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Sara Abbas

Sara Abbas

Thuwal ,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Electrochemist specialising in electrochromic devices and biosensors, with extensive expertise in organic and inorganic synthesis, surface chemistry, and adhesion science. Demonstrated proficiency in processing, device fabrication, and characterisation of electrochromic materials, plasmonic materials, biosensors, and photovoltaic solar cells. Skilled in leveraging advanced software tools such as JMP, OriginLab, and MS Office to optimise quality and efficiency. Recognised for leadership capabilities and effective communication skills. Dedicated to advancing innovative solutions within the field of material science and device engineering.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sr. Scientest

SABIC
Thuwal, Saudi Arabi
05.2018 - 09.2024

As a Sr. Scientist I am working on:

  • Developing, leading and assisting different scientific research programs and projects, from conception to implementation, including defining research objectives, designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting and reporting results
  • Mentoring fresh scientists by providing guidance and support for their professional development and helping to foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing culture in the research department
  • Collaborating with external partners and stakeholders, including academic and industry partners, to identify and pursue opportunities for research collaboration and funding.

Research Chemist

SABIC
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
08.2013 - 05.2018
  • I worked on the photovoltaic solar cell based projects where I implemented new methodologies with innovative research techniques and I conducted experiments in laboratory for chemical product development.

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Laurentian University
Sudbury, Canada
09.2010 - 09.2011
  • I worked as laboratory teaching assistant for first and second year organic chemistry students. My responsibility was to assist students during the lab by answering their questions and providing experimental advices and guiding for the lab reports.

Patient Relations Representative

King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2008 - 02.2009
  • My responsibility was to find patients’ concern and total their feedback in order to assess the hospital’s services and treatment of patients.

Trainee

Jamjoom Pharma
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • Worked as a chemist in the stability department. We studied the ability of medication to be stable for long period of time under different environmental conditions using different analytical technique such as HPLC.

Education

Doctor of Science - Material science and engineering

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal,Saudi Arabia
09.2014 - 05.2018

Master of Science - Chemical and Biochemical Science

Laurentian University
Sudbury, ON, Canada
09.2010 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2003 - 06.2007

Skills

  • Electrochemist with main focus on electrochromic devices and biosensors
  • Long experience on organic and inorganic synthesis, processing, device fabrication and characterization of Electrochromic, Plasmonic materials, Biosensors and photovoltaic solar cells
  • Long experience on surface chemistry and Adhesion Science
  • Pioneer in some computer program applications to achieve improvement in quality & savings in time such as JMP, Originlab and MS Office
  • Leadership and communication


Accomplishments

  • Poster award ( out of 300 participant) from Royal Society of Chemistry at the 13th International Conference on Materials Chemistry (MC13), UK, 2017
  • Third prize in the student competition from The Electrochemical Society, Canada, 2012
  • Wally M. Pasika. Leadership Award from The chemical institute of Canada, Canada, 2011
  • Outstanding performance appreciation certificates from King Abdulaziz University, 2003-2004
  • Outstanding performance appreciation certificates from Aramco, from 1999 to 2002.

References

References available upon request.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Timeline

Sr. Scientest

SABIC
05.2018 - 09.2024

Doctor of Science - Material science and engineering

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
09.2014 - 05.2018

Research Chemist

SABIC
08.2013 - 05.2018

Master of Science - Chemical and Biochemical Science

Laurentian University
09.2010 - 01.2013

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Laurentian University
09.2010 - 09.2011

Patient Relations Representative

King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital
10.2008 - 02.2009

Trainee

Jamjoom Pharma
01.2008 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

King Abdulaziz University
09.2003 - 06.2007
Sara Abbas