B.Sc. (Biology & Chemistry)	University of Aden, Yemen	July 1981
Ph.D. (SystematicBotany & Plant Protection) with Goldmark.	University of Silesia, Poland	Feb.1992
International Diploma (Herbarium Technique)	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK	July 1995

Awards & Fellowships:

Shield of Zayed Complex for Herbal Research & Traditional Medicine	2005
Shield of Arabian Plant Specialist Group. APSG	2005
Darwin Initiative research grant, UK	1997
Steering Committee Member of Arabian Plant Specialist Group (APSG), Saudi Arabia	since 1996
Member of Species Survival Committee (SSC) of IUCN, Geneva	since 1996
The 20 anniversary award of University of Aden, Yemen	1995
Darwin Initiative research grant, UK	1995
Chairman Flora and Vegetation of Yemen Team, Yemen	since 1993
Gold mark of distinction, University of Silesia, Poland	1992
Member Egyptian Botanical Association, Egypt	since 1992
Member Polish Botanical Association, Poland	since 1989

Professional Experience:

Professor, university of Alkharj, KSA Professor, university of Aden, Yemen	Sept.2009-2010 Feb 06- Date
Research Coordinator & head of ethnobotany Dept. at ZCHRTM, Abu Dhabi, UAE	1998- 2005
Post Doctorate, Royal Botanical Garden, Edinbourgh, UK	1997- 1998
Lecturer University of Silesia, Poland	1988-1992
Instructor University of Aden, Yemen	1981-1984
Head of Dept. of Biology University of Aden, Yemen	1996-1997
Dean of Scientific Research and Postgraduate studies, Yemen	1994-1995
Dean of Collage of Education, University of Aden, Yemen	1995-1996
Associate Researcher University of Uppsala, Sweden	since1992
Associate Researcher University of Frie Berlin, Germany	since1993
Associate Researcher Royal Botanic Garden, UK	since1995
Associate Professor University of Aden, Yemen	since1997
Assistant Professor University of Aden, Yemen	1992-1996
Assistant Lecturer University of Aden, Yemen	1985-1987

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	Since 2006
External examiner for Post grodute students at Karachi University, Pakistan	Since 2003
Supervise graduate and postgraduate students, University of Aden	since 1992
Involved in supervision of postgraduate students, Uppsala University, Sweden	since 1992
Involved in supervision of postgraduate students, Bayerth University, Germany	since 1996

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)