sawsan darwish

Curriculum Vitae

Profile:

Academic Studies

·        Bachelor degree - Faculty of Science- Chemistry department- Cairo University. Grade: very good.

·        Diploma in Conservation & Restoration Antiquities - Faculty of Archaeology- Cairo University. Grade: very good.

·        Master degree in biological chemistry- Faculty of Science - Cairo University.

·        PhD degree in biochemistry- Faculty of Science-Cairo University. 

Chemistry

 The Detailed specialization:

22-10-1989: Chemist - Faculty of Archaeology- Cairo University.

15-9-2003: lecturer- Faculty of Archaeology- Cairo University.

25-3- 2009: Asst. Prof. - Faculty of Archaeology- Cairo University.

12-6-2014: Prof. - Faculty of Archaeology- Cairo University.                                                           

Field experience:

1- Conservation and restoration of Archaeological objects:

Including:

·        Studying chemical composition of archaeological materials, deterioration mechanisms and chemical changes occur due to exposure to uncontrolled environmental conditions.

·        Evaluate chemicals used for conservation works i.e., (acids, bases, organic solvents, polymers used in coating and adhesives, consolidants, enzymes, soaps…).                                                                                                         

2- Physicochemical microanalysis:

Including:

·        Atomic absorption spectroscopy.

·        Infrared spectrometry and interpretation of chart results.

·        Ultraviolet& visible spectroscopy.

·        Different chemical analysis (volumetric, gravimetric … methods).

3- Biological and Enzymatic works:

Including:

·        Isolation & purification of microorganisms and studying their role in the biodeterioration of culture heritage.

·        Determination of production, activity and stability of enzymes excreted from different microorganisms and methods to inhibit their effects.

·        Using enzymes in conservation of archaeological objects. 

The Extracurricular Activities 

·        Advisor of Quality Assurance & Accreditation Unit- Faculty of Archaeology- Cairo University.

·        The supervisor of the "Dream of Change" Family at the Faculty of Archaeology- Cairo University. 

Supervision of Theses

·        23 Masters in Conservation department, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University.

·        1 Masters in Entomology department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University.

·        1 Masters in plant department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University.

·        4 PhDs in Conservation department, Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University.

·        1 PhD in Entomology department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University.