Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry
Biography
Ms. Manar H. A. Hamad is a Teaching Assistant of Chemistry at the Faculty of Advanced Basic Sciences, Alamein International University – New Alamein, Egypt since 01/09/2025 until now. She earned her B.Sc. in Chemistry with excellent degree with honors in 2024 and is currently pursuing her M.Sc. in Chemistry at the Computational Chemistry Laboratory (CompChem Lab), Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt.
She began her research journey in 2021 as part of the Incubator Program for Talented Students and has since developed strong expertise in quantum chemistry and materials science. Throughout her academic journey, Ms. Manar has authored seven peer-reviewed publications, earning 55 citations (h-index = 4; Scopus ID: 58344298200). She has also served as a reviewer for the Journal of Applied Crystallography (Q1).
Her research interests focus on quantum mechanics, materials science, drug delivery, and environmental applications of nanomaterials. She is proficient in a wide range of atomistic simulation and visualization tools including Quantum ESPRESSO, Gaussian09, VMD, VESTA, Multiwfn, as well as data analysis and graphic design software like OriginPro, EndNote, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Ms. Manar has actively participated in various volunteer teams, which helped shape her leadership and teamwork skills. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, she was named the Ideal Student of Minia University in 2024.
- Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Advance Basic Sciences, Alamein International University – New Alamein, Egypt. From 01/09/2025 until now.
- Graduate Researcher, Computational Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt. From 07/07/2024 to Present.
- Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, The American University in Cairo, New Cairo 11835, Egypt. From 09/04/2025 to 31/08/2025.
- Undergraduate Researcher, Computational Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt. From 24/08/2021 to 07/07/2024.
1. Ibrahim, M.A.A., Ahmed, R.M.M., Hamad, M.H.A. et al. Silicon Carbide Nanocage as a Sensing Material for Nitroaniline Isomers: Insights from DFT Computations. Chemical Papers (Accepted).
2. Ibrahim, M.A.A., Hamad, M.H.A., Shehata, M.N.I. et al. On the potentiality of pristine and Pt-decorated Ga12N12 nanocages toward sensing phosgene, diphosgene, and phosgene oxime molecules: insights from DFT approach. Polyhedron, 2025. 281: p, 117756
3. Ibrahim, M.A.A., Hamad, M.H.A., Shehata, M.N.I. et al. DFT insights into the sensitivity of pure and TM-doped Be12O12 nanocages (TM = Cr and Fe) toward hydrides of group V elements (XH3; X = N, P, and As). J Nanopart Res 27, 219 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-025-06416-w
4. Hasanin, T.H.A., Hamad, M.H.A, et al., Sensitivity of pure and Ni-decorated boron nitride B12N12 nanocages toward CH4, H2S, and N2 biogases: A DFT study. Polyhedron, 2025. 265: p. 117302.
5. Ibrahim, M.A.A., Hamad, M.H.A, et al., Aluminium phosphide (Al12P12) nanocage as a potential sensor for volatile organic compounds: A DFT study. RSC Advances, 2024. 14(20): p. 13915-13925.
6. Ibrahim, M.A.A., Hamad, M.H.A, et al., On the Use of Graphene Nanosheets for Drug Delivery: A Case Study of Cisplatin and Some of Its Analogs. Pharmaceutics, 2023. 15, DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061640.
7. Ibrahim, M.A.A., Hamad, M.H.A., et al., Adsorption of Favipiravir on pristine graphene nanosheets as a drug delivery system: a DFT study. RSC Advances, 2023. 13(26): p. 17465-17475.
1. 2nd International Conference of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11th-12th July, MUST University, Egypt, 2023.