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Dr Mohamed Abdelhamid
Biography
Dr. Mohamed Abdelhamid is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology with a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology from Hiroshima University, Japan. Before joining Sohar University, he served as an Associate Professor at Minia University and as a Research Professor at Korea University, gaining extensive academic and research experience. His research spans marine science, molecular biotechnology, and environmental sustainability, with particular emphasis on extremophilic marine microorganisms, carbonic anhydrases, marine barnacle bioadhesives, and bioinspired biomaterials, aiming to develop innovative solutions for CO₂ capture, marine pollution remediation, circular blue economy strategies, and advanced applications in biocatalyst engineering, bone regeneration, and drug delivery. He has led and contributed to multidisciplinary projects in marine biomineralization, enzymatic biocatalysts, microalgal biomass valorization, marine diatoms, green nanotechnology, and micropollutant degradation. With four patents and more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, he maintains a strong record of translational, application-oriented research and brings international teaching and mentoring experience across Korea, Egypt, and Oman, with a continued commitment to advancing sustainable biotechnology solutions.
Qualification
- Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, Hiroshima University, Japan, 2016.
- M.Sc. in Microbiology, Minia University, Egypt, 2009.
- B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Minia University, Egypt, 2003.
Teaching Interest
- General Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Plant Physiology
Research Interest
- Biomimetic and bioinspired marine biomineralization (biosilicification and biocalcification).
- Green nanotechnology for medical and biotechnology applications.
- Biological carbon capture and sequestration for climate change mitigation.
- Degradation and transformation of micropollutants and microplastics.
- Whole-cell microbial biocatalysts and cell-display systems.
- Biomaterials for protein encapsulation, drug delivery, and bone regeneration.
- Affinity-driven recombinant protein and enzyme purification and immobilization.
Publications
- Sholkamy, E. N., Abdelhamid, M. A. A., Rebai, H., Sivapunniyam, A., Ki, M. R., Pack, S. P., & Khalifa, H. O. (2025). Sustainable synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from Persicaria lapathifolia: Versatile anticancer and antibacterial applications. Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 12, 1601811.
- Abdelhamid, M. A. A., Ki, M. R., Yoon, H. J., & Pack, S. P. (2025). Microfluidic sensors for micropollutant detection in environmental matrices: Recent advances and prospects. Biosensors, 15(8), 474.
- Ki, M. R., Kim, D. H., Abdelhamid, M. A. A., & Pack, S. P. (2025). Cancer and aging biomarkers: Classification, early detection technologies and emerging research trends. Biosensors, 15(11), 737.
- Yoon, H. J., Seo, J. H., Shin, S. H., Abdelhamid, M. A. A., & Pack, S. P. (2025). Bioinformation and monitoring technology for environmental DNA analysis: A review. Biosensors, 15(8), 494.
- Khalifa, H. O., Abdelhamid, M. A. A., Oreiby, A., Mohamed, M. Y. I., Ramadan, H., Elfadadny, A., Pack, S. P., Yoo, H. S., & Habib, I. (2025). Fire under the ashes: A descriptive review on the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the food supply chain. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 101606.
- Abdelhamid, M. A. A., Son, R. G., Ki, M. R., & Pack, S. P. (2024). Biosilica-coated carbonic anhydrase displayed on Escherichia coli: A novel design approach for efficient and stable biocatalyst for CO₂ sequestration. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 134058.
- Abdelhamid, M. A. A., Khalifa, H. O., Yoon, H. J., Ki, M. R., & Pack, S. P. (2024). Microbial immobilized enzyme biocatalysts for multipollutant mitigation: Harnessing nature’s toolkit for environmental sustainability. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(16), 8616.
- Abdelhamid, M. A. A., Khalifa, H. O., Ki, M. R., & Pack, S. P. (2024). Nanoengineered silica-based biomaterials for regenerative medicine. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(11), 6125.
- Abdelhamid, M. A. A., Ki, M. R., & Pack, S. P. (2024). Biominerals and bioinspired materials in biosensing: Recent advancements and applications. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(9), 4678.
- Youn, S., Ki, M. R., Abdelhamid, M. A. A., & Pack, S. P. (2024). Biomimetic materials for skin tissue regeneration and electronic skin. Biomimetics, 9(5), 278.