Dr. Basant Farag | Zagazig University Faculty of Science | Egypt
Basant Farag is a dedicated Egyptian organic chemist whose work focuses on the synthesis and biological evaluation of diverse heterocyclic ring systems using modern and versatile synthetic routes. As a Lecturer of Organic Chemistry, she specializes in designing and preparing organic molecules with significant industrial and pharmacological potential, while also integrating computational chemistry approaches to enhance structural prediction and activity evaluation. Her academic pathway includes substantial experience as both a Teaching Assistant and Assistant Lecturer, where she contributed to lecture preparation, student instruction, exam evaluation, and the development of research-led teaching environments. Basant has established a strong publication record, reflected in 409 citations, an h-index of 13, and an i10-index of 18, demonstrating her growing impact in the fields of organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. She has served extensively as an international reviewer for numerous reputable journals, covering areas such as bioorganic chemistry, molecular structure, drug design, biological macromolecules, oncology research, and chemical sciences, highlighting her expertise and recognition in the global scientific community. Her research contributions span synthetic organic chemistry, biological screening, and mechanistic analysis, with many of her works addressing the development of bioactive compounds with promising therapeutic importance.
Featured Publications
Abolibda, T. Z., Fathalla, M., Farag, B., Zaki, M. E. A., & Gomha, S. M. (2023). Synthesis and molecular docking of some novel 3-thiazolyl-coumarins as inhibitors of VEGFR-2 kinase. Molecules, 28(2), 689.
Ibrahim, M. S., Farag, B., Al-Humaidi, J. Y., Zaki, M. E. A., Fathalla, M., & Gomha, S. M. (2023). Mechanochemical synthesis and molecular docking studies of new azines bearing indole as anticancer agents. Molecules, 28(9), 3869.
Gomha, S. M., Riyadh, S. M., Alharbi, R. A. K., Zaki, M. E. A., Abolibda, T. Z., & Farag, B. (2023). Green route synthesis and molecular docking of azines using cellulose sulfuric acid under microwave irradiation. Crystals, 13(2), 260.
Hussein, A. M., Gomha, S. M., El-Ghany, N. A. A., Zaki, M. E. A., Farag, B., … (2024). Green biocatalyst for ultrasound-assisted thiazole derivatives: Synthesis, antibacterial evaluation, and docking analysis. ACS Omega, 9(12), 13666–13679.
Al-Humaidi, J. Y., Gomha, S. M., El-Ghany, N. A. A., Farag, B., Zaki, M. E. A., … (2023). Green synthesis and molecular docking study of some new thiazoles using terephthalohydrazide chitosan hydrogel as eco-friendly biopolymeric catalyst. Catalysts, 13(9), 1311.
Mokbel, W. A., Hosny, M. A., Gomha, S. M., Zaki, M. E. A., Farag, B., El Farargy, A. F., … (2024). Synthesis, molecular docking study, and biological evaluation of new thiadiazole and thiazole derivatives incorporating isoindoline-1,3-dione moiety as anticancer and …. Results in Chemistry, 7, 101375.
Gomha, S. M., Abolibda, T. Z., Alruwaili, A. H., Farag, B., Boraie, W. E., … (2024). Efficient green synthesis of hydrazide derivatives using L-proline: Structural characterization, anticancer activity, and molecular docking studies. Catalysts, 14(8), 489.
Gomha, S. M., El-Sayed, A. A. A. A., Alrehaily, A., Elbadawy, H. M., Farag, B., … (2024). Synthesis, molecular docking, in silico study, and evaluation of bis-thiazole-based curcumin derivatives as potential antimicrobial agents. Results in Chemistry, 7, 101504.
Abolibda, T. Z., El-Sayed, A. A. A. A., Farag, B., Zaki, M. E. A., Alrehaily, A., … (2025). Novel thiazolyl-pyrimidine derivatives as potential anticancer agents: Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking studies. Results in Chemistry, 13, 102008.
Alzahrani, A. Y. A., Gomha, S. M., Zaki, M. E. A., Farag, B., Abdelgawad, F. E., … (2024). Chitosan–sulfonic acid-catalyzed green synthesis of naphthalene-based azines as potential anticancer agents. Future Medicinal Chemistry, 16(7), 647–663.