Prof. Sameh S. Ali is a biophysicist and translational scientist whose career spans mitochondrial physiology, cancer metabolism, aging biology, oxidative stress medicine, and nanomedicine. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Tohoku University, Japan, where he studied magnetic field effects on free radical reactions — the methodological foundation of his subsequent use of EPR spectroscopy as a primary research tool.
A distinguished alumnus of Ain Shams University (BSc, First Class Honors) and Tohoku University, Japan (MSc, PhD), Dr. Ali’s postdoctoral and faculty career spans elite institutions including Washington University in St. Louis and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He founded and directed the Center for Aging and Associated Diseases at Zewail City of Science and Technology, establishing state-of-the-art platforms for integrative biomedical research.
Internationally recognized for his work on cancer metabolism, immunometabolism, aging, and neurodegeneration, Dr. Ali’s scientific contributions are reflected in his extensive publication record, patents, and high citation impact. He has received national and international grants and awards, including the Egyptian State Excellence Award in Basic Sciences and NIH Quantitative Career Award.
Dr. Ali has served on expert committees for Egypt’s Human Genome Project, international molecular biology networks, and translational research advisory boards. He is an editor and reviewer for leading journals such as eLife and Frontiers in Oncology and has orchestrated major conferences advancing cancer and biomedical science in Egypt.