The Genetic Engineering Research Center (GERC)             

Dr. Abd El-Hadi A. Abd El-Hadi

Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture,

 Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt.  

Phone: (00202) 5685148, Cellular phone: (002) 010 5337325

Fax: (00202)5717355  C/O  E.mail: abdelhadi1974@yahoo.com      

                                                   a.a.abdelhadi@cu.edu.eg

Professional summary:

-         10 years of experience within scientific research in the field of Genetic Engineering and Microbial Genetics.

-         Good experience in managing molecular laboratories and laboratory equipments.

-         Strong ability to recruit and train students.

-         publications in local journals and conferences.

Employment history:   

- Associate Professor ( 2007- present) Fac. of Agric., Cairo Univ.

  - Lecturer assistant  (2003-2007)Fac. of Agric., Cairo Univ.

  - Demonstrator & master student    (1999-2003) Fac. of Agric., Cairo Univ.

  - Demonstrator      (1998-1999)Fac. of Agric., Cairo Univ.

Collaboration: - Researcher at Agriculture Genetic Engineering Research Institute (AGERI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza, Egypt, 2003-2007.

- Researcher at Genetic Engineering Research Center (GERC), Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt, 2000-2003 & 2007- present.

Education: - Ph.D. of Genetics, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, 2007.

(Ph.D. thesis title: Genetical and Molecular Studies on Some Microorganisms with High Ability for Biodegradation of Insecticides).

                    - Master of Genetics, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, 2003.

(M.Sc. thesis title: Utilizing Modern Genetic Techniques for Production and Characterization Yeast Strains to Study Environmental Stress Tolerance).

- Bachelor of  Agricultural Sciences, Animal Production, Cairo University,   Cairo, Egypt, 1997.

Skills:

          ▪ Scientific and research skills:

- Basic techniques of biochemistry.

- Good techniques of Microbiology.

- Basic and advanced techniques of molecular biology (ie. DNA, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Transformation of Microorganisms, cloning and manipulation of recombinant DNA).

- Basic techniques of statistical analysis.

          ▪ Computer skills:

- Perfect working knowledge of MS Windows, MS Word and MS         PowerPoint.

- Internet research skills.

          ▪ Language skills:

- Perfect command of spoken and written Arabic.

- Very good command of written and reading English.

- Good command of spoken English.

- Basic knowledge of spoken, written and reading French.

Awards:

▪ First winner in the poster session at Fac. of Agric. (April, 2005).

Training Courses and workshops:

● DNA Fingerprints and Molecular Markers Technology. Genetic Engineering Center, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt, May, 1999.

● Towards the Production of Transgenic Crops Tolerant to Plant Pests. Genetic Engineering Research Center, Faculty Agric, Cairo Univ. with collaboration of IRRI, Philippines, (Prof. Dr. Swapan Datta)15-16 April, 2000.

● Gene Manipulation for Agriculture, Department of Applied Biochemistry, College of Agriculture, University of Osaka Prefecture, Japan, July to December , 2000.

     ● Introduction to Applied Bioinformatics, Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture,  Cairo University with collaboration of  Prof. Dr. Benjamin F. Matthews, Soybean Genomics & Improvement Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Beltsville. Egypt, February 2005.

 ● Teaching modern technology in gene transfer and tissue culture. Sponsored by Higher Education Enhancement Project Fund (HEEPF), Cairo University (CU) and Prof. Dr. Hans J. Jacobsen (Hannover University, Germany).Egypt February 26^th - March 3^rd  2005.

  ● Teaching Technologies in Advanced Molecular Biology. Sponsored by Higher Education Enhancement Project Fund (HEEPF), Cairo University (CU), Prof. Dr. J. A. Saunders (Towson University, USA) and Prof. Dr. Benjamin F. Matthews, Soybean Genomics & Improvement Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Beltsville. Egypt February 18^th - February 26^th  2006.

Scientific Conferences:

▪ Human Genome and The Relation with Human Diseases, Cairo, 1999, Egypt.

▪ International Congress on Molecular Genetics, Cairo, 1999, Egypt.

▪ International Conference for Molecular Biology, Kyoto Univ., 2000, Japan.

▪ First Egyptian and Syrian Conference (El-Minia University and Al-Baath University) on Agriculture and Food in The Arab World, El-Minia: 8-11 December, 2003, Egypt.

Participating in teaching and training the following training courses:

- “Molecular aspects of salt and drought tolerance in crops”, in Cairo University, organized  by International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) & Genetic Engineering Research Center (GERC), Cairo University. 1-8 September, 2007.

List of publications:

▪ Abd El-Hadi, A. A. (2003). Utilizing Modern Genetic Techniques for Production and Characterization Yeast Strains to Study Environmental Stress Tolerance. M.Sc. thesis, Cairo University, 135pp.

▪ Sharaf, A. N.,  Abdallah, N. A., Abdallah, N. A. and Abd El-Hadi, A. A. (2003). Cloning and expression of human proinsulin gene into yeast. First Egyptian and Syrian Conference (El-Minia University and Al-Baath University) on Agriculture and Food in The Arab World, El-Minia: 8-11 December, Egypt.

▪ Abd El-Hadi, A. A. (2007). Genetical and Molecular Studies on Some Microorganisms with High Ability for Biodegradation of Insecticides). Ph.D. thesis, Cairo University, 128 pp.

▪ Sharaf, A.N., Soliman, M.H., Ibrahim, M. A., Moustafa, S.A. and Abd El-Hadi, A.A. (2007). Molecular Identification and Cloning of Organo­phosphate Degradation Gene in Some Bacterial Isolates. Arab J. Biotech., 10 (2):259-274.

▪ Sharaf, A. N.; Abdelkader, H. S.; Abd El-Hadi, A. A. and Ahmed, D. S. (2009). Overexpression of rice chitinase gene: Evaluation of chitinase ability as a bio-antifungal agent. Arab J. Biotech., Vol. 12, No. (1) Jan. (2009):85-98.

▪ Moghaieb, R. E. A.; Talaat, N. B.; Abd El-Hadi, A. A.; Youssef, S. S. and El-Sharkawy, A. M. (2009). Genotypic variation in salinity tolerance among Egyptian bread (T. aestivum) and pasta (T.durum) wheat. (In press).

▪ Sharaf,A.N.; D.A. El-kadi; H.F. Alatwani; A.Y. Gamal El-Din and A. A. Abd El-Hadi (2009). Genetic studies on some cotton genotypes using DNA molecular markers. (In press)

Projects: (Participation in the following )

1. Improvement of drought tolerance and photosynthetic rate of canola using genetic engineering
2. Genetic Engineering of Rice for Resistance of Rice Blast and Rice Stem Borers

Personal data:     - Date of birth:       November 15, 1974.

                             - Nationality:         Egyptian.

                             - Marital status:     Married. (Daughter and Son)

                               - Gender:               Male.

                               - Military status:       exempt