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Magdi El-Sayed

Magdi El-Sayed

Professor 

Biography

Dr. Magdi A. El-Sayed is a distinguished Professor of Plant Physiology, renowned for his expertise in various domains of plant sciences. Currently serving as the Coordinator of the Biological Sciences Department at the Faculty of Science, Galala University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role.

Dr. El-Sayed embarked on his academic journey by obtaining his BSc in Botany and MSc in Plant Ecology from Aswan Faculty of Science. His passion for plant sciences led him to pursue further studies, culminating in a PhD degree from the Division of Pharmacognosy at Leiden University, The Netherlands, in 2004.

Throughout his career, Dr. El-Sayed has delved into numerous facets of plant sciences, including Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Desert Plant Ecology, Plant-microbe interactions, Cell and Tissue cultures, and Phytochemistry. His research endeavors have yielded significant contributions to the field, evident in his extensive publication record comprising over 70 papers in reputed international peer-reviewed journals, along with two book chapters.

Dr. El-Sayed’s academic pursuits have taken him across the globe, including a notable stint as a visiting research fellow at Yamaguchi University, Japan, from 2006 to 2008. He further enriched his expertise through a JSPS Fellowship at the same university from 2008 to 2010. His collaboration with Yamaguchi University continued over the years, with several visits as a visiting professor in subsequent years.

Over the course of his career, Dr. El-Sayed has demonstrated exemplary leadership, progressing from a demonstrator to a full Professor. He has also served in administrative roles such as Acting Head of the Botany Department and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science at Aswan University from 2017 to 2020.

With his profound knowledge, extensive research contributions, and leadership acumen, Dr. Magdi A. El-Sayed continues to be a driving force in the field of plant sciences, inspiring colleagues and students alike.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc (Botany), Assiut University, Faculty Of Science, 1991.
  • M.Sc Diploma, Assiut University, Faculty Of Science, 1994. 
  • M.Sc Degree (Botany, Plant ecology), South Valley University, Faculty Of Science, 1996. 
  • Ph.D (Plant Physiology & Biochemistry), Leiden University, The Netherlands, Faculty Of Math & Natural Sciences, 2004. 

Publications

Area Of Research

  • Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
  •  Plant Biotechnolgy

Projects

  • Isolation and characterization of endophytic microbes associated with Capparis sp. growing in Galala high mountains for new drug discoveries.
  • Tissue culture mass propagation of the drought tolerant desert plant Globularia arabica and its introduction as new Egyptian ornamental plant.
  • Environmental Impact on the Gulf of Suez (including Galala region).
  • Promoting and supporting native and desert plants in hotels and private properties gardens.

Awards/Honorable Mentions

  • 1994: UNESCO (MAB) Prize for young scientists.
  • 1997: British Council grant to visit Glasgow University (Scotland) for three months.
  • 1998: Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education grant to study for Ph.D in Leiden University (The Netherlands).
  • 2008: JSPS fellowship (JAPAN).
  • 2014: Post-Doc fellowship (6 Months) at Yamaguchi University, Japan.
  • 2015: Post-Doc fellowship (6 Months) at Yamaguchi University, Japan.

Academic Positions

  • Demonstrator, Assiut University, Faculty Of Science, 1991-1994. 
  • Demonstrator, South Valley University, Faculty Of Science, 1995-1996. 
  • Assistant Lecturer, South Valley University, Faculty Of Science, 1997-2004. 
  • Lecturer of Plant Physiology & Biochemistry, South Valley University, Faculty Of Science, 2005-2010. 
  • Postdoc Visiting Research fellow, Yamaguchi University, Japan, Faculty Of Agriculture, 2006-2007. 
  • JSPS Postdoc Fellow, Yamaguchi University, Japan, Faculty Of Agriculture, 2008-2010. 
  • Associate Professor, Aswan University, Faculty Of Science, 2011-2016. 
  • Visiting Research fellow, Yamaguchi University, Japan, Faculty Of Agriculture, 5/2014-11/2014. 
  • Visiting Research fellow, Yamaguchi University, Japan, Faculty Of Agriculture, 11/2015-5/2016. 
  • Full Professor, Aswan University, Faculty Of Science, 12/2016. 
  • Vice Dean of Faculty of Science, Aswan University, Faculty Of Science, 2/2017-2020. 
  • Head of Botany Department, Aswan University, Faculty Of Science, 9/2017-4/2018. 
  • Full Professor and Coordinator of Biol. Sci. Dept., Galala University, Field Of Basic Sciences, 10/2020.