In today’s scientific environment, in which most PhD scientists concentrate on a single specific discipline, I might shift toward a more systemic view to approach the challenge in infectious diseases.

I intend to disperse my achieved knowledge as one of the leading researchers in my country in the domain of microbial biotechnology, to support sustainable and prosperous agriculture.

What has surprised me is the way technology is emerging and affecting the current state of research. We are encountering a fourth industrial revolution that entails advances in computing power, quantum computing and artificial intelligence, which has already been shown to alter the way we conduct research.

Dr. Shammi's research will help to fill a crucial gap in the the global understanding of carbon dynamics and greenhouse gas emissions by providing data on one of the world’s largest river systems.

Winning this award opened many doors for me. It has led to success in acquiring local funding.

What fascinated me is that only 5% of microorganisms are harmful, and the rest are beneficiary.

Biomedicine represents the future of healthcare, aiming to intercept diseases before they arise and tailoring solutions to each individual's unique needs. It's not just about treating illnesses; it's about preventing them before they take root.

" I can boldly declare that OWSD rewarded my brilliance thus giving me recognition and confidence in my professional arena and placed me in national and international scientific communities.”

After my postdoc, I will return to Syria and work to achieve my big dream, which is to establish a research center.

I wanted to show women that it was possible that when you do agricultural sciences, you can go on and do more for your career development.

When I got my OWSD fellowship, it was an amazing feeling. Before getting the letter, my academic career was a dream, the letter made it possible.

Just give me the seed and I will continue.

I’ve been working on reptile and amphibian biodiversity for 10 years, and I know that there are still new species that need to be described.

When you are following your passion, people will always see what you are doing. People will see that you are doing something different, and they will help you.

I really want to do something for my country. Being part of the Sudan national chapter has given me that chance.

OWSD has provided tremendous support in shaping my career as a researcher, science ambassador, role model for women scientists and a "think high" human being.

I found my niche, and I have not looked back.