Ahmed Abd Elmageed

Dr. Ahmed is a highly accomplished academic with a strong background in Chemistry, particularly in the fields of Colloid Chemistry, Nanotechnology, and Molecular Electronics. His academic journey began with a remarkable achievement, earning a B.Sc. in Chemistry with distinction and honours in 2006, where he graduated at the top of his class.

Continuing his pursuit of knowledge, Dr. Ahmed completed his M.Sc. in Colloid Chemistry & Nanotechnology at Minia University, Egypt, in 2011. His master’s degree provided him with a solid foundation in advanced chemistry concepts and specialized knowledge in nanotechnology.

Driven by his passion for research and academic excellence, Dr. Ahmed furthered his education by pursuing a Ph.D. degree at Osaka University, Japan. Under the guidance of Professor Takuji Ogawa, he specialized in nanomaterial science and molecular electronics, earning his Ph.D. degree in 2016.

Following the completion of his doctoral studies, Dr. Ahmed was appointed as a Faculty Fellow (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Chemistry at Osaka University, where he further honed his expertise and contributed to cutting-edge research initiatives.

Currently, Dr. Ahmed holds dual positions as an Assistant Professor (lecturer) at the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Galala University, Egypt, and at Minia University, Egypt. His dedication to academia and his multidisciplinary expertise make him a valuable asset to both institutions.

Dr. Ahmed’s research interests and contributions span a wide range of topics within the realm of Chemistry, including nanomaterial synthesis, molecular electronics, and colloid chemistry. His impressive academic background, combined with his passion for teaching and research, positions him as a respected scholar and educator in the field of Chemistry.

• B.Sc in Chemistry, Minia University, Egypt. 2006
• M.Sc. in Colloid Chemistry & Nanotechnology at Minia University, Egypt. 2011
• PhD degree from Osaka University, Japan. 2016

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• Supramolecular chemistry on nano-carbon materials surfaces.
• Carbon nanotubes and/or graphite research.
• Single molecule magnets.
• Self-assembly of nanostructures on solid surfaces.
• Fabrication of nano-scale devices that employ the self-ordering properties of molecules.
• Pickering Emulsion Polymerization.
• Colloidal nanotechnology, nanoparticles stabilized emulsions.
• Hybrid inorganic-organic nano-materials.
• SPM measurements i.e. STM, AFM.
• Encapsulation of drug using natural biopolymer.
• Water treatment.

Granted Projects 

• Principle Investigator (PI) of a Research Project of Osaka University’s International Joint Research Promotion Program (3^rd call), Japan, entitled as “Studies on the structure and properties of porphyrin based single-molecule magnets on single walled carbon nanotube supramolecules” with total grant of 2,178,934 Japanese Yen (around 18.000 US $) (April – August 2019).
• Researcher of granted project (ID: 46297) from the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), Egypt,entitled as “Lightweight and anti-corrosion composite coatings for sustainable oil & gas pipelines” within the framework of the Applied Sciences Research Grants, with total grant of 1,378,260 Egyptian Pound (around 75.000 US $) for 1.5 year.

Submitted projects

• Project submitted to the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), Egypt “under S. – Egypt Joint Board on Scientific and Technological Cooperation Call” entitled as “Engineering Two-Dimensional Materials “MXenes” at Atomistic and Molecular Scale for High Selectivity Applications”. Project ID: 46401. Role: researcher. Status: under review.

Other Grants

• Osaka University Travel Grant. International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem 2015), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
• Takuji Ogawa Travel Grant. The 231^st Electrochemical Society Meeting (ECS 2017), New Orleans LA, Louisiana, USA.
• Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Travel Grant. The 11^th HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates, 2019, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), Okinawa, Japan.

Awards

• Outstanding Researchers Award. Galala University, Galala, Egypt, 2021-2022.
• Unique Team Presentation Award. The 11^th HOPE Meeting with Nobel laureates, JSPS, Okinawa, Japan, 2019.
• Minia University Publication Award. Minia University, Minia, Egypt, 2019, 2020.
• Ideal Student award. Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia, Egypt, 2006.

Scholarships 

• MEXT Scholarship. 1.5 year fully funded Scholarship, Japanese Government. (April 2015 – September 2016).
• Joint Supervision Scholarship. Two years fully funded scholarship, Egyptian Government. (April 2013 – March 2015).
• Osaka University Scholarship. Two years for waiving tuition fee and enrolment fee exemption, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. (October 2013 – September 2015).

• Assistant Professor (lecturer) (Full time), Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, GALALA University, Galala City, Egypt. (09/2020 till now).
• Assistant Professor (lecturer) (Full time), Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia, Egypt. (May 2018 till now).
• Specially Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor (Full time), Chemistry Department, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan (April 2019 – August 2019).
• Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full time), Chemistry Department, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. (October 2016 – March 2018).
• Specially Appointed Post-doctoral Researcher, Chemistry Department, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. (April 2017 – June 2017).
• Researcher at Chemistry Department, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. (April 2013 – September 2013).
• PhD Student at Chemistry Department, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. (October 2013 – September 2016).
• Teaching Assistant (2014-2015), Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.
• Assistant Lecturer, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia, Egypt. (October 2011 – April 2018).
• Research Assistant, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia, Egypt. (June 2007 – September 2011).

Chemist at Life-Chemical Company, Egypt (summer 2007).

Academic Societies Membership: 

• Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) i.e. Membership No. 725547
• Member of American Chemical Society (ACS) i.e. Membership No. 31497554
• Member of Japanese Chemical Society (JCS) Membership No. 2152399000.
• Member of the Electrochemical Society (ECS) i.e. Membership No. 385338

Journal Topical Advisory Panel Member, i.e.

• Polymers (MDPI).

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/polymers/topic_editors/Innov_Polym_Technol

• Indonesian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Chemistry (IJFAC)

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Peer Reviewer for many scientific journals, i.e.

• ACS Publisher (ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces – ACS Applied Nano Materials).
• Wiley Online Library Publisher (RSC Advances – ChemistrySelect – The Chemical Record – ELECTROPHORESIS – Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry – Chemistry & Biodiversity).
• MDPI Publisher (Energies – Polymers – Molecules – Materials – Nanomaterials – Sustainability- Applied Sciences – Processes – Journal of Functional Biomaterials).
• ELSEVIER Publisher (Infection, Genetics and Evolution).
• Springer Publisher (Monatshefte für Chemie – Archives of Toxicology – Journal of Polymer Research).