These ambassadors bring a diverse range of expertise and knowledge to support the organization’s mission to globally promote applied microbiology and its potential impact.
The 11 ambassadors were announced in a recent Applied Microbiology news release.
“Our Global Ambassadors help us to reach new audiences, grow our membership and engage a breadth of experience and expertise to deliver our desired impact. Individually, they are deeply committed to their unique area of expertise,” CEO Lucy Harper said in the release. “Collectively, they share our passion and belief that applied microbiology can solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our Global Ambassadors have been appointed to help amplify our campaigns, support our purpose and accelerate discoveries across, and with, our international membership.”
Serving for two years, these ambassadors will play a crucial role in spreading awareness about AMI’s mission and strategies. They’re not just messengers but key players in our communication strategy. Equipped with marketing tools and merchandise, they’ll help expand our membership worldwide.
In the coming weeks, The Microbiologist will spotlight each of the new Global Ambassadors. AMI is also actively seeking more ambassadors from various regions.
Meet the Global Ambassadors
- Alexandre S. Rosado (Saudi Arabia) – Professor of Bioscience at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
- Ayodeji Charles Osunla (Canada) – Postdoctoral Fellow and Project Manager at the Toxicology Center, University of Saskatchewan
- Sérgio Luiz Alves Jr (Brazil) – Associate Professor at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS)
- Ahmed Shibl (United Arab Emirates) – Research Associate at NYU Abu Dhabi Institute and consultant at KAUST, Saudi Arabia
- Durgesh Kumar Jaiswal (India) – Assistant Professor at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University)
- Ashley Shade (France) – Director of Research at the Institute of Ecology and the Environment, Le Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
- Suni Mathew (Finland) – Senior Researcher at the University of Turku
- Chris Greening (Australia) – Professor, Department of Microbiology/Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University
- Ramy K. Aziz (Egypt) – Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Cairo University and Head of the Microbiology and Immunology Research Program at Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt
- George Botsaris (Cyprus) – Associate Professor and Dean of Faculty of Geotechnical Sciences and Environmental Management at Cyprus University of Technology
- Arsalan Zaidi (Pakistan) – Principal Scientist at the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
About Applied Microbiology International
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is the UK’s oldest microbiology society, boasting a truly global reach with more than half of its members based outside the UK. The organization serves microbiologists in universities, private industries, and research institutes worldwide.
AMI is committed to funding research, encouraging participation in its events, and ensuring diverse voices contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals it supports. The society publishes The Microbiologist magazine and partners with Oxford University Press to release three internationally recognized journals, providing a platform for applied microbiologists to amplify their influence and inform evidence-based decision-making worldwide.
