We advance knowledge that improves lives in Upper Egypt and beyond—linking rigorous inquiry to real-world impact in health, life sciences, sustainability, and the regional economy.
As of October 2025.
Deraya Center for Scientific Research (DCSR) · Centre for Sustainability Research (CSR)
Pharmaceutical & clinical sciences; physical therapy & rehabilitation; dentistry & oral health; sustainability & public policy; business & health economics
Egyptian Knowledge Bank, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ResearchGate (discover, index, and showcase outputs).
Deraya’s university-wide hub for research quality, training, and collaboration. The Center supports proposal development, research methods training, publication strategy, and external partnerships—helping faculty and students publish in high-impact journals and form multidisciplinary teams.
Capacity building: Workshops on methods, statistics, writing, peer review
Research development: Internal calls, seed funding guidance, grant support
Outputs & visibility: Indexing support and dissemination via EKB/Scholar/Web of Science/ResearchGate
An applied research and policy center addressing sustainability, social development, and public health priorities in Upper Egypt—aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030. CSR convenes researchers, students, and partners to translate evidence into programs and policy.
An applied research and policy center addressing sustainability, social development, and public health priorities in Upper Egypt—aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030. CSR convenes researchers, students, and partners to translate evidence into programs and policy.
• Sustainable healthcare awareness and access
• Transition to a greener society (energy, environment, behavior change)
• Inclusion & women’s empowerment; support for vulnerable groups
• Collaborative projects with universities, financial institutions, and foundations (e.g., Supreme Council of Universities, Egyptian Banking Institute, AUC, Nahdet Misr, and others) (Deraya)
High-Quality Research for Social Transformation. The CSR prioritizes high-quality research that drives positive change within Egypt’s social and scientific landscape.
Collaborative Research Focus
The CSR fosters a collaborative research environment where students and researchers can engage in problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
Promoting awareness and accessibility of sustainable healthcare practices within Upper Egyptian communities.
Encouraging and facilitating the transition towards a more environmentally sustainable society in the region.
Cultivating a culture of sustainability within Upper Egypt through education and outreach programs.
Vice President for Societal & International Affairs
Professor of Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology; leads community and research engagement.
Chair/Senior Advisor, CSR
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (liver cancer biology; Newton Prize 2020).
Deputy Chair, CSR
Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy; leads Safe Women Unit and cancer-awareness initiatives.
Executive Director, CSR
Economist focused on development and sustainability in Upper Egypt.
Scholar, CSR
Registered pharmacist and teaching assistant of clinical pharmacy at Deraya.
Research Integrity & Support
Human-subjects research requires prior ethics approval; clinical and field projects follow consent and data-privacy protocols.
Use approved repositories and document methods for replicability; consult DCSR for data-management plans.
Regular seminars on research methods, bioethics, and scholarly publishing.
Co-supervise theses; run joint workshops; submit for collaborative grants.
Commission applied research; evaluate programs; co-develop pilots in clinics, communities, and schools.
Join a research group; apply for assistantships; attend crash courses in R/Stats, lab skills, and field methods.
