Ahmed Soliman

Interdisciplinary Materials Scientist

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MontrealMember since April 6, 2026

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About

I am an interdisciplinary materials scientist with expertise in nanomaterials, surface engineering, and functional materials for applications including perovskite photovoltaics, environmental remediation, organic synthesis, and advanced coatings. My research spans molecular self-assembly, covalent and noncovalent surface modification, thin-film and core–shell nanostructure fabrication, and the design of functional hydrogels and aerogels. I apply chemical, physical, and photochemical strategies to precisely control material properties at the micro- and nanoscale, translating fundamental insights into practical, high-impact technologies.

Complementing my research, I have extensive experience in teaching, mentoring, and supervising students, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge chemistry, materials science, and device engineering.

Experience

Academic Appointments

● Postdoctoral fellow, Lakehead University, Canada.

Period: 02/2025 to 12/2025
Theme: Design and Development of Multifunctional Polymers, Hydrogels and Aerogels Based on Biocompatible Materials.

● Postdoctoral fellow, (Talent introduction Program), Zhejiang Univ., China.

Period: 12/2022 to 11/2024
Theme: “Interfacial engineering of solar cells by self-assembled monolayers towards enhancing their performance and stability.”
Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Hongzheng Chen

● Postdoctoral fellow, Lakehead Univ., Canada.

Period: 11/2021 to 10/2022
Theme: “Surface engineering of nanocomposites based on biomaterials”
Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Pedram Fatehi

● Lecturer of Materials Science”, Assiut Univ., Egypt.

Period: 02/2019 to 10/2021
Teaching courses and supervising graduation projects for undergraduate students.
Supervising the master projects for graduate students

● Postdoctoral fellow, Kyoto Univ., Japan.

Period: 10/2017 to 09/2018
Research theme “Photolithographic interfacial engineering of ceramic electrodes towards selective metal deposition.”
Supervision: Prof. Dr. Hiroyuki Sugimura

● Lecturer Assistant, Assiut Univ., Egypt.

Period: 11/2013 to 01/2019 (On study Vacation)
Participating in teaching practical courses to undergraduate students.

● Instructor, Assiut Univ., Egypt.

Period: 04/2009 to 09/2013
Participating in teaching practical courses to undergraduate students.

Industrial Experience

● Analytical Laboratory Supervisor, Assiut University, Egypt (03/2019 to 09/2021)

Managed daily lab operations for the research teams and industry clients.
Supervised chromatographic and spectroscopic analyses.
Organized workflow and revised clear results reports.

● Industrial Researcher, collaboration between Kyoto University and SUMCO Japan (10/2017 – 09/2018)

Conducted R&D on surface engineering and selective metal deposition for semiconductor applications.
Collaborated with industry engineers to resolve technical challenges.
Developed and refined methods to meet project objectives and industry standards.

● Laboratory Analyst, Assiut University, Egypt (05/2009 – 09/2013)

performed spectroscopic and chromatographic analyses.
Performed method development, routine instrument checks, and data validation.
Prepared reports and communicated with research teams and clients.

Teaching and Supervision Experience

I have more than 3 years of teaching experience as lecturer and 4 years of teaching experience as instructor at Assiut University as below

● Courses: Organic Chemistry (I & II), Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Nanomaterials, Industrial Chemistry.

● Laboratory Courses: Organic identification, chromatographic techniques, Spectroscopic analysis, biochemistry, polymers and dyes.

● Supervision & Mentorship: Supervising and mentoring undergraduate students, postgraduate students and young researchers during my academic appointments.