Biography

Dr. Shamim Ahmad is Distinguished Professor of Microbiology & Officer In-Charge at Microbiology Section , Institute of Ophthalmology ,JN Medical College ,Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University ,Aligarh ,India since January,10,1983 .He has recently been working as Superintendent of Examinations of the Faculty of Medicine, Officer In-Charge(Administration),Manager ,Blind School and many administrative positions at Aligarh beside having served as Faculty on deputation for more than 5 years at Faculties of Medicine abroad. He earned his Ph.D. degree in 1982 and obtained his Post Doc. training in various Departments of Microbiology at the Universities of world repute in six countries, being recipient of at least 6 International Fellowships including "DAAD (W.Germany) , "JSPS"(Japan)"ROYAL SOC. London"(UK),"DAAD"(Germany),"TUBA"(Turkey) and "SAIA"(Slovak Republic) Beside regular Undergraduate (MBBS) and Post Graduate (MS & DO) teaching of the Medical students ,he has been actively engaged in the teaching & practical Classes of some of the Professional Courses (DOA) .Professor Ahmad's research work mainly involved Multi resistant Eye Pathogens including Super Bugs MRSAs and their alternative treatment with newer antibacterial and innovative natural products especially the "Honey". He has published many papers , one book and three Book Chapters in International books and Supervised /Co-supervised of about 48 theses beside presenting many papers at National and International conferences having being visited about 25 countries for his academic purpose. Currently, Prof. Ahmad is honored to be member in the Editorial team including Chief Editor of at least 64 International Journals of world repute.

Research Interest

Bacterial and Fungal Infections of the Eye and their Chemotherapy, Molecular Aspect of in drug resistance and pathogenicity of Ocular Bacterial pathogens especially Staphylococci including Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Exploration of Medicinal Plants and Unani Formulations and Natural Products for their antimicrobial activity against multi-resistant super bugs and Antimicrobial and Clinical uses of “Honey” for their Antimicrobial Activity and Medicinal uses specially in Medicine, including Ophthalmology.