Dr Dr.RaniaMomtaz A.AZAB

staff member at MSA University | consultant of Laser Medical Applications, Cairo University
Email: raniamomtaz@niles.edu.eg | raazab@msa.edu.eg | Phone: +20 111 432 3277
Location: Giza, Egypt
Professional Summary
Multidisciplinary scientist with over 20 years of experience in microbiology, laser biomedical applications, biotechnology, and heritage science. Expert in teaching, research supervision, and international collaboration. Leader of Egypt’s first symposium on biotechnology in archaeology. Active in scientific ethics, conservation, and quality assurance.
Education
• PhD in Microbiology (Mycology & Immunology), Cairo University, 2009
• M.V.Sc. in Microbiology, Cairo University, 2004
• B.V.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Cairo University, 1999
• Diploma in Archaeological Conservation and Treatment, Cairo University, 2015
Professional Experience
• Consultant, Dept. of Medical Applications of Laser, NILES, Cairo University (2021–Present)
• Lecturer, Biomolecular Archaeology, Faculty of Biotechnology, MSA University (2022–Present)
• Head, Organizing Committee – 1st Symposium on Biotechnology in Archaeology 'Decoding the Past' (2023–Present)
• Member, Ethics Committee for Lab Animal Use, IACUUC, Cairo University (2022–Present)
• Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Albaha University, Saudi Arabia (2016–2021)
• Coordinator for Accreditation and Quality, Albaha University (2017–2021)
• Director, Student Scientific Activity Club, Albaha University (2016–2021)
• Lecturer, Microbiology, ITTU – Assiut University (2014–2015)
• Main Executive Researcher, Laser Applications, NILES, Cairo University (2015–2021)
• Researcher, Laser Applications, NILES, Cairo University (2006–2015)
• Veterinary Doctor, Animal & Poultry Research Center, Cairo University (2005–2006)
Key Skills
• Microbiology & Immunology
• Laser Biomedical Applications
• Biotechnology in Archaeology
• Ethics in Scientific Research
• Project Management
• Scientific Writing & Communication
• Heritage Science
• Academic Quality Assurance
• Curriculum Design
• Mentorship & Supervision
Selected Publications
• Azab, R.M. et al. (2023). 'Decoding the Past', Journal of African Physics Newsletter.
• Azab, R.M. et al. (2015). 'Effects of Gold Nanoparticles on Brain Tissue', Journal of Microscopy & Ultrastructure.
• Azab, R.M. et al. (2016). 'Laser vs Fetal Serum for Wound Healing', ICLA 9 Conference, Egypt.
• Azab, R.M. et al. (2025). 'Color Calibration System for Heritage Manuscripts', Under publishing.
• Azab, R.M. et al. (2025). 'Wound Healing and Polysaccharides', Under publishing.
Projects and Research Supervision
• Project: Photosensitization of Squid Ink for Poultry Immunity (2016, Cairo University)
• Project: Chlorophyllin on Snails & Schistosoma Larvae (2016, Alexandria University)
• Thesis: Molecular Evaluation of Buccal Wound Healing (2024, Cairo University)
• Collaborative Study: Biomolecular Archaeology in Albaha, Saudi Arabia
• Supervised 20+ graduation projects at MSA University and 15+ at Albaha University
• Refereed 50+ research papers at Cairo University and 20+ industrial projects at MSA
Courses Taught
• Microbiology, Virology, Mycology, Bacteriology
• Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
• Laser Applications in Medicine
• Biomolecular Archaeology
• Astrobiology & Heritage Science
• Clinical Microbiology, Immunology, Environmental Archaeology
Professional Memberships
• Photodiagnosis & Phototherapy International Association (2010)
• Toastmasters International (2017)
• EAARA – European-African Association for Research in Animals (2019)
• IACUUC Ethics Committee – Cairo University (2021)
• Arab Archaeologists League (2022)
• Islamic Archaeologist Association (2023)
• Entrepreneurship Club, Cairo University (2023)
Languages
• Arabic – Native
• English – high(TOEFL, 2009)
• French – Intermediate (MODLI, 2012)