introduction/brief CV
Professor of Molecular Virology, Senior Scientist and Head of Virology Research Group at College of Science, King Saud University
A proficient in molecular virology, pioneer in the development of vaccines and diagnostic tools for identification and prevention of human respiratory viruses and other prevalent viruses in Saudi population. Vast experience and enormous contribution in several managerial responsibilities apart from research and teaching. Joined King Saud University’s Department of Botany and Microbiology in year 2002. In addition, have outstanding track record in basic and translational research as a principal investigator of competitive local institutional grants. Collaborator and co-investigator in a number of international grants and co-inventor of several patent applications in molecular diagnosis, bringing almost two decades of significant experience in the development of leading research and education programs in molecular virology. Author of more than 46 refereed publications, membership in several scientific societies. Current research interest is focused on the biology of the emerging viruses of human respiratory viruses circulated in Saudi Arabia.
areas of expertise
Management Position:
- Supervisor, COVID-19 Research Chair - KSU (12/27/2021 - present)
- Director, Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research, KSU (07/2020 - 2024)
- Chairman, Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, KSU (2016 - 2020)
- Deputy Director, Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research, KSU (2009 - 2012)
- Director, Centers of Excellence Program, KSU (2007 - 2013)
- Director, Research Central Laboratory, Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, KSU (2012 - 2020)
- Consultant, Vice Rector for Knowledge Exchange and Technology Transfer (KETT-KSU)
- Chairman, Scientific faculties subcommittee for research ethics on living organism
- Representative, Ministry of Education in the National Committee for Scientific Research Ethics (2018)
- Member, Biotechnology Initiative, College of Science, KSU (2002)
- Committee Member, National Center for Assessment in Higher Education Committee (2014)
- Member, Biotechnology Initiative, College of Science, KSU (2002 )
Membership and Committees:
- Board Member, Center of Excellence in Biotechnology (2007 - present)
- Member, Standing Committee for Research Ethics (1440 AH - present)
- Member, Committee to Consider Violations of the Provisions of the Scientific Research Ethics System on Living Creatures, KACST (1440 - present)
- Instructor and member of a number of committees at the National Center for Measurement and Evaluation in the Higher Education Committee (2012 - present)
- Member of the jury of the King Faisal International Prize-Life Sciences Branch (2020)
- Representative, Ministry of Education in the National Committee for Bioethics in KACST (12/3/1439 AH - 12/3/1442 AH)
- Secretary, Botany and Microbiology Department Board (2002 - 2005)
- Member, Committee on Equations and Study Tables in the Department of Botany and Microbiology, KSU (A.Y. 1423/1424 AH)
- Representative, Department of Botany and Microbiology and a member of the Committee of the College of Science at Prince Abdullah Institute for Research and Consulting Studies
- Representative, Department of Botany and Microbiology and a member of the College Committee for the Master's Program in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
- Member, Scientific Committee of the third Saudi Science Conference (2007).
- Associated with the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) during the past few years as a panel of reviewers with the NCAAA for the Academic Accreditation and Assessment program for the King Abdulaziz University (Jeddah) graduate accreditation program in the year 2022, King Khalid University (Abha), master degree program accreditation 2021, and the University of Taif graduate program in the year 2020
publications
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The human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV), recently known as the human orthopneumovirus (HOPV), continues to generate new variants with the ability to cause recurrent infections. Data…
Background
Substantial research is currently conducted focusing on the development of promising antiviral drugs employing in silico screening and drug repurposing strategies against SARS-CoV-2.
courses
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This course introduces the role of viruses as human pathogens and their importance in the daily life and future activities. The course gives a gain information about medical virology, virus…
In this course, an introduction to the molecular biology of plant, animal and bacterial cells and how to replicate, translate and replicate different viruses will be studied. In addition to…
Studies on viruses infecting tissue cultures and protoplast methods for detection of viral infections and diagnosis using molecular probes, recombinant DNA technology, gene description and mapping…
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