Nageh Fathy Abo-Dahab is an Emeritus Professor of Applied Mycology at the Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University in Assiut, Egypt. He is renowned for his contributions to the fields of mycology, secondary metabolites, mycotoxins, biotechnology, and food and feed safety. He is also ranked as the second top scientist in Egypt for mycology according to the AD Scientific Index (Medical and Health Sciences / Mycology).^[1]

Professor Abo-Dahab has dedicated his career to studying fungi and their applications. His academic and research endeavors have significantly influenced the understanding of fungal biology, particularly in the production and characterization of secondary metabolites and mycotoxins.

Professor Abo-Dahab’s research spans multiple areas of applied mycology. His notable works include:

• **Yeast Characterization**: He contributed to understanding microbial diversity in food products through the isolation, characterization, and identification of yeasts associated with foods from Assiut City, Egypt.^[2]

• **Nanoparticles Research**: He has explored the extracellular synthesis of silver nanoparticles by *Aspergillus terreus*, focusing on their biosynthesis, characterization, and biological activity.^[3]

Professor Abo-Dahab’s work has been widely recognized in the scientific community, with his publications being cited over 449 times.^[4] His research has contributed to advancements in mycology, biotechnology, and food safety.

1. "Nageh Fathy Abo-Dahab Profile". AD Scientific Index. 2. Abo-Dahab, Nageh. "Isolation, Characterization, and Identification of Yeasts Associated with Foods from Assiut City, Egypt". ResearchGate. 3. Abo-Dahab, Nageh. "Extracellular Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Aspergillus terreus: Biosynthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity". Biotech Asia. 4. "Nageh Fathy Abo-Dahab's Google Scholar Profile". Google Scholar.