CURRICULUM VITAE
Fedekar Fadel Madkour
Professor of Marine Ecology
Head of Marine Science Department
Faculty of Science, Port Said University
23 December Street, Port Said, Egypt
Tel: +20 01111941428, Fax: +2 (066) 365760
Email: [email protected]
Qualifications
2000
Ph.D. in Marine Science, entitled “Ecological studies on the phytoplankton of the
Suez Canal” under the Joint supervision of Southampton University, UK and Marine
Science Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Egypt.
1992
M.Sc. in Botany, entitled “Ecological studies on the phytoplankton of the Bitter
Lake”, Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Egypt.
1985 B.Sc. in Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Egypt.
Career History
2013-up to now: Professor & Head of Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, PSU.
2008-2012: Assistant Professor & Head of Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, PSU
2007-2008: Assistant Professor, Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, S CU.
2 0 0 1 - 2 0 0 7 : Le c t u r e r , M a r i n e S c i e n c e D e p a r t m e n t , F a c u l t y o f S c i e n c e , S C U .
1993-2000: Assistant Lecturer, Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, S CU.
1985-1992: Demonstrator, Botany Department, Faculty of Science, S CU.
Administrative Experiences
2008- to date Head of Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, PSU.
2008- to date Member of the Faculty Congress, Faculty of Science, PSU.
2009- to date Member of the Education and Students Affairs Committee, Fac. of Science,
2009- to date Member of the Post Graduate and Research Affairs Committee, Fac. of Science,
PSU.
2008–2011
Member of the Library Committee, Fac. of Science, PSU.
2008-2009
Member of the Scientific Relationships Committee, Fac. of Science, Port Said,
SCU.
2007–2008
Member of the Education and Students Affairs Committee, Fac. of Science, SCU.
2001- 2006 Member of the Instrumentation and Laboratories Committee, Fac. of Science, SCU.
2001–2008
Member of Marine Science Department Congress, Faculty of Science, SCU.
Field of interest
Ecology of phytoplankton (their geographic distribution, seasonality, identification),
molecular diversity of Symbiodinium-corals symbiosis relationships, natural products from algae,
algal toxins, culture of algae, algal bloom, chemical analysis of water, relationship between algae
and marine organisms, role of algae in ecosystem (as biomonitors), fish farms and aquaculture.
Teaching
Under-graduate Marine plankton, The algae, Ecology of algae, Physiology of algae, Algae and
pollution, Introduction to marine biology, Marine microbiology, Live food,
General marine biology, Biological marine sciences for coastal waters, Marine
biological resources, Limnology, Marine ecology and aquatic pollution,
Biostatistics, instrumental analysis, Environmental studies, Academic writing,
General marine chemistry.
Post-graduate
Marine phytoplankton, Plankton culture technology, Algal toxins, Primary
productivity in the oceans, Relationships between marine organisms, Marine
ecosystems, Culture of marine organisms, Marine ecology, Biostatistical
analysis and modeling in marine sciences, Restoration of marine ecosystems.
Graduate Student Supervising
Supervisor for 21 of the “Master degree in Marine Science” and three of the “Doctor of
Philosophy degree in Marine Science”.
MSc students
1- Some biological studies on Family Clupeidea in relation to the primary production at Port
Said coast.
(Awarded: 2004 - 2010)
2- Effect of feed regimen on growth performance and feed utilization by Meagre, Argyrosomus
regius.
(Awarded: 3/2011 - 9/2013)
3- Studies on using medicinal plants as fertility control agent for cultured Nile tilapia
(Oreochromis niloticus).
(Awarded: 10/2011- 11/2013)
4- Genetic diversity and abundance of Symbiodinium sp. associated with corals of the northern
Red Sea, Egypt.
(Awarded: 6/2011 – 10/2014)
5- Studies on the prevailing disease problems in some cultured fishes in relation to marine
environment.
(Awarded: 11/2011 – 4/2015)
6- Ecological and toxicological studies on cyanobacteria in drinking water supply of Port Said,
Egypt.
(Awarded: 2/2013 – 7/2015)
7- Biological and fisheries studies on red mullet (Family: Mullidae) in the Egyptian
Mediterranean Sea. (Finished)
8- Study on the applied biology of some non-commercial crabs from the Suez Canal.
(Finished)
9- Comparative molecular ecology studies on some Scleractinia (Cnidaria: Anthozoa) in the
Arabian Gulf and the Egyptian coast of the Red Sea. (Finished)
10- Anti-diabetic and hepato-renoprotective activities of some seaweeds on rats.
11- Study on diversity of seaweeds in Wadi El-Gemal, Red Sea, and effect of their extracts on
the bacteria of medical importance.
12- Some biological aspects on the populations of dolphins in the Egyptian coast of the Red Sea.
13- Plankton, productivity and hydrographic conditions in the Egyptian coast of the Red Sea.
14- Environmental influences on the diversity and pollutants accumulation capacity of algae in
Manzala Lake.
15- Genetic characteristics of giant clam (Tridacna sp.) and associated endosymbionts along
Egyptian coast of the Red Sea.
16- Studies on using dispersants as a responding method to oil spills and their effects on the
marine environment.
17- Ecological studies on some marine invertebrates in Egyptian coast of Mediterranean Sea.
18- Molecular ecology study on spawning aggregation of family Lethrinidae along Egyptian
coast of Red Sea
19- Ecological and molecular studies on resilience of soft corals along Egyptian coast of the Red
Sea.
20- Ecological and biochemical studies on selected sea anemone species (Phylum: Cnidaria) in
the Egyptian coast of Red Sea.
21- Ecological and molecular studies on fouling in the Suez Canal.
PhD student
1- Biotechnological production of chitin and chitosan from crustacean wastes: Impact of
biological and genetic factors.
2- Advanced oxidation processes of some organic pollutants in fresh and seawater.
3- Genetic characteristics of Tilapia species from different habitats and its application in fish
farming
Evaluated theses
1- PhD Thesis (El-Dewiny Mahmoud El-Sayed Mabrouk, June 8, 2013), entitled “Survey study
on some aquatic organisms in Ashtoum El-Gamil Park”, Deptartment of Animal Production,
Faculty of Agriculture, El-Mansoura University.
2- MSc Thesis (Amal Mostafa Radwan, September 4, 2013), entitled "Effect of feed regimen on
growth performance and feed utilization by Meagre, Argyrosomus regius", Marine Science
Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University.
3- MSc Thesis (Elham Mahmoud Hassan Abdelhak, November 28, 2013), entitled "Studies on
using medicinal plants as fertility control agent for cultured Nile tilapia (Oreochromis
niloticus)", Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University.
4- MSc Thesis (Muhammad Yusuf Dosoky, October 8, 2014), entitled "Genetic diversity and
abundance of Symbiodinium sp. associated with corals of the northern Red Sea, Egypt",
Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University.
5- PhD Thesis (Nancy Abou Fandod, February, 2015), entitled "Biological and molecular
studies on some types of mollusks in Egyptian coasts", Marine Science Department, Faculty
of Science, Suez Canal University.
6- MSc Thesis (Eman Hassan Abdo El-Boghdady, April 18, 2015), entitled "Studies on the
prevailing disease problems in some cultured fishes in relation to marine environment",
Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University.
7- MSc Thesis (Shymaa Mohammed Shalaby, July, 2015), entitled "Ecological and
toxicological studies on algae in drinking water supply of Port Said, Egypt", Marine Science
Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said University.
Reviewer for Scientific Journals
1- Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (APJTB) (Elsevier)
2- Journal of Coastal Life Medicine (JCLM)
3- Journal of Materials and Environmental Science (JMES)
4- Journal of Fresh and Marine Research (JFMR)
Conferences
1- 1-5 June 2015: Attendance and participated in the International Conference on "Agriculture
and Food", Bulgaria
2- 15-16 April 2015: Attendance and participated in the 5th Conference on "Biotechnological
Applications and their Relations to Food and Drugs in Botany and Microbiology Sciences"
held at Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University in cooperation with the
Egyptian Botanical Society.
3- 18 March 2015: Attendance the 17th Scientific Conference of the Egyptian Society for the
Development of Fisheries Resources and Human Health, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams
University.
4- 21-26 February 2015: Attendance the 11th Annual International Conference of Egyptian
Society of Experimental Biology. Cairo University, Egypt.
5- 5-6 December 2012: Attendance the 7th International Conference on Biological Sciences.
Tanta University, Egypt.
6- 18-19 November 2012: Attendance the 3rd Conference for Enhancing Scientific Research,
Tanta University, Egypt.
7- 10 October 2012: Attendance the 16th Scientific Conference of the Egyptian Society for the
Development of Fisheries Resources and Human Health, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams
University.
8- 1-3 October 2012: Participated in the 5th Global Fisheries and Aquaculture Research
Conference at Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University.
9- 25-29 February 2012: Attendance the 8th Scientific Conference of the Egyptian Society of
Experimental Biology. Cairo University, Egypt.
10- 9 December 2010: Attendance the 1st Annual Scientific Conference on “Update in
prevention and care of liver diseases”. Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University.
11- 7-8 December 2010: Attendance the 4th International Conference on Aquatic Resources
“Preservation, Protection and Development”. Ministry of State for Scientific Research,
National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF). Alexandria, Egypt.
12- 10-11 November 2010: Attendance the 6th International Conference on Biological Sciences.
Tanta University, Egypt.
13- 17-20 November 2009: Attendance the 3rd International Conference on Aquatic Resources
“Prospects and Challenges”. Ministry of State for Scientific Research, National Institute of
Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF). Alexandria, Egypt.
14- 30 Oct.-1Nov. 2007: Participated by oral presentation in the International Conference on
"Rapid Urbanization and Land Use Conflicts in Coastal Cities". Inter-Islamic Science and
Technology Network on Oceanography (INOC). Aqaba, Jordan.
15- 28-30 June 2007: Participated by oral presentation in the 1st International Conference of
Arab African Fish Resources co-located with the 11th Conference of the Egyptian Society
for the Development of Fisheries Resources and Human Health on “Sustainable Use and
Management of Aquatic Resources”, Cairo, Egypt.
16- 18-20 Dec. 2006: Attendance the 2nd International Conference on Natural Toxins. The
Egyptian Society of Natural Toxins, Cairo, Egypt.
17- 18-21 Sep. 2006: Participated by oral presentation in the International Conference on
“Aquatic Resources: Needs and Benefits”. Ministry of State for Scientific Research,
National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Alexandria, Egypt.
18- 12-13 April 2006: Attendance the 21st Scientific Conference of the Egyptian Society of
Toxicology in collaboration with Girls` College (Zoology Department), Ain Shams
University. Cairo, Egypt.
19- 26 November 2005: Attendance the 1st Scientific Conference of the Egyptian Society of
Experimental Biology. Tanta University, Egypt.
20- 3 October 2005: Attendance the 9th Scientific Conference of the Egyptian Society for the
Development of Fisheries Resources and Human Health. Tanta University, Egypt.
21- 7-9 May 2005: Participated by oral presentation in the 1st International Conference on
“Aquatic Resources of the Arab Region”. Arab Foundation for Marine Environment
(AFME) in collaboration with national Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF).
Alexandria, Egypt.
22- 28-29 April 2004: Attendance the 3rd International Conference on Biological Sciences. Tanta
University, Egypt.
Symposiums
1- 11 April 2012: Attendance the symposium on "Ethical control of the Scientific Research and
its Application on Community Services". In collaboration between Tanta University and the
Egyptian German Society of Zoology.
2- 12 May 2010: Attendance the Symposium on “Fish culture in the Canal and Sinai
Governorates, Problems and Solutions”. Veterinary Medicine Faculty, Suez Canal
University, Ismailia.
3- 10 May 2009: Attendance the symposium on “Fishery Resources Development in Eastern
Port Said, Challenges, Problems and Solutions”. Organized by the Center of Mari-Culture,
Faculty of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences, Suez Canal University, the
Mediterranean International Society of Aquaculture and Environment and The General
Authority of Fishery Development. Faculty of Science, SCU, Port Said.
4- 6-7 May 2009: Attendance the Symposium on “Pollution hazards in Egyptian Lakes and
ways to diminish it”. Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo.
5- 27 April 2009: Attendance the Symposium on “Cumulative Environmental Pollutant Impacts
in the Western Area of Port Said”. Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Port Said.
6- 6 April 2009: Attendance the Symposium on “Immigration of the Marine Organisms across
the Suez Canal and Geo-Environmental Changes”. Marine Sciences Department, Faculty of
Science, Suez Canal University, Ismaïlia.
7- 12 Dec. 2005: Attendance the 2nd Scientific Symposium of the Egyptian Society of Natural
Toxins “Narcotic Plants Malady and Medicine”. Suez Canal University, Ismailia.
Training Courses
1- January 2012: Training course in “SPSS”. ICTP, Port Said University, Port Said.
2- 16-19 July 2011: Training course in “Basic molecular biology”. Medical Technology
Center, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria.
3- 23-26 May 2011: Training course in “Basics and applications of High Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) in biochemistry”. Medical
Technology Center, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria.
4- 21-26 March 2009: Training course in “Electron Microscopy-techniques
interpretations”. Electron Microscopy Unit, Assiut University, Assiut.
and
5- 4-5 May 2006: Training course in “toxins of marine and terrestrial organisms: extraction and
precautions”. Toxins Research and Analysis Unit, Suez Canal University, Ismailia.
Workshops
1-
25 March 2015: Participated in the workshop on "Red Sea Fisheries: Managements
Problems and Solutions", of Marine Science Department, Faculty of Science, Port Said
University, Hurgada, Egypt
2-
22-26 February 2015: Attendance the International workshop on "Molecular Approaches in
Systematics Phylogeny and Evolution" of Egyptian Society of Experimental Biology.
Hurghada, Egypt.
3-
12 May 2014: Workshop on "Red Sea Sharks Awareness". Sharm El-Shiekh, Marine
Science Department, Suez Canal Department.
4-
4 May 2010: Workshop on “Implementation of Biosafety and Biosecurity in Laboratory”.
Agriculture Research Center, Animal Health Research Institute, Ismailia.
5-
17-19 Feb. 2009: Workshop on “Introduction to Bioinformatics”. Biotechnology Research
Center, Suez Canal University, Ismailia.
Faculty and Leadership Development Project (FLDP) Programs
1-
24-26 September 2012: How to compete for a research fund, PSU
2-
7-9 November 2010: Systems of Exams and Student Evaluation, PSU
3-
15-17 August 2009: Strategic planning, Suez Canal University (SCU)
4-
11-13 January 2009: Scientific Conferences Organization Skills, SCU
5-
26-28 February 2008: Time and Meetings Management, SCU
6-
22-24 January 2008 : Credit Hour System, SCU
7-
25-27 December 2006: Technology Applications in the Education, SCU
8-
5-6 June 2006: Crises Management, SCU
9-
17-18 May 2006: Quality Assurance and Accreditation, SCU
10- 6-8 May 2006: University Legislations, SCU
11- 1-3 April 2006: Making Decisions and Problems Solution, SCU
12- 6-8 March 2006: University financial, SCU
13- 2-4 January 2006: Thinking Skills, SCU
14- 13-15 June 2005: Research ethics, SCU
15- 20-23 December 2004: Scientific Research Skills, SCU
Publications
1- Amin AM, Madkour FF, Abou Elregal MA, Moustafa AA (2015) Reproductive biology and
population parameters of Mullus surmulatus (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Egyptian
Mediterranean Sea (Port Said). ).
2-
Deyaaedin A. Mohammad, Marwa M. Osman, Wafaa S. Sallam, Madkour FF, Saad Z.
Mohammed (2015) Potential use of the true crab (Halimede tyche) meal as a protein source in
practical diets of Oreochromis niloticus fry. Journal of Arabian Aquaculture Society,
3- Ahmed MI, Dosoky MY, Madkour FF, Hanafy MH (2015) Genetic structure of Symbiodinium
population associated with corals of the Red Sea, Egypt. Molecular Ecology,
4- Osman MM, Sallam WS, Madkour FF, Mohammed SZ (2015) Seasonal occurrence and
distribution of Brachyuran crabs caught along the Suez Canal, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of
Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 19 (2): 95-109.
5- Abdel-Daim MM, Farouk SM, Madkour FF, Azab SS (2015) Anti-inflammatory and
immunomodulatory effects of Spirulina platensis in comparison to Dunaliella salina in acetic
acid-induced rat experimental colitis. Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, 1-14.
DOI: 10.3109/08923973.2014.998368. (Impact factor: 1.109)
6- Dosoky MY, Madkour FF, Hanafy MH, Ahmed MI (2014) Distribution of Symbiodinium in
corals of the Red Sea, Egypt. International Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering,
5: 69-80.
7- Abd Elhak EM, Madkour FF, Ibrahim AM, Sharaf SM, Sharaf MM, Mohammed DA (2013)
Effect of pawpaw (Carica papaya) seeds meal on the reproductive performance and
histological characters of gonads in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Indian Journal of
Applied Research, 3(12): 34-37.
8- Abdelhamid AM, Madkour FF, Abou Elregal MA, Radwan AM (2013) Profitability analysis
of Argyrosomus regius farming in the western region of Port Said, Egypt. Journal of Arabian
Aquaculture Society,
9- Abdelhamid AM, Madkour FF, Abou Elregal MA, Radwan AM (2013) Effect of feed regimen
on growth performance, feed utilization, body composition and economic efficiency by
Argyrosomus Regius (Asso, 1801). Journal of Arabian Aquaculture Society, 8(1): 53-68.
10- Madkour FF, Abd El-Dayem M (2013) Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of
Dunaliella salina in paracetamol induced acute toxicity in rats. Indian Journal of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, 75(6): 642-648. (Impact factor: 0.338 )
11- Madkour FF, Hassan MM, Khalil WF, Kotb WA (2013) Wound healing activity of brown
algae plus polyherbal extract in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Journal of Advanced
Veterinary Research, 3: 102-108.
12- Madkour FF, Gaballah MM (2012) Phytoplankton assemblage of a solar saltern in Port Fouad,
Egypt. Oceanologia, 45(4): 687-700. doi:10.5697/oc.54-4.68. (Impact factor: 1)
13- Madkour FF, Kamel, AM, Nassr HS (2012) Production and nutritive value of Spirulina
platensis in reduced cost media. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 38 (1): 51-57.
14- Madkour FF, Khalil WF, Dessouki AA (2012) Protective effect of ethanol extract of
Sargassum dentifolium (Phaeophyceae) in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatitis in rats.
International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4 (3): 637-641.
15- Madkour FF, Sallam WS, Wicksten MK (2012) Epibiota of the spider crab Schizophrys
dahlak (Brachyura: Majidae) from the Suez Canal with special reference to epizoic diatoms.
Marine Biodiversity Records, 5; e64, doi: 10.1017/S1755267212000437. (Impact factor: 1)
16- Madkour FF (2011) Feeding ecology of the round sardinella, Sardinella aurita (Family:
Clupeidae) in the Egyptian Mediterranean waters. International Journal of Environmental
Science and Engineering, 2: 83-92.
17- Madkour FF, El-Sherbiny MM, Aamer MA (2010) Phytoplankton population along certain
Egyptian coastal regions of the Red Sea. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 14
(2): 95-109.
18- Dorgham MM, Madkour FF, Abdel Rahman NS (2009) Long term observations on the
plankton ecology in the Suez Canal. The second Gulf Conference and Exhibition on
"Environment and sustainability" 16-19, Kuwait.
19- Mohammad SH, El-Shoubaky GA, Madkour FF (2008) On the use of dry seaweeds and
condensed phytoplankton as diets for the clam Venerupis aurea, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of
Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 12 (4): 265-273.
20- Madkour FF, Dorgham MM, Hanafi MH, Holligan PM (2007) Comprehensive Hydrobiological observations on the Suez Canal. International Journal of Oceans and
Oceanography, 2 (1): 125-137.
21- Madkour FF (2007) Phytoplankton composition and population density as indicators of
eutrophication in Lake Timsah, Suez Canal, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries, 11 (3): 507-525.
22- Madkour FF (2007) The potential impact of Lake Manzala on the phytoplankton and
hydrographic characters of the Suez Canal, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries, 11 (2): 185-204.
23- Madkour FF, Dorgham MM, Fahmy MA (2007) Short-term scale observations on
phytoplankton in the Eastern Harbor of Alexandria, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic
Research, 33 (1): 193-209.
24- Madkour FF, El-Shoubaky GA (2007) Spatial and temporal distribution of epiphytic diatoms
on macroalgae inhabiting Port Said Coast, Mediterranean Sea, Egypt. New Egyptian Journal of
Microbiology, 17: 94-105.
25- Madkour FF, El-Shoubaky GA (2007) Seasonal distribution and community structure of
macroalgae along Port Said Coast, Mediterranean Sea, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic
Biology and Fisheries, 11 (1): 221-236.
26- Sallam WS, Madkour FF, Wicksten MK (2007) Masking behavior of the spider crab,
Hyastenus hilgendorfi (Deman, 1887) (Brachyura, Majidae) from the Suez Canal, Egypt.
Crustaceana, 80 (2): 235-245. (Impact factor: 0.4)
27- Madkour FF, Aamer MA, El-Sherbiny MM (2006) Assessment of eutrophication in Lake
Timsah, Suez Canal, Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research, 32: 259-272.
28- Madkour FF (2005) Spatial variability of the spring phytoplankton distribution in Port Said
Coast (Egypt). Egyptian Journal of Phycology, 6: 57-71.
Abstracts
1- Dorgham MM, Madkour FF, Holligan PM, Hanafi MH, 2004. New invasive phytoplankton
species throughout the Suez Canal. The 13th International Conference on “Aquatic Invasive
Species, 20-24 September, 2004, Ennis, Ireland.
2- Hanafy MH, Madkour FF, Fumagalli M, Ismail ME, 2012. Site fidelity and residency of
spinner dolphin (Stenella longirstris) in Samadai Reef "Dolphin House", Red Sea: conservation
prospect. The 7th International Conference on Biological Sciences, 5-6 December 2012, Tanta
University, Egypt.
3- Mostafa AA, Madkour FF, Abu-Elregal MA, 2013. Reproductive biology of Mullus
surmulatus (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Egyptian Mediterranean Sea. The First International
Conference on New Horizons in Basic and Applied Science, 21–23 September, Hurghada,
Egypt.