IBRAHIM MOHAMED

Last Updated :2026/09/08

Affiliations, Positions
Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science, Associate Professor (Special Appointment)
E-mail
ibra2020hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Self-introduction
He is a Specially Appointed Associate Professor at the Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science (HiSOR), Hiroshima University, Japan. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Lorraine, France, in 2017, specializing in synthetic organic and supramolecular chemistry. From 2019 to 2020, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Lorraine, focusing on the synthesis of functional polymers using photo-induced RAFT polymerization. He joined HiSOR, Hiroshima University, in 2021. His research integrates organic, supramolecular, and polymer chemistry with synchrotron radiation spectroscopy to investigate the structures and conformations of biomolecules, macromolecules, marine-derived polymers, and polysaccharides, complemented by techniques such as NMR, FTIR, SAXS, etc. At HiSOR BL-12, he focuses on CD/SRCD-based structural analysis and the development of LC–SRCD systems for the real-time separation and conformational analysis of chiral biomolecules, with potential applications in environmental, biomedical, and industrial fields.

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 2020/08, 2021/04, National Insutiute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Marine Organic Chemistry, Assistant Professor
  • 2019/11, 2020/07, Lorraine University, Laboratoire de Chimie-Physique Macromoleculaire, Assistant Professor

Educational Backgrounds

  • Lorraine University, Organic Chemistry, France, 2013/.9, 2017/.9
  • Alexandria university, Inorganic Chemistry, Egypt, 2008/.2, 2011/.8
  • Alexandria University, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Egypt, 2003/.9, 2007/.9

Academic Degrees

  • Alexandria University
  • Lorraine University

Research Fields

  • Biology;Biological Science;Structural biochemistry
  • Chemistry;Materials chemistry;Device related chemistry
  • Environmental science;Environmental analyses and evaluation;Environmental impact assessment
  • Chemistry;Applied chemistry;Green / Environmental chemistry
  • Chemistry;Basic chemistry;Organic chemistry

Research Keywords

  • Organic Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Synchrotron Radiation Science, Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy, Carbohydrates and Polysaccharides, Marine-Derived Natural Products, Biomolecules, Structural Analysis

Affiliated Academic Societies

  • The Egyptian Association for Sustainable Aquatic Environment
  • The Egyptian Chemical Society
  • The Chemical Society of Japan

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, English Seminar for Globalization A
  2. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Exercise in Physics I
  3. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Exercise in Physics II
  4. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Special Exsecise in Physics A
  5. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Special Exsecise in Physics B

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. ★, An overview on marine bacterial exopolysaccharides and their industrial applications, Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry ISSN:, 44, 95-132, 20250326
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  2. Advances in Synchrotron Radiation-Based Vacuum-Ultraviolet Circular Dichroism for Biomolecular Structural Analysis, Chemistry – An Asian Journal, 21(2), 1-20e00996, 20260128
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  3. ★, Structural phases in Ca2+-triggered alginate assembly and gelation: circular dichroism-guided multimodal analysis, Soft Matter, 22(4), 1033-1043, 20260114
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  4. ★, Carbon source modulates composition, conformation, and activity of exopolysaccharides from Bacillus velezensis AZU-A3, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 543, 20260926
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  5. ★, Gamma radiation-induced synthesis of a high-performance alginate/poly(acrylic acid-vinyl sulfonic acid) adsorbent for Cu(II) and Zn(II) ions, POLYMER BULLETIN, 83(256), 1-28, 20260210
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  6. ★, Cost-Effective Chitosan-Cellulose Acetate Floatable Beads Embedded With Bentonite for Oil Spills Clean-Up, POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, 1-18 e70560, 202602
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  7. ★, Supramolecular hydrogels derived from 2 : 1-[a/aza]-pseudopeptides: design, structural analysis and self-assembly in solution, solid, and gel states, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B, 13, 7437-7448, 20250507
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  8. Assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surficial sediments of northern Red Sea ports: sources, distribution, and ecotoxicological risk, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH, 32, 30467-30485, 20251212
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  9. Structural phases in Ca2+-triggered alginate assembly and gelation: circular dichroism-guided multimodal analysis, SOFT MATTER, 22(4), 1033-1043, 20260128
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  10. Advances in Synchrotron Radiation-Based Vacuum-Ultraviolet Circular Dichroism for Biomolecular Structural Analysis, CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL, 21(2), 202601
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  11. An overview on marine bacterial exopolysaccharides and their industrial applications, JOURNAL OF CARBOHYDRATE CHEMISTRY, 44(4-6), 95-132, 20250724
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  12. Assessing seawater intrusion impact on groundwater quality in El-Omayed aquifers, Mediterranean coast, Egypt using hydrogeochemical and chemometric analyses, GROUNDWATER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, 29, 202505
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  13. Emergence of Optical Activity and Surface Morphology Changes in Racemic Amino Acid Films Under Circularly Polarized Lyman-α Light Irradiation, CHIRALITY, 36(11), 202411
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  14. Potential Bioactivities, Chemical Composition, and Conformation Studies of Exopolysaccharide-Derived Aspergillus sp. Strain GAD7, JOURNAL OF FUNGI, 10(9), 202409
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  15. Structure Assessment and Impacts of Lipids' Chemistry on the Structuration of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Biosynthesized by Bacillus licheniformis AZU-A5, CHIRALITY, 36(10), 202410
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  16. Synthesis and characterization of alginate-polyacrylic acid/multiwalled carbon nanotubes composite with efficient removal for nigrosine dye, POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS, 63(10), 1277-1293, 20240702
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  17. Cost-effective seawater desalination by photothermal membranes composed of biopolymers-doped graphene oxide using direct solar steam generation strategy, DESALINATION, 579, 20240629
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  18. Geophysical and hydrochemical analysis of saltwater intrusion in El-Omayed, Egypt: Implications for sustainable groundwater management, EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC RESEARCH, 49(4), 478-489, 202312
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  19. Spatial distribution, sources and risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the surficial sediments of the Egyptian Mediterranean coast, MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, 188, 202303
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  20. Lipid-membranes interaction, structural assessment, and sustainable production of polyhydroxyalkanoate by Priestia filamentosa AZU-A6 from sugarcane molasses, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES, 242, 20230701
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  21. A lysine-based 2:1-[alpha/aza]-pseudopeptide series used as additives in polymeric membranes for CO2 capture: synthesis, structural studies, and application, RSC ADVANCES, 13(15), 10051-10067, 20230327
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  22. Complementary spectroscopy studies and potential activities of levan-type fructan produced by Bacillus paralicheniformis ND2, CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 311, 20230701
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  23. The modified Canadian water index with other sediment models for assessment of sediments from two harbours on the Egyptian Mediterranean coast, Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 8(8), 100180-100180, 202210
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  24. Production and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide From Newly Isolated Marine Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum EI6 With in vitro Wound Healing Activity, Frontiers in Microbiology, 13(13), 903363, 202205
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  25. Considerable Production of Ulvan from Ulva lactuca with Special Emphasis on Its Antimicrobial and Anti‑fouling Properties, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 202202
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  26. Structural assessment of the bioplastic (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) produced by Bacillus flexus Azu-A2 through cheese whey valorization, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 190(190), 319-332, 202108
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  27. Cyclohexamer [-(D-Phe-azaPhe-Ala)2-]: good candidate to formulate supramolecular organogels, RSC Advances, 10(10), 43859-43869, 202012
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  28. Horizontal and vertical segregation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the Egyptian Mediterranean coast, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH, 29(57), 86707-86721, 202212
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  29. Prevalence and risk assessment of microplastics in the Nile Delta estuaries: "The Plastic Nile" revisited, SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 852, 20221215
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  30. Microplastics contamination in commercial fish from Alexandria City, the Mediterranean Coast of Egypt, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, 313, 20221115
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  31. Characterization and distribution of plastic particles along Alexandria beaches, Mediterranean Coast of Egypt, using microscopy and thermal analysis techniques, SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 834, 20220815
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  32. PAHs in Sediments along the semi-closed areas of Alexandria, Egypt. Journal of Environmental Protection, 700-709, 201102
  33. PAHs in seawater of the semi-closed areas along the Alexandria coast of Egyptian Mediterranean Sea., Journal of Environmental Protection, 1307-1317, 201304
  34. Impact of Cɑ-Chirality on supramolecular self-assembly in cyclo-2:1-[ɑ/aza]-hexamers (D / L-Phe-azaPhe-Ala)2, European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 4703-4712, 2017
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  35. Potential ecological hazards assessment and prediction of sediment heavy metals pollution along the Gulf of Suez, Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 45, 329-335, 2019
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  36. Critical geochemical insight into Alexandria coast with special reference to diagnostic ratios (TOC/TN & Sr/Ca) and heavy metals ecotoxicological hazards., Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 46, 27-33, 2020
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  37. Synthesis of thermoresponsive copolymers with tunable UCST-type phase transition using aqueous photo-RAFT polymerization, Macromolecular Rapid Communication, 2020
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  38. Characterization of exopolysaccharide produced from marine-derived Aspergillus terreus SEI with prominent biological activities, Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 2020
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  39. Synthesis of chitosan-acrylic acid/multiwalled carbon nanotubes composite for theranostic 47Sc separation from neutron irradiated titanium target, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020
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Publications such as books

  1. 2026, MICROBIAL ALCHEMY, This book provides a comprehensive overview of microbial alchemy, focusing on how microorganisms produce valuable materials through metabolic processes. It explains the chemistry behind microbial metabolism and highlights its applications in sustainable product development. The book also covers the full production pipeline, from the screening and isolation of industrial microorganisms to downstream processing, purification, and quality improvement of microbial products. Chapter 2: Microorganisms are an important source of bioproducts that play a vital role in human, animal, and plant life. Their metabolic products are broadly classified into primary metabolites, such as enzymes, amino acids, organic acids, vitamins, and alcohols, which are essential for growth and widely used in nutrition and industrial biotransformation, and secondary metabolites, which are produced mainly during the stationary growth phase and are not directly involved in growth or reproduction. Microbial metabolites have a strong global market presence and are widely applied across the pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, and industrial sectors. Key products include amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, organic acids, alcohols, antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents, immunosuppressants, alkaloids, and biopesticides. These compounds contribute significantly to improving health by reducing infectious diseases, enhancing quality of life, and supporting the biopharmaceutical industry. Additionally, microbial products play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture and food production, as well as in various industrial applications, highlighting their broad and growing importance in modern biotechnology and economic development., MICROBIAL ALCHEMY Chapter 2 - Bioprospecting of microbial metabolic products: current trends in nutrition, agriculture, and healthcare, 2026, 03, Book(general), Contributor, English, Abdelrahman M. Khattab, Mohamed I. A Ibrahim, 978-0-443-36411-2, 592

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. Molecular Weight–Dependent Self-Assembly and Structural Analysis of Dextran–Guanosine Hydrogels, 106th CSJ Annual Meeting, 2026/03, Without Invitation, English, Nihon University, Chiba, Japan
  2. Development of an Integrated LC–VUVCD System for Real-Time Separation and Chiroptical Analysis, 106th CSJ Annual Meeting, 2026/03, Without Invitation, Japanese, Nihon University, Chiba, Japan
  3. Development of an LC-SRCD System for Simultaneous Separation and Structural Analysis of Saccharides, The 33rd Chromatography Symposium, 2026/06, Without Invitation, Japanese, Hachioji City Arts and Culture Center (Icho Hall), Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
  4. Separation and Chiroptical Detection of Biomolecules Using an LC-SRCD System: A Case Study on Amino Acid Profiling, The 30th Hiroshima International Symposium on Synchrotron Radiation, 2026/03, Without Invitation, Japanese, Hiroshima University Faculty Club, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
  5. Tracking Calcium-Induced Assembly and Phase Transitions in Sodium Alginate via Circular Dichroism, The 30th Hiroshima International Symposium on Synchrotron Radiation, 2026/03, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima University Faculty Club, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
  6. Insights into Physical Interactions and Structuration in Self-Assembled Azapeptide Hydrogels Through Spectroscopy Techniques, The 28th Hiroshima International Symposium on Synchrotron Radiation, 2024/03, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima University Faculty Club, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
  7. Monitoring the Self-Assembly of Alginate Induced by Calcium Ions Using Circular Dichroism, The 29th Hiroshima International Symposium on Synchrotron Radiation, 2025/03, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima University Faculty Club, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
  8. Aquatic Ecosystems: The Mystery for Sustainability Case Study: Bioplastics, Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS), 2024/03, Without Invitation, English, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Japan
  9. Development of an LC–SRCD Technique for Real-Time Separation and Structural Analysis of Biomolecules, The 33rd Chromatography Symposium, 2026/06, Without Invitation, English, Hachioji City Arts and Culture Center, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
  10. Advancing Structural Characterization of Marine-Derived Biomacromolecules, 2026/08, With Invitation, English, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Alexandria, Egypt
  11. Polymer Chain-Length-Controlled Chirality Propagation in Dextran–Guanosine Supramolecular Hydrogels through Dynamic G-Quartet Assembly, Symposium on Molecular Chirality MC2026, 2026/08, Without Invitation, English, Tokyo University of Science, Kagurazaka Campus, Building 10, Tokyo
  12. Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Impact of Chirality and Configuration on Properties of Azapeptide Family, Symposium on Molecular Chirality MC2025, 2025/05, Without Invitation, English, Nagoya University Noyori Memorial Academic Exchange Hall, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
  13. Development and Application of LC–VUVCD System for Biomolecular Separation and Conformational Analysis, 106th CSJ Annual Meeting, 2026/03, Without Invitation, English, Nihon University, Chiba, Japan
  14. Carbon Source-Driven Changes in Production, Composition, and Conformation of Bacillus-Derived Polysaccharides, 105th CSJ Annual Meeting, 2025/03, Without Invitation, English, Kansai University, Japan.
  15. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Production, Identification, and Characterization with Insights from Circular Dichroism, The 34th International symposium on Chirality, 2024/08, Without Invitation, English, Kyoto, Japan.
  16. Azapeptides: Synthesis, Features, and Applications, 104th CSJ Annual Meeting, 2024/03, Without Invitation, English, Chiba, Japan.
  17. Self-assembly and hydrogelation of Fmoc-2:1-[alpah/aza]-trimers, Symposium on Molecular Chirality MC2023, 2023/06, Without Invitation, English, Sapporo, Japan.
  18. Biomolecules derived-marine ecosystems as attractive targets for SRCD applications, The 25th Hiroshima International Symposium on Synchrotron Radiation, 2021/03, With Invitation, English, Hiroshima University Faculty Club, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan