Assoc Prof Dr. Samia Abouelkheir | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award.

National institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF),Egypt

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Assoc Prof Dr. Samia Saad Abouelkheir is a highly experienced Associate Professor specializing in marine microbiology with over 16 years of teaching and research experience at the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) in Alexandria, Egypt. She is dedicated to providing a high standard of education and has published numerous articles in top international journals. Dr. Abouelkheir is renowned for her expertise in marine microbiology and nanobiotechnology, with a strong commitment to advancing her field through research and innovation.

🎓 Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology from the University of Alexandria, Egypt (2016).

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microbiology from the University of Alexandria, Egypt (2010).

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Botany and Microbiology from the University of Alexandria, Egypt (2004).

🔍 Research Focus:

Dr. Abouelkheir’s research focuses on marine microbiology, nanobiotechnology, and their applications in biofuel production and environmental conservation. She has developed innovative methods for isolating, culturing, and identifying marine microorganisms, and has explored the use of nanomaterials in biofuel production. Her projects include the cloning of multi-tolerant marine bacterial amylase genes and the potential applications of nano-amylase and nano-immobilization in biofuel production.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Dr. Abouelkheir has received numerous honors and awards for her contributions to marine microbiology and nanobiotechnology. Her work has been recognized for its impact on sustainable living and climate action. She is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the Global Ambassadors of Sustainability, the Arab Society of Materials Science, the American Society for Microbiology, and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Professional Experience: 💼

Dr. Abouelkheir has been an Associate Professor of Marine Microbiology at NIOF since October 2006. She has developed and implemented advanced workshops in marine microbiology and nanobiotechnology, and has published eight research articles and three book chapters on these topics. Her teaching includes courses on extremophiles and their applications, as well as supervision of numerous graduate projects and theses in microbiological industry and applied chemistry.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity of ε‐Poly‐L‐Lysine (ε‐PL) Produced by a Marine Bacillus subtilis sp.

Authors: NA El‐Sersy, AE Abdelwahab, SS Abouelkheir, DM Abou‐Zeid, SA Sabry

Journal: Journal of Basic Microbiology

Citations: 111

Year of Publication: 2012

Novel Research on Nanocellulose Production by a Marine Bacillus velezensis Strain SMR: A Comparative Study

Authors: SS Abouelkheir, MS Kamara, SM Atia, SA Amer, MI Youssef, …

Journal: Scientific Reports

Citations: 26

Year of Publication: 2020

Large Scale Production of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles by the Haloarchaeon Halobiforma sp. N1 and Their Potential in Localized Hyperthermia Cancer Therapy

Authors: NFA Salem, SS Abouelkheir, AM Yousif, BP Meneses-Brassea, SA Sabry, …

Journal: Nanotechnology

Citations: 19

Year of Publication: 2020

Magnetic Nanostructured Materials: From Lab to Fab

Author: A Tiwari

Publisher: Elsevier

Citations: 19

Year of Publication: 2018

Screening of Marine Fatty Acids Producing Bacteria with Antimicrobial Capabilities

Authors: AM Gad, EA Beltagy, UM Abdul-Raouf, MA El-Shenawy, SS Abouelkheir

Journal: Chemistry of Advanced Materials

Citations: 15

Year of Publication: 2016

Author Metrics 📊 :

Scopus Author ID: 57205064866

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Dr. Abouelkheir’s work has garnered significant citations, reflecting her impact and recognition in the scientific community.

📅 Research Timeline:

2006-2023: Associate Professor at NIOF, Alexandria, Egypt.

2018-2022: Led the project for establishing the unit of conservation and circulation of marine microbes of economic value at NIOF.

2020-2023: Conducted the project on multi-tolerant marine bacterial amylase gene(s) cloning and potential applications of nano-amylase and nano-immobilization for biofuel production.