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Mariam Mohammad

Junior Chemist
Ghent

Summary

A chemist with a strong theoretical and practical background gained through academic research experience at the Bachelor's and Master's level, and industrial experience. Experienced with research and data analysis to support project teams. Driven to learn quickly and advance skills in industry operations.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Student Intern

GOVI Engineered Chemicals NV
Ghent
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Project: paper barrier coating development.
  • Assessed the barrier properties of potential compounds for paper coating.
  • Developed strong communication skills by presenting findings in team meetings and collaborating on group projects.

Registration Assistant

UNHCR Egypt
Cairo
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted with registering new incoming asylum seekers amid the Sudan crisis.
  • Informed asylum seekers about their rights and protection provided by UNHCR.

Student Job - Project Assistant at CARES

The American University in Cairo
Cairo
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducted research and created reports for ongoing projects.
  • Assisted with experimental work.
  • Assisted with administrative work such as organizing and maintaining data and note-taking for meetings.

Research Assistant at Chemistry Department

The American University in Cairo
Cairo
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Project: Energy Storage Systems.
  • Assisted graduate students with lab work.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.

Chemistry Teacher’s Assistant

Egypt British International School
Cairo
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Developed tests which challenge the students’ knowledge of the syllabus and prepare them for their final IGCSE exam.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium
09.2023 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
09.2018 - 06.2023

IGCSE -

Egypt British International School
Cairo, Egypt
09.2015 - 06.2018

Software

ChemDraw

OriginLab

TopSpin

MestReNova

References

Prof. Dr. Catherine Cazin - Master Thesis Promoter 

catherine.cazin@ugent.be 


Dr. Mathieu Balcaen - Industrial Internship Supervisor 

mathieu.balcaen@govi.com 


Dr. Daphne Depuydt - Industrial Internship Supervisor 

daphne.depuydt@govi.com

Interests

History and Philosophy

Baking

Yoga

Timeline

Student Intern

GOVI Engineered Chemicals NV
02.2025 - 05.2025

Master of Science - Chemistry

Ghent University
09.2023 - 06.2025

Registration Assistant

UNHCR Egypt
08.2023 - 09.2023

Student Job - Project Assistant at CARES

The American University in Cairo
03.2023 - 05.2023

Research Assistant at Chemistry Department

The American University in Cairo
06.2019 - 08.2019

Chemistry Teacher’s Assistant

Egypt British International School
09.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

The American University in Cairo
09.2018 - 06.2023

IGCSE -

Egypt British International School
09.2015 - 06.2018
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