نجلاء عبدالله عبدالسلام

Plant biotechnology and tissue culture researcher with 23 years of professional experience at the Desert Research Center, Tissue Culture Unit, Genetics Department. Experienced in in vitro plant propagation, plant conservation, molecular and biotechnological approaches, plant genetic improvement, and research on medicinal, economic, rare and endangered plants. Academic background in Plant Physiology with additional training in chemical analysis of theses and scientific research, biotechnology, bioinformatics, medicinal and aromatic plants, and nano-applications.

Seeking laboratory roles in plant tissue culture, plant analysis, biotechnology, quality/research laboratories, and related agricultural laboratories.

Research & Tissue Culture Experience at Desert Research Center – Tissue Culture Unit, Genetics Department (Present)

• Conducted research on plant conservation, with emphasis on rare and endangered species in the Sinai region.
• Applied biotechnological and molecular approaches for ex-situ conservation and in vitro propagation.
• Developed tissue-culture approaches supporting plant varieties with improved tolerance to environmental stressors.
• Participated in systems for commercial production and genetic improvement of palm tree varieties.
• Worked on research involving callus and suspension cultures of medicinal plants, including Ephedra.
• Taught plant tissue culture techniques and mentored students in related research and laboratory work.
• Reviewed scientific research for the Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology and received a Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing.

Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences – Plant Physiology – Ain Shams University, Department of Agricultural Botany, Faculty of Agriculture (2023)

M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences – Plant Physiology – Cairo University, Department of Agricultural Botany, Faculty of Agriculture (2015)

Diploma in Applied Plant Science – Cairo University, Department of Agricultural Botany, Faculty of Agriculture (2003)

B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences – Plant Pathology – Cairo University, Faculty of Agriculture (1999)