Dr. Omar Said Elhenshir
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Researcher at Microbiology Department
Contact Info
Scientific Platforms
Career Path
Ph.D. in Food Microbiology – University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (2013).
Master’s Degree in Food Safety and Quality – University of Greenwich, United Kingdom (2004).
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science – University of Tripoli, Libya (1984).
Research Interests
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Isolation and identification of bacteria using molecular methods.
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Study of mechanisms leading to bacterial cell death due to certain physical or chemical treatments.
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Assessment of mutagenicity of various substances using the Ames/Salmonella test, including mycotoxins (aflatoxins) in food.
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Food safety and quality.
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Quality management systems according to ISO standards.