Associate Professor at EAEA, Egypt
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Aydia is a distinguished chemist with a profound expertise in nuclear and radiochemistry. Based at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, his career reflects a strong commitment to advancing the field of radioisotope production and nuclear medicine. 🌟
Professional profile
Education🎓
Dr. Aydia earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Ain Shams University in 2012, following a Master’s degree from Zagazig University in 2007. He completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry at Zagazig University in 1999, graduating with a “very good” degree. 🎓
Professional Experience🏛️
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Aydia has held significant roles, including Production Manager and Head of the Molybdenum-99 production team at the Radioisotopes Production Facility (RPF). He has led critical projects funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and contributed to key developments in nuclear medicine. 🏭🔬
Research Interest 💻📚
Dr. Aydia’s research focuses on the production and characterization of radiopharmaceuticals and radioisotopes, particularly for medical applications. His work includes developing new materials for 99Mo/99mTc generators and exploring advanced methods for radionuclide production. His publications span various aspects of nuclear chemistry and radioisotope applications. 🔬📚
Achievements🏅
- Chief Scientific Investigator (CSI) for Coordinated Research Project (CRP) funded by IAEA on “New Ways of Producing 99Mo/99mTc Generators” (2017-2021).
- Participation in CRP funded by IAEA on “Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals Labeled with New Emerging Radionuclides” (2016-2019).
- Production Manager at the Radioisotopes Production Facility (RPF) at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA) since July 2017.
- Head of Molybdenum-99 Production Team at RPF since 2009.
- Participated in the cold and hot commissioning of Molybdenum-99 production from nuclear fission of U-235 at RPF.
- Nuclear Security and Safeguard Officer at RPF since 2009, involved in safeguard reports and periodic inspections.
- Led Projects on the development and characterization of radiopharmaceutical materials published in notable journals:
- “Mesoporous manganese oxide/multiwalled carbon nanotubes as a base material for the 99mTc/99Mo generator” (2024).
- “The use of a poly cerium chloride nanocomposite for the 99Mo/99mTc generator” (2023).
- “Utilization of high specific activity 99Mo for assessing the active manganese oxide as a potential material” (2023).
- Authored over 17 publications in reputed journals, covering various aspects of nuclear chemistry and radiopharmaceuticals.
- Participated in multiple international training courses and workshops on nuclear materials account, control, and radiological protection.
Publications top noted📜
- Mesoporous manganese oxide/multiwalled carbon nanotubes as a base material for the 99mTc/99Mo generator: Development, characterization, and implementation study
📝 Aydia, M.I., Hiekal, A.S., Essa, B.M., Mahmoud, W.H., El-Azony, K.M.
Journal: Progress in Nuclear Energy
Year: 2024
Citations: 0
- The use of a poly cerium chloride nanocomposite as a prospective material for the preparation of a 99Mo/99mTc generator
📝 El-Azony, K.M., Aydia, M.I., Hiekal, A.S., Moustafa, I.M.I., Mohamed, T.Y.
Journal: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Year: 2023
Citations: 1
- Utilization of high specific activity 99Mo for assessing the active manganese oxide as a potential material for 99Mo/99mTc generator
📝 Hiekal, A.S., Aydia, M.I., Essa, B.M., Mahmoud, W.H., El-Azony, K.M.
Journal: Radiochimica Acta
Year: 2023
Citations: 3
- Radiolabeling of lacosamide using highly purified rhenium-188 as a prospective brain theranostic agent
📝 El-Sabagh, H.A., Aydia, M.I., Amin, A.M., El-Azony, K.M.
Journal: Nuclear Science and Techniques
Year: 2020
Citations: 1
- Preparation and characterization of poly nano-cerium chloride for 99Mo production based on neutron activation reactions
📝 Aydia, M.I., Hiekal, A.S., El-Azony, K.M., Mohamed, T.Y., Shahin, I.M.
Journal: Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Year: 2020
Citations: 10
- Feasibility study on production of Sc-47 from neutron irradiated Ca target for cancer theranostics applications
📝 Gizawy, M.A., Mohamed, N.M.A., Aydia, M.I., Soliman, M.A., Shamsel-Din, H.A.
Journal: Radiochimica Acta
Year: 2020
Citations: 13
- Radiochemical separation of reactor produced Sc-47 from natural calcium target using Poly(acrylamide-acrylic acid)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes composite
📝 Gizawy, M.A., Aydia, M.I., Abdel Monem, I.M., Shamsel-Din, H.A., Siyam, T.
Journal: Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Year: 2019
Citations: 12
- Preparation and characterization of zirconium silico188W-tungstate as a base material for 188W/188Re generator
📝 Aydia, M.I., El-Said, H., El-Sadek, A.A., El-Azony, K.M.
Journal: Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Year: 2018
Citations: 8
- Zirconium silicotungstate matrix as a prospective sorbent material for the preparation of 113Sn/113mIn generator
📝 El-Said, H., El-Sadek, A.A., Aydia, M.I., El-Azony, K.M.
Journal: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Year: 2018
Citations: 7
- Separation of Cr(III) from Cr(VI) by Triton X-100 cerium(IV) phosphate as a surface active ion exchanger
📝 El-Azony, K.M., Aydia, M.I., El-Mohty, A.A.
Journal: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Year: 2011
Citations: 10
