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Dr. Khaleel I. Assaf started his academic journey at the Hashemite University. In 2010, he received a DAAD fellowship to pursue his Ph.D. study at Jacobs University Bremen, Germany, working under the direction of Werner M. Nau. Subsequently, he continued his academic pursuits as a postdoctoral fellow. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of organic chemistry at Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan. His main research interests fall into the fields of organic and supramolecular chemistry, with a passion for unraveling the complexities of molecular recognition, leading to the design of functional materials and applications. Dr. Assaf has authored more than 100 publications in top scientific journals, including Nature or Nature-family journals, with over 4,500 citations.
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 Research Intersets:
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Organic Supramolecular Chemistry - Computational Chemistry - Catalysis - CO2 Capture and utilization
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 Qualifications
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Degree
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University
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Specialization
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Graduation year
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| 1 | PHD | Jacobs University Bremen | Chemistry | 2015 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | The Hashemite University | Chemistry | 2009 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | The Hashemite University | Chemistry | 2006 |
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 Experiences
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Academic Experience:
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 2022 -Current :Associate Professor,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2018 -2022 :Assistant Professor,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2015 -2018 :Research Associate,Jacobs University Bremen,Germany.
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Administrative Experience:
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 2023 -2024 :Dean Assistant for Planning, Development and Quality Assurance,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2020 -2022 :Chairman of the Department of Chemistry,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
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 Publications
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1- Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant potentials of Echinops polyceras from Jordan: a comparative study of the aerial parts and root extracts , Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 2026,Vol. ,no. .
2- High-affinity inclusion of sitagliptin by cucurbit [7] uril: structural insights and fluorescence-based sensing ,RSC Advances, 2026,Vol. ,no. .
3- New sesquiterpene lactones and other constituents from Ammodaucus
leucotrichus growing wild in Algeria ,Fitoterapia, 2026,Vol. ,no. .
4- Exploration of Metallo-Gemini Surfactants in Thin Films ,Langmuir, 2026,Vol. ,no. .
5- Cucurbit[10]uril binding of heteroleptic iridium(III) complexes: synthesis and photophysical characterization
,RSC Advances, 2025,Vol. 15,no. 36.
6- Sulfonatocalixarene Promotes Drug Assembly based on Supramolecular Host-Guest Complexation in Aqueous Solution
,Chemistry - An Asian Journal, 2025,Vol. 20,no. 15.
7- Supramolecular Complexation of Locked-Flavylium Fluorescent Dye by Cucurbit[7]uril: Photophysics and pKa Modulation
,Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2025,Vol. 34,no. 27.
8- [Ti{?5-C9H7}Cl2(OR)] half-sandwich complexes: synthesis and theoretical studies on substituent effects on the HOMO ??LUMO energy gap ,Structural Chemistry, 2025,Vol. ,no. .
9- Aminopropylimidazole and its zinc complex: CO2 chemistry and catalytic synthesis of cyclic carbonates ,Reaction Chemistry & Engineering, 2025,Vol. 10,no. 7.
10- An Ammonium Rich Pillararene Macrocycle as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for Cyclic Carbonates Synthesis ,Energy Advances, 2025,Vol. 4,no. 4.
11- Synthesis of Chloro?Substituted ??Ketiminate Palladium Complexes, Spectral and Thermal Investigation of their Structures ,European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 2025,Vol. ,no. .
12- Regioselective Dimerization of Methylcyclopentadiene inside Cucurbit[7]uril
,Chemistry - A European Journal, 2024,Vol. 31,no. 12.
13- Polyurea-catalyzed cycloaddition of CO2 and epichlorohydrin: a green approach
,New Journal of Chemistry, 2024,Vol. 49,no. 2025.
14- Recognition of monoamine neurotransmitters by cucurbiturils ,Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, 2024,Vol. 1239,no. 2024.
15- Investigation of the Structural and Thermodynamic Properties of the Inclusion Complex of Apixaban with Natural Cyclodextrins ,Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024,Vol. 1318,no. 2024.
16- Preferential Binding of Cucurbit [7] uril Toward 2-Amino-4-Chlorophenol in Chlorzoxazone ,Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024,Vol. 1316,no. 2024.
17- Utilizing bCD host-guest complexation to substantially enhance the aqueous solubility of anticancer drug ibrutinib ,Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024,Vol. 421,no. 2025.
18- Supramolecular complexation of phenylephrine by cucurbit[7]uril in aqueous solution ,RSC Advances, 2024,Vol. 14,no. 19.
19- The Effect of Structural Changes on the Self-assembly of Novel Green Pyridinium-Carboxylate Gemini Surfactants in Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett Films. ,Soft Matter, 2024,Vol. 20,no. 18.
20- Green biobased sorbents for CO2 capture ,Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2024,Vol. 47,no. 2024.
21- POPs to COFs by post-modification: CO2 chemisorption and dissolution ,Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2024,Vol. 22,no. 12.
22- Dispersion Interactions in Condensed Phases and inside Molecular Containers
,Accounts of Chemical Research, 2023,Vol. 56,no. 13.
23- Functionalization of Dodecaborates by Mild and Efficient Pd-Catalyzed Formation of B-C Bonds with Boronic Acids ,Chemistry: A European Journal, 2023,Vol. 29,no. 67.
24- Synthesis and DFT calculations of mono- and di-methylated cucurbit[7]uril based on imidazole derivatives , Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 2023,Vol. 60,no. 12.
25- Large anion binding in water ,Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, 2023,Vol. 21,no. 33.
26- Newly Synthesized Imidazolium Precursors for CO2 Utilization and Sequestration: Aprotic versus Protic Salts ,Catalysis Science & Technology, 2023,Vol. 13,no. 11.
27- Boron Clusters as Broadband Membrane Carriers ,Nature, 2023,Vol. 603,no. 2022.
28- Computational Study on the Encapsulation of Glucosamine Anomers by Cucurbit[6]uril and Cucurbit[8]uril in Aqueous Solution ,Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2023,Vol. 16,no. 6.
29- Cucurbit[7]uril Complexes with Gabapentin: Effect on Lactamization ,Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2023,Vol. 380,no. 2023.
30- Molecular recognition of tripeptides containing tryptophan by cucurbit[8]uril: A computational study , Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2023,Vol. 16,no. 7.
31- A Fluorescein-Substituted Perbrominated Dodecaborate Cluster as an Anchor Dye for Large Macrocyclic Hosts and Its Application in Indicator Displacement Assays ,Organic Letters , 2022,Vol. 24,no. 50.
32- Unconventional CO2-Binding and Catalytic Activity of Urea-Derived Histidines
,ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2022,Vol. 10,no. 48.
33- Cinnamaldehyde?cucurbituril complex: investigation of loading efficiency and its role in enhancing cinnamaldehyde in vitro anti-tumor activity ,RSC Advances, 2022,Vol. 12,no. 12.
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 University Courses Taught
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1- Biochemistry.
2- Supramolecular Chemistry.
3- General Chemistry.
4- Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds.
5- Systematic Identification of Organic Compounds.
6- Chemistry of Biomolecules.
7- Chemical Research.
8- Organic Chemistry (1,2,3).
9- Organic Chemistry Lab (1 and 2).
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 Master and Phd thesis contributions
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Thesis Supervision
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Phytochemical and Bioactivity Evaluation of Echinops polyceras Boiss. from Jordan ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2024.
Study the Effect of Applying Cucurbit[10]uril on the Photophysical Properties of New Iridium(III) Cyclometalated Complexes that have Substituent Groups on Bipyridine Ligand,The Hashemite University,Master Thesis,2023.
Preparation and Characterization of Polyoxometalates and Polyoxometaltes-based Composites for Heavy Metals Complexation and Adsorption ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2022.
Molecular Recognition of Glucosamine by Cucurbiturils ,The Hashemite University,Master Thesis,2021.
Spectroscopic Studies on the Interaction of Selected Drugs with Some Macrocyclic Molecules ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2020.
Chemisorption of CO2 through Different Compounds and Reaction Pathways ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2020.
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 Honors and Academics Awards
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| 1 | Top 2% most widely cited scientists in different disciplines | Stanford University | 2024 | United States of America |
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 Conferences and Workshops
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Conference/Workshop Date
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| 1 | Jordanian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (JCC18-2023) | Jordan | 2023/09 | | 2 | International Conference on Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology | Jordan | 2022/05 | | 3 | ICREA Conference on Functional Nanocontainers | Spain | 2016/06 | | 4 | The 4th International Conference on Cucurbiturils | China | 2015/09 | | 5 | SupraChem 2013 | Germany | 2013/02 |
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 Journals Editor/ Reviewer
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Editors
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Frontiers in Chemistry.
Arabian Journal of Chemistry.
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Review:
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Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry.
Nature Chemistry.
Chemical Communications.
Journal of the American Chemical Society.
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* Graduate Studies Committee, Department of Chemistry.
* International Accreditations Committee - Department of Chemistry.
* Organizing Committee - 1st Conference on Scientific Research Projects.
* Organizing Committee - International Conference on Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology.
* Scientific Committee - Jordanian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (JCC18-2023).
* Climate Action Plan Committee of Al-Balqa Applied University.
* Scientific Research Committee - Faculty of Science.
* Providing scientific training programs and workshops for students and the community.
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 Refrences
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Prof. Dr. Werner M. Nau-Constructor University ,wnau@constructor.university.
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