Dr. Elwathig is a biotechnologist specializing in Food Chemistry and Biochemistry. His involvement as a teacher and researcher has also made him an expert in the analysis of halal products. Previously he was working with the National Oilseed Processing and Research Institute (NOPRI) of University of Gezira, Sudan. Now he is a lecturer in the Biotechnology Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering in IIUM and was appointed as Deputy Director (Research and Innovation) at INHART.