Ahmed Samir

I have graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in September 2001 (BVSc. – Grade: Very Good). Few months later I was appointed as demonstrator of Microbiology. In 2005, I earned my Master’s degree in Veterinary Sciences (MVSc – Microbiology) and then became assistant lecturer. By the end of the same year, I won a local scholarship for two years and worked at the US NAMRU-3 as NPSC. During this period, I have been actively performing various standard cultural, serological and molecular procedures for isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens from clinical samples.

In July 2008, I got my Ph.D. in Microbiology. The Ph.D. dissertation was titled " Evaluation of Different Diagnostic Techniques in Spirochetal Diseases ". Later, my Ph.D. dissertation was awarded the best Ph.D. dissertation in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (2008) from Cairo University.

Starting from 2006 until now, throughout this period, I was able to publish several high quality research articles and joined several research projects funded by the Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) as a principle investigator as well as a co-investigator.

In June 2010, I was awarded the state incentive award in science. The award was in the field of agricultural sciences.

In 2017, I have positioned as a director of the Center of Analytical and Aapplied Veterinary Studies (CAAVS), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University.

In 2022, I have positioned as a director of Center of Biotechnology Researches and Services (CBRS), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University.

My scientific ranking according to scopus index (Author ID: 36085102800) is as follows: h–index is 17. Citations: 691 total citation until August, 2022.

I am a member of:

1- Reviewers Board

Approved by the Supreme Council of Universities (2019 - 2022)

2- Consultant Committie in a Police Academy, Veterinary Sector and Police Dogs.

3- Consultant Committie in National Co. for Animal Production (Armed Forces)

4- Specialized Scientific Counsel in Animal Resources and Fisheries Researches Council

, November 2015 – November, 2018. Ministerial Dicision No. 582/2015 (A fellow of ASRT)

 (ASM), 2007 – present

 (ILS), May 2009 – present.

, 2015 – present.

Area of expertise:

•Masters microbiology workups and research, particularly in the area of isolating and identifying leptospires from the human blood and urine as well as tissues from different animal species. •Masters microbiology workups and research, particularly in the area of isolating and identifying Borrelia spp. including Lyme disease bacterium (B. burgdorferi) and B. anserina. •Masters microbiology workups and research, particularly in the area of isolating and identifying pathogens from the bloodstream, sputum, CSF, stools and postoperative wound infections. •Professional knowledge of biochemical reaction interpretation and identification of nosocomial pathogens. •Performing standard antibiotic sensitivity tests. •Specific experience in developing teaching modules and providing technical and theoretical microbiology training sessions (as a university staff for 15 years). •Familiar with infection control practices in the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population. •Trained at US-NAMRU-3, as a volunteer for one year (2004 – 2005) to enforce laboratory-based infection control practices at the Egyptian general hospitals. •Worked at US-NAMRU-3, Lab Unit as a contractor (Microbiologist) since 2005 – 2007, to support the laboratory work concerning infection control issues in Egyptian general and university hospitals. •Worked at US-NAMRU-3, Global Disease Detection and Response Program GDDRP (formerly DSP), Lab Unit as a medical scientist (Microbiologist) since 2010 – 2011, to support the laboratory work in a program to promote quality and safety of healthcare in Egypt funded by USAID.

Now, I work as a consultant for developing bacterial vaccines (production/QC) in the first private national factory in Egypt (MEVAC).

Finally, regarding activities, I'm an elected member of the board of directors of Cairo University Staff Club (CU-Club), 2015. I have been selected to be a rapporteur of the committee of youth and sports.