Training Courses (Trainee)

International Workshop on Electrophoresis & PCR for Variety Identification and GMO Detection


  • ISTA/FAO; AGERI, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt. (Dec 18–22, 2004)

Awareness of Genetic Resources Policies in Egypt


  • GRPI-EGYPT; Desert Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture, Cairo, Egypt. (Sept 26–27, 2004)

National Training Course on “The Internet”


  • National Program for Education Technology; IDSC, Egyptian Cabinet, Cairo, Egypt. (June 19–24, 1999)

International Symposium & Training Course on Molecular Markers and Biotechnology of Sexual Reproduction in Higher Plants


  • UNESCO-ICRO; Agricultural Research Institute, Martonvásár, Hungary. (Aug 24 – Sept 4, 1998)

National Training Course on Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Engineering


  • GEBRI, Sadat City, Egypt, in collaboration with IPK Gatersleben, Germany. (July 19–31, 1997)

International Training Course on Tissue Culture and Genetic Engineering


  • Arab Council for Graduate Studies; Genetic Engineering Center, Cairo University, Egypt. (Sept 7–13, 1996)

International Training Course on “Genetic Engineering in Plants”


  • UNIDO and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB); New Delhi, India. (Nov 22 – Dec 10, 1994)

International Symposium & Training Course on “Plant Biotechnology”


  • UNESCO-ICRO; Agricultural Biotechnology Center (ABC), Gödöllő, Hungary. (Aug 15–29, 1992)

Scientific Seminars & Lectures

Organizer: Egyptian Genetic Resources and Conservation Seminar


  • National Committee for Genetic Sciences, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Cairo. (March 7, 2024)

Organizer: Genetics Role in Adaptation of Organisms with Climate Change Seminar


  • National Committee for Genetic Sciences, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Cairo. (March 16, 2023)

Organizer: Gene Correction (Genome Editing) Seminar


  • Al-Sahel Theater, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT). (June 13, 2019)

Invited Lecturer: Scientific Publishing: Reality and Aspirations


  • Cultural Program, Faculty of Biotechnology, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST). (March 2, 2016)

Lecturer: Plant Biotechnology and Its Applications


  • Training course for Agricultural Education Supervisors, Minia Governorate. (Dec 15, 2013)

Lecturer: New Job Opportunities Offered by Modern Biotechnology


  • First Alumni Day, Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University. (Dec 29–30, 2010)

Lecturer: Food Security and Biotechnology in Africa


  • Cultural Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University. (Oct 19, 2010)

Organizer & Moderator: Ethics of Scientific Research and Biosafety in Agricultural Sciences


  • Attended by former President of AEA and Minia University professors. (June 15, 2009)

Organizer: Genetic Engineering and Genetic Improvement in Bananas


  • Featuring Guest Expert Prof. Laszlo Sagi (KU Leuven, Belgium). (Nov 1–4, 2007)

Organizer: Genetic Engineering in Plants Lecture Series


  • Featuring Guest Expert Prof. Dr. W. Chang (President of the State Biotechnology Association). (Feb 8–10, 2005)

Representative & Lecturer: Minia University Faculty of Agriculture and Its Role in Environment and North Upper Egypt Development


  • Attended by the Minister of Agriculture and Governor of Minia. (Oct 18, 2004)

Representative & Lecturer: Minia University’s Role in Environmental Service in North Upper Egypt


  • Organized by Al-Ahram Regional Institute in collaboration with Minia University, Cairo. (June 26, 2004)

Organizer: Scientific and Cultural Seminar on “Cloning”


  • Sponsored by Al-Gozour (Roots) Association, Faculty of Agriculture. (March 9, 2003)

Co-Organizer: Horticultural Production in Upper Egypt Governorates Seminar


  • Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University. (Sept 19, 2002)

Organizer: Genetic Engineering and Genetic Improvement in Bananas


  • Featuring Guest Expert Prof. Edmond De Langhe (INIBAP & FAO representative). (March 12, 2002)

Organizer: Genetic Engineering in Plants Lecture Series


  • Featuring Guest Expert Prof. Dr. J. Jacobsen (University of Hanover, Germany). (Oct 2001)

Organizer: Genetic Engineering in Plants Lecture Series


  • Featuring Guest Expert Prof. Dr. H. Lorz (University of Hamburg, Germany). (Nov 2000)

Supervising Organizer: Genetic Engineering in Plants Workshop


  • Hosted Dr. Barnabas Jenes (ABC Hungary & UNESCO representative); Training on gene transfer (GUS, NPTII). (Feb 20–23, 1999)

Co-Organizer: Mobile Elements (Transposons) Seminar


  • Featuring Guest Expert Dr. Natalia Ivanovna Ivaschenko (Russia). (May 1994)

Co-Organizer: Biotechnology and Its Prospects for Crop Improvement Training


  • Two training cycles for 100+ agricultural engineers at Minia Agricultural Directorate. (1993–1995)

Coordinator & Participant: Department of Genetics Scientific Seminar Program


  • Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University. (1993–Present)