Dr. Mohamed Azzam | Wastewater reuse | Young Scientist Award

National Water Research Center, Egypt.

Dr. Mohamed Azzam is a microbiologist with over ten years of experience, specializing in bioinformatics and metagenomics. He is dedicated to spreading knowledge and innovative approaches in the biological field. Dr. Azzam has developed a rapid and reliable method for directly detecting microbial pathogens in aquatic environments without the need for isolating pure bacterial cultures, using international databases and computational tools.

Professional Profiles:

Education

Dr. Azzam holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Microbiology from the Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, awarded in 2015. He also earned a Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in Microbiology from the same institution in 2010 and a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) in Microbiology in 2003, both with Very Good with Honor Degrees. Additionally, he holds an International Computer Driving License (ICDL) from UNESCO, obtained in 2012, and scored 550 in the TOEFL® test at Ain Shams University’s Center of Public Service and Social Development.

Professional Experience

Dr. Azzam currently serves as an Analyst of Microbiology in the Microbiology Department at the National Water Research Center in ElKanater, CLEQM, Cairo, Egypt, a position he has held since 2005. He also works as a Lecturer in the Biotechnology Department at HIAC, Ministry of Higher Education, Shubra El Kheima, Cairo, Egypt, since 2009. Additionally, he is a Trainer at the Egyptian Society of Virology (ESV), Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, where he has been involved in teaching courses on Bioinformatics, Metagenomics, and Venomics since 2014.

Research Interest

Dr. Azzam’s research interests include water quality, wastewater treatment, biodegradation, and the detection of microbial pathogens in water environments. He is particularly interested in developing novel biological treatments for industrial wastewater and improving wastewater treatment using natural materials and bacteriophages.

Award and Honors

Dr. Azzam has received several awards for his contributions to microbiology and related fields. He was awarded the Perfect Attendance Award by the European Molecular Biology Lab. (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, in November 2016. He also received the Best Paper Award from the Egyptian Society of Virology at the 5th ICV in Hurghada, Egypt, in December 2014.

Research Skills

Dr. Azzam is proficient in a range of research skills, including statistical analysis, bioinformatics, and molecular biology techniques. He is skilled in using software such as Stata, SPSS, R, and various bioinformatics tools for data analysis and interpretation.

Publications

Antibiotics resistance phenomenon and virulence ability in bacteria from water environment
MI Azzam, SM Ezzat, BA Othman, KA El-Dougdoug
Water Science 31 (2), 109-121, 2017

Optimization of fibrinolytic enzyme production by newly isolated Bacillus subtilis Egy using central composite design
ME Moharam, MA El-Bendary, F El-Beih, SMH Easa, MMA Elsoud, …
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 17, 43-50, 2019

Newly isolated coliphages for bio-controlling multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli strains
MA Elbahnasawy, ESE ElSayed, MI Azzam
Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 16, 100542, 2021

An approach using a novel phage mix for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water
SM Ezzat, MI Azzam
Water and Environment Journal, 2019

Improving wastewater treatment using dried banana leaves and bacteriophage cocktail
N El-Dougdoug, M Nasr-Eldin, M Azzam, A Mohamed, M Hazaa
Egyptian Journal of Botany 60 (1), 199-212, 2020

Prof. Mir Mohammad Alavi Nikje | Polyurethane | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Polyurethane, Imam khomeini International University, Iran

Mir Mohammad Alavi Nikje is an Iranian professor specializing in Organic Chemistry. He was born in 1969 in Ardebil, Iran. Currently, he holds the position of Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, Imam Khomeini International University in Qazvin, Iran. He is married and can be contacted at his office address: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Imam Khomeini International University, P.O.Box 288, Qazvin, Iran.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Prof. Mir Mohammad Alavi Nikje has a diverse educational background, having earned his B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, in 1987-1991. He furthered his studies with an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, completing this degree in 1991-1994. Continuing his academic pursuits, Prof. Nikje achieved a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran, in 1995-2001. His academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise in the field of chemistry, particularly in organic chemistry.

Research Interest:

Prof. Mir Mohammad Alavi Nikje has expertise and research interests in various areas of polymer chemistry and waste management. His work encompasses polymer recycling and functionalization, organic preparation, bio-based polymers, and composites. He also focuses on nanocomposites, polyurethane synthesis and application, and the application of microwave techniques in polymer chemistry. Additionally, Prof. Nikje is involved in research related to waste recycling, including domestic, urban, and hospital waste. He also works on waste water treatment, particularly for high BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) contained water wastes, contributing to sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.

Patents:

Prof. Mir Mohammad Alavi Nikje holds several patents in the field of polymer chemistry and waste management. One of his patents, Iranian Patent No. 39078 from 2006, is related to the chemical recycling of PET wastes and the application of the recyclate in the production of rigid polyurethane foams. Another patent, Iranian Patent No. 40802 from 2007, focuses on the chemical recycling of rigid polyurethane foams. Additionally, Prof. Nikje has a patent (Iranian Patent No. 740803, 2007) for the recycling of polyol from flexible foam wastes and its application in the production of both rigid and flexible foams. His most recent patent, from 2021, involves the conversion of PET scraps to oil-modified APP for producing metal face polyurethane sandwich panels. These patents highlight Prof. Nikje’s innovative work in developing sustainable solutions for polymer recycling and the production of high-quality foams.

Other Activities:

During his sabbatical leave at UPM, Malaysia in 2010-2011, Prof. Mir Mohammad Alavi Nikje conducted research on wastewater treatment, focusing on urban, hospital, and industrial waste management and recycling. He gained valuable experience in treating urban, hospital, and industrial waste at both pilot and industrial scales using innovative methods. Prof. Nikje is also a regular reviewer for several prestigious journals, including the “Journal of Applied Polymer Science,” “Iranian Rubber Magazine,” “Journal of Applied Chemical Researches,” “Polymer International,” and “Iranian Polymer Journal.” His expertise and contributions as a reviewer demonstrate his commitment to advancing research in polymer science and waste management.

Publications:

Polyurethane waste reduction and recycling: From bench to pilot scales
- Authors: MMA Nikje, AB Garmarudi, AB Idris
- Citations: 85
- Year: 2011
Microwave‐assisted depolymerization of poly (ethylene terephthalate)[PET] at atmospheric pressure
- Authors: MMA Nikje, F Nazari
- Citations: 67
- Year: 2006
Thermal and mechanical properties of polyurethane rigid foam/modified nanosilica composite
- Authors: MMA Nikje, ZM Tehrani
- Citations: 64
- Year: 2010
Silanization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and the study of its effects on the properties of polyurethane rigid foam nanocomposites
- Authors: A Yaghoubi, MMA Nikje
- Citations: 59
- Year: 2018
Microwave assisted “split-phase” glycolysis of polyurethane flexible foam wastes
- Authors: MM Alavi Nikje, M Nikrah, M Haghshenas
- Citations: 50
- Year: 2007
Glycerin as a new glycolysing agent for chemical recycling of cold cure polyurethane foam wastes in “split-phase” condition
- Authors: MM Alavi Nikje, M Nikrah
- Citations: 48
- Year: 2007
Microwave-assisted polyurethane bond cleavage via hydroglycolysis process at atmospheric pressure
- Authors: MMA Nikje, M Nikrah, FHA Mohammadi
- Citations: 43
- Year: 2008
Regeneration of polyol by pentaerythritol-assisted glycolysis of flexible polyurethane foam wastes
- Authors: NMM ALAVI, GA BAGHERI
- Citations: 41
- Year: 2010
Preparation of magnetic polyurethane rigid foam nanocomposites
- Authors: MM Alavi Nikje, MA Farahmand Nejad, K Shabani, M Haghshenas
- Citations: 37
- Year: 2013
Glycolysis of polycarbonate wastes with microwave irradiation
- Authors: MM Nikje
- Citations: 37
- Year: 2011

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