Maysaa AL-Mohammedawi
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Distinguished Lecturer in medical microbiology,molecular biology, genetics with relevant background in higher education. Emphasis on engaging lecture delivery, comprehensive curriculum development, and facilitation of learning for diverse student populations. Strengths include deep knowledge of biological sciences, adeptness at research and analysis, and strong communication skills. Significant impact made through fostering academic growth and curiosity in students while maintaining high standards of education within previous roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer, Biology
NorthTec institute, Department of Applied Environmental Biology
Raumanga, Whangaeri/Northland
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Teaching level 5 the aspect of plant and microbiology.
• Conducted research experiments at laboratory to teach students the differences between different organisms.
• Supervised a Field trip to the forest and natural habitat.
• Assessed, analysed and monitored student academic progress.
Research Fellow
Nanomedicine-Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin
Waurn Ponds, Geelong/Victoria State/ Australia
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Conducted research projects on colon cancer nanomedicine using 5-flurouracil as a model drug and colon cancer cell lines.
• Primary cell culture technique skills: maintaining aseptic technique, preparing media with the appropriate characteristics, passaging, freezing and storage, recovering frozen stocks, and counting viable cells (SW480, Caco2 and normal cell line FHs 74 Int).
• Nanoparticle preparation and physicochemical characterization skills using: SEM, TEM AFM, DLS, DSC, Raman, FTIR, nanofabrication and In vitro drug release techniques.
• Protein purification techniques using HPLC, FPLC, Western Plot, SDS-PAGE.
• In vitro cytotoxicity and cell viability techniques (MTT, LDH, Trypan blue), live/fixed cell confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, digital image processing and data analysis.
• RNA-SEQ AND VARIANT DETECTION USING GALAXY WORKSHOP- WESTMEAD
2016.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), biological safety, chemical spills, lab research safety associated with biological research
• Supervised overseas students in the institute.
• Attended as a guest speaker in six international scientific conferences.
Assistance Professor
Department of medical Biotechnology, College of applied Biotechnology.
Baghdad, Baghdad/Iraq
09.2006 - Sep2014
•Introduced new innovative educational methods to support and enhance the performance of the students.
•Supervised, guided and supported students in their research projects.
- Member of research degrees executive committee. The committee was responsible for department’s master and doctoral students.
• Assessed, analysed and monitored student academic progress.
• Created, innovated and implemented career-enhancement programs and activities.
• Developed and implemented skill enhancement programs.
• Served and supported functional activities of departmental committees and member of the examination panel.
• Assisted and supported senior professors in their academic works. - Supervised both the under and post graduate students in the department.
•Taught the fundamental of varies discipline of biomedical science.
•Actively participated in development of curriculum and organizing journal club meeting to • Kept the student up-to-day with the latest development in the field of biomedical science.
•Conducted and supervised publication in peer review journals.
•Successfully applied for research funding.
•Contributed in the policy development and management.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science/Immunity And Infection
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ07-2023
Certificate (Level 5). Certificate in Adult And Tertiary Teaching, Dec 2021. - Certificate Level 5 in Adult And Tertiary Teaching
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa, Northland, New Zealand
Whangarei, NZ12-2021
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Al-Nahrain University
Baghdad/Iraq09-2006
Master of Science - Biotechnology
AL-Nahrain University
Baghdad/Iraq03-2002
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Al-Nahrain University
Baghdad/Iraq09-1999
Skills
- Academic advising
- Research abilities
- Instructional Design
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Laboratory Experiments
- Environmental Science
- Laboratory facilitation
- Experimental design
- Student needs assessment
- Curriculum delivery
- Standardized Testing
- Student Evaluation
- Discussion Facilitation
- Technology Implementation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Lab Safety Procedures
- Classroom Management
- Evidence-based practices
- Scientific programs
- Molecular Biology
- Curriculum Design
- Educational leadership
- Staff Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Facilitation
Accomplishments
- PATENTS
2015 Patent Registration No. 4176, International classification (H01J13/02 – H05H1/00 – A61L2/00), Iraqi classification (20).
“Design of Dielectrical barrier discharge to production of non-thermal plasma to sterilise bacteria” - GRANTS
Australian International Endeavour Research Fellowship Flinders UniversityNov 2017 awarded AUD $40,000.
Philipp Schwartz Initiative fellowship at Heidelberg University, GermanyJan 2017 awarded EU € 20,000.
International Institute of Education-Scholar Rescue Fund, US (IIE-SRF, 2015 - 2016
US) fellowship. The grant was awarded AUS $ 66,000.00 [AUD $31,000 (IIESRF, US) and AUD$25,000 by Deakin University AUS $10,000 School of Medicine].
International Institute of Education-Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF, US)2014 - 2015 Deakin University, awarded USD 32,500.
Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to conduct post-2012 - 2013 doctoral training in Nanomedicine at Deakin University, awarded AUS$
38,000.00
AWARDS
Young Researcher Award, 2nd International Conference on Biopharmaceuticals 2016 and Biological Drugs, San Antonio, USA.
“Nanoparticles loaded with 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, and Bovine Lactofer
As drug delivery carriers”
Nominated for Global L’Oreal Award for Post-Doctorate Research for Young 2011 Women in the Middle East.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Elementary
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- Highly capable and motivated biotechnology scientist with superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to combine current academic knowledge and theoretical training with practical experiences to provide solutions-oriented services. Fully committed to performing ground-breaking research in an environment that fosters ingenuity and creativity. Understanding of universal laboratory safety procedures and data storage protocols.
Certification
¨ Professional member at The Australian Society of Microbiology/ June 2018-present.
¨ Australian Biotechnology Committee Member No. 24157. 2012 –present.
¨ Iraqi Experts Network in Australia & New Zealand Executive Committee 2012 –present.
¨ Editorial Board Member - Science Publication Journals: http://www.sciepub.com/journal/ BB/Editorial Board 2014-present
¨ American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Member No. 41457923. 2014- present.
Young affiliate of the World Academy of sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries ( TWAS )
Affiliations
Volunteer Consumer Representative at Barwon Health hospital, Geelong.
¨ Refugee Health Advisory Committee Advisor.
Timeline
Lecturer, Biology
NorthTec institute, Department of Applied Environmental Biology
07.2021 - 09.2021
Research Fellow
Nanomedicine-Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research, School of Medicine, Deakin
09.2014 - 10.2016
Assistance Professor
Department of medical Biotechnology, College of applied Biotechnology.
09.2006 - Sep2014
Master of Science - Biomedical Science/Immunity And Infection
University of Auckland
Certificate (Level 5). Certificate in Adult And Tertiary Teaching, Dec 2021. - Certificate Level 5 in Adult And Tertiary Teaching
Te Wānanga O Aotearoa, Northland, New Zealand
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Al-Nahrain University
Master of Science - Biotechnology
AL-Nahrain University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Al-Nahrain University
¨ Professional member at The Australian Society of Microbiology/ June 2018-present.
¨ Australian Biotechnology Committee Member No. 24157. 2012 –present.
¨ Iraqi Experts Network in Australia & New Zealand Executive Committee 2012 –present.
¨ Editorial Board Member - Science Publication Journals: http://www.sciepub.com/journal/ BB/Editorial Board 2014-present
¨ American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Member No. 41457923. 2014- present.
Young affiliate of the World Academy of sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries ( TWAS )
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