Mohamed Ashraf

Mohamed Ashraf

I have an M.Sc. in Biotechnology and am skilled in R, Data Analysis, and Visualization.

About

Hi! 👋

I’m Mohamed Ashraf, an Assistant Lecturer at Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University.

Currently I’m a Ph.D. Scholar at Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, Alexandria, Egypt.

Highlights

Microbiologist with a keen interest in microbial genomics and antimicrobial resistance, currently developing skills in Whole Genome Sequencing data analysis, and microbial comparative genomics. Passionate about using R for data analysis and visualization with a strong background in Biostatistics.

Research Interests

  • Microbial genomics.
  • Whole-genome sequencing data analysis.
  • Antimicrobial resistance.
  • Microbiology (Bacteriology).

Computational Skills and Tools

  • Linux/Bash Scripting (Competent User).
  • R Programming (Proficient in Data Analysis, Visualization & RMarkdown).
  • Python (Basics).

       Tools & Softwares

  • Hands-on experience in:
    • FastQC.
    • Prokka.
    • Roary.
    • Proksee.

Education

• Ph.D. (in progress) – Biotechnology                                Expected October 2026
   - Egypt – Japan University of Science and Technology
   - Proposed Thesis Title: “Exploring the Antimicrobial and Antivirulence Effect of Plant Extracts and its Derived Compounds on Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria”

• M.Sc. – Biotechnology                                                     June 2023
   - Egypt – Japan University of Science and Technology
   - Thesis Title: “Enhanced Aromatic Polycyclic Hydrocarbons Biodegradation Process by Microbial Biofilm Consortium Development”

• B.Sc. – Biological Sciences                                               July 2017
   - Faculty of Science, Sohag University