Dr. Alya Redhwan

Dr.Alya Redhwan

Bioscience Researcher, Founder, Entrepreneur & Advisor

About Me

I am Dr. Alya Redhwan, a dedicated international scholar, entrepreneur and a leader in biosciences research. As the founder of the Microbiology & Immunology Research Center at Princess Nourah University.

Professional Career

  • Founder & Entrepreneur - Founded Augmented Research, a marketplace for the Bio Sciences Industry.

  • Founder & Director - Established the Microbiology & Immunology Research Center at Princess Nourah University (2016).

  • International Ambassador - First champion for the Society of General Microbiology in Saudi Arabia (2018).

  • Award Winner - Recognized with multiple Certificates of Merit and a prestigious King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Scholarship.

  • Global Collaborator - Led research partnerships with institutions such as The University of Queensland, Helmholtz Center for Infection Research, and KAIMRC.

Research & Publications

  • Effects of Water Additive Mixed Probiotics on Nile Tilapia – Desalination and Water Treatment (2024)

  • Genomic Characterization of Uropathogenic E. coli Isolates in Riyadh – International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2023)

  • Planophila laetevirens-Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles – ACS Omega (2023)

Multiple Scientific Publications

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Education

Dr. Alya Redhwan started her illustrious carreer by completing her Ph.D. amongst other things.

  • 2011 - 2015 - Ph.D. Molecular Bacteriology

  • 2009 - 2010 - MSc, Biotechnology

  • 2002 - 2006 - BSc, Microbiology

Skills & Interests

Dr. Alya has a wide variety of skills and interests, including.
Creating a supportive environment for Biotech research and innovation in KSA by finding solutions that overcome challenges and compete globally. Also finding solutions that overcome environmental sustainability using microorgsnisms.

  • Molecular and Microbial Techniques

  • Analytical and Statistical Data Analysis

  • Cell and Animal Model Studies

  • Bioinformatics and Genomic Tools

  • Leadership and Communication

Awards

  • Won 2 Certificates of merit from Saudi Cultural Bureau, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in London.

  • King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz scholarship to study PhD degrees in the UK, 2008-11.

  • SGM President’s Fund Research to the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research in Germany.