College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, IRAQ.
Mohammed F. Al-Marjani is a Professor specializing in Microbiology and Bacterial Genetics at Mustansiriyah University. In 2005, he earned his Ph.D. in Microbial Genetics from Mustansiriyah University, Iraq, following earlier achievements of an M.Sc. in Microbiology in 2000 and a B.Sc. in Microbiology in 1996, both from the same institution. Dr. Al Marjani's expertise lies in Genetics, Molecular Biology, and the study of multi-drug resistance in bacteria. His commitment to academia and research is evident through his role as editor-in-chief of the Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Science from 2017 to 2019. Currently serving as the Dean of the College of Science at Mustansiriyah University since 2019, he remains actively engaged in advancing scientific knowledge. Dr. Al-Marjani is a valued member of various professional societies including the Iraqi Society for Molecular Biology and Genetics, Al-Nahrain International Society of Iraqi Scientists, and the Iraqi Center of Innovation and Creativity. His contributions to the field of microbiology and genetics continue to be highly regarded and impactful within the scientific community.
College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, IRAQ.
Bassam AlKindy is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Mustansiriyah University. He completed his B.Sc. degree in Computer Science from Al-Rafidain University College (Iraq) in 1999. In 2005, he pursued an M.Sc. degree in computer science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence from Yarmouk University, Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science, Department of Computer Science (Jordan). Later, in December 2015, he obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics, from the Université de Franche-Comté, Lab. Femto-ST (DISC, Department of Computer Science) in France. Since 2005, he has been an active member of the teaching staff at Mustansiriyah University, specifically in the Department of Computer Science. His research interests encompass various domains including artificial intelligence, bioinformatics (ancestor reconstruction and phylogenetic analysis), and machine learning.
Wamidh H. Talib is a distinguished figure in the field of cancer biology, serving as a full professor and currently holding the position of Dean at the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences at Applied Science Private University in Amman, Jordan. In August 2022, he assumed the role of Head of the Clinical Nutrition and Dietician Department at the Faculty of Pharmacy, as well as Director of the Cadaveric Microanatomy Laboratory at the same university. Prof. Talib's exceptional contributions to scientific research have earned him recognition among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, as listed in Stanford University's global database for standardized citation indicators from 2020 to 2022. With an impressive portfolio comprising over 80 publications, he has supervised numerous PhD and master's theses throughout his career. His research primarily revolves around cancer biology and tumor detection, making him a leading authority in this critical area of study.
Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, IRAN.
Abbas Maleki is an Assistant Professor at the Clinical Microbiology Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Iran. His research interests in Molecular analysis for the detection of antibiotic resistance genes, Molecular detection of Pathogenic agents, Molecular analysis of ESBL-producing bacteria, and Transferrin/ Lactoferrin binding proteins in Gram-negative bacteria. He is a Member of the Iranian Society of Microbiology.
Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, GERMANY. Animal Health Research Institute, ARC, EGYPT.
Amira Awad Moawad works as an Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Animal Health Research Institute in Egypt and at Friedrich-Loeffler Institute, the Federal Animal Health Research Institute in Germany. Since 2017 until now, she has been a scientific researcher at Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Institute of Bacterial Infections and Zoonoses, Jena, Germany. She has two academic degrees. The first was PhD from Egypt and the second was Doctor Med. Vet. from the Free University of Berlin, both are in the area of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic pathogens between humans and animals. In 2016, she was granted from DAAD for post-doctor research in Germany. Since 2017 she has been involved in Veterinary medical research, coordinating international projects and training of veterinary practices in Friedrich Loeffler Institute. Starting from 2018 until now, she has been involved in research projects with Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut and the German Federal Foreign Office in the Frame of the German Biosecurity Programme. She is currently coordinating other projects with Egypt in the frame of Biosafety and Biosecurity.
Ahmad Homsi is a professor of Microbiology and genetics researcher at Aleppo University, Syria, renowned for his expertise in microbiology and genetics. Graduating with a BSc in Biology/Microbiology in 2013 from the esteemed Faculty of Science at Aleppo University, he exhibited an early passion for scientific inquiry. Subsequently, he pursued his academic journey, attaining a Master's degree in Science, specializing in Microbiology, in 2017 from the same institution. Dr. Homsi's academic prowess culminated in the successful completion of his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Genetics from the Faculty of Science at Aleppo University in 2010. His research endeavors have predominantly centered on microbiology aspects, PCR, DNA extraction, Biotechnology, delving into the intricate genetics of plants, and the study of antibiotics. Dr. Homsi's dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in these areas has significantly contributed to the field and enriched the academic landscape at Aleppo University.
College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, IRAQ.
Sawsan Mohammed Kareem is an assistant professor in Microbiology and Molecular biology at Mustansiriyah University, Iraq, Her research topics focus on Microbiology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Gastroenterology, hepatology Infectious Diseases Oncology.
Faculty of Science, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13110, Jordan.
Ibrahim A. Saleh is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Zarqa University. He completed his B.Sc. degree in Natural Sciences – Branch of (Bio-Chemical Science) from Tishreen University (Syria) in 2003. In 2008, he pursued an M.Sc. degree in Biological Science from Hashemite University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology and Biotechnology (Jordan). Later, in July 2022, he obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology, specializing in Molecular Microbiology, from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. Since 2022, he has been an active member of the teaching staff at Zarqa University, specifically in the College of Science. His research interests encompass various domains including Molecular microbiology, toxicology, and Medicinal plants.
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Hafr Albatin, Saudi Arabia
Nazek AL-GALLAS is an Assistant Professor and esteemed Researcher in the Biology Department at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Hafr Al Batin, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Her extensive expertise spans bacteriological water and food control, where she has made significant contributions to the field. Dr. AL-Gallas previously held a notable position as an Assistant Professor, Associated Biologist, and Researcher at the Water & Food Control Laboratory at the National Center of Salmonella, Shigella & Vibrio spp-Enteropathogens, Pasteur Institute - Tunis, for over a decade from May 2008 to October 2018. Her exceptional skills and dedication to her field have led to her current roles as an Expert and Advisor on the Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) for the Arab Countries Infection Control Network (AcicN) since October 2018. Her commitment to advancing research and promoting effective infection control measures across Arab countries underscores her passion for enhancing public health on a regional scale. Dr. AL-Gallas's multifaceted career reflects her unwavering commitment to scientific exploration, education, and the application of her expertise to benefit communities and healthcare systems.
