Experience:
10/2023 – Present Academic Consultant (PhD), BeMo Academic
Consulting
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Consulted students on higher education applications, tailoring profiles to specific healthcare programs.
Engineered personalized mentoring programs for 350+ students, attaining
a 79% acceptance rate into competitive programs.
Enhanced client understanding and satisfaction by orchestrating workshops on application strategies.
Scrutinized admissions trends to provide data-driven consultation, boosting
successful applications by 30% in target fields.
09/2019 – Present Guest Lecturer, University of Guelph & Partner Institutions Guelph, Canada
Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate in student feedback for lectures delivered to 300+ students across three universities, in courses such as Medical Embryology and Vertebrate Reproductive Physiology.
Boosted exam scores by 20% through the creation of advanced lecture content on folliculogenesis, epigenetics, and non-coding RNAs.
Collaborated to execute a cross-university video conference curriculum
with Guelph, McGill, and Laval, improving participation and fostering discussions in reproductive physiology.
01/2022 – 12/2022 Specialized Sessional Lecturer & Course Coordinator,
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Designed and delivered 4 upper-year courses in biological sciences, achieving 94–100% satisfaction across all metrics, including intellectual stimulation, learning outcomes, and course design.
Led hands-on labs for 120+ students per semester, enhancing proficiency in advanced techniques such as gamete manipulation and microscopy.
Mentored graduate students through independent research projects,
culminating in the successful publication of peer-reviewed papers within one year, significantly elevating the department's research output by 40%.
09/2017 – 04/2023 Teaching Assistant, University of Guelph Guelph, Canada
Instructed advanced lab sessions in embryology and molecular techniques, such as gamete handling and embryo culture, resulting in a 60% increase in student competency assessments.
Elevated lecture delivery over 6 years by curating educational materials and leading review sessions, driving higher classroom engagement.
Evaluated assignments and lab reports for 600+ students, reinforcing their
lab skills and theoretical understanding of reproductive biology, animal reproduction, and biomedical histology.
04/2017 – 09/2017 Laboratory Assistant, ALS Environmental (Inorganics
Department)
Waterloo, Canada
Processed over 2,000 samples using advanced lab technologies, maintaining 95% on-time delivery and surpassing quality benchmarks.
Streamlined lab workflows and maintained essential equipment, contributing to a 25% productivity increase and 150+ experiments per month.
Analyzed large datasets and applied statistical tools to generate reliable, reproducible research findings.
Facilitated cross-functional efforts across multiple departments to ensure
smooth data flow and efficient lab operations.
Education:
09/2019 – 10/2023 University of Guelph
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biomedical Sciences, Reproductive Biotechnology
Guelph, Canada
09/2017 – 08/2019 University of Guelph
Master of Science (MSc), Biomedical Sciences, Reproductive Biotechnology
Guelph, Canada
09/2016 – 04/2017 Conestoga College
Ontario College Diploma, Biotechnology Technician
Ontario, Canada
09/2012 – 08/2016 University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours, Biomedical Sciences
Waterloo, Canada
Skills:
Animal Cell Culture
PCR (qPCR, ddPCR)
DNA/RNA Extraction
Western Blotting
Flow Cytometry
Microscopy
Immunology
IVF Techniques
Sample Preparation
Laboratory Quality Control
Cryopreservation
Laboratory Equipment Handling
Gene Expression Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Additionally:
Languages: English (Fluent), Arabic (Fluent)