CV
Keywords
Computational modeling, QKD, QED, metrology, topological phases of matter, python
Education
- M.Sc. in Quantum Technologies, UIMP & CSIC - Spain, 2025
- Thesis: Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution Under Atmospheric Fluctuations (04/2025–09/2025)
- Investigated atmospheric transmission effects on QKD downlinks and optimizing operational parameters and the receiver.
- Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Balado Souto & Dr Veronica Fernandez Marmol
- B.Sc. in Physics, The Open University - UK, 2023
- Thesis: Review of Entanglement-Based Quantum Cryptography (04/2023–08/2023)
- Explored entanglement-based QKD protocols, scalability challenges, and early implementations in satellite and network-based quantum communication.
LL.B., Alexandria University - Egypt, 2016
Research Experience
- 05/2025–Present: Research Intern
- Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS), Dresden, Germany (On-site from 05/2025 to 08/2025 and remotely afterwards)
- Project: Topological skyrmion semimetals
- Supervisor: Dr. Ashley Cook
- We are investigating a newly proposed topological phase of matter, the topological skyrmion semimetal, and its generalizations. The project is built on previous work by the Correlations and Topology group.
- 08/2025–Present: Research Intern
- Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita)
- Project: Quantum metrology in superconducting systems
- Supervisor: Dr. Sofia Qvarfort
- We are investigating how to leverage the non-linearity arising from the expansion of the potential of transmon-like Hamiltonians to increase the precision limits using quantum sensing theoretical tools.
- 02/2025: Master’s Work (UIMP & CSIC)
- Analysis of the Green’s function of a metallic slab in different media
- Quantum dynamics of an emitter near metal-dielectric interface (Reproduction of A. González-Tudela et al’s paper “Reversible dynamics of single quantum emitters near metal-dielectric interfaces”]) ])
- 2021–2023: Undergraduate Experimental Work (The Open University)
- Violation of CHSH inequality using IBM Quantum (03/2023)
- Hall effect to identify an unknown conductor (01/2023)
- Mission concept for 2P/Encke comet studies (Group project) (04–06/2022)
- Planetary atmosphere identification using IR spectroscopy (03/2022)
- Experimental verification of the Compton effect (02/2022)
- Mapping Milky Way spiral structure using radio telescope (11-12/2021)
Conferences and Schools
- 07/2025: Quantum Technologies for Young Researchers Workshop (QTYR2025), CSIC, Spain
- Poster: Investigation of Beam Wander’s Impact on QBER in a Free-Space BB84 QKD Receiver
- 06/2024: 49th International Nathiagali Summer College on Quantum Technologies
- ICTP, PAEC, NCP, Pakistan
- 03/2024: 9th Spring Plasma Physics School
- ICTP & EGYPlasma, Egypt
- Awarded Best Problem Solving
- 07/2023: Multi-Scale Methods Summer School, Gdańsk University of Technology
ECTS: 6 Grade: 93%
Trainings and Courses
- 10/2024–12/2024: Statistics, Machine Learning, Git & GitLab, CI Workshops – Helmholtz Association
- 09/2024: Helmholtz Summer School: From Data to Knowledge – Helmholtz Association
- 07/2024: Qiskit Global Summer School 2024 – IBM
- 07/2024: Quantum Barsaat 2024 (quantum computing & annealing) – QWorld
- 09/2023–04/2024: Introduction to Quantum Computing with Google Quantum AI – The Coding School
- Project: Encryption with a BB84-generated key using Cirq
- 07/2023–08/2023: Global Quantum Program – Womanium
- 11/2021–12/2021: Science Journalism Training Program – British Council
Skills
- Programming & Digital skills: Python (data processing, visualization, quantum programming), LaTeX (academic writing), Git (version control), Linux, SLURM
- Languages: English (IELTS Academic 8.0)
Memberships
- Institute of Physics (IOP), 2020–Present
Service and Leadership
- Team Leader, Egypt Scholars Library (2014–Present)
- Leading science communication efforts for Arabic-speaking audiences.
- Volunteer of the Year (2022).
- Coordinated Egypt Scholars Science Writing Contest (2022).
- Translator & Editor (2013–Present)
- Won Best Coverage of the RO Water Treatment Project (British Council, 2021).
- Science Project Student Buddy, The Open University (2023–Present)
- Guided new physics students with academic and project-related support.
- Time management & coordination
- Managed simultaneous work and study commitments for 12 years.