Prof. Moussa Said, born in Egypt, is a leading figure in automotive engineering, holding a Ph.D. in Automotive Engineering from Stuttgart University, Germany. With over a decade of academic experience, he served as the head of the Automotive Department at Ain-Shams University, where he enhanced the curriculum by integrating mechatronics and sustainable practices.
Currently, Prof. Said is the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Saxony Egypt University for Applied Science and Technology, where he leads the Automotive Mechatronics Technology program. His research focuses on automotive mechatronics, sustainable technologies, and electric vehicle infrastructure, contributing significantly to the field and fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
Beyond academia, he served as the National Training Manager for General Motors in the Middle East, enhancing dealership personnel's technical skills. An active member of various professional organizations, Prof. Said is dedicated to mentoring emerging engineers and advocating for sustainable practices in automotive engineering.
In his personal life, he enjoys literature on technology's societal impacts and supports community initiatives for youth education in engineering. Prof. Said’s journey reflects a commitment to advancing automotive engineering education and inspiring future generations.
Dr. Zainab Zakaria, born in Egypt in 1978, holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry-Zoology from Cairo University (1999), a Master's degree focusing on immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (2006), and a Ph.D. evaluating cellular responses against Hepatitis C virus antigens among high-risk healthcare workers (2014). In 2022, she became an Associate Professor in Molecular Biology.
Dr. Zakaria has served as an undergraduate instructor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Heliopolis University, and supervised graduation projects in the Biotechnology/Bio-molecular Chemistry program at Cairo University. She also instructed training courses at the Egyptian Company for Blood Services (VACSERA). In 2024, she joined Saxony Egypt University for Applied Science and Technology, where her dedication to innovative teaching has earned her great respect among students and faculty.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Zakaria's research focuses on genetic factors related to disease acquisition and the use of nanoparticles in treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. She has contributed to preclinical evaluations for new drug development and has published numerous impactful papers reflecting her innovative approaches.
In addition to her academic contributions, Dr. Zakaria served as Technical Manager for Biodiagnostics at ATOS Pharma, where she facilitated technology transfer and implemented lateral flow technology for diagnostic rapid test kit production.
