Suriya Rehman | Microbiology | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Suriya Rehman | Microbiology| Women Researcher Award

Dr. Suriya Rehman, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Suriya Rehman is a distinguished microbiologist and educator, holding a PhD in Microbial Toxicology from Jamia Hamdard University, India. With over a decade of teaching expertise, she currently serves as a faculty member at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. Her research spans diverse areas, including microbial screening, drug discovery, and molecular typing of MRSA. Dr. Rehman has been recognized globally, listed among the top 2% world scientists in 2022 and 2023. Passionate about community engagement, she delivers insightful lectures on topics like nanotechnology and climate change. 🧪🌍🔬

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Microbial Toxicology, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India (2010). M.Sc. in Microbiology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, UP, India (2002).

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

Institute of Research and Medical Consultations, IAU, Dammam, Saudi Arabia – Master course in Biotechnology (Sep 2019 – Present). Bangladesh International Higher Secondary, Dammam, KSA – IGCSE O and GCE A level (Apr 2011 – Apr 2014). Department of Bioresources, University of Kashmir, India – Master course in Bioresources (Jan 2009 – Sep 2010). NMC – SKY Institute of Medical & Allied Sciences, Noida, UP, India – Bsc Nursing (part-time) (Dec 2006 – Jan 2008).

🔬 Research Experience:

Notable research includes screening lipase-producing microbes, isolation and characterization of endophytes and extremophiles, and molecular typing of MRSA. Awarded as Among the Top 10 Researchers of the year 2020 by Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, KSA.

🏅 Awards/Medals:

Listed in the top 2% world scientists in 2023 and 2022 by Elsevier and Stanford University. Awarded as one of the Top 10 Researchers of the year 2020 by Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University.

💼 Funded Research Projects (Selected):

Green synthesis of nanoparticles for bioactivity against multidrug-resistant human pathogens. Designing ZnO/alginate-hierarchical silica biocomposite for biomedical applications. Laboratory Scale In-Situ Petroleum Hydrocarbon Bioremediation using geotextile filter, bacteria, and nutrients. Various COVID-19 research projects focusing on immune and thymus response, antiviral drugs, and targeted drug delivery.

🎙️ Invited Lectures:

Renowned speaker at international conferences on Nanotechnology and Climate Change. Guest lecture on “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)” at the Institute for Research and Medical Consultation.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 2457.
  • Citations – 2457.
  • h-index – 29.
  • Documents – 111.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

Research Focus 🌐🧪

Dr. Suriya Rehman’s research spans diverse areas with a primary focus on the isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from endophytic strains. Her pioneering work includes the isolation of a podophyllotoxin-producing strain of Fusarium oxysporum from Juniperus recurva and a camptothecin-producing Neurospora sp. from Nothapodytes foetida. She has delved into the therapeutic potential of Tanshinone IIA and explored the green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Bacillus haynesii. Dr. Rehman’s contributions extend to the fields of antimicrobial and anticandidal activities, highlighted by her work on bioinspired ZnO NPs and spinel chromium-substituted copper ferrite nanoparticles. Additionally, she has made significant strides in understanding the molecular aspects of MRSA isolates and exploring the anti-cancer properties of nanoparticles like Mn0.5Zn0.5SmxEuxFe1.8−2xO4. 🌱🧪🔬

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