Dr. Mohamed Donia

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mohamed S. Donia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and an Associated Faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University. He holds a B.Sc. in Pharmacy from Suez Canal University in Egypt and a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Utah. His research interests focus on small-molecule-mediated interactions in complex microbial communities, investigating how diverse microbial populations interact within their ecosystems, such as the human gut and marine invertebrates. By employing computational, chemical, and biological approaches, he aims to decipher and engineer these interactions, enhancing our understanding of microbial dynamics and their implications in health and disease. Donia has received several prestigious awards, including the Pew Biomedical Scholar award and the Director's New Innovator Award from the National Institutes of Health, reflecting his significant contributions to the field of biomedical research and his innovative approach to studying complex biological systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaching and conducting research in Molecular Biology.

Awards

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ASPIRE Award

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Dean Research Innovation Award

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Innovation, Breakthrough, Phase III Award

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Pew Biomedical Scholar

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Director’s New Innovator Award

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.