Prof. Ibrahim Abaza

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Professor

Ibrahim M. Abaza

Assistant to the President of Matrouh University

for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Affairs,

Former Dean of the Faculty of Desert and Environmental Agriculture

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Ibrahim Mohamed Kamal Abaza

Home Address:Alexandria, Egypt.

Website: www.abazacenter.8m.net.

E.mail :ibrahimabaza@mau.edu.eg

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Academic Qualification:

PhD., Agricultural Sciences – Faculty of Agriculture, Shatby, Alexandria University – 2001

General Specialization: Animal Production
Specific Specialization: Poultry Nutrition

Career Progression

Professor, Faculty of Desert and Environmental Agriculture, Matrouh University (since 01/04/2019)
Professor, Faculty of Desert and Environmental Agriculture, Alexandria University - Matrouh Branch (seconded) (from 01/10/2014)
Professor, Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (from 25/12/2012)
Associate Professor, Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (from 22/11/2007)
Lecturer (Researcher), Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (from 27/06/2002)
Assistant Researcher, Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center (from 04/05/2002)

Administrative Positions

Assistant to the President of Matrouh University for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Affairs, from 25-5-2026 – Present.
Acting Dean of the Faculty of Desert and Environmental Agriculture, from 2-6-2025 to 30/10/2025.
Dean of the Faculty of Desert and Environmental Agriculture, Presidential Decree No. 242, from 2-6-2022 to 1-6-2025
Acting Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, from 06/05/2019 to 30/10/2025
Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, from 01/08/2023 to 31/7/2025
Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Desert and Environmental Agriculture, in cooperation with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (since 20/09/2020 to 31/7/2026)
Member, Agricultural Studies Sector Committee, Supreme Council of Universities (since 2/06/2022)
Executive Committee Member, "Presidential Initiative for Smart Green Projects" (since 2/5/2024)
Evaluator, Presidential Green Projects (2023)
Rapporteur, Research Committee, Poultry Nutrition Department (since 01/01/2015)
Project Manager, Youth Graduate Lending Projects (since 01/06/1996)
Chairman, Education and Scientific Research Committee, Damanhour (1996-2000)
Chairman, Monitoring and Drafting Committee, Damanhour Center (2002-2008)

Membership in Scientific Committees

Member of the Permanent Scientific Committee for Animal Production (Committee 105):

13th Cycle (2019–2022)
14th Cycle (2022–2025)
15th Cycle (2025–2028)

Training Courses, Workshops and Special Skills:

Course: "Training Programs Matrix for Leadership Qualification"
at the Center for Faculty and Leadership Development – Matrouh University (attached):

Legal Aspects in Universities – (5 November 2021)
National Issues and Anti-Corruption – (5 November 2021)
Financial and Administrative Aspects in Universities – (6 November 2021)
Development of Self-Resources – (6 November 2021)
Crisis and Risk Management – (8 November 2021)
The Art of University Leadership – (8 November 2021)
Strategic Planning – (9 November 2021)
Institutional Development – (9 November 2021)

Workshop: "Manage your cited references at a glance using EndNote Online" – Egyptian Knowledge Bank, 19 February 2025.
Workshop: "Maximizing the Benefits from the Resources and Services of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank" – Egyptian Knowledge Bank, 8 December 2024.
Workshop: "Do Research with Confidence Using Web of Science Core Collection" – Egyptian Knowledge Bank, 4 December 2024.
Workshop: "Impact of Climate Change on Seas, Oceans, and Fish Stocks" – 30 November 2024.
Workshop: "Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Agricultural Solutions" – Egyptian Scientific Research School, 15 November 2024.
Workshop: "Fish Stock Assessment and Fisheries Sustainability" – Arab Aquaculture Experts Forum, 9 November 2024.
Training on the Evaluation Process for the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects – 2 September 2024.
Workshop: "Sustainable Aquaculture: Concepts and Applications" – Aquaculture Forum, 20 July 2024.
Workshop: "Economic Impact of Food Safety" – Aquaculture Forum, 8 June 2024.
Workshop: "Shrimp Feeding Techniques and Management Systems" – Aquaculture Forum, 25 May 2024.
Awareness Seminar and Visits: "Presidential Initiative for Smart Green Projects for Executive Leaders" – Siwa City, 15–17 May 2024.
Workshop: "Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture" – Aquaculture Forum, 11 May 2024.
Workshop: "Bacterial Fish Diseases" – Aquaculture Forum, 27 April 2024.
Training Course: "Basics of Semi-Intensive Fish Farming Production" – Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research, 19–22 April 2024.
Modifications to the Undergraduate Bylaws (Credit Hour System) submitted to the Agricultural Studies Sector Committee – March 2024.
Workshop: "Formulation and Composition of Fish and Aquatic Organisms' Diets" – 2 March 2024.
Workshop: "Intensive Shrimp Farming: Challenges and Opportunities" – 20 January 2024.
Workshop: "Nature Research Academies: Submission Strategies" – 14 December 2023.
Workshop: "Academic Writing Strategies" – 12 December 2023.
Submission of New Undergraduate Bylaws (Credit Hour System) to the Agricultural Studies Sector Committee at the Supreme Council of Universities – 13 December 2022.
Workshop: "Schools, Methodologies, and Scientific Concepts" – 3 December 2021.
Workshop: "Teaching and Training Skills and Strategies" – 24 November 2021.
Workshop: "Sustainable Management of Animal and Fish Production Projects" – 3–4 November 2021.
Workshop: "Advanced Technology for Solar-Powered Water Treatment" – 7 February 2021.
Workshop: "Professional Writing Techniques for Research Plans and Projects" – Egyptian Knowledge Bank, 7 January 2021.
Workshop: "Best Practices for Review and Authorship" – Egyptian Knowledge Bank, 23 November 2020.
First International Conference, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Matrouh University, 7–8 April 2019.
Contribution to the Training and Orientation of Delegations from African, Asian, and Latin American Countries at Sobhaya Poultry Research Station – Animal Production Research Institute, 1–3 September 2015.
Several courses in Leadership Preparation, Leadership Skills, Social Relations, and Communication.
Course in E-Marketing – Expert Systems Institute, 2007.
Course in Meat Hygiene and Food Contamination – Animal Health Research Institute, 2006.
Course in Research-Extension Communication Network for Agricultural Development (RADICON) – Expert Systems Institute, 2006.
Course in Effective Training Components and Communication – Sobhaya Regional Station and Agricultural Extension Research Institute.
Passed the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Exam – UNESCO in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Communications, from 26 October to 25 November 2009.
Courses in Local Administration Law, Local Councils Law, and Executive Authority Supervision (at the People's Local Council, Damanhur), where I served as a member from 1996 to 2008 for two consecutive terms.
Training of Graduates in the National Project for Transformational Training of Graduates – Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhur Branch – Alexandria University.

Research Interests

Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Number of Citations: 585
h-index: 15
i10-index: 15

Publications in International and Local Journals

Research Topics:
- Improvement of Biological Traits using (medicinal plants, algae, and their extracts) for poultry, rabbits, and fish.
- Effect of Enzyme Addition to improve the nutritional value of agricultural waste and non-traditional feed ingredients.
- Study of Protein, Energy, Digestion, Fertility, Hatching, and Blood Components in poultry, pigeons, and rabbits.
- Study of Energy and Protein Requirements for broiler chickens and pigeons.
- Utilization of Agricultural Waste and its effects on the productive performance of poultry and rabbits.
- Increasing Omega-3 Levels in poultry meat.
- Reducing the Negative Effects of Heat Stress on poultry.
- Effect of Vitamin E and Selenium (Se) on the productive performance of poultry.
- Methods to Control Salmonella in poultry.
- Improving the Productive Performance of Rabbits in hot climates using enzymes.
- Study of Replacing Antibiotics with Natural Products in feed and controlling diseases while reducing environmental pollution.
Participation in Research Projects:
1. Project: "Master's Program in Sustainable Fisheries Management and Aquaculture"
  This is a fully funded program by the European Union as part of the Erasmus+ projects, involving four European universities and four Egyptian universities, including the College of Desert and Environmental Agriculture – Matrouh University. The project is titled "Knowledge Exchange in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Management in the Mediterranean Region" and runs from 2019 to 2023.
2. Project: "Feeding Rabbits with Non-Traditional Feeds from Environmental Waste"
  Funded by: The Regional Research and Extension Councils of the Central Delta Region, sponsored by the Agricultural Research and Development Council.
3. Project: "Improving the Production and Marketing of Local Poultry Breeds for Rural Women"
  Funded by: The Regional Research and Extension Councils of the Central Delta Region, sponsored by the Agricultural Research and Development Council.
Membership in Scientific Associations and Journals:
1. Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Desert & Environmental Agriculture.
2. Egyptian Poultry Science Journal.
3. Poultry Middle East & North Africa.
4. Egyptian Journal of Animal Nutrition and Feeds – Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University.
5. Egyptian Journal of Rabbit Science – Zagazig University.
Teaching Activities for Undergraduate and Graduate Students:
- Basics of Animal and Poultry Nutrition Chemistry
- Advanced Poultry Nutrition
- Fish Nutrition
- Chemical Evaluation of Feed Materials
- Nutrition of Non-Commercial Poultry
- Nutritional Metabolism
- Nutrition of Laying Hens and Broiler Chicks
- Basics of Poultry and Animal Nutrition Chemistry
- Poultry and Animal Feed Materials
- Nutritional and Non-Nutritional Additives
Achievements at the College of Desert and Environmental Agriculture:
- Cooperation Agreement between the Faculty of Desert and Environmental Agriculture – Matrouh University and the Desert Research Center, 8-10-2025
- A seminar at the Faculty of Desert and Environmental Agriculture titled "The Dangers of Addiction and Drug Abuse," in collaboration with the Social Solidarity Unit and the Fund for Combating and Treating Addiction and Substance Abuse, Sunday, 4/5/2025.
- Workshop titled "Smart Agriculture Projects in Egypt" FAO Model Simulation – 21st April 2025
- Hosting the Agricultural Studies Sector Committee at the college in Fouka to assess the material and human capabilities for establishing a dual degree program in "Applied Biology and Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences" with the University of Aveiro, Portugal – 17th April 2025
- Workshop titled "Smart Agriculture" FAO Model Simulation – 18th April 2025
- Opening of the FAO Model (UN Food and Agriculture Organization) for the third consecutive year to train and motivate students on entrepreneurship and innovation, preparing them for the job market – 18th February 2025
- Approval of the new undergraduate regulations by the Agricultural Studies Sector Committee – 7th September 2024
- Receiving the Agricultural Studies Sector Committee to evaluate the material and human capabilities for the updated undergraduate regulations – 19th September 2024
- Amendments to the undergraduate regulations based on the Agricultural Studies Sector planning committee’s report – 4th May 2024
- FAO Model Simulation Activities at the College of Desert and Environmental Agriculture (Second Year) – 2024
- Establishment and opening of the FAO Model at the college to simulate the UN Food and Agriculture Organization for training students and preparing them according to market needs – 15th August 2023
- Workshop titled "Climate Change: Where Do We Stand?" – 15th August 2023
- Workshop titled "Basics of Waste Management and Recycling" – 15th August 2023
- Workshop on "Food Biological Safety: Role of Tracking Systems in Food Quality, Health, and Safety" – 1st September 2023
- Workshop aimed at enhancing youth skills in life skills like presentation, communication, and teamwork, beneficial both personally and professionally – 10th–14th September 2023
- Entrepreneurship Camp: "Generating Ideas from the Entrepreneurship Club at Matrouh University" – 25th–30th September 2023
- Submission of a new undergraduate regulation (credit-hour system) to the Agricultural Studies Sector Committee at the Supreme Council of Universities – 13th December 2022
- Establishment, completion, and operation of a 50m³/day water desalination plant and installation of an underground water pipe network 900m long, connected to the college’s water reservoirs in Fouka in collaboration with the "Haya Karima" Foundation at no cost to the university – 2022
- Installation of solar panels to provide clean energy for the desalination plant and connection of a 300m underground electricity cable between the solar panels and the college's power source in Fouka at no cost to the university – 2023
- Trial operation of the solar-powered water desalination plant – December 2023
- Training a number of college technicians on the operation of the desalination plant and solar panels through the Matrouh Water Company – 2023
- Collaboration with the Matrouh Electricity Company to install underground power cables from the main transformer in Fouka to the college, stabilizing the electricity supply and preventing recurrent outages
- Exterior and interior lighting repair, electrical repairs in lecture halls, and renovation of all bathrooms in the college, which were in poor condition before my appointment as Dean – 2nd June 2022
- Providing projectors (data show) for all lecture halls in the college to improve the educational process
- General maintenance for all student and staff bathrooms
- Operation of the dairy factory and repair of refrigerators in the college
- Production of olive oil from the college farm by collecting ripe olives and cold-pressing them, followed by high-quality packaging in dark glass bottles – November 2023
- Establishment of a research unit for pigeons at the college in Fouka for scientific research and student training – 13th July 2023
- Reorganization of the college’s sheep farm, selection of the best individuals from the flock, selling the selected ones, and stabilizing an improved flock of Barqi sheep with concentrated feed to improve their health for scientific research and student training
- Support for the college's plant clinic with scientific equipment and operation for student training and serving the Matrouh community
- Support for the central laboratory with scientific equipment to provide a suitable environment for graduate students’ research and student training
- Operation and cultivation of the college farm in Fouka
Postgraduate Studies and Research:
- Establishment of a Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journal (Desert and Environmental Agriculture Journal) published by the College of Desert and Environmental Agriculture in collaboration with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank. It received a 7/7 rating for two consecutive years (2023 to 2026), the highest rating according to Egyptian scientific journals from the Supreme Council of Universities. The journal was first issued on 20th September 2020, and two issues (January and June) were published in 2024.
- International Publications by Faculty Members: 123 papers published by 21 faculty members, with 54 papers in Web of Science and 69 in Scopus until 26th November 2024.
- Organization of Seminars on Research Ethics and Scientific Publishing for postgraduate students, faculty, and teaching assistants.
- Uploading Data of All Registered Postgraduate Students to the Al-Haytham Electronic System for Postgraduate Studies.
- Promotion of Faculty Members: 2 assistant lecturers promoted to associate professors, 3 associate professors promoted to professors, 4 assistant lecturers promoted to lecturers, and 2 teaching assistants promoted to assistant lecturers.
- Registration of 90 Students (49 master's, 16 PhD, and 25 diploma students) in various postgraduate programs at the college.
- Organization of 195 Scientific Discussion Seminars (for master's and PhD students) at the college.
- Granting Diplomas: 24 students awarded diplomas in various postgraduate specialties.
- Awarding Master's and PhD Degrees: 17 students awarded master's and PhD degrees in different postgraduate fields at the college.
Education, Students, and Student Activities:
- Approval of the New Undergraduate Regulations by the Agricultural Studies Sector Committee at the Supreme Council of Universities for four academic programs – 3rd May 2025.
- The college organized a scientific trip and practical training on May 1, 2025, for students to the Virginia Food Industries factories in Marsa Matrouh.
- Honoring the college student team for winning first place in the FAO JECT competition in the agricultural programming track. The project idea is a robot designed to combat weeds that compete with crops for nutrients. The robot uses multiple interconnected sensors linked to a central processing unit, which directs the weeder plates to eliminate the weeds. This competition is held under the patronage of the global FAO organization (#FAO) and the Academy of Scientific Research. Its aim is to qualify students in the fields of programming, scientific research, and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector Date: April 26, 2025.
- Organized a Scientific Trip on 16th April 2025 for students to a model farm for French meat pigeon production in Fayoum.
- Organized a Field Training Trip on 3rd December 2024 for students to a protected agriculture company at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base.
- Organized a Field Training Trip on 4th November 2024 for students to Lamar Dairy and Food Industries Company in Nubaria, Alexandria-Cairo Road.
- Participation of the college student team in the FAO JECT competition in the agricultural programming track. The project idea is a robot designed to combat weeds that compete with crops for nutrients. The weed control is achieved through multiple different sensors connected to a central processing unit, which directs the weeder plates to eliminate the weeds. This competition is held under the patronage of the global FAO organization (#FAO) and the Academy of Scientific Research. Its goal is to equip students with skills in programming, scientific research, and entrepreneurship in the agricultural field. Date: October 10, 2014
- Organization of the Freshers’ Reception Ceremony on 7th October 2024, with participation from faculty, teaching assistants, the student union, and students, featuring various student activities.
- Final Event of FAO Model Activities at the college on 7th October 2024.
- Uploading Data of All Registered Students in all levels to the Al-Haytham Electronic System for Students and Graduates.
- Activation of Academic Advising for all students across various levels.
- Organizing a Youth Gathering for students at FAO Model on 27th August 2024, marking World Youth Day.
- Workshops titled "Information Revolution, Data Analysis, and Smart Agriculture" (FAO Model) from 29th April to 1st May 2024.
- Workshop on "Food Security and Safety" (FAO Model) on 28th April 2024.
- Seminar on "Therapeutic Nutrition" on 29th March 2024.
- Opening of FAO Model for the Second Year on 7th March 2024, with several workshops marking "World Water Day."
- Workshops on "Water Consumption Reduction and Recycling" and "Hydroponic and Aquaponic Agriculture."
- Field Visit for Third-Year Animal and Poultry Production Students on 4th December 2023 to a poultry fattening farm in Matrouh.
- Field Training at the Pigeon Production Research Unit for third-year students in Animal and Poultry Production Department on 27th November 2023.
- Football Tournament for Students (Group Stage) on 11th November 2023.
- Scientific Visit to Siwa Oasis on 28th November 2023 (Olive Oil Factories, Olive Mills, Salt Lakes).
- Seminar on the Launch of FAO Model at the college for preparing students for the labor market, entrepreneurship, and scientific research on 16th November 2023.
- Field Trip to Camel Studies and Development Center in Matrouh for the Animal Production Department on 31st October 2023.
- Field Training for Plant Production Students on 30th October 2023 for olive harvesting and training on different olive varieties.
- Participation in the Entrepreneurship Camp at Matrouh University on 29th October 2023.
- Participation in the "Honor of the Martyr and the Role of the Armed Forces in the October War" Seminar on 11th October 2023.
- Freshers’ Reception Ceremony on 8th October 2023.
- Participation of Top Graduates in the Celebration of Egyptian Universities Excellence Day on 26th September 2023, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
- FAO Model Simulation Event at the College of Desert and Environmental Agriculture on 30th August 2023.
- Scientific Trip to the Integrated Animal Production and Dairy Complex in Sadat City on 18th June 2023.
- Participation in the First Entrepreneurship Week at Matrouh University on 1st May 2023.
- Scientific Trip to Mohamed Naguib Military Base on 13th March 2023 for Plant Production Students to learn about the national greenhouse project.
- Short Story Competition Organized by the Student Union on 9th March 2023.
- Agricultural Convoy to Ras El-Hekma on 12th December 2022 to visit olive farms and mills.
- Football Tournament Final on 11th December 2022.
- Seminar on Combating Rumors and Fourth-Generation Wars on 4th December 2022.
- Scientific Trip to Siwa Oasis on 29th November 2022.
- First Place in the "Climate Change Challenges Towards a Stable Environment" Idea Generation Camp held on 23-25 October 2022.
- Olive Harvesting Training for Students at the college's farms in Fouka on 5th November 2022.
- Five-a-side Football Tournament between Agricultural, Veterinary, and Nursing colleges on 31st October 2022.
- Freshers’ Reception Ceremony on 10th October 2022.
Community Service and Environmental Development:
- Organizing an agricultural convoy to Zawyet Al-Awam village, Al-Dabaa district,
  as part of the Presidential Initiative for the Development of the Egyptian Citizen
  Date: April 29, 2025
- Agricultural Convoy to El-Garawla Village, Marsa Matrouh on 5th November 2024, as part of the "Presidential Initiative for the Development of the Egyptian Human."
- Agricultural Convoy to El-Gafira Village, Al-Dabaa Center on 22nd October 2024, as part of the "Presidential Initiative for the Development of the Egyptian Human."
- Agricultural Convoy to Fouka Village, Al-Dabaa Center on 24th September 2024, as part of the "Presidential Initiative for the Development of the Egyptian Human."
- Agricultural Convoy to Zawiyat El-Awama Village, Al-Dabaa Center on 10th September 2024, as part of the "Presidential Initiative for the Development of the Egyptian Human."
- Agricultural Convoy to El-Qasr Village, Marsa Matrouh on 28th August 2024, as part of the "Presidential Initiative for the Development of the Egyptian Human."
- Organized Two Seminars on the "Mawaddah Presidential Initiative" in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Social Solidarity on 16th and 17th December 2023.
- Awareness Seminar for Students on the importance of participating in the presidential elections and voting on 10th December 2023.
- Free Agricultural Convoy to Serve the Local Community and Farmers in El-Qasr Village, Marsa Matrouh on 21st November 2022, conducted by faculty members, teaching assistants, and agricultural engineers from the college.
- Initiator and Implementer of the Transformational Training Program for youth in computer skills and languages for graduates in collaboration with the Manpower Directorate of Beheira Governorate, benefiting over 15,000 young men and women from 1997 to 2007.
Awards and Honors:
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in collaboration with the Academy of Scientific Research (April, 2025)
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO Model) of the United Nations in December 2024.
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO Model) of the United Nations in 2023.
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Social Solidarity for organizing the seminar "Combating Rumors and Fourth-Generation Wars."
- First Place in the Scientific Competition organized by the Saudi Veterinary Network in Saudi Arabia in 2008, for the research "Nutritional and Physiological Studies to Improve the Utilization of Wheat Bran in Laying Hen Diets."
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Animal Production Research Institute for "Extension and Training" in 2010.
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Local People's Assembly of Damanhour for "Community Participation and Monitoring of the Executive Body of the City."

Prof. Ibrahim Abaza

Research Interests

Publications in International and Local Journals

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Postgraduate Studies and Research:

Education, Students, and Student Activities:

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