Department of biological science, at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.
Prof. Dr. Fadia Mohamed Youssef Askar El Sherif is an esteemed plant physiologist and biotechnologist, specializing in stress physiology, micropropagation, and plant genetic engineering. With a career spanning three decades, she has made significant contributions to plant biotechnology, medicinal plant research, and sustainable agriculture. She has held academic positions at Suez Canal University, Egypt, and King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, fostering international collaborations and mentoring the next generation of researchers.
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Education 🎓
Ph.D. in Floriculture & Biotechnology (2009) – Suez Canal University, Egypt & University of Hamburg, Germany
M.Sc. in Floriculture (1997) – Suez Canal University, Egypt
B.Sc. in Agricultural Science (1993) – Suez Canal University, Egypt
Professional Experience 💼
Professor, Department of Horticulture – Suez Canal University, Egypt (Since 2019)
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences – King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia (2013–2022)
Visiting Scholar – Institute of Forest Genetics, University of Hamburg, Germany (2006–2008)
Associate Professor, Horticulture Department – Suez Canal University, Egypt (2014–2019)
Assistant Lecturer & Demonstrator – Suez Canal University, Egypt (1993–2014)
Throughout her career, she has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervised multiple research projects in plant physiology, biotechnology, and horticulture.
Awards & Honors 🏆
International Publishing Award (2013–2023) – Suez Canal University, Egypt
Recognized for outstanding research contributions in plant biotechnology
Numerous supervised M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, shaping the future of agricultural biotechnology
Top Noted Publications 📚
Effect of gamma irradiation on enhancement of some economic traits and molecular changes in Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – F. El Sherif, S. Khattab, E. Ghoname, N. Salem, K. Radwan – 89 citations – Life Science Journal – 2011
Foliar application of Moringa oleifera leaves extract altered stress-responsive gene expression and enhanced bioactive compounds composition in Ocimum basilicum – M.A. Alkuwayti, F. El-Sherif, Y.K. Yap, S. Khattab – 50 citations – South African Journal of Botany – 2020
Silybum marianum L. plants under abiotic elicitation: Silybin content and overexpression of chalcone synthase genes – H.A.S. El-Garhy, S. Khattab, M.M.A. Moustafa, R. Abou Ali, A.Z.A. Azeiz, F. El-Sherif – 45 citations – Plant Physiology and Biochemistry – 2016
Aloe vera leaf extract as a potential growth enhancer for Populus trees grown under in vitro conditions – F. El Sherif – 42 citations – American Journal of Plant Biology – 2017
Effect of manure and bio-fertilizers on growth, yield, silymarin content, and protein expression profile of Silybum marianum – E.G. Ismail, W.W. Mohamed, S. Khattab, F.E. Sherif – 42 citations – International Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants – 2013
Conclusion
Dr. El Sherif is a highly qualified researcher with a strong publication record, international exposure, and leadership in plant biotechnology and physiology. She is a suitable candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award, especially if she can highlight her research impact, citations, and leadership roles in more detail.