Jazan University | Saudi Arabia
Dr. Abdel-Nasser M. A. Alaghaz is a distinguished Egyptian chemist and Professor of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry at Al-Azhar University, with over two decades of dedicated academic and research experience. His research primarily focuses on coordination chemistry and phosphorus-containing ligands, with a particular emphasis on cyclodiphosph(V)azane derivatives and related compounds. Dr. Alaghaz has made significant contributions to the synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of transition metal complexes, including Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Pd(II). His work integrates detailed physicochemical analyses, such as thermal stability, electrical conductivity, and spectral characterization (IR, UV-Vis, NMR), to explore structure–property relationships. Many of his studies have investigated the correlation between molecular structure and biological activity, highlighting potential pharmaceutical applications and advancing the development of functional materials. Over the years, he has authored numerous high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing novel synthetic strategies and elucidating ligand–metal interactions. Beyond research, Dr. Alaghaz is a respected educator and mentor, guiding graduate and doctoral students, shaping curricula, and fostering scientific inquiry. His work bridges fundamental inorganic chemistry and applied bioinorganic research, influencing both academic and industrial practices. By combining theoretical insights with practical innovation, Dr. Alaghaz has significantly enriched the fields of inorganic synthesis, materials chemistry, and bioinorganic applications. His groundbreaking contributions and unwavering dedication make him a prominent figure in chemistry, inspiring future generations of scientists in Egypt and internationally.
Featured Publications
1. Siddiq, H. A., Alkhathami, N. D., Ageeli, A. A., Mousa, I., Alenazy, D. M., Alatawi, N. M., & Alaghaz, A.-N. M. A. (2025). Synthesis and quantum chemical calculations of nano‐sized metal (III/II) complexes of furan‐based Schiff base for promising therapeutic studies: Interaction with biomolecules, antioxidant activity, in vitro cytotoxicity, apoptotic activity, and cell cycle analysis. Applied Organometallic Chemistry.
2. Alenazy, D. M., Siddiq, H. A., Alatawi, N. M., Ageeli, A. A., Alkhathami, N. D., Mousa, I., & Alaghaz, A.-N. M. A. (2025). Synthesis, DFT, spectral characterization, cell cycle, apoptosis, cytotoxicity, DNA binding/cleavage, molecular docking, and antimicrobial insights of nano‐sized Pd (II) and Cu (II) complexes with benzothiazole‐appended ligand. Applied Organometallic Chemistry.
3. Alaghaz, A.-N. M. A., Hakami, O., Alamri, A. A., Amri, N., Souadi, G., & Aldulmani, S. A. (2025). Cell cycle arrest, apoptosis assay, cytotoxicity, molecular docking, DNA binding/cleavage, and biological evaluation of Pt(II), Ni(II), Pd(II), and Cu(II) nano‐sized complexes of 2‐(6-fluorobenzo[d]thiazol‐2‐yl)phenol: Design, synthesis, and spectral approach. Applied Organometallic Chemistry.
4. Mousa, I., Madkhali, M. M. M., Siddiq, H. A., Alaghaz, A.-N. M. A., Rezk, G. N., & El-Bindary, A. A. (2025). Synthesis, characterization, DFT calculations, and pharmacological activity of azo dye ligand and its Cu(II) complex comprising nitrogen and oxygen donor atoms. Applied Organometallic Chemistry.
5. Alkhathami, N. D., Alenazy, D. M., Mousa, I., Alatawi, N. M., Siddiq, H. A., Ageeli, A. A., & Alaghaz, A.-N. M. A. (2025). Design, synthesis, DFT, and biological evaluation of nano‐sized Pt(II) and Cu(II) complexes of 2‐(benzo[d]oxazol‐2‐yl)phenylphosphoramidic dichloride: Spectral analysis, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis assay, cytotoxicity, and DNA binding/cleavage. Applied Organometallic Chemistry.