Nevein Messiha | soil microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevein Messiha | soil microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevein Messiha, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevein Messiha is a distinguished researcher at the Agricultural Research Center, Egypt. She specializes in crop science, soil fertility, plant breeding, contributing significantly to agricultural advancements through her research and publications. Dr. Messiha is recognized for her commitment to improving sustainable agricultural practices in Egypt and beyond.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevein Messiha exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding researcher with over 27 years of specialized experience in plant pathology. Her contributions to environmentally friendly disease management solutions, coupled with her leadership in national research projects, have had significant scientific, environmental, and agricultural impacts. Her work addresses critical challenges in food security, sustainability, and soil health—key priorities for global agricultural research.

🎓 Education

Dr. Nevein A.S. Messiha holds a PhD in Plant Pathology and Soil Microbiology from Wageningen University, the Netherlands, earned between 2003 and 2006. Her doctoral research focused on managing bacterial wilt of potato, with special emphasis on pathogen survival and possible eradication methods. She earned her MSc in Plant Pathology and Physiology from Zagazig University (Benha branch) in Egypt between 1995 and 2001, where she studied the biological control of potato brown rot disease. She began her academic journey with a BSc in Plant Science from Cairo University (Bani Suef branch), completed between 1988 and 1992.

💼Experience

Dr. Messiha currently serves as the Head of the Bacteriology Plant Research Department at the Plant Pathology Institute (PPRI), Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Egypt, a position she has held since October 2017. Since 2007, she has worked on the Potato Brown Rot Project (PBRP), where she supervises PhD and MSc students and leads research projects focused on environmentally friendly approaches to disease management. She has also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Bacterial Plant Disease Department, ARC, since 2015. Her experience includes two decades of involvement in EU-Egypt cooperative projects aimed at enhancing diagnostics and disease control for quarantine pathogens. Prior roles include assistant researcher, researcher, and laboratory trainer in national and international capacities. Her career reflects over 27 years of intensive work in plant pathology, particularly in bacterial disease management in potatoes.

🔬Research Focus

Her research is centered on sustainable disease management and soil health improvement, with a focus on controlling potato brown rot disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. She promotes non-chemical methods such as Biological Soil Disinfestation (BSD), crop rotation, and the use of biocontrol agents and organic amendments. She investigates microbial biodiversity, disease suppression mechanisms, and the enhancement of plant resistance through natural and biological means. Her work aims to integrate eco-friendly techniques to foster sustainable agricultural practices and safeguard plant health at both national and international levels.

🛠️Skills

Dr. Messiha is proficient in a range of molecular and microbiological techniques, including TaqMan Assay, LAMP, PCR-DGGE analysis, Sanger sequencing, and next-generation sequencing data analysis. She is skilled in using bioinformatics and gel documentation software such as Phoratix 1D Pro and BioEdit. Her statistical competencies include SPSS, SAS, and R. She has also been trained extensively in ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation systems, risk analysis, and quality management standards. Furthermore, she has expertise in diagnosing and identifying plant pathogenic bacteria in compliance with international phytosanitary standards.

🏆Awards

Dr. Messiha has led several national research projects funded by the Science and Technological Development Fund (STDF), including the REiNVEsT project (2019–2022) and another from 2012–2016 on environmentally friendly brown rot control. She has served as a reviewer for numerous international journals and is recognized for her contributions to improving biocontrol methods and diagnostics. Her leadership roles include department head, project leader, and advisor for graduate research. Her scholarly impact is reflected in an H-index of 11 and over 700 citations.

📚 Publications

Publication: Impact Of Glycyrrhizic Acid Ammonium Salt Nanoparticles And Salicylic Acid Nanoparticles On Ralstonia Solanacearum Suppression And Soil Microbial Biodiversity
Author: Messiha, Nevein A.S., El-Abeid, Sozan E., El-Tabakh, Mohamed A.M., Rashad, Mostafa A.M.M., Shoala, Tahsin
Year: 2025
Journal: Physiological And Molecular Plant Pathology

Conclusion:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevein Messiha is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. While opportunities for greater international engagement and industry collaboration remain, her current achievements and future potential clearly place her among top candidates deserving of this recognition.

Tarek ahmed El-desouky | Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Tarek ahmed El-desouky | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tarek ahmed EI-desouky, National Research Centre, Egypt

Prof. Dr. Tarek Ahmed El-Desouky is a professor at the National Research Centre, Egypt, specializing in food toxicology and contaminants. His research focuses on food safety, mycotoxin contamination, and detoxification methods, including ozone treatment, probiotic applications, and enzymatic degradation. He has led and contributed to multiple national and international projects on food safety, supervised Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses, and authored numerous publications. His expertise includes chromatographic detection of food contaminants and the development of eco-friendly solutions for mycotoxin reduction. He holds a patent for an anti-aflatoxin B1 edible fiber and has authored a book on mycotoxin decontamination using ozone gas.

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Prof. Dr. Tarek Ahmed El-Desouky is a highly accomplished researcher in food toxicology, demonstrating strong expertise in mycotoxin decontamination, food safety, and innovative detoxification methods. His contributions, including impactful publications, patents, and project leadership, make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work has practical applications in food safety, contributing to public health and sustainable food systems.

🎓 Education

Tarek A. El-Desouky is a professor at the National Research Centre, Egypt, specializing in food toxicology and contaminants. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in food safety, contaminant analysis, and mycotoxin research.

💼Experience

With extensive experience in food safety, he has supervised multiple Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses and contributed to more than seven projects related to food safety. He has played key roles in research projects, including the use of probiotic bacteria to eliminate mycotoxins, the production of bacterial and fungal enzymes for mycotoxin decontamination, and eco-friendly biopolymer applications for mycotoxin removal. His expertise extends to chromatographic detection of mycotoxins, pesticides, and heavy metals in food.

🔬Research Focus

His research primarily focuses on food safety, mycotoxin contamination, and detoxification methods, including ozone treatment, probiotic applications, and enzymatic degradation of contaminants. He has published extensively on the reduction of aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and other foodborne toxins, making significant contributions to the field of food toxicology.

🏆Awards

El-Desouky holds a patent for a production method of edible fiber from rice straw that acts as an anti-aflatoxin B1 agent. His expertise is also reflected in his authored book on mycotoxin decontamination using ozone gas.

🛠️Skills

He possesses specialized skills in detecting and determining food contaminants using chromatographic methods, melamine analysis in dairy products, and applying ozone gas for food decontamination. His contributions to food safety and toxin reduction highlight his technical capabilities in analytical chemistry and food toxicology.

Publications

  • Evaluation of ozonated and ultrasonically treated corn starch as an adsorbent for patulin in buffer solutions

    • Author: Tarek Ahmed El-Desouky
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • Year: 2025

  • Efficiency of Selected Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from some Dairy Products on Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A

    • Authors: Mohamed T. Fouad, Moustafa El-Shenawy, Tarek A. El-Desouky
    • Journal: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
    • Year: 2021

  • Green synthesis of nanosilver particles by Aspergillus terreus HA1N and Penicillium expansum HA2N and its antifungal activity against mycotoxigenic fungi

    • Author: Tarek A. El-Desouky
    • Journal: Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Year: 2016

  • Modified Rice Straw as Adsorbent Material to Remove Aflatoxin B1 from Aqueous Media and as a Fiber Source in Fino Bread

    • Author: Tarek A. El-Desouky
    • Journal: Journal of Toxicology
    • Year: 2016

  • Evaluation of protective role of activated charcoal against DNA damage, cytogenetic changes and reproductive toxicity induced by aflatoxin B1 in mice

    • Authors: Abeer H. Abd El-Rahim, Heba A.M. Abd El-Kader, Omaima M. Abd-El-Moneim, Tarek A. El-Desouky, Ibrahim M. Farag
    • Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research
    • Year: 2014

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Tarek Ahmed El-Desouky is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Addressing minor areas for improvement, such as increasing global citations, industry partnerships, and conference engagement, could further strengthen his case for international recognition.