As a researcher, I enjoy lab work, I know the importance of reading other scientists’ work, I always want to learn new techniques, and I enjoy brainstorming and discussions to make an experiment work.

My latest active work include but not limited to developing a novel plant extract active as antimicrobial agent using plant extract. I have been also involved in In vivo analysis to show the efficacy of plant extracts in extending fruits and vegetables shelf-lives and in maintaining their storage parameters.

Presentations and conferences:

March. 22      Qatar’s 9th International Agricultural Exhibition – Qatar

Evaluation of novel Prosopis juliflora water soluble leaf ethanolic extract as preservation coating material of cucumber.

Nov. 21    Fourth edition of nutrition and food science conference- USA

Novel Prosopis juliflora leaf ethanolic extract as natural antimicrobial agent against food spoiling microorganisms.

Oct. 21      Qatar University- International sustainability workshop 2021-Qatar

Novel Prosopis juliflora water-soluble leaf ethanolic extract as postharvest diseases bio-controlled: in-vitro results and direct applications on fruits.

Apr. 21     Qatar University- CAS-Sharing teaching experience- Qatar

The use of pre-recorded videos and lab-lectures to support learning in the laboratory.

March. 21      Qatar’s 8th International Agricultural Exhibition – Qatar

Application of Plant Extracts to Extend Shelf-Life Storage of Strawberries.

Nov. 19    Qatar University- Qatar-QULSS 2019

Prosopis juliflora extracts as anti-spoiling agent for postharvest fruits.

PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS:

• Best Dissertation award-Qatar University (2021-2022). Effects of active phytochemicals of Prosopis juliflora as anti-spoiling agents of postharvest fruits.
• Graduate Research award, 2^nd place- Qatar University (2021-2022). Effects of active phytochemicals of Prosopis juliflora as anti-spoiling agents of postharvest fruits.
• Best poster award- Qatar University- CAS. (2019). Patulin in the Qatari Market’s Apple-Based Food products: Characteristics, Occurrence & Health Risk Assessment.
• I. Saleh, T. Ahmed, R. Halboosi and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2022). Genetic diversity of Prosopis julifora in the state of Qatar and its valuable use against postharvest pathogen of mango fruits. Scientific Reports.
• I. Saleh and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2022). Evaluation of novel Prosopis juliflora water soluble leaf ethanolic extract as preservation coating material of cucumber. Journal of food processing and preservation.
• I. Saleh and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2022). Novel Prosopis juliflora leaf ethanolic extract coating for extending postharvest shelf-life of strawberries. Food control.
• K. Alrajhei, I. Saleh and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2022). Biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plant roots and rhizosphere soil from different arid land environment of Qatar. Plant direct.
• I. Saleh and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2021). Novel Prosopis juliflora leaf ethanolic extract as natural antimicrobial agent against food spoiling microorganisms. Scientific Reports.
• A. Ahmad, I. Saleh, P. Balakrishnan, and M. Al-Ghouti. (2021). Comparison GIS-Based interpolation methods for mapping groundwater quality in the state of Qatar. Groundwater for Sustainable Development.
• I. Saleh, K. Usman, and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2021). Halophytes as Important Sources of Antioxidants and Anti-Cholinesterase compound. Handbook of Halophytes, Springer.
• I. Saleh, N. Zouari and M. Al-Ghouti. (2020). Removal of pesticides from water and wastewater: Chemical, physical and biological treatment approaches. Environmental Technology & Innovation.
• I. Saleh and I. Goktepe. (2019a). The characteristics, occurrence, and toxicological effects of patulin. Food and chemical toxicology.
•  I. Saleh and I. Goktepe. (2019b). Health risk assessment of Patulin intake through apples and apple-based foods sold in Qatar. Heliyon, 5(11).
• I. Saleh and R. Al-Thani. (2019). Fungal food spoilage of supermarkets’ displayed fruits. Vet World, 12, 1877-1883.
• I. Saleh and Balakrishnan, P. (2019). GIS Based Hotspot and Cold-spot Analysis for Primary Education in India. Indian Journal of Science and Technology; Volume 12 Issue 45, December 2019.
• I. Saleh, O. Zouhairi, N. Alwan, A. Hawi, E. Barbour, & S. Harakeh. (2009). Antimicrobial resistance and pathogenicity of Escherichia coli isolated from common dairy products in the Lebanon.  Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology; 103(1): 39-52.
• I. Saleh, E. Barbour, T. Kumosani, & S. Harakeh. (2011). Cheese as a Reservoir for Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus spp. Advances in Medicine and Biology. Volume 35, chapter 1.
• I. Saleh, E. Barbour, H. Shaib, & S. Harakeh. (2012). Highly Resistant Yersinia enterocolitica Isolated from Dairy Based Foods in Lebanon. The International Arabic Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 2(1:2): 10.3823/706.
• I. Saleh, N. Alwan, E. Barbour, E. Azhar, & S. Harakeh. (2012). Listeria Infections: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis and Treatment. Nova Publishers.
• S. Harakeh, I. Saleh, O. Zouhairi, E. Baydoun, E. Barbour, & N. Alwan. (2009). Antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from dairy-based food products. Science of the Total Environment; 407: 4022-4027.
• O. Zouhairi, I. Saleh, N. Alwan, I. Toufeili, E. Barbour, & S. Harakeh. (2010). Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus Species isolated from Lebanese Dairy-Based Products. EMHJ Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal; 16(12): 1221-1225.
• N. Alwan, I. Saleh, E. Baydoun, E. Barbour, N. Ghosn,  & S. Harakeh. (2010). Resistance of Brucella abortus isolated from Lebanese dairy-based food products against commonly used antimicrobials. Dairy Science & Technology; 90: 579-588.
• S. Harakeh, I. Saleh, A. Hawi, H. Mutlak, A. Hassan, S. Tayeb, M. Mahmoud, E. Azhar, A.  Iyer, T. Kumosani, A. Niedweicki, M. Rath, & E. Barbour.  (2013). Preliminary study related to specific nutrient synergy-modulation of antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isolated from dairy products. African Journal of Microbiology Research; 7(20): 2351-2358.