Assoc Prof Dr. Wafaa Hikal | Cellular biology Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Wafaa Hikal, National Research Center, Egypt

Dr. Wafaa Mohamed Abdallah Hikal is an Associate Professor in the Water Pollution Research Department at the Environment and Climate Change Research Institute of the National Research Centre in Egypt, as well as an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at the College of Science, Tabuk University, Saudi Arabia. Born and raised in Egypt, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Zoology with honors from Al-Azhar University in 2000, followed by a Master’s in Parasitology from Helwan University in 2005, and a Ph.D. in Parasitology from Ain Shams University in 2010. With a specialization in zoology and parasitology, Dr. Hikal’s research focuses on environmental pollution, particularly the impact of water-borne and food-borne parasites in various water sources. Her work encompasses the isolation and identification of parasites, as well as the morphological, molecular, and biochemical characterization of these organisms. Dr. Hikal has been recognized with several scientific awards, including the International Research Awards on Science, Technology, and Management in 2022, and multiple incentive awards from the University of Tabuk in 2023. She has also participated in international scientific missions to Japan and China, contributing to her expertise in environmental control and occupational disease prevention. Dr. Hikal has published extensively, with a Google Scholar citation count nearing 1,000, reflecting her significant contributions to the field of parasitology and water quality research.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Wafaa Hikal’s extensive educational background, combined with her significant research contributions in the fields of parasitology and environmental science, make her an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her impressive citation count reflects her impact in the scientific community, and her recent awards showcase her dedication to high-quality research. Moreover, her participation in international scientific missions highlights her commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise in her field.

Education:

B.Sc. in Zoology
- Institution: Al-Azhar University, Egypt
- Year: 2000
- Honors: Excellent with honors
M.Sc. in Parasitology
- Institution: Helwan University, Egypt
- Year: 2005
- Department: Zoology Department, Faculty of Science
Ph.D. in Parasitology
- Institution: Ain Shams University, Egypt
- Year: 2010
- Department: Zoology Department, Faculty of Science

Work Experience:

Associate Professor
- Department: Water Pollution Research Department, Environment and Climate Change Research Institute
- Organization: National Research Centre, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Egypt
- Duration: 2020 – Present
Assistant Professor
- Department: Biology Department
- Organization: College of Science, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
- Duration: 2014 – Present
Researcher
- Department: Water Pollution Research Department, Environment and Climate Change Research Institute
- Organization: National Research Centre
- Duration: 2010 – 2015
Research Assistant
- Department: Water Pollution Research Department, Environment and Climate Change Research Institute
- Organization: National Research Centre
- Duration: 2005 – 2010
Assistant Researcher
- Department: Water Pollution Research Department, Environment and Climate Change Research Institute
- Organization: National Research Centre
- Duration: 2002 – 2005

Publication top Notes:

Ecological Factors Affecting Diversity and Abundance of Mosquito Larvae in Nile Delta, Egypt

Phytochemical Characterization and Biological Activities of Essential Oil from <i>Satureja montana</i> L., a Medicinal Plant Grown under the Influence of Fertilization and Planting Dates

Identifying the hidden parasitic intruders: Molecular insights into the health of common Myna

Comparative Effects of Calcium, Boron, and Zinc Inhibiting Physiological Disorders, Improving Yield and Quality of Solanum lycopersicum

Improving Wheat Yield with Zeolite and Tillage Practices under Rain-Fed Conditions

Molecular prevalence, associated risk factors and phylogenetic evaluation of Theileria lestoquardi in the blood samples of small ruminants

Prof. Shing-Hong Liu, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan

Shing-Hong Liu is an esteemed academic and researcher in the field of biomedical engineering and computer science. He obtained his B.S. degree in Electronic Engineering from Feng-Jia University, Taiwan, in 1990, followed by an M.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering from National Cheng-Kung University in 1992. In 2002, he earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical and Control Engineering at National Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan. Since August 1994, Dr. Liu has been actively involved in academia, initially as a Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Yuanpei University, Taiwan. He progressed to become an Associate Professor from 2002 to 2008. Currently, he holds the position of Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at Chaoyang University of Technology. Dr. Liu’s research focuses on biomedical signal processing, artificial intelligence applications in mobile health (mHealth), and the design of biomedical instruments. He has been recognized for his contributions, being named one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists in 2020. His research projects have received substantial funding, totaling NT$36,329,914, and he has authored 59 papers in SCI journals.

Education:

B.S. in Electronic Engineering

Feng-Jia University, Taizhong, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Year of Completion: 1990

M.S. in Biomedical Engineering

National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Year of Completion: 1992

Ph.D. in Electrical and Control Engineering

National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Year of Completion: 2002

Work Experience:

Lecturer

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yuanpei University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
August 1994 – 2002

Associate Professor

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yuanpei University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2002 – 2008

Distinguished Professor

Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2020 – Present

Achievements:

Shing-Hong Liu has been recognized as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists in 2020. His research interests focus on biomedical signal processing, artificial intelligence for mHealth applications, and the design of biomedical instruments. He has successfully led projects with a total budget of NT 36,329,914 and has published 59 papers in SCI journals.

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