Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hela Ferjani | Material sciences | Best Researcher Award
Associate professor, Imam Ibn Saud Univerdity, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Hela Al-Ferjani is an Associate Professor at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with permanent residency in Riyadh. She has an extensive academic career, having worked at prestigious institutions such as Umm Al Qura University and the University of Tunis El-Manar. With over a decade of teaching experience, Dr. Al-Ferjani has supervised numerous undergraduate, MSc, and PhD students. She is internationally recognized for her research and has built strong collaborations with top global universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Sorbonne University, and Southeast University. Her work spans multiple fields, including nanomaterials, hybrid materials, and organometallic complexes. Dr. Al-Ferjani’s innovative contributions to the scientific community are evident in her numerous patents, peer-reviewed publications, and academic collaborations. Her expertise has garnered recognition in both experimental and theoretical aspects of materials chemistry.
Profile
Education
Dr. Hela Al-Ferjani earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Tunis El-Manar, Tunisia, in 2014, where she specialized in solid-state chemistry. Prior to that, she completed her M.Sc. in Chemistry with a focus on solid-state chemistry at the same institution in 2010. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the University of Tunis El-Manar in 2008. Throughout her educational career, Dr. Al-Ferjani displayed exceptional aptitude in scientific research and gained a solid foundation in chemistry and material science. She has since contributed greatly to the development of organic-inorganic hybrid materials, nanomaterials, and organometallic complexes. Her educational background reflects her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, particularly in the design and application of materials for various technologies, including solar systems, photocatalysis, and biological applications. Her academic credentials have also paved the way for her successful teaching and research career.
Experience
Dr. Hela Al-Ferjani has extensive experience in higher education and research. She is currently an Associate Professor at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, where she has been serving since 2022. Prior to this, she was an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2017 to 2021. Dr. Al-Ferjani also worked as an Assistant Professor at Umm Al Qura University between 2014 and 2016 and as a Lecturer at the University of Tunis El-Manar from 2010 to 2014. In her academic career, she has taught a variety of courses, including General Chemistry, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, and Quantum Chemistry. Additionally, Dr. Al-Ferjani has supervised numerous student projects at both undergraduate and graduate levels, showcasing her dedication to student mentorship. Her research activities have involved collaborations with leading global institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania and Sorbonne University, further enhancing her academic contributions.
Research Focus
Dr. Hela Al-Ferjani’s primary research interests revolve around the synthesis and study of organic-inorganic hybrid materials, nanomaterials, and organometallic complexes. She focuses on designing materials with applications in solar energy systems, photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and magnetic technologies. Additionally, Dr. Al-Ferjani investigates their potential in environmental and biological contexts, including medicinal applications. Her work combines experimental and theoretical approaches, which enables the strategic design of advanced materials with tailored properties for specific applications. By exploring the structure-property relationships of these materials, Dr. Al-Ferjani aims to contribute to the development of sustainable technologies and new solutions to global challenges. Her innovative contributions have led to several patents, as well as numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. She collaborates internationally with renowned research institutions and remains at the forefront of cutting-edge research in materials chemistry and nanotechnology, striving to advance both fundamental science and practical applications.
Publications
- First-Principles Calculations to Investigate the Effect of Van der Waals Interactions on the Crystal and Electronic Structures of Tin-Based 0D Hybrid Perovskites 🧪💻 (2022)
- Synthesis, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis, DFT calculations, 3D energy frameworks studies of Schiff base derivative 📊🔬 (2021)
- Structural, Hirshfeld surface analysis, morphological approach, and spectroscopic study of new hybrid iodobismuthate containing tetranuclear 0D cluster 🔍🧑🔬 (2020)
- New Quasi‐One‐Dimensional Organic‐Inorganic Hybrid Material: Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Spectroscopic Studies 🔬🔧 (2014)
- Facile synthesis of carbon dots by the hydrothermal carbonization of avocado peels and the photocatalytic evaluation 🥑💡 (2024)
- Graphitic carbon nitride functionalized with Cu-doped Bi2S3 as a heterostructure photocatalyst for the visible light degradation of methyl orange ☀️🌿 (2023)
- Dual S-scheme heterojunction g-C3N4/Bi2S3/CuS composite with enhanced photocatalytic activity 🌞🔬 (2023)
- Broad-band luminescence involving fluconazole antifungal drug in a lead-free bismuth iodide perovskite 💊🌐 (2020)
- Stabilization of supramolecular network of fluconazole drug polyiodide: Synthesis, computational and spectroscopic studies 🔬💊 (2022)
- Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis, and DFT calculations of methyl (Z)-4-((4-((4-bromobenzyl) selanyl) phenyl) amino)-4-oxobut-2-enoate 🧪🔬 (2021)
- Phyto-mediated synthesis of Ag, ZnO, and Ag/ZnO nanoparticles from leaf extract of Solanum macrocarpon 🌱💎 (2024)