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  For the past four years we have published three publications with the Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism and we received National Honorary Recognition, from the American Physiological Society as the best published article in Physiological Research in 2020. Publication Titled: Identification and regulation of xenometabolite derivatives cis- and trans-3,4-methylene-heptanoylcarnitine in plasma and skeletal muscle of exercising humans, By: Hany F. Sobhi, Xinjie Zhao, Peter Plomgaard, Sean Adams et al and published to the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00510.2019, PubMed32101032, February 26, 2020. This Publication has been selected by the American Physiological Society for APSselect (http://apsselect.physiology.org/).

• Synthesis and Characterization of substrates for grafting polymers used in medical plastica, Meghan R. Johnston1* Hany F. Sobhi2 Alaa El Hajjar1, manuscript ID : CDC- D-2-00085 submitted to the Journal, Chemical Data Collections, Accepted on December 08, 2020, Published on Chemical Data Collection 31 (2021) 100621, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdc.2020.100621. February 01, 2021
• Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 2 (CPT2) knockout potentiates palmitate‐induced insulin resistance in C2C12 myotubes, Michael L. Blackburn1,2, Kikumi Ono-Moore1, Hany F. Sobhi3, and Sean H. Adams1,2† American Journal of Physiology‐Endocrinology and Metabolism. PMID: 32459525 DOI:10.1152/ajpendo.00515.2019. 2020 Aug 1; Volume 319, Issue # (2): E265‐E275. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00515.2019 doi: 10.1152/ajpendo.00515.2019, Epub 2020 May 27. PMID: 32459525. August 01, 2020
• Antifungal activity of 2,3-diphenyl-2,3-dihydro-1,3-thiaza-4-ones against two human pathogenic fungi" Livia Liporagi Lopes, Hany F. Sobhi, Lee Silberberg, Radames Cordero, and Arturo Casadevall. The manuscript submitted to the American Society of Microbiology Journal, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Manuscript has been assigned the control number AAC01358-20, June 27, 2020
• T3P-Promoted Synthesis of a Series of Novel 2-Aryl-3-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydro- 4H-1,3-thiazin-4-ones, Lee J. Silverberg,a* Carlos Pacheco,b Debashish Sahu,b Tapas Mal,b Peter Scholl,c Hany F. Sobhi,d Heather G. Bradley,a et al, published in the Journal of Tetrahedron letters, the Journal of Tetrahedron Letters, Volume 61, Issue 18, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2020.151836 April 30, 2020
• Identification and regulation of xenometabolite derivatives cis- and trans-3,4- methylene-heptanoylcarnitine in plasma and skeletal muscle of exercising humans, Hany F. Sobhi, Xinjie Zhao, Peter Plomgaard, Miriam Hoene, Jakob Hansen, Benedikt Karus, Andreas Niess, Sean Adams, Cora Weigert: APSselect Volume 7, Issue 5 https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00510.2019. April 26, 2020
• Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization & detection of cyclopropyl heptanoylcarnitine stereoisomers, Hany F. Sobhi1, Sean H. Adams2 Abstract ID: 3342483. For Presentation at the 259th ACS Spring National Meeting & Expo, Philadelphia, PA, Division of Biological Chemistry, March 22‐26, 2020
• Identification and regulation of xenometabolite derivatives cis- and trans-3,4- methylene-heptanoylcarnitine in plasma and skeletal muscle of exercising humans, Hany F. Sobhi, Xinjie Zhao, Peter Plomgaard, Miriam Hoene, Jakob Hansen, Benedikt Karus, Andreas Niess, Sean Adams, Cora Weigert et al Accepted, and published to the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism , Paper #: E- 00510-2019, in https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00510.2019, PubMed32101032, Volume 318, Issue 5 , February 26, 2020
• T3P-promoted Synthesis of a Series of Novel 3-Aryl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3- benzothiazin-4-ones, Lee J. Silverberg*1, Carlos Pacheco2ID, Debashish Sahu2, Peter Scholl3, Hany F. Sobhi4, JoshuaT. Bachert1,et al , published in the J Heterocyclic Chem. 2020;57:1797–1805. DOI: 10.1002/jhet.3904, Volume57, Issue4 Pages 1797-1805 https://doi.org/10.1002/jhet.3904 January 27, 2020
• Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of fluorescent labeling inhibitor for C.diff. binary toxins. Hany F. Sobhi1,*, Nataejah Clayton1, Purushottamachar Puranik2, Paul Wilder2 and David Weber2 , Manuscript ID 3108822. Presentation at the 257th ACS National Meeting, Orlando, FL March 31‐April 4, 2019
• Disinfection Byproducts in Chlorinated Drinking Water. Malia Vester 1, Hany F. Sobhi 2 and Mintesinot Jiru 1,*, ISSN 2381-5299 Published in the International Journal of Water and Wastewater Treatment, Volume 4-issue 2 / DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.16966/2381-5299.156 November 20, 2018
• Improvements on Semi Critical Assisted-Solvent Extraction of Biocrude Oil from Spirogyra. sp Macro Algae, Tulio. Chavez-Gil1,3*, Hany F. Sobhi2, Alexis. Pacheco-Laracuente3, ID: 789- AJBB, American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, DOI: 10.3844/ajbbsp.2018, Published online April 18, 2018
• Recent Advances in Direct and Indirect Methods of Fine Particle Characterization Yvonne L. Fornishi1, Raafat Fahmy2 and Hany F. Sobhi1*, Journal of Pharmaceutical Analytics and Insights JPAI, ID: JPAI-18-048, ISSN 2471-8122, Volume 2 - Issue 1 | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.16966/2471-8122.116. Published, April 05, 2018
• Synthesis and characterization of N, N′-bis(salicylidene) ethylenediamine Copper complex for dye sensitized solar cells, Hany Sobhi1,*, William Ghann2, and Jamal Uddin2 Manuscript ID 2908099. Presentation at the 255th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 18‐22, 2018
• Synthesis, 1H-NMR, GC-MS Characterization, and in Vitro Bactericidal Studies of an Aqueous Soluble Vanadium (IV) Complex with Dipicolinic Acid and Methylsalysilate ligands. Tulio Chavez Gil*1,2, Amanda A Robinson1, Hany F Sobhi1, Alex Ramirez Gonzalez2, Valerie Madera Garcia2 and Jonathan Vega Estevez2 , submitted for Archive Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Manuscript ID: AOICS-RA-18-127 , accepted February 20 2018, published / Volume1 (5) 2018, page 1-5. AOICS.MS.ID.000124. February 23, 2018
• Advances in Fatty Acid Analysis for Clinical Investigation and Diagnosis using GC/MS Methodology , Meghan R. Johnston#, 1 and Hany F. Sobhi*, #, 2, Manuscript # JBAS-2-111 submitted to the Journal of Biochemistry and Analytical Studies, on 09 Nov 2017; Accepted on December 12 2017, and Published ISSN 2576-5833 / Volume 3(1): doi https://sciforschenonline.org/journals/bioanalytical-techniques/JBAS-3-111.php December 21, 2017
• Water quality in the Baltimore’s watersheds: a physicochemical analysis, M. Vester, D. Solomon, A. McCullough, T. Warrington. J. George, T. Colbert, T. Roth, M. Jiru, and H.F. Sobhi. 23rd Annual Maryland Water Monitoring Council Conference (MWMC)” Managing Water Quality in a Changing World” Maritime Institute in Linthicum December 8, 2017
• Synthesis and characterization of free and copper (II) complex of N, N Bis (salicylidene) ethylene- diamine and their application in dye sensitized solar cell, William Ghann1, Hany Sobhi2, Hyeonggon Kang1, Tulio Chavez-Gil1, Fred Nesbitt1 & Jamal Uddin1 , Manuscript submitted for publication in the Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, 2017, 5, 46-66 , Accepted on May 17 2017, Published June 29 2017
• Synthesis and characterization of lipophilic Acyl – Coenzyme A Thioesters for Clinical Diagnosis of Mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation disorder Hany F. Sobhi1, Sean Adams2, ID: 2726169. 45 th ACS- MARM – American Chemical Society Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting, | Hershey, PA. June 4‐6, 2017
• Photophysical, electrochemical and photovoltaic properties of Porphyrin-based Dye Sensitized Solar Cell" William Ghann1, Tulio Chavez-Gil2 Hany Sobhi1, Hyeonggon Kang1, , Fred Nesbitt1 & Jamal Uddin1 Manuscript ID: 1510550 Submitted March 23 2017, accepted on April 08 2017, Published: Advances in Materials Physics and Chemistry (AMPC), 2017, 7, 148-172, May 17 2017
• Synthesis & spectroscopic characterization of xenometabolite, biomarkers for the diagnosis of fatty acid β- oxidation disorder. Hany F. Sobhi1, Sean Adams2, Miriam Ekwuru3, and Precious Teasley3 , ID: 2669611. BIOL 204. 253rd American Chemical Society | San Francisco, CA. APRIL 2‐6, 2017
• More studies on cyclic six- and seven-membered 2,3-diaryl-1,3-thiaza-4-ones. L.J. Silverberg,H. Yennawar, C.N. Pacheco, H.F. Sobhi, ID: 2649070. – ORGN 399. 253rd American Chemical Society | San Francisco, CA APRIL 2‐6, 2017
• Functions of fungal melanin beyond virulence. Radames JB Cordero1*, Vincent Robert2, Gianluigi Cardinali3, Hany Sobhi4, Arturo Casadevall1. Oral presentation at the 6 th meeting of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology, ISHAM on Black Yeasts, Viterbo,Italy September 15‐17, 2016
• Synthesis and Spectroscopic characterization of acyl carnitine derivatives, for the diagnosis of fatty acid β-oxidation disorder, Hany F Sobhi 1-2,*, Kazim Ackie1 , and Anster J Charles1 . ID: 2501483. 44 th ACS- MARM – American Chemical Society Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting, | Riverdale, NY.June 9‐12, 2016
• Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of Hydroxytyrosol derivatives: An antioxidant agent with potential cell protection against free radicals that cause cell damage, Tamla R Lionel1, Charlyne Smith2, and Hany F Sobhi 1-2*23rd Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Science Research Symposium Morgan State University, April 14, 2016.
• New route for the Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones using Microwave based methodology Chelsee Sauni1-2, Kache Woods1-2, and *Hany Sobhi1-2*. 23rd Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Science Research Symposium Morgan State University, April 14, 2016.
• Synthesis & characterization of acyl carnitine derivatives, for the diagnosis of fatty acid β- oxidation disorder, Hany F Sobhi a-b,*, Anster J Charles a and Aisha Ward a. 2 nd UAE Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry | ECPAC16, Sharjah –UAE March 1-4, 2016
• The Evolution Of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction And The Role Of Nanobiotechnology In The Development Of Intelligent Abdominal Wall Prostheses Cherif Boutros MD, MSc1, Hany F. Sobhi PhD1, Nader Hanna MD, FACS, FICS1 Chapter number 13 of a new book titled “Biomedical Materials and Diagnostic Devices” edited by Ashutosh Tiwari, Hisatoshi Kobayashi and Anthony P. F. Turner / Pub Date: August 30, 2012/ISBN: 9781118030141, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan. Publisher: Scrivener Publishing LLC,   USA,   www.scrivenerpublishing.com August, 04, 2012.
• Solid State Studies of Drugs and Chemicals by Dielectric and Calorimetric Analysis Dhruthiman R Mantheni [1], M P K Maheswaram [1], Hany F. Sobhi [1], [2]Alan T. Riga [1], [3],[4], M Ellen Matthews [3], K. Alexander [4] Published Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, JTAC DOI: 10.1007/s10973-011-1423-y, Volume 108, Number 1 Pages227- 233, April 01, 2012
• Synthesis and characterization of cis-4-decenoyl-CoA, 3-phenylpropionyl-CoA, and 2,6- dimethylheptanoyl-CoA. Hany F. Sobhi , Paul E. Minkler and, Charles L. Hoppel. Analytical Biochemistry, 401 (2010) 114–124, ISSN: 1096-0309, DOI:10.1016/j.ab.2010.02.026 April 07, 2010
• β-Keto-octanoyl-Coenzyme A: Chemical synthesis and characterization. Sobhi, Hany F.; Minkler, Paul E.; Hoppel, Charles L. Abstracts of Papers, 239th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States, March 21-25, 2010 (2010), ORGN-322. CODEN: 69MML8 AN 2010:345596 March 25, 2010.
• Evolution of Targeted Hepatic Therapy and Development of Intelligent Carrier Using Nano Technology. Hany F. Sobhi1, Cherif Boutros2, Jamal Uddin1, Nader Hanna2; Abstracts of Papers, AACR, American Association for Cancer Research, Special Conference on Nano in Cancer: Linking Chemistry, Biology, and Clinical Applications In Vivo, Miami, FL January 12‐ 15, 2011.
• Evaluation of Acylphosphine Oxide Polymerization Initiators Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry. Hany F. Sobhi, John M. Masnovi, and Alan T. Riga. Published , The Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry -JTAC-D-09-00623- DOI : 10.1007/s10973-010- 0731-y. ISSN: 1388-6150, 1572-8943 Volume 101, Number 3, 1065-1069, March 26, 2010
• Synthesis and Characterization of Lipophilic CoenzymeA, Thioester Derivatives from Non- Standard Medium Chain Fatty Acids. Hany F. Sobhi, Paul E. Minkler and, Charles L. Hoppel. Awarded poster presentation Research Showcase, Case Western Reserve University- Department of Pharmacology and Medicine, Center for Mitochondrial Diseases, Cleveland, Ohio April 16, 2009
• Selecting Polymers for Medical Devices based on Thermal Analytical Methods. H.Sobhi, M. Ellen Matthews, B. Grandy, J. Masnovi and, A.T. Riga Vol. 93 (2008) 2, 535-539 The Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. ISSN: 1388-6150, May30, 2008
• Polymerization of Monomers Used in Dentistry Catalyzed by Synthetic Acylphosphine oxides and Measured by Differential Scanning Calorimetry. H. Sobhi, I. Awadeh, L. Primiano, A. Pallam, J. Masnovi, and A. Riga, Poster presentation for the 36 th Annual Conference on Thermal Analysis and applications – Atlanta, Georgia (NATAS- 2008) Reference number 192 August 20, 2008.
• Identifying patentable and statistically significant forensic properties of polymeric fibers and films using thermal analysis. Hany Sobhi, K. Grandhi, A. Riga, A. O’Connor Poster presentation for the ICSAM - 2007 Conference in Patras, Greece September 1, 2007

Awards and Achievements

Sunday, April 6, 2025: Mr. Jimetochukwu Solomon (Junior, Chemistry Major) awarded at the American Chemical Society's 47th Annual Student Award Ceremony for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry.

Mr. Solomon's research involves the Extraction and LCMS characterization of lipids from liver and adipose tissue.

Ms. Kaylah Castillo (Senior, Biology and Chemistry Major) was awarded at the 2022 American Chemical Society's 44th Annual Student Award Ceremony for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry. Ms. Castillo also presented at the R&D Faculty Annual Research Conference held November 18, 2021. Her research involves the extraction and characterization of Cyclopropyl lipids and fatty acids using LCMS analysis.

April 2022: Professor Hany Sobhi along with students C. Kalembo and K. Postell present Investigation of the Thermal Properties of Polyurethane and Poly Lactic Acid for Clinical Applications at the research conference at Morgan State University.

President Jenkins and Dr. Hany Sobhi stand alongside Ms. Alanna Newby, the 2021 American Chemical Society (ACS) Awardee for outstanding achievements in the field of chemistry.

Sunday, March 29, 2020: Ms. Brittany Henly (Junior, Chemistry Major) awarded at the American Chemical Society's 42nd Annual Student Award Ceremony for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry. Ms. Henly's research involves the synthesis and characterization of medium chain fatty acids using GCMS, NMR analysis.

Sunday, April 14, 2019: Ms. Malia Vester (Senior, Chemistry Major) awarded at the American Chemical Society Award Ceremony for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry at Notre Dame of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. Ms. Vester's research involves the detection of THM in drinking water using GCMS analysis. She published her first paper where she is the first author.

Thursday, April 11, 2019: Research students Ms. Nataejah Clayton (Senior), and Mr. Nathaniel McClean (Junior, Chemistry Major) presented their research poster at the 24th MSU Research Student Symposium in Baltimore, MD.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019: Dr. Sobhi presents his recent data finding in the development of Fluorescence inhibitor for Cdiff binary toxin at the 257 American Chemical Society National Conference, in Orlando, Florida.

Past Awards

2016: Dr. Sobhi receives the 2015-2016 University System of Maryland (USM) Board Of Regents Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity.

2016: Anster Charles receives American Chemical Society (ACS) Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Chemistry

2015: Coppin Professor Hany F. Sobhi wins Wilson H. Elkins Professorship award by University System of Maryland for Advances in Research

2013:  NASA - NAI- MIRS Astrobiology Faculty Incentive Research Award

2012: 2012 NASA - NAI- Astrobiology Faculty Fellowship program / Faculty Scholar Research Award

2011: American Association for Cancer Research, AACR Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Award

2011: Distinguished Faculty research and development Award, from Coppin State University Research Council

2009: 2009 Postdoctoral Research Award, Research Showcase -2009 Case western Reserve University

2007: F.C. Mark Graduate Teaching Assistantship Award For Excellence in Teaching Organic Chemistry

2007: North East Ohio Science and Engineering Fair (NEOSEF) - Dr. Hany Sobhi participated in the judging for the American Chemical Society special awards in chemistry projects on March 13, 2007.

2007:  Doctoral Dissertation Research Expense Award, Cleveland State University, University Research Council

2006: F.C. Mark Graduate Teaching Assistantship Award for excellence in teaching NMR and Organic Chemistry Laboratories

Awards and Achievements

Sunday, April 6, 2025: Mr. Jimetochukwu Solomon (Junior, Chemistry Major) awarded at the American Chemical Society's 47th Annual Student Award Ceremony for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry.

Mr. Solomon's research involves the Extraction and LCMS characterization of lipids from liver and adipose tissue.

Ms. Kaylah Castillo (Senior, Biology and Chemistry Major) was awarded at the 2022 American Chemical Society's 44th Annual Student Award Ceremony for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry. Ms. Castillo also presented at the R&D Faculty Annual Research Conference held November 18, 2021. Her research involves the extraction and characterization of Cyclopropyl lipids and fatty acids using LCMS analysis.

April 2022: Professor Hany Sobhi along with students C. Kalembo and K. Postell present Investigation of the Thermal Properties of Polyurethane and Poly Lactic Acid for Clinical Applications at the research conference at Morgan State University.

President Jenkins and Dr. Hany Sobhi stand alongside Ms. Alanna Newby, the 2021 American Chemical Society (ACS) Awardee for outstanding achievements in the field of chemistry.

Sunday, March 29, 2020: Ms. Brittany Henly (Junior, Chemistry Major) awarded at the American Chemical Society's 42nd Annual Student Award Ceremony for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry. Ms. Henly's research involves the synthesis and characterization of medium chain fatty acids using GCMS, NMR analysis.

Sunday, April 14, 2019: Ms. Malia Vester (Senior, Chemistry Major) awarded at the American Chemical Society Award Ceremony for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry at Notre Dame of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. Ms. Vester's research involves the detection of THM in drinking water using GCMS analysis. She published her first paper where she is the first author.

Thursday, April 11, 2019: Research students Ms. Nataejah Clayton (Senior), and Mr. Nathaniel McClean (Junior, Chemistry Major) presented their research poster at the 24th MSU Research Student Symposium in Baltimore, MD.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019: Dr. Sobhi presents his recent data finding in the development of Fluorescence inhibitor for Cdiff binary toxin at the 257 American Chemical Society National Conference, in Orlando, Florida.

Past Awards

2016: Dr. Sobhi receives the 2015-2016 University System of Maryland (USM) Board Of Regents Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity.

2016: Anster Charles receives American Chemical Society (ACS) Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Chemistry

2015: Coppin Professor Hany F. Sobhi wins Wilson H. Elkins Professorship award by University System of Maryland for Advances in Research

2013:  NASA - NAI- MIRS Astrobiology Faculty Incentive Research Award

2012: 2012 NASA - NAI- Astrobiology Faculty Fellowship program / Faculty Scholar Research Award

2011: American Association for Cancer Research, AACR Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Award

2011: Distinguished Faculty research and development Award, from Coppin State University Research Council

2009: 2009 Postdoctoral Research Award, Research Showcase -2009 Case western Reserve University

2007: F.C. Mark Graduate Teaching Assistantship Award For Excellence in Teaching Organic Chemistry

2007: North East Ohio Science and Engineering Fair (NEOSEF) - Dr. Hany Sobhi participated in the judging for the American Chemical Society special awards in chemistry projects on March 13, 2007.

2007:  Doctoral Dissertation Research Expense Award, Cleveland State University, University Research Council

2006: F.C. Mark Graduate Teaching Assistantship Award for excellence in teaching NMR and Organic Chemistry Laboratories

Active Research Projects

• Research plans designed to monitor protein small molecule (substrate) interactions. This work spans from pure synthetic organic chemistry to qualitative and quantitative monitoring to biochemical reactions. Our research focuses on the synthesis of Bio-organic substrates- (Biomarkers)- Acyl carnitine, and Acyl Coenzyme A, for clinical diagnosis, and the investigation of the reaction mechanism, and intermediates characterization of specific metabolic pathways. Furthermore, we aim to investigate the protein-protein interaction and its influence in diseases progression. Recent efforts focused on critical needs in the area of microbiome biology, and more specifically synthesize and characterize microbe-derived metabolites (xenometabolites). This involves custom synthesis and spectroscopic characterization and full quantification by mass spectrometry of xenometabolites or xenometabolite-derivatives.
• Recent research projects focused on the synthesis of specialty-functionalized biodegradable photo polymers and the development of a photochemical strategy for cross-linking biopolymers for scaffolds, coatings and prostheses. We developed a series of phosphine oxides photo initiators that can achieve compatibility with aqueous media with improved performance. This type of initiator is promising in biomedical applications, specifically for Orthopedic, clinical dentistry and bone tissue engineering, since it is relatively nontoxic and may become incorporated innocuously into organic matrices and tissues.

Active Research Projects

• Research plans designed to monitor protein small molecule (substrate) interactions. This work spans from pure synthetic organic chemistry to qualitative and quantitative monitoring to biochemical reactions. Our research focuses on the synthesis of Bio-organic substrates- (Biomarkers)- Acyl carnitine, and Acyl Coenzyme A, for clinical diagnosis, and the investigation of the reaction mechanism, and intermediates characterization of specific metabolic pathways. Furthermore, we aim to investigate the protein-protein interaction and its influence in diseases progression. Recent efforts focused on critical needs in the area of microbiome biology, and more specifically synthesize and characterize microbe-derived metabolites (xenometabolites). This involves custom synthesis and spectroscopic characterization and full quantification by mass spectrometry of xenometabolites or xenometabolite-derivatives.
• Recent research projects focused on the synthesis of specialty-functionalized biodegradable photo polymers and the development of a photochemical strategy for cross-linking biopolymers for scaffolds, coatings and prostheses. We developed a series of phosphine oxides photo initiators that can achieve compatibility with aqueous media with improved performance. This type of initiator is promising in biomedical applications, specifically for Orthopedic, clinical dentistry and bone tissue engineering, since it is relatively nontoxic and may become incorporated innocuously into organic matrices and tissues.

The Center for Organic Synthesis was founded in 2011 by Dr. Hany F. Sobhi, Professor of Organic and Clinical Chemistry. The primary objective of the center is to develop strategies to synthesize, purify, and full spectroscopic characterization of small bioorganic molecules that can be used for clinical diagnosis (biomarkers), and to understand the pathogenic mechanisms underlying the clinical manifestations of diseases, that lead to potential new drugs, and/or suggested therapeutic strategy.

Dr. Hany F. Sobhi

Dr. Sobhi obtained his Ph.D. in Clinical Bioanalytical Chemistry, with a specialization in synthetic bioorganic chemistry from Cleveland State University in 2008. Following his M.S. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry in 2005. In 2008 he was appointed as an NIH Post-Doctoral Fellow, at the Center for Mitochondrial Diseases at the Department of Pharmacology, at Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine. In 2019 Dr. Sobhi was promoted to the rank of full Professor of organic and clinical chemistry at Coppin State University. Since 2011, Dr. Sobhi has established his research lab (Center for Organic Synthesis).

Shortly after he was awarded the Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Awards from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). In 2012 Dr. Sobhi received NASA / NAI Astrobiology Faculty Fellowship, and in 2013 he was awarded the NAP-NASA/ MIRS- Award 2013 and was appointed as visitor scientist at NASA. In 2015 Dr. Sobhi was awarded the Wilson H. Elkins Professorships, from the University System of Maryland.  Furthermore, Dr. Sobhi is the recipient of the 2015/2016 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty award USM/ BOR Board for excellence in research and innovation. For the past eleven years the center for organic Synthesis had received several grants from National institute of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), and USDA, to support the ongoing research efforts.

Dr. Sobhi research team is all undergraduate chemistry and biology students, and he engages his students in the research projects and, secure funds for student’s research scholarships. The primary objective of Dr. Sobhi’s research is to develop strategies to synthesis small bioorganic molecules that can be used for clinical diagnosis (biomarkers) and understand the pathogenic mechanisms underlying the clinical manifestations of diseases which could be clinically useful in treatment.  Dr. Sobhi is also interested in the development bio-active organic scaffolds for more efficient drug delivery that targeted hepatic therapy and the development of intelligent carrier using nanotechnology.

Dr. Sobhi has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research at national and international conferences. Dr. Sobhi is an active member of several professional scientific research organizations. Currently his most recent publication received an honorary award by the American Physiological Society for APSselect (http://apsselect.physiology.org/) and has been selected as one of the best recently published articles in Physiological Research. Dr. Sobhi had extend Coppin State University outreach and research network to several local national and international research institution, and he established network of collaborators with federal agencies, such as NASA/ GSFC department of defense DOD Army Research lab.

The Center for Organic Synthesis was founded in 2011 by Dr. Hany F. Sobhi, Professor of Organic and Clinical Chemistry. The primary objective of the center is to develop strategies to synthesize, purify, and full spectroscopic characterization of small bioorganic molecules that can be used for clinical diagnosis (biomarkers), and to understand the pathogenic mechanisms underlying the clinical manifestations of diseases, that lead to potential new drugs, and/or suggested therapeutic strategy.

Dr. Hany F. Sobhi

Dr. Sobhi obtained his Ph.D. in Clinical Bioanalytical Chemistry, with a specialization in synthetic bioorganic chemistry from Cleveland State University in 2008. Following his M.S. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry in 2005. In 2008 he was appointed as an NIH Post-Doctoral Fellow, at the Center for Mitochondrial Diseases at the Department of Pharmacology, at Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine. In 2019 Dr. Sobhi was promoted to the rank of full Professor of organic and clinical chemistry at Coppin State University. Since 2011, Dr. Sobhi has established his research lab (Center for Organic Synthesis).

Shortly after he was awarded the Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Awards from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). In 2012 Dr. Sobhi received NASA / NAI Astrobiology Faculty Fellowship, and in 2013 he was awarded the NAP-NASA/ MIRS- Award 2013 and was appointed as visitor scientist at NASA. In 2015 Dr. Sobhi was awarded the Wilson H. Elkins Professorships, from the University System of Maryland.  Furthermore, Dr. Sobhi is the recipient of the 2015/2016 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty award USM/ BOR Board for excellence in research and innovation. For the past eleven years the center for organic Synthesis had received several grants from National institute of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), and USDA, to support the ongoing research efforts.

Dr. Sobhi research team is all undergraduate chemistry and biology students, and he engages his students in the research projects and, secure funds for student’s research scholarships. The primary objective of Dr. Sobhi’s research is to develop strategies to synthesis small bioorganic molecules that can be used for clinical diagnosis (biomarkers) and understand the pathogenic mechanisms underlying the clinical manifestations of diseases which could be clinically useful in treatment.  Dr. Sobhi is also interested in the development bio-active organic scaffolds for more efficient drug delivery that targeted hepatic therapy and the development of intelligent carrier using nanotechnology.

Dr. Sobhi has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research at national and international conferences. Dr. Sobhi is an active member of several professional scientific research organizations. Currently his most recent publication received an honorary award by the American Physiological Society for APSselect (http://apsselect.physiology.org/) and has been selected as one of the best recently published articles in Physiological Research. Dr. Sobhi had extend Coppin State University outreach and research network to several local national and international research institution, and he established network of collaborators with federal agencies, such as NASA/ GSFC department of defense DOD Army Research lab.

The Center for Nanotechnology at Coppin State University was established in 2007 and it brings together faculty members and students from the College of Arts and Sciences. The center enjoys grant support from the Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), DOE, NASA, and Undergraduate Education and Research Traineeship (NSF-IGERT) program. The  work at the center focuses on experimental research and development in nano and bio technologies as well as on a strong complementary modeling and simulation effort that includes computational nanotechnology, computational nanoelectronics, and computational modeling of processes encountered in nanofabrication. In energy, the interest is on technologies for clean energy generation and storage. Specifically, there are on-going projects in the design and simulation of multi-junction photovoltaic cells for solar energy conversion based on semiconductor materials.

E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation

Awarded an E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation in the amount of $280,000 over a  seven year (2011-2017) period - The ‘E2 Energy to Educate’ grant will grow the next generation of renewable energy students from West Baltimore through a series of educational programs. Students from Coppin State University, Coppin Academy, Bluford  Drew Jemison High School, along with other high school students have in the past years explored the properties of solar cells and conducted investigations on the uses and applications of  nanomaterials, especially as used in solar cell devices to enhance their efficiency.

E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation - 2017

Students will be introduced to concepts associated with renewable energy including basic education in fuel cell technology:. Students will learn the principle of operation of fuel cell and be involved in the fabrication of the fuel cells Fuel Cells in Renewable energy systems: Predominant use of fossil fuel is unappealing due to environmental concerns and depleting fossil fuel. Fuel cells are valuable renewable energy sources as they do not cause any pollution. Students will be exposed to different types of fuel cells namely: Alkali fuel cells, Molten carbonate fuel cells, Phosphoric Acid fuels cells, Proton Exchange Fuel Cells and Solid Oxide Fuel cells. Renewable energy sources for transportation will likely replace fossil fuel sources in the not distant future.

The project will seek STEM careers:

1. Develop an infrastructure of renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal etc.) education among college and high school students
2. Develop STEM education for the next generation students from Baltimore area high school thru a series of renewable energy program
3. Develop a workface for existing and emerging green energy technology base US industries or companies
4. Bring the high-pay jobs of green energy technology to college and high school students
5. Encourage the use of renewable energy by the US industries or companies

E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation - 2016

There has been an exponential growth in the generation of renewable energy from sources such as Wind and Sun. However, production of energy from these unconventional sources is not continuous: The wind does not blow and the sun does not shine all the time at particular place. The use of energy storage and charge devices is therefore paramount for renewable energy applications such as in transportation. Two hundred forty (240) students form Blueford Jamison STEM Academy (BDJ), Carver Vocational Technical High School, Al-Rahmah High School (ARH), and Coppin Academy High School will be coached by ten faculty, one post-doctoral researcher, one research technician, and thirty students at the Coppin State University (CSU) Natural Sciences and Center for Nanotechnology on energy storage and charging system technologies and how they can be utilized in an environmentally friendly solar light rail. Students will receive hands on training and become acquainted with the energy storage, rapid charging devices, and the construction of a makeshift solar light rail. The above mentioned faculty, staff, and students will mentor students to undertake projects and explore career opportunities in renewable energy technologies.

E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation - 2015

The Coppin State University Science and Technology Center will provide opportunities for 200 high school students to explore how photovoltaic energy and dye sensitized solar cells are developed and applied to the real world. Five faculty members and five students at the Coppin State University (CSU) Department of Natural Sciences and Center for Nanotechnology will conduct research on photovoltaic energy and dye sensitized solar cells.  CSU faculty and students will mentor and expose 200 high schools students from Coppin Academy High School (CAHS), Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy (BDJ), Carver Vocational and Technical High School (Carver), Frederick Douglass High School, and Maryland Academy of Technology and Health Science Charter School (MATHS) students to innovative research on photovoltaic energy and dye sensitized solar cells. The 5 partnered high schools are located within a one miles radius of University. Coppin faculty members and students will mentor 50 high school students (10 from each school) as they design solar energy science projects that will be featured at the CSU 3rd International Symposium on Innovation of Science, Nanotechnology, Human Health and Environment for a Global Society. This summer over 200 scientists and science students from the USA and five other countries participated in the two day symposium on sustainable energy. The 2015 symposium will include interactive presentations and workshops by researchers and scientists with the goal of empowering and inspiring high school students about careers in the energy industries

E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation - 2014

The Coppin State University Science and Technology Center will provide opportunities for 200 high school students to explore how photovoltaic energy and dye sensitized solar cells are developed and applied to the real world. Five faculty members and five students at the Coppin State University (CSU) Department of Natural Sciences and Center for Nanotechnology will conduct research on photovoltaic energy and dye sensitized solar cells.  CSU faculty and students will mentor and expose 200 high schools students from Coppin Academy High School (CAHS), Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy (BDJ), Carver Vocational and Technical High School (Carver), Frederick Douglass High School, and Maryland Academy of Technology and Health Science Charter School (MATHS) students to innovative research on photovoltaic energy and dye sensitized solar cells. The 5 partnered high schools are located within a one miles radius of University. Coppin faculty members and students will mentor 50 high school students (10 from each school) as they design solar energy science projects that will be featured at the CSU 3rd International Symposium on Innovation of Science, Nanotechnology, Human Health and Environment for a Global Society.  This summer over 200 scientists and science students from the USA and five other countries participated in the two day symposium on sustainable energy. The 2015 symposium will include interactive presentations and workshops by researchers and scientists with the goal of empowering and inspiring high school students about careers in the energy industries.

E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation - 2013

120 students from Coppin State University and Coppin Academy will explore new energy technologies including quantum dot solar cells and nanotechnology. Student will explore how these technologies are developed and applied and what makes them succeed while others fail. Researchers and engineers in solar technology industry will mentor students as they design projects and explore career opportunities in solar technology. At the completion of the project, students will have a better understanding of solar energy technologies as measured by pre-test and post-test, design of solar cell with greater efficiency, and presentation of project results at energy conferences.

E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation -2012

225 students from Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy and Coppin State University will explore new energy technologies including nanocrystalline solar cell, silicon solar cells, multijunction solar cells, and nanotechnology. Student will explore how these technologies are developed and applied and what makes them succeed while others fail. Researchers and engineers in solar technology industry will mentor students as they design projects and explore career opportunities in solar technology. At the completion of the project, students will have a better understanding of solar energy technologies as measured by pre-test and post-test, design of solar cell with greater efficiency and presentation of project resu lts at energy conference.

E2-Energy to Educate Grant from the Constellation Energy Foundation - 2011

200 college and high-school students will explore the properties of solar cell and investigate how nanomaterials are used to increase the solar conversion efficiency of solar cells. Students will design, simulate, and fabricate new solar cells performance using organic materials, and investigate efficiency improvements with hands-on experimental approach.

Department of Education (SAFRA Title III Grant)

Research work at the Center for Nanotechnology is also partly funded by Department of Education (SAFRA Title III Grant) through Coppin State University.

USM Elkins Professorship Grant

Award to Coppin State University to support the appointment of Dr. Jamal Uddin, associate professor in the Department of Natural Science, as he continues his work with undergraduate and graduate students and Coppin's Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Center. ($40,000) --- 2014

Award to Coppin State University to support the work of Dr. Jamal Uddin, associate professor in the Department of Natural Sciences and founder and director of the Coppin Nanotechnology Center, with the CSU Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Center. ($65,000) --- 2013

Sustainable Energy Fund Grant for Energypath Conference

Members of the Center for Nanotechnology have been recipients for years of grants and scholarships from the sustainable energy fund for training on various renewable energy projects and participation in energypath conferences. 

Department of Defense/TEDCO Maryland Technology Development Corporation Grant 

The Center for Nanotechnology received a grant in the amount of  $89,000  from the Department of Defense/TEDCO Maryland Technology Development Corporation  for a Multi Junction Solar Cell Program ​​​​​

NASA Grant

The Center for Nanotechnology received a grant in the amount of  $4000 from NASA to carry out work on  the project titled centrifugally stiffened Solar Sails.