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.
Professional Profile:
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