Mohamed Noufal
Hampton
Summary
Dynamic researcher and academic leader with over eight years of expertise in research, teaching, and program development. Currently serving as Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Quantum Materials Laboratory at Hampton University, specializing in advanced electrocatalysis, semiconductor interfaces, 2D materials, and green hydrogen technologies. Proven track record in securing competitive federal and industrial grants from prestigious agencies such as NSF, NASA, and DOE, complemented by visiting professorships at renowned institutions including the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia. Committed to fostering student success through mentorship of graduate and undergraduate researchers while actively contributing to national discussions on sustainable technologies and STEM equity through participation in advisory and editorial boards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering
Hampton University
01.2024 - Current
- Leading curriculum reform, overseeing successful ABET re-accreditation, and spearheading internal and external program reviews aimed at strengthening academic quality and industry alignment.
- Initiatives launched under this leadership include a joint Master’s degree program in Materials Science and Engineering with Villanova University, providing students with a 4+1 pathway toward graduate education.
- Developed and coordinated Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in partnership with the University of Chicago, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Brandeis University, and the University of Virginia, significantly expanding hands-on research opportunities and national exposure for underrepresented students in STEM.
- Fostered collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to support workforce development and applied research integration.
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director, Quantum Materials Laboratory
Hampton University
01.2022 - Current
- Leading a research program focused on molecular catalysts for electrocatalysis and energy storage.
- Responsibilities include supervising M.Sc. and B.Sc. students, establishing domestic and international collaborations, and developing innovative research directions.
- The lab’s current focus areas include green hydrogen production, self-powered integrated devices, and microelectronic technologies.
Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 07.2024
Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering
University of Virginia
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborative research on nanosynthesis between Hampton University and UVA.
Ph.D. Research Associate
The University of Texas at El Paso
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: (U.S. R1 Institution)
- Development of novel, multifunctional, cost-effective electrocatalysts for water splitting, zinc–air batteries, and biofuel cells.
- Design and synthesis of novel carbon-based semiconducting materials (e.g., fullerenes and endohedrals).
- Application of tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS), a specialized SERS technique, to study nanoscale materials.
- Research on magnetic nanostructures for applications such as MRI, drug delivery, cancer hyperthermia treatment, data storage, ferrofluid lubricants, magnetic refrigeration, and energy harvesting.
- (U.S. R1 Institution)
Assistant Lecturer of Chemical Engineering
Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology
01.2014 - 12.2022
Assistant Lecturer of Chemical Engineering
The British University in Egypt
01.2014 - 12.2022
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Sciences and Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
01.2022
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Ain Shams University
01.2016
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Mansoura University
01.2012
Skills
- Precision microfabrication
- Advanced additive techniques
- Digital Light Processing (DLP)
- Stereolithography (SLA)
- 3D printing
- Screen-printing techniques
- Laser-based processing
- Laser deposition
- Laser ablation
- Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD)
- Plasma-Assisted Laser Ablation (PLA)
- Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD)
- Hot Filament Chemical Vapor Deposition (HFCVD)
- Plasma-assisted thin film deposition
- Electrochemical analysis
- Cyclic voltammetry (CV)
- Square wave voltammetry (SWV)
- Chronoamperometry
- Differential pulse voltammetry (DPV)
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
- Nanomaterial Synthesis
- Graphene quantum dots (QDs)
- Graphitic carbon nitride QDs
- Sulfur QDs
- TiO₂ nanotubes
- ZnO QDs
- Polymeric nanoparticles
- Colloidal gold nanoparticles
- Colloidal silver nanoparticles
- Materials Characterization
- X-ray diffraction (XRD)
- Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM)
- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
- Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Photoluminescence (PL)
- UV–Vis spectroscopy
- Steady-state PL
- Time-resolved PL (TRPL)
- Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
- Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
- Zeta potential analysis
- Raman spectroscopy
- Electrophoretic deposition
- Spin coating
- Hydrothermal synthesis systems
- Freeze dryers
- Ultrasonication
- Probe sonicators
- Centrifuges
- Sputtering systems
- I–V characterization tools
- Data Analysis
- Spectral Interpretation
- XPS
- EELS
- Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
- Windows-based operating systems
- MS Word
- Excel
- OriginPro
- WSxM
- Mendeley
- EndNote
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Electronics and Circuit Building
Timeline
Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 07.2024
Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering
Hampton University
01.2024 - Current
Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering
University of Virginia
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director, Quantum Materials Laboratory
Hampton University
01.2022 - Current
Ph.D. Research Associate
The University of Texas at El Paso
01.2019 - 12.2022
Assistant Lecturer of Chemical Engineering
Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology
01.2014 - 12.2022
Assistant Lecturer of Chemical Engineering
The British University in Egypt
01.2014 - 12.2022
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Ain Shams University
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Mansoura University
Ph.D. - Environmental Sciences and Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
Technical Contributions
- Developed a nanomaterial-coated 3D-printed microneedle array for transdermal sensing of biomaterials.
- Engineered a wearable, 3D-printed microneedle biosensor for real-time monitoring of Glucose and other metabolites.
- Design of 2D Schottky diodes to overcome Fermi level pinning.
- Developed a machine learning–integrated approach for material synthesis and discovery.
Grants And Funding
- 2023, Virginia Space Center & NASA Grant for Young Investigators, $10,000
- 2023, NSF Award Abstract #200006 – Research Initiation Award, $600,000
- 2023, NASA MURAP Award – Minority University Research and Education Project, $50,000
- 2023, PARCS-HBCU – Partnership for Advancing Research Capacity in Semiconductors at HBCUs, $475,000
- 2023, U.S. DOE Contract – Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory awarded to Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC, $5 billion for 25 universities and Fermilab
Membership In Professional Organizations
- Chair, Synthesis & Properties of Nanomaterials for Future Energy Demands, 8th International Symposium
- Editorial Advisory Board Member, Journal of Materials Engineering
- External Advisory Board Member (M.Sc. & Ph.D.), Cairo University and The University of Texas
- Peer Reviewer: Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Journal of Hazardous Materials, and Environmental Chemical Engineering
Courses
CME 306 – Separation Operations, CME 411 – Chemical Engineering Lab I, EGR 101 – Introduction to Engineering, CME 307 – Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, CME 308 – Chemical Reaction Engineering, CME 412 – Chemical Engineering Lab I, CME 412 – Chemical Engineering Lab II, CME 420 – Chemical Engineering Seminar, EGR 101 – Introduction to Engineering, CME 307 – Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, CME 308 – Chemical Reaction Engineering, CME 412 – Chemical Engineering Lab II, CME 412 – Chemical Engineering Lab II, CME 420 – Chemical Engineering Seminar, CME 306 – Separation Operations, EGR 101 – Introduction to Engineering, EGR 191 – Introduction to Research Topics in Engineering, EGR 391 – Intermediate Research Topics in Engineering
University And Professional Service
- Member, Department Chair Hiring Committee (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Member, Faculty Hiring Committee, Chemical Engineering Department
- Managed departmental operations, including faculty oversight, budgeting, and facilities management.
Selected Talks
- Advancements in Sustainable Hydrogen Catalysts, 2023-11-21, Hampton University
- EMERGE for IMPACT Workshop – Halo and UIDP, 2025-01-17, San Jose, CA
Personal Information
Title: Chair of the Chemical Engineering Department and Director of the Quantum Materials Laboratory
Publications
- Raman Fingerprints of spin-phonon coupling and magnetic transition in an organic molecule intercalated Cr2Ge2Te6., Samanta, Sudeshna, Hector Iturriaga, Thuc T. Mai, Adam J. Biacchi, Rajbul Islam, Angela R. Hight Walker, Mohamed et al., arXiv preprint, 2023, arXiv:2312.01270
- Unraveling the Cooperative Activity of Hydrophilicity, Conductivity, and Interfacial Active Sites in Alginate‐CNT‐CuO Self-Standing Electrodes with Benchmark‐Close Activity for Alkaline Water Splitting., Mohamed et al., Advanced Sustainable Systems, 7, 12, 2023, 10.1002/adsu.202300283
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