Maher Selim is a research scientist living in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. He received his PhD in Physics from Western University in 2012 and has worked as a researcher at the National Institute of Standards in Egypt. He has skills in teaching, research, problem solving, team leadership, and staff management. His research focuses on nanotechnology, including band gap engineering of graphene and magnetic nano-ribbons. He is fluent in English and Arabic and has published several journal articles and conference papers.

1. Maher Selim
Research Scientist
2-15 Cluxton St.
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 4Y9
+1 (705) 957 1677
maher2100@gmail.com
ca.linkedin.com/in/maherselim
Your name is Maher and you are truly maher
one of my supervisors
"maher in Arabic means clever in English"
Skills
Teaching and communication
Creating a motivating learning environment; supervising students with clear guidance;
applying many types of teaching methods.
Research and analytical
The ability to gather data and to complete efficient, effective experimental, theoretical,
and computational research and analysis.
Proven creative problem solving
Create new ideas to solve problems; well organized, with excellent planning and follow-
through.
Team leadership and staff-management abilities
Talent for building and leading high-performing, goal-focused teams.
Education
2007
2012
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Western University, Ontario, Canada.
2003
2006
Master of Science in Physics, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
1993
1997
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Experience
Vocational
2014
Researcher, Nanometrology and Nanotechnology Lab., National Institute of
Standards (NIS), Giza, Egypt.
Developed and studied measurement and calibration techniques for nanotechnology.
Main Duties:
Design and conduct experimental, theoretical, and computational research
Calibration services in Nanotechnology
Teaching nanoscience, nanometrology, and nanotechnology
Doing administrative work

2. 2012
2014
Postdoc Researcher, National Institute of Standards (NIS), Giza, Egypt.
Did research in metrology and calibration.
2007
2012
PhD Researcher, Physics Department, Western University, Ontario, Canada.
Did research in nanotechnology.
Band gap engineering for both graphene and magnetic nano-ribbons.
Nanoparticle biosensor fabrication and characterization.
Teaching undergrad Physics
2006
2006
Trainee, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais (LNE), Paris, France.
Trained on low-temperature thermometry and calibrations.
2003
2007
Researcher Assistant, Thermometry Lab., National Institute of Standards,
Giza, Egypt.
Established calibration system for moisture content in wood sensors.
Developed mathematical model for new calibration method
Industrial calibration for temperature, humidity, viscosity, and moisture sensors
Measure material thermal properties
Teaching metrology
2001
2003
MSc. Researcher, Physics Department, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
Study of optical properties for Fiber-optics using optical interferometry.
Teaching undergrad Physics
2000
2001
Physicist, Surfaces Metrology Lab., National Institute of Standards, Giza,
Egypt.
Measure surface topography, texture and roughness using optical interferometry.
Participated on organizing and attended the Fifth International Symposium on
Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments.
1997
1998
MSc. Researcher, Physics Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Did theoretical and computational physics research.
1996
1996
Trainee, Physics Research division, National Research Centre (NRC), Cairo,
Egypt.
Trained on fabrication and characterization of thin film semiconductor solar cell.
Miscellaneous
2000
2007
Computer and Internet Systems administrator, Egyptian Materials Re-
search Society (EG-MRS), Cairo, Egypt.
Web developer and Webmaster and search engine optimization
Electronic publishing of the Egyptian Journal of Solids;
Hardware and software administrator
Helped in conference organization
2000
2007
IT Engineer, Independent, Cairo, Egypt.
Develop, test, install, configure and troubleshoot computer hardware, software,
network, and Internet applications.

3. 1999
2000
Executive Manger, Zakaria Ahmed Contractors, Cairo, Egypt.
Organize, direct, control and evaluate the overall operations of the company.
1998
1999
Academic Publishing Specialist, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, Cairo,
Egypt.
Acquisition of manuscripts, coding in LaTex/HTML (mark-up of data), compiling
and editing of content, proofreading and copy reading.
Hardware and Software administrator assistance.
Executive Assistant for the CEO.
Computer Skills
Operating
Systems
DOS, Windows, Ubuntu,
Mac OS
Office
Packages
Microsoft Office, OpenOffice,
LibreOffice
Languages Basic, Pascal, FORTRAN, C,
C++, Latex, HTML
Software LabView, MatLab, Origin,
Mathematica
Internet WordPress Multimedia Camtasia, CamStudio
Certifications
2011
• Western Certificate in University Teaching and Learning, Western
University, Ontario, Canada.
2006
• International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL), The European Com-
puter Driving Licence Foundation, Dublin, Ireland.
Honours and Awards
2007
• PhD Scholarship, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
(Egypt).
2001
• MSc Scholarship, Helwan University.
1997
• MSc Scholarship, Ain Shams University.
Languages
Arabic Native Mother Tongue, ILR 5
English Fluent Professional proficiency, ILR 4
French Basic Elementary proficiency, ILR 1

4. Interests
Reading in all fields, walking, sport, creative cooking, computer and internet programming,
learning and gaining new knowledge and experiences.
Journal Publications
2014
• Cunha, A. M. C., Maher Z. Ahmed, M. G. Cottam, and R. N. Costa Filho.
“Localized states of a semi-infinite zigzag graphene sheet with impurity lines”.
In: Journal of Applied Physics 116.1, 013704,
arXiv Publications
2013
• Selim, Maher Z. Ahmed. “Some properties of bilayer graphene nanoribbons”.
In: arXiv: 1306.4693 [cond-mat.mes-hall].
2011
• Selim, Maher Z. Ahmed. “Spin waves in 2D ferromagnetic square lattice
stripe”. In: arXiv: 1110.4369 [cond-mat.mes-hall].
2011
• Selim, Maher Z. Ahmed. “Spin waves in ferromagnetic dots 2D honeycomb
lattice stripes”. In: arXiv: 1110.5716 [cond-mat.mes-hall].
2011
• Selim, Maher Z. Ahmed. “The effect of edge and impurities sites properties
on their localized states in semi-infinite zigzag edged 2D honeycomb graphene
sheet”. In: arXiv: 1110.5105 [cond-mat.mes-hall].
2011
• Selim, Maher Z. Ahmed. “The next nearest neighbor effect on the 2D materials
properties”. In: arXiv: 1111.0104 [cond-mat.mes-hall].
2011
• Selim, Maher Z. Ahmed. “Understanding of hopping matrix for 2D materials
taking 2D honeycomb and square lattices as study cases”. In: arXiv: 1110.
6488 [cond-mat.mes-hall].
Thesis
2012
• Selim, Maher Zakaria Ahmed. “Electronic and magnetic excitations in
graphene and magnetic nano-ribbons”. PhD. London, Ontario, Canada: West-
ern University.

5. 2006
• Selim, Maher Zakaria Ahmed. “Evaluation of moisture content in wood fiber
and recommendation of the best method for its determination”. MSc. Cairo,
Egypt: Helwan University.
1997
• Selim, Maher Zakaria Ahmed. “Application of some nuclear models to even-
even Er isotopes”. BSc. Cairo, Egypt: Ain Shams University.
PhD thesis
Title Electronic and magnetic excitations in graphene and magnetic nano-ribbons
Supervisor Dr. Michael G. Cottam
Description In this thesis I studied how to engineer the band gap of both the graphene
and the magnetic nano-ribbons using the effects of the 2D lattice struc-
tures, impurities, the roles of nearest neighbour and next nearest neighbour
interactions and the formation of coupled bilayer systems
Master thesis
Title Evaluation of moisture content in wood fiber and recommendation of the
best method for its determination
Supervisors Dr. Amin Fahim, Dr. Madiha Halawaa, Dr. Mohamed El-Nicklawy, and Dr.
Nabila El-Sayed
Description In this thesis calibration facilities have been established for measurement of
moisture content in wood. The system was used to calibrate and compare
between the most-used meters in the Egyptian market. Also, a successful
mathematical model was developed for the relation between direct current
conductance in wood fibers and its moisture content, This gives a new
calibration method for conductance type meters that is easy to use, low cost,
and more time efficient.
BSc. fourth-year thesis project
Title Application of some nuclear models to even-even Er isotopes
Supervisors Dr. Nagwa El-Anany
Description The energy levels of Er isotopes have been studied by means of the Variable
Moment of Inertia (VMI) model and Rotation and Vibration (R-V) model. A
computer program was written and executed to evaluate the energy levels of
Er isotopes based on the VMI model the calculated values are compared with
those from experimental work and there is an overall agreement with VMI
model.

6. Conferences and Workshops
2010
• Magnetic North–The Dynamics of Magnetic Materials Conference
and Workshop, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario,
Canada.
2010
• 4-Corners Southwest Ontario Condensed Matter Symposium, Perime-
ter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
2008
• Western Institute for Nanomaterials Science workshop, The University
of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
2007
• Western Institute for Nanomaterials Science workshop, The University
of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
2007
• 14th International Conference on Photoacoustic and Photothermal
Phenomena, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Participated in organizing, and attended the conference.
2006
• Toward more accurate temperature fixed points EUROMET Work-
shop, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais (LNE), a Plaine Saint
Denis, Paris, France.
2005
• The XXV Conference on Solid State Physics and Materials Science
& Workshop on Photonic Materials and Optoelectronic Devices(II),
Egyptian Materials Research Society, Luxor, Egypt.
Participated in organizing, and attended the conference and workshop.
2004
• US–Egypt Workshop on Laser Chemistry and Applications to Ma-
terials and Biomedical Research, Egyptian Materials Research Society,
Cairo, Egypt.
2004
• The XXIV Conference on Solid State Science & Workshop on Pho-
tonic Materials and Optoelectronic Devices , Egyptian Materials Re-
search Society, Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt.
Participated in organizing, and attended the conference and workshop.
2003
• Photonic Materials and Optoelectronic Devices one day workshop,
Egyptian Materials Research Society, Cairo, Egypt.
2003
• Physical Basics and Status of Photovoltaics one day workshop, Egyp-
tian Materials Research Society, Cairo, Egypt.

7. 2002
• The XXIII Conference on Solid State Science & Workshop on
Physics and Application Potential of Functional Ceramic Thin Films,
Egyptian Materials Research Society, harm Al-Shiekh, Sinai, Egypt.
Participated in organizing, and attended the conference and workshop.
2001
• The Fifth International Symposium on Measurement Technology and
Intelligent Instruments, National Institute of Standards, Giza, Egypt.
Participated in organizing and attended the conference.
References
National Institute of Standards
Prof. Dr. Mostafa Mekawy
Head of Thermal Measurements
Metrology Laboratory
National Institute of Standards
Tersa Street, Haram, P.O.Box:136,
Giza 12211 Egypt
m_mekawy@yahoo.com
+2 011 1126 2886
Western University
Prof. Peter Simpson
Department of Physics and
Astronomy
1151 Richmond Street,London
Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7
psimpson@uwo.ca
+1 (519) 661 2111 x83390
Helwan University
Dr. Hany Mohammed Hashem
Physics Department
Faculty of Science
Helwan University
Ain Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
hany_m_hashem@yahoo.com
+2 011 4074 0892
Prof. Dr. Amin Fahim Hassan
Physics Department
Faculty of Science
Helwan University
Ain Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
aminhassan44@yahoo.com
+2 01006607758