Nesrein A Hashem | Animal Production | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Nesrein A Hashem | Animal Production | Women Researcher Award

Animal production of Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University , Egypt.

Dr. Nesrein Mohamed Hashem 🇪🇬 is a distinguished Professor of Animal Physiology at Alexandria University, Egypt, and an Invited Professor at CEU Cardenal Herrera University 🇪🇸. Renowned for her expertise in animal reproduction, nanotechnology, and climate-resilient livestock production 🐄🌿, she has authored over 75 publications with significant global impact 📚✨. Recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide 🌍, she has earned prestigious awards including the State Encouragement Award for Women 🏆. Dr. Hashem actively leads innovative projects and international collaborations to advance sustainable animal health and productivity under changing environmental conditions 🌱🔬.

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Suitability for Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Nesrein Mohamed Hashem 🇪🇬 is an outstanding candidate for a Women Researcher Award due to her exceptional contributions in the fields of animal physiology, nanotechnology in livestock, and climate-resilient animal production 🌱🐄. With over 75 scientific publications 📚, international collaborations 🌍, and leadership in innovative research projects, Dr. Hashem has made significant impacts on animal health, reproduction, and food security, particularly under climate change challenges 🔬🌡️. She has previously received major national and institutional recognitions, proving her research excellence 🏅.

Education & Experience 📚🧪

📌 Education:

  • 🎓 1999 – Bachelor in Agricultural Sciences, Animal and Fish Production Dept., Alexandria University, Egypt.
  • 🧪 2003 – M.Sc. in Animal and Fish Production, Alexandria University.
    Thesis: Ovulation induction and embryonic development in rabbits 🐇.
  • 🥼 2009 – Ph.D. in Animal and Fish Production, Alexandria University.
    Thesis: Ultrasonic evaluation of ovarian activity after estrus synchronization in crossbred ewes 🐑.

📌 Professional Experience:

  • 👩‍🏫 2000-2004 – Demonstrator, Animal and Fish Production Dept., Alexandria University.
  • 📚 2004-2010 – Assistant Lecturer, Alexandria University.
  • 🧑‍🔬 2010-2015 – Lecturer, Alexandria University.
  • 🔬 2015-Present – Associate Professor, Alexandria University.
  • 👩‍🔬 2020-Present – Professor of Animal Physiology, Alexandria University.
  • 🌏 2023-2028 – Honorary Adjunct Professor, Lovely Professional University, India 🇮🇳.
  • ✈️ 2024-2025 – Visiting Professor, CEU Cardenal Herrera University, Spain 🇪🇸.

Professional Development & Contributions 🔬🌿

Dr. Nesrein Mohamed Hashem 🇪🇬 has pursued extensive professional development through global trainings and workshops 🌍. She enhanced her expertise in farm animal welfare 🐄, solid waste management 🌱, and intelligent agriculture 🚜 with programs in Spain 🇪🇸, India 🇮🇳, and China 🇨🇳. Dr. Hashem actively participated in advanced courses on nanotechnology applications 🧪, climate change impacts 🌡️, and sustainable livestock production 🐑. She also contributed as a trainer in reproductive technologies and scientific writing 📝, strengthening academic leadership 🎓. Committed to innovation, she continuously integrates new technologies into animal science research and education 🔬📖.

Research Focus 🔬🌍

Dr. Nesrein Mohamed Hashem 🇪🇬 focuses her research on animal reproduction 🐇, nanotechnology applications 🧪, and climate change adaptation 🌍 in livestock production. Her work explores innovative strategies like nano-encapsulation of probiotics 🦠 and plant extracts 🌿 to improve fertility, health, and productivity in farm animals 🐑🐄. She also investigates the impact of heat stress 🔥 on reproductive performance and develops sustainable solutions for enhancing milk and meat quality 🥛🍖. Dr. Hashem’s research supports eco-friendly practices, targeting natural alternatives to antibiotics and hormones while improving animal welfare 🐾 and food security 🌾.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • 🥇 2024 – Fellowship Award for Academic Excellence, Zmalat Program, Arab Fund for Social and Economic Development 🌍.
  • 🏆 2022 – Shield of Alexandria University for Excellent Scientific Publication and title of Distinguished Researcher 🏛️📚.
  • 👩‍🔬 2019 – State Encouragement Award for Women, Academy of Scientific Research & Technology, Egypt 👩‍🎓🎖️.
  • 🎖️ 2017 – Alexandria University Award for Scientific Encouragement 🏅📖.
  • 🌟 Recognized among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide by Stanford University and Elsevier 🌐🔬.

 

Publication Top Notes

📄 Total Publications: 75+ 📝 |
🔍 Scopus h-index: 24 📊 | Citations: 1,475 🔎 |
📈 Google Scholar h-index: 29 📊 | Citations: 2,239 🌟 |
🗓️ Active Publication Years: 2011 – 2025 📅 |
🧪 Research Fields: Animal Physiology 🐑, Nanotechnology 🧬, Reproductive Health 🐇, Climate Change Impact 🌡️, Sustainable Livestock Production 🌿.

Zeinab Asgari | Animal breeding | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zeinab Asgari | Animal breeding | Best Researcher Award

Dr, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Dr. Zeinab Asgari is a distinguished researcher specializing in genetic and animal breeding. She earned her master’s degree at Tarbiat Modares University, ranking first among her peers. Currently, she is pursuing a Ph.D. in genetic and animal breeding at Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), where she has also been recognized for academic excellence. Her passion for innovation drives her interest in data analysis, machine learning, and genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Dr. Asgari has contributed significantly to the scientific community through her research and publications. She aims to explore advanced methodologies and collaborate internationally to make meaningful contributions to genetics and animal breeding.

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Education 

Dr. Zeinab Asgari completed her master’s degree in genetic and animal breeding engineering at Tarbiat Modares University, where she achieved first place among her cohort. She began her Ph.D. studies in genetic and animal breeding in 2018 at Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), maintaining her status as an excellent student. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation. Throughout her education, she has focused on integrating cutting-edge statistical and computational techniques into genetic studies, particularly Bayesian methodologies and machine learning. These skills have empowered her to address complex challenges in animal breeding, such as improving economic traits in livestock and conducting genome-wide association studies (GWAS).

Research Focus 

Dr. Asgari’s research centers on genetic and animal breeding with an emphasis on data analysis and machine learning. Her expertise includes genome-wide association studies (GWAS), leveraging Bayesian methodologies to uncover genetic markers influencing traits such as body weight in chickens and health traits in dairy cows. Her work addresses practical challenges in agriculture, aiming to enhance economic and genetic traits in livestock. Dr. Asgari is passionate about applying computational tools and advanced statistical methods to improve breeding programs and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices. Her ongoing efforts involve identifying genetic markers for economically important traits, utilizing retrospective data, and integrating innovative approaches for actionable insights.

Publications

  1. 🌾 Risk factors and population attributable fractions for displaced abomasum in Iranian dairy cattle: A retrospective analysis of field data.
  2. 🐓 Bayes factors revealed selection signature for time to market body weight in chicken: A genome-wide association study using BayesCpi methodology.