

Dr. Omar Hewedy
Postdoctoral Researcher
Full name:
Omar Hewedy
Email:
Biology II / III
University of Freiburg
Schänzlestrasse 1
79104 Freiburg im Breisgau
Germany
Phone:
+49 761 203 97193
A Bit About Me
My passion for plant science began when I learned about the challenges plants face growing due to various environmental stresses.
This led me to focus on enhancing plant stress tolerance through innovative solutions. Throughout my PhD, I focused on how the intricate relationship between plants (e.g., corn and wheat) and microbes can help plants cope with stress, such as water and nitrogen limitations, further motivating me to contribute to advancing plant resilience.
During my doctoral work, I have had the chance to interact and collaborate with researchers in plant science, agronomy, and molecular biology.
I enjoy nature and outdoor activities with my wife and kids and listen to music when not in the lab.
Education & Work Experience
April 2025
2024 - 2025
2019 - 2024
2004 - 2015
Postdoctoral Fellow in Plant Environmental Signalling and Development at CIBSS / University of Freiburg, Germany.
Lecturer at the Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture at Menoufia University, Egypt.
PhD and Graduate Research Assistant at the Plant Agriculture Department, University of Guelph, ON, Canada.
My PhD research expanded into investigating novel endophytic probiotics that reduce the plants' reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and help crops adapt to water scarcity.
BSc, MSc at Menoufia University, Egypt.
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