Bello Y. Makama
American University of Afghanistan, Afghanistan
Biography
Dr. Makama is an outstanding scientist in the field of Organic/Medicinal Chemistry. He is an advanced degree professional in this field by virtue of his Ph. D. from the University of Reading, White-knights United Kingdom. Dr. Makama has over 15 years of professional experience in teaching/chemical laboratories in diversified areas and roles. He is a chemist with extensive experience in various methodologies of medicinal chemistry, natural products isolation and drug discovery, including organic synthesis, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, lead compound optimization, and assay development. Dr. Makama’s work revolves around synthetic methodologies and their application in the Synthesis of Natural Products. Dr. Makama also has interest in the Lewis acids catalyzed Homogenous Transesterification of waste oil; an efficient strategy for the production of biodiesel. Dr. Makama is also involved in the area of isolation and characterization of active compounds for medicinal purposes especially: The anti neuro-degenerative disorders and the anti-cancer approach.
Abstract
Abstract : Synthetic Approaches Towards the Tricyclic Core of Brasoside