Prof. Zaher Judeh, Ph. D.

Research Topics

1. Organic synthesis: Reaction mechanisms new methodologies
2. Asymmetric catalysis: Synthesis and use of novel chiral bidentate ligands based on bisisoquinolines focusing on synthesis of enantiomerically pure drug intermediates
3. Ionic liquids: Use as solvents for new reactions
4. Natural product chemistry: Study the synthesis, characterization and bioactivity of Vanicosides

Research Activities

• Activity refinements of tetra-feruloyl sucrose esters for development of potent, selective and non-systemic antidiabetic Alpha-Glycosidase Inhibitors having minimum side-effects
• Biomimetic-Based Antifouling Coatings as a Route to Improve Energy Efficiency of Ships and Port Structures
• Development and optimization of a synthetic route for phenylpropanoid glycoside acteoside: An active ingredient to be used in Singapore’s Hysses cosmetic line
• Enhancing The Quality and Sustainability of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processes Through Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallization of Pharmaceuticals
• Potential Marine Antifouling Agents : Synthesis and Formulation of Novel Halogenated Cyclopent – 2 – ones