Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahdi Sheikh | Novel Catalytic Reactions | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahdi Sheikh | Novel Catalytic Reactions | Best Researcher Award

Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Sheykhan is an accomplished organic chemist whose research focuses on catalytic organic synthesis, nanocatalysis, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) applied to sustainable chemical transformations. His expertise spans the design and development of novel homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems, light-induced and electroorganic reactions, and activation of inert bonds for constructing complex organic molecules. Dr. Sheykhan’s pioneering work in MOF-catalysis and visible-light-driven organic transformations has contributed to advancing green and efficient synthetic methodologies with significant industrial and environmental relevance. His scientific influence is reflected through 2,043 citations (Google Scholar) with an h-index of 23 and an i10-index of 37, while Scopus records 1,715 citations from 1,493 documents with an h-index of 22, underscoring his sustained impact and recognition in the field. He has successfully supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, demonstrating leadership in academic mentorship and research innovation. As an active reviewer for prestigious journals including The Journal of Organic Chemistry and European Journal of Organic Chemistry, Dr. Sheykhan continues to contribute to the global scientific community. His ongoing research integrates MOF-based photocatalysis, electrochemical synthesis, and nanostructured materials for developing environmentally benign catalytic systems that push the frontiers of modern organic chemistry.

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Featured Publications : 

  1. Sheykhan, M., Karimi, A., Bahmani, M., Rezanoor, M., & Abbasnia, M. (2025). MOF and visible light in synergy: Decarboxylations catalyzed by metal–organic frameworks. Organic Letters, 27, 11884–11889.

  2. Sheykhan, M., Bahmani, M., & Abbasnia, M. (2024). The efficient LED-driven MOF-catalysis for aerobic C–H and C–C bond oxidation. Catalysis Science & Technology, 14, 6041–6054.

  3. Jalali, M. A., Koohi, A. D., & Sheykhan, M. (2024). S-scheme mechanism in the TiO2/Cu2O@Cu system toward selective degradation of an electron-rich dye pollutant under solar light. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 125830.

  4. Mahjoubian, M., Naeemi, A. S., & Sheykhan, M. (2024). Comparative toxicity of TiO2 and Sn-doped TiO2 nanoparticles in zebrafish after acute and chronic exposure. Biological Trace Element Research, 1–19.

  5. Alavi, F., Mamaghani, M., & Sheykhan, M. (2024). Synthesis and application of novel magnetic supported copper nanocatalyst for the preparation of thiazoles. Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 44, 4596–4619.