Graduate Assistant at Beirut Arab University | Lebanon
Dr. Malak Mezher is a dedicated biologist and educator with broad expertise spanning Medical, Environmental Microbiology, and Nanotechnology, currently serving as a lecturer and laboratory manager. She holds a PhD in Biology from Beirut Arab University (BAU) with a thesis on the characterization and biomedical and environmental applications of biosynthesized magnesium nanoparticles, following a high-distinction MSc in Medical and Industrial Microbiology studying antimicrobial activities of essential oils, and a BS in Biology. Her research output has yielded h-index = 4 and total citations ≈ 72, reflecting meaningful contributions to microbial nanotechnology and environmental microbiology. She has published multiple articles peer-reviewed in topics such as biosynthesized nanoparticles against multidrug-resistant bacteria, antibacterial and antibiofilm assessments, and nanoparticle characterization, aiding both scientific knowledge and potential applications. Alongside research, Dr. Mezher is strongly committed to teaching: she has instructed courses and laboratories in Microbiology, Advanced Microbiology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, Food Microbiology, and Biology I, and has served as teaching assistant, online university tutor, and coordinator across secondary and primary education levels. She is proficient in laboratory techniques including PCR/RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, nanoparticle synthesis & characterization, antimicrobial assays, statistical data analysis, and scientific writing. Her bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, along with strong familiarity with tools like SPSS, Origin, Mendeley, Zotero, and EndNote, support her work in education, mentoring, research, and scholarly publication.
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