Amira Abdel Motaal

Prof. Dr. Amira Abdel Motaal is a distinguished figure in the field of pharmacy, currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Galala University. With a strong academic background and extensive leadership experience, she has made significant contributions to both academia and industry.

Dr. Abdel Motaal obtained her Ph.D. from the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, Germany, in January 2006. Her academic journey spans 28 years, during which she has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in education and research.

In addition to her academic endeavors, Dr. Abdel Motaal has amassed nearly 15 years of leadership experience, showcasing her ability to lead and inspire others. Her leadership roles have spanned across various national and international universities, as well as in the industry, highlighting her versatility and adaptability in different settings.

Dr. Abdel Motaal’s multidisciplinary background has equipped her with a diverse skill set, enabling her to excel in various domains within the field of pharmacy. She has been actively involved in both national and international projects, contributing her expertise to advance research and innovation in pharmacy.

One notable achievement of Dr. Abdel Motaal is her participation in establishing the Egyptian Guidelines for the Registration of Herbal Medicine at the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA). This initiative underscores her dedication to promoting regulatory standards and ensuring the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines in Egypt.

Overall, Prof. Dr. Amira Abdel Motaal’s distinguished career is characterized by her unwavering commitment to excellence, leadership, and innovation in the field of pharmacy. As the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Galala University, she continues to inspire and empower future generations of pharmacists, driving advancements in pharmacy education, research, and practice.

PhD, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany

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• Developing phyto-pharmaceuticals from Egyptian traditional plants for the treatment/prevention of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
• Research interests are directed towards developing natural remedies to maintain human health.

• Antidiabetic potential of metabolites in Cleome droserifolia herb, (principal investigator) grant No. 218, project funded by King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July, 2018- July, 2020.
• Reinforcing Cultivation, Conservation, Processing and Export of Egyptian Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (EGYMAP), a project funded by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, July, 2015- July, 2017.
• Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs) within the framework of the “Heliopolis University Innovation platform” project, an RDI II Sch. 2 funded project, Grant No: RDI2/S2/169, July, 2014-Jan, 2016.
• Production of a fibrinolytic enzyme from a natural source, (principal investigator) a project funded by the the Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF) in Egypt, project ID 545. June, 2010 – Jan, 2014.
• Natural Anti-Hypertensive and Anti-Diabetic Drugs, NAAN, MARIE CURIE ACTIONS, FP7, International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, GRANT AGREEMENT No. 230816. PIRSES-GA-208-230816, (project coordinator). March, 2009 – October, 2013.
• Environmental pollutions and obesogens: Role of clinical nutrition and natural products in treatment of obesity and Diabetes mellitusus. Funded by the National Research Center. (2013-2016).
• University Chairs on Innovation. TEMPUS project UNCHAIN JP 00241 2008, (project coordinator). February, 2009-February, 2012.
• Education for Sustainable Development beyond the Campus “EduCamp”. TEMPUS project. October, 2010-October, 2013.

• Best Faculty Award, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, KSA (2020/2021).
• Postdoctorate scholarship, Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (Grant number 7044ME902), Montreal, Canada  (2010).
• Marie Curie Fellow, MARIE CURIE ACTIONS, FP7, International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, GRANT AGREEMENT No. 230816. PIRSES-GA-208-230816, Graz, Austria (2009/2013).
• DAAD scholarship, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany (2002/2006).                                                                                                                                                                           

• Former chairman of the Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University (2022/2023).
• Head of the Pharmacognosy Department at the College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, KSA (2018/2022).
• Head of the Pharmaceutical Biology Department at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo (GUC) (2015/2017).
• Participated in grounding the Faculty of Pharmacy and Drug Technology, Heliopolis University in 2012, where she acted as a vice dean and head of the Pharmacognosy Department (2012/2015).  

The head of the Research and Development Department at Atos Pharma, SEKEM (2008/2015).

• Member of the Pharmaceutical Studies Sector Committee of the Supreme Council of Universities Egypt (2024/2025)
• Head of the Graduation Research Projects Committee, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA (2018–2022)
• Member in the Program Accreditation Committee (Faculty Staff Standard), College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA (2019–2021)
• Member in the PharmD Program Development Committee, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA (2017–2019)
• Board member, DAAD Alumni Verein Ägypten (DAV), Cairo, Egypt (2010 – present)
• Member of the Evaluation Committee, Issuing the Egyptian Guidelines for Registration of Herbal Medicine, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Central Adminstration of Pharmaceutical Products, Egypt (2017-2021)
• Member in the Scientific Committee of Dietary Supplements Registration, Central Administration for Pharmaceutical Affairs,
• Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt (2008 – 2019)
• Member of the International Relation Bureau, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University (2010 – 2011)
• Member in the Society of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research
• Gesellschaft fuer Arzneipflanzen- und Naturstoff- Forschung (GA) (2012 – present)
• Board member, Tissue Culture Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University (2006 – 2012)