IBRAHIM MOHAMED

Last Updated :2026/03/25

Affiliations, Positions
Research Institute for Synchrotron Radiation Science, Assistant Professor
E-mail
ibra2020hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Self-introduction
Assistant professor of marine, organic, supramolecular, and polymer chemistry. My research of interest concerned with the synthesis, structural and conformational studies of synthetic organic molecules. In addition, the research involves the structural studies of natural polymers of marine resources using spectroscopic techniques with the possibility of the structure's modifications for promising applications (environment, medical, industry, etc.). Looking forward to get more descriptive information about the structures of the organic molecules and polymers using the SRCD at UV and VUV regions at the Synchrotron Radiation Center, Hiroshima University.

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

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, English Seminar for Globalization A
  2. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, English Seminar for Globalization B
  3. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Exercise in Physics I
  4. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Exercise in Physics II
  5. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , First Semester, Special Exsecise in Physics A
  6. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, Special Exsecise in Physics B

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. ★, 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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  2. 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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  3. ★, 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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  4. ★, Cost-Effective Chitosan-Cellulose Acetate Floatable Beads Embedded With Bentonite for Oil Spills Clean-Up, POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, 1-18, 202602
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  5. 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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  6. Advances in Synchrotron Radiation-Based Vacuum-Ultraviolet Circular Dichroism for Biomolecular Structural Analysis, CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL, 21(2), 202601
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  7. An overview on marine bacterial exopolysaccharides and their industrial applications, JOURNAL OF CARBOHYDRATE CHEMISTRY, 44(4-6), 95-132, 20250724
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Potential Bioactivities, Chemical Composition, and Conformation Studies of Exopolysaccharide-Derived Aspergillus sp. Strain GAD7, JOURNAL OF FUNGI, 10(9), 202409
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Complementary spectroscopy studies and potential activities of levan-type fructan produced by Bacillus paralicheniformis ND2, CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 311, 20230701
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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. Cyclohexamer [-(D-Phe-azaPhe-Ala)2-]: good candidate to formulate supramolecular organogels, RSC Advances, 10(10), 43859-43869, 202012
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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. Microplastics contamination in commercial fish from Alexandria City, the Mediterranean Coast of Egypt, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, 313, 20221115
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  27. 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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  28. PAHs in Sediments along the semi-closed areas of Alexandria, Egypt. Journal of Environmental Protection, 700-709, 201102
  29. PAHs in seawater of the semi-closed areas along the Alexandria coast of Egyptian Mediterranean Sea., Journal of Environmental Protection, 1307-1317, 201304
  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. Synthesis of thermoresponsive copolymers with tunable UCST-type phase transition using aqueous photo-RAFT polymerization, Macromolecular Rapid Communication, 2020
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  34. Characterization of exopolysaccharide produced from marine-derived Aspergillus terreus SEI with prominent biological activities, Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 2020
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  35. 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. Development and Application of LC–VUVCD System for Biomolecular Separation and Conformational Analysis, 106th CSJ Annual Meeting, Without Invitation, English, Nihon University, Chiba, Japan
  2. Carbon Source-Driven Changes in Production, Composition, and Conformation of Bacillus-Derived Polysaccharides, 105th CSJ Annual Meeting, 2025, Without Invitation, English, Kansai University, Japan.
  3. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Production, Identification, and Characterization with Insights from Circular Dichroism, The 34th International symposium on Chirality, 2024, Without Invitation, English, Kyoto, Japan.
  4. Azapeptides: Synthesis, Features, and Applications, 104th CSJ Annual Meeting, 2024, Without Invitation, English, Chiba, Japan.
  5. Self-assembly and hydrogelation of Fmoc-2:1-[alpah/aza]-trimers, Molecular Chirality, 2023, Without Invitation, English, Sapporo, Japan.
  6. Biomolecules derived-marine ecosystems as attractive targets for SRCD applications, 25th Hiroshima International Symposium on Synchrotron Radiation, 2021, With Invitation, English, HiSOR, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan., published