P.O. Box: 36
Postal Code: 123
Al Khoud
Sultanate of Oman e-mail: ratiba@squ.edu.om
Single
Omani
Arabic & English
 Bachelor of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, December 2002.
Biotechnology
Introductory Genetic, Introductory Microbiology, Introduction to
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bacteriology& Microbial Biotechnology, General Chemistry I &
II, Organic Chemistry and Plant & Animal Physiology.
September 2001 - May2002
 Biological control of nematode (parasitic worm that infect different plant parts) by using living microorganism (fungi).
 87 soil samples were collected from different regions in Oman, and analyzed for the presence of nematode- trapping fungi by Stereoscopic microscope.
 Isolation of parasitic nematodes from infected soil by sieving and centrifugation methods.
 Identification of isolated nematode-trapping fungi by using international keys of taxonomy.
 The trapping efficiency and growth rate of the isolated fungi were tested and the results were analyzed by SPSS and Excel.
Note: This was the first record of nematode-trapping fungi in Oman and was published in
Kuwait Journal of Science And Engineering. For more information See attached articles .

 Master of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, December 2010.
Major
Biology
September 2009 - May2010
Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery (MEOR): the use of microorganisms to increase production
SCREENING FOR MICROBIAL CONSORTIA AND THEIR METABOLITES FOR
MICROBIAL ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY IN OMANI OIL WELLS
 Atotal of 33 genera and 58 species were identified from Wafra oil wells and Suwihat production water.
 All of the identified microbial genera were first records in Oman and most of them were found to be anaerobic, thermophilic and halophilic, which might be good candidates for
MEOR.
 Microbial consortia in brine samples were identified using a16s rRNA gene sequencer and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis.
15/06/2002 to 30/07/2002
15/09/2002 to 20/12/2002
15/06/2003 to 30/07/2003
Student Teaching Assistant
In General Biology II, Microbiology & Introduction to Biotechnology, Department of Biology,
SQU
 Preparation of laboratory experiments.
 Teaching students in the laboratory and help them to carry out the experiment.
 Preparation quizzes for the students.
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15/01/2003 to 30/01/2003
Research Assistant
Research Project:
Effect of heat and transport on levels of adrenaline and nor adrenaline in
Omani goat
Project Supervisor:
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Kindy, Department of Biology.
 Excretion of Adrenaline and Nor adrenaline hormones from blood samples of Omani goats.
 Analyzed the concentration of the hormones by HPLC.
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01/1/2003 - 31/5/2003
Research Assistant
In His Majesty Funds Special Research Project:
Bioactivity–driven chemical investigation of Omani biodiversity from medicinally and agronomically valuable plants. The development of natural
Omani products
Project Supervisor :
Dr. Majek O. Fatope, Department of Chemistry.
 Extraction of volatile essential oils from medical and agricultural plants by steam distillation.
 Preparation of different concentrations of extracted oils and use them as insecticide by test their effect against nemato des and aphids (small insect infect plant’s leaf).
 Extraction of bioactive compounds from fungi and use them as antibiotic.
Note: see the attached article from SQU journal.
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1/10/2003-30/8/2005
Research Assistant
Collaborative Research Project SQU – Petroleum Development Oman
Project Supervisor:
Dr. Heiko Patzelt, Department of Chemistry.
 Bioremediation: using microorganism (bacteria) to degrade and detoxify harmful compounds such as (chemicals and petroleum wastes) that pollute the environment.
 Collection of soil samples from contaminated and treated oil field, analyze them to determine the concentration of hydrocarbons by (Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Soil Test Kit) and compare it with untreated one.
 Isolation of halophilic bacteria from soil samples (oil field) and tests their ability to survive in the presence of crude oil.
 Biotransformation: screen halophilic microorganisms (Bacteria and Archaea) for the ability to degrade different types of hydrocarbons (alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons) under diverse conditions.
 Analyzed the amount of residual hydrocarbons by GC-MS.
 Compile data and assist in routine preliminary analyses, maintain research data in laboratory notebook.
 Operate laboratory and experimental equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, autoclave and analytical balance.
 Follow established procedures to prepare solutions, media and reagent using stoichiometric calculations for measuring, perform library research to find appropriate procedures, as required.
 Test the sensitivity of isolated bacteria against different antibiotics.
 Determine the optimum magnesium and sodium chloride that required by the bacteria by UV spectra (USB-ISS-UV/VIS) and the results were compared by Excel.
 Chemotactic experiments to test the movement of microorganism toward attractant chemicals.
 TLC identification of the lipid composition of isolated microbial strains.
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 Training of research students in the laboratory.
Note: This was a published in SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and production. For more information see the attached article & web sites: www.halophiles.info
& www.spe.org
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20/9/2005- 1/11/2007
Lab Instructor
Oman Medical College (Biology Department)
 Handle all lab resources: e.g. glassware, chemicals, instruments and equipment.
 Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment in proper working order.
 Prepare other laboratory materials, solutions and software.
 Arrange for the servicing of lab equipment, as and when necessary.
 Take care of laboratory specimens and live animals.
 Maintain an up-to-date inventory of chemicals, equipment and stationery
 Prepare purchase lists for the procurement of laboratory supplies.
 Report any damage or disrepair of the labs, furniture or installations.
 Demonstrate correct laboratory procedures, including safety education.
 Prepare and conduct lab examinations under the supervision of course instructors.
 Grade lab assignments, lab reports, short tests and examinations during and at the end of courses.
 Keep accurate records of students’ attendance and academic attainments.
 Respond posi tively to students’ requests for consultations.
 Assist with field trips.
 Ensure that the labs have complete first aid kits at all times.
 Practice and enforce lab safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
 Raise awareness about safety in the laboratory through clear sign-posting, including the safe handling of hazardous materials.
 Ensure that any chemicals or other equipment are stored in their designated areas when not in use.
 Supervise the proper disposal of laboratory waste materials.
 Direct the cleaning of laboratory spaces, either during or outside sessions, to maintain the highest level of cleanliness and safety at all times.
 Provide the necessary training and guidance to new lab instructors/assistants.
 Assist teaching staff with exam invigilation and proctoring assignments.
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 In charge of biology club & helping them to actively participate in various inter college and outer college activities.
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7/11/2007
Lab technician in Sultan Qaboos University (Biology Department)
 Take care of laboratory specimens and live animals.
 Maintain an up-to-date inventory of chemicals, equipment and stationery
 Prepare purchase lists for the procurement of laboratory supplies.
 Report any damage or disrepair of the labs, furniture or installations.
 Demonstrate correct laboratory procedures, including safety education.
 Prepare and conduct lab examinations under the supervision of course instructors.
 Grade lab assignments, lab reports, short tests and examinations during and at the end of courses.
 Handle all lab resources: e.g. glassware, chemicals, instruments and equipment.
 Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment in proper working order.
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7/11/2013
Molecular Biology Application Specialist in Sultan Qaboos University ( Central Analytical and
Applied Research Unit)
(CAARU)
 Carry out routine lab work such as preparation of chemical reagents, media and culturing of microorganism.
 Operation and maintenances of Gene Sequencer Machine with knowledge of Bioedit soft ware analysis and GeneScane software analysis.
 Operation and maintenances of Ion Torrent (PGM) with knowledge of fragment and library preparation.
My topics of interest are microbiology and molecular Biology and I was trained in
Gene Squencer which was conducted by Applied Biosystem in UK (2008),
Preparative HPLC and Mini Spray Drayer in Switzerland (2011) by Buchi
Company , IonTorren Sequencer (PGM) by Life Technologies Company in
Germany (2013). Recently I have finish my training in NGS and Ion Torrent
Sequencing Analysis in Bologna University (2015).
In addition I have publications in scientific journals and I'm an SPE member (SPE
-98568-PP).
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 High computer literacy: e.g.: MS Windows, MS Excel & MS Access.
 Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in Arabic and English.
Reading, surfing the internet, walking & cooking
Dr. Heiko Patzelt, Department of Chemistry, SQU
Telephone 24415477, Patzelt@squ.edu.om.
Dr. Abdulkadir Elshafie, Department of Biology, SQU
Telephone 24415439, elshafie@squ.edu.om.
Dr. Saif Al- Bahry, Department of Biology, SQU
Telephone 24416868 snbahry@squ.edu.om.
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