Food Toxicology and Contaminants at National Research Centre, Egypt, Egypt.
Dr. Mohamed Seif is an Associate Professor at the Food Toxicology and Contaminants Department of the National Research Center in Cairo, Egypt, a position he has held since June 2022. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from Ain-Shams University, where his research focused on the protective effects of Melissa officinalis L. extract against pesticide toxicity. Dr. Seif has over 10 years of experience in scientific research, with significant contributions to the fields of animal physiology and food safety. He has published extensively in reputable journals and has participated in numerous international training programs, enhancing his expertise in areas such as natural product extraction, molecular docking, and chromatography techniques. His research interests include phytochemicals, bioactive component identification, and protective strategies against contaminants in food and agriculture.
Publication Profile👤
Education
Dr. Mohamed Seif holds a Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from Ain-Shams University, where he focused on the protective effects of Melissa officinalis L. extract against pesticide toxicity and its impacts on reproductive functions in rats, graduating in February 2015. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Animal Physiology from the same institution in January 2012, with research on the efficacy of various adsorbent materials against Deoxynivalenol toxicity in laboratory animals. Dr. Seif completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Production at Assuit University, Asyut, Egypt, graduating with a very good grade in June 2004
Professional Experience
Dr. Mohamed Seif has extensive professional experience in the field of food toxicology and animal physiology, currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Food Toxicology and Contaminants Department at the National Research Center in Cairo, Egypt, since June 2022. He has over a decade of experience in scientific research, beginning in December 2011. Dr. Seif has participated in various international collaborations, including a postdoctoral fellowship in the People’s Republic of China and training courses in the Netherlands and Turkey, focusing on dairy farm management and integrated pest management, respectively. His teaching experience includes roles as a biology teacher at Orman International School in Cairo and conducting training courses at the NRC Training Center. Additionally, he has gained practical experience through training in pesticide residue determination and aflatoxin analysis, further enhancing his expertise in food safety and quality control.
Research Interests
Dr. Mohamed Seif’s research interests are centered around phytochemistry, with a particular focus on natural products and protection strategies against toxicity in food and the environment. He is adept in the extraction, isolation, and identification of bioactive components from natural resources, contributing to the development of safe and effective solutions for food safety. Dr. Seif employs advanced techniques such as molecular docking and chromatography (HPLC, GC, and GC/MS) to investigate the toxicological impacts of various contaminants and to explore the protective effects of natural extracts on biological systems. His work aims to enhance the understanding of how natural substances can mitigate toxic effects, particularly in relation to agricultural practices and food consumption.
Publication Top Notes
Bio-evaluation of Crustacean and Fungal Nano-Chitosan for Applying as Food Ingredient
- Journal: Toxicology Reports
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 91
Hepato-Renal Protective Effects of Egyptian Purslane Extract Against Experimental Cadmium Toxicity in Rats with Special Emphasis on the Functional and Histopathological Changes
- Journal: Toxicology Reports
- Volume: 6, Pages: 625-631
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 82
Bio and Phyto-Chemical Effect of Amphora Coffeaeformis Extract Against Hepatic Injury Induced by Paracetamol in Rats
- Journal: Molecular Biology Reports
- Volume: 45, Pages: 2007-2023
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 48
Evaluation of the Biological Efficiency of Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using Croton Tiglium L. Seeds Extract Against Azoxymethane-Induced Colon Cancer in Rats
- Journal: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (APJCP)
- Volume: 21 (5), Pages: 1369
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 27
Evaluation of Antioxidant Efficiency of Croton Tiglium L. Seeds Extracts After Incorporating Silver Nanoparticles
- Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
- Volume: 62 (2), Pages: 181-200
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 27
Conclusion
Dr. Mohamed Seif’s combination of educational qualifications, impactful research, extensive publication record, and commitment to teaching positions him as a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work not only contributes to scientific knowledge but also has practical implications for public health and safety.