Amro K F Dyab
Dr. Amro K.F. Dyab,BSc,MSc,(Egypt), PhD (Hull, UK) Assistant Professor in Physical Chemistry,
Chemistry Department,
Faculty of science,
Minia University 61519,
Minia, Egypt.
E-mail: amrokhalil@yahoo.com or amr.diab@mu.edu.egPersonal Website: www.freewebs.com/amrodyab
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Marital status: Married
• Nationality: Egyptian
• D.O.B: 01/10/1972
• Place of Birth: Bany Mazar, El-Minia, Egypt.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
· Colloidal nanotechnology
· Nanoparticles stabilised simple and multiple emulsions
· Contact angle of nanoparticles and nanostructures
· Emulsion& suspension polymerisation
· Encapsulation and microcapsules
· Non-aqueous solid-stabilised emulsions and foams
· Anisotropic (Janus) polymer functional microparticles
· Hybrid inorganic-organic materials
· WETSEM technology
My excellent experiences in laboratory based research provided a great platform for teamwork, as well as using my own initiative. A keen attention to detail and strong interpersonal and IT skills were vital for working in a university environment, as the communication of ideas and results through collaboration with colleagues at conferences, meetings and emails were a constant part of expanding my research.
ACADEMICQUALIFICATIONS
Bany Mazar High School, Egypt. 1987 – 1990
BSc.(Very Good) Chemistry
Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt 1990-1994
M.Sc. in ChemistryFaculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt 1996 – 2000
Title“Physico-Chemical Studies on Egyptian Clays”. The main focus of my MSc thesis was related to the study ofElectrokinetic Potential (z-potential) of different types of Egyptianclays and the effect of addition of metal cations or surfactants ontheir physico-chemical properties. The adsorption of metal cations orsurfactants on clays was studied using novel ion- selective electrodes. Several techniques used in this research including elemental andgravimetric analysis and zeta potentials using laser and video systems.
PhDin (Physical Chemistry)Surfactant& Colloid Group, Chemistry Department, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom, http://www.hull.ac.uk/scg, 2000 - 2004
Title“Nanoparticles as Emulsion Stabilisers and their Behaviour at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces” Supervised by Prof. Paul. D.I. Fletcher and Prof. Bernard P. Binks(Hull University). My PhD research project concerned the use of solid nanoparticles as emulsion stabilisers and the investigation oftheir behaviours at liquid-liquid interfaces. Properties andcharacteristics of novel multiple emulsions of the type w/o/w and o/w/owere studied in detail. A wide range of techniques including Laserdiffraction, Ellipsometry, ICP-MS, Microscopy, (contact angle, surfaceand Interfacial tensions using drop shape analysis technique) andConductivity has been used.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
1994-2000 Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt
Demonstrator at chemistry Department
Demonstrating and laboratory teaching of full time undergraduate students in years 1-4 in experimental physical and analytical chemistry.
2000 – 2004 Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt
Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry Department
2005 – 2012 Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt
Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at Chemistry Department
2012 – Present Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt
Assistant Professor in Physical Chemistry at Chemistry Department
2006-2008 Surfactant & Colloid Group, Chemistry Department, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom.
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (EPSRC UK project)
Project title” Novel Devices for Light Control Based on Suspended Semiconductor Nanocrystals and Nanostructures” with Vesselin N. Paunov (Chemistry Department, Hull University, UK) and K.T. Lai (PDRA), Igor Itskevich, Sergey Rybchenko (Engineering Department, Hull University). http://scg-hull.theory-sfb569.org/staff/dr-vesko-paunov/661-2/
Secondment Work:
2010-2011- Assistant Professor, preparatory year deanship, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.
2011-2013 Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, College Of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
· Teaching the following courses to undergraduate (Science, Pharmacy and Education) students (since 2004-present):
General Physical chemistry, Electrochemistry, Colloid chemistry, Applied Physical chemistry, Chemical equilibrium, Chemical thermodynamics, Phase rule, Photochemsitry and Emulsion science.
· Laboratory supervision for undergraduate students in different faculties listed above.
· Supervision for MSc students working in Colloidal nanotechnology.
· 2 years (2006-2008) involving in Tutorials and Laboratory teaching in Physical Chemistry for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate chemistry students, Hull University, UK.
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
1- “Electrokitetic properties of clay minerals in the presence of cationic and anionic surfactants”, Fouad Taha, A.A.. Abdel- Gaber, M.B. Saleh and A.K.F Dyab, Bull. Fac. Sci., Assiut Univ., 29 (1- B) ISSN 1110-0958, p-p. 7-23 (2000).
2- “Ellipsometric study of monodisperse silica particles at an oil-water interface”, B.P. Binks, J.H. Clint, A.K.F. Dyab, P.D.I. Fletcher, M Kirkland and C.P. Whitby, Langmuir, 19, 8888 (2003).
3- “Novel Emulsions of Ionic Liquids Stabilised Solely by Silica Nanoparticles “, B.P. Binks, A.K.F. Dyab and P.D.I. Fletcher, Chem. Commun., 2540 (2003). “One of the top accessed articles October 2003”.
4- “Fabrication of magnetically-functionalized lens- and donut- shaped microparticles by a surface-formation technique”, Hartmut A. Wege, Amro K. F. Dyab, Orlin D. Velev, Vesselin N. Paunov, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2007, (48):6300.
5- “Contact angles in relation to emulsions stabilised solely by silica nanoparticles including systems containing room temperature ionic liquids”, Bernard P. Binks, Amro K. F. Dyab, Paul D. I. Fletcher, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2007, (48):6391.
6- “Fabrication of novel anisotropic magnetic microparticles”, Amro K. F. Dyab and Vesselin N. Paunov, J. Mater. Chem., 19 (2009) 3475-3481.
7- “Topical emulsions stabilized by silica nanoparticles: in vitro release and anti-inflammatory studies of flurbiprofen and diclofenac sodium”, Sarhan, H , Ibrahim, MA; Amin, MA, and Dyab, AKF, Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 31, 2008, 155-167.
8- “Strained arrays of colloidal nanoparticles: conductance and magnetoresistance enhancement” Sergey I Rybchenko Amro K .F. Dyab, Stephanie K Haywood, Igor E Itskevich and Vesselin N Paunov, (2009) Nanotechnology, 20 425607. Highlighted in Nanotechweb site: http://nanotechweb.org/cws/article/lab/40868
9- “Emulsion polymerization of styrene using Pickering emulsification system”Dyab A.K.F.; H. Essawy; A. I. A. Abd El-Mageed and F. Taha. Egypt. J. of Appl. Sci.,25 (11) )2010(.
10- “Particle stabilised emulsions studied by WETSEM technique”, Amro K.F. Dyab and Vesselin N. Paunov, Soft Matter, 2010, 6, 2613-2615.
11-“Encapsulation of living cells into sporopollenin microcapsules”, Mohammed A. Hamad, Amro K.F. Dyab, Simeon D. Stoyanov and Vesselin N. Paunov, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, 21, 18018-18023.
12- “Fabrication of core/shell hybrid organic-inorganic polymer microspheres via Pickering emulsion polymerization using laponite nanoparticles” Amro K.F. Dyab, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Hisham A. Essawy, Ahmed I.A. Abd El-Mageed and Fouad Taha, Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, in press, doi:10.1016/j.jscs.2011.12.008, 2012.
13- “Destabilisation of Pickering emulsions using pH”, Amro K. F. Dyab, Colloids and Surfaces A., 402 (2012(, 2-12.
14- “Macroporous Polymer Beads and Monoliths from Pickering Simple, Double, and Triple Emulsions”, Amro K. F. Dyab, Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 213 (17), 2012, 1815-1832. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/macp.201200172/abstract
15- “Microscopic Studies on The Corrosion Resistance of Reinforced Carbon Steel”, G. A. El-Mahdy, Ayman M Atta, M. M. Hegazy, M. M. Eissa, A. M. Fathy, F. M. Sayed, A.K.F. Dyab and Hamad Al-Lohedan, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 7 (2012) 8597 - 8611.http://www.electrochemsci.org/list12.htm
16- “Surface Activity of Novel Polymerizable Anionic Polyoxyethylene 4-nonyl -2-prpylene-Phenyl Ether Ammonium Sulfate Succinate Surfactants”, Ayman M. Atta, Amro K.F. Dyab Hamad A. Allohedan, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology,, (2012). http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01932691.2012.739942
17- “Micellization and Adsorption Behaviors of New Reactive Polymerizable Surfactants Based on Modified Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylates”, Ayman M. Atta, Amro K. F. Dyab, Hamad A. Allohedan, Journal of Surfactants and detergents, in press, 2012.
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11743-012-1413-5
18- “Synergetic effect of reactive surfactants and clay particles on stabilisation of non-aqueous oil-in-oil (o/o) emulsions”, Amro K.F. Dyab, Ahmed M. Tawfeek and Hamad A. AL-Lohedan, Accepted, 2013, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2013.769110
19-“Monitoring the Corrosion Rate of Copper under a Single Droplet of NaCl”, G A. EL-Mahdy, Amro K.F. Dyab and Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 2013 accepted.
PATANTS
1- Series of related Patents covering different geographic regions exemplified by US Patent US2003/0175317A1, “Multiple Emulsions”, H. Barthel, B.P. Binks, A.K.F. Dyab and P.D.I. Fletcher, Sept 18, 2003. Also published as DE10211313A1, EP1350556A1, JP2003311144AA and PL359056A1. See more details at: http://worldwide.espacenet.com/
2- “Micro-Structured Material and Method for the Preparation thereof”, Amro K F Dyab, European patent filed 20/2/2013 with application no: EP 13155927.0.
3- "Coated magnetite nanoparticles, method for the preparation thereof and their use", Amro K. F. Dyab and Ayman M. Atta, European patent filed 14/5/2013 with application no. EP13167616.5.
REFEREED CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTIONS
1- “Multiple emulsions stabilised solely by nanoparticles”, B.P. Binks, A.K.F. Dyab and P.D.I. Fletcher, Proc. 3rd World Congress on Emulsions, Lyon, Sept. (2002), CME, Paris, France, pages 1-10.
2-“Fabrication of novel magnetic Janus particles”, Dyab, A.K.F., Paunov, V.N., Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 1135 (2009) CC02-08.
CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP CONTRIBUTIONS
1- “Fabrication of Novel Magnetic Janus Microparticles”, Amro K. F. Dyab and Vesselin N. Paunov, in the 82nd ACS Colloid & Surface science symposium June 15-18, 2008, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA. http://acs.confex.com/acs/csss08/techprogram/P53043.HTM
2- “Novel Silica Stabilized Multiple Emulsions: Release and Polymerization Study”. Amro K. F. Dyab, Vesselin N. Paunov, B.P. Binks and P.D.I Fletcher, 13th IACIS International Conference on Surface and Colloid Science and the 83rd ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, June 14–19, 2009, Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, New York, USA.
http://acswebcontent.acs.org/colloid/index.html
3-“Simple and multiple emulsions stabilized solely by nanoparticles”, Bernard P. Binks, Amro K.F. Dyab and Paul D.I. Fletcher, Particles 2002, 20-23 April 2002, Medical/Biochemical Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, and Drug Delivery Applications of Particle Technology Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida, USA.
4-“Preparation and Release Kinetics of Novel Solid-Stabilised Multiple Emulsions” Bernard P. Binks, Amro K.F. Dyab and Paul D.I. Fletcher, 76th ACS Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, June 23-26,2002, University of Michigan, USA.
5- “Ionic Liquid Emulsions Stabilised Solely by Nanoparticles”, B.P.Binks, A.K.F. Dyab and P.D.I. FLETCHER, 79th ACS Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, June 12-15, 2005, organized by: ACS Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, hosted by: Clarkson University and Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), Potsdam, NY, USA.
6- “Fabrication of Novel Magnetic Janus Microparticles”, Amro K. F. Dyab and Vesselin N. Paunov, in Materials Research Society, Fall Meeting, Boston MA, USA, December 1-5, 2008.
7-“Fabrication of anisotropic microparticles and microcapsules”, V.N. PAUNOV, A. DYAB, B. HOLT, H. WEGE, O. CAYRE, G. MACKENZIE, F. MELDRUM, S. STOYANOV, O.D. VELEV, in the 22nd Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society, August 31 - September 5, 2008 Cracow, Poland.
8-Poster titled “Particle-stabilized multiple emulsions”, Amro K.F. Dyab, at Polymers and surfactants in Colloidal Systems, Imperial College, London, UK 9-11 July 2002.
9-Oral presentation “Multiple emulsions stabilized solely by nanoparticles”, at the University of Hull, Department of Chemistry, 21st May 2003, UK.
10- Oral presentation “Magnetically polarised colloidal particles”, at the University of Hull, Department of Chemistry, SURFACTANT AND COLLOID GROUP WOKSHOP, 20th September 2007, UK.
REFERENCES
1- Dr. Vesselin N. Paunov, Reader in Physical Chemistry and Head of Chemistry teaching, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom. E-mail: V.N.Paunov@hull.ac.uk
2- Prof. Mustafa Ersoz, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, Selcuk University Kampus, 42075 Selcuklu, Turkey. E-mail: ersozm@gmail.com, mersoz@selcuk.edu.tr, ersozmustafa@yahoo.com
3- Prof. Paul D.I. Fletcher, Professor of Physical Chemistry and ex-Head of Chemistry Department, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom. E-mail: P.D.Fletcher@hull.ac.uk
4- Prof. Bernard P. Binks, Professor of Physical Chemistry, Chemistry Department, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom. E-mail: B.P.Binks@hull.ac.uk
5- Prof. Fouad Taha., Professor of Physical Chemistry, Chemistry Department, Minia University 61591, Minia, Egypt.
ACTIVITIES
Reading of journals/books in chemistry and any subject related texts. I enjoy playing football, table tennis and billiards.
Awards Received
- PhD Governmental Full Scholarship (4 years), September 2000.
- Proposing and writing a NPST-(KSA) funded project (No: 12-NAN2600-02) for 2 Million SR = 533,33 $.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
· Associate Member of Professional Scientific Syndicate in Egypt
· RSC e-membership
LANGUAGES AND IT SKILLS
Arabic (native), English (Fluent) (TOEFL: 550, computer based test), German (level II, at Assiut University, Egypt). ICDL (international computer driving license) certificate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, IT, Windows, Internet), from UNISCO June 2005.