Lea Hussein
Lille,
Summary
Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science with postdoctoral research experience and a strong background in electronic systems, nanotechnology, and materials science. Currently working as an Assistant Professor in Physics and Electronics at ICAM, Lille, France, where I lead academic instruction, supervise projects, and contribute to research in the electronics field, including semiconductor applications. Passionate about teaching, interdisciplinary research, and advancing knowledge in electronics and physics. Seeking to bring my expertise to higher education and research at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor in Physics and Electronics
Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers (ICAM)
Lille
09.2024 - Current
- Lead the Electronics Department in the International Bachelor's Program (~180 students).
- Supervise student research projects, providing academic and technical guidance.
- Teach and mentor students in physics and electronics through practical projects (Drone, Boat, and Habitation).
- Contribute to the research in organic electronics, focusing on advanced memory devices and semiconductor applications.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Electronics Systems
Institut d'Electronique, de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie (IEMN)
Lille
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Investigated neuromorphic circuits printed via electrical pulses in Mott semiconductors.
- Conducted electronic characterization of Mott insulators under ultra-high vacuum (UHV).
- Studied electronic property modifications under applied electrical pulses.
- Implemented a neuromorphic circuit, optimizing key parameters.
Ph.D. in Organic Nanostructures on Surfaces
Institut Matériaux Microélectronique Nanosciences de Provence (IM2NP)
Marseille
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Developed new strategies for molecular self-assembly and on-surface reactions.
- Conducted sample preparation via ion bombardment and annealing.
- Deposited molecules via sublimation under UHV on metallic surfaces (Cu, Au, Ag).
- Utilized Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) at Synchrotron Elettra, Italy.
Master’s Internship
Institut Jean Lamour Campus Artem (IJL)
Nancy
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Analyzed the Te/GeTe/Si(111) interface in semiconductor materials.
- Conducted thin-film deposition via Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE).
- Characterized materials using Low-Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED), XPS, UPS, and ARPES.
Education
Ph.D. - Physics And Materials Science
Aix-Marseille University
Marseille, France12-2022
Master of Science - Condensed Matter And Nanosciences
University of Lorraine
Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy, France07-2019
Bachelor of Science - Fundamental Physics
Lebanese University
Tripoli, Lebanon07-2017
Skills
- Higher Education Teaching
- Course Development
- Academic Mentorship
- Project Management
- Nanotechnology Research
- Material Characterization Techniques
Accomplishments
- On-Surface Synthesis of Unsaturated Hydrocarbon Chains through C−S Activation
Chemistry – A European Journal, DOI: 10.1002/chem.202200809
.
- On-Surface Homocoupling Reactivity of a Chiral Bifunctional Bromoindanone Molecule on Cu(111)
New Journal of Chemistry, DOI: 10.1039/D2NJ04708J
.
- Neuromorphic Circuits Printed via Electrical Pulses in GaTaSe₄ Using RT-STM Technique (In Progress)
Languages
Arabic
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Assistant Professor in Physics and Electronics
Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers (ICAM)
09.2024 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher in Electronics Systems
Institut d'Electronique, de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie (IEMN)
09.2023 - 08.2024
Ph.D. in Organic Nanostructures on Surfaces
Institut Matériaux Microélectronique Nanosciences de Provence (IM2NP)
10.2019 - 09.2022
Master’s Internship
Institut Jean Lamour Campus Artem (IJL)
01.2019 - 07.2019
Ph.D. - Physics And Materials Science
Aix-Marseille University
Master of Science - Condensed Matter And Nanosciences
University of Lorraine
Bachelor of Science - Fundamental Physics
Lebanese University
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