Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Metwally | National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries | Egypt
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Metwally is an accomplished researcher in marine environmental science with strong expertise in pollution studies, water treatment, biodiversity, and ecological assessment. He holds a BSc and PhD in Science from Mansoura University and an MSc from Alexandria University, complemented by advanced international training through the GAME program at IFM-Geomar in Germany, a UNESCO-IHE course in the Netherlands, a research fellowship at the University of Pavia in Italy, and a postdoctoral research grant at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the USA. Since 2008, he has contributed significantly to the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, where he has developed extensive experience in environmental monitoring, emergent contaminants, aquatic ecosystem health, and advanced laboratory techniques. His work bridges applied research and environmental protection, focusing on improving water quality, understanding pollution pathways, and promoting sustainable marine resource management. Throughout his career, he has been recognized through competitive fellowships and international research opportunities that highlight his scientific impact. With a commitment to advancing marine environmental science, Dr. El-Metwally continues to contribute knowledge that supports conservation efforts, ecological sustainability, and innovative solutions to modern environmental challenges.
Featured Publications
Sallam, A., El-Metwally, M., Sabry, M.A., & Elsbaey, M. (2021). Cladamide: a new ceramide from the endophytic fungus Cladosporium cladosporioides. Natural Product Research.
El-Metwally, M.E.A., Darwish, D.H., & Dar, M.A. (2021). Spatial distribution and contamination assessment of heavy metals in surface sediments of Lake Burullus, Egypt. Arabian Journal of Geosciences.
El-Sayed, W.M.M., Elshaer, M.M., Ibrahim, H.A.H., & El-Metwally, M.E.A. (2020). Antimicrobial agents from sea urchin (Diadema setosum) collected from the Red Sea, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries.
El-Metwally, M.E.A., Othman, A.I., & El-Moselhy, K.M. (2019). Distribution and assessment of heavy metals in the coastal area of the Red Sea, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries.
Elsbaey, M., Sallam, A., El-Metwally, M., Nagata, M., Tanaka, C., Shimizu, K., & Miyamoto, T. (2019). Melanogenesis inhibitors from the endophytic fungus Aspergillus amstelodami. Chemistry & Biodiversity.
Al Prol, A.E., El-Metwally, M.E.A., & Amer, A. (2019). Sargassum latifolium as eco-friendly materials for treatment of toxic nickel (II) and lead (II) ions from aqueous solution. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries.
Mahmoud, M.A.M., Dar, M.A., Hussein, H.N.M., El-Metwally, M.E.A., Maaty, M.M., Omar, M.Y., Seraj, M.R., & Mohammed, T.A.A. (2019). Survivorship and growth rates for some transplanted coral reef-building species and their potential for coral reef rehabilitation in the Red Sea. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries.