Dr. Khalid Fandi Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Professional Summary Dr. Khalid Fandi is an accomplished biochemist with over two decades of experience in molecular biology, microbiology, and biotechnology. He earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from University Putra Malaysia in 2001, with a focus on molecular studies of F6PPK in Bifidobacteria. His academic and research career spans Malaysia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Germany, with significant contributions to nutraceutical and pharmaceutical biotechnology. Academic and Research Experience Faculty Member, Department of Biological Sciences Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Jordan (2005Present) - Head of Department (20062009) - Teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate research Head, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology Technology Park Malaysia (TPM), Malaysia (2004) - Led research on bio-active compounds from microorganisms and medicinal plants - Managed B.Sc. twinning program with California State Universities including Cal Poly Pomona Sabbatical Appointments - Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia (20132014) - Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (20152017) Visiting Researcher, Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry University of Gttingen, Germany (2009) - Funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) - Collaborated with Prof. Hartmut Laatsch on biochemical research Editorial and Professional Activities - Editorial board member and reviewer for reputable international journals - Grand Awards Judge, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Los Angeles (2014, 2016) Publications and Conferences - Authored over 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications - Principal and co-investigator on multiple funded research projects - Regular presenter at international scientific conferences Research Interests - Molecular characterization of microbial and plant-derived enzymes, proteins, and metabolites - Biotechnological applications of microorganisms in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical development