Dr. Mohammed Aufy 🌟
Dr. Mohammed Aufy is a distinguished Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vienna 🏫. Born on September 27, 1976, in Cairo, Egypt, he embarked on a remarkable academic journey that has spanned continents and disciplines.
🎓 Education
- Bachelor in Zoology and Entomology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (1995-1999)
- Master in Zoology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2001-2005)
- PhD in Cell Biology and Biochemistry, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria (2008-2012)
🌍 Professional History
- Demonstrator, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2002-2005)
- Assistant Lecturer, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2005-2007)
- Scientific Staff, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria (2007-2012)
- University Staff (Assistant Professor), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2012-2014)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Vienna, Austria (2014-2017)
- Senior Lecturer, University of Vienna, Austria (2017-present)
🏆 Awards and Fellowships
- Best Student of the Year, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (1998)
- Award for Best Bachelor Graduate, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (1999)
- PhD Fellowship, Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt (2007)
- Best Scientific Talk, The Winter School on Proteinases and Their Inhibitors, Tiers, Italy (2011)
- Best Scientific Talk, 2nd International Conference on Biological, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, and Applications (BBSBA2021) (2021)
- Best Poster Presentation, various international scientific conferences in Egypt and Austria (2011, 2021, 2023)
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Aufy’s research primarily centers on peptidases and their role in various physiological and pathological processes. He has secured several funded research grants to investigate topics such as the role of lysosomal peptidases in mammary gland carcinoma, peptidases as targets for treating pituitary adenoma, and the mechanisms of toxicity of certain mycotoxins.
🌐 Professional Societies Memberships
- Austrian Peptide Society (since 2015)
- Austrian Society for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology (ÖGMBT) (since 2010)
- Entomological Society of Egypt (since 2001)
🌱 Contributions to Science
Dr. Aufy’s contributions extend beyond academia; his work has practical implications for understanding disease mechanisms and developing targeted therapies. His fluency in English, very good command of German, and native proficiency in Arabic have facilitated collaborations and communications across diverse scientific communities.
✨ Dr. Mohammed Aufy’s dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and his commitment to excellence make him a valued member of the global scientific community.