Mohammad Abdo
An ambitious, problem-solving oriented engineer with more than 3 years of experience in microsystems engineering. Worked on different research projects including inertia sensors, micro-fluidic dispensing systems, and energy harvesting.
Skilled in design and construction of engineering systems, mask design for micro-fabrication, and having hands-on experience with micro-fabrication and clean room technologies including deep reactive ion etching (DRIE), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and photolithography.
Interested in sensors, micro-fluidics, energy harvesting, and micro-fabrication. My interests also include automation and robotics. I also have a passion for the communication and popularization of science in society through media and through interactive public events.
2007
Training Program in Germany
Achieved the 2nd position among more than 50 faculty students and qualified for the training program in Germany with Deckel Maho Gildemeister (DMG) for CNC machines.
2006
Silver Medal
GUC football tournament
2003
Academic Scholarship
Received a scholarship equal to approx. 22,500 US Dollars from the German University in Cairo (GUC) for high achievement in secondary school
2nd winner of Egypt science communication competition (FameLab)
Excelled over 300 contestants from all over Egypt in presenting a scientific idea to a live audience in a simple and attractive way in 3 minutes. The competition was organized by the British Council and the Research, Development, and Innovation Program (RDI) - a joint program between the European Union and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Egypt. The award included the following:
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2-day master class on science communication with an expert from the United Kingdom
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A trip to the United Kingdom to attend the Times Cheltenham Science Festival including the FameLab International competition
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A laptop and an iPhone
For more details, see Science Communication page.
Awards & Honors
2010