Qassim University Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mawahib Al-Haj Ali Ahmed is a distinguished Professor of Microbiology at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. With over a decade of experience in parasitology, microbiology, and veterinary medicine, she has significantly contributed to understanding and controlling intestinal nematodes using plant-based and biological agents. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she has an international academic and research footprint, having worked extensively in South Africa and Sudan before moving to Saudi Arabia.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Mawahib earned her Ph.D. in 2013 from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where her dissertation focused on the Integrated Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes Using Medicinal Plants and Biocontrol Agents. She completed her Master’s degree in 2010 at the same institution, researching Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Small Ruminants: Epidemiology, Anthelmintic Efficacy, and Tannin Effects. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honors) in 2005 from the University of Khartoum, Sudan.
💼 Experience
Dr. Ahmed has held multiple research and academic roles. She currently serves as a Professor at Qassim University. Previously, she was a Research Fellow and Principal Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, working on parasite control in livestock. She also served as a Lecturer in Animal Health and contributed to plant chemical analysis with ICFR. Her expertise includes diagnostic parasitology, laboratory microbiology, and veterinary education, as well as participation in multiple international conferences and collaborative research projects.
🔬 Research Interests
Her research focuses on the biological control of parasitic diseases, especially using medicinal plants and fungi. She is particularly interested in tackling liver flukes and gastrointestinal nematodes, diseases with major impacts on both animal and human health. Dr. Ahmed also works on epidemiological mapping, parasite resistance, and environmentally sustainable veterinary interventions. Her work bridges traditional parasitology with modern microbiological techniques.
🏆 Awards & Memberships
Dr. Mawahib is a proud member of several professional societies, including the South African Society of Animal Science (SASAS), the Golden Key Society (UKZN), the Sudan Veterinary Council, and the Sudan Veterinary Union. She has participated in continental forums such as the CAADP Partnership Platform Meetings in South Africa. Her academic achievements and community impact have positioned her as a leading figure in veterinary parasitology in Africa and the Middle East.
📚 Publications Top Notes:
Here are Dr. Ahmed’s notable peer-reviewed publications, complete with hyperlinks, journals, and citation format:
Ahmed M. and Alharbi B. (2025). Epidemiological Trends and Progress in Schistosomiasis Elimination in Saudi Arabia (2021–2023).
👉 Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 15(45).
📝 Cited by articles pending due to recent publication.
Ahmed M., Elamin A., Baha Saeed M., Laing M. (2024). Ovicidal effect of ethanolic extracts of selected plants on eggs of liver flukes in vitro.
👉 Helminthologia, 61(4): 300–307.
📝 Cited by 1 article (as of 2025).
Alharbi B. and Ahmed M. (2024). Epidemiological Mapping of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Saudi Arabia.
👉 Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 14(3): 1281–1288.
📝 Cited by 2 articles.
Ketshabile W.G., Moyo M., Ahmed M., Nsahlai I.V. (2019). Feeding behavior of sheep and goats grazing on grass-legume pastures.
👉 Journal of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 1(1): 003.
📝 Cited by 5 articles.
Ahmed M.A., Basha N.A., Laing M., Nsahlai I.V. (2017). Aloe ferox effects on nematodes and sheep weight gain.
👉 HSOA Journal of Animal Research and Veterinary Science, 1(1): 003.
📝 Cited by 7 articles.
Ahmed M.A. (2016). Seasonal dynamics of internal parasite infections in small ruminants.
👉 U. of K. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, 7(1): 14–21.
📝 ISSN: 243456 – Cited by 3 articles.
Ahmed M.A. et al. (2015). Forage degradability across seasons and species in South Africa.
👉 African Journal of Agricultural Research, 10(11): 1312–1319.
📝 Cited by 9 articles.
Ahmed M.A., Basha N.A., Laing M., Nsahlai I.V. (2014). Wattle tannins for nematode control in sheep.
👉 Proceedings of the Australian Society of Animal Production, 30.
📝 ISBN: 0728-5965 – Cited by 4 articles.