Microbiologist
Resume:
Essam Makky, PhD
Associate Professor
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/makky-es-62a11340/
Irving, TX, 75063, USA
Summary
Award-wining professional with more than 24 years of extensive experience in research, teaching, assessments, supervision, and administration. Adept at evaluating data and publishing literature to support research needs and product development efforts. Proven success applying in-depth conceptual knowledge of microbiology principles and aseptic techniques. Knowledgeable at writing academic research publications, grants, and evaluation. Qualifications Summary
Expert at maintaining smooth operations of the laboratory and participating in the selection of new equipment.
Skilled at creating teaching materials (Canvas/Eduphoria), carrying out an experimental plan, summarizing key learnings, and solving problems.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to capitalize on scientific creativity; supervise under- and post-graduate students. Career Experience
Nimitz High School (Irving ISD), Irving, TX, USA
Certified Paraprofessional: Educational Aide, 2023 – Present Enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible; Educational aide for science subject at high school student’s level. CVS Pharmacy, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Texas, USA Certified Pharmacist Technician, 2021 – 2023
Dispense medication to patients as per prescription or provider’s orders. Hold full accountability for packing and labeling prescribed medication. Prepare new prescriptions and compounded medications using sterile and non-sterile processes. Process insurance claims, track inventory, repackage bulk medications, and fill automated dispensing machines.
Performed rapid COVID-19 test and refill requests for patients. Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology (FIST), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan, Malaysia Associate Professor, 2017 – 2021
Taught and supervised diverse under-graduate, post-graduate students, and post-doctoral fellow from different countries and cultures. Conducted research on microbiology fields and courses. Wrote numerous peer-reviewed articles (90+ publications); emphasized possible applications and patents for results. Achieved optimal results according to schedule using successful planning and coordination skills. Completed all administrative duties at faculty and university level. Monitored students and coordinated different faculty classes, laboratories, industrial visits, and other activities.
Achieved many research master’s and PhD theses on different microbiology fields.
Awarded the highest teaching evaluation score up to 98%. Senior Lecturer, 2010 – 2017
Performed face-to-face/online teaching, administrative, and research activities. Developed, managed, and monitored post- and under-graduate programmes. Oversaw application and evaluation of national and international grants. Ensured accurate diagnosis and swift resolution of all issues. Researched various microbiology courses and fields. Created high-level decisions using strong critical thinking skills. Presented and attended many conferences and workshops.
Received over 800 research citations according to google scholar.
Participated in many faculty curriculum preparations and updates. P a g e 2 3
Additional Experience
Assistant PIC of Research & Award/Head - Green Technology Research Cluster, FIST, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia Fellow Researcher, Center of Excellence for Advanced Research in Fluid Flow, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan, Malaysia Post-Doctoral Fellow, Environmental Engineering Department, University of Seoul, South Korea Lecturer of Applied Microbiology, Botany & Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt Assistant Lecturer of Microbiology, Botany & Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt Demonstrator of Microbiology, Botany & Microbiology Dept., Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt Key Projects
Co-Project Leader, 2020
Assessment of psychological wellbeing and its relation to disordered eating, stressors, and coping mechanisms during COVID 19 among undergraduate students in Malaysia
Project Leader, 2019
Investigation of carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes inhibition mechanism from plant extracts as potential and alternative antidiabetic drug targets
Co-Project Leader, 2019
Kinetics mechanism studies of bacterial cellulose synthesis from Oil Palm Frond (OPF) juice by local isolated Acetobacter SPP
Project Leader, 2017
Bioremediation of disposed engine oil for ethanol production under anaerobic conditions
Microbial production, characterization and immobilization of alkaline protease from waste Project Leader, 2016
Bioethanol production from disposed engine oil management
Bioremediation of hydrocarbons contaminated water from Kuantan port using immobilized cells
Hypoglycemic effect and gene expression of some Ethnomedicinal plants Project Leader, 2015
Development of optical biosensor using L-Asparaginase produced by microbes from chicken bone waste Co-Project Leader, 2014
Application of consortium specific bacteria for effective municipal solid waste composting Project Leader, 2014
Investigation and characterization of microbial l-Asparaginase production from chicken bone wastes
Anticancer activity of L-Asparaginase from natural waste biotechnology: production purification and characterization
Microbiological studies on bacteria associated with several oral diseases and dental caries Project Leader, 2013
Novel approach to microbial management of disposal x-ray sheet for nanoparticle production Co-Project Leader, 2012
Feasibility Study of bio-pretreatment of oil palm empty fruit bunches to produce bio-ethanol Co-Project Leader, 2011
Fabrication of Electrospun nanofibers strips based indicator for direct monitoring of glucose
Novel Phytase gene discovery from the rumen of cattle using functional metagenomics approach
Antiamylolytic Antinutrient as a regulator of hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes Project Leader, 2011
Fermentation biotechnology of agricultural wastes management for anticancer production
Novel approach for microbial nanoparticles synthesis using hazardous wastes Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Microbiology
Botany & Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt Thesis: Microbiological Management of Hazardous Expired Pharmaceuticals Master of Science in Microbial Enzymes Biotechnology Botany & Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt Thesis: Industrially Important Microbial By-products from Bagasse Fermentation Technology & Application of the Fermented Biomass in Biofertilizers Industry
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Microbiology
Botany & Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt P a g e 3 3
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid, (National Council for Mental Wellbeing), USA, 2026 Texas Educator Certificate (Texas State Board for Educator Certification) Educational Aide, TX, USA, 2025 Pharmacist Technician Trainee (#330266), Texas State Board of Pharmacy, TX, USA, 2023 Awards & Honors
Gold Medal, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX), Malaysia, 2020 Gold Medal, Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition (Citrex), Malaysia, 2020 Gold Medal, Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE), Malaysia, 2018 International Special Award, Chinese Innovation & Invention Society (CIIS), Taiwan, 2018 Bronze Medal, Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition (Citrex), Malaysia, 2018 Gold Medal, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX), Malaysia, 2017 Gold Medal, International Design Research & Innovation Symposium (IDRIS), Malaysia, 2017 Gold Medal, Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition (Citrex), Malaysia, 2017 Best Paper Award, Malaysian Technical Universities Conference on Engineering & Technology (MUCET), Malaysia, 2017 Bronze Medal, Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition (Citrex), Malaysia, 2017 Product Research Award, University Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Malaysia, 2016 Bronze Medal, International Festival Inventions on Green (i-FINOG) Technology, Malaysia, 2016 Gold Medal, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX), Malaysia, 2016 Silver Medal, Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF), Korea, 2016 Special Service Award (Sijil Perkhidamatan Cemerlang), University Malaysia Pahang (UMP), 2016 Gold Medal Award of Merit, INPEX, USA, 2015
Gold Medal, World Invention Innovation Contest (WiC), Korea, 2015 Gold Medal, Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE), Malaysia, 2015 International Special Award, Asia Invention Association (AIA), Korea, 2015 Gold Medal, Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition (Citrex), Malaysia, 2015 Bronze Medal, PECIPTA, Malaysia, 2015
Gold Medal, Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF), Korea, 2014 Gold Medal, International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition (i-ENVEX), Malaysia, 2014 Gold Medal, Bio-Innovation Awards (Bio-Malaysia), Malaysia, 2013 Product Research Award, University Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Malaysia, 2013 Best Paper Award, International Conference of Chemical Engineering & Industrial Biotechnology (ICCEIB), Malaysia, 2013 Silver Medal, Creation, Innovation, Technology & Research Exposition (Citrex), Malaysia, 2018/2017/2016/2015/2014/2013 Bronze Medal, Exposition on Islamic Innovation (i-Inova), Malaysia, 2012 Bronze Medal, Bio-Innovation Awards (Bio-Malaysia), Malaysia, 2011 Certificate of Excellence & Good Performance in the Instructional Evaluation & Exceptional Commitment towards Teaching & Learning, University Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Malaysia, 2018 Affiliations
Academic International Promotion & Linkages Committee, FIST, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Committee Member, 2017 – 2020 Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB), Member, 2015 Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES), Member, 2014 Malaysian Society for Microbiology (MSM), Member, 2011 Egyptian Society of Experimental Biology (ESEB), Member, 2010 Egyptian Society for Environmental Sciences, Member, 2010 Biotechnology the Egyptian Society for Fermentation & Environmental Applied Microbiology, Member, 2009 Languages
English & Arabic, Fluent Korean, Intermediate Malay, Proficient
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