Dr. Mostafa Elsayed Elshobary
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Dr. Mostafa Elsayed Elshobary

Associate Professor
Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Egypt


Highest Degree
PostDoc Fellow in Biological Sciences from Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Germany

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Biography

My current research in marine biology focuses on harnessing the biotechnological potential of marine microorganisms, particularly algae and cyanobacteria, for sustainable applications. His work emphasizes the isolation and cultivation of species for biofuel production, bioremediation, and high-value compound extraction. He investigates innovative cultivation systems, metabolic engineering, and hy

Area of Interest:

Biological Sciences
100%
Biological Sciences
62%
Phytoplankton Ecology
90%
Marine Ecology
75%
Marine Biodiversity
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
5
Articles
28
Abstracts
2

Selected Publications

  1. Wang, H., X. Hu, C. Shao, M. Elshobary and F. Zhu et al., 2023. Optimizing mixotrophic cultivation of oil-rich Tribonema minus using volatile fatty acids and glycerin: A promising approach for pH-controlling and enhancing lipid productivity. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 402. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136733.
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  2. Senousy, H.H., H.M. Khairy, H.S. El-Sayed, E.R. Sallam, M.A. El-Sheikh and M.E. Elshobary, 2023. Interactive adverse effects of low-density polyethylene microplastics on marine microalga Chaetoceros calcitrans. Chemosphere, Vol. 311. 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137182.
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  3. Ismail, M.M., G.A. Ismail and M.E. Elshobary, 2023. Morpho-anatomical, and chemical characterization of some calcareous Mediterranean red algae species. Bot. Stud., Vol. 64. 10.1186/s40529-023-00373-0.
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  4. El-Sheekh, M., M. Elshobary, E. Abdullah, R. Abdel-Basset and M. Metwally, 2023. Application of a novel biological-nanoparticle pretreatment to Oscillatoria acuminata biomass and coculture dark fermentation for improving hydrogen production. Microb. Cell Fact., Vol. 22. 10.1186/s12934-023-02036-y.
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  5. El-Sapagh, S., R. El-Shenody, L. Pereira and M. Elshobary, 2023. Unveiling the potential of algal extracts as promising antibacterial and antibiofilm agents against multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: In vitro and in silico studies including molecular docking. Plants, Vol. 12. 10.3390/plants12183324.
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  6. Duan, H., W. Liu, L. Zhou, B. Han and S. Huo et al., 2023. Improving saline-alkali soil and promoting wheat growth by co-applying potassium-solubilizing bacteria and cyanobacteria produced from brewery wastewater. Front. Environ. Sci., Vol. 11. 10.3389/fenvs.2023.1170734.
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  7. Ashour, M., A.S. Al-Souti, S.M. Hassan, G.A.G. Ammar and A.M.A.S. Goda et al., 2023. Commercial seaweed liquid extract as strawberry biostimulants and bioethanol production. Life, Vol. 13. 10.3390/life13010085.
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  8. Ali, E.M., M. Elshobary and M.M. El-Sheekh, 2023. Algal Bioenergy: The Fuel for Tomorrow. In: Green Approach to Alternative Fuel for a Sustainable Future, Shah, M.P. (Ed.), Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ISBN: 978-0-12-824318-3, pp: 409-432.
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  9. Sallam, E.R., H.M. Khairy, M. Elshobary and H.A. Fetouh, 2022. Application of Algae for Hydrogen Generation and Utilization. In: Handbook of Research on Algae as a Sustainable Solution for Food, Energy, and the Environment, El-Sheekh, M.M., N. Abdullah and I. Ahmad (Eds.), IGI Global, Pennsylvania, United States, ISBN13: 9781668424384, pp: 354-378.
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  10. Kumar, A., U. Chaurasia, M.E. Elshobary, S. Kumari and T. Hussain et al., 2022. Utilization of Algae in Crop Improvement and Crop Protection for a Better Agricultural System. In: Handbook of Research on Algae as a Sustainable Solution for Food, Energy, and the Environment, El-Sheekh, M.M., N. Abdullah and I. Ahmad (Eds.), IGI Global, Pennsylvania, United States, ISBN13: 9781668424384, pp: 442-470.
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  11. Huo, S., H. Wang, J. Chen, X. Hu and X. Zan et al., 2022. A preliminary study on polysaccharide extraction, purification, and antioxidant properties of sugar-rich filamentous microalgae Tribonema minus. J. Appl. Phycol. 10.1007/s10811-021-02630-w.
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  12. Elshobary, M.E., H.M. Zabed, X. Qi and R.A. El-Shenody, 2022. Enhancing biomass and lipid productivity of a green microalga Parachlorella kessleri for biodiesel production using rapid mutation of atmospheric and room temperature plasma. Biotechnol. Biofuels Bioprod., Vol. 15. 10.1186/s13068-022-02220-z.
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  13. El-Sayed, H.S., M.E. Elshobary, K.M. Barakat, H.M. Khairy and M.A. El-Sheikh, 2022. Ocean acidification induced changes in Ulva fasciata biochemistry may improve Dicentrarchus labrax aquaculture via enhanced antimicrobial activity. Aquaculture, Vol. 560. 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.738474.
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  14. Barakat, K.M., M.M. Ismail, H.E. Abou El Hassayeb, N.A. El Sersy and M.E. Elshobary, 2022. Chemical characterization and biological activities of ulvan extracted from Ulva fasciata (Chlorophyta). Rend. Lincei. Sci. Fis. Nat. 10.1007/s12210-022-01103-7.
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  15. Zaki, M.A., M. Ashour, A.M.M. Heneash, M.M. Mabrouk and A.E. Alprol, 2021. Potential applications of native cyanobacterium isolate (Arthrospira platensis NIOF17/003) for biodiesel production and utilization of its byproduct in marine rotifer (Brachionus plicatilis) production. Sustainability, Vol. 13. 10.3390/su13041769.
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  16. Hassan, S.M., M. Ashour, A.A.F. Soliman, H.A. Hassanien, W.F. Alsanie, A. Gaber and M.E. Elshobary, 2021. The potential of a new commercial seaweed extract in stimulating morpho-agronomic and bioactive properties of Eruca vesicaria (L.) cav. Sustainability, Vol. 13. 10.3390/su13084485.
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  17. Fokum, E., H.M. Zabed, Y. Ravikumar, M.E. Elshobary and R. Chandankere et al., 2021. Co-fermentation of glycerol and sugars by Clostridium beijerinckii: Enhancing the biosynthesis of 1,3-propanediol. Food Biosci., Vol. 41. 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101028.
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  18. El‐Khodary, G.M., H.S. El‐Sayed, H.M. Khairy, M.A. El‐Sheikh, X. Qi and M.E. Elshobary, 2021. Comparative study on growth, survival and pigmentation of Solea aegyptiaca larvae by using four different microalgal species with emphasize on water quality and nutritional value. Aquacult. Nutr., 27: 615-629.
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  19. Elshobary, M.E., R.A. El‐Shenody and A.E.F. Abomohra, 2021. Sequential biofuel production from seaweeds enhances the energy recovery: A case study for biodiesel and bioethanol production. Int. J. Energy Res., 45: 6457-6467.
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  20. Elshobary, M.E., H.M. Zabed, J. Yun, G. Zhang and X. Qi, 2021. Recent insights into microalgae-assisted microbial fuel cells for generating sustainable bioelectricity. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 46: 3135-3159.
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  21. El Shafay, S.M., A. Gaber, W.F. Alsanie and M.E. Elshobary, 2021. Influence of nutrient manipulation on growth and biochemical constituent in Anabaena variabilis and Nostoc muscorum to enhance biodiesel production. Sustainability, Vol. 13. 10.3390/su13169081.
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  22. EL-Seesy, A.I., M.E. Elshobary and Z. He, 2021. Biofuel Versus Fossil Fuel. In: Handbook of Algal Biofuels, El-Sheekh, M. and A.E.F. Abomohra (Eds.), Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ISBN: 978-0-12-823764-9, pp: 181-193.
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  23. Barakat, K.M., H.S. El-Sayed, H.M. Khairy, M.A. El-Sheikh, S.A. Al-Rashed, I.A. Arif and M.E. Elshobary, 2021. Effects of ocean acidification on the growth and biochemical composition of a green alga (Ulva fasciata) and its associated microbiota. Saudi J. Biol. Sci., 28: 5106-5114.
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  24. Ashour, M., S.M. Hassan, M.E. Elshobary, G.A.G. Ammar and A. Gaber et al., 2021. Impact of commercial seaweed liquid extract (TAM®) biostimulant and its bioactive molecules on growth and antioxidant activities of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum). Plants, Vol. 10. 10.3390/plants10061045.
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  25. Osman, M.E.H., A.M. Abo-Shady, M.E. Elshobary, M.O. Abd El-Ghafar and A.E.F. Abomohra, 2020. Screening of seaweeds for sustainable biofuel recovery through sequential biodiesel and bioethanol production. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 27: 32481-32493.
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  26. Huo, S., S. Basheer, F. Liu, M. Elshobary and C. Zhang et al., 2020. Bacterial intervention on the growth, nutrient removal and lipid production of filamentous oleaginous microalgae Tribonema sp. Algal Res., Vol. 52. 10.1016/j.algal.2020.102088.
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  27. Elshobary, M.E., R.A. El-Shenody, M. Ashour, H.M. Zabed and X. Qi, 2020. Antimicrobial and antioxidant characterization of bioactive components from Chlorococcum minutum. Food Biosci., Vol. 35. 10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100567.
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  28. Elshobary, M.E., D.I. Essa, A.M. Attiah, Z.E. Salem and X. Qi, 2020. Algal community and pollution indicators for the assessment of water quality of Ismailia canal, Egypt. Stochastic Environ. Res. Risk Assess., 34: 1089-1103.
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  29. Ashour, M., M.E. Elshobary, R. El-Shenody, A.W. Kamil and A.E.F. Abomohra, 2019. Evaluation of a native oleaginous marine microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica for dual use in biodiesel production and aquaculture feed. Biomass Bioenergy, 120: 439-447.
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  30. Abomohra, A.E.F. and M. Elshobary, 2019. Biodiesel, Bioethanol, and Biobutanol Production from Microalgae. In: Microalgae Biotechnology for Development of Biofuel and Wastewater Treatment, Alam, M.A. and Z. Wang (Eds.), Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-13-2264-8, pp: 293-321.
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  31. Abdelsalam, I.M., M. Elshobary, M.M. Eladawy and M. Nagah, 2019. Utilization of multi-tasking non-edible plants for phytoremediation and bioenergy source-A review. Phyton-Int. J. Exp. Bot., 88: 69-90.
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  32. Essa, D., A. Abo-Shady, H. Khairy, A.E.F. Abomohra and M. Elshobary, 2018. Potential cultivation of halophilic oleaginous microalgae on industrial wastewater. Egypt. J. Bot., 58: 205-216.
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  33. Elshobary, M.E., M.G. Becker, J.L. Kalichuk, A.C. Chan, M.F. Belmonte and M.D. Piercey-Normore, 2018. Tissue-specific localization of polyketide synthase and other associated genes in the lichen, Cladonia rangiferina, using laser microdissection. Phytochemistry, 156: 142-150.
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  34. Elshobary, M.E., M.E. Osman, A.M. Abo-Shady, E. Komatsu, H. Perreault, J. Sorensen and M.D. Piercey-Normore, 2016. Algal carbohydrates affect polyketide synthesis of the lichen-forming fungus Cladonia rangiferina. Mycologia, 108: 646-656.
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  35. Elshobary, M.E., M.E. Osman, A.M. Abushady and M.D. Piercey-Normore, 2015. Comparison of lichen-forming cyanobacterial and green algal photobionts with free-living algae. Cryptogamie Algologie, 36: 81-100.
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  36. Osman, M.E.H., A.M. Abu-Shady and M.E. Elshobary, 2012. The Seasonal Fluctuation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Some Macroalgae Collected from Alexandria Coast, Egypt. In: Salmonella-Distribution, Adaptation, Control Measures and Molecular Technologies, Annous, B. and J. Gurtler (Eds.), InTech, London, United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-953-51-0661-6, pp: 173-186.
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  37. Osman, M.E.H., A.M. Abushady and M.E. Elshobary, 2010. In vitro screening of antimicrobial activity of extracts of some macroalgae collected from Abu-Qir bay Alexandria, Egypt. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 7203-7208.
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