Biography

I have expertise in microalgal biotechnology, sustainable bioprocess development and algal biorefineries. My research focuses on developing eco-friendly and cost-effective bioplastic from microalgae through integrated biorefinery approaches. In addition, I have experience in experimental design, microalgal cultivation, statistical data analysis and scientific writing. My research interests include bioplastic production, algal biorefineries, waste valorization, CO2 mitigation, carbon footprint reduction and the circular bioeconomy with the aim of advancing sustainable and environmentally responsible bioprocesses.

Educational Qualification

2021 - MSc. degree in Phycology and Limnology, Faculty of Science, Port Said University.

2016 - BSc. degree in Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Port Said university.

Academic And Professional Experience

Sep 2024 - present: PhD researcher at university of Western Australia and CSIRO

Sep 2021 - present: Assistant lecturer at the Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University.

Dec. 2016 - Sep. 2021: Demonstrator at Faculty of Science, Port Said University.

Publications

Lotfi, A., Kottb, M., Elsayed, A., & Shafik, H. (2021). Antifungal activity of some Mediterranean seaweed against Macrophomina phaseolina and Fusarium oxysporum in Vitro. Alfarama Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 2(1), 81-96.

Alallaf, A. L., Kotab, M., Shafik, H., & Elsayed, A. (2021). In vitro efficacy of biologically active compounds derived from Navicula arenaria against soil-borne phytopathogenic Macrophomina phaseolina and Fusarium oxysporum. Alfarama Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 2(2), 285-296.

Alallaf et al., A. L. (2022). Antifungal activity of volatiles emitted from living cultures of Chlorella vulgaris, Desertifilum tharense, and Navicula arenaria. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 26(5), 821–840.

Alallaf, A. L., Kottb, M. R., El-Sayed, A. K., & Shafik, H. M. (2023). Desertifilum tharense Methanol Extract Inhibits Vascular Wilt Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and Promotes Tomato Growth. Egyptian Journal of Botany.