Mohmmad Younus Wani
Also known as: M.Y.Wani, Wani, M.Y
University of Jeddah, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Coimbra
Research areas: Chemistry · Organic Chemistry · Antifungal resistance and susceptibility · Metal complexes synthesis and properties · Synthesis and biological activity
0000-0002-1838-1337
About
Dr. Wani is an accomplished Associate Professor of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, with extensive expertise in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. His research spans peptide chemistry, linker technology, and the design of novel small molecule inhibitors. He honed his skills through postdoctoral training at the McGovern Medical School, Texas Medical Center, UTHealth, Houston, USA, and as an FCT Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, gaining international experience in cutting-edge therapeutic development. Dr. Wani’s work bridges Chemistry, Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) driving innovative solutions to tackle complex biomedical challenges.
Employment
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University of Jeddah Associate Professor2022 - Present
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University of Jeddah Assistant Professor2017 - 2022
- 2016 - Present
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Universidade de Coimbra Post Doctoral Fellow2013 - 2016
Education
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Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D2008 - 2013
Projects & Funding
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Next-Generation Antimicrobial Peptides: Tackling Biofilm-Associated Multidrug Resistance in Infectious Diseases Saudi National Institute of Health2025 - 2028
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Nano-coatings for Biofilm Eradication in Wound Management and Biomedical Applications University of Jeddah2024 - 2026
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Targeting Apoptosis in Candida auris with Novel Triazole Derivatives: Implications for Antifungal Therapy DSR, University of Jeddah2023 - 2024
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Induction of apoptosis and antioxidant adaptation by citral and its derivatives in azole-resistant C. albicans Deanship of Scientific Research, University of Jeddah2020 - 2021
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Synthesis, antifungal evaluation and synergistic studies of cinnamaldehyde derivatives with Fluconazole Deanship of Scientific Research, University of Jeddah.2018 - Present
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Multicomponent synthesis of substituted amino tetrazoles derivatives Deanship of Scientific Research, University of Jeddah.2018 - Present
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Apoptosis and pathogenicity modulations in Candida albicans by Eugenol-tosylate and its Congeners South African Medical Research Council2016 - Present
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IUPAC World congress-Young scientist travel award IUPAC World congress2015 - Present
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Development of Fungal Cell wall Targeted Anti-fungal Therapeutic Agents Fundo Regional para a Ciência e Tecnologia2013 - 2016
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Systematic Exploration of Novel EhTrR Targeting Azole based Antiamoebic Lead Compounds Council of Scientific and Industrial Research2012 - 2013
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International Young Chemists Conference Sandia National Laboratories2012 - Present
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4th EuCheMS Chemistry Congress EuCheMS2012 - Present
Publications (88)
- Antifungal peptides for biofilm disruption: Mechanisms, design strategies, and translational outlook Save
- Guar gum–quercetin bioconjugate as a promising multifunctional biomaterial for combating drug-resistant fungal pathogens Save
- Environmentally Benign Click Chemistry: A Path to Biologically Active Triazoles Save
- Probiotics against Antimicrobial Resistance Save
- Organocatalytic synthesis of novel pyrazoline and pyrimidine derivatives as potent thymidine kinase inhibitors targeting Staphylococcus aureus Save
- Role of artificial intelligence in early diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases Save
- Chalcones and their Derivatives Save
- Concomitant Inhibition and Collaring of Dual-Species Biofilms Formed by Candida auris and Staphylococcus aureus by Triazole Based Small Molecule Inhibitors Save
- The Road Ahead: Advancing Antifungal Vaccines and Addressing Fungal Infections in the Post-COVID World Save
- Synthesis, in vitro and in silico screening of novel ferrocenyl substituted cyclohexenone and indazole derivatives as effective antimycobacterial agents Save
- Multifunctional chitosan-cross linked- curcumin-tannic acid biocomposites disrupt quorum sensing and biofilm formation in pathogenic bacteria Save
- Antifungal ionic liquid and Amphotericin B combination Save
- Harnessing the power of gold: advancements in anticancer gold complexes and their functionalized nanoparticles Save
- Heteroleptic cobalt complex augments antifungal activity with fluconazole and causes membrane disruption in Candida albicans Save
- Inhibition of apoptosis and biofilm formation in Candida auris by click-synthesized triazole-bridged quinoline derivatives Save
- MOF magic: zirconium-based frameworks in theranostic and bio-imaging applications Save
- Regulation of oxidative stress enzymes in Candida auris by Dermaseptin: potential implications for antifungal drug discovery Save
- 3-Substituted Coumarins Inhibit NorA and MepA Efflux Pumps of Staphylococcus aureus Save
- Homoleptic metal coordination complexes as antifungal agents Save
- Novel Ferrocenyl-substituted Organometallics with Pyrimidine Moiety as Potent Antiprotozoal Agents: Synthesis, Characterization and in Silico Evaluation Save