Mansoura University Culture Collection

Prof. Eladl Eltanahy

Professor of Microbiology

Algae Biotechnology & Water Quality Lab

Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 7659905, Egypt

Personal Website: http://eladl.net 

Email: eladl@mans.edu.eg

Mobile: +20 1101 235 235

Web of Science ID: AAI-4138-2021

ORCID: 0000-0003-0894-0438

METRICS

H-index: 13                                                                         Publications: 29 international

Total citations: 653                                                          Verified reviews: 60 papers

Books: None                                                                      Book-Chapters: 9

Graduate Students: 11 MSc and 4 PhD students In-progress Thesis: 25 (17 MSc, 8 PhD Students)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:            

  • Professor of Microbiology (Nov 2024– Present)

Laboratory: Algae Biotechnology & Water Quality Lab, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

  • Associate Professor of Microbiology (March 2019 – Oct 2024)

Laboratory: Algae Biotechnology & Water Quality Lab, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

  • Microbiology Post-Doc Researcher (Feb 2016 – March 2019)

Laboratory: Plant-Microbe Interactions and Algae Biotechnology Labs, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

Project: Microalgae as a source of oils and unsaturated fatty acids and biotechnological application as feedstock

Collaborators:

Prof. Peer Schenk – School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Queensland

Dr. Skye Thomas-Hall – School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Queensland

  • Microbiology Post-Doc Researcher (Aug 2015 – Feb 2016)

Laboratory: Algae R & D Centre, Murdoch University, School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Perth, WA, Australia

Project: Using of piggery effluent in production of algae as feedstock fodder

Collaborators:

Dr. Navid Moheimani – School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University

Dr. Jennifer Verduin– School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University

  • Microbiology Assistant Researcher (2008- Nov 2014)

Laboratory: Microbiology Lab, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

  • Microbiology Demonstrator (2002-2008)

Laboratory: Microbiology Lab, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

PUBLISHED BOOK CHAPTERS

Hend Allam, Shimaa Dalal, Eladl Eltanahy, and Mervat Hussien (2026) Chapter 11: Seaweed-associated heterotrophic bacteria—Novel sources of antimicrobial and antiviral agents in Marine Biotechnology for Healthcare Advances and Biomedical Applications,pp. 219-240, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33122-0.00014-3
Sally Elsheikh & Eladl Eltanahy (2025) Genetic Diversity of Culturable Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in Plant-Microbe Interactions for Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability, pp. 103–128, Springer Nature, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84939-8_5  
Ahmed Usama, Ahmed Tealib , Alaa Elshazely , Aly Hessam , Dina Mahmoud , Nourhan ElMahsoub , Youssef Mikhael and Eladl Eltanahy (2025) CHAPTER 20: Molecular genetics of prions, in Essential Guide to Neurodegenerative Disorders Mechanistic, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances, pp. 303-317, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15702-8.00020-8
Sally Elsheikh and Eladl Eltanahy (2024) CHAPTER 3: Overview of secondary metabolites in cyanobacteria: a potential source of plant growth-promoting and abiotic stress resistance, in Nanobiotechnology for Plant Protection, Bacterial Secondary Metabolites, pp. 29-57, Elsevier, DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95251-4.00002-8
Yehia A. Osman, Eladl Eltanahy, Amany Saad Hegazy, and Ahmed A. Razak (2023) Nanoformulations of Agrochemicals Used to Apply Pesticides and Fertilizers for Crop Improvement, CABI Books. CABI International. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800623095.0006
Aya Torky, Sara Saad, and Eladl Eltanahy (2023) CHAPTER 29: Microalgae as dietary supplements in tablets, capsules, and powder, in Handbook of Food and Feed from Microalgae, PP. 357-369, Academic Press, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99196-4.00002-4
Eladl Eltanahy and Bosy Shehatta (2022) CHAPTER 8: Genetic Engineering of Microalgae for Non-fuel, High-value Biochemicals of Industrial Significance, in Microalgae for Sustainable Products: The Green Synthetic Biology Platform, p155-177, Royal Society of Chemistry,  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/9781839167508
Eladl Eltanahy and Aya Torky (2022) CHAPTER 5: Integrated Omics and Mutation in Algae, in Handbook of Research on Algae as a Sustainable Solution for Food, Energy, and the Environment, pp. 109-139, IGI Global, DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-2438-4.ch005
Eladl Eltanahy and Aya Torky (2021) CHAPTER 1: Microalgae as Cell Factories: Food and Feed-grade High-value Metabolites , in Microalgal Biotechnology: Recent Advances, Market Potential, and Sustainability, pp. 1-35, Royal Society of Chemistry, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/9781839162473-00001

PUBLISHED PAPERS:

Abeer Mohamed, Eman Owis, Gamal Abdel-Fattah & Eladl Eltanahy (2025) Optimising Chlorella vulgaris bioflocculation by Aspergillus Niger pellets and their application in wastewater treatment and lipid production. Microbial Cell Factories 24, 229 (Impact Factor= 6.4: Q1)  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-025-02849-z

Amr Ayyad, Eladl Eltanahy, Mervat Hussien & Dina Refaay (2025) Response surface optimization of sedimentation efficiency for sustainable green microalgae harvesting using automated non-invasive methods. Microbial Cell Factories 24, 165. (Impact Factor= 6.4: Q1) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-025-02765-2

Mofeed J, Mamdouh I, Eltanahy E, Shehata AI, Elzaawely AA, Teiba II and El-Bilawy EH (2025) Evaluation of Tetradesmus obliquus and Monoraphidium sp. as potential feedstocks for sustainable biodiesel production. Frontiers in Marine Science. 12:1616335. 229 (Impact Factor= 3.1: Q1) doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1616335

Salma Eladl, Aya Elnabawy & Eladl Eltanahy (2024). Recent biotechnological applications of value-added bioactive compounds from microalgae and seaweeds. Botanical Studies 65, 28. (Impact Factor= 4.1: Q1)  https://doi.org/10.1186/s40529-024-00434-y

Saad, S., Abdelghany, A.M., Abou-ElWafa, G.S., Aldesuquy, H. S., & Eltanahy, E. (2024). Bioactivity of selenium nanoparticles biosynthesized by crude phycocyanin extract of Leptolyngbya sp. SSI24 cultivated on recycled filter cake wastes from sugar-industry. Microbial Cell Factories 23, 211. (Impact Factor= 6.4: Q1)  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-024-02482-2

Elnajar, M., Aldesuquy, H., Abdelmoteleb, M. , & Eltanahy, E. (2024) Mitigating drought stress in wheat plants (Triticum Aestivum L.) through grain priming in aqueous extract of spirulina platensis. BMC Plant Biol 24, 233 (2024). (Impact Factor= 5.3: Q1) doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04905-z

Saad, S., Hussien, M. H., Abou-ElWafa, G. S., Aldesuquy, H. S., & Eltanahy, E. (2023). Filter cake extract from the beet sugar industry as an economic growth medium for the production of Spirulina platensis as a microbial cell factory for protein. Microbial Cell Factories, 22(1), 1-21. (Impact Factor= 6.4: Q1) doi:  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-023-02146-7

Elmousel MYK, El-Mohsnawy E, Al-Sodany YM, Eltanahy EG, Abbas MA, Ali AS (2023) Microalgal diversity in response to differential heavy metals-contaminated wastewater levels at North Nile Delta, Egypt. J Ecol Environ 47  (Impact Factor= 2.4: Q2) doi: https://doi.org/10.5141/jee.23.037

Mohammad HY, Tawfeek FE-Z, Eltanahy E, Mansour TA, Khalil Z (2023) Enhancement of Growth, Lipid, and Carbohydrate Production of the Egyptian isolate Dunaliella salina SA20 Using Mozzarella Cheese Whey as a Growth Supplement. Egyptian Journal of Botany 63:101-111 (Impact Factor= 1.12: Q3) doi: https://doi.org/10.21608/ejbo.2022.145428.2020

Hussein MH, Eltanahy E, Al Bakry AF, Elsafty N, Elshamy MM (2021) Seaweed extracts as prospective plant growth bio-stimulant and salinity stress alleviator for Vigna sinensis and Zea mays. Journal of Applied Phycology  (Q2: Impact Factor= 3.2)       doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-020-02330-x

Alsenani F, Tupally KR, Chua ET, Eltanahy E, Alsufyani H, Parekh HS, Schenk PM (2020) Evaluation of microalgae and cyanobacteria as potential sources of antimicrobial compounds. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 28:1834-1841 (Q2: Impact Factor= 4.3) doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2020.11.010

Liu B, Eltanahy EE, Liu H, Chua ET, Thomas-Hall SR, Wass TJ, Pan K, Schenk PM (2020) Growth-promoting bacteria double eicosapentaenoic acid yield in microalgae. Bioresource Technology 316:123916 (Q1: Impact Factor= 7.5)         doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123916

Manzoor M, Jabeen F, Ahmad Q-u-A, Younis T, Eltanahy E, Schenk PM (2020) Sugarcane Bagasse Hydrolysate as Organic Carbon Substrate for Mixotrophic Cultivation of Nannochloropsis sp. BR2. Waste and Biomass Valorization (Q2: Impact Factor= 3.7) doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-020-01185-0

Chua ET, Shekh AY, Eltanahy E, Thomas-Hall SR, Schenk PM (2020) Effective Harvesting of Nannochloropsis Microalgae Using Mushroom Chitosan: A Pilot-Scale Study. Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology 8:771 (Q1: Impact Factor= 5.8) doi:https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2020.00771

Syed-Ab-Rahman SF, Carvalhais LC, Chua ET, Chung FY, Moyle PM, Eltanahy EG, Schenk PM (2019) Soil bacterial diffusible and volatile organic compounds inhibit Phytophthora capsici and promote plant growth. Science of The Total Environment 692:267-280 (Q1: Impact Factor= 5.8) doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.07.061

González-González LM, Eltanahy E, Schenk PM (2019) Assessing the fertilizing potential of microalgal digestates using the marine diatom Chaetoceros muelleri. Algal Research 41:101534 (Q1: Impact Factor= 4.4)                                                                  doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2019.101534

Alsenani F, Wass TJ, Ma R, Eltanahy E, Netzel ME, Schenk PM (2019) Transcriptome-wide analysis of Chlorella reveals auxin-induced carotenogenesis pathway in green microalgae. Algal Research 37:320-335 (Q1: Impact Factor= 4.4) doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2018.12.002

Chua ET, Brunner M, Atkin R, Eltanahy E, Thomas-Hall SR, Schenk PM (2019) The Ionic Liquid Cholinium Arginate Is an Efficient Solvent for Extracting High-Value Nannochloropsis sp. Lipids. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 7:2538-2544  (Q1: Impact Factor= 8.1) doi:https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b05448

Chua ET, Eltanahy E, Jung H, Uy M, Thomas-Hall SR, Schenk PM (2019) Efficient Harvesting of Nannochloropsis Microalgae via Optimized Chitosan-Mediated Flocculation. Global Challenges 3:1800038 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.201800038

Eltanahy E, Salim S, Vadiveloo A, Verduin JJ, Pais B, Moheimani NR (2018) Comparison between jet and paddlewheel mixing for the cultivation of microalgae in anaerobic digestate of piggery effluent (ADPE). Algal Research 35:274-282 (Q1: Impact Factor= 4.4) doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2018.08.025

Ma R, Thomas-Hall SR, Chua ET, Eltanahy E, Netzel ME, Netzel G, Lu Y, Schenk PM (2018) Blue light enhances astaxanthin biosynthesis metabolism and extraction efficiency in Haematococcus pluvialis by inducing haematocyst germination. Algal Research 35:215-222 (Q1: Impact Factor= 4.4)                                                                                          doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2018.08.023

Ma R, Thomas-Hall SR, Chua ET, Alsenani F, Eltanahy E, Netzel ME, Netzel G, Lu Y, Schenk PM (2018) Gene expression profiling of astaxanthin and fatty acid pathways in Haematococcus pluvialis in response to different LED lighting conditions. Bioresource Technology 250:591-602 (Q1: Impact Factor= 7.5)                                                            doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.11.094

Ma R, Thomas-Hall SR, Chua ET, Eltanahy E, Netzel ME, Netzel G, Lu Y, Schenk PM (2018) LED power efficiency of biomass, fatty acid, and carotenoid production in Nannochloropsis microalgae. Bioresource Technology 252:118-126 (Q1: Impact Factor= 7.5) doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.12.096

González-González LM, Zhou L, Astals S, Thomas-Hall SR, Eltanahy E, Pratt S, Jensen PD, Schenk PM (2018) Biogas production coupled to repeat microalgae cultivation using a closed nutrient loop. Bioresource Technology 263:625-630 (Q1: Impact Factor= 7.5) doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.05.039

Reviewer in Journals:

Journal of Applied PhycologyMicroorganismsBiologyMoleculesSustainabilityWaterArid Land Research and ManagementCosmeticsBiomass Conversion and BiorefineryCritical Reviews in BiotechnologyLifeRevista Ambiente & ÁguaSN Applied SciencesEgyptian Journal of BotanyEnvironmental Progress & Sustainable Energy

EDUCATION:

PhD in Microbiology (Nov, 2014) Mansoura University, Egypt

Thesis Title: Biotechnological Studies on Halotolerant Dunaliella Alga

MSc in Microbiology (2008) Mansoura University, Egypt

Thesis Title: Efficacy of Some Selected Algae as Fodder in Fish Farms

BSc in Botany (2002) Mansoura University, Egypt

Grade: Very Good; 2nd graduating student

Strategic Training in Nasser Military Academy:

Date Title
2nd – 6th Sep 2023Decision-makers Nasser Military Academy, Egypt
9th  : 13th April 2022Crisis management and negotiation Nasser Military Academy, Egypt
20th – 24 Feb 2021Strategic planning and national security Nasser Military Academy, Egypt

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

            Different related courses in the botany department – Mansoura University for both undergraduate and postgraduate students from 2002 to 2025

Fermentation & BioreactorsApplied and Industrial MicrobiologyFood Microbiology Bioprocess TechnologyAdvanced Applied PhycologyGeneral MicrobiologySecondary Metabolism of MicroorganismsBiotechnology of MicroorganismsAlgal Biotechnology &Production of Bio-fertilizersBioinformaticsMicrobial Treatment of water and wastewaterApplied PhycologyBiofuel and Renewable EnergyAlgae as Pollution Biological Indices and their Role in Environmental Risks AssessmentPhysiology of MicroorganismsTechnology of BiofuelsInstruments & Microbial TechniquesBacterial BiologyMicrobial Toxins & Microbiology of Air & Water

RESEARCH-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

  • Working with ferementors and photobioractors
  • Production of single cell protein for food applications from microalgae
  • Mixotrophic growing of microorganisms for omega 3 fatty acids production as food and feed source in large scale
  • Mass culturing of microalgae n both heterotrophic (fermenters) & autotrophic (open ponds technique)
  • Microalgae identification, isolation and purification experience
  • Algal immobilization techniques
  • GC/MS Management and data interpretation
  • Antibacterial and antifungal tests
  • Algal physiological and biochemical analysis including Growth parameters (Cell count, size, dry weight, pigments  and growth equations) ,Crude protein, Carbohydrates, Total lipids, Total energy, Fatty acids, Glycerol, Antioxidants and phenolics
  • Selenastrum toxicity test
  • Water pollution analysis for chemical parameters
  • Using of statistical software such as SPSS, CoStat, MVSP and Minitab
  • Extensive experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Extensive experience of reference management software (Endnote).
  • NCBI GenBank ® Database system and all related phylogenetic tree software analysis

GRANTS, PRIZES AND AWARDS

  • 2023    University Motivational Award for the year 2023, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
  • 2023    600,000 EGP, Two funding grants from Research center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
  • 2022    Erasmus+ funded 2 weeks workshop in Bioinformatics, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • 2022    30,000 Euro funding grants from ICGEB International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Italy
  • 2020    300,000 EGP funding grants from Research center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
  • 2019    Scientific Excellence Promotion as Associate Professor in Microbiology, Botany Promotions Committee No (37), Supreme Council of Universities, October 2019, Egypt
  • 2019    The second prize of Student Poster Showcase, the 10th Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology, 30th Sep 2019, China
  • 2018    $70,000 AUD funding prize from Coal Seam Gas Center, funding for CSG wastewater treatment project, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
  • 2015    Awarded 6 Months Post-doctorate scholarship from the Ministry of Higher education and research, Egypt
  • 2015    200,000 EGP funding grants from Research center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
  • 2002    BSc Award; 2nd position award graduated from Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Egypt

TRAINING COURSES CIRTIFICATES:

DateTitle
July- October 2021Interdisciplinary Excellence: Educarion Design EKB – Knowledge E – Australian National University
28 : 29/04/2021Creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
25 : 26/01/2021The concepts and nature of disability in education Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
04 : 05/11/2020The art of successful leadership Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
04 : 05/05/2020Preparing and designing electronic exams Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
28 : 29/07/2019Managing references and indexing them electronically Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
14 : 15/07/2019Statistical analysis skills Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
07 : 08/07/2019Scientific search engines and university ranking methods Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
01: 02/07/2019Design and production of electronic courses Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
25 : 26/06/2019How to write a scientific article Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
23 : 24/06/2019Managing the research team Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
21 : 22/09/2014Legal and financial aspects in the university Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
15 : 16/06/2014Conference organization Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
25 : 27/07/2011GC/MS Management and data interpretation Chemistry Department – Faculty of Science – Mansoura University
15 : 17/05/2011Strategic planning Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
09 : 11/01/2011Quality standards in the education process Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
24 : 27/01/2010International publishing of science research Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
13 : 15/12/2009Communication skills Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
06 : 08/01/2009Modern Techniques in Chemical and Biological Analysis of Drinking Water Unit of Microbiological Analysis – Faculty of Science – Mansoura University
14 : 16/12/2008 Exams and students’ evaluation systems Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
26 : 28/4/2008 Current and Developing Concepts in Food and Water Safety Unit of Microbiological Analysis – Faculty of Science – Mansoura University
11 : 13/03/2007Code of ethics Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
04 : 06/03/2007Presentation skills Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
18 : 20/02/2007Thinking skills Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
11 : 14/02/2007Research methodology Faculty and Leadership Development Center – Mansoura University
01 : 05/04/2006Water pollution – Methods of analysis and treatment Microbiology unit – Faculty of Science – Mansoura University

CONFERENCES & MEETINGS

5- 7 Nov, 2024CRP Awardees Meeting UCT Graduate School of Business 9 Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
17-21 April, 20248th International Conference of Biological and Environmental Sciences Mansoura University – Egypt Sara Saad, Amr Mohamed Abdelghany, Ghada Samir Abou-ElWafa, Heshmat Soliman Aldesuquy, and Eladl Eltanahy  (2024) Cyanobacterium cultivated on filter cake from beet sugar industry for the biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles.
15-19 Sep, 2022Life Sciences for Sustainable Development: International Conference, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca. Cluj-Napoca, Romania Sara Saad, Mervat Hosny, Heshmat Soliman Aldesuquy, Eladl Eltanahy (2022). Microalgae as Human food and animal feed: Challenges and perspectives
15-19 Mar, 20227th International Conference of Biological and Environmental Sciences Mansoura University – Egypt
27-30 Sep, 201910th Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology, Nanchang, China. Chua, Elvis, Eltanahy, Eladl, Lee, Jeremy, Thomas-Hall, Skye, Dal’Molin, Cristiana, Netzel, Michael, Netzel, Gabriele and Schenk, Peer (2019). Towards the sustainable production of food grade Nannochloropsis biomass, high-quality oil, and high-value proteins
20-22 Nov, 2017TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Australia Chua, E., Eltanahy, E., Dal’Molin, C., Netzel, M., Netzel, G., Thomas-Hall, S. and Schenk, P. (2017). A Biorefinery of Nannochloropsis for the Sustainable Production of Eicosapentaenoic Acid and High-Value Protein Supplements
14-15 April, 20161st Australia New Zealand Marine Biotechnology Society Symposium Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Alsenani, F., Sharma, K., Ahmend, F., Ruijuan, M., Thomas-Hall, S.R., Islam, M.N., Eltanahy, E.G.E., Netzel, M., Fanning, K. and Schenk, P. M. (2016) External stimuli to induce nutraceutical biosynthesis in marine microalgae
16-20 Mar, 201512th International Conference of Chemistry & its Role in Development Mansoura University – Egypt Eladl, E. G., Soliman, A. I. and S. A. Shaaban (2015). Amino Acids Profile of Halophilic Alga Dunaliella under Extreme Salinity Stress.
7-9 Mar, 2015The First National Conference (University & Industry) Mansoura University – Egypt Eladl, E. G., Soliman, A. I. and S. A. Shaaban (2015). Efficacy of Selected Algae as Fodder in Fish Farms.
1-3 Mar, 20081st International Conference of Biological and Environmental Sciences Mansoura University – Egypt E Eltanahy, A Soliman, S Shaaban (2010) Nutritional Value of Five Microalgae and Its Efficiency as Alternative Fodder for Tilapia