Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, University of Malaya, Malaysia (2018).

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, IAU, Iran (2007)

B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry, IAU, Iran (2003).

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, China (2023-Present).

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Malaysia (2020-2021).

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University of Malaya, Malaysia (2019-2020).

Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, Malaysia (2013-2018).

Dr. Mojtaba Tabandeh is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU). He earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, where he developed his expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and interdisciplinary research. Dr. Tabandeh joined Wenzhou-Kean University in 2023 and is actively engaged in teaching, research, student mentoring, and academic service. He teaches a broad range of chemistry courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with particular interests in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and laboratory-based chemical education. He is also committed to mentoring undergraduate students and involving them in research projects and hands-on laboratory research. His research aims to integrate synthetic organic chemistry to develop functional molecules and materials with potential therapeutic and technological applications. A major focus of his research is the development of glycolipids and functional molecular systems, combining carbohydrates and lipids, two important renewable classes of chemical building blocks. His research works explore various potential applications in areas including targeted drug delivery, biomedical materials, bioconjugation, and molecular self-assembly. Dr. Tabandeh's broader research interests include biorthogonal click chemistry, biomedical applications of ionic liquids, and chemical approaches to drug delivery. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Tabandeh has participated in and contributed to national and international research projects and collaborations involving researchers and institutions in Malaysia, France, United States, China, and Iran. He has also been involved in securing research funding and developing interdisciplinary research initiatives. His research findings have been published in peer-reviewed international journals, including high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals, and presented at prestigious national and international conferences in chemistry and related disciplines.

Synthetic Organic & Carbohydrate Chemistry

Biomedical Application of Ionic Liquids

Medicinal Chemistry

Glycolipids

Drug Delivery

Medicinal Chemistry (STME 5625) (Graduate Level)

Medicinal Chemistry (CHEM4190) (Undergraduate Level)

Advanced Organic Preparations (CHEM4182)

Organic Chemistry II (CHEM2582)

Organic Chemistry I (CHEM2581)

Organic Chemistry Lab II (CHEM2582L)

Organic Chemistry Lab I (CHEM2581L)

Chemistry I (CHEM1083)

Chemistry II (CHEM1084)

Independent Chemistry Research I (CHEM3901)

1. Zhang, L., Tabandeh, M., & Deepak, V. “Angelic acid prevents RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis through pathway-biased inhibition of MAPK–NFATc1 signaling”. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2026, 48 (4), 412.
2. Zhang, L., Xie, C., Bao, X., Tabandeh, M., & Deepak, V. “Methyl carnosate, a carnosic acid derivative, attenuates osteoclastogenesis via modulation of RANKL-induced NF-κB activity”. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2026, 17, 1825049.
3. Zhang, L., Xie, C., Bao, X., Li, X., Velez, H., Basit, F., Ding, Y., Tabandeh, M., & Deepak, V. Asarinin Inhibits RANKL-Induced Osteoclast Differentiation by Targeting the p38/ERK–c-Fos–NFATc1 Axis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026, 27(16), 7159.
4. Tabandeh, M., Cheng, C.K., Centi, J., Show, P. L., Chen, W., Ling, T. C., Ong, H. C., Ng, E., Juan, J.C. & Lam, S. S. “Recent advancement of deoxygenation of fatty acids via homogeneous catalysis for biofuel production”. Molecular Catalysis, 523, 2022, 111207.
5. Sadeghpour, M., Yusoff, R., Aroua M. K., Tabandeh, M. “Modification of polyethylene glycol with choline chloride and evaluation of the CO2 absorption capacity of their aqueous solutions”. Greenhouse Gases: Science & Technology, 2018, 8(2), 324-334.
6. Tabandeh, M., Salman, A. A., Goh, E. W., Heidelberg, T., & Hussen, R. S. D. “Renewable resources-based approach to biantennary glycolipids”. Chemistry and Physics of Lipids, 2018, 212, 111-119.
7. Tabandeh, M., Goh, E. W., Salman, A. A., Heidelberg, T., & Hussen, R. S. D. “Functionalized glycolipids for potential bioconjugation of vesicles”. Carbohydrate Research, 2018, 469, 14-22.
8. Salman, A. A., Tabandeh, M., Heidelberg, T., Hussen, R. S. D., & Ali, H. M. “Alkyl-imidazolium glycosides: non-ionic—cationic hybrid surfactants from renewable resources”. Carbohydrate Research, 2015, 412, 28–33.
9. Salman, A. A., Tabandeh, M., Heidelberg, T., & Duali Hussen, R. S. “Functional glycolipid-crown-ethers by click chemistry”. Carbohydrate Research, 2015, 406, 41–45.

1. Oral Presentation: Mojtaba Tabandeh, “Biantennary Guerbet-type Glycolipids for Vesicular Drug Delivery: Synthetic Challenges Overview Through a Green Approach”, The 31st International Carbohydrate Symposium, (14-19 July 2024), Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.

2. Oral Presentation: Mojtaba Tabandeh & Thorsten Heidelberg, “Novel Biantennary Glycolipids for Targeting Vesicular Drug Delivery Systems”, International Conference in Organic Synthesis (ICOS), (21-24 August 2016), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

3. Oral Presentation: Mojtaba Tabandeh & Ramin Rezaei, “Ring Opening Reaction of Epoxides with Alkoxide Ions Supported on Silica Gel under Solvent-Free Conditions”, 3rd Iranian National Congress on Chemistry, (30-31 May 2007), Azad University, Iran.

Internal Start-Up Research Grant (ISRG), (Grant No: ISRG2023027) – PI

Project Title: "Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Biantennary Glycolipid Biosurfactants from Sustainable Resources and Investigation of their Role in Life Sciences".

Duration: 2024-2026, (Amount: 250,000 RMB)