Associate Professor | City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications | Egypt
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdelkhalek is a distinguished Egyptian scientist currently serving at the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, Egypt. With a profound academic background in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Plant Virology, Biotechnology, and Biological Control, Dr. Abdelkhalek has established himself as a leading figure in the field of plant–microbe interactions and sustainable disease management. He earned his higher education degrees specializing in plant pathology and biotechnology, focusing his research on molecular mechanisms underlying plant resistance to pathogens. Over the years, he has accumulated extensive professional experience through research collaborations, publications, and supervision of scientific projects centered on eco-friendly agricultural practices. His research interests include biological control of plant pathogens, plant immunity induction, nanobiotechnology applications in plant protection, and molecular approaches for combating viral, fungal, and bacterial diseases. Demonstrating outstanding research skills in molecular diagnostics, bio-nanotechnology, microbial biocontrol development, and gene expression analysis, he has published numerous impactful papers in reputed international journals. According to Scopus metrics, Dr. Abdelkhalek has achieved over 2,900 citations, authored more than 80 documents, and holds an impressive h-index of 31, highlighting the influence and quality of his scientific output. His studies on green-synthesized nanoparticles, Trichoderma-based biocontrol, and plant-derived antiviral compounds have significantly advanced eco-safe plant protection strategies. Throughout his career, he has received several awards and honors for his contributions to plant biotechnology and sustainable agriculture, reflecting his dedication to innovation and scientific excellence. Dr. Abdelkhalek’s work emphasizes integrating biotechnology with environmental sustainability to enhance crop productivity and global food security. In conclusion, his remarkable achievements, scholarly leadership, and continued commitment to advancing biotechnological solutions for plant health make him a highly respected and influential figure in modern agricultural research.
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Featured Publications
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Abdelkhalek, A., & Al-Askar, A. A. (2020). Green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles mediated by Mentha spicata extract induce plant systemic resistance against Tobacco mosaic virus. Applied Sciences, 10(15), 5054. Cited by: 207.
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Shamseldin, A., Abdelkhalek, A., & Sadowsky, M. J. (2017). Recent changes to the classification of symbiotic, nitrogen-fixing, legume-associating bacteria: A review. Symbiosis, 71(2), 91–109. Cited by: 121.
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Abdelkhalek, A., Salem, M. Z. M., Kordy, A. M., Salem, A. Z. M., & Behiry, S. I. (2020). Antiviral, antifungal, and insecticidal activities of Eucalyptus bark extract: HPLC analysis of polyphenolic compounds. Microbial Pathogenesis, 147, 104383. Cited by: 96.
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Abo-Zaid, G. A., Matar, S. M., & Abdelkhalek, A. (2020). Induction of plant resistance against Tobacco mosaic virus using the biocontrol agent Streptomyces cellulosae isolate Actino 48. Agronomy, 10(11), 1620. Cited by: 75.
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Kamel, S. M., Elgobashy, S. F., Omara, R. I., Derbalah, A. S., Abdelfatah, M., … & Abdelkhalek, A. (2022). Antifungal activity of copper oxide nanoparticles against root rot disease in cucumber. Journal of Fungi, 8(9), 911. Cited by: 74.