Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed Abd Elmageed

Dr. Ahmed is a distinguished chemist with a remarkable academic journey. He earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry with top honors in 2006, showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication. His pursuit of knowledge led him to achieve an M.Sc. in Colloid Chemistry & Nanotechnology from Minia University, Egypt, in 2011. Driven by a passion for nanomaterial science and molecular electronics, he successfully completed his Ph.D. at Osaka University, Japan, in 2016, working under the guidance of Professor Takuji Ogawa.

Following his impressive educational trajectory, Dr. Ahmed assumed the role of Faculty Fellow (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Chemistry at Osaka University, further solidifying his reputation as a rising academic. Presently, he serves as an Assistant Professor (lecturer) at the Chemistry Department within the Faculty of Science at both GALALA University and Minia University in Egypt.

Dr. Ahmed’s dual academic position reflects his commitment to advancing the field of chemistry and nurturing future scientists. His journey exemplifies a dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and academia.

• 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

• Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=54792744100
• ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9715-3710
• Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=wSX_SUYAAAAJ                        
• Research Gate ID: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ahmed_Abd_el_mageed

• 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

• Principal Investigator (PI) of a Research Project from Osaka University’s International Joint Research Promotion Program (3rd call), Japan, entitled “Studies on the structure and properties of porphyrin-based single-molecule magnets on single-walled carbon nanotube supramolecules,” with a total grant of 2,178,934 Japanese Yen (around 18,000 US$) (April – August 2019).
• Researcher of a granted project (ID: 46297) from the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) in Egypt, entitled “Lightweight and anti-corrosion composite coatings for sustainable oil & gas pipelines” under the framework of the Applied Sciences Research Grants, with a total grant of 1,378,260 Egyptian Pounds (around 75,000 US$) for 1.5 years.

Submitted Projects

• Project submitted to the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) in Egypt “under Joint Egyptian Japanese Scientific Cooperation Program – workshop and seminar, call 8,” entitled “Nano-biotechnology: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives.” Project ID: 47029. Role: Principal Investigator (PI). Status: under review.
• Project submitted to the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STDF) in Egypt “under U.S. – Egypt Joint Board on Scientific and Technological Cooperation Call,” entitled “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.
• Prof. Takuji Ogawa Travel Grant. The 231st Electrochemical Society Meeting (ECS 2017), New Orleans, LA, Louisiana, USA.
• Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Travel Grant. The 11th HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates, 2019, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), Okinawa, Japan.

• Outstanding Researchers Award. Galala University, Galala, Egypt, 2021-2022.
• Unique Team Presentation Award. The 11th 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).

• • 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 Editorial Board Member, i.e.

    • Polymers (MDPI).

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

    • Indonesian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Chemistry (IJFAC)

    http://www.ijfac.unsri.ac.id/index.php/ijfac/about/editorialTeam

    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 – Materials – Nanomaterials – Sustainability- Applied Sciences). 
    • ELSEVIER Publisher (Infection, Genetics and Evolution). 
    • Springer Publisher (Archives of Toxicology – Journal of Polymer Research). 

    Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Publisher (Egyptian Journal of Chemistry – Egyptian Journal of Soil Science).

ahmed.abdelmageed@gu.edu.eg