Prof Dr Anadolu University Turkey
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özdemir is a distinguished scholar in Medicinal Chemistry at Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy. Born on July 24, 1972, in Muğla, Turkey, he has been contributing significantly to the field through his research, teaching, and administrative roles. With extensive experience in drug development and chemical synthesis, Prof. Özdemir has been recognized for his impactful work in medicinal chemistry. He is married and a father of two sons. 📚🧪
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Education
Prof. Özdemir completed his primary and secondary education in Salihli, Turkey, before pursuing his undergraduate studies at Anadolu University Faculty of Pharmacy (1990-1994). He earned his Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (1995-1996) and his Ph.D. (1996-2004) from the same institution. His Master’s thesis focused on 2-substituted-1H-phenantro[9,10-d]imidazole compounds, and his Ph.D. research centered on synthesizing pyrazoline derivatives for their biological activities. 🎓📖
Experience
Prof. Özdemir began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Anadolu University in 1997. He has progressed through roles including Research Assistant Doctor, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor. Since 2015, he has served as a Professor at the same university. His administrative roles include Associate Director of Yunus Emre Vocational School and Vice Academic Director of the Open Education Faculty. 🏛️👨🏫
Research Interests
Prof. Özdemir’s research interests lie in Medicinal Chemistry, focusing on drug development and synthesis of novel compounds with therapeutic potentials. His work includes designing and evaluating small molecules for targeted therapies, especially for cancer and inflammatory diseases. He employs various chemical techniques to develop new medicinal agents and study their biological effects. 🔬💊
Awards
Prof. Özdemir has received several accolades for his research contributions, including the Anadolu University Article Performance Awards (2014-2020) and the ISIF’21 Silver Medal for his invention related to lung cancer treatment. These awards highlight his excellence in research and innovation. 🏆🎖️
Publications Top Notes
Prof. Özdemir has an extensive publication record in high-impact journals. Notable publications include:
Özdemir A., et al., Molecules, 2022
Altıntop M.D., et al., Archiv der Pharmazie, 2022
Altıntop M.D., et al., European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2022
Temel H.E., et al., Turk J Biochem, 2023
Altıntop M.D., et al., International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023
Altıntop M.D., et al., Archiv der Pharmazie, 2023