PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Lecturer of Microbiology with expertise in environmental Biotechnology, microbial electrochemical technologies, and sustainable wastewater treatment. PhD in Applied Biotechnology from the University of Westminster with international research experience through Erasmus Mundus, Erasmus+, and the Fulbright Programmes. Experienced in undergraduate teaching, laboratory supervision, curriculum support, and academic quality assurance.

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EDUCATION

University of Westminster 2019-2025

PhD, Applied Biotechnology

■ Dissertation: "Development of Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cells for Azo Dye Degradation"

 

University of Graz / Leiden University/ Delft University of Technology 2012-2014

MSc, Industrial Ecology (joint degree)

■ Thesis: "Comparative Ecological Evaluation of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production from Industrial Residues".

 

Alexandria University 2006-2011

BSc. (First class Honours), Microbiology

 

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

December 2025 - Present: Lecturer of Microbiology

Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University

 

2020 - 2025 : Laboratory Demonstrator (Hourly Paid)

School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster (assuming you continued until graduation)

 

2015 - December 2025: Assistant Lecturer of Microbiology

Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University

 

2011- 2015: Teaching Assistant

Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University

 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Environmental Biotechnology

• Microbial Electrochemical Technologies

• Sustainable Wastewater Treatment

• Bioelectrochemical Systems

• Applied Microbiology

• Industrial Biotechnology

• Resource Recovery and Circular Bioeconomy (optional, if it reflects your work)

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

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RESEARCH SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

Microbiology & Microbial Cultivation

Isolation, cultivation and physiological characterization of bacteria, microalgae, fungi, protozoa and ciliates. Anaerobic and aerobic microbial culture techniques.

 

Molecular Biology

DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, FISH and ELISA.

 

Analytical & Electrochemical Techniques

HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry.

 

Microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and confocal fluorescence microscopy.

 

Environmental & Sustainability Assessment

Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040), CMLCA and SPlonWeb (Sustainability Process Index).

 

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

 

Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University Secretary, Microbiology Division Council {2026-Present)

• Coordinate council documentation, meeting agendas, minutes, and administrative

correspondence in support of departmental academic governance.

 

Current Committee Memberships (2026-Present)

• Member, Quality Assurance Committee - MSc Programme in Sustainable Biotechnology.

• Member, Programme Standards Coordination Committee {Programme Design Standard) - Microbiology/Chemistry Programme.

• Member, Programme Review and Development Committee - Microbiology/Chemistry Programme and Special Microbiology Programme.

• Member, Scientific and Cultural Committee.

• Member, Third-Year Examination Control Committee.

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​TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer of Microbiology

Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University

December 2025-Present

• Deliver undergraduate teaching in microbiology and biotechnology modules.

• Supervise undergraduate microbiology laboratory classes.

• Supervise undergraduate graduation review projects.

• Contribute to academic administration and departmental quality assurance activities.

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Hourly Paid Laboratory Demonstrator

School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster 2020-2025

• Delivered undergraduate laboratory demonstrations and practical instruction within the School of Life Sciences.

• Supported student learning and practical laboratory sessions across undergraduate modules.

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Assistant Lecturer of Microbiology

Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University 2015-2025

Delivered laboratory teaching across undergraduate microbiology and biotechnology programmes, including:

• Applied Microbiology

• Bacterial Systematics

• Basic Fermentation Technology

• Biology of Microorganisms

• Fermentation Technology and Industrial Microbiology

• Food Microbiology

• General Bacteriology

• General Mycology

• Genetic Engineering and Molecular Systematics

• Industrial Microbiology

• Medical Microbiology and Immunology

• Microbial Ecology

• Microbial Genetics

• Microbial Physiology and Enzymology

• Plant Anatomy

• Plant Pathology

• Plant Taxonomy

• Principles of Microbiology

• Yeast and Yeast Technology Additional responsibilities:

• Developed the practical syllabus for Fermentation Technology and Industrial Microbiology.

• Supervised undergraduate laboratory practical sessions and student learning.

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Teaching Assistant

Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University 2011-2015

• Delivered undergraduate laboratory teaching across microbiology, botany and biotechnology courses.

• Assisted in practical instruction, laboratory preparation and student assessment.

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​SELECTED GRANTS AND HONOURS

Globally Engaged Research (GER) Grant (Conference bursary award), University of Westminster. 2022

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Doctoral Scholarship Award, The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Egypt 2019

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​The Fulbright Egyptian Junior Faculty Development Program at Texas A&M University. The Fulbright Association, The United States of America Erasmus+ KA-107 predoctoral research fellowship at the University of Pisa, The European Commission. 2018​

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Erasmus Mundus "Category A" Master's Scholarship, Award, The European Commission. 2016

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Professor Abdel Halim Nasr's Award for Outstanding Students in Microbiology, Alexandria University. 2012

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Undergraduate Female Student of the Year" award (fourth place), Alexandria University. 2011

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Scholarship for the: Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) on Women's Leadership at Kansas University, Department of State, The United States of America . 2010

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CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION Oral Presentations

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1. Environmental Biotechnology Network (EBNet) Early Career Researcher Conference,

Nottingham, United Kingdom,

Enhanced Azo Dye Treatment in a Sequential Anaerobic-Aerobic Coupled System of a Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cell and Aerobic Bioreactor. Ibrahim R., Keshavarz T., Kyazze G. July 2024

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2. 8th International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology (ISMET8) Conference, Chania, Greece. September 2022

Development of Algal Fuel Cells for Decolourisation of Azo Dyes. Ibrahim R., Keshavarz T., Kyazze G.

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3. Conference of the International Society for Industrial Ecology {ISIE), Guildford, United Kingdom, July 2015

Comparative Ecological Footprinting of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Industrial Residues.

Ibrahim R., Baumgartner R., Narodoslawsky M.

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Poster Presentations

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1. First International Conference on Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Zewail City of Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt, February 2026 Ibrahim R., Keshavarz T., Kyazze G. Enhanced Azo Dye Treatment in a Sequential Anaerobic-Aerobic Coupled System of a Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cell and Aerobic Bioreactor.

 

2. 8th International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology {ISMETS) Conference, Chania, Greece, September 2022 Ibrahim R., Keshavarz T., Kyazze G. Development of Algal Fuel Cells for Decolourisation of Azo Dyes.

 

3. Environmental Biotechnology Network (EBNet) Early Career Researcher Conference, Nottingham, United Kingdom, August 2022 Ibrahim R., Keshavarz T., Kyazze G. Development of Algal Fuel Cells for Decolourisation of Azo Dyes.

 

4. Society for Applied Microbiology {Sf AM) Early Career Meeting, Cardiff, United Kingdom, June 2022 Ibrahim R., Keshavarz T., & Kyazze G. Development of Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cell for Azo Dye Degradation.

 

5. Environmental Biotechnology Network (EBNet) Early Career Researcher Conference (Online), June 2022 Ibrahim R., Anyogu A., Kyazze G. Development of Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cells for Azo Dye Degradation.

 

PUBLICATIONS AND MANUSCRIPTS

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Manuscripts in Preparation

1. Ibrahim, R., Keshavarz, T., & Kyazze, G. Kinetics of Reductive Degradation of the Monoazo Dye Acid Orange 7 in the Anodic Chamber of a Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cell.

2. Ibrahim, R., Keshavarz, T., & Kyazze, G. Photoautotrophic Microa/ga Ch/ore/la vulgaris as an in situ Oxygen Producer in the Cathode of a Microbial Fuel Cell for the Biodecolourisation of Acid Orange 7.

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

1. Teaching and Learning Pedagogy for Lecturers, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre, Alexandria University, Egypt {2019}

2. Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program, Texas A&M University, USA {2018}

3. Teaching Excellence Training, Center for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University, USA {2018}

4. Grant Writing Training, Center for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University, USA {2018}

5. Teaching Assistantship Certification, Center for Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University, USA {2018}

6. Scanning Electron Microscopy Winter School, University of Pisa, Italy {2017}

7. Teaching and Learning Pedagogy for Assistant Lecturers, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre, Alexandria University, Egypt {2014-2015}

8. Teaching and Learning Pedagogy for Teaching Assistants, Faculty and Leadership Development Centre, Alexandria University, Egypt {2012}

Referees

                                                                   

Professor Godfrey Kyazze

Reader in Bioprocess Technology

School of Life Sciences

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Email: G.Kyazze@westminster.ac.uk

 

Professor Taj a Iii Keshavarz

Emeritus Professor School of Life Sciences

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Emal: t.Keshavarz@westminster.ac.uk

 

Professor Amira Hamdan

Professor of Microbial Technology

Department of Oceanography

Faculty of Science, Alexandria University

Email: amirahamdan.alexu.edu.eg

 

 

Professor Sergio Capareda

Professor of Renewable Energy Engineering

Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Texas A&M University, USA

Email : scapareda@tamu.edu

 

Professor Giulio Petroni

Professor of Biology

Department of Biology

University of Pisa, Italy

Email: giulio.petroni@unipi.it

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