Raed Alkowni
- Nature of Work
- Academic
- Profession
- Associate Professor
- Email Address
- [email protected]
Raed Alkowni
- Nature of Work
- Academic
- Profession
- Associate Professor
- Email Address
- [email protected]
Biography
Dr. Raed the Dean of Science Faculty in An-Najah National University; his main area of research interests is on Environmental biotechnologies including assessment of genetic diversities; Phytosanitary actions; and uses of Rhizobacteria in phytoremediation, beside his experiences on developing molecular diagnostic tools and plant tissue culturing techniques that serves conserving biodiversities. Dr. Alkowni is fluently a speaker of Arabic, English and Italian languages. In addition, Dr. Raed has responsibilities as An-Najah University “Coordinator of H2020 programs”, and a staff member of its Center for excellence in learning and teaching (CELT). Dr. Raed Alkowni was graduated from University of Bari, Italy in (2001), and worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher (Junior Specialist) at University of California - Davis, USA, between (2001-2003) and (2007-2008). He won many scholarships and grants to his outstanding achievements in the scientific researches. He is the founder of Ecology Friend association (EFA) as well as ECOPAL-Forum
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Education
- Institution
- Bari University
- Country
- Italy
- Degree
- PhD
- Faculty
- Higher education
- Department
- Plant Protection-Virology
- Thesis
- Development and Application of Molecular Diagnosis for Detection of Olive Infecting Viruses and Molecular Characterization of Olive Latent Ringspot Virus (OLRSV)
- Speciality
- Biotechnology / Plant Pathology and Applied Microbiology
- Sub speciality
- Molecular Plant Virology
- Duration
- 1997 - 2001
- Institution
- The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (IAM-B),
- Country
- Italy
- Degree
- MSc
- Faculty
- The International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM).
- Department
- Virology
- Thesis
- Evaluation of the Sanitary Status of Grapevine in Palestine
- Speciality
- Plant Virology
- Sub speciality
- Duration
- 1996 - 1997
- Institution
- The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (IAM-B),
- Country
- Italy
- Degree
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Faculty
- The International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM).
- Department
- Plant protection
- Thesis
- Organization of a Center for the Production of Grapevine Virus-Free Material
- Speciality
- Protection of Mediterranean Fruit Tree Crops
- Sub speciality
- Duration
- 1995 - 1996
- Institution
- Department of Crop Protection
- Country
- Jordan
- Degree
- BSc
- Faculty
- University of Jordan
- Department
- crop protection
- Thesis
- none
- Speciality
- Plant Pathology
- Sub speciality
- Duration
- 1988 - 1992
- Institution
- King Talal school
- Country
- Palestine
- Degree
- High School
- Faculty
- Department
- Thesis
- Speciality
- Sub speciality
- Duration
- 1987 - 1984
Employment History
- Country
- United States of America
- Institution
- Department of Plant Pathology, University of California at Davis, California, USA
- Position/Job Description
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Period
- April 15, 2001 - Aug. 15, 2003
- Country
- Palestine
- Institution
- The Arab American University – Jenin (AAUJ)
- Position/Job Description
- Head of the Department of Biology and Biotechnology
- Period
- Aug. 15, 2003 - June 15, 2007
- Country
- Palestine
- Institution
- An-Najah national university
- Position/Job Description
- Professor (Associate)
- Period
- Aug. 15, 2009 - July 15, 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Institution
- UC-Davis
- Position/Job Description
- Researcher (Junior Specialist),
- Period
- Aug. 8, 2007 - Feb. 15, 2008
Publications
- Development of Nigella Sativa Oil Colloidal Emulgel Using Heat Inversion Technique and Evaluation of Its Anti-Bacterial Activity Original research 2019-06-01 Raed Alkowni
- Solar light-driven complete mineralization of aqueous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria with ZnO photocatalyst, Solar Energy 2019 Original research 2019-03-01 Ahed Zyoud, Raed Alkowni, Hikmat Hilal
- Plant diseases associated with olive bark midge in West-Bank, Palestine Original research 2018-12-16 Raed Alkowni
- Adsorption of Heavy Metals by Reed (Phragmites australis) as a Potential Clean Water Technology Original research 2018-12-01 Raed Alkowni
- Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of cyclamen persicum Mill tuber extracts Original research 2018-01-10 Raed Alkowni, Shehdeh Jodeh, Fatima Hussein, Nidal Jaradat
- Investigation of antibacterial & antioxidant activity for methanolic extract from different edible plant species in Palestine Original research 2017-10-15 nuha shawareb, Nidal jaradat, hassan abu qauod, Raed Alkowni, fatima hussein
- Detection of pathogenic waterborne bacteria in potable water of Tubas district-Palestine Conference Paper 2017-04-20 Raed Alkowni
- Phytoviruses in Palestine: Current Status and Future Perspectives Original research 2017-02-01 Raed Alkowni
- Introducing some of threatened Thymus species to in vitro tissue culturing as an approach for their conservation Original research 2017-01-07 hassan Abu Qauod, Raed Alkowni, ESRA SOLYMAN
- Reporting Olive bark midge Resseliella oleisuga Targ. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) infesting olive trees in North Palestine. Conference Paper 2016-12-07 Raed Alkowni
- Performance of four greenhouse tomato cultivars grown in soilless culture in Souss Massa region Original research 2016-11-11 Raed Alkowni, Shehdeh Jodeh
- Chitin as a Corrosion Inhibitor of Carbon Steel in HCl Solution Original research 2016-10-04 Shehdeh Jodeh, Raed Alkowni
- The use of biotechnology in conservation of plant genetic resources Conference Paper 2016-09-21 Raed Alkowni
- Field survey and molecular detection of Potato viruses in Northern fields of Palestine. Original research 2016-01-01 Raed Alkowni
- Removal of Methylene Blue From Industrial Wastewater in Palestine Using Polysiloxane Surface Modified with Bipyrazolic Tripodal Receptor Original research 2016-01-01 shehdeh jodeh, Ismail Warad, Raed Alkowni
- The Study of Electrolyte Leakage from Barley (Hordeum vulgare L) and Pearlmillet Using Plant Growth Promotion (PGPR) and Reverse Osmosis Original research 2015-01-01 Shehdeh Jodeh, Raed alKowni, Rinad Hamed
- A Survey For Fig-Infecting Viruses In Palestine Short communication 2015-01-01 Raed Alkowni, Michela Chiumenti, A. Minafra, G.P. Martelli
- The first molecular detection of Fig mosaic virus in Palestine Conference Paper 2014-10-30 Raed Alkowni
- Using Molecular and Biological Tools for Assessment of TYLCV Resistant Tomato Cultivars Commercially Grown in Southern Palestine Original research 2014-01-01 Sahar Amro, Raed Alkowni, Abdul-Jalil Hamdan
- RAPD for Assessment of Thymes Genetic Diversity in Palestine Original research 2014-01-01 Esra` Solyman, Raed Alkowni
- Molecular Genetic Assessment of Selected Palestinian Thyme Species Using RAPD Conference Paper 2012-10-20
- Biotechnology For Conservation of Palestinian Medicinal Plants Original research 2012-01-01 Raed Alkowni, Khaled Sawalha
- Biological, Molecular, And Serological Studies of A Novel Strain of Grapevine Leafroll-Associated Virus 2 Original research 2011-01-01 Raed Alkowni, Yun-Ping Zhang, Adib Rowhani, Jerry K. Uyemoto, Angelantonio Minafra
- Advanced Molecular Techniques for Detection and Identification of Olive-Infecting Viruses Conference Paper 2010-12-08
- The Spread of Mistletoe in Olive Trees Conference Paper 2010-12-08
- Conservation of Palestinian Biodiversity by In Vitro Culture Conference Paper 2010-09-27
- Molecular Characterization and detection of Redglobe-Isolated Closterovirus Conference Paper 2010-09-26
- The Importance of Scientific Research and Technology Transfer to Agricultural Sector in Palestine Conference Paper 2009-07-28
- Complete Nucleotide Sequence, Genome Organization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Eight Open Reading Frames of Grapevine Leafroll Associated Virus Conference Paper 2009-04-03
- Biological and Molecular Studies on Most Economical Palestinian Tomato Cultivars Infected With TYLCV in Southern Highlands of West Bank Conference Paper 2009-04-03
- In Vitro Propagation of Palestinian Most Economically Important Medicinal Plants Conference Paper 2009-04-03
- Micropropagation of Gundellia Tournefortii (A'kkub) In Vitro Conference Paper 2009-04-03
- Genomic Study and Detection of a New Variant of Grapevine Rupestris Stem Pitting Associated Virus in Declining California Pinot Noir Grapevines Original research 2009-01-01 M. Lima, Raed Alkowni, J.K. Uyemoto, A. Rowhani
- Food Security and Viral Diseases (in Fruit Trees) Book chapter 2009-01-01
- Detection of Genomic Variations in Grapevine Rupestris Stem Pitting Associated Virus, Leading For Identification of New Virus Isolates and Developing Of Molecular Tool for Their Specific Detection Original research 2008-01-01 Raed Alkowni
- Molecular Analysis of a California Strain of Rupestris Stem Pitting-Associated Virus Isolated From Declining Syrah Grapevines Original research 2006-01-01 M. F. Lima, J. K. Uyemoto, Raed Alkowni, D. Golino, F. Osman
- Comparative Analyses of the Coat Protein of Newly Discovered Ampelovirus Using Computer-Assisted Phylogenetic Reconstruction and Analysis: (An Approach for Classification and Characterization) Original research 2006-01-01 Raed Alkowni
- Molecular Analysis of a Californian Strain of Rupestris Stem Pitting Associated Virus from Pinot Noir Grapevine Conference Paper 2006-01-01
- Chapter 5:Biodiversity and Biotechnology in Plant Biodiversity Book chapter 2005-01-01
- Establishment of a Center for Biotechnological Application Conference Paper 2005-01-01
- The Role of Biotechnology in Preserving the Plant Biodiversity Conference Paper 2005-01-01
- Partial Characterization of a New Ampelovirus Associated With Grapevine Leafroll Disease Original research 2004-01-01 Raed Alkowni, A. Rowhani, S. Daubert, D. Golino
- Characterization of Two New Strains of Grapevine Rupestris Stem Pitting- Associated Virus Conference Paper 2004-01-01
- Plant Virology Research Activities in Palestine Conference Paper 2004-01-01
- Grapevine Leafroll Associated virus 9: Partial Genome Organization and Identification of Its Coat Protein Gene Conference Paper 2003-01-01
- Genomic Study of Two Grapevine Rupestris Stem Pitting-Associated Virus-Like Isolate Conference Paper 2003-01-01
- Experimental Transmission of Grapevine Leafroll Associated Virus 5 And 9 By Longtailed Mealybugs Conference Paper 2003-01-01
- Molecular Characterization of Grapevine Leafroll Associated Virus 9, a New Closterovirus Associated With Grapevine Leafroll Disease Complex Conference Paper 2003-01-01
- Molecular Detection of Olive-Infecting Viruses Conference Paper 2002-10-30
- Detection of Olive-Infecting Viruses in the Mediterranean Basin Conference Paper 2002-10-30 Raed Alkowni
- Partial Nucleotide Sequence and Molecular Detection of a Putative New Grapevine Leafroll Associated Virus Original research 2002-01-01 Alkowni R., Rowhani A., Golino D.A.
- Detection of olive-infecting viruses in the Mediterranean basin Original research 2002-01-01 M. Saponari, Raed Alkowni, F. Grieco, V. Pantaleo, V. Savino, G.P. Martelli, N. Driouech, M. Hassan, B. Di Terlizzi, M.Digiaro
- Complete Nucleotide Sequence of RNA-2 of Olive Latent Ringspot Virus Original research 2001-01-01 R. Alkowni, F. Grieco, G. P. Martelli
- Palestine: Production and Exchange of Virus-Free Plant Propagating Material in the Mediterranean Region Original research 2001-01-01 Tubaile A., Alkowni R.
- Molecular Detection of Olive Viruses Conference Paper 2000-01-02 Raed Alkowni
- Molecular Detection of Olive Viruses Original research 2000-01-01 F. Grieco, Raed alKowni, M. Saponari, V. Savino, G. P. Martelli
- Advances in Diagnosis of Olive Viruses Original research 2000-01-01 Grieco, F., Saponari, M., Alkowni, R., Savino, V., Martelli, G. P., Garau, R.
- Viruses and Virus Diseases of Grapevine in Palestine Original research 1998-01-01 R. ALKOWNI, M. DIGIARO, V. SAVINO
- Legionella Diagnosis By Detection Free Antigens In Urine Samples Conference Paper 1998-01-01
- A Survey of Grapevine Viruses in Palestine Conference Paper 1997-01-01
- Measuring and Increasing the Percentage of Germination of Gundelia Tournefortii Seeds Original research 1995-01-01 HASSAN ABU- QAOUD, Raed AlKowni
- The Effect of Different Seed Treatments on Seed Germination of Gundelia tournefortii Seeds Original research 1995-01-01 Abu Qauod H, Alkowni R