Ā Prof Dr. Ruben Costa | bio-optoelectronics | Best Researcher Award
š Profile Summary
š RubĆ©n D. Costa, born in Spain in 1983, is a distinguished Full Professor and Vice Dean at TUM, Germany. Renowned for his groundbreaking work in biogenic functional materials, he holds a German Habilitation in Physical Chemistry and a Spanish Habilitation as a University Professor. An influential figure in sustainable optoelectronics, he boasts a prolific publication record of over 150 papers. Recognized with 38 awards, including the RSC Dalton Division Horizon Prize and ERC Consolidator, Dr. Costa is a committed educator, mentor, and an elected member of the Global Young Academy, reflecting his dedication to scientific excellence and societal engagement. šš¬š±
2022: German Habilitation in Physical Chemistry (U. Erlangen-NĆ¼rnberg), 2015: Spanish Habilitation – University Professor in Natural Science (Spanish Government; ANECA), 2010: PhD in Chemistry (Summa cum Laude) – U. Valencia. Advisors: Prof. OrtĆ and Dr. Bolink, 2006: Bachelor/Master in Chemistry – U. Valencia, Spain. Best student record: 1st regional/3rd national
2022-: Vice Dean of Research and Innovation, TUM Campus Straubing, 2020-: Full Professor (W3), Chair of Biogenic Functional Materials; Technical University of Munich, 2018-2020: Associate Professor – Department of Applied Chemistry and Physics, U. Waseda, Japan, 2017-2020: Program Leader/Senior PI – IMDEA Materials, Spain, 2014-2017: Liebig group leader – Department of Physical Chemistry I, U. Erlangen-NĆ¼rnberg, Germany, 2011-2014: Humboldt fellow (2011-2013)/Senior post-doc (2013-2014) – Department of Physical Chemistry I, U. Erlangen-NĆ¼rnberg, Germany, 2007-2010: PhD fellow (FPU) – IcMol, Spain (Prof. OrtĆ; Dr. Bolink)
Prof. Costa earned his B.Sc/M.Sc in Chemistry from U. Valencia in 2006 and completed his PhD at the Institute for Molecular Science at U. Valencia in 2010. From 2011 to 2013, he was a Humboldt Postdoctoral Researcher at U. Erlangen-Nuremberg, working on nanocarbon-based solar cells. In 2014, he obtained the Liebig Scholarship, heading the hybrid optoelectronic materials and devices lab at FAU. In 2017, he moved part of his group to IMDEA Materials (Spain) and further expanded it to U. Waseda (Japan) as Associate Professor in 2018. Since 2020, he is the Head of the Chair of Biogenic Functional Materials (W3; Full Professor) at TUM.
Number of publications (accepted/submitted): >150 (>105 corresponding since 2014), Number of publications in refereed scientific journals: >125 (>90% in Q1), Number of publications in refereed proceedings: 6, Number of publications in refereed industrial journals: 6, Reviews and perspectives: 15, Number of book chapters: 7, Number of patents: 5 since 2015, Author/Editor of books: 1 (2018 as editor and author), h-index: 49 (Google); 45 (Scopus), Number of citations: >7600 (>4000 since 2018; Google); >6400(>3350 since 2018; Scopus), Number of awards, mentions, and personal scholarships: 38 (14 since 2018), Number of contributions in workshops, conferences, lectures: >90 (>55 since 2018)
2023: Elected member of the Global Young Academy. Serving for a five-year term. Recognized for scientific excellence and societal engagement. 2022: RSC Dalton Division Horizon Prize 2022. Impactful work on sustainable copper(I) complexes for lighting. 2021: RSC Materials Chemistry Division Horizon Prize: Stephanie L Kwolek Award 2021. Recognizing the impact of protein-based lighting. 2021: Scientific Award Ateneo 2021. Honoring the best Spanish young scientists (<35) for scientific/social impact. 2020: Numerary Member of the Academia Joven de EspaƱa. Recognizing the best Spanish young scientists (<35 years old) for scientific/social impact. 2020: FPdGi research award by the Spanish Royal Family. Recognized as the best worldwide Spanish young scientist (<35 years old) for scientific impact. 2020: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). Acknowledged for high-level accomplishments in Chemical Science. 2019: 100 Spanish Economic Leaders for Tomorrow on the Choiseul Institute Ranking. Recognizing leadership and contributions valuable for society’s future. 2019: FEMS Materials Science & Technology Prize. Awarded by the Federation of European Materials Societies for significant contributions in Materials Science and Technology. 2019: Young Researcher ChemPubSoc Award. Recognizing excellence in scientific contributions reported in journals of the ChemPubSoc. 2019: ERC-Consolidator by the European Research Council (Success rate <12%). 2018: Young Scientists 2018 by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Honor provided to world-wide top researchers (<35), shaping the future. 2018: Leonardo Fellowship 2018 by the BBVA Foundation. One of the most prestigious awards for mid-career researchers in Europe. 2018: XIII Science-Technology award Ciutat d’AlgemesĆ. Recognizing the relevance of the scientific career of Valencia junior groups leaders. 2018-2023: Ramon y Cajal fellow by the Spanish Government. Highest honor for young researchers in Spain, highlighting the relevance and originality of their research. 2017: Innovationspreis der BioRegionen 2017 by AK BioRegionen. Recognizing the relevance of the Bio-LED concept within the biology field in Germany. 2017: European Innovator (Pioneer) 2017 under 35 by the MIT Technology Review. Highlighting disruptive and innovative contributions in Europe. 2017: Spanish Top Talent 2017 under 35 by the MIT Technology Review. Recognizing disruptive and innovative contributions in Spain. 2017: ADUC-Jahrespreis 2017 by the GDCh. Highest honor for young chemist leaders in Germany. 2017-2019: Liebig Stipendium by the Fonds des Verbandes der Chemischen Industrie 2016: LpS Scientific Award 2016 for emerging lighting technologies. Granted in the 6th annual LED professional Symposium +Expo (LpS). 2016: Silver Medal European Young Chemist Award 2016 by the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuChemMS). 2016: Young Chemist Award 2016 by RSEQ. Recognizing excellence and quality of the prospect of Spanish
160 accepted/submitted contributions divided into patents, reviews, book chapters, industrial papers, proceedings, and scientific publications.
95 contributions to conferences/seminars/exhibitions. 38 awards/grants at every level of his career. Elected member of various scientific communities. This summary highlights Prof. Costa’s extensive academic and research achievements, recognition in the scientific community, and contributions to teaching and mentorship.
šØāš«š§Ŗ With an impressive academic journey, I am a seasoned Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, achieving excellence at every academic milestone. š My educational background includes a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, highlighting my dedication to advancing the field. š” Over the years, I have honed my expertise through specialized scientific courses in Organic Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, and more. š Additionally, my proficiency extends to molecular modeling and computer-aided drug design.
š Currently serving as a Professor and Head of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department at Heliopolis University, I have also held leadership roles, such as Manager of the Pharmaceutical Analytical Unit at Al-Azhar University. š¼ My experiences extend to consultancy in the Quality Committee of Central Administration of Pharmacists Affairs and serving as an Assistant Professor and Head of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department at Heliopolis University.
š My journey includes international experiences, such as being a Lecturer and Head of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department at Omer Al-Mokhtar University in Libya. š¤ Throughout my career, I’ve balanced teaching roles with real-world applications, working as a practicing pharmacist in Cairo, Egypt.
Prof. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2019) Ass. Prof. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2014) Ph.D. Pharm. Sci. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2009) M. Pharm. Sci. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2004) B. Pharm. Sci., Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (1998) – Excellent with the grade of honor High School Degree (1993)
Scientific Courses Obtained: Preparatory courses in Organic Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, English, Physical Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis. Special courses in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Modeling, and Computer-Aided Drug Design. English Course: TOEFL Certificate Educational Development Courses: Various courses including self-organizational evaluation, learning outcomes, curriculum maps, research preparation, examinations systems, presentation skills, crisis management, and more. All taken at National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NQAE) and Al-Azhar Quality Assurance and Training Center (AQATC).
Drug Design and Discovery, Drug Design of Natural Products, Organic Chemistry (Aliphatic, Aromatic, and Spectroscopy) Medicinal Chemistry courses
Prof. & Head of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt (Dec. 2019 – Present) Manager of Pharmaceutical Analytical Unit, Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Boys Branch, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt (Feb. 2017 – Dec. 2018) Consultant in the Quality Committee of Central Administration of Pharmacists Affairs for Licensing of Virus C and Cancer Medications (Oct. 2017 – Mar. 2019) Ass. Prof. & Head of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, Cairo, Egypt (Dec. 2018 – Dec. 2019) Ass. Prof. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Nahda University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Benisuef, Egypt (Feb. 2018 – Aug. 2018) Ass. Prof. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design, Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Boys Branch, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt (Oct. 2014 – Jan. 2018) Lecturer of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design, Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Boys Branch, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt (Jun. 2014 – Sept. 2014) Lecturer & Head of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Omer Al-Mokhtar University – Faculty of Pharmacy, Derna City, Libya (May. 2012 – Jun. 2014) Lecturer of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics (Part-Timer), Faculty of Medical Technology, Derna City, Libya (May. 2012 – Jun. 2014)
National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, 2022 Young Excellence Award of Shanghai Bioinformatics Society, 2021 First Prize of Wu Wenjun Artificial Intelligence Natural Science Award, 2020
š As an accomplished pharmaceutical scientist, I hold a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2014) and have been an integral part of Al-Azhar University’s Faculty of Pharmacy since 2012. Currently serving as an Associate Professor, I specialize in Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design. š« My responsibilities include teaching courses like Pharmaceutical Chemistry I and II, as well as guiding postgraduate students.
š©āš« With a rich educational background, including a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2009) and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy (2002), I have contributed significantly to the academic and research domains. š My prior experience at the National Research Center, focusing on Therapeutic Chemistry, has further enriched my expertise.
š” Engaging in various activities such as Chemoffice and Scifinder, I continuously strive for excellence. My commitment extends beyond teaching to include supervising practical courses and fostering the academic growth of aspiring pharmaceutical professionals. š
PhD in Pharmaceutical Science with a focus on Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2014) MSc in Pharmaceutical Science with a specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2009) BSc in Pharmaceutical Science from Al-Azhar University (2002)
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2019 – Present) Ā Main Responsibilities: Teaching courses: Pharmaceutical Chemistry I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry II Supervision of postgraduate students Lecturer of Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2014 – 2019) Ā Main Responsibilities: Teaching courses: Pharmaceutical Chemistry I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry II Supervision of practical courses Supervision of postgraduate students Assistant Lecturer of Pharmaceutical Chemistry (2012 – 2014) Ā Main Responsibilities: Supervision and teaching of practical courses Participation in practical exams Preparing to obtain the PhD degree National Research Center, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Division, Therapeutic Chemistry Department: Pharmacist (2003-2006) Researcher Assistant (2006-2009) Assistant Researcher (2009-2012)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Al-Azhar University (Girls)- Cairo, Egypt (2014) Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Al-Azhar University (Girls)- Cairo, Egypt (2009) Bachelor of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University – Cairo, Egypt (2002)
Proficient in Chemoffice 2016, Scifinder, and Molsoft ICM 3.4-8C program. Ā Completed a Training Course of “Occupational Safety and Health” at Training and Skills Development Center, National Research Centre (Egypt, January 17-21, 2004). Ā Completed a Training Course of “Scientific Writing” at Training and Skills Development Center, National Research Centre (Egypt, May 24-June 2, 2004). Ā Passed the International Computer Driving Licence Exam (ICDL) in 2010. Ā Participation in organizing the 3rd International Conference of Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Division, National Research Centre under the theme of Research and Development in Drugs (Future Trends) (March 6-8, 2007). Ā Participation as a speaker in the 4th International Conference of Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Division, National Research Centre under the theme of Research and Development in Drugs (Current Challenges) (March 3-5, 2009). Ā Completed a Training Course of “Computer-aided Drug Design Using MOE Software” at Medicinal Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University (Egypt, January 26-28, 2013). Ā Participation as a poster presenter in the 5th International Chemistry Conference under the theme “Chemistry for Durable Globe and Society Welfare,” Abha, Saudi Arabia (April 26-29, 2014). Ā Completed a Training Course of “Structure-Based, Ligand-Based Drug Design Using Discovery Studio Software” at Professional Development Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University (Egypt, September 2014).
The Best Poster Award at the 4th International Conference on New Horizons in Basic and Applied Sciences (ICNHBAS2019), Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assuit, Egypt (July 26-29, 2019).Ā The Best Poster Award at the 15th International Conference on Chemistry and its Role in Development (ICCRD ’15), Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Hurghada, Egypt (August 9-13, 2021).Ā The Best Scientific Production Award at the Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University (2021-2022).
Member of The Egyptian Chemical Society. Member of the Arab Association of Pharmacy Progress. Member of The National Committee of Drugs by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) for the term 2022-2025. Member of The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Trieste, Italy.
Reviewer for the Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry. Reviewer for Springer Nature Applied Sciences. Ā Reviewer for Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy. Reviewer for Synthetic Communications. Reviewer for the Journal of Molecular Structure Reviewer for the Egyptian Journal of Chemistry. Reviewer for the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Journal. Reviewer for Molecules. Reviewer for Future Medicinal Chemistry.
Member in project No. 7020103: “Anti-inflammatory agents: new derivatives as cyclooxygenase inhibitors” Funded by NRC, Cairo, Egypt (2004-2007). Member in project No. 9100102: “Oriented synthesis & pharmacological evaluation of novel organic compounds as anticancer agents” Funded by NRC, Cairo, Egypt (2010-2013). Ā Member in project No. P100208: “Synthesis, molecular modeling studies and biological evaluation of novel pyrazole derivatives as antitumor and EGFR inhibitor” Funded by NRC, Cairo, Egypt (2015-2016). Ā Member in project No. P100205: “Oriented synthesis and anticancer evaluation of new organic compounds” Funded by NRC, Cairo, Egypt (2015-2016). Ā Member in project No. 11010312: “Oriented Synthesis and Molecular Modeling Studies of Novel Heterocyclic Derivatives Including Quinazoline, Pyrazole, benzimidazole and/or Pyrimidine Moieties of Expected Anti-Neoplastic Activity” Funded by NRC, Cairo, Egypt (2016-2019). Ā Member in project No. 11010315: “Synthesis and Molecular Modeling of Some Thiopyrimidine-5-carbonitrile Derivatives as Anticancer and Antimicrobial Agents” Funded by NRC, Cairo, Egypt (2016-2019). Ā Member in project No. 12060111: “Oriented synthesis and molecular modeling studies of novel derivatives including different heterocyclic moieties of expected anti-inflammatory, antihypertension, and anticancer activities” Funded by NRC, Cairo, Egypt (2019-2022). Ā Member in project No. 10191-cos-2020-1-3-I: “Design, Synthesis, Anticancer Activity and Molecular Modeling of New Hybrids Containing Triazole and Derived Glycosides” Funded by Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia (2020-2022). Ā Member in project No. 43327: “Design, synthesis, and anti-cancer evaluation of new pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4(3H)-one derivatives as potential EGFRWT and EGFRT790M inhibitors and apoptosis inducers” Funded by Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF), Cairo, Egypt (2020-2021). Ā Member in project No. IFPIP: 210-247-1442: “Design, Synthesis, Anticancer Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Novel Thiophene-based derivatives” Funded by King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2021-2022). Ā Member in project No. IFPIP: 1237-247-1443: “Synthesis, bioevaluation, and in silico studies of novel pyridine and pyrazole derivatives as selective c-Met kinase inhibitors of potential anticancer activity” Funded by King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2022-2023).
Antibacterial evaluation, in silico characters and molecular docking of Schiff bases derived from 5-aminopyrazoles Paper Published in 2017 Cited by 67
Design, synthesis, anticancer evaluation, enzymatic assays, and a molecular modeling study of novel pyrazoleāindole hybrids Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 65
New pyrimidine and pyrazole-based compounds as potential EGFR inhibitors: Synthesis, anticancer, antimicrobial evaluation and computational studies Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 58
Design and synthesis of novel pyrazole-substituted different nitrogenous heterocyclic ring systems as potential anti-inflammatory agents Paper Published in 2017 Cited by 57
Design, synthesis and molecular docking of new pyrazole-thiazolidinones as potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents with TNF-Ī± inhibitory activity Paper Published in 2021Cited by 54
Synthesis and molecular docking study of new pyrazole derivatives as potent anti-breast cancer agents targeting VEGFR-2 kinase Paper Published in 2020 Cited by 54
Click chemistry based synthesis, cytotoxic activity and molecular docking of novel triazole-thienopyrimidine hybrid glycosides targeting EGFR Paper Published in 2021 Cited by 51
Novel phthalimide based analogues: Design, synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking studies Paper Published in 1019 Cited by48
Biological Validation of Novel Polysubstituted Pyrazole Candidates withĀ in Vitro Anticancer Activities Paper Published in 2016 Cited by 48