Hasan Ejaz
Also known as: Professor Dr. Hasan Ejaz
Jouf University, Saudi Arabia, Jouf University, Government College University (GCU), The Children's Hospital and The Institute of Child Health (School of Allied Health Sciences)
Research areas: Medicine · Microbiology · Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria · Antibiotic Use and Resistance · Computational Drug Discovery Methods
0000-0002-6185-2042
About
Professor Dr. Hasan Ejaz is a distinguished clinical microbiologist, widely recognized for his exceptional academic achievements and groundbreaking research. He holds degrees from the prestigious Government College University Lahore, Pakistan, with a primary focus on infectious diseases during his MPhil and PhD studies. Notably, he has worked at renowned institutions such as the University of Melbourne, further enhancing his reputation as an accomplished academic and scientist.
Dr. Hasan's expertise spans a wide range of microbiology, including bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial drug resistance, infectious diseases, host-pathogen relationships, clinical bacteriology, clinical virology, and immunology. His profound knowledge and remarkable research accomplishments have significantly advanced the understanding of infectious diseases and paved the way for innovative approaches to address global health challenges.
Driven by an unwavering passion for scientific inquiry and a deep commitment to improving public health outcomes, Dr. Hasan inspires and leads the next generation of researchers. His relentless dedication to medical microbiology continues to make indelible contributions, establishing him as a prominent figure in the scientific community.
Recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists by the Stanford/Elsevier science-wide database (2021–2026) and is committed to advancing diagnostic microbiology, strengthening public health evidence, and mentoring the next generation of laboratory scientists.
Employment
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Jouf University, Saudi Arabia Professor2026 - Present
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Jouf University Associate Professor2020 - 2026
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Jouf University Assistant Professor2017 - 2020
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The Children's Hospital and The Institute of Child Health (School of Allied Health Sciences) Faculty Member and Senior Research Fellow2013 - 2017
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University of Melbourne Visitor / Occupational Trainee2012 - 2013
Education
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Government College University (GCU) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)2009 - 2014
Projects & Funding
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Exploring the emerging menace of microbial infections to mitigate their impact Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Jouf University2024 - 2025
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Molecular characterization of drug resistance and virulence genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from food samples Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Jouf University2024 - 2025
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Multifunctional multitarget therapeutics Deanship of Scientific Research, Jouf University2022 - 2023
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Emergence and dissemination of multidrug-resistance: intimidating upshot in antimicrobial resistance Deanship of Scientific Research, Jouf University2022 - 2023
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Molecular characterization and antibiogram of carbapenemase gene encoding clinical strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Deanship of Scientific Research, Jouf University2021 - 2022
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Emerging virulence genes, biofilm formation, and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase induced drug-resistance in foodborne Klebsiella pneumoniae Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education2020 - 2021
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Molecular diversity of antibiotic-resistant genes and biofilm formation in clinical strains of Gram-negative bacteria Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education2020 - 2021
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Discovery of Biologically and Pharmaceutically active compounds Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education2020 - 2021
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Molecular analysis of blaSHV, blaTEM, and blaCTX-M in extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae recovered from faecal specimens of companion and farms animals Deanship of Scientific Research, Jouf University2019 - 2020
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Association of IL 28B and IL 10 with HCV infection and antiviral treatment Deanship of Scientific Research, Jouf University2019 - 2020
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Molecular analysis of antibiotic-resistant NDM-1 gene in clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae Deanship of Scientific Research, Jouf University2018 - 2019
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Bacterial meningitis, severe pneumonia and sepsis surveillance program World Health Organization2007 - 2017
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Rotavirus surveillance program World Health Organization2007 - 2017
Publications (150)
- Mannan-Binding Lectin: A Key Player in Innate Immunity and its Therapeutic Potential Save
- Reply to Rhazzar et al. The Impact of Author Name Ambiguity on Bibliometric Validity. Comment on “Ejaz et al. Bibliometric Analysis of Publications on the Omicron Variant from 2020 to 2022 in the Scopus Database Using R and VOSviewer. Int. J. Environ. Re… Save
- Computational screening of natural inhibitors against Plasmodium falciparum kinases: Toward novel antimalarial therapies Save
- Preparation, characterization, and biological evaluation of Ocimum basilicum hemicellulose-based composites for wound healing Save
- Correction: Bukhari et al. Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) as Multi-Target Multifunctional Frameworks. Polymers 2023, 15, 267 Save
- A Review of In Silico and In Vitro Approaches in the Fight Against Carbapenem‐Resistant Enterobacterales Save
- Antifungal Resistance Among Candida Species: Diagnostic and Clinical Challenges in Specialized Cancer Care Hospital of Lahore Save
- Advancing the understanding of Naegleria fowleri: Global epidemiology, phylogenetic analysis, and strategies to combat a deadly pathogen Save
- Aloe vera Phytochemicals as Potential Antibacterial Agents Against Multidrug‐Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Save
- A combined in silico and MD simulation approach to discover novel LpxC inhibitors targeting multiple drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Save
- Anti-Rheumatic potential of biological DMARDS and protagonistic role of bio-markers in early detection and management of rheumatoid arthritis Save
- Computational analysis of Ayurvedic metabolites for potential treatment of drug-resistant Candida auris Save
- Corrigendum: Computational analysis of Ayurvedic metabolites for potential treatment of drug-resistant Candida auris (Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, (2025), 15, (1537872), 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1537872) Save
- Discovery of antitubercular potential of trans-3-indoleacrylic acid and its derivatives targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A combined in vitro and in silico investigation Save
- Dynamics of urinary tract infections: a comprehensive study on antimicrobial susceptibility, virulence profiling and molecular epidemiology of uropathogenic Escherichia coli from Pakistan Save
- Identifying novel inhibitors against drug-resistant mutant CYP-51 Candida albicans: A computational study to combat fungal infections Save
- In silico identification and characterization of potent laccase inhibitors against Cryptococcus neoformans: A multi-scale computational study Save
- Screening of novel therapeutic targets and chimeric vaccine construction against antibiotic-resistant Yersinia Enterocolitica Save
- Toll-Like Receptors in Malaria: Gatekeepers of Innate Immunity and Pathogenesis Save
- Genotyping and Characterizing Plasmodium falciparum to Reveal Genetic Diversity and Multiplicity of Infection by Merozoite Surface Proteins 1 and 2 (msp-1 and msp-2) and Glutamate-Rich Protein (glurp) Genes Save