Biography

Microbiologist specializing in beneficial plant–microbe interactions and microbial stress responses. Research focuses on plant growth-promoting microorganisms and their role in enhancing crop tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, with an emphasis on developing microbial-based strategies for sustainable agriculture. Research interests include mycology, fungal physiology, microbial ecology, and plant–microbe interactions.

Educational Qualification

B.Sc. in Botany (Microbiology), 2016
M.Sc. in Botany (Applied Microbiology), 2021
Phd in Science (Botany – Applied Microbiology), 2025
Department of Botany and Microbiology- Faculty of Science- Port
Said University

Academic And Professional Experience

I specialize in applied and environmental microbiology, with expertise in biocontrol and plant growth‑promoting microorganisms under abiotic stress (especially drought). My work integrates microbial physiology, stress tolerance mechanisms, and the production of bioactive metabolites including siderophores and exopolysaccharides (EPS). I have practical experience in microbial and biochemical laboratory techniques, and I am motivated by research that translates microbial stress resilience into tangible agricultural outcomes.

Publications

1. Elnhas G, Kottb M, Baka Z, Ibrahim A (2019) Antifungal potentiality and physiological characterization of Trichoderma isolates from Port Said Governorate. Egypt J Bot. https://doi.org/10.21608/ejbo.2019.6708.1266

2. G.A. El-Nahas, M.E. Ibrahim, Z.A.M. Baka, A.H. Ibrahim

Scrutinizing harsh habitats endophytic fungi and their prospective effect on water-stressed maize seedlings

Int. Microbiol. (2024), 10.1007/s10123-024-00609-4

3. El-Nahas, G., Ibrahim, A. H., Baka, Z., Ibrahim, M. (2025). 'Diversity of endophytic fungi from extreme habitats and their promising biochemical markers', Alfarama Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 6(2), pp. 139-156. doi: 10.21608/AJBAS.2025.352772.1245