Experience

Nuclear Materials Authority

• Egypt
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professor

  • Oct 2020 - Present

• Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2020

  I have delivered expert-level guidance and advisory to four PhD and MSc students to drive their academic success. I have evaluated five scientific peer-reviewed journals. I have carried out comprehensive research and applied findings for analytical methods development. I was also responsible for developing inorganic and polymeric materials for water treatment purposes. Investigation and understanding of structure of anisotropic nanomaterials for important implications on their synthesis and performance in practical applicationsI was responsible for wastewater treatment, separation, and adsorption of metal ions by leveraging nanomaterials.Key accomplishments: • Published 23 papers on analytical method development, material synthesis/characterization, and system optimization.• Contributed to effective decision-making process as a member of scientific committees. Show less

• Lecturer

  • Apr 2010 - Jan 2017

  I have researched innovative ways for creating analytical methods and driving system optimization and managed publication of eight papers. I have conducted research on developing and synthesizing Nanomaterials of new properties. I was involved in the modification of nanoparticle surface. Ligand exchange at the surface of anisotropic metal nanoparticles, opening the way to more complex functionalization. I have developed cloud point extraction as a simple and alternative extraction and preconcentration method. I also contributed to phosphoric acid purification project and extraction of U and REE from monazite project.Here are some of my achievements:• Arranged effective training programs for students to boost knowledge and performance.• Introduced wastewater treatment with low-cost materials. Show less

• Research Chemist

  • Oct 2003 - Apr 2010

  As a Research Chemist, I was involved in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operations of organic synthesis and techniques, physical chemistry, inorganic, and instrumental analysis laboratory. I have established chemical standards, chemical, reagents, and materials for experiments while designing and performing experiments. I also was involved the preparation of samples using different opening methods, including acid digestion. I was responsible for the development of manuals, reports, and presentations while troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment and instruments' for smooth running of operations. I have devised and implemented digital inventory system while adhering to laboratory safety practices and procedures. I have carried out chemical analysis of water samples, rock samples, and soil samples with different techniques, such as atomic absorption spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, titration (conventional wet chemistry), and unconventional methods.A list of my key achievements in this role are given below: • Developed and managed a new lab and established a good reputation, which led to the acquisition of various customers.• Created and implemented new analytical methods to analyze and trace elements and design experiments.• Analyzed new methods to improve the performance of lab instruments, including increasing sensitivity, enhancing accuracy, and reducing interference.• Contributed to the planning, execution, and successful delivery of different projects, such as phosphoric acid purification and extraction of REE/uranium from Monazite.• Won best poster award in the eighth international symposium on new trends in chemistry, Cairo University, Egypt.• Accelerated lab income by 70% through strategic lab planning and strategy development.• Researched field of adsorption, separation, and extraction of metal ions from samples, such as waste water/rock samples. Show less



Machinfy

• Egypt
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Science Fellow

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Tools: Python, Jupyter Lab, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Sklearn Technical skills: Data Pre-processing, Exploratory data analysis, regression, classification, web scraping, APIs, natural language processing, supervised and unsupervised learning, Bayesian statistics. Tools: Python, Jupyter Lab, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Sklearn Technical skills: Data Pre-processing, Exploratory data analysis, regression, classification, web scraping, APIs, natural language processing, supervised and unsupervised learning, Bayesian statistics.



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  In my research experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher, I have used block copolymers to assemble plasmonic nanoparticles (nanoplates/nanorods). I also defined solar desalination and determined water treatment by creating porous carbon materials and carrying out detailed research on gold nanorods, nanoprisms, and block copolymer composite-based membranes. I was responsible for conducting graphene synthesis by implementing CVD method for membrane speaker application. I have performed polymers synthesis and characterization of silver and gold nano prisms for sensing application. I have performed methane conversion with Pt and B porous carbon fibers-based catalysis. Here is a list of my key accomplishments: • Developed new carbon material derived from nature with exceptional solar evaporation efficiency and rate of vaporization reach 4.1 kg/m2/h. • Delivered effective contributions in three scientific papers (still under publication). Show less



INSA Toulouse

• France
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  I also have managed the synthesis and characterization of ultrathin gold nanowires for electronics applications. I have led the self-assembling of metallic nanoparticles, such as Gold, FeC, and FeCo as well as application. Key accomplishments: • Authored and published two papers in highly ranked journals. • Designed and implemented new strategy for self-assembly of metal nanoparticles (under publication). • Received best paper award in NEXT day's conference, Toulouse, France. I also have managed the synthesis and characterization of ultrathin gold nanowires for electronics applications. I have led the self-assembling of metallic nanoparticles, such as Gold, FeC, and FeCo as well as application. Key accomplishments: • Authored and published two papers in highly ranked journals. • Designed and implemented new strategy for self-assembly of metal nanoparticles (under publication). • Received best paper award in NEXT day's conference, Toulouse, France.



Nara Institute of Science and Technology

• Japan
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Performed synthesis of nanoporous silicon and silicon nanowires as anode material in Li-ion battery. Used two- dimensional photon electron diffraction for atomic-level characterization of lithiation and delithiation process of nanoporous silicon. • Researched the importance of nanostructure to release volume expansion of silicon for anode material in Li-ion battery. Performed synthesis of nanoporous silicon and silicon nanowires as anode material in Li-ion battery. Used two- dimensional photon electron diffraction for atomic-level characterization of lithiation and delithiation process of nanoporous silicon. • Researched the importance of nanostructure to release volume expansion of silicon for anode material in Li-ion battery.



Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

• India
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  I have developed catalytic application through synthesis and characterization of palladium NPs and platinum nanoparticles. key accomplishments: • Executed synthesis and characterization of Pd CQD/CNT nanocomposite for electrocatalytic application. I have developed catalytic application through synthesis and characterization of palladium NPs and platinum nanoparticles. key accomplishments: • Executed synthesis and characterization of Pd CQD/CNT nanocomposite for electrocatalytic application.