Dr. Rahma Amen

Scientist (Guest)
Dr. Rahma Amen
Building A 71, Room 451 (Büro)
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam

Function and Responsibilities:

I am a guest postdoctoral scientist (research associate) at GFZ, where I contribute to ongoing research projects, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support the dissemination of scientific findings through publications and presentations. My work involves conducting independent research, data analysis, and mentoring junior researchers where applicable.

Research Interests:

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Microbial Ecology and Soil Ecosystems
  • DNA Metabarcoding and Genetic Analysis
  • Feeding Behavior and Diet Assessment
  • Geometric Morphometrics Analysis
  • Ecological Interactions and Biodiversity
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches in Evolutionary Research
  • Environmental and Climate Change Impacts on Evolutionary Processes
  • Conservation Biology and Ecosystem Functioning
  • Computational and Statistical Methods in Evolutionary Studies

Career:

Since 2024
Guest Scientist, The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany

2022 – 2023
Postdoctoral Fellow, The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany

2016 – 2022
PhD Student, Potsdam University, Potsdam, Germany

2007 – 2016
Lecturer (On Study and Work Leave), Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt

Since 2022
Assistant Professor, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt (on leave)

Education:

2017 – 2023
Doctor rerum naturalium in Evolutionary Biology, Potsdam University, Germany

2011 – 2014
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology (ISATEC), Faculty of Biology and Chemistry, Bremen University, Germany

2002 – 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), University of Aswan, Egypt

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