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Ain Shams University

Dr. Mahomud Abdelnabi
Ain Shams University

2025
Egypt

Scientific research is about innovation

My name is Mahmoud ABDELNABI, and I am an Assistant Professor of Physics at Ain Shams University, holding a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. During my doctoral studies, I focused on the synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of advanced two-dimensional materials, aiming to develop innovative materials with tailored properties for applications in electronics, energy storage, and nanotechnology. This experience strengthened my belief that scientific research is not only about discovery but also about innovation that bridges knowledge with practical impact.

What brought me to Japan was a prior collaboration between my lab in Rome and my host professor’s laboratory here. During that collaboration, the Japanese team provided high-quality, precisely engineered samples, giving me valuable hands-on practical experience in materials research. That exposure left a deep impression, showing me the meticulous care, precision, and creativity inherent in their work. I realized that joining their laboratory would allow me to immerse myself fully in an environment where technical excellence, innovation, and reflection coexist, and where I could further develop both my research skills and philosophical understanding of science.

Since arriving in Japan, I have been continually inspired by the harmony between rigor and creativity in both research and daily life. In the laboratory, I have learned that every experiment is more than a procedure—it is a dialogue with ideas, colleagues, and the material itself. Challenges become opportunities for learning, and collaboration transforms isolated tasks into shared discovery. Beyond the lab, experiencing Japanese culture has deepened my appreciation for patience, mindfulness, and balance—qualities that shape not only scientific work but also personal growth and ethical responsibility.

Looking ahead, I aim to integrate the lessons learned in Japan into my work in Egypt and beyond. I hope to advance research in materials science by applying advanced experimental techniques, fostering international collaboration, and mentoring students to cultivate curiosity, resilience, and integrity. I also aspire to contribute to a generation of researchers who see science not as an isolated achievement, but as a shared journey of knowledge, innovation, and societal benefit.

Ultimately, the MIF fellowship has been a transformative experience—scientifically, personally, and philosophically. It has expanded my perspective, strengthened my research philosophy, and reinforced my belief in the power of curiosity, reflection, and collaboration. I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity and committed to carrying these lessons forward, contributing thoughtfully to science, society, and the global research community in the years to come.

January 2026

Assistant Professor, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University