Pathologist with more than 35 year-experience in research, teaching, extension services, and training on post harvest diseases including introduction of new techniques for crops and food conservation under local conditions. Adaptive research on post harvest technologies and preparation and implementation of extension programs and guide lines for trainers, extension officers, producers, and exporters on conservation methods from harvesting to marketing. Working on post harvest programs aimed at minimizing food losses in traditional post harvest practices at the farm and village levels including processing, packing, and storage in different parts of Egypt. Developed training for rural women participation in post harvest food losses - prevention programs.