Lama Mahmoud, Faculty

Lama Mahmoud

Faculty

Zayed University

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Materials Science and Engineering
Experience
9 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 5 Months

Faculty at Zayed University
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2017
Research Associate at Khalifa University of Science and Technology
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2016 to December 2017

- Applying to external University grants, purchasing necessary research materials/tools using the ADERP system, collaboration agreements, providing trainings to faculty and liaising between faculty and Office of research

-Synthesis and Fabrication of Ultra-Low Power Metal Oxide Memristors (Memory-Resistors) for Gamma and X-rays Radiation detection

Graduate Research Assistant at iWater - Masdar Institute of Science and Technology:
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2014 to May 2016

Education

Master's degree, Materials Science and Engineering
  • at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
  • May 2016

- Developed optimized high power density composite cathodes for lithium ion batteries (LIBs) application via a facile and cost-effective fabrication recipe and using green non-toxic renewable materials. - Conducted analytical studies on materials characterization using EDX, HRSEM, XRD, TGA, Four-point probe measurements, porosity/density measurements, surface roughness measurements and finally admittance/absorbance/reflectance measurements. - Regularly ran electrochemical tests such as corrosion resistance, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and AC electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). - Prepared budget proposals, feasibility reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses and participated in technical seminars and workshops. - Practiced being a Teaching Assistant for graduate-level courses, prepared assignments, tutorials projects and exams.

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at Khalifa University of Science, Technology an Research
  • February 2014

- An Experimentally Improved Graphene–Based Thermoelectric Generator (TEG): Using Graphene films to harvest human-body temperature and convert it to low power to operate a biomedical device via a cost effective fabrication process. - Wi-Fi Data Acquisition System: To transmit signals wirelessly through infrastructure and Ad- Hoc Wi-Fi modules. - Robo-Goalkeeper (IEEE CDP 2012): Designed and built a Goalkeeper Robot utilizing machine vision, openCV, and Parallax robot kit. - Logic systems: Parking Lot Counter using Verilog, Nexys2 FPGA and external sensors. - Wireless Remote- Controlled Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): Design for a one-kilogram-weight remote-controlled airplane, AIAA, Design, Build and Fly competition, USA, Arizona State.

High school or equivalent,
  • at Rosary Sisters Private School
  • May 2008

Specialties & Skills

Metal Fabrication
Microscopy
Presentations
Budgeting
Organic Synthesis
Simulations
Multism Software
Cadense - OrCAD Software
Research
LaTex Software
Public Speaking, Management Skills, Communicat
Procurement and Contracts
Nano & micro fabrication (Photolithography, E-beam lithography, PVD, CVD, FIB)
Microcopy skills (Quanta 250 SEM, ESEM, Nova Nano HR-SEM, Quanta 3D FIB, TEM (basic))
Computer Skills - Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point, Projects)
Technical Writing/Reporting of reports and proposals

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

IEEE
  • Member
  • March 2009
ASME
  • Member
  • March 2011
AIAA
  • Member
  • March 2011

Training and Certifications

IELTS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2015
Valid Until:
September 2017
GRE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Valid Until:
June 2019