Amira Ali Mohammed Al-Harethi

Personal Information:

Amira Ali Mohammed Al-Harethi
Place of birth: Sana’a, Yemen
Email: a.alharethi@su.edu.ye
Google scholarhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fkHmBn4AAAAJ&hl=en

Summary:

Detail-oriented microbiologist and nanobiotechnologist with strong expertise in nanoparticle synthesis, phytopathology, fungal identification, and molecular biology. Experienced in teaching, research leadership, and scientific training with strong contributions to conferences and academic development.

Achievements: Recording the first genetic isolation in Yemen of the late blight fungus Phytophthora infestans in the American Gene Bank (NCBI) No. OQ119020, and the strain was named Pi Alharethi YEM2021.

GenBank’s website, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/2417000057

Education:

2024: PhD, Nanobiotechnology-Microbiology Biology Dept., Faculty of Science, Sana’a University, Yemen
2013: M.Sc. in microbiology. Biology Dept., Faculty of Science, Sana’a University, Yemen. Graduation grade: 90%
2007: B.Sc. in microbiology. Biology Dept., Faculty of Science, Sana’a University, Yemen, Graduation grade: 84%, third class honor

Technical & Practical Skills

Proficient in preparation and characterization of nanomaterials.
Isolation and identification of fungi, especially Phytophthora infestans
Screening for enzymes and mycotoxins.
Molecular techniques: DNA extraction, Real-time PCR, ELISA
Analytical method: TLC, HPLC
Data analysis using OriginPro, MEGA11, ImageJ, X’Pert HighScore Plus

Online Education

2020 : What is Data Science?, Online course , authorized by IBM
2020: Python for Genomic Data Science by Johns Hopkins University, Coursera.
2020 Bioinformatic Methods I, Online Course, University of Toronto, Coursera.
2020: Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnosis: Molecular Techniques, Online course, University of London, Future Learn
2018: Writing in Science, Online course with honor, Stanford University, California, United States

Experience:

2020 till now Lecturer at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Sana’a University
2019 till now Teaching assistant at the medical college., Emirates International University, Sana’a, Yemen.
2015 till now: teaching assistant at the faculty of science, biology department., Sana’a University, Yemen .
2007-2008: Head and lecturer of Medical Laboratory Department., Faculty of Science, Al-Hikma University, Sana’a, Yemen
2008-2009 Lecturer at the Medical Laboratory Department., Faculty of Science, Al-Afaq University, Sana’a, Yemen
2011-2018: Biology teacher, IGCSE and A-level curriculum, Al-Nahdh Modern School, American International School Sana’a, Yemen.

Practical experience

Preparation and characterization of nanomaterials.
Isolation and identification of fungi from different resources.
Screening for mycotoxin in vitro and in vivo ( Extraction, detection, and identification).
Screening the enzymatic activities of fungi.
Experience molecular biology technique TLC, HPLC, PCR and

Conferences and

Participant – 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition in Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).
2018: Nanotechnology and Medical Science, Misr Public Library, Giza, Egypt.
2019: First International Medical Laboratory Day, Republican Hospital, Sana’a, Yemen.

Volunteer work:

Volunteer in Al-Shafaqa Institution for renal failure and cancer patients’ care
Volunteer in the charitable organization Yemen Mercy for Dutch Expatriate Women. Implement a number of charitable projects in Yemen since.

Workshops

2021 privet training in preparation and characterization of nanomaterials, nanotechnology, & Advanced Material Central , Agriculture Research Center Egypt.
2021: Private training in the properties of nanomaterials, Nano pesticides, and Nano fertilizers, Arab Center for Nanotechnology, Egypt.
2021: Practical application of IVF & ICSI, Walad & Bent ICSI Center, Egypt.
2021 Practical Training in Infertility and Genetic Testing Creative Egyptian Biotechnologist, Egypt.
2019: Re-emerging of Infectious Diseases in Yemen, The American Society for Microbiology, Sana’a University, Yemen.
2019: Introduction to Bio-Risk Management, Biology Department., Sana’a University, Yemen.
2020: Molecular Cloning: Strategy and Application, University of Kufa, Iraq.
2020 FISH Techniques: Types and Application, University of Kufa, Iraq.
2018: Microbiology research skills, ZEWALL CITY, Cairo, Egypt.
2018 Real-Time PCR, Arab Society of Stem cell and Molecular Biology, Giza, Egypt.
2018: Test tube Baby: Practical and theoretical training, Creative Egyptian Biotechnologist, Egypt

Supervisor for graduate student researchers

2009: Prevalence of leukemia and its type in Sana’a City, Laboratory Student, Faculty of Medical Science, Al-Hikma University, Sana’a, Yemen.
2010: Carriage rate of Salmonella typhi among food handlers, Laboratory students, Faculty of medical Science, Al-Hikma University, Sana’a, Yemen.

Publications

https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0003-4958-4839

Al-Mekhlafi, N.A., Al-Harethi, A.A. & Alzanam, N.Y. Bioefficacy of Trichoderma citrinoviride against some plant pathogenic fungi. Sci Rep (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-29663-2 [Q1]
Sharif, M., Mahmood, A., Kanwal, A, Al-Harethi et al. Facile synthesis of aminobiphenyl sulfonamides via Chan–Lam coupling and their biological evaluation as potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Sci Rep 15, 25661 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10048-4 [Q1]
Alkhyat, S., Ahmed Al-Garadi, M., Mohammed Ahmed Mayas, S., Abdulrahman Al Zubairy, M., Ali Mohammed Al-Harethi, A., & Salem Saeed Baraba’a, S. (2025). Prevalence and Risk Factors for Helicobacter pylori Infection among Gastrointestinal Patients in Dhamar City, Yemen. Sana’a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, 3(5), 1155–1163. https://doi.org/10.59628/jast.v3i5.1643
Khan, J., Udin, W., Rahman, S. U., Al-Harethi, A & et al.. (2025). Enhancing the optoelectronic and mechanical response of MgXCl (X = Rb, Cl) for advanced energy conversion applications. Scientific Reports, 15, 29509. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97019-x [Q1]
Sharif, M., Mahmood, A., Kanwal, A., Al-Harethi, A., Amira, A., et al. (2025). Facile synthesis of aminobiphenyl sulfonamides via Chan–Lam coupling and their biological evaluation as potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 25661. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10048-4 [Q1]
Saleem, I., Asad, W., Kiran, T., Al-Harethi, A., et al. (2025). Enhancing spinach growth with a biofertilizer derived from chicken feathers using a keratinolytic bacterial consortium. BMC Microbiology, 25(1), 207. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-03866-z [Q2]
Al-Harethi, A. A., Abdullah, Q. Y., AlJobory, H. J., Anam, A. M., Arafa, R. A., & Farroh, K. Y. (2024). Zinc oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles as a potential solution for controlling Phytophthora infestans, the late blight disease of potatoes. Discover Nano, 19(1), 105. https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-024-04040-6 [Q2]
Al-Harethi, A. A., Abdullah, Q. Y., & Al-Jobory, H. J. (2024). Phytophthora infestans culture media: A comparative study of cost-effective V8 Agar and Rye Agar. Sana’a University Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, 2, 103–106.
Al Harethi, A. A., Abdullah, Q. Y. M., Al Jobory, H. J., (2023). First report of molecular identification of infestans causing potato late blight in Yemen. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 16365. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-43510-2 [Q1]
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). (2023). Phytophthora infestans isolate Pi_Alharethi_YEM2021 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence; 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene and internal transcribed spacer 2, complete sequence; and large subunit ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. Retrieved August 10, 2025, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/2417000057
Abdullah, Q., Mahmoud, A., & Al Harethi, A. (2016). Isolation and identification of fungal post-harvest rot of some fruits in Yemen. PSM Microbiology, 1, 36–44. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307849646_A_peerreviewed_journal_PSM_Microbiology_Isolation_and_Identification_of_Fungal_Post-harvest_Rot_of_Some_Fruits_in_Yemen
Al Harethi, A. A. (2016). Fruits rotting fungi in relation to enzymes and mycotoxins production. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.

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