Prof Yousry El-Kassaby | Plant Genetics | Lifetime achievement Award

Dr at Faculty of Forestry, The university of British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Yousry A. El-Kassaby is a distinguished Canadian forestry expert with a robust background in population and quantitative genetics. He was born on April 24, 1948, in Alexandria, Egypt, and holds Canadian citizenship. Dr. El-Kassaby earned his Ph.D. in Population and Quantitative Genetics from the University of British Columbia (U.B.C.) in 1980, preceded by an M.Sc. in Quantitative Genetics from the University of Tanta, Egypt, and a B.Sc. in Genetics from the University of Alexandria, Egypt.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

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Education:

Ph.D. in Population and Quantitative Genetics, University of British Columbia, Canada (1980)
M.Sc. in Quantitative Genetics, University of Tanta, Egypt (1976)
B.Sc. in Genetics, University of Alexandria, Egypt (1970)

Work History:

Current: Professor at the Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia
Previous roles include positions at CellFor Inc., Saanich Forestry Centre, Pacific Forest Products Limited, and various academic appointments at UBC

Awards and Distinctions:

IUFRO Scientific Achievement Award (2010)
Professor Honoris Causa at The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (2011)
Canadian Forestry Scientific Achievement Award from the Canadian Institute of Forestry (2017)

Management and Leadership Training:

Academic Leadership Development Program at UBC (2012)
Executive Programs at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (2003)

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Yousry A. El-Kassaby’s research focuses primarily on forest genetics and quantitative genetics, with a specific emphasis on understanding genetic variation and inheritance patterns in tree species such as Douglas-fir and Sitka spruce. His work involves investigating the relationships between genetic markers (such as allozymes) and important quantitative traits, contributing to the understanding of tree breeding, conservation, and management strategies. 🌲 His studies have significant implications for forestry practices, including tree improvement programs and the conservation of genetic diversity in forest ecosystems. 🌳

Citations:

Dr. Yousry A. El-Kassaby has amassed an impressive scholarly impact, with 6,381 citations across 4,259 documents. His research has been cited in 332 documents, indicating widespread recognition within the academic community. Additionally, his h-index, a measure of both productivity and citation impact, stands at 43. This metric reflects the significant influence of Dr. El-Kassaby’s work in the field of forest genetics and quantitative genetics.

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Yousry El-Kassaby | Plant Genetics | Lifetime achievement Award