Joseph Shenekji

 Joseph Shenekji
  • Biotechnology Engineering

Areas of Expertise:
Biotechnology; Artificial Intelligence; Molecular Biology; Higher Education; Bioinformatics; Genetic Engineering; Molecular Diagnostics; Bioeconomy; Biomanufacturing; Biosecurity; Gene Pools; Youth Empowerment

Membership:
since 2026

Contact

University of Aleppo, Syria

Faculty of Technical Engineering &
Laboratory Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Aleppo, Syria

+963 932527378
josephshenekji94(at)alepuniv.edu.sy
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About me

I am a lecturer in Biotechnology Engineering and Health Sciences at the University of Aleppo, Syria, and a researcher working at the intersection of biotechnology, health, sustainability, and innovation. My research focuses on frugal biotechnology for low-resource settings, including low-cost molecular diagnostics, enzyme production, bioinformatics, green biotechnology, and environmentally sustainable technologies. I am particularly interested in developing practical scientific solutions that can be implemented locally despite limited infrastructure and resources.

As an AGYA member, I can build meaningful Arab-German interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthen my international research network, and develop joint projects that connect science with societal needs.

I contribute my experience in biotechnology under resource constraints, youth capacity building, scientific communication, and community engagement to the AGYA community. Through AGYA, I hope to expand the impact of my research, learn from international peers, and help create opportunities for young researchers, especially in the Arab region.


Academic career
since 2025Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences (Biochemistry), University of Aleppo, Syria
since 2019Lecturer, Faculty of Technical Engineering (Biotechnology Engineering), University of Aleppo, Syria
2019 - 2025Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine (Molecular Biology & Clinical Biochemistry), University of Aleppo, Syria
2021 - 2024PhD in Biotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Technical Engineering, University of Aleppo, Syria
since 2021Member of the National Scientific Committee, Syrian Biology Olympiad – Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Track, Syria
2018 - 2020MSc in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Technical Engineering, University of Aleppo, Syria
2012 - 2017Bachelors Degree in Biotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Technical Engineering, University of Aleppo, Syria

On a personal note

Must read in my discipline:
‘Molecular Biotechnology, Processes and Applications of Recombinant DNA’ by Bernard Glick

Favourite novel from my country:
‘Forest of Justice’ by Francis Marrach

The scientist from my country you should know:
Antonius Al-Daoude, Plant Biotechnology