Suez canal university, Egypt
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📚 Summary
Elham A. Elkhawass is an accomplished lecturer in the Zoology Department at Suez Canal University, specializing in invertebrates and parasitology. With a strong background in both teaching and research, Elham has contributed significantly to understanding environmental assessments, nanoparticle applications, and parasitic diseases.
🎓 Education
Ph.D. in Invertebrates & Entomology
Suez Canal University, Egypt (July 2015)
Thesis: “In vivo and in vitro assessment of an engineered nanoparticle effect on experimental schistosomiasis in mice.”
M.Sc. in Zoology (Invertebrates)
Suez Canal University, Egypt (November 2006)
Thesis: “Acorn barnacles and effects of environmental factors on their growth and distribution in Lake Timsah.”
B.Sc. in Zoology
Suez Canal University, Egypt (1998)
Graduated with honors.
👩🏫 Professional Experience
Lecturer
Suez Canal University (September 2019 – Present)
Assistant Lecturer
Suez Canal University (December 2006 – August 2019)
Demonstrator
Suez Canal University (August 2000 – November 2006)
Research Student
Suez Canal University (September 1998 – July 2000)
🔬 Research Interests
Elham’s research focuses on:
- Environmental assessment of marine fouling as bioindicators of heavy metal contamination.
- Antiparasitic properties and toxicity of nanoparticles.
- Photodynamic therapies for cancer treatment.
- The role of parasites as indicators of environmental pollution.
- Fish aquaculture and disease diagnosis.
Through her work, Elham aims to address crucial issues related to pollution, sustainable development, and public health.
Notable Publications
Acute toxicity of different sizes of silver nanoparticles intraperitonally injected in Balb/C mice using two toxicological methods
Authors: EA Elkhawass, ME Mohallal, MFM Soliman
Journal: International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year: 2015
A facile synthesis of formazan dyes conjugated with plasmonic nanoparticles as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy against leukemia cell line
Authors: ME Khalifa, EA Elkhawass, A Pardede, M Ninomiya, K Tanaka, M Koketsu
Journal: Monatshefte für Chemie-Chemical Monthly
Year: 2018
Synthesis and In Vitro Evaluation of Anti‐Leukemic Potency of Some Novel Azo‐Naphthol Dyes Conjugated with Metal Nanoparticles as Photosensitizers for Photodynamic Therapy
Authors: ME Khalifa, EA Elkhawass, M Ninomiya, K Tanaka, M Koketsu
Journal: ChemistrySelect
Year: 2020
Activity Rhythms of Barnacles as a Behavioural Bioindicator of Copper Pollution in Lake Timsah, Suez Canal, Egypt
Authors: AED Sallam, M Ghobashy, E Elkhawass, AF Ghobashy
Journal: Catrina: The International Journal of Environmental Sciences
Year: 2006
Isopods colonizing barnacles and their reproduction in Lake Timsah
Authors: MA Ghobashy, AEDA Sallam, E Elkhawass, AFA Ghobashy
Journal: Egyptian Journal of Zoology
Year: 2005