Profile
Prof. of parasitology in the Zoological section / Biological Science Dep. / KAU in Jeddah
General Supervisor on the talnted Center in Girls Section of KAU
Deputy Director of Nanotechnology Center in KAU
Chief in the Zoology Division of the Biological Science Dep. in KAU
Education
- 1980
Bachelor degree from Biology dep.Science College, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 1984
Master degree from Biological Science Dep.Science College, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 1999
Doctorate degree from Biology DepartementScience College, Aberystweyth University, Wales, أبرستوث, بريطانيا
- 1999
Doctorate degree from Biological Science DepScience College, Aberystwyth University in United Kingdom, ويلز, بريطانيا
Employment
- 1980-1984
Demonstrator, King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 1980-1984
Demonstrator, Biological Science Dep, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
- 1984-1999
Lecturer , King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية
Research Interests
-Tahia M. Abdel Aal, A. A. Banaja and Najia A. Al-Zanbagi (1984). Trematodes of fishes from the Red Sea, Two new Hemiurid species including a new genus. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology 14: 609-614.
-Tahia M. Abdel Aal, A. A. Banaja and Najia A. Al-Zanbagi (1985). Trematodes of fishes from the Red Sea, Two new species of Lepidapedon Stafford, 1904 (Lepocreadiidae). Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology 15: 165-170.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, John Barrett, Abdul-Elah A. Banaja (2000) On the use of plant-derived compound (terpenoids and phenolics) from Euphorbia schimperiana as a molluscicidal agent for control of schistosomiasis. Journal of the Medical Research Institute 21(4): 73-78.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, Abdul-Elah A. Banaja , John Barrett (2000) Molluscicidal activity of some Saudi Arabian Euphorbiales against the snail Biomphalaria pfeifferi. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 70 : 119-125.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, Abdul-Elah A. Banaja , John Barrett (2001) Laboratory evaluation of the molluscicidal properties of The methanol extract of Euphorbia schimperiana on the intermediate snail hosts of schistosomiasis. Journal of the Medical Research Institute 22(1): 37-45.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, John Barrett, Abdul-Elah A. Banaja (2001) Laboratory evaluation of the molluscicidal properties of some Saudi Arabian Euphorbiales on Biomphalaria pfeifferi. Acta Tropica 78(1): 23-29.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, (2001) Effect of aqueous extract of neem (Azadriachta indica on Biomphalaria pfeifferi in Saudi Arabia. Bulletin of high Institute of Public Health 31(1): 109.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, (2001) A seasonal effect on the molluscicidal activity of Euphorbia schimperiana methanol extract. Bulletin of high Institute of Public Health 31(1): 57-64.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, Abdul-Elah A. Banaja , John Barrett (2001) The histopathology of Euphorbia schimperiana methanol extract on the gut, digestive gland and epidermal layer of Biomphalaria pfeifferi. Journal of the medical Research Institute 23(2): 25-35.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, (2003) Molluscicidal activity of three Saudi Arabian Euphorbiales against the snail Helisoma duryi. Journal of Egyptian Academic Society for Environmental Development (A- Entomology) 3 (1) : 49- 61.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, (2003 ( A remarkable effect of Jatropha gluaca stems against the snail Gyrulus convexiusculus . Alexandria Journal of Agricultural Research 48 (1) : 129-131.
-Nagia A. Al-Zanbagi (2003). The molluscicidal properties of Euphorbia cyparrissiodes water extract on Biomphalaria Pfeifferi Scientific Journal of Al-Azhar Medical Faculty {Girls} 24 (2) : 575 – 586.
-Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi (2003). Evaluation the mammal toxicity of the Molluscicidal plant, Euphorbia schimperiana in Saudi Arabia. Egyptian Journal of Zoology 41 : 463 – 471.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi (2005). Two Mollucicides from Saudi Arabian Euphorbiales against Bulinus wrighti , Journal of King Abdulaziz University, Science 17 : 11-19.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi and Dalia A. Abuljadayel (2005). Attenuation of Schistosoma mansoni larvae with a molluscicide derived from Euphorbia schimperiana , The Scientific Journal of Al-Azhar Medical Faculty {Girls} 26(1) : 1513-1524.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi, Hala S. Salem and Faten Al Braiken (2005). Trichomonasis among women with vaginal discharge in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia, Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology 35 (3) : 1071-1080.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi and Dalia A. Abuljadayel (2005). Using Euphorbia schimperiana methanol extract as an intepenetrant agent against Schistosoma mansoni cercariae, Journal of Egyptian Academic Society for Environmental Development 6 (4) : 69-77.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi (2005). Euphorbia schimperiana as a molluscicidal and schistosome larvicidal agent, Journal of Union of Arab Biologists,Cario 23 : 235-254.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi , Nabeel Z. Zahid and Dalia A. Abuljadayel (2005). Evaluation of the antischistosomal activity of the molluscicidal plant, Euphorbia schimperiana, Bulletin of High Institute of Public Health 35 (4) : 959- 982.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi and Ebtesam F. Al-Jehani (2006). In vitro screening of two plant extracts on Trichomonas vaginalis, The Egyptian Journal of Medical Science 27 (2) : 373-382.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi and Ebtesam F. Al-Jehani (2007). Recent diagnosis study for the flagellate protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis, Journal of The Egyptian Society of Parasitology, 37 (2) : 361 – 370.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi (2007). Comparative study of myrrh and metronidazole effect on Trichomonas vaginalis in vitro, The Egyptian German Society of Zoology, Invertebrate Zoology & Parasitology 53D: 55 – 76.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi (2007). Histopathological changes related to the mammalian toxicity of the molluscicidal plant, Euphorbia schimperiana, Journal of The Egyptian Society of Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 9(A) : 87 - 103
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi (2008). Comparative study of Myrrh Extract and Spiramycin Drug as growth Inhibitors of Toxoplasma gondii Tachyzoites In Vivo. Egyptian Journal of Zoology, 50 : 159 – 168.
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi (2007). Effectiveness of Myrrh and Spiramycin as Inhibitors for Toxoplasma gondii Tachyzoites In Vivo, Mansoura Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, 15 (2) : 117 - 128
- Najia, A. Al-Zanbagi (2008). Noticeable effect of Juniperus procera as Toxoplasma gondii Tachyzoites Inhibitor In Vivo, The 5th Congress of Scientific Research Outlook in the Arab World, (Under press)
Scientific interests
Training The Female Members At King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA:
1. Trained the University Staff Members on the Workshop of "Learning by fun is becoming one" held at the Educational Development Center, KAU, on 28-29.12.1428H
2. Trained the University Staff Members and Students on the Course of “The miracle
in human skin” held et the Quran Club, Students Affairs on 16.4.1429H
Workshops At King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA:
1. Attended the Workshop on "Introduction to power point" by the Center in Collaboration with Co-Op of King Abdulaziz University, on 22.3.1421 – 9.4.1421H
2. Attended the Workshop on “How suitable the strategic plan components of scientific research on the university for needs and expectations of female section” on 25-26.10.1423H
3. Attended the Workshop on “For Youths are building a better future for Saudi Arabia
Kingdom” on 1425H
4. Participated with Scientific paper on the Workshop “The side effects of swamps resulting from the liquid residue and floods water” in The Water Research Center, on 22.2.1427H
5. Participated on the Workshop “How plans and Designs your subject efficiently, as electronic courses” by The Deanship of Distance Learning, on 6.3.1427H
6. Attended the Workshop on “Environmental Pollution in Costal Areas” by The Water Research Center, on 21.1.1429H
7. Attended the Workshop "Nanotechnology towards Future horizons" on 14-16/6/2008G
Educational Training Course Held At King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA:
1. A Course on “Arab Word ver. 2) held by Computer Center, Educational Affairs
Department on 1412H/1992G
2. A Course on “D-base IV” held by Computer Center, Educational Affairs Department
on 1412H/1992G
3. A Course on "Evaluation manners" held by Center of Educational Development on
1413H/1993G
4. A course on “Methods of Research” held by Center of Educational Development on
1414H/1994G
5. A Course on “Introduction to Internet” held by Center of Educational Development
on 1419H/1998G
6. A Course on “The Methods of Scientific Writing” held by Center of Educational
Development on 1419H/1999G
7. A Course on "Teaching methods about preparing lectures" held by Center of
Educational Development on 1419H/1999G
8. A Course on "Introduction in computer, Windows 98" held by Center of Educational
Development on 1420H/1999G
9. A Course on "Introduction to Internet" held by Center of Educational Development
on 1420H/1999G
10. A Course on “The Methods of How to Prepare and Evaluate Tests” held by Center
of Educational Development on 1420H/1999G
11. A Course on "How to discover your innovation ability" held by Center of
Educational Development on 1420H/2000G
12. A second specific Course for the staff member coming recently to the university,
held by Center of Educational Development on 1421H/2000G
13. A Course on “NLP and communication skills” held by Center of Educational
Development on 1421H/2000G
14. A Course on “Supervision on the scientific thesis” held by Center of Educational
Development on 1422H/2002G
15. A Course on "The Relationship between teacher and student" held by Center of
Educational Development on 1423H/2002G
16. A Course on "Build a subject on the Internet, level I" held by Center of Educational
Development on 1424H/2003G
17. A Course on "Build a subject on the Internet, level II" held by Center of Educational
Development on 1424H/2004G
18. A Course on "How to be an exciting lecture" held by Center of Educational
Development on 1424H/2003G
19. A Course on "Evaluation the tests" held by Center of Educational Development on
1424H/2003G
20. A Course on "Bridges of amity" held by Center of Educational Development on
1425H/2004G
21. A Course on “Consultation the higher intellectual operations” held on the
Conference of Effective Method of Opinion Document for the Prince Abdullah Bin
Abdulaziz, KAU on 1425H/2005G
22. A Course on “Development the communication skills between student and teacher”
held by Center of Educational Development on 1427H/2006G
23. A Course on “Essential of problem oriented” held by Center of Educational
Development on 1428H/2007G
24. The training program for research proposal designing and grants obtaining from international organization, Held by Excellence and innovation development programs, KAU on 1429H/2008G
25. A workshop of "Communications skills" held by Excellence & Innovation Development Programs on 26-30/5/1429 (31 May – 5 June 2008G
26. A workshop of " Train the Trainers" held by Excellence & Innovation Development Programs on 3-8/6/1429 (7 – 12 June 2008G
Participation In Scientific Conferences And Symposiums:
1. Attended the Symposium of Postgraduate studies in Saudi Universities "Future plans" on 2002G
2. Attended the Symposium of The third quality "Models from Applications of complete quality and development" on 1424H
3. Participated on "The Second Saudi conference of Biological Science" in Al-Qaseem City on 1424H
4. Participated on "The Second Saudi conference of Science" in Al-Riyadh City on 1425H
5. Attended the Workshop of "Genetic Engineering in diagnosis of the parasitic diseases" in Cairo on 1425H
6. Attended the Training Course of "Designing and Delivering Effective Instruction for Distance Learning" held in Verginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Summer 2005G
7. Attended the Training Course of "KAU Faculty Development & IDDL Workshop" held in Verginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Summer 2005G
8. Participated on "The 16th conference of Arab Biologists" in Al-Hodeydah City, Yaman on 1426H
9. Attended the First Meeting of "The woman role in community service" in the Educational College, Scientific Sections, Jeddah on 1427H
10. Attended the Lecture of "Nanotechnology" in the Chemistry Department, KAU on 1427H
11. Attended the Day of "Nanotechnology" in KAU on 1427H
12. Participated on "The Third Saudi Conference of Biological Science" in King Saud University, Al-Riyadh City on 1428H
13. Attended the "The Scientific Meeting" in Science College, KAU on 1428H
14. Participated on "The 5th International Conference of Biological Technology and Environmental Science" in Fas City, Morocco on 1428H
15. Participated on "The Efficiency days of Yemen Universities in the Saudi Universities" KAU, Jeddah on 1429H
16. Participated by two inventions in "The First Saudi innovation Exhibition" under
"The development of inventions in the service of development" Al-Riyadh City,
on 1429H
17. Participated on "The 6th International Conference of Biological Technology and
Environmental Science" in Istanbul City, Turkey on 20-27/8/1429 H
Membership Of The Following Committees:
1. Participated in the Academic affairs in the Biology Department, KAU (1400 -1414H)
2. Member in the Examination Committee in Science College, KAU (1410 -1414H)
3. Member in the Buyer Committee in Biology Department, KAU (1404 – 1410H)
4. Authority of Teaching Schedule in Biology Department, KAU (1406 – 1410H)
5. Assistant for the Head Biology Department, KAU (1408–1410H) then (1413–1414)
6. Member in the Committee for Evaluation the antecedents as Technician employee (1413H)
7. Assistant for the Vice Dean for the Science College in the Academic affairs of postgraduate studies (1411 – 1413H)
8. Authority of Postgraduate studies in Biology Department, KAU (1420 – 1421H)
9. Member in the Triple Committee of Postgraduate studies “Examined theses Committee” (1420 – till now)
10. Head of the Social Committee in the Biology Department, KAU (1421 – 1424)
11. Head of the Zoology Branch in the Biology Department, KAU (1421 – 1422)
12. Authority of the first Scientific Exhibition in the Biology Department, KAU (1421H)
13. Authority of organization for the graduates Ceremony in the Science College, KAU (1421H)
14. Head of the Scientific Session in the second annually exhibition of Computers and communications, (1421H)
15. Participated in the organization for the graduates Ceremony in the King Abdulaziz University (1422H)
16. Member of the Postgraduate studies Committee in the Biology Dep., KAU (1423H)
17. Member of the Teaching Schedule Committee in the Biology Dep., KAU (1423H)
18. The Prospect Deputy for the Biology Department, KAU (1424H)
19. Member in the testing questions organization committee, Biology Department, KAU (1427H)
20. The Prospect for the first Exhibition (Learning & fun is becoming one”, Biology Department, KAU (1427H)
21. Member in the Committee of Continuation the requirements of the Strategic technicalities in the King Abdulaziz University (1427/1428H)
22. Candidate from KAU as Cooperator researcher in the Human Rights Association (1428H)
23. Member in the Consultative Science College Council/Female Section (1427/1428H)
24. The Prospector for the Scientific Postgraduate studies Club “4H Bio Club” in the Biology Department (1428 – till now)
25. The Prospect for the second Exhibition (Learning & fun is becoming one”, Biology Department, KAU (1428H)
26. Candidate from KAU as Cooperator researcher in the Water Field/Electricity and water Ministry (1428H)
27. Member of the Contraction Committee in the Biology Department, KAU (1428H)
28. Head of the Envisioned Committee for the Scientific Museum in Science College/ Girls Section (1428H)
29. Effective member in the Egyptian Biotechnology and environmental Science Association / Science College/Zagzeg University (1428 – till now)
30. Participated in the Arbitration of talent and innovation “Mohebah” Exhibition for Science and Engineering, Dar Alrowad School, Jeddah (1429H)
31. Participated in the Arbitration of Quran Club/Student affairs / KAU under “Miracles in Quran and Sonah” (1429H)
Membership In Scientific Associations:
1. Member in the Science and life Association/Science College/Sedi Mohammed Bin Abdullah University (1428 – till now)
2. Member in the Arab Biologists Association/Cairo University (1428 – till now)
3. Member in the German Egyptian Association for Zoology/Science College/Cairo University (1428 – till now)
Civic And Philanthropic Activities:
1. Assistant Director of The Summer Program for Children and wives of Academic Staff of King Abdulaziz University (1418H)
2. Director of The Summer Program for Children and wives of Academic Staff of King Abdulaziz University (1419H) and (1420H)
3. Member in the Commission on scientific miracle of the Koran and Sunna (1424H –
till now)
4. Judgment Researches Competition “Human brain secrets” in Saudi Scientific Club (1427H)
5. Member in the Female Committee of Saudi Scientific Club, Jeddah KSA (1428/1429H)
6. Chief of summer program "Treasures of Nature," which was held from 2-7- 2-8 / e
1429 at the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of King Abdul Aziz and under the
Foundation of King Abdul Aziz and his men of talent and creativity (1429 H)