Professional Experience

A journey of growth and learning.

Oct 2023 – Present
PhD Candidate in Computational Biophysics
University of Bologna, Italy (FutureData4EU Project)

Focus on using HDX-MS and AI-driven simulations to explore protein dynamics, especially in intrinsically disordered proteins. Integrating machine learning with molecular modeling to advance structural biology.

Jul 2023 – Present
Co-Founder and Manager
Contracting Company, Tanta, Egypt

Learned business operations, financial resource optimization, enhanced responsibility, and transferable skills like strategic planning, team coordination, and communication.

Nov 2022 - May 2023
Tutor
STTEPS - University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Voluntarily tutored Syrian teenagers, adapting lesson plans to individual learning needs. Monitored progress, provided tailored feedback, and simplified complex concepts to improve student understanding and performance.

May 2022 – Aug 2022
MSc Project: Benchmarking ABFE Calculation Workflow
Prof Julien Michel Group, The University of Edinburgh, UK
  • Prepared input files for MD simulation via Python scripting.
  • Conducted MD simulations with PMEMD.CUDA using BioSimSpace.
  • Assessed binding modes with VMD; analyzed contacts with CPPTRAJ.
  • Performed ABFE calculations using SOMD and analyzed results.
Oct 2019 – May 2021
Research Internship: Molecular Docking & Python
Dr M. Alaraby Salem, MSA University, Giza, Egypt
  • Gained hands-on experience in molecular docking techniques.
  • Collaborated with experimental groups to validate docking results.
  • Developed proficiency in Python for drug discovery.