Sohag university | Egypt
Dr. Madeha Ahmed Aboelfadl Awad is an Associate Professor in the Physics Department at the Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Egypt. With a career spanning nearly two decades in materials science and nanotechnology, she has become a prominent figure in the synthesis and characterization of advanced nanostructured materials for industrial and environmental applications. Dr. Awad is recognized for her dedication to both scientific research and academic development, contributing significantly to the Egyptian scientific community.
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Awad began her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Physics from Sohag University in 2003, graduating with a very good grade. She went on to earn an M.Sc. in Solid State Physics in 2008, where she investigated chalcogenide systems a foundation that set the stage for her specialization in material sciences. Her academic excellence continued with a Ph.D. in Nanomaterials Physics in 2015, focusing on the growth and characterization of ZnO-based nanomaterials, a vital material in modern optoelectronic and energy applications.
🧪 Professional Endeavors
Since joining the Sohag University faculty in 2004 as a demonstrator, Dr. Awad has steadily progressed through academic ranks, becoming an Assistant Lecturer (2013), Lecturer (2015), and finally Associate Professor (2020). Her career reflects a sustained commitment to both academic excellence and institutional service. In addition to her teaching and research, she has held leadership roles, including Director of the Credibility and Intellectual Property Unit, playing a vital part in raising awareness about intellectual property rights and research ethics.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Awad’s primary research is rooted in the synthesis of nanomaterials across various dimensions 0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D using advanced techniques like sputtering, physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and electron beam evaporation. Her work emphasizes characterization using state-of-the-art tools such as XRD, XPS, SEM, TEM, AFM, DSC, and TGA, making her a versatile experimental physicist. Her research outcomes are directly applied to real-world challenges in solar energy, water purification, and biomedicine.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Awad’s contributions are particularly relevant to sustainable development and clean energy. Her research on photocatalytic materials, metal oxides, and optoelectronic devices supports the transition to greener technologies. As a result, her work has an evident impact on addressing climate change, environmental pollution, and public health challenges.
📚 Academic Publications
She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in international scientific journals, including Physica Scripta and the Journal of Sustainable Food, Water, Energy and Environment. Her recent works in 2025 reflect continued scholarly productivity and a commitment to interdisciplinary research. These publications highlight the practical application of her materials in pollution degradation, photodetectors, and biological growth studies.
🧠 Research Skills
Dr. Awad demonstrates exceptional skills in materials characterization, experimental design, and project management. She is adept at conducting analytical tests using complex laboratory equipment and integrates findings across multiple techniques to evaluate material performance. Her ability to write and manage research projects related to energy and water positions her as a key contributor in applied research arenas.
👩🏫 Teaching Experience
Beyond the lab, Dr. Awad is a dedicated educator, delivering theoretical physics courses to undergraduate students and supervising graduate theses and senior projects. She also plays an instrumental role in developing laboratory infrastructure, guiding demonstrators, and innovating undergraduate experiments, reflecting her strong commitment to academic excellence and mentorship.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Awad has earned respect not only through research but also through her administrative and academic service. She was appointed to the Scientific Committee of the Faculty of Science, where she helped establish a scientific journal for the Physics Department an initiative considered pioneering within her institution. While specific awards are not listed, her appointments and leadership roles signify a high level of institutional trust and recognition.
🚀 Legacy and Future Contributions
As a leader in nanomaterials research in Upper Egypt, Dr. Awad is shaping the future of industrially relevant and sustainable materials. Her contributions to intellectual property awareness, research capacity-building, and student mentorship lay a strong foundation for future generations of scientists. With continued focus on international collaboration, patentable innovations, and expanded research funding, her work is poised to achieve greater global impact in the years ahead.
Top Noted Publications
Photocatalytic characteristics of indium oxide, copper oxide and indium oxide/copper oxide thin films on plastic waste substrates for organic pollutants degradation
- Authors: M. Mohery, S. H. Mohamed, K. A. Hamam, A. Mindil, S. Landsberger, M. A. Awad
Journal: Physica Scripta
Year: 2025
Influence of oxygen flow rates on the optoelectronic properties SnO₂ thin films
- Authors: M. A. Awad, Eman R. Abaza, Essam R. Shaaban
Journal: Sohag Journal of Science
Year: 2025
A comparison between the effect of zinc oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles on the growth and some metabolic processes of Cosmarium sp
- Authors: Asmaa Bakr, M. A. Awad
Journal: Journal of Sustainable Food, Water, Energy and Environment
Year: 2025
Highly sensitive TiO₂ based photodetector for environmental sensing applications
- Authors: S. H. Mohamed, Mohamed Rabia, M. A. Awad, Mohamed Asran Hassan
Journal: Journal of Sustainable Food, Water, Energy and Environment
Year: 2025
Optoelectronic characteristics of In₂O₃/CuO thin films for enhanced vis‑light photodetector
- Authors: A. M. Abd El‑Rahman, S. H. Mohamed, A. Ibrahim, Ali A. Alhazime, M. A. Awad
Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Year: 2024