Prof Dr. Fabian Orozco -Lopez, National University of Colombia, Colombia
Professor Fabián Orozco LĂłpez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Colombia, Bogotá. He has been a key contributor to the field of organic synthesis, particularly in the design and synthesis of bioactive heterocycles. With a robust academic background, he earned his Chemistry degree and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Valle, Colombia. He has also completed a postdoctoral stay in Spain, focusing on bioactive heterocycles. As the founding member and leader of the Research Group on Synthesis and Applications of Heterocyclic Compounds (GESACH), he has dedicated his career to advancing chemical research and education. Professor Orozco’s collaborative work extends internationally, contributing significantly to various research initiatives and project
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Suitability Summary for Professor Fabián Orozco LĂłpez for the “Best Researcher Awards”
Professor Fabián Orozco LĂłpez exemplifies the qualities and achievements sought in candidates for the “Best Researcher Awards.” His pioneering research in organic synthesis, robust academic background, leadership in the research community, and commitment to international collaboration position him as a strong candidate for this honor. His significant contributions to advancing chemical research and education not only enhance the reputation of his institution but also contribute to the broader scientific community. Therefore, his nomination for the “Best Researcher Awards” is well warranted, as he embodies the spirit of research excellence and impactful scholarship.
🎓Education :
Professor Fabián Orozco López holds a degree in Chemistry from the University of Valle, Colombia, obtained in 2003. He pursued his Ph.D. in Chemistry, specializing in Organic Synthesis, from the same institution, completing it in 2009. He further enhanced his academic credentials with a postdoctoral stay at the University of Jaén in Spain in 2019, focusing on the synthesis of bioactive heterocycles. Additionally, he has participated in numerous continuous education courses, including a specialization in Computer-Aided Drug Design at the University of Pisa, Italy, in 2019, and an intensive course in Combinatorial Chemistry for Drug Discovery at the National University of Colombia in 2017. He has also engaged in various short courses related to computational chemistry and synthetic methodologies, reflecting his commitment to staying abreast of advancements in chemical research and education.
🏢Experience :
Professor Fabián Orozco López has an extensive academic and research career. He served as a professor and researcher at the University of Valle from 2004 to 2008, teaching courses in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Workshop, and Organic Analysis Laboratory. He briefly held a position as an Assistant Professor at Javeriana University, Bogotá, in 2009, before joining the National University of Colombia, where he has been an Associate Professor since July 2009. His teaching responsibilities include Organic Chemistry II, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Basic Chemistry, and the Organic Chemistry Principles Laboratory. He is a founding member and current leader of the Research Group on Synthesis and Applications of Heterocyclic Compounds (GESACH). He has actively participated in various research projects, supervised multiple theses, and collaborated with esteemed researchers both locally and internationally, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in organic chemistry.
🏅Awards and Honors :
Professor Fabián Orozco López has been recognized for his significant contributions to the field of chemistry through various awards and honors. He is a distinguished evaluator for MINCIENCIAS, the regulatory body for research in Colombia, underscoring his influence in the academic community. His expertise has led him to serve as a juror for over 20 theses in doctoral and master’s programs in Chemical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences across several prestigious universities in Colombia and Brazil. Additionally, he has been involved in numerous collaborative research projects with international experts, enhancing the visibility of Colombian research on the global stage. His leadership of the Research Group on Synthesis and Applications of Heterocyclic Compounds (GESACH) has fostered innovation and discovery in the field, earning him respect among his peers.
🔬Research Focus :
Professor Fabián Orozco López specializes in the rational design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of heterocyclic compounds, particularly as potential antimicrobial agents and allosteric modulators of GABAA receptors, within the scope of Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD). His research also delves into discovering new molecular materials with heterocyclic cores for applications in chemosensors and optoelectronic devices. His work includes studying the chemical properties of fused nitrogen heterocycles, exploring synthesis pathways, reactions, and mechanisms. His previous synthesis methods involved utilizing 1,2-diaminopyrimidines as binucleophiles and 1,3-dielectrophilic systems, focusing on creating functionalized fused heterocycles with biological relevance. Recently, he has investigated the Staudinger reaction as a versatile method for synthesizing new fused β-lactams. Additionally, he is studying novel heterofunctionalized iminophosphoranes, contributing to various research projects that employ these precursors in Diels-Alder and retro Diels-Alder reactions, further expanding the scope of synthetic organic chemistry.
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Title: Synthesis of novel pyrazolic analogues of chalcones and their 3-aryl-4-(3-aryl-4, 5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-5-yl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole derivatives as potential antitumor agents
Cited by: 246
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Title: Microwave induced synthesis of novel 8, 9-dihydro-7H-pyrimido [4, 5-b][1, 4] diazepines as potential antitumor agents
Cited by: 64
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Title: Synthesis of new indeno [1, 2-e] pyrimido [4, 5-b][1, 4] diazepine-5, 11-diones as potential antitumor agents
Cited by: 53
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Title: Involvement of final architecture diploma projects in the analysis of the UPC buildings energy performance as a way of teaching practical sustainability
Cited by: 43
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Title: Optimization of the management of building stocks: An example of the application of managing heating systems in university buildings in Spain
Cited by: 40