Prof Dr .Amal Abdel-karim | National Rearch Centre, Egypt
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🎓Educational Background
Prof. Amal completed her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Cairo University in 2002, Egypt, with her research focusing on “Physicochemical Studies on Complexes of Some Phenolic Compounds with Some Transition Elements.” In addition to her Ph.D., she holds an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from Cairo University (1993), where she conducted research on “Analytical Studies on the Chemical Behaviour of Some Catecholamines and Noncatecholamines as Essential Pharmaceutical Materials in Life.” Prof. Amal earned her B.Sc. in Chemistry with high honors from Cairo University in 1988.
đź’ĽProfessional Experience
Prof. Amal’s academic career spans over three decades, with a wealth of experience and significant contributions in the field of Physical Chemistry. Her journey began at the Chemistry, Agriculture Research Centre in Egypt in 1990. She later joined the National Research Centre (NRC) in 1995 as a research assistant in the Physical Chemistry Department. Throughout her career, she advanced through several key roles, including Researcher at NRC (1995–2002), Associate Professor at Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia (2002–2009), Associate Professor at NRC, Egypt (2009–2014), and Professor at NRC, Egypt (2014–present). Prof. Amal has also held leadership positions, including serving as the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Science at Shaqra University, where she was responsible for coordinating multiple academic conferences.
🔬Research Interests
Prof. Amal’s research is centered around electrochemical processes, particularly corrosion and corrosion protection, electroplating, electropolymerization, and electrochemical surface science. She also investigates the electrical properties of semiconductor compounds. Prof. Amal is highly proficient in a wide array of advanced electrochemical laboratory techniques, such as Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Cyclic Voltammetry, and Potentiodynamic Polarization. In addition, she has expertise in various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, including Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, UV Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Thermal Analysis (TGA, DTA), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX), X-ray Diffraction, and Dielectric Properties.
đź“šTeaching Experience
Prof. Amal boasts an extensive teaching career, primarily in the fields of Physical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry. She has taught numerous courses at the Faculty of Science, Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia, impacting both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Prof. Amal is passionate about fostering the growth of future chemists and has made a significant contribution to the academic development of her students.
🤝Professional Memberships
Prof. Amal is an active member of several notable scientific and professional organizations. She has been a member of the Egyptian Society for Corrosion of Metals since 1995, the Egyptian Society for Women in Science Development (OWSD) since 2014, the Egyptian Society for Diabetic Youth Care Association (Dyca) since 2015, the Egyptian Society of Chemistry since 2016, and the Egyptian Association of Earth and Environment since 2018.
🏆Awards and Recognition
Prof. Amal’s dedication to both academia and research has earned her numerous prestigious awards. She has received the Honor Shield for Non-Academic Activity from Shaqra University, and she has been recognized for her contributions as the Coordinator of the Fourth and Fifth Conferences at Shaqra University, each receiving an Honor Shield. Additionally, her role as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Science at Shaqra University has been acknowledged with an Honor Shield, further reflecting her commitment to the advancement of the scientific and academic community.
Publications Top Notedđź“ťÂ
Corrosion Inhibition of Copper Alloy of Archaeological Artifacts in Chloride Salt Solution Using Aloe Vera Green Inhibitor
Authors: Mahmoud, G.A., Abdel-karim, A.M., Saleh, S.M., El-Meligi, A.A., El-Rashedy, A.A.
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Year: 2025
Corrosion Inhibition of Copper by Pisum sativum Peel Extracts in NaCl Solution: Phytochemical Analysis and DFT Study
Authors: Elsayed, W.M., Abdallah, W.E., Abdelshafeek, K.A., Abdel-karim, A.M., El-Rashedy, A.A.
Journal: Chemistry Africa
Year: 2024
The Influence of Urban Sprawl on the Corrosion Rate of Buried Archaeological Coins
Authors: Mahmoud, G.A., Saleh, S.M., Abdel-Karim, A.M., El-Meligi, A.A.
Journal: Shedet
Year: 2024
Evaluation of the Anticorrosion Performance of Calcium Phosphate Core/Shell Coatings
Authors: Abd El-Wahab, R.M., Selim, M.M., Abdel-Karim, A.M.
Journal: Chemistry Africa
Year: 2024
Intercalation of Layered Nanomaterial with Organic Compounds and Effect on Magnetic Properties
Authors: El-Meligi, A.A., Abdel-karim, A.M., Abbas, A.A.
Journal: Chemistry Africa
Year: 2024