Galal Khames

• Established a laser system aimed at enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in wheat cultivars. • Conducted comprehensive investigations on treated plants utilizing LC-MS, ICP-MS, and qPCR techniques. • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team at Leibniz Universität Hannover to advance agricultural research.

• Instructed postgraduate courses in plant molecular biology, genetics, tissue culture, and laser applications in biotechnology. • Conducted research on plant responses to abiotic stress and the effects of laser light on various plants. • Analyzed the metabolic profiles of medicinal plants, enhancing germination rates and bioactive compound levels through innovative laser treatments.

• Conducted advanced research on gene activation and knockout techniques using CRISPR technology. • Designed constructs for gene manipulation in Boea Hygrometricea, wheat, and tomato. • Utilized various tools to detect the presence of target genes, enhancing genetic research capabilities.

• Managed innovation and entrepreneurship competitions for researchers and university students, including notable events like Hult-Prize 2023. • Supported participants in establishing their start-up companies, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. • Developed and organized new programs to enhance engagement in innovation across Egyptian universities.

• Conducted advanced research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Nanjing Biotech, YSY Company Ltd. • Established a regeneration and transformation system in tomato plants to enhance agricultural practices. • Developed a gene knock-in system utilizing dual-sgRNA/Cas9 technology to edit the RIN gene for long-life tomato varieties. • Collaborated with a dynamic team at Nanjing University to innovate in plant biotechnology.

• Established the first plant regeneration system for Balanites aegyptiaca, enhancing genetic transformation capabilities. • Isolated and cloned the erd10 gene, creating salt stress-tolerant transformed plants. • Conducted genetic diversity assessments using AFLP analysis on 12 provenances, contributing to published research in reputable journals.