Education

• Ph.D in Physiology, Faculty of Science, April 2023, Suez University, Suez, Egypt
• Title of Ph.D.’s degree thesis "Control of Breast Cancer Proliferation, Migration, Invasion and Metastasis by Some Natural Compounds"
•  MSc in Physiology, Faculty of Science, March 2014, Suez University, Suez, Egypt

• Title of master’s degree thesis "Evaluation of the Biological Effects of the Egyptian Scorpion venom Androctonus amoreuxi using Murine Models".

• Pre-master in physiology, (Very good) May 2010, Zoology department, Suez Canal University, Suez, Egypt.
• B.Sc. in Science (excellent with honor's degree (85.81%), May 2007, Zoology department, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt

Employment History

• Lecturer, 4/2023 – Present, Faculty of Science, Suez University
• Assistant lecturer, 5/2015 to 4/2023, Faculty of Science, Suez University
• Demonstrator, 8/2009 to 4/2014, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Suez branch
• Biology teacher, 11/2007 to 7/2009, Ras El Khaimah institute in United Arab Emirates            

Language

Arabic: native        

English: advanced (A certificate in IELTS from the British Council in Egypt with overall score 5.5)       

Conferences

• 1^st Annual Meeting of the Middle-Eastern Association for Cancer Research (MEACR): Cancer Research from Bench to Clinic, held at Tanta University, Conference Hall on 27-28^th December 2011
• 1^st Conference for Postgraduate Students of Science (PSS 2013) held at Tanta University, faculty of science on 30^th April, 2013
• The International Scientific Conference of Laboratory Diagnosis and ICSI, on 15^th March 2013
•    The 6^th International Conference on Natural Toxins with a Poster Presentation" held at Suez Canal University Conference Hall on 15-16^th December 2014.
• The international conference on formulation and controlling the future for sustainability and green world held at Suez University on 5 December 2022.
• Workshops
• "Reference and Data Management using ENDNOTE X5" held at Ain Shams University on 9^th October 2012.
• "How to write and prepare research projects funded from Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF)" held at Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez University on 13^th May 2013.
• The workshop entitled "Introduction to Bioinformatics, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Applications of Statistics in Scientific Research" held at Botany Department, Suez Canal University on 2^nd December 2013.
• The programs of "The Credit Hours System" held at Faculty members and leadership Development Center (FLDC), Suez Canal University on 26-27^th December 2012.
• The programs of "Organization of scientific conferences" held at Faculty members and leadership Development Center (FLDC), Suez Canal University on 23-24^th December 2012.
• The programs of "Ethics of Scientific Research" held at Faculty members and leadership Development Center (FLDC), Suez Canal University on 19-20th December 2012.
• The programs of "Professional Preparation for Teachers Educational program" which include (Effective teaching, The use of technology in teaching and Micro-teaching) held at Faculty members and leadership Development Center (FLDC), Suez canal University on 9-18^th March 2013.
• The scientific session entitled "How to Write a Scientific Paper" held at the Center for Research & Development (CRD), Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University on 14^th November 2012.
• "Taxonomy of Egyptian Reptiles" held at Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez University on 8-10^th December 2009.
• "Safe Use of Experimental Animals and their Applications in Scientific Publishing" held at Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez University on 21^th March 2016.
• Molecular docking and drug design workshop (recent approach for anti-cancer research) held at excellence center of molecular biology and tissue culture, Suez Canal University on 25-26 September 2019.

Contact

• 00201200978355 - 00201095298714

                     khalafw86@gmail.com

1- In vitro and in vivo antitumor effects of the Egyptian scorpion Androctonus amoreuxi venom in an Ehrlich ascites tumor model. DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-2269-3

2- Antinociceptive, antiinflammatory, and antipyretic effects induced by the venom of Egyptian scorpion Androctonus amoreuxi. DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-020-00191-x

3- Structural and cytotoxic characterization of the marine red algae Sarconema filiforme and Laurencia obtusa. DOI: 10.21608/EJABF.2022.252760

4-  Cytotoxicity and molecular alterations induced by scorpion venom antimicrobial peptide Smp43 in breast cancer cell lines MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10989-022-10474-2

1- Physiology coarses (Code: Zoo 207, Zoo219)

2- Neurochemistry (Code: Zoo 323)

3- General Zoology (2) (Code: Zoo 102)

4- General Physiology for nursing institute (Code: MED112)

5- Aquatic Ecology (Code: Zoo 215) 

Job Skills

Educational expertise

Over 13 years of experience in teaching practical physiology at the college level, resulting in improved student performance.

Research skills

• Conducted extensive research in physiology in vitro and in vivo, leading to some published papers in scientific journals (4 research papers) using many advanced techniques such as ELISA, qPCR, DNA fragmentation, flow cytometry, and cell culture.
• Think critically, or use sound reasoning, to draw conclusions from test results and scientific observations.
• Think of new ideas for solving old problems; find the strengths and weaknesses in ideas.
• Ability to do in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Proficient in using various programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Endnote, e-learning software etc.)
• Excellent speaker capable of creating stimulating and involving conversations.
• Conducted the new mode of researching various topics about science to be discussed to the students.

• Continual learning

• I am committed to lifelong learning and regularly attend conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date in my field.

• Communication

• Strong ability to communicate complex physiological concepts to students of varying levels of understanding.
• Ability to work in a group or individually according to the job.
• Extensive background in education utilizing advanced teaching methodologies and a variety of multimedia tools.
• Ability to connect with students respond to their needs and motivate them to do their best.