My name is Amira Ibrahim, an Assistant Lecturer at Assiut University specializing in mycology and a PhD student at Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) in the field of Microbiology. My academic journey is driven by a deep passion for uncovering the hidden roles of microorganisms in ecosystems—both as key decomposers of lignocellulosic biomass and as emerging opportunistic pathogens. My current work particularly focuses on discovering of genetic mutations responsible for antimicrobial resistance in certain species of fungi.
Research Interests
Fungal biodiversity, Lignocellulolytic enzyme production, Opportunistic fungal pathogens, Genetic mechanisms of antifungal resistance
Education
2025-present PhD student, Life Science, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
2020–2024 MS, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Assiut University, Egypt
2013–2017 BS, Chemistry and Microbiology, Assiut University, Egypt. Graduated with Distinction with Honor
Executing Projects
- Azole-resistance mutations in Lomentospora and Scedosporium species This project aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of antifungal resistance in emerging opportunistic fungi that cause severe infections in immunocompromised patients, with the goal of informing the development of alternative and more effective treatment strategies, including novel antifungal agents such as olorofim.
Research outputs
Publication
- Hussien, A. K. E., Hussein, N. A. G., & El-Nagdy, M. A. (2023). Biodiversity of Chaetomium-like genera in the Nile River, at Assiut, Egypt. Assiut University Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research, 52(3), 295-321.