Freelance Proofreader

• Feb 2023 - Present

- Job Responsibilities: English Editor and Proofreader, Bridger Jones (Writing and Editing). - Contribution: Academic English editing and proofreading. Expert for thesis, dissertation, or journal articles. - Job Responsibilities: English Editor and Proofreader, Bridger Jones (Writing and Editing). - Contribution: Academic English editing and proofreading. Expert for thesis, dissertation, or journal articles.

Editor

• Mar 2022 - Present

Editorial Board Member & Outstanding Reviewer

• Jan 2009 - Present

Food Research International Trends in Food Science & Technology Food Chemistry Food Control LWT - Food Science and Technology Food Research International Trends in Food Science & Technology Food Chemistry Food Control LWT - Food Science and Technology

ACS Peer Reviewer

• Oct 2021 - Present

Peer Reviewer Peer Reviewer

Editorial Advisory Board Member

• Oct 2016 - Present

International Journal of Food and Fermentation Technology (IJFFT) International Journal of Food and Fermentation Technology (IJFFT)

Expert Reviewer

• Jul 2021 - Present

Expert Lecturer

• Jul 2021 - Present

Conference Guest

• Jul 2021 - Present

Reviewer

• Jan 2009 - Present

Journal of Food Science Natural Resources Forum Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Journal of Food Processing and Preservation Journal of Food Science Natural Resources Forum Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

Guest Editor

• Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

Dear Colleagues, Is the presence of fungi in food a boon or a bane? This is a question that has been asked for thousands of years, but the answer to it still needs further study and research by scientists. Despite this, many studies have revealed that the presence of fungi in food can be: A boon through its ability to ripen and ferment foodstuffs and give them distinctive tastes and flavors and many other positive roles; A bane by spoiling many foods and producing dangerous toxins that directly threaten human health. However, a comprehensive understanding of the vast body of knowledge about food mycology requires a comprehensive volume that covers both the beneficial and harmful roles of fungi in our food supply. In this Special Issue, the latest advances, whether original research articles or reviews, will be addressed in the development and application of new strategies for detecting fungal invasion, mycotoxins, and fungal volatiles responsible for the characteristic baits of many food products (e.g., wine, cheese, sausages). This Special Issue also sheds light on the different roles related to food that fungi may play, whether they are industrial, safety, or nutritional. Hence, this Special Issue will be a rare reference for food mycology and its roles that are still underestimated in everyday food. Prof. Dr. Aly El Sheikha Guest Editor Show less

Guest Editor and Reviewer

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

Microbiota collectively refers to all microorganisms living in a defined environment such as on the skin or in the intestinal tract, mouth, vagina, and eyes, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. The largest population of microorganisms in the human body locates in the intestine and is called the gut or intestinal microbiota. Intestinal microbes are involved in a variety of physiological functions to maintain the health of the host, including providing nutrients and vitamins, catabolic drugs, and toxins, protecting the body from pathogens, promoting the development of the immune system, and maintaining epithelial mucosal homeostasis. The microbiota plays an important role in the physiology and pathology of the human body. Cancer is a leading cause of death in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10 million people died from cancer in 2020. It is estimated that 10-20% of cancers can be attributed to microbial infections. Many studies have demonstrated that the intestinal microbiota plays an important role in tumorigenesis. Microbes and their products can either have a direct carcinogenic effect or prevent the occurrence and development of cancer by regulating the production of circulating metabolites, inflammation, and immune responses. Cancer immunotherapy is a very promising therapy by boosting the immune system to kill cancer cells and suppress tumor growth. Microbiota on or in the human body can influence immune responses affecting immunotherapy. This Special Issue invites original research and reviews articles that contribute to the understanding of the roles of microbiota in cancer immune responses and immunotherapy which may provide novel approaches to treating cancer. Show less

Full Professor

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

High-Level Talent (Category A), according to The Implementation Measures for Foreign Talents and Categories for Foreigners Working in China, the Jiangxi Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs certified that Dr. Aly El Sheikha is High-Level Talent (Category A)* Job Responsibilities: - Promoting innovative academic disciplines construction and internationalization of Jiangxi Agricultural University.- Supervisor, course designer, practical and theoretical works, and internships for under and postgraduate students in the College of Bioscience and Bioengineering.* Contribution/ Achievements: a) In terms of Teaching: I taught many courses such as (Biological Engineering, Microbial Resource, Plant Biotech, and Introduction to Pharmaceutical Engineering). b) In terms of Participating in International Conferences:1. Keynote Speaker for the International Conference on Biological Engineering, Healthcare, and Sustainability (ICBEHS 2021), Shanghai, China, 12-14 November 2021. Show less

Principal Researcher

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

* Job Responsibilities: Promoting innovative research disciplines construction and internationalization of Jiangxi Agricultural University.* Contribution/ Achievements: (1) Participating in the Construction of: i) Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms Research Team, College of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Jiangxi Agricultural University, China.ii) Bioengineering and Technological Research Center for Edible and Medicinal Fungi (BTRCEMF), Jiangxi Agricultural University, China.(2) Participating in the Construction of 5 Research Labs (Molecular Biology, Biochemical, Microbiology, Mushroom Cultivation, Morphological, Microscopical, and Inoculation Labs).(3) Publishing more than 26 research publications in high-ranking journals and publishers. Show less

Associate Professor

• May 2020 - May 2020

* Job Responsibilities: - Promoting innovative academic disciplines construction and internationalization of Minufiya University. - Supervisor, course designer, practical and theoretical works, and internships for under and postgraduate in the Food Science and Technology Department students. * Contribution/ Achievements: a) In terms of Teaching: I taught many courses such as (Food Biotechnology, Molecular Microbiology, Meat & Fish Technology, Food and Dairy Microbiology, Microbial Industries, Cereal Technology, Technology of Food Preservation, Food Analysis, Marketing & Packaging Technology, Food Quality Control & Sanitation, Technology of Sugar and Oil Products, Thermal Treatments of Food, Principals of Food and Dairy Industries). b) After examining the file Dr. Aly Farag El Sheikha submitted, which includes his scientific production, the Permanent Scientific Committee No. (106) (Specialize: Food and Dairy Industries) to promote Professors and Assistant Professors recommended that Dr. Aly Farag El Sheikha be promoted to the rank of “Assistant Professor” under the category of "Scientific Excellence" and with a success rate of "100%" for the first time in Egypt. - Currently on official leave Show less

Visiting Professor

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

Position: Visiting Professor, School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada Target: To establish the scientific cooperation between the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) and the Jiangxi Agricultural University (JAXU) Position: Visiting Professor, School of Nutrition Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada Target: To establish the scientific cooperation between the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) and the Jiangxi Agricultural University (JAXU)

Research Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2018

* Job Responsibilities: I joined as a researcher in a Canadian project funded by (NSERC-CRD) to innovate novel methods for rapid and accurate diagnosis of fungal pathogens as one of the biggest threats to human health. * Contribution: Attached to this project as a Researcher to: 1- Develop species-specific molecular markers for human fungal pathogens; 2- Develop antifungal drug resistance – specific molecular markers; 3- Test the effectiveness of these markers for their potential as rapid and accurate Molecular markers; 4- Writer of project scientific reports. * Achievements: (1) In terms of Innovations: I invented a novel molecular diagnostic method for detecting and identifying pathogenic Candida species. This patent opens up new avenues such as the differentiation between drug-resistant and drug-sensitive strains of infectious fungi within the same species (US Patent No. US 62/964,218: Pending). (2) In terms of Research Publication: With the support of this project, I published more than 21 research publications in high-ranking publishers. LAB Website: https://xulabmcmaster.wordpress.com/group-members/current/ Show less

Assistant Professor

• Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

* Job Responsibilities: - Promoting innovative academic disciplines construction and internationalization of Al-Baha University. - Supervisor, course designer, practical and theoretical works, and internships for under and postgraduate students in the Department of Biology. - Member of the student activities committee in the Department of Biology. - Supervisor of Academic Programs (BSc, MSc, PhD), Department of Biology. * Contribution/ Achievements: a) In terms of Teaching: I taught many courses such as (Genetics, Genetic Engineering, DNA Fingerprinting, Agriculture Biotechnology, Microbiology, General Biology, Molecular Biology, Tissue Culture, and Terms and Ethics of Biotechnology). b) Participate in the construction of a molecular biology lab at the Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia. c) In terms of Participating in International Conferences: 1) Keynote Speaker for the 5th Annual Conference of the American Council for Medicinally Active Plants (ACMAP), Ramada Plaza Suites and Conference Center, Fargo, North Dakota State, USA, 15-18 June 2014. 2) Keynote Speaker for the 2nd AFSA Conference on Food Safety and Security, Dong Nai University of Technology, Bien Hoa City, Vietnam, 15-17 August 2014. Show less

Post-Doctoral Researcher at Halal Products Research Institute (HPRI)

• Apr 2012 - Oct 2013

* Job Responsibilities: Develop a new scientific-analytical tool to determine the geographical origin of halal foodstuffs to ensure their traceability in international markets. * Contribution/ Achievements: a) In terms of Innovations: I have developed strong innovation skills and ensured compliance with the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations and other relevant food legislation by creating new techniques for implementing new and innovative traceability systems by giving unique genetic fingerprints for halal foodstuffs. b) In terms of Research Publication: i) Supervision and taught a training course entitled “How to publish the scientific paper?”. ii) I published more than 9 research publications in high-ranking journals and publishers. Show less

Researcher at Center of International cooperation in Agronomic research for Development (CIRAD)

• Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

* Job Responsibilities: a) Writing training manuals on the traceability of animals and animal products in the European project EDES "ACP-EU Project whose overall objective is to contribute to poverty alleviation through the integration of food products from ACP regions into international, and particularly European, trade flows”. b) Expert Researcher attached to FSP [Fonds de Solidarité Prioritaire] Mobilization Project No. 2006-43, financed by the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs [MAE] * Contribution: (1) Post-Doctoral Researcher, CIRAD, UMR 95 Qualisud, Montpellier, France to discriminate organic food (Bio) as traditional foods by their microbial ecology (bacteria, yeasts, or molds). (2) Coordinator and Responsible for writing a training manual on the traceability of animals and animal products. (3) Participate in the construction of a molecular biology lab specializing in (Insect Pests Traceability) at Africa Rice Center, Cotonou, Benin; * Achievements: (1) Inclusion as a biographee in the 2011 Edition of the prestigious publication “Marquis Who's Who in the World”. (2) In terms of Sustainable Development: I wrote a training manual on the traceability of animals and animal products to poverty alleviation by integrating food products from ACP regions into international trade flows, particularly European ones. (3) I developed the universal protocol for analyzing the microbial DNA of insect pests as an innovative and novel technique to trace the geo-origin of insect pests. (4) I participated in the construction of a Lab specializing in (Insect Pests Traceability) at Africa Rice Center, Cotonou, Benin. (5) With the support of this project, I published 2 research publications in high-ranking journals (One of them is ranked as a Top Downloaded Paper, the paper entitled “Tracing insect pests: Is there new potential in molecular techniques” published in “Insect Molecular Biology” is among the top 10 most downloaded papers in 2020, 2021, and 2022). Show less

Research Associate (PhD Candidate)

• Oct 2007 - Dec 2010

* Job Responsibilities: - PhD Candidate at Montpellier University 2. PhD entitled “Determination of geographical origin of Shea tree and Physalis fruits by using the genetic fingerprints of the microbial community by PCR/DGGE. Analysis of biological properties of some fruits extracts”. Supervision: Didier Montet.* Contribution: Attached to European Project INNOVKAR (No. INCO-CT-032037) as Deputy Leader of Work Package 6 and an Expert Researcher to:a) Participate in the construction of a Food Safety and Traceability lab at CIRAD, France;b) Developed two novel analytical methods for food traceability.* Achievements:(1) Developed new and innovative traceability systems by giving unique genetic fingerprints for several products (e.g., foods, woods, insect pests). These developed techniques opened up new avenues such as 1) understanding the dynamics of filamentous fungi producing mycotoxins and understanding the dynamics of microbial populations on food in craft or industrial processes; 2) understanding the movements of insect pests which are auxiliary involved in agricultural systems.(2) In terms of Prizes and Appreciation: (a) The first prize of the Posters Competition of the 5th International Conference entitled: "TRACE in practice", Germany, 1st - 3rd April 2009.(b) The first prize for Posters “Ethnopharmacology and Ethnopharama laboratory” of 10 International Symposium of Aromatherapy & Medicinal Plants, France, 2008.(c) First prize of Posters Competition of International Conference "How to trace the origin of food?", Belgium, 2-3 December 2009.(d) Trophy of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia, November 2009.(e) In terms of Research Supervision: I supervised 8 researches and techniques studies (M1, M2, IUT, and Diploma).(3) In terms of Research Publications: With the support of this project, I published more than 15 research publications in high-ranking journals and publishers. Show less

Trainee at Center of International cooperation in Agronomic research for Development

• Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

Studies on analytical methods for traceability of tropical fruits.

Assistant Lecturer at Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture

• Apr 2004 - Oct 2006

* Job Responsibilities: - Supervisor, course designer, practical and theoretical works, and internships for under and postgraduate Food Science and Technology Department students.* Contribution/ Achievements: a) I got MSc degree in Food Science & Technology from Agriculture Faculty, Minufiya University, Egypt, Mention: Excellent with honor grade, Ranking: 1/15, GPA: 4.00. b) In terms of Teaching: I taught many courses such as (Microbial Industries, Technology of Food Preservation, Thermal Treatments of Food, and Principals of Food and Dairy Industries). Show less

Assistant at Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture

• Jul 2000 - May 2004

* Job Responsibilities: - Supervisor, course designer, and practical works for undergraduate students of Food Science and Technology Department. * Contribution/ Achievements: a) In terms of Teaching: I taught many practical courses such as (General Microbiology, Technology of Food Preservation, Thermal Treatments of Food, and Principals of Food and Dairy Industries).

MSc Reseacher

• Oct 2001 - Mar 2004

- Studies on technological, chemical and microbiological issues on some packed food.- Perform physio-chemical, biochemical and microbiological assays of raw materials and finished products in order to evaluate and improve the quality of existing packed products and their related processes, as well as developing new products and processes.- Teaching assistant for all food science technology courses (theoretical and practical).