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PART 1: PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name

Ibrahim Abdelwahab

Title

Dr

Gender

Male

Recent Photo

Recent Photo

Date of Birth

10/01/1987

Place of Birth

Egypt

Type of Identity Document Held

Passport

HKID / Passport Number

A2638

Nationality

Egyptian

PART 2: CONTACT INFORMATION

Email Address

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Contact Phone Number

+18572428054

Address

11 Oxford St., LISE 304
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

PART 3: FORUM INTEREST

First Discipline to be Joined

Astronomy

Second Discipline to be Joined

Life Science and Medicine

Statement of Purpose to Join the Forum (max. 200 words)

Dear Selection Committee,

I am excited to express my interest in participating in The 2nd Hong Kong Laureate Forum. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Harvard University's Center for Nanoscale Systems with dual Ph.D. degrees from Imperial College London and NUS, my research focuses on atomically thin 2D materials and their potential in electronics and photonics.

My passion lies in interdisciplinary research. I believe innovative solutions emerge when diverse fields converge to tackle complex challenges. Participating in this forum will provide me with the opportunity to engage in stimulating discussions with Shaw Laureates and other distinguished scientists. I am eager to learn from their experiences, understand their approaches to science, and be inspired by their journeys.

Networking is a key aspect of this forum for me. Engaging with fellow young scientists is as important as interacting with established researchers. I am keen to share my research findings, explore collaborative opportunities, and enhance my leadership and interpersonal skills.

This forum aligns perfectly with my career goals as I prepare to establish my own research group. I am committed to contributing actively and look forward to the growth and opportunities that participation will provide.

Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,
Ibrahim

PART 4: ACADEMIC AND/OR RESEARCH INFORMATION

Academic Level / Position

Postdoc

Academic Subject / Research Field

Chemistry and Physics

Current Affiliated University / Institution / Organisation

Harvard University

Location

Cambridge, MA

Transcript 1

PhD-certificate.pdf

Recommendation 1

Harvard University

Recommendation Letter 1

RL-from-William-Wilson.pdf

Recommendation 2

Monash University & Imperial College London

Recommendation Letter 2

RL-Stefan.pdf

First Academic or Research Referee *

First Referee Name

Khaled Abdelazim

First Referee University

Harvard University

First Referee Position

Curriculum and Pedagogy Manager & Preceptor in Chemistry and Chemical Biology

First Referee Email Address

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Second Academic or Research Referee

Award(s) and/or Scientific Accomplishment(s) (if any) (max. 100 words)

Harvard NNCI Scholar, 2022-
Certificates of Recognition for Peer Review Activities, ACS, Wiley, and Elsevier, 2017-24
Team Coach for the Neuro-inspired Computing Team at the Merck Innovation Cup, The Merck Group, 2024
Research highlights "Ferroelectric Nanosheets Boost Nonlinearity," Nature Photonics 16, 611 (2022).
The 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, The Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, 2022
JSPS HOPE Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), 2022
UK Global Talent Immigrant, The Royal Society & UK Home Office, 2022-
Innovators Under 35 MENA, MIT Technology Review, 2021
ESSP Shield of Excellence and Certificate of Merit, ESSP, 2009

Publication List (if any)

Abdelwahab-Ibrahim-Publication-List.pdf

Abstract of Research / Brief Description of Your Current Research Interest (max. 200 words)

I conduct research on atomically thin 2D materials for the development of ultra-low power electronic devices and integrated photonic technologies.

Would you like to present your Research in Poster Presentation Session and/or Flash Presentation?

Both Sessions

PART 5: OTHERS

Did you participate in the inaugural Hong Kong Laureate Forum?

N/A

How Did You Know About the Forum?

University