Prof. Hala Fouad Ahmed Mohamed | Molecular biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hala Fouad Ahmed Mohamed, Al-Azhar university, Faculty of science, Department of botany and microbiology, Egypt.

Dr. Hala Fouad Ahmed Mohamed is a distinguished molecular biologist and microbiologist from Cairo, Egypt. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with distinction and honors from Al-Azhar University. She later received a fully funded Egyptian government scholarship to pursue her PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Dr. Hala has significant expertise in microbial genomics, secondary metabolites, peptide synthesis, and bioinformatics. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she continues to make impactful contributions in research and higher education while residing in First Settlement, Cairo.

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Education and Experience

Dr. Hala received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Al-Azhar University in 1998, graduating with distinction and honors. She completed a pre-master course in the Botany and Microbiology Department at the same university in 1999 with distinction. In 2001, she was awarded a fully funded Egyptian government scholarship to pursue a PhD in Molecular Biology, which she earned from the University of Sheffield in 2005. Her postdoctoral research has focused on marine microbial metagenomics, the isolation and identification of microbial secondary metabolites, protein peptide synthesis, and bioinformatic analysis of nucleic acid and protein sequences.

Summary Suitability

Prof. Hala Fouad Ahmed Mohamed is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with over two decades of impactful contributions to molecular biology, microbiology, and environmental biotechnology. As an Associate Professor at Al-Azhar University and a foreign expert at the Third Institute of Oceanography in China, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in both academic and applied research environments. Her current directorship of a major project on coral microbiome and restoration using metagenomic and metatranscriptomic tools highlights her commitment to solving pressing environmental challenges through molecular innovation.

Professional Development

Dr. Hala has engaged in continuous professional development. While at the University of Sheffield, she completed several advanced courses, including those on fungal genetics, gene cloning, metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analysis, microarray technologies, and bioinformatics. She also received training in statistical analysis and interpersonal communication. Her laboratory expertise extends to the use of HPLC, mass spectrometry, and NMR for the isolation and characterization of natural products. This combination of theoretical learning and practical laboratory skills has strengthened her capacity for interdisciplinary research in molecular biology and microbiology.

Research Focus

Dr. Hala’s research is centered on microbial genomics and the study of secondary metabolism, particularly in Aspergillus fumigatus. She has explored the use of metagenomics and metatranscriptomics to analyze marine microbial communities and discover novel bioactive compounds. Her work includes the chemical synthesis of peptides and the identification of microbial natural products using advanced techniques such as HPLC, mass spectrometry, and NMR. She also conducts comprehensive bioinformatic analyses of DNA, RNA, and protein data. Her research has significant implications in drug discovery, environmental microbiology, and industrial biotechnology through the identification of new and useful microbial metabolites.

Awards and Honors:

Dr. Hala received a fully funded Egyptian government scholarship in 2001 to pursue her PhD studies in the United Kingdom. She graduated with distinction and honors in her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Al-Azhar University in 1998. Additionally, she completed her pre-master course in botany and microbiology with distinction in 1999.

Publication Top Notes

1. Hala F. Mohamed and Xiaohui Sun
   Title: Enhanced Antiviral Activity of Isolated Streptomyces avermitilis Extract in Conjugation with Gold Nanoparticles
   Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
   Year: 2022 (In Press)

2. Mohamed H. F., Abd-Elgawad A., Cai R., Luo Z., Xu C.
   Title: The Bacterial Signature Offers Vision into the Machinery of Coral Fitness Across High-Latitude Coral Reef in the South China Sea
   Journal: Environmental Microbiology Reports
   Year: 2023

3. Yi Zhu, Yuansen Liu, Hala F. Mohamed, Xinqing Zheng, Jianlin He, Ling Lin
   Title: Rigid, Eco-friendly and Superhydrophobic SiO₂–Polyvinyl Alcohol Composite Sponge for Durable Oil Remediation
   Journal: Chemosphere
   Year: 2022

4. Lulu Pei, Wenjia Hub, Pengbin Wang, Hala F. Mohamed, Changyou Wang, Lemian Liu, Zhaohe Luo
   Title: Morphologic and Phylogenic Characterization of Two Bloom-Forming Planktonic Prorocentrum (Dinophyceae) Species and Their Potential Distribution in the China Sea
   Journal: Algal Research
   Year: 2022

5. Mohamed H. F., Chen Y., Abd-Elgawad A., Cai R., Xu C.
   Title: The Unseen Drivers of Coral Health; Coral Microbiome; The Hope for Effective Coral Restoration
   Journal: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
   Year: 2022

6. Kang Jianhua, Luo Zhaohe, Mohamed Hala F., Lin Yili, Huang Shuhong, Wang Yu, Lan Wenlu
   Title: Environmental Regulation of Photosynthetically Produced Dissolved Organic Carbon by Phytoplankton Along a Subtropical Estuarine Bay
   Journal: Frontiers in Marine Science
   Year: 2022

Conclusion

Dr. Hala Fouad Ahmed Mohamed exemplifies the qualities of a Best Researcher Award recipient through her scientific innovation, impactful publications, leadership in international research initiatives, and sustained dedication to environmental and microbial sciences. Her work continues to influence the direction of molecular biology and environmental restoration, marking her as a truly distinguished contributor to her field.