(4in) Green Multifunctional Materials for Decarbonization, Water Remediation and Energy Accessibility.

Through these unique and diverse experiences, I have developed my approach in tackling new scientific challenges. I believe that by taking advantage of my multidisciplinary research during my MS.c., Ph.D. thesis and postdoctoral work, I will become an active and valuable faculty member. My research is focused on utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to study emerging problems in Energy Accessibility, Climate Change Mitigation, and Water Quality through two themes: the first is the development of sustainable biodegradable high-performance materials for water remediation, electrochemical energy storage (batteries and supercapacitors), and wearable electronics. The second is developing engineered photocatalysts made of earth-abundant, low-cost, and non-toxic materials, to convert greenhouse gases and plastic waste into hydrogen and solid carbon nanostructures using solar energy. In addition to my research, at each stage of my career, I have sought opportunities to teach and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students.

Teaching and Mentoring Interests

As an undergraduate at Ain Shams University, I volunteered as an associate advisor during my second, third, and fourth years, helping to teach a weekly seminar on Sustainable Energy offered to first-year students. Another aspect of my advisory role was to act as a mentor to help the students adjust to the university’s unique and demanding atmosphere. During my MS.c. studies, I served as a teaching assistant for six years, as well as a mentor to undergraduate students toward their graduation projects in our group. While at Polytechnique Montréal and U of T, I have also mentored undergraduate and graduate students in Santato’s, Ozin’s and Sain’s groups. This teaching experience included developing ideas and executing research projects, which I consider one of the most professionally rewarding experiences of my young career. I am excited for the chance to keep helping students in developing their scientific curiosity and technical skills toward becoming excellent scientists. I am interested in teaching a wide range of introductory level courses, as well as any courses where fundamental Physics and Chemistry are applied to Materials Science and Engineering, such as in the broad areas of Materials, Renewable Energy (Green Energy Materials), Clean Energy, and Nanomaterials for clean water and climate change mitigation both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Moreover, I am prepared to develop specialized courses on Advances in Nanomaterials, Solid-State Devices, Electrochemistry, Semiconductors, and Mechanics which fall within my core specialization. Sharing this breadth of knowledge and experience with students is my primary reason for seeking an academic career. Further, I have also been involved in the preparation of research grant proposals and progress reports for the funding of critical projects from federal funding agencies and industry partners.