Prof. Dr. El Sayed El Habbasha, NRC, Egypt
Prof. Dr. El Sayed Fathi El Habbasha is a prominent Egyptian agricultural scientist specializing in crop production, plant nutrition, and agricultural sustainability 🌱. With a Ph.D. from Cairo University (2005) focusing on biochemical fertilization of groundnuts 🥜, he has over two decades of research experience at the National Research Centre (NRC), where he currently serves as a professor 👨🏫. Dr. Habbasha is renowned for his work in hydroponics, plant factory technology, and sustainable agriculture practices 🌾. He has published extensively in national and international journals 📚 and collaborates with global partners across Europe 🌍 to promote food security and sustainability.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Prof. Dr. El Sayed El Habbasha
Prof. Dr. El Sayed El Habbasha is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award in the field of agricultural sciences, particularly crop production. With a career spanning over two decades at the National Research Centre (NRC), Egypt, Dr. Habbasha has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, food security, and innovative agricultural practices.
Education and Experience
- 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences – Menoufiya University (1994)
- 🎓 Master’s in Agricultural Sciences – Ain Shams University (2001)
Thesis: “Effect of nitrogen fertilization on yield of some newly released wheat varieties”
- 🎓 Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences – Cairo University (2005)
Thesis: “Effect of bio-chemical fertilization on groundnut”
- 👨🔬 Scholarship Student – NRC, Field Crops Research Department (1996-1998)
- 👨🔬 Researcher Assistant – NRC (1998-2001)
- 🧪 Assistant Researcher – NRC (2001-2005)
- 🔬 Researcher – NRC (2005-2010)
- 🧑🏫 Associate Professor – NRC (2010-2015)
- 👨🏫 Professor – NRC (2015-Present)
Professional Development
Dr. Habbasha excels in diverse agricultural fields, including plant nutrition 🌿, crop production 🌾, and hydroponics technology 💧. He has vast expertise in conducting experiments in reclaimed sandy soils and marketing improved seeds 🌱. A skilled leader, he has developed numerous scientific proposals, coordinated international projects, and collaborated with partners in Europe 🌍. Dr. Habbasha has organized workshops, conferences, and exhibitions 🎤 and provides technical support to agricultural companies. His work advances sustainability, food security, and agro-processing technologies 🍎, showcasing his dedication to integrating innovative practices into Egypt’s agricultural sector 🇪🇬.
Research Focus
Dr. Habbasha’s research emphasizes agricultural sustainability 🌱, food security 🍚, and crop production optimization 🌾. His expertise includes hydroponics 💧, plant nutrition 🌿, and high-efficiency plant factory technology 🏭. He is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture in arid and reclaimed soils 🌵 and focuses on non-traditional crop production 🥜. By integrating biotechnological solutions, Dr. Habbasha contributes to enhancing productivity, reducing resource use, and improving food systems 🌽. His global collaborations 🌍 and technical contributions to agriculture companies reflect his mission to address global food security challenges through science and innovation 🌟.
Awards and Honors
- 🏅 Membership – Egyptian Society for Crop Science
- 🏆 Membership – International Scientific Academy of Engineering and Technology (ISAET)
- 🏅 Membership – American Association for Science and Technology (AASCIT)
- 🏆 President – Junior Scientists Society
Publication Top Notes:
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📜 Preparation and characterization of pectin/hydroxyethyl cellulose/clay/TiO2 bionanocomposite films for microbial pathogen removal from contaminated water , 4 citations.
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🍊 Polyphenol-Rich Extracts and Essential Oil from Egyptian Grapefruit Peel as Potential Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Anti-Inflammatory Food Additives , 4 citations.
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🧴 Formulation and Characterization of Non-Toxic, Antimicrobial, and Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer Nanoemulgel Based on Lemon Peel Extract, 1 citation.
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🍋 Egyptian Citrus Essential Oils Recovered from Lemon, Orange, and Mandarin Peels: Phytochemical and Biological Value , 5 citations.
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🌱 Development and Evaluation of Pectin extracted from Citrus sinensis peel and micro/nanocellulose from the solid fraction of citrus wastes , 1 citation.