Zied Hosni

University of Glasgow

Papers

2

Total Citations

169

H-Index

2

About

Zied Hosni is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of inorganic chemistry and automation, whose work is reshaping how we discover complex molecular structures. His primary research areas include polyoxometalate chemistry, self-assembly, and the application of robotics to chemical discovery. Hosni’s most significant contribution lies in developing systematic workflows—executable by both humans and robots—for the discovery and crystallization of gigantic polyoxometalates. This work addresses a fundamental challenge in chemistry: the contingent, often serendipitous nature of forming and crystallizing large, self-assembled molecules. By formalizing this process, his research has opened new avenues for reproducible, high-throughput discovery of these structurally intricate compounds. His landmark 2017 paper on this topic has garnered over 126 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. A companion publication with 43 citations further details the methodology, highlighting the growing interest in automating synthetic chemistry. Hosni’s work is notable for bridging traditional synthetic skill with modern robotic precision, offering a blueprint for how laboratories can accelerate the discovery of novel materials. For students and researchers, his research exemplifies a forward-looking approach where human intuition and machine efficiency collaborate to solve long-standing chemical puzzles.

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H-Index
2
Papers
169
Total Citations
85
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Human versus Robots in the Discovery and Crystallization of Gigantic Polyoxometalates
126 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of Glasgow

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