Associate Professor | Homs University | Syria
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lina M. Alnaddaf is an accomplished academic and researcher in the Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology at Homs University, Syria. With a strong foundation in plant molecular genetics and biotechnology, Dr. Alnaddaf has built a distinguished career dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture and crop improvement through molecular and nanobiotechnological approaches. She earned her doctoral degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, focusing on the genetic diversity and molecular breeding of major cereal crops such as wheat and Aegilops species, which are crucial for food security and genetic conservation. Over the years, Dr. Alnaddaf has served as an educator and researcher, mentoring students and leading innovative projects that integrate molecular breeding, genomics, and nanotechnology for improving plant tolerance to abiotic stresses. Her primary research interests include molecular breeding strategies, plant-derived nanomaterials, genetic variability, crop stress physiology, and the application of nanotechnology in agriculture. She possesses advanced research skills in DNA sequencing, molecular marker analysis, nanoparticle biosynthesis, and plant genetic transformation, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise. Dr. Alnaddaf has authored numerous influential publications, including chapters in Springer Nature and Elsevier volumes, on topics such as nanomaterial interactions with plant cellular mechanisms, nanofertilizers, and green synthesis of nanoparticles. Her research achievements are recognized globally, earning her academic distinction and participation in international scientific collaborations. According to google Scholar, she has accumulated 200 citations, and holds an h-index of 9, reflecting her consistent scholarly impact. Dr. Alnaddaf has been honored for her contributions to nanobiotechnology and molecular breeding, particularly in developing sustainable strategies for crop resilience and productivity. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lina Alnaddaf exemplifies a forward-thinking scientist whose pioneering work at the intersection of molecular biology and nanotechnology continues to inspire advancements in modern agricultural biotechnology and sustainable food production.
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Featured Publications
Abu-Ellail, F. F. B., Salem, K. F. M., Saleh, M. M., Alnaddaf, L. M., & Al-Khayri, J. M. (2021). Molecular breeding strategies of beetroot (Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris var. conditiva Alefeld). In Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies: Vegetable Crops, Volume 8: Bulbs. [Citations: 32]
Saleh, M. M., Alnaddaf, L. M., Almuhammady, A. K., Salem, K. F. M., & Alloosh, M. T. (2021). Applications of plant-derived nanomaterials in mitigation of crop abiotic stress. In Nanobiotechnology: Mitigation of Abiotic Stress in Plants (pp. 201–238). [Citations: 20]
Al-Khayri, J. M., Alnaddaf, L. M., & Jain, S. M. (2023). Nanomaterial interactions with plant cellular mechanisms and macromolecules and agricultural implications. Springer Nature. [Citations: 19]
Salem, K. F. M., Alloosh, M. T., Saleh, M. M., Alnaddaf, L. M., & Almuhammady, A. K. (2021). Utilization of nanofertilizers in crop tolerance to abiotic stress. In Nanobiotechnology: Mitigation of Abiotic Stress in Plants (pp. 261–289). [Citations: 18]
Alnaddaf, L. M., Almuhammady, A. K., Salem, K. F. M., Alloosh, M. T., & Saleh, M. M. (2021). Green synthesis of nanoparticles using different plant extracts and their characterizations. In Nanobiotechnology: Mitigation of Abiotic Stress in Plants (pp. 165–199). [Citations: 15]