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Dr Ahmed Fayaz BSc Joint Hon, MSc, PGCE, PhD, Postgrad

Laboratory Technician

Doctoral Co-Supervisor
School of Veterinary Science

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 83453, 02102667709
    Location: 1.13, L1, Wool Building, Epicentre
    Campus: Turitea
  • Ph: 83453, 02102667709
    Location: 1.1, L1, Hopkirk Research Institute
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science - King's College London, University of London (1993)
  • Master of Science - University of Peradeniya (2006)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education - King's College London, University of London (1993)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2013)
  • Postgraduate Certificate - University of Peradeniya (2005)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Co-Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Biological Sciences (060000): Ecology (060200):
Environmental Sciences (050000):
Evolutionary Biology (060300): Genetics (060400):
Information And Computing Sciences (080000):
Languages, Communication And Culture (200000):
Microbiology (060500): Plant Biology (060700):
Technology (100000)

Research Outputs

Journal

Mwenifumbo, M., Cookson, AL., Zhao, S., Fayaz, A., Browne, AS., Benschop, J., . . . Burgess, SA. (2023). Corrigendum: The characterisation of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli from dairy calves. Journal of medical microbiology. 72(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Burgess, S., Fayaz, A.
Prinsen, G., Baker, M., Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Douwes, J., Fayaz, A., . . . Yeung, P. (2023). “We don't really do doctors.” messages from people diagnosed with occupational leptospirosis for medical professionals on infection, hospitalisation, and long-term effects. Heliyon. 9(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Douwes, J., Fayaz, A., Littlejohn, S., Nisa, S., Prinsen, J., Yeung, P.
Mwenifumbo, M., Cookson, AL., Zhao, S., Fayaz, A., Benschop, J., & Burgess, SA. (2023). The characterisation of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli from dairy calves. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 72(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Burgess, S., Fayaz, A.
Nisa, S., Vallee, E., Marshall, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Yeung, P., Prinsen, G., . . . Benschop, J. (2023). Leptospirosis in Aotearoa New Zealand: Protocol for a Nationwide Case-Control Study. JMIR Research Protocols. 12
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Douwes, J., Fayaz, A., Littlejohn, S., Marshall, J., Nisa, S., Prinsen, J., Vallee, E., Yeung, P.
Bloomfield, SJ., Midwinter, AC., Biggs, PJ., French, NP., Marshall, JC., Hayman, DTS., . . . Benschop, J. (2021). Genomic adaptations of Campylobacter jejuni to long-term human colonization. Gut Pathogens. 13(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Biggs, P., Fayaz, A., French, N., Hayman, D., Marshall, J., Midwinter, A.
Muylaert, RL., Davidson, B., Ngabirano, A., Kalema-Zikusoka, G., MacGregor, H., Lloyd-Smith, JO., . . . Hayman, DTS. (2021). Community health and human-animal contacts on the edges of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. PLoS ONE. 16(11 November)
[Journal article]Authored by: de Lara Muylaert, R., Fayaz, A., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
Greening, SS., Zhang, J., Midwinter, AC., Wilkinson, DA., Fayaz, A., Williamson, DA., . . . French, NP. (2021). Transmission dynamics of an antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter jejuni lineage in New Zealand's commercial poultry network. Epidemics. 37
[Journal article]Authored by: Anderson, M., Fayaz, A., French, N., Gates, M., Midwinter, A.
Burgess, SA., Aplin, J., Biggs, PJ., Breckell, G., Benschop, J., Fayaz, A., . . . Midwinter, AC. (2021). Characterisation of AmpC and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing E. coli from New Zealand dairy farms. International Dairy Journal. 117
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Biggs, P., Burgess, S., Fayaz, A., Midwinter, A.
Toombs-Ruane, LJ., Benschop, J., French, NP., Biggs, PJ., Midwinter, AC., Marshall, JC., . . . Burgess, SA. (2020). Carriage of Extended-Spectrum-Beta-Lactamase- and AmpC Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Strains from Humans and Pets in the Same Households. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 86(24), 1-15
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Biggs, P., Burgess, S., Douwes, J., Fayaz, A., French, N., Marshall, J., Midwinter, A., Roberts, M.
Phiri, BJ., Pita, AB., Hayman, DTS., Biggs, PJ., Davis, MT., Fayaz, A., . . . Death, RG. (2020). Does land use affect pathogen presence in New Zealand drinking water supplies?. Water Research. 185
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Fayaz, A., French, N., Hayman, D., Pita, A.
Davys, G., Marshall, JC., Fayaz, A., Weir, RP., & Benschop, J. (2020). Campylobacteriosis associated with the consumption of unpasteurised milk: Findings from a sentinel surveillance site. Epidemiology and Infection.
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., Fayaz, A., Marshall, J.
Wilkinson, DA., Rogers, LE., Fayaz, A., Akhter, RN., Biggs, PJ., French, NP., . . . Midwinter, AC. (2019). Draft whole-genome sequences of Campylobacter strains isolated from brushtail possums in New Zealand. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8(47)
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Fayaz, A., French, N., Midwinter, A.
French, NP., Zhang, J., Carter, GP., Midwinter, AC., Biggs, PJ., Dyet, K., . . . Williamson, DA. (2019). Genomic analysis of fluoroquinolone- And tetracycline-resistant campylobacter jejuni sequence type 6964 in humans and poultry, New Zealand, 2014-2016. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 25(12), 2226-2234
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Fayaz, A., French, N., Midwinter, A.
Wilkinson, DA., O'Donnell, AJ., Akhter, RN., Fayaz, A., Mack, HJ., Rogers, LE., . . . Midwinter, AC. (2018). Updating the genomic taxonomy and epidemiology of Campylobacter hyointestinalis. Scientific Reports. 8, Retrieved from https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-20889-x
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Fayaz, A., French, N., Midwinter, A.
MacKay, MB., Fayaz, A., Wiedow, C., Smith, G., & Gardiner, SE. (2012). Vireya Rhododendron in New Zealand: Potential for international conservation. New Zealand Garden Journal. 15(1), 23-29 Retrieved from http://www.rnzih.org.nz/RNZIH_Journal/Pages_23-29_from_2012_Vol15_No1.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Fayaz, A.

Book

Fayaz, A.(2011). Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants Identification and Cultivation of Over 3000 Tropical Plants. : Ahmed Fayaz
[Authored Book]Authored by: Fayaz, A.
Fayaz, A.(2011). Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants Identification and Cultivation of Over 3000 Tropical Plants. : Firefly Books Limited
[Authored Book]Authored by: Fayaz, A.

Conference

Wilkinson, DA., O'Donnell, AJ., Akhter, RN., Fayaz, A., MacK, HJ., Rogers, LE., . . . Midwinter, AC. (2018). Updating the genomic taxonomy and epidemiology of Campylobacter hyointestinalis.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Biggs, P., Fayaz, A., French, N., Midwinter, A.
Benschop, J., Allan, K., Bastos, A., Collins-Emerson, J., Crump, J., Dobigny, G., . . . Rubbo, P. (2016). African and leptospirosis. (pp. 1 - 1). , Otago global health institute 9th annual confernce
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Benschop, J., Collins-Emerson, J., Fayaz, A.

Uncategorised

Muylaert, R., Davidson, B., Ngabirano, A., Kalema-Zikusoka, G., MacGregor, H., Lloyd-Smith, J., . . . Hayman, D.JulyMuylaert, RL., Davidson, B., Ngabirano, A., Kalema-Zikusoka, G., MacGregor, H., Lloyd-Smith, JO., . . . Hayman, DTS.JulyJanuaryMuylaert, RL., Davidson, B., Ngabirano, A., Kalema-Zikusoka, G., MacGregor, H., Lloyd-Smith, JO., . . . Hayman, DTS.JulyFebruaryFebruary
[Preprint]Authored by: Fayaz, A., Hayman, D., Knox, M.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 1 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Natalia Gonzalez Gonzalez - Doctor of Philosophy
    Antimicrobial resistant bacteria and their genes in dairy calves and their environment.