Assoc Prof Dr Mohammed Abd El-ghany, Cairo University, Microbial nanobiotechnology, Best Researcher Award

The user has an impressive academic background, starting with a Bachelor of Science degree from Cairo University, Egypt, which they completed between 2002 and 2006. They then pursued an M.Sc. in Microbiology at the Botany and Microbiology Department of the Faculty of Science, Cairo University, from 2007 to 2011. Their M.Sc. thesis focused on the “Biodegradation of some Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by some soil fungi,” showcasing their research interests in environmental microbiology. Subsequently, they continued their academic journey by obtaining a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the same institution between 2012 and 2016. Their doctoral research centered on the “Purification and characterization of laccase from some soil microorganisms,” highlighting their expertise in microbial enzymology and biotechnology. Through their academic pursuits, they have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of microbiology.

The user has built a diverse and extensive professional career, primarily centered around their role as an educator at Cairo University, where they have been teaching since 2007. Their commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by their involvement in various administrative and leadership positions. They have supervised international operations for Biomap & Wallacea in 2008 and served as the Executive Supervisor at FLDC since 2015. Additionally, they have demonstrated their commitment to professional development by obtaining International Certified Professional Trainer certification in 2017. Their administrative roles include serving as the Manager of the IT Unit in the Faculty of Science from 2018 to 2019 and as the Treasurer for the Egyptian Botanical Society from 2018 to 2022. They are currently actively involved in various committees and units at Cairo University, including the Community Service and Environment Development Committee of the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Science Questionnaires Unit, the Technical Office for the Faculty of Science, and the Excellence Committee. Their recent responsibilities include managing the Questionnaire Unit and serving as the Executive Manager of the Sustainability Office at Cairo University. Their broad range of experiences reflects their dedication to both academic and administrative roles, making them a valuable asset to the university community.