{"id":4421,"date":"2018-11-07T10:09:47","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T08:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adssc.org\/en\/?p=4421"},"modified":"2024-04-11T21:04:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T19:04:19","slug":"ashraf-al-ashhab-ph-dmicrobiology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adssc.org\/en\/ashraf-al-ashhab-ph-dmicrobiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Ashhab Ashraf Ph.D

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Ashraf Al Ashhab Ph.D
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Research Area:<\/h4>

Microbial ecology & Environmental microbiology<\/h4>

\"\" ashraf@adssc.org<\/a>
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Fields of interest<\/b><\/h4>

As a microbiologist, my research is centered at the intersection of microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, and biotechnological applications. I am captivated by the intricate dynamics of microbial communities thriving in extreme environments, particularly arid and semiarid regions, and their profound implications for ecosystem resilience and functionality. Employing interdisciplinary approaches, I delve into the diversity, abundance, and interactions of microorganisms within these challenging habitats, unraveling their roles in biogeochemical cycles, plant-microbe interactions, and adaptation to environmental stressors. Additionally, my work extends to applied microbiology, where I explore the potential of microbial communities for bioremediation, agricultural sustainability, and aquaculture enhancement. Committed to translational research, I collaborate on projects aimed at addressing pressing societal and environmental challenges, leveraging my expertise to develop microbial probiotics for aquaculture and engineer microbiomes for agricultural and environmental applications. Driven by a passion for unraveling the intricacies of microbial ecosystems and harnessing their potential for sustainable solutions, I strive to contribute to both fundamental knowledge and practical advancements in microbiology and beyond.<\/p>

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Group member<\/b><\/h4>

Current<\/b><\/p>

  • Mr. Ibrahim Sharabati:\u00a0 Molecular biology (Research assistant and lab manager)<\/li>
  • Mr. Kareem Neiroukh: Microbiology (Lab technician)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>
  • Eng. Diaa Abu Omar: Electrical engineer\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

    Previus\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

    Miss Hiam Abu Galiun; Miss Alina Hurwitz; MSc. Yosef Avrahami; Miss. Hana Dimerets; Dr. Reut S. Abramovich; Dr. Sagar Nayak; MSc Danit Parker.<\/p>

    Active<\/b> projects<\/b><\/h4>

    2022-2027 EU (M-Era.net). \u201cTARDIS: Nano-enabled stimuli-responsive scaffolds for targeted antimicrobials delivery to treat Staphylococcus aureus infections and restore skin homeostasis\u201d. Partners: Ramon E. (UPC), Mozuraityte R. (SINTEF), Sesal N. (MAR), Ruseva K. (SoU) Budget is 940,377 EUR (100,000).<\/p>

    2022-2026 \u05e7\u05e8\u05df \u05ea\u05d5\u05d1\u05e2\u05e0\u05d5\u05ea, Use of enhanced bacterial succession (EMS), of native species, to increase the rate of oil degradation in terrestrial oil spills in arid areas\u201d. Partners: Gabi Banet (DSASC). Budget is 941,600 IL (50%).<\/p>

    2022-2025 MERC. \u201cInnovative urban green roof and hydroponic system (iGrow) for urban built environments in water scarce communities\u201d. Partners: Balawneh A. (NARC), Halasah S. (iGREENs) Budget is 478,924 USD (173,674 + 118,000)<\/p>

    2022-2025 MERC. \u201cThe use of Prey-Predator interaction in soil to mitigate contaminations introduced by treated wastewater irrigation\u201d. Partners: Osnat Gillor (BGU), Luna Al-Hadidi (NARC), Samar Sabri (NARC), Nadav Shnerb (BIU), Budget is 490,600 USD (31,050 + 84,000).<\/p>

    Previous<\/b> funded projects\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>

    2016-2019 ICA Foundation. \u201cThe use of Acacia microbiome phyllosphere as a biological control in arid agriculture\u201d. Partners: Al Ashhab A (DSASC), Bar-lavan Y (DSASC) and Winters G (DSASC). Budget: 160,00$.<\/p>

    2017-2019 ICA Foundation. \u201cMicrobiome of disease and sick fish aquaculture, tools toward fish immunity enhancement in aquaculture and using microbial probiotics\u201d. Partners: Al Ashhab A (DSASC) and Sharon G (ILOR). Budget: 70,000$.<\/p>

    2019-2020 ICA Foundation. \u201cThe Skin Microbiome as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool in Fish Farming\u201d. Partners: Al Ashhab A (DSASC) and Sharon G (ILOR). Budget: 80,000$<\/p>

    2019-2020 UTI. \u201cBiocontrol of agricultural fungal pathogens using newly isolated microbial antifungal properties\u201d. Partners: Al Ashhab A. (DSASC), Bar-lavan Y. (DSASC) and Carmeli S. (TAU). Budget is 33,000$.<\/p>

    2019-2020 ICA Foundation. \u201cEngineering of camel microbiome and utilization for UV radiation protection\u201d. Partners: Al Ashhab A. (DSASC) Szitenberg A. (DSASC). Budget: 50,000$.<\/p>

    2020-2023 MOST. \u201cSymbiotic Autonomous Life Support System for distant Space Colonies\u201d. Partners: Al Ashhab A. (DSASC), Yehoshua Y. (Bar-Illan). Budget: 303,000$.<\/p>

    2020-2023 IIA. \u201cNew desert bacteria with potential biotechnological \/ agricultural values\u201c. Partners: Bar-Lavan Y. (DSASC), Al Ashhab A. (DSACS), Carmeli S. (TAU), ADAMA. Budget: 200,000$<\/p>

    2022-2023 ICA Foundation. \u201cThe roles of RNA, mRNA, miRNA in interactions between fish and microbiome in diseased and healthy conditions\u201d. Partners: Sharon G (ILOR). Budget: 80,000$.<\/p>

    2021-2023 ICA, \u201cBiocontrol of red weevil in date palms\u201d. Partners: Dnan Ment (VOLCANI). Budget is 44,000 USD (50%).<\/p>

    2021-2023 UTI, \u201cHolobionts on the edge: Comparing hologenome drought adaptation in Brachypodium distachyon sensu stricto from Dead Sea and Mediterranean ecosystems\u201d. Partners: Marcelo Sternberg (TAU). Budget is 33,300 USD (50%).<\/p>

    2023-2024 CanNegev, \u201cField experiment B: application of bacterial trapping to prevent RKN (Meloidogyne incognita) infection in tomato field experiment\u201d. NIS 76,000.<\/p>

    2022-2023 CanNegev, \u201cField experiment: application of bacterial trapping to prevent RKN (Meloidogyne incognita) infection in tomato field experiment\u201d. NIS 70,000.<\/p>

    Patents<\/b><\/h4>
    • 2020, US Patent No. 62\/885,386. Entitled: \u201cBACTERIA AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF\u201d<\/li><\/ul>
      • 2020, US Patent No. 62\/891,437. Entitled: \u201cFISH SKIN MICROBIOME\u201d<\/li><\/ul>

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