Dr Samia Elfekih
Research Scientist/Engineer
Contact details:
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PO BAG 24
GEELONG VIC 3220 AUSTRALIA
Biography
Dr Samia Elfekih’s main research interests are focused on using population genomics and bioinformatics to address questions related to food security and global human health. She is particularly interested in the genomics of invasive pests and the possible effects of climate change on their distribution and invasion pathways. She is also interested in using eco-friendly strategies such as Wolbachia replacement strategies for mosquito control, to manage dengue fever in regions where this disease and other vector-borne diseases are underreported. Dr Elfekih has been leading several international collaborations with institutions in the UK, US and Australia. Dr Elfekih is an entrepreneur of science through developing and leading and scaling international projects in the field. She has outstanding skills in innovation, design thinking, diplomacy and project management, bringing a deep understanding of the inter-dependencies between operations, business needs and cutting-edge science.
Other Interests
Science diplomacy
Women in Science advocacy
Diversity and Inclusion policy
Humanitarian Volunteering
International development
Entrepreneurship
Global Outreach
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Project leader
leadership/management -
Research Scientist
research
Academic Qualifications
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2020
Certificate of Executive Leadership and Development -CEMD
UNSW Business School -
2019
Certificate of Entrepreneurship acceleration program
the Wharton School - Univ of Pennsylvania
Professional Experiences
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2020-present
member MAICD
Australian Institute of Company Directors AICD -
2016-Present
Research Scientist/Engineer
CSIRO -
2016-present
Honorary research fellow
University of Melbourne -
2017-2018
Academic visitor
University of Cambridge -
2013-2016
Postdoctoral researcher
CSIRO -
2011-2013
Postdoctoral researcher
Imperial College London/Natural History Museum -
2010-2011
Postdoctoral researcher
UC Riverside
Achievements and Awards
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2019-2022
Julius Career development Award
Research office -CSIRO -
2016-2016
Biochemical Society- travel award- SMBE 2016
Biochemical Society UK -
2015-2015
Genetic Society -training grant
Genetic Society UK -
2014-2014
Chairman's Medal
CSIRO -
2011-2013
UNESCO-L'Oreal For Women in Science award
L'Oreal foundation -
2011-2011
Royal Entomological Society conference award
Royal Entomological Society UK -
2007-2008
Fulbright fellowship
US department of State (USA)
Other highlights
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2015-2015
Invited speaker at PAG Asia, Singapore
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2014-2014
Invited speaker at PAG XXII (International Plant and Animal Genome meeting), USA
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2020-2020
facilitator at Pandemics and Peacebuilders majlis- Mediators Beyond Borders INTERNATIONAL
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2017-2017
Panellist - Fulbright alumni workshop- public health in MENA region-Egypt
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2013-present
22 reviews for 6 journals (Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, Molecular Biology and Evolution, Molecular Ecology, BMC genomics, PlosOne, Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology)
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2012-2012
workshop committee- Higher Education and Professional Responsibility- UNESCO Venice Office