Full prof. of organic chemistry of Shiraz University, Iran
Seyedeh Mona Hosseini-Sarvari, born on November 17, 1972, in Shiraz, Iran, is a distinguished chemist specializing in organic chemistry and photochemistry. She earned her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from Shiraz University, where she now serves as a Full Professor. With an impressive academic trajectory, Dr. Hosseini-Sarvari has held visiting professorships at the University of Pennsylvania and has contributed significantly to chemical education and research. Her work is widely recognized, placing her among the top 2% of scientists globally. She has been awarded for her highly cited research papers and excellence in teaching. Her administrative roles at Shiraz University and involvement in various scientific committees reflect her dedication to advancing chemistry. Dr. Hosseini-Sarvari’s research focuses on developing innovative methodologies in organic synthesis and photochemistry, making significant contributions to the field.
Professional Profile:
Education:
Seyedeh Mona Hosseini-Sarvari completed her high school education at Asieh High School in Shiraz, Iran, graduating in June 1991. She then pursued a B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry at Shiraz University, Iran, from September 1992 to June 1996. Following her undergraduate studies, she continued at Shiraz University for her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from September 1996 to January 1999. She subsequently earned her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the same institution, completing her doctoral studies in June 2003.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Hosseini-Sarvari has had a distinguished academic career at Shiraz University, Iran, beginning as an Assistant Professor from February 2004 to June 2008. She was then promoted to Associate Professor, a position she held from June 2008 to May 2014, before being appointed as a Full Professor in May 2014. She has also enriched her experience through several visiting professorships at the Roy and Diana Vagelos Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, USA, in 2012-2013, 2014, and 2017, under the supervision of Prof. Gary A. Molander. Additionally, she served as an Invited Professor at the University of Sulaimanie, Iraq, from 2020-2021, and at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China, in 2023.
Research Interest:
Dr. Hosseini-Sarvari’s research interests lie primarily in the field of organic chemistry, with a focus on photochemistry and the synthesis of fine chemicals. Her work encompasses a broad spectrum of topics within organic synthesis, emphasizing the development of new methodologies and applications of photochemical processes in creating valuable chemical compounds.
Awards and Honors:
Throughout her career, Dr. Hosseini-Sarvari has received numerous awards and honors. She was recognized with the Most Cited Paper Award by Elsevier Ltd., Oxford, UK, for the period 2005-2008. She is also listed among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in all scientific fields. Her excellence in education has been acknowledged with the Distinguished Professor of Education award at Shiraz University for the academic years 2007-2008 and 2017-2018. Additionally, she has been honored as a Distinguished Research Professor for the years 2010-2011 and 2021-2022. Other notable accolades include the Award for the Development of Education Level and Writing Books in 2010-2011 and being the first rank student in her Ph.D. and M.Sc. programs in 2003 and 1999, respectively.
Research Skills:
Dr. Hosseini-Sarvari possesses a diverse set of research skills, particularly in organic synthesis and photochemistry. Her expertise includes the design and execution of complex chemical reactions, development of new synthetic methodologies, and application of photochemical techniques to create innovative chemical products. She is proficient in various laboratory techniques and instrumental analysis, contributing significantly to advancements in her field.
Publication:
- Title: A comparative study on the photocatalytic performance of modified graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) with non-metals (P, B, S) for aerobic oxidative desulfurization
- Authors: Z. Fouladi, S. Saki, M. Hosseini-Sarvari
- Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
- Year: 2024
- Citation: 453, 115652
- Title: Photoswitchable Catalytic Aerobic Oxidation of Biomass-Based Furfural: A Selective Route for the Synthesis of 5-Hydroxy-2 (5H)-furanone and Maleic Acid by Using the CdS/MOF
- Authors: S. Saki, M. Hosseini-Sarvari, Y. Gu, T. Zhang
- Journal: Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
- Year: 2024
- Title: Innovative Porous Organic Polymer Incorporating Ferrocene and s-Triazine: An Effective Method for Converting Nitroarenes to Benzimidazoles Using Visible Light
- Authors: M. Bashiri, T. Zhang, Y. Gu, M. Hosseini-Sarvari
- Journal: Polymer
- Year: 2024
- Citation: 127141
- Title: A new dual nickel/ferrocenyl-chalcone as photoredox catalyst along with DFT studies for the three-component domino performance
- Authors: M. Bashiri, M. Hosseini-Sarvari, S. Fakhraee
- Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
- Year: 2024
- Citation: 115494
- Title: Bis-ferrocenyl-hydrazide metal complexes: studying electronic functional groups as newly potent homogeneous photocatalysts for C (sp 3)–H and C (sp 2)–H bond oxidation
- Authors: M. Bashiri, M. Hosseini-Sarvari, S. Fakhraee
- Journal: Molecular Systems Design & Engineering
- Year: 2024
- Citation: 9 (1), 112-139
- Title: Methylene blue as an additive for acid-acid-catalyzed tandem reactions targeting on the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles
- Authors: F. Huang, L. Guo, S. Chen, S. Saki, M. Hosseini-Sarvari, M. Li, R. Wang, R. Bai
- Journal: Molecular Catalysis
- Year: 2023
- Citation: 547, 113293
- Title: Solvent-free visible-light-mediated α-phosphorylation and Csp3-H activation of tertiary and secondary amines at room temperature in the presence of cadmium
- Authors: S. Firoozi, M. Hosseini-Sarvari
- Journal: Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences
- Year: 2023
- Citation: 22 (8), 1839-1853
- Title: Visible-Light-Responsive Nano CuO/ZnO Photocatalyst for Chan–Lam Coupling Reaction and Aerobic C (sp3)–H Bond Oxidation
- Authors: M.R. Daneshvar, M. Tavakolian, M. Hosseini-Sarvari
- Journal: Synthesis
- Year: 2023
- Citation: 55 (16), 2495-2502
- Title: Nickel/TiO2-catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling of arylboronic acids with aryl halides in MeOH/H2O
- Authors: M. Hosseini-Sarvari, A. Dehghani
- Journal: Monatshefte für Chemie-Chemical Monthly
- Year: 2023
- Citation: 154 (3), 397-405
- Title: From expired metformin drug to nanoporous N-doped-g-C3N4: Durable sunlight-responsive photocatalyst for oxidation of furfural to maleic acid
- Authors: M.R. Ebrahimian, M. Tavakolian, M. Hosseini-Sarvari
- Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
- Year: 2023
- Citation: 11 (2), 109347