Dr. Emad Hussein Malkawi
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Dr. Emad Hussein Malkawi

Professor
A’Sharqiyah University ,Oman


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology from Georgia State University, USA

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Biography

Professor of Microbiology at the Department of FSHN, A’Sharqiyah University. I joined Yarmouk University, (YU) in 2006 as an Assistant Prof, and in 2017, I joined A’Sharqiyah University as an Associate Professor. I have extensive academic and administrative experience. I am having over 18 years of teaching both at the undergraduate/postgraduate levels. I have more than fifty papers published.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Microbioogy
62%
Microbial Fermentation
90%
Bacteria
75%
Microscopic Anatomy
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Alhussaen, K., E. Hussein, J. Jacob, S. Al Ghenaimi, M. Al Zoubi, F. Alani and I. Saadoun, 2022. Characterization of culturable bacterial community associated with Thunnus tonggol (longtail tuna) and Caranx sem (blacktip trevally) marketed in the fish market of Muscat (Oman). Int. J. Health Sci., 6: 6168-6174.
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  2. Hussein, E.I., K. Al-Batayneh, M.M. Masadeh, F.W. Dahadhah, M.S.A. Zoubi, A.A. Aljabali and K.H. Alzoubi, 2020. Assessment of pathogenic potential, virulent genes profile, and antibiotic susceptibility of proteus mirabilis from urinary tract infection. Int. J. Microbiol., Vol. 2020. 10.1155/2020/1231807.
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  3. Al Khateeb, W., R. Muhaidat, S. Alahmed, M.S. Al Zoubi and K.M. Al-Batayneh et al., 2020. Heat shock proteins gene expression and physiological responses in durum wheat (Triticum durum) under salt stress. Physiol. Mol. Biol. Plants, 26: 1599-1608.
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  4. Zoubi, M.S.A., K.M. Al-Batayneh, B. Al-Trad, Y. Haddad and E. Hussien et al., 2019. Evaluation of vitamin B12, folate and ferritin serum levels in Jordanian population. J. Nutr.al Sci. Vitaminol., 65: 309-317.
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  5. Hussien, E., A.S. Juhmani, R. AlMasri, F. Al-Horani and M. Al-Saghir, 2019. Metagenomic analysis of microbial community associated with coral mucus from the gulf of aqaba. Heliyon, Vol. 5. 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02876.
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  6. Al-Batayneh, K.M., M.S. Al Zoubi, B. Al-Trad, E. Hussein and W. Al Khateeb et al., 2019. Homologous G776G variant of transcobalamin-II gene is linked to vitamin B12 deficiency. Int. J. Vitamin Nutr. Res. 10.1024/0300-9831/a000536.
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  7. Shakhatreh, M.A.K., O.F. Khabour, K.H. Alzoubi, M.M. Masadeh, E.I. Hussein and G.N. Bshara, 2018. Alterations in oral microbial flora induced by waterpipe tobacco smoking. Int. J. Gen. Med., 11: 47-54.
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  8. Jacob, J.H., E.I. Hussein, M.A.K. Shakhatreh, M.A.A. Al-Razaq, A.S.F. Juhmani, I. M. Alaa and C.T. Cornelison, 2018. High-throughput sequencing-based review of bacillus diversity in jordanian hot springs water. World Appl. Sci. J., 36: 470-475.
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  9. Hussein, E.I., J.H. Jacob, M.A.K. Shakhatreh, M.A.A. Al-Razaq, A.S.F. Juhmani and C. T. Cornelison, 2018. Detection of antibiotic-producing Actinobacteria in the sediment and water of Ma’in thermal springs (Jordan). Germs, 8: 191-198.
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  10. Aljabali, A.A., E. Hussein, O. Aljumaili, M. Al Zoubi, B. Altrad, K. Albatayneh and M.A.A. Al-razaq, 2018. Rapid magnetic nanobiosensor for the detection of Serratia marcescen. IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol 305 .
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  11. Wahsha, M., M. Nadimi-Goki, F. Fornasier, R. Al-Jawasreh, E.I. Hussein and C. Bini, 2017. Microbial enzymes as an early warning management tool for monitoring mining site soils. Catena, 148: 40-45.
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  12. Jacob, J.H., E.I. Hussein, M.A.K. Shakhatreh and C.T. Cornelison, 2017. Microbial community analysis of the hypersaline water of the Dead Sea using high‐throughput amplicon sequencing. Microbiol. Open, 10.1002/mbo3.500.
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  13. Hussein, E.I., J.H. Jacob, M.A.K. Shakhatreh, M.A. Abd Al‐razaq, A.S.F. Juhmani and C.T. Cornelison, 2017. Exploring the microbial diversity in Jordanian hot springs by comparative metagenomic analysis. Microbiol. Open, Vol 6. 10.1002/mbo3.521.
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  14. Hussein, E.I., J.H. Jacob, M.A.K. Shakhatreh, M.A. Abd Al‐Razaq, A.S.F. Juhmani and C.T. Cornelison, 2017. Exploring the microbial diversity in Jordanian hot springs by comparative metagenomic analysis. MicrobiologyOpen, Vol. 6. 10.1002/mbo3.521.
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  15. Al-Bashaireh, K., A. ElSerogy, E. Hussein and M. Shakhatreh, 2017. Genuine or forged? Assessing the authenticity of a confiscated manuscript using radiocarbon dating and archaeometric techniques. Archaeol. Anthropol. Sci., 9: 337-343.
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  16. Shakhatreh, M.A.K., M.L. Al-Smadi, O.F. Khabour, F.A. Shuaibu, E.I. Hussein and K.H. Alzoubi, 2016. Study of the antibacterial and antifungal activities of synthetic benzyl bromides, ketones and corresponding chalcone derivatives. Drug Design Dev. Therapy, 10: 3653-3660.
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  17. Shakhatreh, M.A.K., J.H. Jacob, E.I. Hussein and M.M. Masadeh, 2016. Microbiological analysis, antimicrobial activity, and heavy-metals content of Jordanian Ma'in hot-springs water. J. Inf. Public Health, 10: 789-793.
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  18. Mhaidat, N.M., K.H. Alzoubi, O.F. Khabour, K.Z. Alawneh and L.A. Raffee et al., 2016. Assessment of genotoxicity of vincristine, vinblastine and vinorelbine in human cultured lymphocytes: A comparative study. Balkan J. Med. Genet., 19: 13-20.
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  19. Elserogy, A., G. Kanan, E. Hussein and S. Abd Khreis, 2016. Isolation, characterization and treatment of microbial agents responsible for the deterioration of archaeological objects in Jordanian museums. Mediterranean Archaeol. Archaeometry, 16: 117-126.
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  20. Muhaidat, R., M.A. Al-Qudah, O. Samir, J.H. Jacob and E. Hussein et al., 2015. Phytochemical investigation and in vitro antibacterial activity of essential oils from Cleome droserifolia (Forssk.) Delile and C. trinervia Fresen.(Cleomaceae). South Afr. J. Bot., 99: 21-28.
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  21. Masadeh, M.M., E.I. Hussein, K.H. Alzoubi, O. Khabour, M.A.K. Shakhatreh and M. Gharaibeh, 2015. Identification, characterization and antibiotic resistance of bacterial isolates obtained from waterpipe device hoses. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 12: 5108-5115.
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  22. Hegazy, M.I., E.I. Hussein and A.S. Ali, 2015. Improving physico-chemical and microbiological quality of compost tea using different treatments during extraction. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 9: 763-770.
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  23. Fodelianakis, S., E. Antoniou, F. Mapelli, M. Magagnini and M. Nikolopoulou et al., 2015. Allochthonous bioaugmentation in ex situ treatment of crude oil-polluted sediments in the presence of an effective degrading indigenous microbiome. J. Hazard. Mater., 287: 78-86.
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  24. Bargiela, R., F. Mapelli, D. Rojo, B. Chouaia and J. Tornes et al., 2015. Bacterial population and biodegradation potential in chronically crude oil-contaminated marine sediments are strongly linked to temperature. Sci. Rep., Vol. 5. 10.1038/srep11651.
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  25. Al-Zoubi, M.S., I.A. Al-Tayyar, E. Hussein, A. Al Jabali and S. Khudairat, 2015. Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical specimens in Northern area of Jordan. Iran. J. Microbiol., 7: 265-272.
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  26. Al Tayyar, I.A., M.S. Al-Zoubi, E. Hussein, S. Khudairat and K. Sarosiekf, 2015. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) isolated from clinical specimens in Northern of Jordan. Iran. J. Microbiol., 7: 294-301.
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  27. Masadeh, M.M., N.M. Mhaidat, K.H. Alzoubi, E.I. Hussein and E.A.I. Al-Trad, 2013. In vitro determination of the antibiotic susceptibility of biofilm-forming Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus: Possible role of proteolytic activity and membrane lipopolysaccharide. Infect. Drug Resist., 6: 27-32.
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  28. Hussein, E.I., J.H. Jacob, A.S.F. Jahmani and N.D. Yousef, 2013. Dissemination of heavy metals and tolerant bacteria along Zarqa river (Jordan). J. Biol. Sci., 13: 100-111.
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  29. Hussein, E.I., J.H. Jacob, A.S.F. Jahmani and N.D. Yousef, 2013. Dissemination of heavy metals and tolerant bacteria along Zarqa River (Jordan). J. Biol. Sci., 13: 100-111.
  30. Al Khateeb, W., E. Bahar, J. Lahham, D. Schroeder and E. Hussein, 2013. Regeneration and assessment of genetic fidelity of the endangered tree Moringa peregrina (Forsk.) Fiori using Inter Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR). Physiol. Mol. Biol. Plants, 19: 157-164.
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  31. Muhaidat, R., A.D. McKown, W. Al-Khateeb, M. Al-Shreideh, Z.B. Domi, E. Hussein and A. El-Oqlah 2012. Full Assessment of C4 Photosynthesis in Blepharis attenuata Napper (Acanthaceae) from Jordan: Evidence from Leaf Anatomy and Key C4 Photosynthetic Enzymes Asian J. Plant Sci., 11: 206-216.
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  32. Khateeb, W.A., E. Hussein, L. Qouta, M. Alu'datt and B. Al-Shara et al., 2012. In Vitro Propagation and Characterization of Phenolic Content Along With Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Cichorium pumilum Jacq. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Culture, 110: 103-110.
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  33. Hussein, E.I., G.J.M. Kanan, K.M. Al-Batayneh, K. Alhussaen and W. Al Khateeb et al., 2012. Evaluation of food preservatives, low toxicity chemicals, liquid fractions of plant extracts and their combinations as alternative options for controlling citrus post-harvest green and blue moulds in vitro. Res. J. Med. Plant, 6: 551-573.
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  34. Hussein, E.I., F.A. Al-Horani and H.I. Malkawi, 2012. Bioremediation capabilities of oil-degrading bacterial consortia isolated from oil-contaminated sites at the gulf of Aqaba (Jordan). Biotechnology, 11: 189-198.
  35. Al-Qudah, M.A., R. Muhaidat, A.A. Alomary, E.H. Malkawi and H.I. Al-Jaber et al., 2012. Investigating the chemical composition and the antimicrobial activity of the essential oil and crude extracts of sedum microcarpum (Sm.) schonl growing wild in Jordan. Pharmacogn. J., 4: 1-6.
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  36. Alhussaen, K., E.I. Hussein, K.M. Al-Batayneh, M. Al-Khatib and W. Al Khateeb et al., 2011. Identification and controlling Pythium sp. infecting tomato seedlings cultivated in Jordan Valley using garlic extract. Asian J. Plant Pathol., 5: 84-92.
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  37. Al-Qudah, M.A., H.I. Al-Jaber, R. Muhaidat, E.I. Hussein and A.A.A. Hamid et al., 2011. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil from Sinapis alba L. and Sinapis arvensis L.(Brassicaceae) growing wild in Jordan. Res. J. Pharm. Biol. Chem. Sci., 2: 1136-1144.
  38. Al-Batayneh, K.M., J.H. Jacob and E.I. Hussein, 2011. Isolation and molecular identification of new thermophilic bacterial strains of Geobacillus pallidus and Anoxybacillus flavithermus. Int. J. Integ. Biol., 11: 39-43.
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  39. Al-Batayneh, K.M., E.I. Hussein, W. Al Khateeb, K. Alhussaen, I.H. Bashaireh and G.J.M. Kanan, 2010. Effect of various growth conditions on nitrate uptake and nitrate reductase activity in Aspergillus nidulans nitrate assimilation defective mutants. Adv. Natural Applied Sci., 4: 317-332.
  40. Malkawi, H., M. Jahmani, E. Hussein, F. Al-Horani and T. Al-Deeb, 2009. Investigation on the ability of soil bacterial isolates to degrade petroleum hydrocarbons. Int. J. Integr. Biol., 7: 92-99.
  41. Elbetieha, A., W.M. Owais, I. Saadoun and E. Hussein, 1999. Effect of glutathione L-cystein and L-djenkolic acid in the synthesis and mutagenicity of azide metabolite in Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633 strain. New Microbiol., 22: 315-322.
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