Masr | Egypt
Dr. Atef El-Gebaly, PhD in Microbiology from Al-Azhar University (2025), is an accomplished researcher and academic with expertise in medical microbiology, virology, nanotechnology applications, and infection control. He has contributed significantly to the fields of microbial diagnostics and antiviral therapeutics, with an h-index of 4, more than 4 published documents, and over 45 citations in peer-reviewed international journals. His career spans diverse roles, including Assistant Lecturer of Microbiology at Misr University for Science and Technology (2021–2024), Teaching Assistant at Badr Academy for Science and Technology (2017–2020), Medical Laboratory Specialist at Suad Kafafi University Hospital (2010–2021), and earlier research roles at the Egyptian Russian University and Dar Al Fouad Hospital. Dr. El-Gebaly’s research interests focus on the antiviral and antimicrobial activities of nanoparticles, green synthesis of nanomaterials, essential oils as bioactive agents, and the development of alternative strategies against resistant pathogens. He has authored impactful works published in journals such as Inorganic Chemistry Communications, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, and Egyptian Journal of Chemistry. His achievements include advancing laboratory curricula, supervising students, and applying innovative methods in clinical microbiology. Recognized for his scientific contributions, Dr. El-Gebaly continues to pursue excellence in microbiology and nanomedicine, aiming to promote sustainable solutions in healthcare and biomedical research.
Featured Publications
“Antiviral potential of copper and titanium dioxide nanoparticles against H1N1, Adenovirus 40 and herpes simplex virus type-II”
“Combination of nanoparticles (NPs) and essential oils (EOs) as promising alternatives to non-effective antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents: A review”
“Green synthesis, characterization and medicinal uses of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and their mechanism of action: A review”
“Effective Antiviral Activity of Tea Tree and Lemon Essential Oils against Influenza A virus (H1N1), Herpes Simplex virus Type 2 and Adenovirus Type 40”
“Green synthesized silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles using Ficus carica leaf extract and their activity on human viruses”
“A Predictive and Comparative Study Via Viral and Biochemical Measurements for Responders and Non-Responders Egyptian Hepatitis C Patients to Daclatasvir Plus Sofosbuvir Therapy”