Professor Gina Samy El-Feky, Ph.D., stands as a distinguished figure in Egypt’s scientific community, currently serving as the Acting President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT). She also holds the role of Supervisor General of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, reflecting her deep commitment to democratizing access to research and educational resources nationwide. With a robust background in pharmaceutical sciences, Professor El-Feky specializes in the innovative field of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, a domain in which she has achieved international recognition, evidenced by over 900 academic citations and an H-index of 14.

Professor El-Feky was instrumental in launching the North African Applied Systems Analysis Center (NAASAC) within ASRT. This landmark initiative established IIASA’s (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) inaugural hub in both North Africa and the broader MENA region. NAASAC operates as a collaborative platform, leveraging advanced systems analysis methodologies to address complex, cross-border challenges such as resource management, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

On the international stage, Professor El-Feky has become a respected voice in science diplomacy. She was elected Vice President of the NAM S&T Centre in India, a leading multilateral institution for South-South cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. Representing Egypt, she actively contributes to key consortia such as the BRICS STI framework, G20 Research and Innovation Working group. SESAME (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) based in Jordan, and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) headquartered in Italy. As Chair of SESAME’s Finance Committee (2021–2025), she has played a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability and strategic growth of the region’s premier research infrastructure project. In addition, she serves as Egypt’s National Member Organization (NMO) representative to IIASA, and as Vice President of IIASA’s Research Engagement Committee.

As Chair of the Women in Science Working Group at the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC-Africa) and an active member of the International Science Council’s Gender Equality Panel, Professor El-Feky spearheads initiatives to advance gender equity in STEM fields. Through these leadership roles, she advocates for policies and programs that empower women scientists, promote inclusive research environments, and address systemic barriers to equal participation across the scientific community.

In addition to her institutional leadership, Professor El-Feky has demonstrated a strong commitment to nurturing scientific talent and fostering educational advancement across Egypt. She is the founder of Gate-Misr (نبوغ ), a prominent national initiative that identifies and supports gifted students, providing them with resources and opportunities to pursue advanced studies. Her influence extends to the significant expansion of Egypt’s Children’s University Program, now encompassing 48 institutions, which introduces young minds to scientific inquiry and critical thinking from an early age.

Her past roles with the Drug Research Council, National Committee of Drugs, and Egyptian Young Academy of Sciences highlight her early impact on pharmaceutical policy. She served as Head of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Program Leader at MSA University’s Faculty of Pharmacy, as well as Deputy of the Technology Innovation and Commercialization Office. She also led the Scientific Research Committee, chaired the Ethics and Safety Committee, and was a member of the National Accreditation Committee of the. FoP, MSA University.

Credentials
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Cairo University); Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (University of Greenwich, UK).