Ons Bouchami holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia. Her research primarily focuses on antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens, particularly Staphylococcal species. She has made significant contributions to understanding the molecular epidemiology, genetic diversity, and evolution of antibiotic resistance determinants in healthcare-associated pathogens. During her postdoctoral studies (2012-2022) at the Microbiology of Human Pathogens Unit, ITQB-NOVA, she focused on molecular epidemiology and evolutionary pathways of antibiotic resistance in staphylococci, utilizing advanced bioinformatic and molecular tools. Collaborating with healthcare professionals and veterinarians, Ons Bouchami investigated animals and the meat-processing chain as potential reservoirs for multidrug-resistant bacteria in hospitals. She also partnered with chemists to discover new antibiotics for combating infections from these bacteria. Her discoveries empowered her to question the traditional clinical perspective on coagulase-negative staphylococci, challenging the notion that these infections are uniform across various species and strains. Since 2022, she has been with the Human Microbiota – Xenobiotics Interactions Lab at ITQB NOVA, investigating the impact of xenobiotics on the gut microbiome. Ons Bouchami has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has actively engaged in various academic activities, including teaching, mentoring, and serving as an editorial board member for scientific journals organizing scientific events. Her work has greatly advanced our understanding of antibiotic resistance dynamics and infection control strategies.

Research Interest: Antimicrobial resistance; Bacterial Evolution; Human gut Microbiome; Metals; Xenobiotics Interactions; Pathogenicity; Bioinformatics; Metagenomics

Publications List:

1. Bouchami, O., Machado, M., Carriço, J. A., Melo-Cristino, J., de Lencastre, H., &  Miragaia, M. (2023). Spontaneous Genomic Variation as a Survival Strategy of  Nosocomial Staphylococcus haemolyticus. Microbiology Spectrum. Advance online  publication. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02552-22.
2. Raddaoui, A., Chebbi, Y., Bouchami, O., Frigui, S., Messadi, A. A., Achour, W., & Thabet, L. (2022). Dissemination of epidemic ST239/ST241-t037-agrI-SCCmecIII methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Tunisian trauma burn intensive care unit. Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1556/030.2022.01884.
3. Dhaouadi, S., Bouchami, O., Soufi, L., Dhaouadi, F., Chaari, S., Bouglita, W., Cherif, A., et al. (2022). Frequent dissemination and carriage of an SCCmec-mecC hybrid in methicillin-resistant Mammaliicoccus sciuri in farm animals from Tunisia. Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, 22, 00222-00223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2022.09.007
4. Lawal, O. U., Fraqueza, M. J., Worning, P., Bouchami, O., Bartels, M. D., Goncalves, L., ... de Lencastre, H. (2021). Staphylococcus saprophyticus causing infections in humans is associated with high resistance to heavy metals. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 65(7), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/aac.02685-20
5. Lawal, O. U., Fraqueza, M. J., Bouchami, O., Worning, P., Bartels, M. D., Gonçalves, M. L., ... Miragaia, M. (2021). Foodborne origin and local and global spread of Staphylococcus saprophyticus causing human urinary tract infections. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 27(3). https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2703.200852
6. Bouchami, O., Fraqueza, M. J., Faria, N. A., Alves, V., Lawal, O. U., de Lencastre, H., & Miragaia, M. (2020). Evidence for the dissemination to humans of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ST398 through the pork production chain: A study in a Portuguese slaughterhouse. Microorganisms, 8(12), 1892-1908.  https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8121892
7. Alves, M. M., Bouchami, O., Tavares, A., Córdoba, L., Santos, C. F., Miragaia, M., & De Fátima Montemor, M. (2017). New insights into antibiofilm effect of a nanosized ZnO coating against the pathogenic methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9(34), 28157-28167. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b02320
8. Rolo, J., Worning, P., Nielsen, J. B., Sobral, R., Bowden, R., Bouchami, O., ... Westh, H. (2017). Evidence for the evolutionary steps leading to mecA-mediated β-lactam resistance in staphylococci. PLoS Genetics, 13(4). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1006674
9. Rolo, J., Worning, P., Nielsen, J. B., Bowden, R., Bouchami, O., Damborg, P., ... Westh, H. (2017). Evolutionary origin of the staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec(SCCmec). Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 61(6). https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.02302-16
10. Bouchami, O., de Lencastre, H., & Miragaia, M. (2016). Impact of insertion sequences and recombination on the population structure of Staphylococcus haemolyticus. PLoS ONE, 11(6). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0156653
11. Zhang, L., Thomas, J. C., Miragaia, M., Bouchami, O., Chaves, F., d'Azevedo, P. A., ... Tomasz, A. (2013). Multilocus sequence typing and further genetic characterization of the enigmatic pathogen, Staphylococcus hominis. PLoS ONE, 8(6). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0066496
12. Gouveia, C., Gavino, A., Bouchami, O., Miragaia, M., Varandas, L., de Lencastre, H., & Brito, M. J. (2013). Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus lacking PVL, as a cause of severe invasive infection treated with linezolid. Case Reports in Pediatrics, 2013, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/727824
13. Rolo, J., Miragaia, M., Turlej-Rogacka, A., Empel, J., Bouchami, O., Faria, N. A., ... Westh, H. (2012). High genetic diversity among community-associated Staphylococcus aureus in Europe: Results from a multicenter study. PLoS ONE, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0034768
14. Rolo, J., Miragaia, M., Turlej-Rogacka, A., Empel, J., Bouchami, O., Faria, N. A., Tavares, A., et al. (2012). High genetic diversity among community-associated Staphylococcus aureus in Europe. PLoS ONE. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/117124
15. Mekni, M. A., Bouchami, O., Achour, W., & Ben Hassen, A. (2012). Strong biofilm production but not adhesion virulence factors can discriminate between invasive and commensal Staphylococcus epidermidis strains. APMIS, 120(8), 605-611. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0463.2012.02877.x
16. Soufi, L., Sáenz, Y., De Toro, M., Abbassi, M. S., Rojo-Bezares, B., Vinué, L., ... Ben Hassen, A. (2012). Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Salmonella entericarecovered from poultry meat in Tunisia and identification of new genetic traits. VectorBorne and Zoonotic Diseases, 12(1), 10-16. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2011.0678
17. Bouchami, O., Ben Hassen, A., de Lencastre, H., & Miragaia, M. (2011). High prevalence of mec complex C and ccrC is independent of SCCmec type V in Staphylococcus haemolyticus. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 31(4), 605-614. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-011-1354-3
18. Bouchami, O., Achour, W., & Ben Hassen, A. (2011). Prevalence of resistance phenotypes and genotypes to macrolide, lincosamide, and streptogramin antibiotics in Gram-positive cocci isolated in Tunisian bone marrow transplant center. Pathologie Biologie, 59(4), 199-206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patbio.2009.03.010
19. Bouchami, O., Hassen, A. B., de Lencastre, H., & Miragaia, M. (2011). Molecular epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus hominis (MRSHo): Low clonality and reservoirs of SCCmec structural elements. PLoS ONE, 6(7). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0021940
20. Bouchami, O., Achou, W., & Ben Hassen, A. (2011). Species distribution and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of coagulase-negative staphylococci other than Staphylococcus epidermidis isolated from various clinical specimens. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(11), 1298-1305. https://doi.org/10.
21. Khadraoui, N., Kallel, K., Bouchami, O., Bouchakoua, M., Kaouech, A., Belhadj, S., ... Chaker, E. (2011). Pulsed field gel electrophoresis types of Candida albicans isolates from an intensive care unit in a Tunisian hospital. Annales de Biologie Clinique, 69(3), 289-294. https://doi.org/10.1684/abc.2011.0532
22. Sghaier, H., Bouchami, O., Desler, C., Lazim, H., Saidi, M., Rasmussen, L. J., & Ben Hassen, A. (2011). Analysis of the antimicrobial susceptibility of the ionizing radiationresistant bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans: Implications for bioremediation of radioactive waste. Annals of Microbiology, 62(2), 493-500. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13213-011-0281-y
23. Bouchami, O., Achour, W., Mekni, M. A., Rolo, J., & Hassen, A. B. (2011). Antibiotic resistance and molecular characterization of clinical isolates of methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci isolated from bacteremic patients in oncohematology.
24. Folia Microbiologica, 56(2), 122-130. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12223-011-0017-1
25. Bouchakoua, M., Kallel, K., Khadraoui, N., Bouchami, O., Kaouech, A., Belhadj, S., ... Chaker, E. (2011). Les infections candidosiques en milieu de réanimation: Intérêt de l'index de Pittet dans la surveillance des malades et apport de l'analyse en champ pulsé d'isolats de Candida. Revue Tunisienne d'Infectiologie, 2011.
26. Khadraoui, N., Kallel, K., Bouchami, O., Bouchakoua, M., Kaouech, A., Anane, S., ... Chaker, E. (2010). PFGE types of Candida tropicalis isolates from an intensive care unit in a Tunisian hospital. Journal de Mycologie Médicale, 20(3), 169-173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mycmed.2010.05.003
27. Bouchami, O., Achour, W., & Ben Hassen, A. (2009). Typing of staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec encoding methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated at the bone marrow transplant centre of Tunisia. Current Microbiology, 59(4), 380-385. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-009-9448-1
28. Abbassi, M. S., Bouchami, O., Touati, A., Achour, W., & Ben Hassen, A. (2008). Clonality and occurrence of genes encoding antibiotic resistance and biofilm in methicillinresistant Staphylococcus epidermidis strains isolated from catheters and bacteremia in neutropenic patients. Current Microbiology, 57(5), 442-448. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-008-9227-4
29. Belhaj, M., Boutiba-Ben Boubaker, I., Ben Redjeb, S., & Bouchami, O. (2008). Molecular characterisation of high-level ampicillin-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolates from hospitalised patients in Tunis. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 32(3), 284-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2008.04.017
30. Abbassi, M. S., Torres, C., Achour, W., Vinué, L., Sáenz, Y., Costa, D., ... Ben Hassen, A. (2008). Genetic characterisation of CTX-M-15-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli strains isolated from stem cell transplant patients in Tunisia. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 32(4), 308-314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2008.04.009
31. Achour, W., Bouchami, O., Galopin, S., Leclercq, R., & Ben Hassen, A. (2008). Analysis of pristinamycin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates in the Tunisian Bone Marrow Transplant Center. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 46(3), 358-363. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1472-765X.2007.02318.x
32. Majouri, D., Touati, A., Achour, W., Bouchami, O., & Ben Hassen, A. (2007). Comparison of phenotypic methods with PCR to screening methicillin resistance in coagulasenegative staphylococci. Pathologie Biologie, 55(8-9), 361-365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patbio.2007.06.010
33. Chaieb, K., Zmantar, T., Chehab, O., Bouchami, O., Ben Hassen, A., Mahdouani, K., & Bakhrouf, A. (2007). Antibiotic resistance genes detected by Multiplex PCR assays in Staphylococcus epidermidis strains isolated from dialysis fluid needles in a dialysis service. Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 13(4), 183-187. https://doi.org/10.7883/yoken.JJID.2007.183
34. Bouchami, O., Achour, W., & Ben Hassen, A. (2007). Prevalence and mechanisms of macrolide resistance among Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates from neutropenic patients in Tunisia. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 13(1), 103-106. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2006.01567.
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Mehtap Dursun is an associate professor of Industrial Engineering at Galatasaray University, Turkey. She holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering from Galatasaray University. Her areas of interest include quality function deployment, fuzzy optimization, and multi-criteria decision making with special focus on waste management, personnel selection, and supplier selection. She has coauthored articles that appeared in Expert Systems with Applications, Resources Conservation and Recycling, International Journal of Production Research, Applied Mathematical Modelling, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Soft Computing, Socio Economic Planning Sciences, Kybernetes, and Social Indicators Research.

Prof. Mohamed Nageeb Rashed is a Professor of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Egypt. He previously was a director of mining research centre at Nasser Lake Development Authority, Aswan, Egypt. His research interests have been water pollution monitoring, control and treatment; bioindicators for water pollution; advanced oxidation treatment, photocatalysis, nanocatalyst, nanocomposite and adsorption techniques in water and wastewater treatment. Prof. Rashed supervises several M.Sc. and Ph.D. thesis in the field of analytical and environmental chemistry. He published 75 scientific papers in international journals. He participated as invited speaker in 20 conferences around the world. Prof. Rashed acts as editor-in-chief and an editorial board member in several international journals in the fields of chemistry and environment. He awarded the Egyptian National Award for Environmental Researches for the year 2001.

Research Interest:  Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial chemistry, Nanocatalysis, Water quality, Photocatalysis, Adsorption, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Impact Assessment, Industrial Waste Recycling, Wastewater management.

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohamed_Nageeb_Rashed

Grants: ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2987-8469

Scoups ID: 7006151185

List of Publications: 

1- M.Nageeb Rashed, Mohamed E. Soltan, Mahasen M. Ahmed, Ahmed N. E. Abdou (2018) Heavy Metals Removal from Wastewater by Adsorption on Modified Physically Activated Sewage Sludge. Archives of Organic and Inorganic Chemical Sciences, 1(1), 1-8.
2- Nageeb Rashed M, Eltaher MA, and Abdou ANA. (2018).Removal of Methyl Orange and Cd using Sewage Sludge Adsorbent Assisted Photo- Fenton UV /H2O2. Chem Eng Process Tech 4(1): 1051.
3- M. Nageeb Rashed, A.A. Gad and A.M. AbdEldaiem.(2018). Preparation and characterization of green adsorbent from waste glass and its application for the removal of heavy metals from well water. Advances in Environmental Research, Vol. 7, No. 1 (2018) 53-71 .
4- El-Sheikh S. M., Ahmed Shawky, Sabrin M. Abdo, Mohamed Nageeb Rashad, Thanaa I. El-
Dosoqy. (2018). Preparation and characterization of nanokaolinite photocatalyst for removal of P-nitrophenol under UV irradiation. Int.J.Nanostructure. Accepted.
5-Nageeb Rashed, Mohamed E. Soltan, Mahasen M. Ahmed, Ahmed N. E. Abdou (2017)
Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater by New Adsorbents from Chemical Activation of Sewage Sludge. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, Vol.16, No. 7, 1531-1542.
6- M.Nageeb Rashed, A. Rashed Mohamed, M. Ahmed Awadallah (2017).Preparation of
adsorbent from phosphate rock waste to be used for the removal of heavy metals from
wastewater. Journal of Applied Chemistry Science International, Accepted, in press.
7- G. M. Taha, M. N. Rashed, M. S Abd El-sadek, M. A. Moghazy (2017) Comparative Study on Three Different Methods for Synthesis of a Pure Nano Multiferroic BiFeO 3.Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, 9(6),461-468.
8. S. M. El-Sheikh, Ahmed Shawky, Sabrin M. Abdo, Thanaa I. El Dosoqy, Mohamed Nageeb Rashad (2017) . A novel nanokaolinite photocatalyst for degradation of P-nitrophenol.
Conference Paper published Aug 2017 in IEEE International Conference on Manipulation,
Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale (3M-NANO).
9- M. Nageeb Rashed, M. A. Eltherr and A. N. A. Abdou (2016 ).Synthesis of TiO2@ Activated Bagasse Fly Ash Nanocomposite as a Photocatalyst for Removal of Dyes and Heavy Metals from Wastewater. International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry 11(4): 1-13.
10- M. Nageeb Rashed, M. A. Eltherr and A. N. A. Abdou (2016 ) Coupled Adsorption and
Photocatalysis of Cadmium and Methyl Orange from Aqueous Solution using anocomposite
(TiO2/ Sewage Sludge Based Activated Carbon) .In publishing, J. Environmental Technology & Innovation.
11- Said M. El-Sheikh, Mohamed N. Rashed, Ahmed Shawky, Sabrine M. Abdou, Thanaa I. El-Dossoqy (2016) Preparation of 2D Nanostructured Kaolinite as Enhanced Photocatalyst for Degradation of Rhodamine B Dye under UV Light. NT16- Seventeenth International
Conference of Science and Applications of Nanotubes and Low Dimensional materials,
University of Vienna, Austria (7-13th Aug. 2016) / (GSS16- 7thGraphene and 2D Materials
Satellite Symposium, faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Austria (13th Aug. 2016).
12-M. Nageeb Rashed, M. A. El-Daim El Taher and Somaya M. M. Fadlalla (2016).Adsorption of methylene blue using modified adsorbents from drinking water treatment sludge. Water Science & Technology, 74 (8), 1885-1889.
13-M.Nageeb Rashed, M.A.El-Daim El Taher, S. M. M. Fadlalla (2016) Adsorption Kinects and Isotherms for Removal of Rhodamine B (dye) using Adsorbents prepared from drinking water treatment sludge. American Journal of Scientific Research and Essays, Vol. 1(1): 13-30
14- M.N. Rashed, A. Rashed Mohamed, M. Ahmed Awadallah (2015) Chemically Activated
Phosphate Slime as Adsorbent for Heavy Metals Removal from Polluted Water. International
Journal of Environment and Waste Management. Int. J. Environment and Waste Management, Vol. 16, No. 2.145-165.
15- M. N. Rashed, M. A. Eltherr, A. N. A.Abdou (2016) Enhancement the efficiency of methyl orange and cadmium simultaneous removal using activated sewage sludge supported by photo - Fenton system. In publishing.
16-M.N.Rashed, M. E. Soltan, , M.M. Ahmed, A. N. A. Abdou (2014) Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater by New Adsorbents from Chemical Activation of Sewage Sludge .Journal Environmental Engineering and Management, Accepted and in Press.
17-M.N. Rashed, M.A.El-Taher, E.M.Fawezy and S.M. N. Moalla (2013) Photocatalytic
Degradation of Methyl Orange under Sunlight Irradiation and Nanosized TiO2 Catalyst
Modified Concrete Materials (recycled glass cullet as aggregate). 11th International Conference on Chemistry and its Role in Development (ICCRD'11) Mansoura - Sharm El-Sheikh March 11-15, 2013

Research Interest: Effects of butadiene and its metabolites on the somatic and germ cells of rodents, in vitro study on the effects of genotoxins and reproductive toxins in human lymphocytes and sperm, flavonoids modulate comet assay responses to food mutagens in human cells. She worked on male-mediated F1 effects in mice exposed to X-rays or chemicals or to a combination of both agents, estimated mutagenic effects induced in somatic and germ cells of laboratory mice (in vivo tests) after combined action of X-rays and chemicals occurring in the environment. She studied the antioxidants properties of flavonoid and catalase on the DNA damage induced in human sperm by thyroid hormone and noradrenaline. She was involved in biomonitoring studies of DNA damage measured by comet assay in leucocytes of blood donors and in sperm of pregnant women’s partners. Recently, she worked on the effects of phthalates on the male germ cells and the development of the offspring of males treated before mating. Moreover, she studied the effect of subchronic exposure to low doses of X-rays and endocrine disruptors on the quantity and quality of spermatozoa as well as the effects on the pre- and postnatal surviving and development of the offspring of exposed males. She studied the DNA damage in leucocytes of nuclear medicine workers. Presently, she studies the radioprotective effect of resveratrol and lycopene against the damage induced by irradiation in germ and somatic cells of mice. 

Isidro A. Pérez is Associate Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Valladolid. His scientific career began with measurement and modelling of photochemical oxidants. The following research line was the management of RASS sodar data, which led to different papers. This device analyses the low boundary layer beyond the heights investigated by any meteorological tower. After that, CO2 concentrations were studied at a rural site and several papers that combined RASS sodar observations with concentrations measured present the results of this research. Moreover, parametric and nonparametric procedures were used to investigate the daily and annual cycles of greenhouse gases. The analysis of air parcel trajectories was later considered and the contrast between Atlantic and continental trajectories was observed on the greenhouse gas concentration recorded. Finally, his research is oriented towards the trend determination by parametric and nonparametric procedures and the origin of greenhouse gas outliers and their influence on this trend.

Research Interest:  Low atmosphere meteorology; Air pollution; Statistics of meteorological observations

URL: https://publons.com/researcher/1233838/isidro-a-perez/metrics/

Number of Publications: 71

Dr. Ping Xiang is a research professor of Institute of Environmental Remediation and Human Health at Southwest Forestry University in Kunming, China. He received his Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science & Engineering through a joint Ph.D. program from Nanjing University and University of Florida. Prior to that, he joined the State Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Visual Science in Wenzhou Medical University as a research assistant for 3 years after receiving a M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Fujian Normal University in 2011. He is also a Member of many scientific organizations including International Society for Stem Cell Research, American Society for Nutrition, and North America Chinese Society for Nutrition. Dr. Xiang is the author of almost 50 peer-reviewed journal publications and is also an active reviewer for over 20 journals, and a member of multiple editorial boards for Journal of Health and Environmental Research, Austin Environmental Sciences, Journal of Environmental and Public Health, American Journal of Toxicology & Research, and Journal of Forensic Science and Toxicology.

Research Interest:  1) Mechanistic toxicology of emerging contaminants using primary human cells, stem cells, rodents as well as zebrafish models; (2) Indoor Pollution and human health; (3) Bioavailability of contaminants in different matrices and its application to risk assessment

URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ping_Xiang2

List of Publications:

1. Chen, J., LD. Garbinski, B Rosen, J. Zhang, P Xiang*, Lena Q. Ma*. 2019. Organoarsenical compounds: occurrence, toxicology and biotransformation. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. Accepted (IF= 7.68)
2. Gao P.; M. Xu; Y. Liu; E. Da Silva; P. Xiang*, Lena Q. Ma*. 2019. Emerging and legacy PAHs in urban soils of small cities: Concentrations, distribution, and sources. Science of the Total Environment. submitted (IF= 4.610).
3. Manzoor M., R Abid, B. Rathinasabapathie, L. M. De Oliveira, E. da Silva, F.L Deng, C. Rensing, M. Arshad, I. Gul, P. Xiang*, and Lena Q Ma*. 2019. Metal Tolerance of Arsenic-Resistant Bacteria and Their Potential to Promote Plant Growth in Pb-Contaminated Soil. Science of the Total Environment. 660: 18-24 (IF= 4.610).
4. Liu Y.G., P. Gao, J. Su, E. da Silva, L. de Oliveira, T. Townsend, X. Liu, P. Xiang*, L. Q. Ma*. 2019. PAHs concentrations in two urban cities: spatial distribution and source apportionment. Chemosphere. 214: 220-227. (IF= 4.427).
5. Gao, P., H.B. Li, C. P. Wilson, T. G. Townsend ,P. Xiang*, Yungen Liu, and L. Q. Ma*. 2018. Source identification of PAHs in soils based on stable carbon isotopic signatures. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology. 48(13-15): 923–948. ( IF= 7.68)
6. Gao P., E. da Silva, L. Hou, N. D. Denslow, P. Xiang*, L. Q. Ma*. 2018. Human exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: Metabolomics perspective. Environment International. 119: 466-477. (IF= 7.297)
7. Liu X., H.Y. Feng, J.W. Fu, D. Sun, Y. Cao, Y.S. Chen, P. Xiang*, Yungen Liu*, Lena Q.Ma. 2018.Phytate promoted arsenic uptake and growth in arsenic-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata by upregulating phosphorus transporters. Environmental Pollution.241: 240-246. (IF= 5.099)
8. Xiang P., Y. Jia, K. Wang, M.Y. Li, Y. S. Qin, R.W. He, P. Gao, Y.G. Liu, X. Liu*, L. Q. Ma*. 2018. Water extract of indoor dust induces tight junction disruption in normal human corneal epithelial cells. Environmental Pollution. 243(A): 301-307. ( IF= 4.358)

9. Xiang P., S.S. Wang, M. He, Y. H. Han, Z.H. Zhou, D. L. Chen, M. Li., and L.Q. Ma. 2018. The in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility evaluation of electrospun recombinant spider silk protein/PCL/gelatin for small caliber vascular tissue engineering scaffolds. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 163: 19–28 (IF= 3.887)
10. Xiang P, R. W. He, R.Y. Liu, K. Li, P. Gao, X.Y. Cui, H.B. Li, Y.G. liu, L.Q. Ma. 2018. Cellular responses of normal (HL-7702) and cancerous (HepG2) hepatic cells to dust extract exposure. Chemosphere. 193:1189-1197 (IF= 4.208).
11. Xiang P, R. Y. Liu, C. Li, Y. H. Han, X.Y. Cui, L. Q. Ma. 2017. Effects of Organophosphorus Flame Retardant TDCPP on Normal Human Corneal Epithelial Cells: Implication for Human Health. Environmental Pollution. 230: 22-30. (IF= 5.099)
12. Xiang P, R.Y. Liu, H. J. Sun, C. Li, X.Y. Cui, L.Q. Ma. 2017. Effects of Novel Brominated Flame Retardant TBPH and Its Metabolite TBMEHP on human vascular endothelial cells: implication for human health risks. Environmental Research.156: 834–842 (IF= 3.835).
13. Xiang P., R. W. He, Y. H. Han, H. J. Sun, X. Y. Cui, and L. Q. Ma. 2016. Mechanisms of housedust-induced toxicity in primary human corneal epithelial cells: Oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory response and mitochondrial dysfunction. Environment International. 89–90: 30–37. (IF= 7.088)
14. Xiang P., R. Y. Liu, H. J. Sun, Y. H. Han, R. W. He, X. Y. Cui, and L. Q. Ma. 2016. Molecular mechanisms of dust-induced toxicity in human corneal epithelial cells: Water and organic extract of office and house dust. Environment International 92–93: 348–356. (IF=7.088)
15. Xiang P., K. W. Wu, Y. Zhu, L. Xiang, C. Li, D. L. Chen, F. Chen, G. T. Xu, A. J. Wang, M. Li, and Z. B Jin. 2014. A novel bruch membrane-mimetic electrospun substrate scaffold for human retinal pigment epithelium cells. Biomaterials 35: 9777–9788. (IF= 8.802)
16. Xiang P., M. Li, C. Y. Zhang, D. L. Chen, and Z. H. Zhou. 2011. Cytocompatibility of electrospun nanofiber tubular scaffolds for small diameter tissue engineering blood vessels. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 49: 281–288. (IF= 3.909)
17. Huang, X. F.#, P. Xiang#, J. Chen, D. J. Xing, N. Huang, Q. J. Min, F. Gu, Y. Tong, C. P. Pang, J. Qu, Z. B. Jin. 2013. Targeted exome sequencing identified novel USH2A mutations in Usher syndrome families. PLoS ONE 8: e63832. (IF= 2.806)
18. Tao Wang, P. Xiang, Jung-Heun Ha, Xiaoyu Wang, Caglar Doguer, Shireen R. L. Flores, Yujian James Kang, James F. Collins*. 2018. Copper supplementation reverses dietary iron overload-induced pathologies in mice. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry 59:56-63. (IF= 4.414)

19. Tao Wang, P. Xiang, Jung-Heun Ha, Xiaoyu Wang, Caglar Doguer, Shireen R. L. Flores, Yujian James Kang, James F. Collins*. 2017. Copper supplementation in drinking water reverses dietary iron overload-induced anemia and cardiac hypertrophy in mice. The FASEB Journal.31(1): 301.4 (IF= 5.595)
20. Sun, H. J., P. Xiang, J. Luo, H.C. Hong, H. J. Lin, H. B. Li, L. Q. Ma. 2016. Mechanisms of arsenic disruption on gonadal, adrenal and thyroid endocrine systems in humans: A review. Environment International. 95:61-68. (IF= 7.088)
21. Sun, H. J., P. Xiang, M. H. Tang, L. Sun, and L. Q. Ma. 2016. Arsenic impacted the development, thyroid hormone and gene transcription of thyroid hormone receptors in bighead carp larvae (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis). Journal of Hazardous Materials. 303: 76–82. (IF= 6.065)

• 2016-Present: Professor of Hydrology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
• 2009-2016: Professor of Hydrology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, China;
• 2007-2008: Associate professor, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China;
• 20072009: Postdoctoral researcher, The Institute of Space and Earth Information Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
• 2005-2007: Assistant professor, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences;
• May, 2005-April, 2006: Giessen University, Germany, Humboldt Fellow;
• July, 2003-March, 2005: Postdoctoral Researcher, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
• 1998-2003: Nanjing University, Ph.D. and Master
• 1994-1998: Qufu Normal University, Bachelor degree

Research Interest: Hydrometeorology, Natural hazards, floods and droughts, land-atmosphere interactions, Hydrological cycles

Publications List:

1. Shuai Sun, Qiang Zhang*, Chunxiang Shi, Vijay, P. Singh, Tao Zhang, Junxia Gu, Gang Wang, Wenhuan Wu, Donghui Chen, Jianmei Wu, 2024. Urban irrigation reduces moist heat stress in Beijing, China. npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, 7, 36, DOI 10.1038/s41612-024-00585-6.
2. Gang Wang, Qiang Zhang*, Yadu Pokhrel, Daniel Farinotti, Jida Wang, Zexi Shen, Vijay P. Singh, Chong-Yu Xu, 2023. Exogenous moisture deficit fuels drought risks across China. npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, 6, 217.
3. Qiang Zhang, Huiqian Yu, Jianfeng Li, Brent Clothier, Vijay P. Singh, Zexi Shen, 2023. Divergent effectiveness of irrigation in enhancing food security in droughts under future climates with various emission scenarios. npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, 6, 40.
4. Qiang Zhang, Zexi Shen, Yadu Pokhrel, Daniel Farinotti, Vijay P. Singh, Chong-Yu Xu, Wenhuan Wu, Gang Wang, 2022. Oceanic climate changes threaten the sustainability of Asia’s water tower. Nature, 615, 87-93. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05643-8.
5. Shiyong Yu, Wenjia Li, Liang Zhou, Xuefeng Yu, Qiang Zhang, Zhixiong Shen, 2023. Human disturbances dominated the unprecedentedly high frequency of Yellow River flood over the lastmillennium. Science Advances, 9, eadf8576.
6. Shuai Sun, Qiang Zhang*, Vijay P. Singh, Chunxiang Shi, Gang Wang, Wenhuan Wu, Zexi Shen, 2022. Increased moist heat stress risk across China under warming climate. Scientific Reports, 12, 22548. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-27162-2.
7. Keke Fan, Louise Slater, Qiang Zhang*, Justin Sheffield, Pierre Gentine, Shuai Sun, Wenhuan Wu, 2022. Climate warming accelerates surface soil moisture drying in the Yellow River Basin, China. Journal of Hydrology, 613, 128735.
8. Qiang Zhang*, Rui Shi, Chong-Yu Xu, Peng Sun, Huiqian Yu, Jiaqi Zhao, 2022. Multisource data-based integrated drought monitoring index: model development and application. Journal of Hydrology, 615, 128644.
9. Zexi Shen, Qiang Zhang*, Vijay P. Singh, Yadu Pokhrel, Jianping Li, Chong-Yu Xu, Wenhuan Wu, 2022. Drying in the low-latitude Atlantic Ocean attributed to terrestrial water storage depletion across Eurasia. Nature Communication, 13, 1849, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-29544-6.
10. Gang Wang, Qiang Zhang*, Ming Luo, Vijay P. Singh, Chong-Yu Xu, 2022. Fractional contribution of global warming and regional urbanization to intensifying regional heatwaves across Eurasia. Climate Dynamics, DOI: 10.1007/s00382-021-06054-7.
11. Zexi Shen, Qiang Zhang*, Shilong Piao, Josep Peñuelas, Nils Chr. Stenseth, Deliang Chen, Chong-Yu Xu, Vijay P. Singh, Tingxi Liu, 2022. Mining exacerbates global degradation of dryland. Geophysical Research Letter, https://doi.org/10.1029/2021 GL094490.
12. Guicai Ning, Ming Luo, Qiang Zhang, Shigong Wang, Zhen Liu, Yuanjian Yang, Sijia Wu, Zhaoliang Zeng, 2021. Understanding the mechanisms of summer extreme precipitation events in Xinjiang of arid Northwest China. Journal of Geophysical Research: atmosphere, doi: 10.1029/2020JD034111.
13. Zexi Shen, Qiang Zhang*, Deliang Chen, Vijay P. Singh, 2021. Varying effects of mining development on ecological conditions and groundwater storage in dry region in Inner Mongolia of China. Journal of Hydrology, 18, 125759.

Since 2019 and up until the present day, I have been diligently serving as a Full Professor and researcher within the esteemed Technical Colleges system under the Mexican Federal  Ministry of Education (Exhibit 7-a). Here, my duties include teaching students about smart agriculture and agriculture-related courses with giving them real-life practical applications. Prior to this, I had the honor of being chosen by the Mexican National Science and Technology Council to undertake the prestigious project titled "Soil Chemistry, plant nutrition and Irrigation Water Management in the Mante region of Tamaulipas state." This project was an integral part of the comprehensive initiative launched by the Mexican Federal Government with the important aim of supporting various economic sectors by providing them with exceptionally qualified and well-trained individuals who possessed a doctorate in their respective fields.

Research Interest: The main research objective is to explore environment friendly, economically feasible and efficient remediation strategies for Natural Resources Conservation and Rehabilitation particularly, Soils and Water. Research areas explored: Applied environmental soil chemistry, Remediation of metal contaminated soils using chemical and biological methods, Contaminated soil rehabilitation through immobilization by adsorbents like biochar, cow and chicken manure, synthetic chemical chelates, among others, Phytostabilization of soils contaminated with Cd by lupin plants, Zn and Cd accumulation by Lupinus uncinatus grown in nutrient solution, Synthesis and characterization of Carbon/AlOOH composite for adsorption of Cr (VI) from synthetic wastewater

Dr. Chee Kong YAP is a Malaysian and is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University Putra Malaysia (UPM). He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Ecotoxicology from University Putra Malaysia. As an academician for more than 12 years in UPM and 17 years as a researcher, he has been active in teaching and doing research since his first degree. Under his chairmanship, one PhD and six MS students have successfully graduated so far in UPM. In recognition of his expertise and research capabilities, he was awarded research grants as Principal Investigator and Researcher including from Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI, Malaysia), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE, Malaysia) and University Putra Malaysia. He has been invited as a reviewer in various prominent Impact Factor Journals besides some non-cited journals. Until February 2015, he has reviewed [voluntarily] 190 citation-indexed and 63 non-citation –indexed journal articles, by invitation on ad hoc basis, which are submitted for consideration for publication in international journals worldwide. Dr. Yap has been active in publications as evidenced with his research outputs with more than 236 published in refereed academic journals, 2 books, 4 book chapters, 18 international conferences/ proceedings, 45 national conferences/ proceedings, 4 invited papers and 32 poster presentations. In addition, he has published 21 papers (8.60%) as single author of the paper. Until February 2015, 163 of them have now been indexed in Elsevier’s Scopus with an H-index of 18 (1185 citations) and 20 (1758 citations) based on Google Scholar. His single-authored book entitled ‘Mussel Watch in Malaysia: Past, Present and Future’ (UPM Press, 2012) is his significant output of his 17-year research endeavor. Most recently, Dr. Yap has won an international award for ‘Award for Excellence in Research 2014 (EET CRS)’, on 21 July 2014 from Bangalore, India.

Research Interest:  Plant and Soil Sciences, Environmental pollution,

Heavy Metal

Biomonitoring

Molluscs

Ecotoxicology

URL: http://livedna.org/60.9528

List of Publications: 

1.   Yap, C.K., A.R. Bakhtiari and W.H. Cheng, 2017. Impacts of marine pollution and toxicology: A mussel watch experience in peninsular Malaysia. Aquatic pollution Malaysia. J. Aquat Pollut. Toxicol., 1: 1-4.

2.    Yap, C.K., 2017. Essential minerals for good heath, but their overdose is not. EC Nur., 6: 109-112.

3.    Wong, K.W., C.K. Yap, R. Nulit, M.S. Hamzah and S.K. Chen et al., 2017. Effects of anthropogenic activities on the heavy metal levels in the clams and sediments in a tropical river. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 24: 116-134.

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4.    Ong, G.H., C.K. Yap, M. Mahmood, S.G. Tan and M.S. Hamzah, 2017. Magnesium in local edible ulam (Centella asiatica) and its relation to their habitat soils in peninsular Malaysia. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 40: 1-18.

5.    Ashraf, A., E. Saion, E. Gharibshahi, H.M. Kamari, C.K. Yap, M.S. Hamzah and M.S. Elias, 2017. Distribution of trace elements in core marine sediments of coastal east Malaysia by instrumental neutron activation analysis. Applied Radiation Isotopes, 122: 96-105.

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6.    Yap, C.K., Y.J.E. Ng, F.B.E. Thomas, W.H. Cheng and G.H. Ong, 2016. The use of foot of the green-lipped mussel is perna viridis as an alternative method to reduce the gender effect on the bioaccumulation of Cu and Zn in the mussel. Open J. Oceanography, 1: 22-25.

7.    Yap, C.K., W.H. Cheng, A. Karami and A. Ismail, 2016. Health risk assessments of heavy metal exposure via consumption of marine mussels collected from anthropogenic sites. Sci. Total Environ., 553: 285-296.

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8.    Sharifinia, M., A. Mahmoudifard, J.I. Namin, Z. Ramezanpour and C.K. Yap, 2016. Pollution evaluation in the Shahrood River: Do physico-chemical and macroinvertebrate-based indices indicate same responses to anthropogenic activities? Chemosphere, 159: 584-594.

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9.    Ong, G.H., L.S. Wong, A.L. Tan and C.K. Yap, 2016. Effects of metal-contaminated soils on the accumulation of heavy metals in gotu kola (Centella asiatica) and the potential health risks: A study in Peninsular Malaysia. Environ. Monitoring Assess., Vol. 188. 10.1007/s10661-015-5042-0.

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10.    Karami, A., N. Romano, H. Hamzah, S.L. Simpson and C.K. Yap, 2016. Acute phenanthrene toxicity to juvenile diploid and triploid African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): Molecular, biochemical and histopathological alterations. Environ. Pollut., 212: 155-165.

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11.    Karami, A., D. Omar, J.M. Lazorchak, C.K. Yap, Z. Hashim and S.C. Courtenay, 2016. A comparison of biomarker responses in juvenile diploid and triploid African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, exposed to the pesticide butachlor. Environ. Res., 151: 313-320.

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12.    Ashraf, A., E. Saion, E. Gharibshahi, H.M. Kamari, C.K. Yap, M.S. Hamzah and M.S. Elias, 2016. Rare earth elements in core marine sediments of coastal East Malaysia by instrumental neutron activation analysis. Applied Radiat. Isotopes, 107: 17-23.

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13.    Yap, C.K., A. Jusoh, W.J. Leong, A. Karami and G.H. Ong, 2015. Potential human health risk assessment of heavy metals via the consumption of tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus collected from contaminated and uncontaminated ponds. Environ. Monit. Assess., Vol. 187. 10.1007/s10661-015-4812-z.
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14.    Yap, C.K., 2015. Comment on assessment of heavy metal contamination in Hindon River sediments: A chemometric and geochemical approach published in Chemosphere 87 (2012) 945-953. Chemosphere, 119: 1465-1466.

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15.    Yap, C.K. and W.H. Cheng, 2015. Beryllium levels in the mangrove snail, Nerita lineata and surface sediments from Peninsular Malaysian Mangrove Area. Sains Malaysiana, 44: 965-971.

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16.    Cheng, W.H., C.K. Yap, M.P. Zakaria, A.Z. Aris and S.G. Tan, 2015. Lithium levels in Peninsular Malaysian coastal areas: An assessment based on mangrove snail Nerita lineata and surface sediments. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 38: 93-101.

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17.    Cheng, W.H. and C.K. Yap, 2015. Potential human health risks from toxic metals via mangrove snail consumption and their ecological risk assessments in the habitat sediment from Peninsular Malaysia. Chemosphere, 135: 156-165.

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18.    Yap, C.K., F.B. Edward and S.G. Tan, 2014. Concentrations of heavy metals in different tissues of the bivalve Polymesoda erosa: Its potentials as a biomonitor and food safety concern. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 37: 19-38.

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19.    Yap, C.K., 2014. Shells of Telescopium telescopium as biomonitoring materials of ni pollution in the tropical intertidal area. Int. J. Adv. Applied Sci., 3: 11-18.

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20.    Yap, C.K., 2014. Elemental concentrations in the surface sediments collected from the straits of Malacca: 2004 sampling cruise. Int. J. Adv. Applied Sci., Vol. 3. .

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21.    Yap, C.K., 2014. Contamination of heavy metals and other organic pollutants in Perna viridis from the coastal waters of Malaysia: A review based on 1998 data. J. Sci. Res. Rep., 3: 1-16.

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Dr. Nour Shafik El-Gendy is a Professor in the field of Petroleum and Environmental Biotechnology. Acting and Former Vice Head of Process Design & Development Department and Former Head Manager of Petroleum Biotechnology Lab, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute. Former Advisor for the Egyptian Minster of Environment. Member in Center of Excellence in Modern Sciences and Arts, MSA University. Vice Coordinator of the Scientific Research Committee and member in Rural Woman Committee, National Council for Women (NCW) of Egypt. Executive committee member in the Egyptian Young Academy of Sciences (EYAS). Member of the Technical Committee for the preparation of the regulations of the Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering - British University in Egypt (BUE) and committee member for the preparation of the undergraduate Biochemical Engineering Program in the same faculty. El-Gendy is expert in the field of environmental pollution, wastewater treatment, biofuels, petroleum upgrading, green chemistry, nanobiotechnology, valorization of wastes and biocorrosion. She has published seven chapters, four books and 108 research papers, and supervised 27 MSc and PhD thesis in the field of; biofuels, biocorrosion, environmental pollution, climate change, bioremediation, valorization agroindustrial wastes, nanobiotechnology, wastewater treatment and bioupgrading of petroleum. Dr. El-Gendy is also an editor and reviewer in 43 and 86 international journals, respectively, in the field of; environmental biotechnology and pollution, bioenergy, nanobiotechnology and petroleum microbiology and biotechnology. She is the PI of a project for bioethanol production from agricultural wastes and she participated also in research projects concerning with; biodiesel from algae, application of nanobiotechnology in upgrading of petroleum and bioremediation of petroleum polluted environment. Dr. El-Gendy participated in 44 international workshops and training courses, and 67 international conferences. Dr. El-Gendy is a member in many international associations and organizations concerned with petroleum industry, environmental health and sciences. She is also an active member in national committees concerning with; water desalination, wastewater treatment, biofuel standards, petroleum pollution, chemical engineering and biotechnology. She is in international collaboration with different foreign universities. She has also teaching experience (Chemical Engineering Department – Faculty of Engineering - The British University in Egypt BUE, Faculty of Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering Department – Faculty of Engineering and Center of Excellence and Entrepreneurship - Modern Sciences and Arts, MSA University, Faculty of Science - Monufia University, Chemical Engineering Department - Faculty of Engineering - Cairo University and Biotechnology Program - Faculty of Science, Cairo University). Her biography is recorded in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering.

Research Interest:

environmental pollution and its treatment, petroleum and industrial wastewater treatment, recycling and valorization of wastes, environmental biotechnology, bioenergy, petroleum microbiology and biotechnology, petroleum upgrading, biocorrosion, green chemistry and nanobiotechnology

URL:   https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nour_El-gendy

List of Publications: 
1.    B.A. Omran, H.N. Nassar, N.A. Fatthalah, A. Hamdy,E.H. El-Shatoury &N.Sh. El-Gendy“Physiochemical properties of Trichoderma longibrachiatumDSMZ 16517-synthesized silver nanoparticles for the mitigation of halotolerant sulphate-reducing bacteria” Journal of Applied Microbiology.126(1), 138-154.

2.    A.R. Ismail, S.B. El-Henawy, S.A. Younis, M.A. Betiha, N.Sh. El-Gendy, M.S. Azab & N.M. Sedky“ Statistical Enhancement of Lipase Extracellular Production by Bacillus stratosphericusPSP8 in A Batch Submerged Fermentation Process” Journal of Applied Microbiology125(4), 1076-1093.

3.    Omar Aboelazayem, Nour Sh. El-Gendy, Ahmed A. Abdel-Rehim, Fatma H. Ashour & Mohamed A. Sadek“ Biodiesel production from castor oil in Egypt: process optimisation, kinetic study, diesel engine performance and exhaust emissions analysis” Energy157,843-852

4.    Kheiralla ZH, El-Gendy NSh, Ahmed HA, Shaltout ThH, Hussein MMD “Upgrading of Tomato(Solanum lycopersicum) Agroindustrial Wastes” Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology10, 46-48. doi: 10.4172/1948-5948.1000394

5.    R.M. Soliman, S.A. Younis, N.Sh. El-Gendy, S.S.M. Mostafa, S.A. El-Temtamy & A.I. Hashim“Batch bioethanol production via the biological and chemical saccharification of some Egyptian marine macroalgae” Journal of Applied Microbiology125(2), 422-440

6.    B.A. Omran, H.N. Nassar, N.A. Fatthalah, A. Hamdy, E.H. El-Shatoury &N.Sh. El-Gendy“ Characterization and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles mycosynthesized by Aspergillusbrasiliensis” Journal of Applied Microbiology125(2), 370—382.

7.    Nour Sh. El-Gendy, A. Hamdy & Basma A. Omran“ Thermal and Surface Studies on the Corrosion Inhibition of Petroleum Pipeline by Aqueous Extract of Allium cepa Skin under Acidic Condition” Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery Utilization & Environmental Effects 40(8),905-915.

8.    Basma A. Omran, Hussein N. Nassar, Nesreen A. Fatthalah, A. Hamdy, Einas H. El-Shatoury &Nour Sh. El-Gendy“ Waste Upcycling of Citrus Sinensis Peels as A Green Route for Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles” Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery Utilization & Environmental Effects 40(2),227-236.

9.    Hussein N. Nassar, Samiha F. Deriase & Nour Sh. El-Gendy“Kinetic Modeling and Simulation of a Batch Biodesulfurization Process by Rhodococcus erythropolisHN2” Petroleum Science & Technology 35(20), 1995-2002.

10.    Hussein N. Nassar, Samiha F. Deriase & Nour Sh. El-Gendy“ Statistical Optimization of Biomass Production and Biodesulfurization activity of Rhodococcus erythropolisHN2” Petroleum Science & Technology35(20), 1951-1959.

11.    Abdullah M El Mahdi, Hamidi Abdul Aziz & Nour Sh. El-Gendy“ Emulsifiers Produced by Locally Microbes Using Local Agro-Industrial Wastes” Recent Advances in Petrochemical Sciences 2(2), 555583. DOI:10.19080/RAPSCI.2017.02.55558

12.    Hager R. Ali, Hussein N. Nassar & Nour Sh. El-Gendy“ Green Synthesis of α-Fe2O3Using Citrus reticulum Peels Extract and Water Decontamination from Different Organic Pollutants” Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery Utilization & Environmental Effects 39(13), 1425–1414.

13.    Omar Aboelazayem, Nour Sh. El-Gendy, Fatma H. Ashour & Mohamed A. Sadek“ Complete Analysis of Castor Oil Methanolysis for Biodiesel Production” Conference proceedings, “10th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection: Bioenergy and Biofuels” Krope, J., Ghani Olabi, A., Goričanec, D., and Božičnik, S. (Ed.) June 27th –30th, 2017, Bled, Slovenia. Pp. 45-55. https://doi.org/10.18690/978-961 -286-048-6.5

14.    K. Mchiouer, S. Bennani, N. Sh. El-Gendy& M. Meziane“. Evaluation of the Hygienic Quality of Raw Cow’s Milk in Oujda City Morocco” Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia14(2), 587-591.

15.    Soha S. M. Mostafa & Nour Sh. El-Gendy“ Evaluation of Fuel Properties for Microalgae Spirulina PlatensisBio-diesel and Its Blends with Egyptian Petro-diesel” Arabian J. of Chemistry10, S2040–S2050.

16.    Abdallah R. Ismail, Samy B. El-Henawy, Mohamed A. Betiha, Salem S. Abu Amr, Nour Sh. El-Gendy, Mohamed S. Azab & Nagwa M. Sedky“ Optimization of a Batch Cao-Catalyzed Transesterification of Used Domestic Waste Oil with Methanol and Elucidation of a Mathematical Correlation between Biodiesel Yield and Percent Conversion” Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery Utilization & Environmental Effects 39(10),1013–1028.

17.    Abdallah R. Ismail, Samy B. El-Henawy, SherifA. Younis, Mohamed A. Betiha, Salem S. Abu Amr, Nour Sh. El-Gendy, Mohamed S. Azab & Nagwa M. Sedky“ Optimization of Batch Novozym435-Catalyzed Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil with Methanol for Biodiesel Production in a Solvent-Free Medium” Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery Utilization & Environmental Effects 39(9),911–925

18.     Sahar M. Ahmed, Fawzia I. El-Dib, Nour Sh. El-Gendy, Wafaa M. Sayed & Mohamed El-Khodary“A Kinetic Study for the Removal of Anionic Sulphonated Dye from Aqueous Solution Using Nano-polyaniline and Baker's Yeast" Arabian J. of Chemistry9(2), S1721–S1728.

19.    Nour Sh. El–Gendy, A. Hamdy, Nesreen A. Fatthalah & Basma A. Omran “Recycling of Some Domestic Wastes to Produce Green Corrosion Inhibitors and Biocides for Sulfate Reducing Bacteria” Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery Utilization & Environmental Effects38(24), 3722-3732.

20.    K. Mchiouer, S. Bennani, N. Sh. El-Gendy& M. Meziane“ Identification and Antibiotic Resistance of Lactobacilli Isolated from Raw Cow’s Milk of Oujda City (Morocco)” Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery Utilization & Environmental Effects38(24), 3572-3577.

Research Interest: Environmental Toxicology, Basic and Clinical Toxicology, Immunotoxicology.

Research Interest: Environmental Toxicology, Experimental Pathology, Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, Pharmaceuticals Ecotoxicology, Healthcare Environmental Safety, Teratology, Biosafety, High Containment Laboratory Facilities. Select Agents and Toxins.

Marika Tatishvili- Dr. of Physical and Mathematical Sciences since 2006. She is Head of Weather forecasting, natural and  technogenic disaster modeling division of the Institute of Hydrometeorology of Georgian Technical University. She published 104 scientific articles including high rated journals. She is the member of Scientific and Editorial Board of Institute of Hydrometeorology and Institute of Geophysics. Also she is the Scientific Committee Member of the International Scientific Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy (ICERE 2014,15,16.17). She collaborates with High Education Institution Accreditation Expert of Ministry of Education of Georgia.

Research Interest: Intelligent Simulation of Landscape Changes; Remote Sensing Application.

H.O Nwankwoala is a lecturer in the Department of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He obtained B.Sc in Geology from University of Port Harcourt and an M.Phil in Environmental Management (Environmental Geosciences option) from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt and Ph.D in Applied Hydrogeology from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He has carried out several research projects and consultancy work in the areas of Hydrogeology, and has been a Consultant Geoscientist to a number of Geoscientific/Environmental Companies/firms. He has also taken part in and coordinated a number of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and groundwater potability studies. He has also served in many capacities in the academia within Nigeria and provided expertise internationally, working for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as Nigerian Lead Groundwater Expert in the Transboundary Water Assessment Programme (TWAP) for West and Central African countries. He is a prolific researcher and widely published in both local and international high impact factor indexed journals. He is an active member of many professional societies which include the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), and the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS), amongst others.

Research Interest:  His research interests are broad-based and have ranged widely over the hydrogeological spectrum, (including but not limited to environmental geochemistry, contaminant hydrogeology, biogeochemistry, geo-microbiology, environmental geo-techniques, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), waste management, water resources planning/management and sustainability, and environmental hydrogeology with special emphasis to hydro-geochemistry, groundwater/geochemical modelling and pollution studies, and medical geology.

URL:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hycienth_Nwankwoala2

List of Publications:  

1.    Nwankwoala, H.O, Amadi, A.N; Warmate, T and Jmoh, M.O (2015). Geotechnical Properties of Sub-soils in Escravos Estuary, Western Niger Delta, Nigeria. American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 3(1): 8 – 14. DOI:10.12691/aees-2-4-2.
2.    Oborie, E; Udom, G.J and Nwankwoala, H.O (2014). Characterization of aquifers in Yenagoa and Ogbia areas of Bayelsa State, Nigeria: A geo-electrical approach. Advance Journal of Physical Sciences, 3(2): 31 39.
3.    Ohwoghere-Asuma, O; Chiyem, F.I and Nwankwoala, H.O (2014). 2D Resistivity Electrical Imaging of Unsaturated and Saturated Zones for Crude Oil Spillage at Agbarha in Ugheli area of Delta State, Nigeria. New York Science Journal, 7(2): 30 – 35.
4.    Nwankwoala, H.O and Warmate, T (2014). Subsurface Soil Characterization of a Site for Infrastructural Development Purposes in D/Line, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 4(6): 139 – 148.
5.    Nwankwoala, H.Oand Ngah, S.A (2014). Groundwater Resources of the Niger Delta: Quality Implications and Management Considerations. International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, 6(5): 155 – 163.
6.    Udom, G.J; Nwankwoala, H.O and Jephthah, H.A (2013). Seasonal Variations in Groundwater Chemistry in parts of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research 1(2): 40 – 54.
7.    Nwankwoala, H.O (2013). Aquifer Hydraulic Conductivity Determination from Grain Size Analysis in parts of Old Port Harcourt Township, Nigeria. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology 3(9): 972 – 981.
8.    Nwankwoala, H.O (2013). Ionic Abundance and Distributions in Groundwater Systems: A Case Study. Greener Journals of Physical sciences 3(4): 115 – 130.
9.    Amadi, A.N; Nwankwoala, H.O, Olasehinde, P.I, Okoye, N.O, Okunlola, I.A & Alkali, Y.B (2012). Investigation of aquifer quality in Bonny Island, Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria using geophysical and geochemical techniques. Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JETEAS), Vol.3 (1): 183 – 187.
10.    Nwankwoala, H.O and Walter, I.O (2012). Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Shallow Coastal Aquifers of Okrika Island, Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria. Ife Journal of Science. 14(2): 297 – 304.
11.    Nwankwoala, H.O (2012). Investigation of Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Subsurface Soils in Bonny Island, Eastern Niger Delta. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, An International Quarterly Scientific Journal. 11(4): 527 – 534.
12.    Nwankwoala, H.O (2011). Assessment of groundwater quality in parts of Bayelsa State, Eastern Niger Delta. The IUP Journal of Soil and Water Science, Vol.11 (4): 7 – 23.
13.    Odigi, M.I; Ukren, L.O & Nwankwoala, H.O (2011). Distribution of heavy metals in soils of Port Harcourt and its environs, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Chinese Journal of Geochemistry, Vol. 30: 415 – 421.
14.    Ushie, F.A and Nwankwoala, H.O (2011). A Preliminary geoelectrical appraisal of groundwater in Yalla, Southern Benue Trough, South-East Nigeria. Middle East Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 9 (1): 01 – 07
15.    Nwankwoala, H.O and Udom, G.J (2011). Hydrochemicalfacies and ionic ratios of groundwater in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol.1 (3): 87 – 101.
16.    Nwankwoala, H.O and Udom, G.J(2011). Investigation of hydro-geochemical characteristics of groundwater in Port Harcourt City, Nigeria: Implications for use and vulnerability. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management. 15(3):479-488.
17.    Nwankwoala, H.O (2011). Hydrochemical and suitability evaluation of groundwater in Bonny Island, Eastern Niger Delta. African Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3 (6): 271 – 277.
18.    Ukandu, J.S; Udom, G.J and Nwankwoala, H.O (2011). Hydrochemistry of groundwater in Umuahia South Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol.1 (4): 141 – 151
19.    Ukandu, J.S; Udom, G.J and Nwankwoala, H.O (2011). Aspects of the Hydrogeology of Umuahia South Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. E3 Journal of Environmental Research and Management. 2(2): 014 – 026.
20.    Nwankwoala, H.O; Udom, G.J and Ugwu, S.A (2011). Some heavy metal investigations in groundwater sources in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Technology in Environmental Sanitation, Vol. 1 (2):163 - 170.
21.    Nwankwoala, H.O (2011): Institutional framework/agenda for sustainable rural water and sanitation in Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 3 (11): 206 – 209.
22.    Nwankwoala, H.O and Udom, G.J (2009). Predictive mathematical modeling of iron in the groundwater systems of Eagle Island, Port Harcourt. Water Resources Journal of the Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists (NAH), Vol. 19: 26 - 31.
23. Nwankwoala, H.O ;Pabon, D and Amadi, P.A (2009). Seasonal distribution of Nitrate and Nitrite levels in Eleme abattoir environment, Rivers State. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol.13 (4): 35 – 38