Specializing in metabolomics, natural products chemistry, and plant biochemistry, Mohamed A. Farag completed his PhD at Texas Tech University, USA, in 2003. In 2005, after spending time as a postdoctoral fellow at The Samuel Noble Foundation, USA, and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, USA, he became assistant professor in 2005 at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt.
Since 2009, Dr Farag has been working as a part time visiting professor at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, to participate in teaching plant metabolomics and chemomterics modelling for master students, and in 2009–2010 he held the Alexander von Humboldt fellowship at the Leibniz Institute for Plant Biochemistry, Germany. Dr Farag now works full time as a professor at the Pharmacognosy Department within the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University where his research work focuses primarily around applying innovative biochemical technologies (metabolomics) to help answer complex biological questions in medicine, herbal drugs analysis and agriculture.
Dr. Farag has been recognized with several awards, including UNESCO Laureate Life Sciences 2023, Abd el Hameed Shoman award (2016), Egypt Higher State Incentive Award (2012), Cairo University Incentive Award (2009), TWAS award in science diplomacy (2014), and the Mass Spectroscopy Performance Award, TTU, USA (2004). For his highly cited publications with close to 25,000 citations and an H index of 79 https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60576679700, Dr. Farag was selected as a top researcher in the field of plant biology in Africa by the American society of plant biology, USA.
Dr. Farag is a current TWAS fellow in Agriculture from Egypt.
Abstract:
Crafting Better Science: Essential Writing Skills for Academics in the post AI Era
Presenter: Mohamed Ali Farag, PhD, Cairo University
Journal of Advanced Research, Managing editor, STN Editor in chief
Transforming innovative ideas into compelling, high-impact scientific publications requires both strategic positioning and clear, confident communication. Designed for researchers, postgraduate students, early-career academics, and established scholars seeking to enhance their grant success and publishing track record, this interactive workshop offers a practical roadmap for mastering academic writing. Guided by over 30 years of academic experience and editorial insight, the session provides participants with actionable strategies to articulate their research vision, navigate peer review expectations, and avoid common writing pitfalls.
Throughout the workshop, attendees will explore how to formulate well-defined, fundable research questions and align their grant proposals directly with funder priorities. Key focal points include structuring persuasive proposal frameworks, articulating crystal-clear research objectives, and conducting effective literature reviews that establish strong theoretical foundations. Participants will also examine citation management strategies and learn techniques to significantly improve the clarity, conciseness, and rigor required for high-impact journals. By analyzing how proposals and papers are evaluated through the lens of reviewers and editors, participants will gain critical insights into what makes competitive submissions stand out. Packed with practical examples, real-world tips, and interactive discussions, this workshop equips scholars at any career stage with the tools needed to elevate their writing and seamlessly guide their research from initial concept to lasting academic impact.