Experience

Worldwide Cancer Research

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Funding Officer

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Heriot-Watt University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

  Research: Developing piezoelectric sensors for wound healing monitoring of chronic wounds. This involves mechanical characterisation of soft tissue based on wave propagation and mechanical testing. Developing flexible electronic sensing platforms for in-vivo studies. Teaching: Tutoring and assisting in teaching. Undergraduate, masters and PhD project design, planning and supervision. Service/Admin: IMPEE RA representative, Establishing School of Engineering RA network (in progress), IMPEE conference organisation, Athena Swann consultation committee, Athena Swann self-assessment team (SAT) Show less



Bangor University

• Post-doctoral Research Officer

  • Feb 2017 - Sep 2018

  Working on the EU H2020 SUMCASTEC project developing semiconductor-based ultrawideband optomicrofluidic platforms for sensing, isolation and neutralization of cancer stem cells. Working on the EU H2020 SUMCASTEC project developing semiconductor-based ultrawideband optomicrofluidic platforms for sensing, isolation and neutralization of cancer stem cells.



MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, The University of Edinburgh

• MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine

• Post-doctoral Research Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2016

  Working as part of the UK Regenerative Medicine Platform hub in engineering and exploiting the stem cell niche. The post focused on stem cells biomechanical and electrical properties in their microenvironment using digital holography and optical coherence tomography. Working as part of the UK Regenerative Medicine Platform hub in engineering and exploiting the stem cell niche. The post focused on stem cells biomechanical and electrical properties in their microenvironment using digital holography and optical coherence tomography.



The Roslin Biocentre

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Part-time Lab. Assistant

  • 2014 - 2015

  Main duties included blood and urine sampling. Analysis of blood gases as well as centrifuging, and storage of samples as part of a pig-based study on the role of paracetamol in drug- induced liver injuries. Main duties included blood and urine sampling. Analysis of blood gases as well as centrifuging, and storage of samples as part of a pig-based study on the role of paracetamol in drug- induced liver injuries.



School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• PG Teaching Assistant

  • 2012 - 2014

  Main duties included demonstrating labs and tutorials for undergraduate students. Main duties included demonstrating labs and tutorials for undergraduate students.



Cardiff University

• Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Part-time Researcher

  • 2010 - 2011

  Teaching: Tutorials and laboratory demonstrations for first year mechanical engineering students. Research: Analytical modelling and motion analysis of shaken baby syndrome Admin/services: Exam invigilation. Participating in organising and running open days for the school of engineering. Teaching: Tutorials and laboratory demonstrations for first year mechanical engineering students. Research: Analytical modelling and motion analysis of shaken baby syndrome Admin/services: Exam invigilation. Participating in organising and running open days for the school of engineering.



Women Connect First Organisation

• Cardiff, United Kingdom

• IT Instructor

  • 2010 - 2011

  Designing and delivering courses on using basic IT skills to women aged 16-50yrs. Designing and delivering courses on using basic IT skills to women aged 16-50yrs.



Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

• Egypt
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • 2007 - 2010

  Worked within the Electronics and Communications Engineering Department, where main duties covered:• Teaching undergraduates in various areas of electronics and communications engineering.• Designing teaching plans and assignments.• Marking and grading assignments and providing feedback on work produced.• Delivering seminars and presentations on a weekly basis to students, colleagues and professors on research carried out.• Preparing forms for international standardisation and other general administrative tasks.• Academic Adviser • Member of the Examination Committee, Registration Committee and Seminar Committee Show less

• • 2004 - 2007

  Main duties included assisting in teaching tutorials and laboratory demonstrations.