Assistant Professor of Microbiology

Address: Faculty of Sciences, Sana’a University, Old University.

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Affiliations:

– Young Ambassador of American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Yemen 2020.

– Member of management of Yemeni   Society for Microbiology.

– Member of Social Committee of   Management of Female

Academicians Forum Sana’a   University.

– Member in Supervision Committee of Yemeni Biosafety and Biosecurity Association.

– Member in American Society for Microbiology.

 Languages:

• Arabic (Mother language)
• English (Very good).

EDUCATION

• Ph. D.:  Microbiology, Microbiology Section, Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University. 2009
• Sc.: Microbiology, Microbiology Section, Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University 2008-2006.
• Advanced English Language Courses: Scientific Institute for Girls, Sana’a, Yemen.
• M.Sc. Preliminary Year, (88.25%), in Microbiology, Biology Department- Faculty of Science, Sana’a University- Sana’a, Yemen.2004-2005
• B.Sc. (84.91%) in Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University, 1998-2001

Teaching Subjects:

       Theoretical:

General Biology /Microbial analysis, apparatus & techniques. /Mycology. /Advanced Mycology. /Advanced Microbial Physiology. /Medical        Microbiology /Botany /General Microbiology Protozoology.

      Practical Subjects:

Biology /Cell Biology. /Microbial analysis, apparatus & techniques.   /Industrial Microbiology  /  Microbial Ecology /Soil Microbiology /Microbial Genetics /Biological Resistance.

Scientific activities:

Supervision on many graduation researches and master thesis in Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Biology Department, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a University- Assistant Professor (2015– now).
• Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University- Head of Microbiology Section (2017-2019).
• Al Razi University, Lecturer (2011-2015).
• OMV Yemen Exploration & Production Ltd.-Biologist (October, 2010).
• Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University- Demonstrator (2009-2014).
• Environment Protection Authority, Sana’a, Yemen- Trainee (2003).

SKILLS

• Very good experience in extraction of purification and separation of antimicrobial agents.
• Very good experience in different fields of microbiology including:
• Actinomycetes identification, enzymatic activity, biological control,…….etc.
• Very good experience in the identification of fungi, extraction of aflatoxins and other applied microbiology.
• Good computer skills (Windows, Microsoft office, Internet, Chemo office & TISee computer program).
• Ability to grasp and learn quickly with great talent to enhance what was acquired.

Workshops:

• ASM workshop on scientific writing and publishing, April-2013, Sana’a Yemen. The American Society of Microbiology.
• Global Bio-risk management Curriculum courses, June- 2013, Amman, Jordan. Sandia National Laboratories.
• The culture of responsibility: Biological safety, May- 2014, Sana’a, Yemen. The American Society of Microbiology and Faculty of Science, Sana’a University.
• Lecturer at ASM workshop on Collection specimen management and clinical relevance, April- 2016, Sana’a Yemen. The American Society of Microbiology, Faculty of International for medical Sciences and Faculty of Science, Sana’a, Yemen.
• Microbiology program specification workshops April and August 2016, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University.
• Re-emerging of Infectious Diseases in Yemen, July, 2019, Sana’a, Yemen. The American Society of Microbiology.
• Bio-risk Management Training for Public and Animal Health Laboratories, October, 2019, Amman, Jordan. The eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) and Princess Haya Biotechnology Center (PHBC).
• Laboratory Emergency and Preparedness Response Training for Yemeni Life Scientists, October, 2019. American Society of Microbiology and Riskren.
• Participant in at First Laboratory Medicine Conference- Yemen, 11-13, January 2020.
• Trainer at Bio-risk Management Workshop, 18-22 January 2020. National Center of Public Health Laboratories.
• Member in Academic Qualification of Microbiology section for Microbiology program specification, Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Sana’a University
• Trainer in the private Health sector program for health workers to face Coronavirus (Covid 19) about 449 trainees in 81 private hospitals, 13 April- 4 May 2020.

Articles & Research:

1. Contamination of drinking water in Sana’a City with coliform (Graduation project).
2. Isolation of Thiobacillus species from hot springs in Damat City (in M.Sc. Preliminary Year in Microbiology).
3. Detection of Extracellular Enzymes Produced by Fungi Isolated from Dried Fruits. Thamar University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences 2009 A (1) 01-10.
4. Mycoflora and Total Aflatoxin Isolated from Dry Dates in Sana’a, Yemen. Thamar University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences 2009 A (1) 1119.
5. Fungal contamination and aflatoxins content of raisins in Sana’a City, Republic of Yemen. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research 26 (112): 4148 (2008).
6. Mycological study on skin diseases in Taiz City, Yemen. Journal of Environmental Studies. 15:59-66. (2016).
7. Characterization of an oligosaccharide isolated from Streptomyces californicus with antibacterial activity against Erwinia carotovora carotovora (under press).