Kyushu University | Japan
Professor Said Desouky is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Microbial Biotechnology at Al-Azhar University, Egypt. He earned his Ph.D. in Bioscience and Biotechnology from Kyushu University, Japan, in 2012, following an illustrious academic journey that includes prestigious postdoctoral fellowships in Japan and the USA under Fulbright and JASSO programs. With over two decades of experience in higher education, research, and international collaboration, Prof. Desouky has significantly contributed to advancing microbial biotechnology, antibiotic resistance research, and sustainable bioinnovation. His scientific pursuits encompass quorum sensing inhibition, bio-degradation, and eco-friendly fermentation technologies. As a project manager for EU Erasmus+ and UNDP capacity-building programs, he has successfully fostered global academic partnerships and interdisciplinary innovation. A committed educator, he has supervised more than 20 postgraduate theses and continues to mentor the next generation of researchers. His professional affiliations include the Al-Azhar Entrepreneurship Club and Egypt’s Quality Assurance and Accreditation Network. Recognized for his research excellence and leadership, Prof. Desouky remains dedicated to addressing global challenges through biotechnology-driven solutions, promoting sustainability, and contributing to the scientific community’s advancement.
Featured Publications
Desouky, S. (2022). Genetic and histopathological alterations in Caco-2 and HuH-7 cells treated with secondary metabolites of marine fungi. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, June 2022.
Desouky, S. (2022). Secondary metabolites of Actinomycetales as potent quorum sensing inhibitors targeting Gram-positive pathogens: In vitro and in silico study. Metabolites, March 15, 2022.
Desouky, S. (2022). Statistical optimization of chromium (VI) reduction using response surface methodology (RSM) by newly isolated Stenotrophomonas sp. (a novel strain). BioMetals, February 2022.
Desouky, S. (2022). In vitro and in vivo assessment of silver nanoparticles and sesame oil combination as a treatment of sodium nitrate-induced hepatotoxicity. Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, February 18, 2022.
Desouky, S. (2022). Correlation between phenotypic virulence traits and antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates. Microbial Pathogenesis, January 2022.
Desouky, S. (2022). Composition of Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Ginger), soil properties, and soil enzyme activities grown in different concentration of mineral fertilizers. Horticulturae, January 2, 2022.
Desouky, S. (2021). Hydrazonoyl bromide precursors as DHFR inhibitors for the synthesis of bis-thiazolyl pyrazole derivatives; antimicrobial activities, antibiofilm, and drug combination studies against MRSA. Bioorganic Chemistry, November 2021.