PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Khalid Mohammed Naji Saeed

Address: Chemistry Dept. Faculty of Science,

Sana’a University, Sana’a

Nationality: Yemeni

Position: Professor of Biochemistry

E-mail: khalid.naji@su.edu.ye

EDUCATION

Post-Doctoral (PD): University of Konstanz, Germany, 11.2018 – 12.2020.

PhD (Biochemistry): Bangalore University, India. 2003- 2008. Awarded 28/10/2008.

Thesis Title: Response of Horse gram (Mycrotyolma uniflorum) to abiotic stress

MSc (Biochemistry): Bangalore University. Awarded 31.7.2002.

Thesis Title: Partial purification and characterization of esterase from Dolichos lablab seeds

BSc (Chemistry/ Biology), Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen. Awarded 07.1995. (3.52 Honors)

EXPERIENCE

Peer Review experience

• Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports, Springer Nature, (2026–present)
• Associate Editor, Sana’a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, (2025–present)
• Inner and external Examiner for the PhD and MSc theses.
• Examiner for the Graduation projects, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sana’a University. 2016- 2017.
• Editor of Faculty of Science Bulletin (FSB) –Sana’a University. 2012- 2015
• Technical editor for the Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Journal of Biological Sciences, American Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences.
• Reviewer for more than 56 international journals Q1-Q4, Full peer review details are available at the web page: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/1608719

Technical Consultancy Experience

• Chair of the National Technical Standards Committee for Cosmetics – Yemen Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Organization (YSMO), Sana’a, Yemen (2011–2018)
• Member of the National Technical Standards Committee for Textiles and Leather – Yemen Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Organization (YSMO), Sana’a, Yemen (2012–2018)
• Member of the National Technical Standards Committee for Detergents and Chemicals – Yemen Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Organization (YSMO), Sana’a, Yemen (2014–2018)

TRAINING COURSES & WORKSHOPS

• Webinar on editorial decision-making at *Scientific Reports* – Springer Nature 2026
• Webinar on the assessment of reviewer reports and editorial decision-making (for broad-scope journals) – Springer Nature 2026
• Webinar on assessing newly submitted manuscripts: determining suitability for peer review – Springer Nature 2026
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Alfatraining – Konstanz- Germany (29/4-24/5) 2024.
• Chemistry & Microbiology labs Safety. Konstanz University, Konstanz, Germany 2019- 2024)
• Chemical and Microbiological Waste Management. Konstanz University, Konstanz, Germany 2019- 2024)
• “Instructional strategies, Instruction techniques and methods of evaluation” Training program for Sana’a University faculties, Center of undergraduate instruction development, Sana’a University, Sana’a. (04-18) August, 2009.
• Training in RNAi techniques associated with stress physiology, “RNAi Technology and applications” short-term training course for Mid-Career Scientists & UG/PG Faculty. Held in Maharani’s Science College for Women, Bangalore, India. February (10-25) 2014.

CONFERENCES

1. Dowman S., Naji K. M, Al-Mahdi, A. Y., Humid, A. Physicochemical characteristics and total phenols for some famous Yemeni honey and the extent of conformity with regional and international standards. 8^th Scientific conference of The Yemeni Biological Society, IBB University, IBB, Yemen, September 13-15. (2014)
2. Naji, K. M., Al-Maktari, M. A., Al-Hazmi, M., Assessment of some biochemical constituents in the blood of people chewing Khat (Catha edulis) in Sana’a city, Yemen. 7^th Scientific conference of The Yemeni Biological Society, held in the Cultural center, Sana’a, Yemen. Sep. 28-29 (2010)
3. Naji, M. and Devaraj V. R. Biochemical responses of tissue-cultured and normal seedlings of Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) under drought stress, a comparative study. 6^th Scientific Conference of The Yemeni Biological Society, Taiz, Yemen. November 14-15. (2009)
4. Naji, M. and Devaraj V. R. “Antioxidant Enzymes and Antioxidants of Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) During Abiotic Stress. 75 ^th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists held in Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, INDIA. December 18-20. (2006)
5. Naji, M. and Devaraj V. R. Antioxidants and Antioxidant enzymes of horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) during high temperature stress. National conference of Chemistry, held at the Chemistry dept. Bangalore University, Bangalore, India. September 27-29. (2006)
6. Naji, M. and Devaraj V. R. Effect of high temperature stress on Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum)”. The Life Science Symposium on “Molecular biology of stress response and its applications” sponsored by DAE-BRNS held at Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) – Mumbai, India. December 19-21. (2005)

RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

1. Al-Subari, A. A., Al-Khatib, B. Y., Al-Tamimi, A. H. S., Al-Arami, A. M., & Naji, K. M, Ameliorative effects of tallow and olive oil on hyperlipidemia-induced atherogenesis in male albino rats. Scientific Reports. 16, 4626, 2026
2. Myrene R. Dsouza, Khalid M. Naji, Manjula K. Ramaiah, Sharangouda J. Patil, Revolutionizing Biomedical Waste Management: Embracing Innovative Technologies for a Healthier Future. In “Solid Waste Management: A Roadmap for Sustainable Environmental Practices and Circular Economy” 1^st edition, Springer.
3. Myrene R. D‘souza, Khalid Mohammed Naji, Epigallocatechin Gallate: Nutritional and Pharmacological Intervention in the Treatment of Diseases. In” Antioxidants as Nutraceuticals” 12/2024. 1^st edition, Apple Academic Press.
4. Azzam, Sadeq H., Qais YM Abdullah, Ebrahim A. Al-Mamary, and Khaled M. Naji. “Comprehensive Review of Yemeni Commiphora myrrha: Phytochemicals, Extraction Methods, Therapeutic Properties, and Medicinal Applications.” Sana’a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology3, no. 4 (2025): 1008-1032.
5. Farlow, A.J., Rupasinghe, D.B., Naji, K.M., Capon, R.J., and Spiteller, D. Rosenbergiella meliponini D21B Isolated from Pollen Pots of the Australian Stingless Bee Tetragonula carbonaria. Microorganisms, (2023) 11(4), 1005.
6. Al-Mahbashi, A.A., Alshawkany, A.R., Naji, K.M., Alghalibi, S.M., Abdullah, Q.Y. and Al-Khalqi, E.A. Epstein-Barr Virus Genotypes and Phylogeny among Cancer Patients in Sana’a City, Yemen. Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences, (2023) 16(1).
7. Dowman, S.A., Naji, K.M., and Al-Hakmi, S.Y. Physicochemical characteristics and total phenols content for some kinds of Yemeni honey: A comparative study. University of Aden Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, (2023) 27(1), 83-95.
8. Madan Junghare, Jasmin Frey, Khalid M. Naji, Dieter Spiteller, Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad, Bernhard Schink. isophthalate: coenzyme a ligase initiates anaerobic degradation of xenobiotic isophthalate. BMC Microbiology (2022) 22 (1), 227
9. Naji, K. M., Al-Khatib, B. Y., Al-Haj, N. S., D’souza M. R. Hepatoprotective Activity of Melittin on Isoniazid- and Rifampicin-Induced Liver Injuries in Male Albino Rats. BMC Pharmacology & Toxicology 22 (1), 1-11
10. Naji, K. M., Thamer, F. H., Numan, A. A., Dauqan, E. M., Alshaibi, Y. M., D’souza, M. R. Ferric-Bipyridine Assay: A novel spectrophotometric method for measurement of antioxidant capacity. Heliyon, (2020) 6: e03162
11. Shediwah, F. M. H., Naji, K. M., Gumaih, H. S., Alhadi, F. A., Al-Hammami, A. L., D’souza, M. R. Antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic activity of Costus speciosus against atherogenic diet-induced hyperlipidemia in rabbits. Journal of Integrative Medicine. (2019) 17:181-191
12. Maqtari, M. A., Naji, K. M., Ali, L. K., Extraction and Immobilization of Proteolytic Enzymes from Local Yemeni Bean Seeds (Dolichos Lablab L.). American Research Journal of Biosciences (2019) 5:1-6
13. Marea, S., Naji, K. M., Gawli, K., Rajesha, J. Protective Effect of Secoisolariciresinol Diglycoside in Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology. (2018) 9:567-573.
14. Mohammed, F., Abdulwali, N., Guillaume, D., Tenyang, N., Ponka, R., Al-Gadabi, K., Naji, K. M. Chemical composition and mineralogical residence of sesame oil from plants grown in different Yemeni environments. Microchemical Journal (2018)140: 269–277
15. Abdullah, Q. Y., Edrees, W. H., Al-kaf, A. G., & Naji, K. M. Biodegradation of Paracetamol by Native Bacterial Strains Isolated from Yemeni Pharmaceutical Wastewater Plant in Sana’a. Chronicles of Pharmaceutical Science (2018) 2:512-522.
16. Al-Maydama, H. M., Abduljabbar, A. A., Al-Maqtari, M. A., Naji. M. Study of Temperature and Irradiation Influence on the Physicochemical Properties of Aspirin. Journal of Molecular Structure (2018) 1157:364–373.
17. Edrees, W. H., AL-Kaf, A G., Abdullah, Q. Y., Naji. M., Isolation and Identification of a New Bacterial Strains Degrading Paracetamol Isolated from Yemeni Environment. Clinical Biotechnology and Microbiology (2018) 1:257–70
18. Edrees, W. H., Qais Y. Abdullah, Naji, M., AL-Kaf, A. G., Biodegradation of Paracetamol by Native Fungal Species Inhabiting Wastewater of a Pharmaceutical Factory in Sana’a, Yemen. Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2018) 2:35–41.
19. Thamer, F. H., Dauqan, E. M. A., Naji, K. M. The effect of drying temperature on the antioxidant activity of thyme extracts. Journal of Food Technology and Preservation (2018) 2:15-19.
20. Naji, K. M., Al-Shaibani, E. S., Alhadi, F. A., D’souza, M. R. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of single clove garlic against CCl ₄-induced hepatic damage in rabbits. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2017) 17: 411.
21. Al-Maqtari, M. A., Naji, M., Ali, L. K., Purification and Characterization of Proteolytic Enzymes from Local Yemeni Bean Seeds (Dolichos Lablab l.). Journal of Modern Science & Engineering (2017) 1:8–13.
22. Al-Kaf, A. G., Naji, K. M., Abdullah, Q. Y. M., Edrees, W. H. A. Occurrence of Paracetamol in Aquatic Environments and Transformation by Microorgan-isms: A Review. Chronicles of Pharmaceutical Science (2017) 1:341-355.
23. Dauqan, E. M. A., Thamer, F. H., Naji, M., Alshaibi, Y. Different Extraction Methods and Antioxidant Properties of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Herb. International Journal of Chemical Science (2017) 1:110–116.
24. Wadhah H. A. E., Abdullah, Q. Y. M., AL-Kaf, A. G., Naji, M., A Review on Comparative Study Between the Physicochemical and Biological Processes for Paracetamol Degradation” Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2017) 2:18-27
25. Naji, M., & V R. Devaraj. Alteration of amylase and phosphatase in Macrotyloma uniflorum under influence of cadmium, mercury and zinc stress. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2016) 2:8-14.
26. Naji, M., Maher A. Al-Maqtari, Adnan A. Al-Asbahi, Qais Y. M. Abdullah, Nagesh B. R, V R Devaraj Effect of daily chewing soft buds and leaves of Catha edulis (Khat) on the antioxidant defence system and oxidative stress markers in blood Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (2015)40 :1-6
27. Naji, M., Qais Yusuf A, Aida Q. Al-Zagri, Saeed M. Alghalebi. Evaluating the biodeterioration enzymatic activities of fungal contamination isolated from some Ancient Yemeni mummies preserved in the national museum Biochemistry Research Journal. (2014) 2014:1-9
28. Naji, M., Devaraj V. R., Biochemical Response Trends of Macrotyloma uniflorum, Lam. Subjected to Dehydration Stress in Different Growth Conditions, World Applied Sciences Journal (2013) 28:934-941.
29. Al-Ashwal, R. H., Al-Maqtari, M. A., Naji, M., Al-wsabai, N. A., Al-Hazmy, S. M., Potential Health Effects of Daily Khat Leaves Chewing: Study on The Biochemical Blood Constituents Changes among Adults, in Sana’a city, Yemen. International Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (2013) 2:461-463
30. Naji, M., Al-Maqtari, M. A., Abdullah, Q. Y. Influence of Khat on the Level of Clinical Biomarkers in Blood of Khat Chewers; Faculty of Science Bulletin, Sana’a University (2012) 24:103-109.
31. Al-Asbahi, A. Ali, Al-Maqtari, M. A., Naji, K. M., ABA biosynthesis defective mutants reduce some free amino acids accumulation under drought stress in tomato leaves in comparison with Arabidopsis plant tissues; Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry (2012) 8:179-192.
32. Al Maqtari, M. A., Naji, M., Al Hazmi, S. M., Identification and Characterization of α-Amylase from Yemeni Bean (Dolichos Lablab L.) Seeds. Jordan Journal of Chemistry (JJC) (2011) 6:219-229
33. Naji, M., Devaraj, V. R., Antioxidant and other biochemical defense responses of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam) Verdc. (Horse gram) induced by high temperature and salt stress; Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology (2011) 23:187-195
34. Naji, M., Devaraj, V. R., Partial Purification and Characterization of Newly Expressed Guaiacol Peroxidase from dehydrated Seedlings of Horse Gram (Macrotyloma Uniflorum) Tissue Culture; Faculty of Science Bulletin, Sana’a University (2009) 22:39:48.