Associate professor, Rowan University New Jersey, United States.
Dr. Mohamed Abouelkhair 🇺🇸 is an accomplished immunologist and virologist with expertise in Staphylococcus research, vaccine development, and flow cytometry. Currently serving as Associate Professor of Virology and Clinical Immunology at Rowan University, he has built an impressive career spanning both the U.S. and Egypt. Dr. Abouelkhair has contributed significantly to microbiology and immunology through research, teaching, and scientific service.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Abouelkhair holds a PhD in Biomedical and Diagnostic Medicine (2019) from the University of Tennessee, USA. He earned his Master’s degree in Bacteriology, Mycology, and Immunology (2013) and Bachelor’s degree (2009) from University of Sadat City, Egypt. His academic journey showcases a strong foundation in microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology.
💼 Experience
With over a decade of professional experience, Dr. Abouelkhair has held positions at leading institutions. He has worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, contributing to experimental medicine and immunology research. His career also includes roles at University of Sadat City, and currently, he is a founding faculty member at Rowan University’s Department of Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Abouelkhair’s research interests focus on immunology, virology, vaccine development, microbial genomics, and flow cytometry. He is deeply involved in studying Staphylococcus species, zoonotic diseases, and antimicrobial resistance, with a goal to advance diagnostic tools and preventive strategies for infectious diseases.
🏆 Awards
Throughout his career, Dr. Abouelkhair has received numerous honors, including the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society Award, several travel grants for prestigious conferences like ASM Microbe and Nature Conference, and a four-year PhD scholarship from the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau. He is also recognized for his scientific reviewing and service roles in journals and professional organizations.
📚 Top Noted Publications
Genome Mining Reveals a Sactipeptide Biosynthetic Cluster in Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (Veterinary Sciences, 2025).
Genome sequence of a bovine respiratory syncytial virus strain from a cow in Tennessee (Microbiology Resource Announcements, 2025).
Pathology and parasitology of free-ranging coyotes from Tennessee and South Carolina (PLOS ONE, 2025).
Whole Genome Sequencing and Comparative Genomics of Six Staphylococcus schleiferi and Staphylococcus coagulans Isolates (Genes, 2024).
Non-SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences identified in clinical samples from COVID-19 patients (PeerJ, 2020).
Conclusion
Dr. Mohamed Abouelkhair is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His multidisciplinary expertise, prolific publication record, innovative genomic studies, and leadership in research make him an excellent choice. With continued advancement in grant acquisition and broader collaborations, his future contributions are likely to become even more influential in the fields of infectious diseases and immunology.