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Hire Dr. Basma A.

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Researcher in Microbiology and Biotechnology with +10 years' experience in natural products and scientific publication.

Profile Summary

I am a dedicated Microbiology and Biotechnology Researcher at the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), specializing in the exploration, biosynthesis, and industrial application of marine natural products. With a solid foundation in general and applied microbiology, my expertise spans mycology, microbial secondary metabolites, nanotechnology, and the extraction of high-value bioactive compounds. I possess a strong track record in academic research and scientific publishing, focusing on translating lab-scale biological discoveries into potential pharmaceutical and biotechnological applications. Core Technical Skills & Expertise: 1- Microbial Biosynthesis & Nanotechnology: Specialized in the eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using fungi, covering full characterization (UV-Vis, HRTEM, XRD, EDX, FTIR) and the optimization of bioprocess variables using experimental designs (DOE). 2- Natural Product Extraction & Isolation: Experienced in screening and characterization of novel secondary metabolites, including pigments from marine fungi and bioactive polysaccharides. 3- Biological Evaluations: Hands-on experience executing in vitro assays for antimicrobial, antibiofilm, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cytotoxic/antitumor activities against diverse reference pathogens and cell lines. 4- Scientific Publishing: Highly skilled in reviewing literature, designing experiments, interpreting complex data, and drafting/publishing peer-reviewed research papers for high-impact international journals (e.g., Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology). Key Research & Projects 1- Marine Fungal Pigments: Developed strategies from laboratory cultivation to potential application for extracting extracellular pigments as sustainable, safe alternatives to synthetic colorants. 2- Polysaccharide Therapeutics: Investigated the wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant capabilities of specialized polysaccharides from underexplored marine environments. 3-Phytochemical Antimicrobials: Conducted in vitro studies analyzing the anti-planktonic and anti-sessile activities of essential oils and their isolated compounds against localized dental pathogens.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Natural Product Chemistry
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Mycology/Fungi
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Agricultural Microbiology
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Nanobiotechnology
• ☆ Microbial Biotechnology
• ☆ Clinical Microbiology
• ☆ Industrial Biotechnology
• ☆ Microbial Fermentation

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Technical Writing, Translation

Research User Research, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing

Work Experience

Researcher

National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries

- Present

Assistant Researcher

National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries

January 2019 - Present

Education

PhD in Microbiology

Alexandria University

September 2021 - Present

Masters of Science in Microbiology (Microbiology lab. -Marine Environment Division)

National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries

- June 2018

Certifications

• M.Sc. in Microbiology

  Alexandria university

  June 2018 - July 2021

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Lotfy, W.A., Alkersh, B.M., Sabry, S.A., Ghozlan, H.A.(2021). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Aspergillus terreus: Characterization, Optimization, and Biological Activities . Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 9.