Agenda

Opening of the conference

(Lecture Hall)

Room A: Plenary lecture 1 (Chair: Panče Naumov)

Omar Yaghi, University of California-Berkeley 

“How will Chemistry Solve the Climate and Water Problems on Our Planet – Fast”

Room A: Keynote lecture 1 (Chair: Khaled Mamhoud) 

Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University

“Chemistry of MXenes"

Room 001A

Session 1.1: Organic and polymer chemistry 

(Chairs: Maguy Abi Jaoude, Thies Thiemann)

Room 001B

Session 2.1: Physical and computational chemistry 

(Chairs: Sharmarke Mohamed, Tynchtyk Amatov)

Invited talk

Hugo Bronstein, University of Cambridge

“Suppression of Dexter Transfer by Covalent Encapsulation for Efficient Matrix-Free Narrowband Deep Blue Hyperfluorescent OLEDs”

Invited talk

Ayan Datta, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)

“Buckling and Defects in Two-Dimensional Atomically Thin Monolayers”

Helanka Perrera, Higher Colleges of Technology

“Effect of Chemical Modification on Date Palm Fibers”

James T. Titah, Tabor College

“Exploring the Role of Homopolar Dihydrogen Bonding in Stabilizing the Solid-State Structures of Hydrogen Storage Materials: A Computational Approach”

Md Ataur Rahman, New York University Abu Dhabi

“A Catalytic Enantioselective Stereodivergent Aldol Reaction”

Tamador Alkhidir, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Machine Learning Framework for Screening of High-Mobility Organic Materials”

Room 001A

Session 1.2: Organic and polymer chemistry 

(Chairs: Maguy Abi Jaoude, Thies Thiemann)

Room 001B

Session 2.2: Physical and computational chemistry 

(Chairs: Sharmarke Mohamed, Tynchtyk Amatov)

Invited talk

Alan Healy, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Accelerating Natural Product Research: from Synthetic Planning to Stereodivergent Synthesis”

Invited talk

Thishana Singh, University of KwaZulu-Natal

“Computational Chemistry for Future Sustainable Societies: Understanding the Bioactivity of Natural Products”

Na’il Saleh Ibrahim, United Arab Emirates University

“Molecular Engineering of Cucurbituril-Based Alginate Hydrogels”

Mohamad Toutounji, United Arab Emirates University

“Mixed Quantum-Classical Liouville Equation Treatment of Electronic Spectroscopy of Condensed Systems: Harmonic and Anharmonic Electron-Phonon Coupling”

Emmanuel E. Etim, Federal University Wukari

“Redefining Proton Affinity for Complex Heteronuclear Molecular Species: A Quantum Chemical Approach”

Serdal Kirmizialtin, New York University Abu Dhabi

“The Mechanism of Like-Charge Attraction Between DNA Strands Revealed by Computer Simulations”

Room 001A

Session 3.1: Biochemistry and medicinal chemistry 

(Chairs: Wael Rabeh, Saif Alqassim)

Room 001B

Session 4.1: Inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry 

(Chairs: Nataša Tomić, Mansour Almatarneh)

Invited talk

Shehab Ismail, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

“Stabilization of the RAS-PDE6D Complex as a Novel Strategy to Target RAS Signaling”

Invited talk

Francis Verpoort, Wuhan University of Technology

“Carbon Dioxide Utilization Based on Novel Designed Materials”

David Sheehan, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Nanoparticles as Novel Nucleation Agents in Protein Crystallization: Success with a Panel of Unrelated Proteins”

James Darkwa, University of Johannesburg

“Pyrazolyl-Nickel Ethylene Oligomerization Catalysts: Ligand Enabled Supported Catalysts for Lubricant Synthesis”

Aleksander Rebane, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Surface Passivation Method for the Super-repellence of Aqueous Macromolecular Condensates”

Bhajan Lal, Northwestern University

“Robust 3D Linker Based Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Hexanes Separation”

Room 001A

Session 3.2: Biochemistry and medicinal chemistry

(Chairs: Wael Rabeh, Saif Alqassim)

Room 001B

Session 4.2: Inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry

(Chairs: Nataša Tomić, Mansour Almatarneh)

Invited talk

Hyeongseop Jeong, Korea Basic Science Institute

"Conformational Changes in the Human Cx43/GJA1 Gap Junction Channel Visualized using Cryo-EM"

Invited talk

Shabana Khan, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune)

“N-Heterocyclic Silylene-Copper(I) Aryl Complex: Access to Versatile Cu(I) Synthons”

Mayssa Hachem, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Efficient Docosahexaenoic Acid Uptake by the Brain from a Structured Phospholipid”

Safa Gaber, United Arab Emirates University

“Highly Stable 3D Conjugated Metal-Organic Framework for Energy Storage Applications”

Elias AKoury, Lebanese American University

“Targeting Protein Misfolding in Drug Discovery for Neurodegenerative Disease”

Ning Wang, University of Johannesburg

“Improving Harsh Environmental Stability of Few-Layer Black Phosphorus by Local Charge Transfer”

Yamanappa Hunashal, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Unveiling the Dynamics of C. elegans Metabolism by NMR Spectroscopy”

Emilia Oueis, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Inhibition of A. Baumannii ATP Phosphoribosyltransferase for the Treatment of Pneumonia Infections”

7:30 am–8:30 am

Breakfast

8:30 am

Bus leaves the hotel

8:30–9 am

Registration on-site

Plenary and keynote lectures (Lecture Hall)

9–10 am 

Room A: Plenary lecture 2 (Chair: Maryam Khaleel)

Susumu Kitagawa, Kyoto University

“Chemistry and Application of Soft Porous Crystals”

10–10:45 am

Room A: Keynote lecture 2 (Chair: Brijith Thomas)

Panče Naumov, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Dynamic Organic Crystals: A New Class of Smart Engineering Materials”

10:45–11 am

Coffee break

Room 001A

Session 5.1: Materials chemistry and nanotechnology 

(Chairs: Na’il Saleh, Anis Allagui)

Room 001B

Session 6.1: Environmental, green and food chemistry 

(Chairs: Jolly Jacob, Basheer Chanbasha)

Invited talk

Marieh B. Al-Handawi, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Harvesting of Aerial Humidity with Natural Hygroscopic Salt Excretions”

Invited talk

Afaf Kamal-Eldin, United Arab Emirates University

“Phenolic Compounds of Fruits: Lessons from Dates (Phoenix dactylifera)”

Philipp Hans, SESAME

“Probing Ge-Rich Ge-Sb-Te Phase Change Material Thin Films in-situ by Synchrotron X-ray Radiation

Dinesh Shetty, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Focus on Energy & Environmental Applications: Can Framework Materials Listen to Your Tunes?”

Dalaver H. Anjum, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy for the Nanocharacterization of Mixed Metal Nanocatalysts”

Xuan Li, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Enhanced Organic Pollutant Photodegradation over a 2D/2D MoS₂/Au/TiO₂ Z-Scheme Photocatalyst via Adsorption-Photocatalysis Synergy”

Room 001A

Session 5.2: Materials chemistry and nanotechnology 

(Chairs: Na’il Saleh, Anis Allagui)

Room 001B

Session 6.2: Environmental, green and food chemistry 

(Chairs: Jolly Jacob, Basheer Chanbasha)

Saeed M. Alhassan, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Tapping into the Potential of Elemental Sulfur”

Ranjith Bose, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Enhancing Water Oxidation Efficiency and Durability through Integration of Multiple Catalytic Active Sites”

Tshepo Molefe, University of the Witwatersrand

“Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis: Osmium Promoted Co@HCS Catalysts”

Mahira Bashri, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“Sustainable Covalent Organic Framework Catalyst via Efficient Pd-Recovery from Wastewater”

Brijith Thomas, New York University Abu Dhabi

“A Systematic Study on the Influence of Endogenous Organic Dopant BCF in Spiro-OMeTAD”

Dina S. Ahmed

“Eco-Friendly Organic Polymers as Gas Storage Media”

Desert safari and dinner off-site 

Pre-registration at the reception desk required on Feb 5

You have to register your name the day before the trip and pay the fee

7:30 am–8:30 am

Breakfast at the hotel

8:30 am

Bus leaves the Jannah Burj Al-Sarab Hotel to NYUAD

8:30–9 am

Registration on-site

Plenary and keynote lectures (Lecture Hall)

9–10 am

Room A: Plenary lecture 3 (Chair: Saeed Alhassan) 

Erick Carreira, ETH Zurich

“New Strategies and Tactics in Natural Products Synthesis”

10–10:45 am

Room A: Keynote lecture 3 (Chair: Sheikha Alneyadi)

Ying-Wei Yang, Jilin University

“Pillararene-Inspired Synthetic Macrocycles: From Extended Pillar[n]arenes to Geminiarenes”

Coffee break

Room 001A

Session 7.1: Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry 

(Chairs: Imad Hamadneh, Sherine Khattab)

Room 001B

Session 8.1: Chemistry in education and practice 

(Chairs: Sreekumar Pankajakshan, Mohammad Siddiqui)

Invited talk

Andreas Hennig, Osnabrück University

“Supramolecular Host-Guest Chemistry with Biomembranes”

Invited talk

Roderick Bates, Nanyang Technological University

“Online Methods in Chemical Education: The Revolution is Here”

Rino Eposito, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Spontaneous Transformation of Avocadene Acetate in Water”

Mohammed Sohel, The City University of New York

“Integrating Nanotechnology in Freshman Year General Chemistry Courses”

Soja Saghar Soman, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Chemical Sensing Using Micro-fluidic Paper Based Analytical Devices (μPADs)”

Ran Liu, University of South Africa

“Catalytic Oxidation Desulfurization of Dibenzothiophene by Triethylamine-based Bronsted-Lewis Acid Ionic Liquids”

Room 001A

Session 7.2: Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry 

(Chairs: Imad Hamadneh, Sherine Khattab)

Room 001B

Session 8.2: Chemistry in education and practice 

(Chairs: Sreekumar Pankajakshan, Mohammad Siddiqui)

Invited talk

Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi, University of Sindh

“Unsaponifiable Part of Vegetable Oil Deodorizer Distillate: An Innovative Capping Agent for Fabrication of the Silver Nanoparticles”

Invited talk

Anja Henning-Knechtel, New York University Abu Dhabi

“RNA Dynamics in PEG and Protein Crowding Environments”

Shekha Al Kiyumi, Sultan Qaboos University

“Antibacterial Properties of Blepharispermum hirtum Extracts, Fractions, and Isolated Compounds against Bacterial Clinical Isolates”

Imane Belyamani, Zayed University

“Advancing Brominated Post-Consumer WEEE Recycling and Assessing the Life Cycle of Debromination Treatments”

Mark Benson, Rigaku Corporation

“Rigaku Advances in X-ray and Electron Crystallography”

Ettigounder (Samy) Ponnusamy, Merck KGaA

“DOZN™2.1 - A Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator for a Sustainable Future”

Room 001A

Session 9.1: Applied chemistry 

(Chair: Uzma Ashiq)

Room 001B

Session 10.1: Chemistry and practice

(Chair: Durga Prasad Karothu)

Emad Yousif, Al-Nahrain University 

“Synthesis and Application of Levofloxacin–Tin Complexes as New Photostabilizers for Polyvinyl Chloride”

Reza Zamani, Thermo Fisher Scientific

“Electron Beam Damage Mitigation Strategies in TEM for Novel Beam Sensitive Materials”

Wolfgang Betz, Physical Electronics

“Advances in XPS Analysis of Battery Materials”

Nour Hafi, Oxford Instruments

“Understanding Chemistry across the Forensic Science Lab”

Angelo Lanzilotto, Merck KGaA

“Integrated Drug Discovery – Augmenting your Research Capabilities with AI and Improving Synthesis Outcomes”

Xu Lu, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

“Electrochemical Upcycling of High-pressure CO2 into Valuables”

Keynote speaker 4 (Chair: Aleksander Rebane) 

Fernando Albericio, Universiy of KwaZulu-Natal

“The Power of the Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis Methodology”

Campus and labs tour OR Tour to Dubai

(pre-registration at the registration desk is required)

Panel Discussion: Exploring UAE Graduate Programs and Careers: Chemistry & Beyond

Panelists:

• Abdulrahman Aljanaahi, Bomb Disposal Technician & Executive Secretary at Dubai Police Scientist Council, PhD Candidate in Chemistry at United Arab Emirates University

• Waqas Ahmad, PhD Candidate in Material Science and Engineering at American University of Sharjah

• Ahamad Irfan, PhD Candidate in Chemistry at Khalifa University, Vice President of the ACS Student Chapter at Khalifa University

• Ibrahim Tahir, PhD Candidate in Chemistry at New York University Abu Dhabi

• Wegood Awad, PhD Candidate in Chemistry at New York University Abu Dhabi

Group photo and lunch

(poster presenters to put up their posters)

Research Presentations

Chair: Hamda Nasser Abdulla Aleissaee

Sara Alkhatib, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

“A Hybrid Approach using MoS2 Nanoflakes and Conducting Polymers as an Artificial Biocatalyst”

Shahd Habiba, American University of Sharjah

“Exposure to Airborne Pollutants: A Public Health Risk Assessment in Sharjah”

Augustine Boakye, University of Energy and Natural Resources

“Effectiveness of Crescentia cujete Fruit Shell Powder as a Natural Coagulant for Water Turbidity Reduction”

Abeer Obeidat, Al-Balqa Applied University

“Synthetic Peptides as Inhibitors for Efflux Pumps of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria”

Pelin Demirci, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Optical and Mechanical Characterization of Sucrose-Based Fibers”

Oshiya RA, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

“Machine Learning Approach towards Chiral Phosphoric Acid Catalysed Asymmetric Arene Functionalization of Nitrosonaphthalenes”

Research Presentations

Chair: Fatima Mahroos

Rinad Khataby, Qatar University

“Synthesis and Characterization of di-nuclear Zinc Biomimetic models for Aeromonas Proteolytic Aminopeptidase Hydrolase Enzymes and Their Inhibition with Benzohydroxamic Acid”

Amna Al-Farsi, Sultan Qaboos University

“The Role of Choline-Based Ionic Liquids in Enhancing Micellization of Ionic Surfactants in Aqueous Medium – Comparative Study”

Saadiyah Liakhat Ali, University of Sharjah

“Unravelling the Language of Blood - A Comprehensive Study on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis”

Shovan Das, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

“London Dispersion Interactions Acts as Internal Pressure for Molecular Crystals”

Houda Al-Sharji, Sultan Qaboos University

“Bright Orange Organic Light-Emitting Diodes of [Eu(hfaa)4]-(DpaH)+”

Nazmi Alsaafeen, Khalifa University

“Personalized Robust, Natural and Conductive Hydrogel Electrodes for Wearable Electronics”

Wegood Awad, New York University Abu Dhabi

“Unraveling the Secret of the Corymbia calophylla One Crack at a Time”