Bio
Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (materials), Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore; 2020
- M.Sc. in Photochemistry & Photobiology, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Science, Cairo University; 2014
- B.Sc. in Chemistry/Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University; 2007
Research Projects
- Cadmium-free Blue-emissive Nanocrystals for QLEDs
- Highly Fluorescent Semiconductor Nanorods: Synthesis, Tunability and Applications
- Bioinspired Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
- Investigations on Glutathione-coated Semiconductor Nanocrystals
Technical Expertise
- Colloidal synthesis of high-quality semiconductor nanocrystals (II-VI, III-V QDs)
- Highly luminescent spherical CdZnS/ZnS (blue), CdZnSeS/ZnS (green), CdSe/ZnS (red) QDs
- Super luminescent anisotropic heterostructured CdSe/CdS seeded nanorods (green, yellow, red), PLQY 70-95%
- InP-based NCs and ultra-small InP magic size clusters (MSCs)
- Surface modification and functionalization of NCs; ligand exchange, polymer encapsulation, bioconjugation techniques
- Solid-phase PCR and fluorescence detection techniques
- Fabrication of microfluidic devices using lithography techniques
Research Interests
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Semiconductor nanocrystals: synthesis, characterization and applications
- PL enhancement and tunability of nanocrystals
- Lighting and display technologies
- Biosensing, fluorescence imaging, healthcare, in vitro diagnostics
- Photocatalysis, water splitting and hydrogen production
- Open to new exciting projects and experience
Honors and Awards
- Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA), A*STAR; 2015
- First Class Honor, Faculty of Science, Cairo University; 2007
- Government Award of Distinction, Cairo University; 2004, 2005, 2006
Contact info
National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University
Laser Applications in Metrology, Photochemistry and Agriculture (LAMPA)
Division of Photochemistry and Photobiology
Office: 328 (3rd floor)
E-mail: salwa.moussa@u.nus.edu
Mobile: +20 100 832 5747
