Name: Prof. Dr. Abdul nasser A.S. AL-GIFRI
Place and Date of Birth : Abyan, 7 May l957
Nationality: Yemeni
Present Designation: Professor. of Plant Taxonomy
Institute: University of Aden, Dept. of Biology, Khormaksar, PO Box 6014, Khormaksar, Aden, Yemen.
Qualification, Place & Date:
B.Sc. (Biology & Chemistry)
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University of Aden, Yemen
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July 1981
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Ph.D. (SystematicBotany & Plant Protection) with Goldmark.
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University of Silesia, Poland
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Feb.1992
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International Diploma (Herbarium Technique)
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK
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July 1995
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Awards & Fellowships:
Shield of Zayed Complex for Herbal Research & Traditional Medicine
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2005
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Shield of Arabian Plant Specialist Group. APSG
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2005
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Darwin Initiative research grant, UK
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1997
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Steering Committee Member of Arabian Plant Specialist Group (APSG), Saudi Arabia
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since 1996
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Member of Species Survival Committee (SSC) of IUCN, Geneva
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since 1996
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The 20 anniversary award of University of Aden, Yemen
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1995
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Darwin Initiative research grant, UK
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1995
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Chairman Flora and Vegetation of Yemen Team, Yemen
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since 1993
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Gold mark of distinction, University of Silesia, Poland
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1992
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Member Egyptian Botanical Association, Egypt
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since 1992
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Member Polish Botanical Association, Poland
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since 1989
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Professional Experience:
Professor, university of Alkharj, KSA
Professor, university of Aden, Yemen
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Sept.2009-2010
Feb 06- Date
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Research Coordinator & head of ethnobotany Dept. at ZCHRTM, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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1998- 2005
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Post Doctorate, Royal Botanical Garden, Edinbourgh, UK
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1997- 1998
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Lecturer University of Silesia, Poland
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1988-1992
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Instructor University of Aden, Yemen
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1981-1984
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Head of Dept. of Biology University of Aden, Yemen
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1996-1997
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Dean of Scientific Research and Postgraduate studies, Yemen
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1994-1995
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Dean of Collage of Education, University of Aden, Yemen
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1995-1996
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Associate Researcher University of Uppsala, Sweden
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since1992
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Associate Researcher University of Frie Berlin, Germany
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since1993
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Associate Researcher Royal Botanic Garden, UK
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since1995
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Associate Professor University of Aden, Yemen
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since1997
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Assistant Professor University of Aden, Yemen
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1992-1996
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Assistant Lecturer University of Aden, Yemen
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1985-1987
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Special Interests & Research:
The Flora of Arabia
The Arabian Ethnobotany
The Medicinal Flora of Arabia
Publication:
38 research papers
Named and Described 11 new plant species
Teaching:
29 years, the undergraduate & graduate Sept. 1981- date
Other Achievements:
Involved in supervision of postgraduate students, Sanna University
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Since 2006
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External examiner for Post grodute students at Karachi University, Pakistan
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Since 2003
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Supervise graduate and postgraduate students, University of Aden
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since 1992
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Involved in supervision of postgraduate students, Uppsala University, Sweden
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since 1992
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Involved in supervision of postgraduate students, Bayerth University, Germany
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since 1996
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Scientific Co-operation:
1.Germany ( H. Kurschner, & Nobert Kilan, Frie University of Berlin, U. Deil of University of Fribugh, B. Mies of Universty of Dusseldorf & K. Muller- Hohenstein of University of Bayreith)
2. Sweden Mats Thulin, University of Uppsala
3. Saudi Arabia A. Al Farhan and Alhameed, F., University of King Saud
4. Egypt ( Dr. K. Batanouny, University of Cairo & M. Zahran of University of Mansoura)
5. UK ( A.G. Miller of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh, M. Slageren & T. Cope of Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew)
Languages known:
Computer knowledge:
Good enough.
References:
Mats Thulin, Dept. of Systematic Botany, University of Uppsala, Vilavagen 6, S-752 36 Uppsala, Sweden.
Fax: 46 18 50 87 02. E-mail: Mats.Thulin@Systbot.uu.se
A. G. Miller, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20 A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
EH3 5LR, Scotland UK
Fax: 44 131 552 0382. E-mail: t.Miller@rbge.org.uk
S. A. Gabali, Vice Rector of University of Aden,
Khormaksar, Aden, Yemen
Fax: 967 2 234426. E-Mail: ADENUNIVERSITY@YEMEN.NET.YE
Published Papers
1. H.A. Mohsen, A. N.AL-Gifri and M.A. Hussein Ethnobotanical study of wild plants at Al-Hawtah district, Lahj governorate, Yemen. J. of Natural & Applied Sciences Vol. 14, 2 : 265-279 ( 2010)
2. A. A. Mohammed, A. N.AL-Gifri and M.A. Hussein : Ethnobotanical study of wild plants at Al-Shamiteen district, Taiz governorate, Yemen. J. of Natural & Applied Sciences Vol. 14, 2 : 281-291 ( 2010)
3. N. M. Fartoot, M. Y.AL-Subai, M.A. Hussein and A. N.AL-Gifri: Additions to Aden Mountainous Flora . Ass.Univ.bull.Environ.Res. Vol. 13:2 : 15-24 ( 2010)
4. M. Y.AL-Subai, A. N.AL-Gifri and A. Kashnon: Distribution of Acacia spp. along the road from Yarim to Aden, Republic of Yemen. J. of Natural & Applied Sciences Vol. 14, 1 : 1-7 ( 2010)
5. M.A. Hussein, W.A. Saeed & A.N. Al-Gifri: Vegetative composition of wadi Mararah, Hawf, Almaharah, Yemen. J. of Natural & Applied Sciences Vol. 13, 2 : 309-321 ( 2009)
6. H. M. Ibrahim, F. A. Alhadi, A. A. Khafagi & Al-Gifri,A.N.: Notes on the Flora of Yemen. No. 1:Morphological and Anatomical Studies on Cuscuta planiflora Tenore. (Cuscutaceae) Collected from Jabal An-Nabi Shu’ayb, Sana�, Yemen, with the Reference of its Phytogeographical Distribution. J. of Natural & Applied Sciences Vol. 13, 3 : 357-364 ( 2009)
7. Al-Gifri, A. N.: The Yemeni origin of some Botanical Scientific names. J. of Natural & Applied Sciences Vol. 10, 2 : 229-236 ( 2006a)
8. Al-Gifri, A. N.: Contribution to the vegetation of Hadramout, Yemen. J. of Natural & Applied Sciences Vol. 10, 2 : 291-297( 2006b)
9. Al-Gifri, A. N. et al.: The Encyclopaedia of the Medicinal plants of UAE. Zayed complex for herbal research & traditional medicine, Abu Dhabi, UAE 250p ( 2005) ( Book)
10. Lavranous, J., McCoy, T. & A.N. Al-Gifri: Aloe irafensis A beautiful new distichous species from Yemen. Cactus & Succulent Journal (U.S.). Vol. 76, 3: 134-138 (2004)
11. Al-Gifri, A. N. & & S.A. Gabali: Coastal Sabakhat in Yemen.- In . Barth & Boer.(ed.), Sabakhat Ecosystems: 141-146 (2002) Kluwer Academic Publishers ( Book)
12. Al-Gifri, A.N. et al: Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of Caralluma arabica. J. Ethnopharm. 76:155-158 (2001a)
13. Thulin, M. & AI-Gifri, A. N.:Two new species of Acacia (Leguminosae - Mimosoideae) from Yemen, Nordic J. Bot. 20:691-696 ( 2001b)
14. Thulin, M., A. N. Al-Gifri, S. A. Gabali & M. A. Hussein: Addation to Yemen Flora. In I.Friis & O. Ryding (ed.), Biodiversity Research in the Horn of Africa Region. 54: 137-153 (2001c) . Proc .Eritria & Ethiopia Conf. Copenhagen. The Royal Danish Academy of Science and Letters.
15. Al-Gifri, A.N & S.A. Gabali: The present status of floristic knowledge in the Republic of Yemen. Proc.APSG Workshop, 78-85 (1999a)
16. Favell, P., Miller, B. & Al-Gifri, A.N : Notes on two Aloes from Yemen, including the description of new species, Aloe ahmarensis. Cactus & Succulent Journal (U.S.). Vol. 71, 5: 257-261 (1999b).
17. Schultz, M., Mies, B. & Al-Gifri, A.N.: New localities of some Paulia species (Lichinaceae, lichenized Ascomycotina) from Socotra (Indian Ocean). – Bryologist 102: 61-66.( 1999c)
18. Lavranous, J. J. & A. N. Al-Gifri: A new, spiny Euphorbia and an amplified description of a perennial woody species, both from the Hadramout, Yemen. Cactus & Succulent Journal (U.S.). Vol. 71, 3: 135-142 (1999d).
19. Deil, U. & A. N. Al-Gifri : Montane and Wadi Vegetaion.- In . Ghazanfar, S.A & Fisher, M.(ed.), Vegetation of Arabian Peninsula 6: 125-174 (1998a) Kluwer Academic Publishers ( Book)
20. K�rschner, H., Al-Gifri, A.N., Al-Subai, M.Y. & Rowaishad, A.K: Vegetational patterns within coastal salines in southern Yemen. – Feddes Rep. 109: 147-159. (. 1998b)
21. Al-Gifri, A. N. & W. A. Qani: The vegetation of Shabwa (Yemen) and its role in the water equilibrium in the area. Proc. first waters Symposium in Shabwa. Faculty of Oil and Mineral. December 11-13, 1997 (in Arabic)
22. AI-Gifri, A. N. & H. Kurschner: First records of bryophytes from Hadramout and Abyan, Yemen. Nova Hedwigia 62:137-148 (1996a)
23. Thulin, M. & A. N. AI-Gifri: The Frankincense Trees ( Boswellia spp.) on Socotra. First International Scientific Symposium on Socotra Island, Aden 24-28 March (1996b)
24. AI-Gifri, A. N., H. Kurschner & B. Mies: New records, additions and New species, Sematophyllum socotrense Buck (Sematophyllaceae , Musci) to the bryophyte flora of Socotra (Yemen), studies in Arabian bryophytes 19. Nova Hedwigia 61:467- 480 (1995a)
25. Thulin, M. & AI-Gifri, A. N.: Euphorbia applanata sp. nov.
(Euphorbiaceae ) from Yemen, with a note on E. quaitensis, Nordic J. Bot.
15:193-195 (1995b)
26. AI-Gifri, A. N. & AI-Subai, M. Y.: Vegetation between Abyan - Modia (Yemen), Feddes Report. 105 (3-4) 226-234 (1994a)
27. Thulin, M. & AI-Gifri, A. N.: Cucumus canoxyi (Cucurbitaceae), a New species from Southern Yemen, Nordic J. Bot. 14:315-317 (1994b)
28. AI-Gifri, A. N. & Hussien, M. A.: Plant communities along the road from Aden to Shiekh Salem, Abyan (Yemen). Feddes Report. 104(3-4): 267-270 (1993a)
29. Dubai, A. S., Al-Gifri, A. N. & El- Monyeri, M: Studies in the Flora of Yemen 3: on the flora of Wadi Dahr. Candollea 48 101-109 (1993b)
30. Al-Gifri, A. N: Studies in the Flora of Yemen 1: New record of Legumes for Flora of Aden. Candollea 47 215-217 (1992a)
31. Al-Gifri, A. N: Studies in the Flora of Yemen 2: New record for Flora of Aden. Candollea 47: 613-619 (1992b)
32. AI-Gifri, A.N., Abdul Gani, A-H. & Salem, M. F.: Weeds of Delta Abyan (Yemen). A perlimenary study: Symposium of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Aden, 25-27 (1 992c)
33. Gabali,S. A, & A. N. AI-Gifri: A survey of the vegetation of Hadramout, Yemen. Frag. Flor. Geobotanica, 36:127-134 (1991a)
34. AI-Gifri, A. N.: Salt tolerant plants in Aden (Yemen). Frag. Flor. Geobotanica. 36:289-292 (1 991 b)
35. AI-Gifri, A. N.: Common weeds in Aden (Yemen). Acta Bio. Silesiana,19 (36):26-33 (1991c)
36. El-Monayeri, M., A. A. Alhubaishi, A. S. Dubaie & A. N. AI-Gifri: Habitata and vegetation of Wadi Dahr Ill - The wadi bed ecosystems. Bul. Fac. Sci. Assiut Uni. 20:25-42 (1991d)
37. AI-Gifri, A, N. & S. A.Gabali: Notes on the distribution of shrubs and trees in Aden (Republic of Yemen). Fragm. Flor. Geobot. 35:89-95 (l99l e)
38. Gabali, S. A. & AI-Gifri, A. N.: Flora of South Yemen - Angiosperm. A provisional checklist. Feddes Repertor. 101:373-383 (1 990)
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