Curriculum Vitae
A comprehensive overview of my academic journey, research experience, and professional accomplishments.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Research Focus: Random Copolymers for Protein Stabilization
• Recipient of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Fellowship
• Advisor: Dr. Adam Gormley
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Recipient of Egypt Higher Education Initiative (HEI) Scholarship (2015-2021)
• Honourable Mention for Tension-Induced Rupture of Lipid Membranes Project (2018)
• Graduated with highest honours, Dean's List for all semesters
Research Experience
Research Fellow and Graduate Researcher
Random Copolymers for Protein Stabilization • Rutgers University
• Investigating polymer-enzyme hybrids in water-miscible organic solvents using high-throughput approaches
• Developing automated methodologies for evaluating protein stabilization
• Presented research findings at BMES Conference (San Diego, CA, Oct 2025)
Undergraduate Researcher
Dr. Adam Gormley Laboratory • Rutgers University
• Conducted polymer vacuum filtration and solubility characterization studies
• Contributed to research on polymer-based biomaterial systems
Undergraduate Researcher
Dr. Alexander Neimark Laboratory • Rutgers University
• Investigated tension-induced rupture of lipid membranes using computational methodologies
• Presented research at Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (Rice University, Oct 2018)
• Awarded Honourable Mention at Aresty Undergraduate Research Symposium (April 2018)
Employment
Graduate Assistant
Biomedical Engineering Department • Rutgers University
• Supporting departmental operations and research initiatives
• Assisting faculty members with student mentorship
• Collaborating on various grant projects
Teaching Assistant
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering • Rutgers School of Engineering
• Assisted in course instruction and laboratory sessions for undergraduate students
• Conducted office hours and provided academic support
• Assessed student assignments and provided constructive feedback
Research Fellow
Biomedical Engineering Department • Rutgers University
• Rotated in Gormley Lab to develop skills for biomaterials formation and characterization
• Completed coursework in nanotechnology, biocontrol, and medical implants
• Assisted in grant writing and execution
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Ahmed, Eman, et al. "Mapping biomaterial complexity by machine learning." Tissue Engineering Part A 30.19-20 (2024): 662-680.
Ramirez, Cesar; Ahmed, Eman, et al. "Automation-Assisted Photoinduced Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization." ACS Polymers Au (2025).
Ramirez, Cesar; ... Ahmed, Eman, et al. "SAXS Assistant: Automated SAXS analysis for structural discovery in biologics and polymeric nanoparticles." Biophysical Journal 124.21 (2025): 3772-3786.
Conference Presentations
"High Throughput Approach for Evaluating Polymer-Enzyme Hybrids"
Biomedical Engineering Society Conference, San Diego, CA (Oct 2025)
Biomedical Engineering Students Society, Rutgers University (Dec 2024)
"Tension-Induced Rupture of Lipid Membranes"
Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium, Rice University (Oct 2018)
Aresty Undergraduate Research Symposium, Rutgers University (April 2018)
Honors & Awards
RBHS Fellowship
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Fellowship — $33,999 stipend with full tuition remission
HEI Scholarship
Egypt Higher Education Initiative Scholarship — Full undergraduate tuition funding
Honourable Mention
Tension-Induced Rupture of Lipid Membranes — Aresty Undergraduate Research Symposium
Dean's List
Graduated with highest honours — Dean's List recognition for all semesters
Technical Skills
Laboratory & Research
Computational & Data Analysis
Activities & Service
Professional Organizations
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Biomedical Engineering Student Society
General Body Member (Sept 2022-Present) -
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Biomedical Engineering Society
Engineering Governing Council Representative (May 2018-May 2019)
Extracurricular Activities
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Rutgers Women's Ice Hockey Team
Winger (Sept 2016-May 2017) -
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Douglass Residential College
General Body Member (Sept 2015-May 2019)
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