Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, Diploma Program for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology
Oxford College of Arts, Business and Technology
07.2021 - 04.2024
[Hybrid]
Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension. Utilized multimedia resources to enrich learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
Adapted teaching materials and methods during remote learning phases, ensuring continuity of education.
Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities. Fostered positive learning environment, encouraging students to express their ideas and questions freely. Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices in laboratories.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems. Implemented feedback system for students, leading to more personalized and effective instruction.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Instructor, Diploma Program for Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Oxford College of Arts, Business and Technology
08.2022 - 04.2024
[Hybrid]
Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension. Utilized multimedia resources to enrich learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
Adapted teaching materials and methods during remote learning phases, ensuring continuity of education.
Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities. Fostered positive learning environment, encouraging students to express their ideas and questions freely. Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices in laboratories.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems. Implemented feedback system for students, leading to more personalized and effective instruction.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Instructor, Diploma program for Pharmacy Assistants
CDI College
09.2019 - 08.2025
[Remote-Asynchronous]
Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Developed comprehensive lesson plans to facilitate understanding of complex subjects for online learners.
Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Enhanced student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
Assessed students' progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities. Streamlined grading system to provide timely and constructive feedback, promoting student growth.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Instructor, Diploma program for Pharmacy Assistants
CDI College and Vancouver Career College
05.2018 - 06.2020
[On Campus/Remote (COVID)]
Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques especially with students with special needs.
Created lessons and test materials to facilitate learning.
Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices in laboratories.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Instructor, Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics (Prep Course for PEBC exams)
Enhanced student engagement by integrating interactive technologies into curriculum.
Assistant Professor
Sharjah University
01.2014 - 01.2018
Dept of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy & Research Institute of Medical & Health Sciences (SIMR)
Teaching: Mentored 20 students yearly for course enrollment, graduation projects, and employment opportunities.
Inspired critical thinking skills among class students (about 120 students/academic year) by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
Created materials and exercises to illustrate theapplication of course concepts [Tutorials and TBLs ].
Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
Elevated student satisfaction rates with accessible office hours, thorough explanations of complex topics, and consistent positive reinforcement.
College and University level: Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies (ExamSoft), and accreditation requirements.
Contributed to campus activities to promote a positive university image.
Research Level: Secured research funds to establish a formulation laboratory and sustain research work.
Strengthened relationships with colleagues by participating in collaborative projects and research endeavors.
Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent study projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Teaching Assistant
University of Toyama
01.2001 - 01.2006
Dept. of Radiological Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Teaching Assistant
Cairo University
01.2001 - 01.2006
Dept. of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy
Mentored activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught, providing constructive feedback to students.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in Pharmaceutics laboratories.
Helped with grading assignments and tests.
Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
Pharmacy Assistant (Intern)
Pharmasave Langley City
01.2020 - 12.2020
(Compounding Pharmacy)
Promoted a safe environment with strict adherence to federal regulations such as HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy protection.
Increased pharmacy efficiency by accurately processing insurance claims and handling billing paperwork.
Augmented staff productivity by taking initiative in performing administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and record-keeping duties as needed.
Improved inventory management with regular stock checks and timely reordering of supplies.
Boosted pharmacy reputation through exceptional customer service that fostered positive word-of-mouth referrals among satisfied customers.
Pharmacy Assistant (Intern, Floating)
Drug land & 108 Stop Pharmacies
01.2018 - 01.2021
Promoted a safe environment with strict adherence to federal regulations such as HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy protection.
Increased pharmacy efficiency by accurately processing insurance claims and handling billing paperwork.
Augmented staff productivity by taking initiative in performing administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and record-keeping duties as needed.
Improved inventory management with regular stock checks and timely reordering of supplies.
Boosted pharmacy reputation through exceptional customer service that fostered positive word-of-mouth referrals among satisfied customers.
Foreigner Visiting Researcher
University of Toyama
01.2014 - 01.2014
Dept. of Radiological Sciences, Graduate school of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Post-Doctoral Fellow
University of Toyama
01.2013 - 01.2014
Research theme: The investigation of the biological effects of non-thermal plasma on cancer cells
Foreigner Visiting Researcher
University of Toyama
01.2011 - 01.2013
Dept. of Radiological Sciences, Graduate school of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Unit Operations in Pharmaceutical Industry (Blending, Granulation, Drying, Milling, Compression, Capsulation, Coating, Packaging)
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
(Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Human Physiology
Pharmacology
Introduction to Pharmacy: Evolution of the Pharmacy Profession
Pharmacy Practice in Canada
Drug Development & Regulatory Affairs (Canada & US)
LIST OF FACULTY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
College Research Committee
Examination Committee
Timetable committee [Head]
Assessment Committee
Pharmacy Professional & Outreach Committee [Head]
Faculty Development committee
ExamSoft Implementation Committee [Head]
RESEARCH
Product stability and quality assessment (method development using LC-MS and LC-MS/MS, X-ray powder diffraction, NIR chemical Imaging, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, chemometrics)
Drug delivery and formulation (Research in Gene transfection, Cancer treatment, multidrug reversal techniques)
Lab techniques include: Cell culture, Flow cytometry, microscopy, Luminescence assays, Western blot analysis, Gel electrophoresis.
Others: experience in working with Low-intensity ultrasound, Cold atmospheric plasma, Radiofrequency, Ionizing radiation, Hyperthermia and EPR spectroscopy
Research Funds
International Association for the Sensitization of Cancer Treatment (IASCT), JAPAN [PI]
University of Sharjah, UAE [PI]
Al-Jalila Foundation, UAE Co-Investigator
Boehringer Ingelheim, UAE [PI]
Book Chapters
M.A. Hassan. Ultrasound as an Adjuvant Tool in Drug Delivery. In: Cellular Response to Physical Stress and Therapeutic Application. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publications
G. Sibhat, M. A. Hassan, I. K. Reddy, M. A. Khan, Z. Rahman. A comparative study in Metformin tablets quality assessment: LC-MS and LC-MS/MS methods for quantification if N-nitroso-dimethylamine in the presence of dimethylformamide. Submitted.
E.M. Mohamed, M.A. Hassan, G. Sibhat, T. Khuroo, Z. Rahman, M. A. Khan. Effect of patients in-use and accelerated stability conditions on quality attributes and pharmacokinetic profile of four FDA approved extended-release anti-epileptic-drug products. . International Journal of Pharmceutics, 2025 Jan 5:668:124840.
M. Haider, M.A. Hassan (Co-First authorship), R. Shamma, I. Saad. Thermogelling Platform for Baicalin Delivery for Versatile Biomedical Applications. Molecular Pharmaceutics, 2018, 15: 3478-3488
I. Saad, R. El Hosary, M.A. Hassan, M. Haider, M.M. Abd-Rabo. Efficacy and safety profiles of oral Atorvaststin-loaded nanoparticles: Effect of size modulation n biodistribution. Molecular Pharmaceutics, 2018, 15:247-255.
P. Jawaid, M. ur Rehman, M.A. Hassan, Q-L Zhao , P. Li, Y. Miyamoto, M. Misawa, R. Ogawa, T. Shimizu, T. Kondo. Effect of platinum nanoparticles on cell death induced by ultrasound in human lymphoma U937 cells. Ultrason Sonochem., 2016, 31:206-15.
H. Uchiyama, Q-L Zhao, M. A. Hassan, G. Andocs, N. Nojima, K. Takeda, K. Ishikawa, M. Mori, T. Kondo. EPR-Spin Trapping and Flow Cytometric Studies of Free Radicals Generated Using Cold Atmospheric Argon Plasma and X-ray irradiation in Aqueous Solutions and Intracellular Milieu. PLoS ONE. 2015, 10(8):e0136956. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136956.
M.A. Buldakov, M. A. Hassan, P. Jawaid, N.V. Cherdyntseva, T. Kondo. Cellular effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound and X-irradiation in combination in two human leukaemia cell lines. Ultrason. Sonochem., 2015, 23:339-46.
I.S. Ahmed, M.A. Hassan, T. Kondo. Effect of lyophilized grapefruit juice on P-glycoprotein-mediated drug transport in- vitro and in-vivo. Drug Dev Ind Pharm, 2015, 41: 375-81.
P. Jawaid, M.U. Rehman, Y. Yoshihisa, P. Li, Q-L Zhao, M.A. Hassan, Y. Miyamoto, T. Shimizu, T. Kondo. Effects of SOD/catalase mimic platinum nanoparticles on radiation-induced apoptosis in human lymphoma U937 cells. Apoptosis, 2014, 19:1006-16.
Y. Furusawa, M.A. Hassan, Q-L Zhao, R. Ogawa, Y. Tabuchi, T. Kondo. Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on the Nucleus and Genomic DNA. Ultrason Sonochem., 2014, 21: 2061-8.
M. A. Hassan, Y. Furusawa, S. Okazawa, K. Tobe, T. Kondo. Evaluation of sanazole cytotoxicity in human drug-sensitive and MDR uterine sarcoma cells. Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta, 2013, 4:10.
S. Okazawa, Y. Furusawa, A. Kariya, M.A. Hassan, M. Arai, R. Hayashi, Y. Tabuchi, T. Kondo, K. Tobe. Inactivation of DNA–dependent protein kinase promotes heat–induced apoptosis independently of heat–shock protein induction in human cancer cell lines. PLoS ONE, 2013, 8:e58325. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058325.
M.A. Hassan, Y. Furusawa, M. Minemura, N. Rapoport, T. Sugiyama, T. Kondo. Ultrasound-induced new cellular mechanism involved in drug resistance. PLoS ONE, 2012, 7:e48291. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0048291.
M.A. Hassan, I.S. Ahmed, P. Campbell, T. Kondo. Enhanced gene transfection using calcium phosphate co-precipitates and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound. Eur J Pharm Sci, 2012, 47:768-73. doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2012.08.007.
Y. Yoshihisa, M.A. Hassan, Y. Furusawa, Y. Tabuchi, T. Kondo, T. Shimizu. Alkannin regulates HSP70 expression in human keratinocytes exposed to UVB. PLoS ONE, 2012, 7: e47903. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0047903.
Y. Furusawa, I. Takashi, Y. Fujiwara, M.A. Hassan, Y. Tabuchi, T. Nomura, T. Kondo. Ultrasound activates ataxia telangiectasia mutated- and rad3-related (ATR)-checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1) pathway in human leukemia Jurkat cells. Ultrason. Sonochem., 2012, 19: 1246-51.
Y. Furusawa, Y. Fujiwara, M.A. Hassan, Y. Tabuchi, A. Morita, A. Enomoto, T. Kondo. Inhibition of DNA-dependent protein kinase promotes ultrasound-induced cell death including apoptosis in human leukemia cells. Cancer Lett., 2012, 322:107-12.
Y. Furusawa, Y. Fujiwara, P. Campbell, Q-L Zhao, R. Ogawa, M.A. Hassan, Y. Tabuchi, I. Takasaki, A. Takahashi, T. Kondo. DNA double-strand breaks induced by cavitational mechanical effects of ultrasound in cancer cell lines. PLoS ONE, 2012, 7: e29012. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0029012.
K. Ahmed, Y. Furusawa, Y.Tabuchi, H.F. Emam, J-L Piao, M.A. Hassan, T. Yamamoto, T. Kondo, M. Kadowaki. Chemical inducers of heat shock proteins derived from medicinal plants and cytoprotective genes response. Int. J Hyperthermia., 2012, 28:1-8
Y. Furusawa, Y. Fujiwara, Q-L Zhao, M.A. Hassan, R. Ogawa, Y. Tabuchi, I. Takasaki, A. Takahashi, T. Ohnishi, T. Kondo. Ultrasound induced DNA damage and signal transductions indicated by gammaH2AX. AIP Conference Proceedings 1359, 2011, 322.
Y. Yoshihisa, M.A. Hassan, T. Kondo, T. Shimizu. Effects of platinum nanoparticles on apoptosis. Recent Patents on Nanomedicine, 2011, 1: 1-6.
T. Kondo, Y. Furusawa, M.A. Hassan, R. Ogawa, Q-L Zhao, Y. Tabuchi, I. Takasaki. Recent progress in molecular bioeffects of ultrasound: from apoptosis to gene response. Jpn J Med Ultrasonics, 2011, 38: 221-230.
M.A. Hassan, Y. Furusawa, Q-L Zhao, I. Takasaki, L.B. Feril, Jr., K. Tachibana, K. Kudo , M. Minemura, T. T. Sugiyama, and T. Kondo. Differential cytotoxicity and sonosensitization by sanazole: Effect of cell type and acoustic parameters. J. Med. Ultrasonics, 2011, 38: 65 – 72.
Y. Yoshihisa, Q-L. Zhao, M.A. Hassan, Z.L. Wei, M. Furuichi, Y. Miyamoto, T. Kondo, T. Shimizu. SOD/catalase mimetic platinum nanoparticles inhibit heat-induced apoptosis in human lymphoma U937 and HH cells. Free Rad Res., 2011, 45:326-35.
M.A. Hassan, P. Campbell, T. Kondo, The role of Ca (2+) in ultrasound-elicited bioeffects: progress, perspectives and prospects. Drug Discov. Today, 2010, 15:892.
M. A. Hassan, L.B. Feril, Jr., N. Kudo, K. Tachibana, T. Kondo, P. Riesz. The Sonochemical and Biological Effects of Three Clinically-Used Contrast Agents. Jpn. J. Appl. Phys, 2010, 49: 07HF23-07HF23-6.
Z.L. Wei, Q.L. Zhao, M. A. Hassan, T. Kondo. Mechanisms involved in enhancement of apoptosis by radiation or hyperthermia in combination with sodium butyrate. Thermal Medicine, 2010, 26:43-50.
Z.L. Wei, R. Ogawa, I. Takasaki, Q.L. Zhao, H.C. Zheng, K. Ahmed, M. A. Hassan, T. Kondo. Mild hyperthermia prior to electroporation increases transfection efficiency in HCT 116, HeLa S3 and SGC 7901 cells. Biotechnol. Lett. 2010, 32:367 – 71
M. A. Hassan, M. A. Buldakov, R. Ogawa, Q-L. Zhao, Y. Furusawa, N. Kudo, T. Kondo and P. Riesz. Modulation control over ultrasound-mediated gene delivery: Evaluating the importance of standing waves. J. Control Rel., 2010, 141: 70-6.
Y. Furusawa, Q-L. Zhao, M. A. Hassan, Y. Tabuchi, I. Takasaki, S. Wada, T. Kondo. Ultrasound-induced apoptosis in the presence of Sonazoid and associated alterations in gene expression levels: A possible therapeutic application. Cancer Lett., 2009, 288 : 107 -15.
T. Kondo, T. Yoshida, R. Ogawa, M. A. Hassan, Y. Furusawa, Q-L. Zhao, A. Watanabe , A. Morii, L.B. Feril, Jr., K. Tachibana, H. Kitagawa, Y. Tabuchi, I. Takasaki, M.H. Shehata, N. Kudo, K. Tsukada. Low-intensity ultrasound adjuvant therapy: The enhancement of doxorubicin-induced cytotoxicity and the acoustic mechanisms involved. J Med. Ultrasonics, 2009, 36:61.
K. Okada, N. Kudo, M. A. Hassan, T. Kondo, K. Yamamoto. Threshold curves obtained under various gaseous conditions for free radical generation by burst ultrasound - Effects of dissolved gas, microbubbles and gas transport from the air. Ultrason. Sonochem., 2009, 16:512-8.
M. A. Hassan, L.B. Feril, Jr, K. Suzuki, N. Kudo, K. Tachibana, T. Kondo. Evaluation and comparison of three novel microbubbles: enhancement of ultrasound-induced cell death and free radicals production. Ultrason Sonochem. (16) 372-378, 2009.
M.A. Buldakov, M.A. Hassan, Q-L. Zhao, L.B. Feril, Jr., N. Kudo, T Kondo, N.V. Lityvakov, M.A. Bolshakov, V.V. Rostov, N.V. Cherdyntseva, P. Riesz. Influence of changing pulse repetition frequency on chemical and biological effects induced by low-intensity ultrasound in vitro. Ultrason. sonochem., 2009, 16:392-7.
Z.L. Wei, Q.L. Zhao, D.Y. Yu, M.A. Hassan, T. Nomura, T. Kondo. Enhancement of sodium butyrate-induced cell death and Apoptosis by X-irradiation in the human colorectal cancer cell line HCT 116. Oncol Rep., 2008, 20:397-403.
Z.L. Wei, Q-L. Zhao, D.Y. Yu, M.A. Hassan, T. Kondo. Enhancement of sodium butyrate-induced cell death by hyperthermia in HCT 116 human colorectal cancer cells. Anticancer Res., 2008, 28: 1693 –1700.
K. Ahmad, T. Hori, D.Y. Yu, Z.L. Wei, Q.L. Zhao, M. Nakashima, M.A. Hassan, T. Kondo. Hyperthermia Chemo-sensitization, Chemical Thermo-sensitization and Apoptosis. Thermal Medicine, 2008, 24:1-12.
T. Kondo, T. Hori, M. kanamori, Y. Tabuchi, I. Takasaki, Z.G. Cui, Z.L. Wei, D.Y. Yu, K. Ahmed, M.A. Hassan, Q-L. Zhao, R. Ogawa, Y. Fujiwara. Regulation and Enhancement of Apoptosis by Ionizing Radiation. Jpn. J. Cancer Clin., 2008, 54: 71-76.
T. Yoshida, T. Kondo, R. Ogawa, Q-L. Zhao, M.A. Hassan, A. Watanabe, I. Takasaki, Y. Tabuchi, M. Shoji, N. Kudo, L.B. Feril, Jr., K. Tachibana, M.A. Buldakov, T. Honda, K. Tsukada, P. Riesz. Molecular therapy using ultrasound: mechanisms involved in drug activation, apoptosis induction, gene transfer and alterations of gene expression. Thermal Medicine, 2007, 23: 113-122.
S.A. Elkheshen, I.S. Ahmed, M.H. Aboul-Enien, M.A. Hassan. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of controlled-release buccoadhesive disks of Timolol maleate. Egypt. J Biomed. Sci., 2007, 23: 196 – 217.
Awards
Best Poster Presentation (2nd Place). The Second College of Pharmacy Research Colloquium. Texas A&M University, March, 2025.
Honorary Award, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences for Education, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan, March, 2011., International Award for the Excellent Study. The 12th International Association for the Sensitization of Cancer Treatment (IASCT), Sendai, Japan, July, 2011., Publication Award
The Japan Sonochemistry Conference. Japan Society of Sonochemistry (JSS), 2015.
VOLUNTEERING & INTERESTS
Sports: Ex-member in the Egyptian Karate Federation (black belt II) MERASH, Zumba, Strong By Zumba, Ujam trainer.
Member of SANID (National Emergency Response Volunteer Programme in UAE) – [Shabab ID: V058694]
BCS Free Health Clinic 2025-2026 (Pharmacy/Labs Station)
Career Services Coordinator at Oxford College Of Arts, Business, And TechnologyCareer Services Coordinator at Oxford College Of Arts, Business, And Technology
Medical Laboratory Technician Student at Oxford College of Arts, Business, and TechnologyMedical Laboratory Technician Student at Oxford College of Arts, Business, and Technology