Dairy Sciences Department
Department Overview
The Department of Dairy Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, aspires to prepare qualified technical professionals in dairy processing who can meet the evolving needs of local and international labor markets, conduct applied research with economic benefits, serve the surrounding community, and play a leading role in nutrition education and awareness.
Department Vision
The Department of Dairy Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, aims to prepare qualified technical professionals in dairy processing to meet the evolving needs of local and international labor markets, conduct applied research with economic benefits, serve the surrounding community, and play a leading role in food and nutrition education and awareness.
Department Mission
The Department of Dairy Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, through its Food Processing (Dairy Science) Program, is committed to preparing qualified technical professionals in dairy science and technology. The program equips graduates with the scientific foundations, knowledge, and technical skills required in accordance with the National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) for Dairy Science Programs in the Agricultural Sciences sector and the needs of the local labor market. The Department also conducts applied research and serves as an expertise center, providing scientific and technical consultancy that contributes to environmental development and community service in Upper Egypt.
Department Objectives
Preparing Graduates to Compete in the Labor Market.
Contributing to Sustainable Environmental and Community Development.
Conducting Applied Scientific Research with Economic Benefits.
Establishing an Expertise Center for Agricultural Consultancy and Agro-Processing in Sohag.
Building and Developing the Capacities of Agricultural Sector Workers.
Head of Department
The Department of Dairy Science focuses on three main areas: education, scientific research, and community service and environmental development.
First: Educational Process
At the undergraduate level, the Department aims to prepare agricultural engineers and provide them with fundamental knowledge of dairy science and dairy processing technology. Graduates are equipped to establish small businesses producing dairy products that meet acceptable quality standards and consumer needs. The Department also prepares Dairy Science graduates to contribute to specialized research based on their knowledge of dairy chemistry, technology, microbiology, and dairy products.
Second: Scientific Research
The Department’s research activities focus on applying modern technologies and scientific methods to develop food products with extended shelf life, strong market competitiveness, and nutritional and health benefits that meet consumer needs.
Third: Community Service and Environmental Development
The Department contributes to meeting community demand for dairy and dairy products by focusing on affordability, quality, and shelf life. It also supports community service and environmental development through specialized training courses organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. Furthermore, the Department serves as an expertise center for professionals and those interested in the dairy industry.
Head of Department
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdellah Abdellatif Abdellah
Department Staff
| No. | Name | Position | General Specialization | Specific Specialization | CV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Abdel Aal Abdeen Ali | Professor (Emeritus) | Dairy Science | Dairy Science | View CV |
| 2 | Dr. Abdellah Abdellatif Abdellah | Associate Professor and Head of Department | Dairy Science | Dairy Microbiology and Technology | View CV |
| 3 | Dr. Mohamed Farghaly Younes | Associate Professor | Dairy Science | — | View CV |
| 4 | Dr. Atiet Allah Hassan Atiet Allah | Associate Professor | Dairy Science | — | View CV |
| 5 | Dr. Amani Gaber Mahmoud | Assistant Lecturer | Dairy Science | — | — |
| 6 | Dr. Noha Abdel Sadek Ahmed | Assistant Lecturer | Dairy Science | — | — |
| 7 | El-Badry Safwat Hamdy | Demonstrator | — | — | — |
| 8 | Reham Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed | Demonstrator | — | — | — |
| 9 | Rehab Khallaf Abdel Shafy El-Sayed | Demonstrator | — | — | — |
| 10 | Amira Khaled Ibrahim | Demonstrator | — | — | — |
| 11 | Marwa Essam Hamed | Demonstrator | — | — | — |
الجهاز الاداري
| No. | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ragab El-Zayan Hashem | Department Laboratory Technician |
| 2 | Omar Tawfik Khalil | Department Secretary |
Research Plan
The Dairy Science Department’s research plan for the three-year period focuses on the following areas:
Improving and developing traditional dairy products, including cheese, butter, ghee, fermented milk, and ice cream.
Maximizing the utilization of dairy by-products, such as skim milk, whey, and buttermilk.
Assessing the quality and safety of local dairy products to determine their compliance with Egyptian standards.
Extending the shelf life of dairy products.
Developing value-added functional foods.
Producing foods tailored to the needs of specific population groups.
Improving the yield and textural properties of selected dairy products.
Enhancing the nutritional value of dairy products.
Reducing product losses and production costs.
Modernizing dairy processing and introducing advanced manufacturing technologies.
Developing inspection and testing methods used in the dairy industry.
Contact Us
| No. | Name | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Abdel Aal Abdeen Ali | 11211 | abdelaal.abdelkhair@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 2 | Dr. Abdellah Abdellatif Abdellah | 11212 | abdalah.hassan@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 3 | Dr. Mohamed Farghaly Younes Hassan | 11212 | mohamed_hassan1@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 4 | Dr. Atiet Allah Hassan Atiet Allah | 11212 | ateteallah@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 5 | Ms. Amani Gaber Mahmoud Ahmed | 11223 | amany_ahmed@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 6 | Ms. Noha Abdel Sadek Ahmed Hassan | 11223 | noha_hassan@agr.sohag.edu.eg |
| 7 | Laboratory | 11224 | — |
| 8 | Department Secretariat | 11032 | — |