Dr. Sahar Wefky Mostafa Hassan

Assistant Professor
Alexandria University, Egypt


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Microbiology from Alexandria University, Egypt

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Molecular Charatecrization
Bioactive Compounds
Antibacterial Activity
Antioxidants

Selected Publications

  1. Hamed, M.M., M.A.A. Abdrabo, N.M. Fahmy, L.S. Abdelfattah and M.S. Kelany et al., 2021. Distribution and characterization of actinomycetes in mangrove habitats (red sea, Egypt) with special emphasis on Streptomyces mutabilis M3MT483919. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 15: 246-261.
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  2. Hassan, S.W.M., H. Abd-ElNaby, G.M. Abou-Elela, A.E. Abouelwafa and N.A. El-Sersy, 2020. Bacteriophages: Ecological role in the marine environment and potential applications. Egypt. J. Aquat. Biol. Fish., 24: 93-117.
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  3. Lotfy, W.A., S.W.M. Hassan, A.A.A. El-Aal and K.M. Ghanem, 2019. Enhanced production of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEPH) by Bacillus subtilis AD35 using response surface methodology. Biotechnol. Biotechnol. Equip., 33: 1085-1096.
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  4. Amer, M.S., H.H.A. Ellatif, S.W.M. Hassan, G.M. Aboelela and A.M. Gad, 2019. Characterization of some fungal strains isolated from the eastern coast of alexandria, Egypt, and some applications of Penicillium crustosum. Egypt. J. Aquat. Res., 45: 211-217.
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  5. Lotfy, W.A., S.W. Mostafa, A.A. Adel and K.M. Ghanem, 2018. Production of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate by Bacillus subtilis ad35: isolation, purification, characterization and biological activities. Microb. Pathog., 124: 89-100.
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  6. Hassan, S.W.M., S.M. Ali and M.M. AlMisherfi, 2018. Isolation and molecular characterization of some marine Aeromonas phages: protective effects for nile tilapia infected with Aeromonas hydrophila. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 12: 1175-1185.
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  7. Hassan, S.W.M., H.H.A.E. Latif and S.M. Ali, 2018. Production of cold-active lipase by free and immobilized marine Bacillus cereus HSS: application in wastewater treatment. Front. Microbiol., Vol. 9. 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02377.
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  8. Hassan, S.W.M., A.M. Farag and E.A. Beltagy, 2018. Purification, characterization and anticancer activity of L-asparaginase produced by marine Aspergillus terreus. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 12: 1845-1854.
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  9. Hassan, S.W.M. and H.H.A. El-latif, 2018. Characterization and applications of the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles by marine Pseudomonas sp. H64. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 12: 1289-1299.
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  10. Hassan, S.M.W., K.M. Barakat and H.A.H. Ibrahim, 2018. Enhancement of lipid accumulation in oleaginous marine yeast; Candida sp. for biodiesel production and antimicrobial properties. Egypt. J. Aquat. Biol. Fish., 22: 195-207.
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  11. Hassan, S.W.M., N.A. El Sersy, A.E.S. Abdelwahab, and M.A.R. Ali, 2017. Statistical optimization and valuable applications of bioactive compounds produced by marine Pseudoalteromonas piscicida. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 7: 084-093.

  12. Hassan, S.W. M., 2017. International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 6: 2760-2778.
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  13. El-Bestawy, E.A., Y.M. Gohar and S.M. Wefky, 2017. Antimicrobial phenolic compounds from Enterococcus faecium S29 (EU 158188): characterization and production optimization. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 14: 497-508.
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  14. Barakata, K.M., S.W.M. Hassana and O.M. Darwesh, 2017. Biosurfactant production by haloalkaliphilic bacillus strains isolated from red sea, Egypt. Egypt. J. Aquat. Res., 43: 205-211.
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  15. Farag, A.M., S.W.M. Hassan, E.A. Beltagy and M.A. El-Shenawy, 2015. Optimization of production of anti-tumor l-asparaginase by free and immobilized marine Aspergillus terreus. Egypt. J. Aquat. Res., 41: 295-302.
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  16. Hassan, S.W.M., 2012. Studies on the antibacterial activity of some free and entrapped bacteriophages against fish pathogens. Egypt. J. Microbiol., 47: 111-125.
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  17. Hassan, S.W., H.Y. El-Kassas, 2012. Biosorption of cadmium from aqueous solutions using a local fungus aspergillus cristatus (Glaucus group). African J. Biotechnol., 11: 2276-2286.
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  18. Gehan, M.A-E., H.A.H. Ibrahim, S.W. Hassan, H. Abd-Elnaby and N.M. K. El-Toukhy, 2011. Alkaline protease production by alkaliphilic marine bacteria isolated from Marsa-Matrouh (Egypt) with special emphasis on Bacillus cereus purified protease. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 4631-4642.
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  19. El-Sersy, N.A., G.M. Abou-Elela, S.W. Hassan and H. Abd-Elnaby, 2011. Bioremediation of acid fast red dye by Streptomyces globosus under static and shake conditions. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 3467-3474.
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  20. El-Bestawy, E., M. El-Shenway, G. Abou-Elela, Y.M. Gohar and S.M. Wefky, 2011. Identification and distribution of antimicrobial-active marine bacteria along the heavily polluted coastal area of Alexandria, Egypt. Water Sci. Technol., 63: 1081-1092.
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  21. Wefky, S.H., G.M. Abou-Elela and E. El-Bestawy, 2009. Optimization of fermentation conditions for bioactive compounds production by marine bacterium enterococcus faecium. J. Appl. Sci. Res., 5: 1445-1454.
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  22. Abou-Elela, G.M., N.A. El-Sersy, H. Abd-Elnaby and S.H. Wefky, 2009. Distribution and bio-diversity of faecal indicators and potentially harmful pathogens in North Delta (Egypt). Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 3: 3374-3385.
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  23. Abou-Elela, G.M., N.A. El-Sersy and S.W.M. Hassan, 2009. Statistical optimization of cold adapted α-amylase production by free and immobilized cells of Nocardiopsis aegyptia. J. Appl. Sci. Res., 5: 286-292.
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  24. Wefky, S. and M. Ghobrial, 2008. Studies on the bioactivity of different solvents extracts of selected marine macroalgae against fish pathogens. Res. J. Microbiol., 3: 673-682.
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  25. Fattouh, F.A., S.A. El Aassar, A.E.M. Farag and S.W. Hassan, 2003. Effect of coliphage entrapment on its interaction with the host bacterium. Biotechnology, 2: 94-100.
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  26. Fattouh, A.F., M.H. Saeed and M.S. Wefki, 2002. PCR-based DNA fingerprinting analysis of coliphages isolated from sewage polluted seawater in Alexandria. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 5: 938-942.
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