{"id":18,"date":"2022-09-02T15:08:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T15:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imansaleh\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2022-09-02T15:13:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T15:13:17","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a researcher, I enjoy lab work, I know the importance of reading other scientists\u2019 work, I always want to learn new techniques, and I enjoy brainstorming and discussions to make an experiment work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presentations and conferences<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March. 22 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Qatar\u2019s 9th International Agricultural Exhibition<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>\u2013 Qatar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluation of novel Prosopis juliflora water soluble leaf ethanolic extract as preservation coating material of cucumber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nov. 21 &nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Fourth edition of nutrition and food science conference- USA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novel Prosopis juliflora leaf ethanolic extract as natural antimicrobial agent against food spoiling microorganisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oct. 21 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Qatar University- International sustainability workshop 2021-Qatar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novel Prosopis juliflora water-soluble leaf ethanolic extract as postharvest diseases bio-controlled: in-vitro results and direct applications on fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apr. 21 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Qatar University- CAS-Sharing teaching experience- Qatar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of pre-recorded videos and lab-lectures to support learning in the laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March. 21 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Qatar\u2019s 8th International Agricultural Exhibition<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>&#8211; Qatar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application of Plant Extracts to Extend Shelf-Life Storage of Strawberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nov. 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>Qatar University- Qatar-QULSS 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prosopis juliflora<\/em> extracts as anti-spoiling agent for postharvest fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best Dissertation award-Qatar University (2021-2022). Effects of active phytochemicals of Prosopis juliflora as anti-spoiling agents of postharvest fruits.<\/li><li>Graduate Research award, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> place- Qatar University (2021-2022). Effects of active phytochemicals of Prosopis juliflora as anti-spoiling agents of postharvest fruits.<\/li><li>Best poster award- Qatar University- CAS. (2019). Patulin in the Qatari Market\u2019s Apple-Based Food products: Characteristics, Occurrence &amp; Health Risk Assessment.<\/li><li>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. <em>Scientific Reports<\/em>.<\/li><li>I. Saleh and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2022). Evaluation of novel Prosopis juliflora water soluble leaf ethanolic extract as preservation coating material of cucumber. <em>Journal of food processing and preservation.<\/em><\/li><li>I. Saleh and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2022). Novel Prosopis juliflora leaf ethanolic extract coating for extending postharvest shelf-life of strawberries. <em>Food control.<\/em><em><\/em><\/li><li>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. <em>Plant direct.<\/em><\/li><li>I. Saleh and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2021). Novel Prosopis juliflora leaf ethanolic extract as natural antimicrobial agent against food spoiling microorganisms. <em>Scientific Reports<\/em>.<\/li><li>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. <em>Groundwater for Sustainable Development.<\/em><\/li><li>I. Saleh, K. Usman, and M. Abu-Dieyeh. (2021). Halophytes as Important Sources of Antioxidants and Anti-Cholinesterase compound. <em>Handbook of Halophytes, Springer<\/em>.<\/li><li>I. Saleh, N. Zouari and M. Al-Ghouti. (2020). Removal of pesticides from water and wastewater: Chemical, physical and biological treatment approaches. <em>Environmental Technology &amp; Innovation<\/em>.<\/li><li>I. Saleh and I. Goktepe. (2019a). The characteristics, occurrence, and toxicological effects of patulin. <em>Food and chemical toxicology.<\/em><\/li><li>&nbsp;I. Saleh and I. Goktepe. (2019b). Health risk assessment of Patulin intake through apples and apple-based foods sold in Qatar. <em>Heliyon, 5<\/em>(11).<\/li><li>I. Saleh and R. Al-Thani. (2019). Fungal food spoilage of supermarkets&#8217; displayed fruits. <em>Vet World, 12<\/em>, 1877-1883.<\/li><li>I. Saleh and Balakrishnan, P. (2019). GIS Based Hotspot and Cold-spot Analysis for Primary Education in India. <em>Indian Journal of Science and Technology; Volume 12 Issue 45, December 2019<\/em>.<\/li><li>I. Saleh, O. Zouhairi, N. Alwan, A. Hawi, E. Barbour, &amp; S. Harakeh. (2009). Antimicrobial resistance and pathogenicity of <em>Escherichia coli<\/em> isolated from common dairy products in the Lebanon.&nbsp; <em>Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology<\/em>; 103(1): 39-52.<\/li><li>I. Saleh, E. Barbour, T. Kumosani, &amp; S. Harakeh. (2011). Cheese as a Reservoir for Antimicrobial Resistance of <em>Escherichia Coli<\/em> and <em>Staphylococcus spp<\/em>. <em>Advances in Medicine and Biology<\/em>. Volume 35, chapter 1.<\/li><li>I. Saleh, E. Barbour, H. Shaib, &amp; S. Harakeh. (2012). Highly Resistant <em>Yersinia enterocolitica<\/em> Isolated from Dairy Based Foods in Lebanon. <em>The International Arabic Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.<\/em> <strong>2(1:2)<\/strong>: 10.3823\/706.<\/li><li>I. Saleh, N. Alwan, E. Barbour, E. Azhar, &amp; S. Harakeh. (2012). Listeria Infections: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis and Treatment. <em>Nova Publishers<\/em>.<\/li><li>S. Harakeh, I. Saleh, O. Zouhairi, E. Baydoun, E. Barbour, &amp; N. Alwan. (2009). Antimicrobial resistance of <em>Listeria monocytogenes<\/em> isolated from dairy-based food products. <em>Science of the Total Environment<\/em>; 407: 4022-4027.<\/li><li>O. Zouhairi, I. Saleh, N. Alwan, I. Toufeili, E. Barbour, &amp; S. Harakeh. (2010). Antimicrobial Resistance of <em>Staphylococcus Species<\/em> isolated from Lebanese Dairy-Based Products. <em>EMHJ Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal<\/em>; 16(12): 1221-1225.<\/li><li>N. Alwan, I. Saleh, E. Baydoun, E. Barbour, N. Ghosn, &nbsp;&amp; S. Harakeh. (2010). Resistance of <em>Brucella abortus<\/em> isolated from Lebanese dairy-based food products against commonly used antimicrobials. <em>Dairy Science &amp; Technology<\/em>; 90: 579-588.<\/li><li>S. Harakeh, I. Saleh, A. Hawi, H. Mutlak, A. Hassan, S. Tayeb, M. Mahmoud, E. Azhar, A. &nbsp;Iyer, T. Kumosani, A. Niedweicki, M. Rath, &amp; E. Barbour. &nbsp;(2013). Preliminary study related to specific nutrient synergy-modulation of antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isolated from dairy products. <em>African Journal of Microbiology Research<\/em>; 7(20): 2351-2358.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a researcher, I enjoy lab work, I know the importance of reading other scientists\u2019 work, I always want to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1383,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1383"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21,"href":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions\/21"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/imanesaleh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}