Roeya Refaei
Tangier
Summary
I recently completed a PhD in Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, specializing in advanced surface modifications and functional coatings. I am a dedicated and adaptable professional passionate about continuous learning and growth. Growing up in a supportive environment that valued education, I pursued academic excellence to honor those values. Resilient and resourceful, I approach challenges with determination and tenacity, fostering a strong sense of independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Internship
MENICON
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted advanced surface treatment processes to improve the properties and performance of contact lenses.
- Received professional training in X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) for detailed surface composition and chemical state analysis.
- Developed expertise in Raman Spectroscopy for molecular characterization and structural analysis.
Training Internship
YAZAKI
TANGIER, MOROCCO
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Update of YAZAKI safety instructions.
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
- Update documentation and compliance assessment with the waste management system and risk analysis.
Training Internship
ECORECYCLE
TANGIER, MOROCCO
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Creation of a platform for the pretreatment and recovery of hazardous and ordinary waste, with research on new recovery techniques.
Training Internship
RENAULT
TANGIER, MOROCCO
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Correction and optimization of anti-foam, flocculant, and coagulant doses for treating paint wastewater.
Education
PhD - Physical Chemistry and Materials
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier
01.2024
Master’s - Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier
01.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Chemical Analysis Techniques
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier
01.2016
High School Diploma - Physics and Chemistry
01.2013
Skills
- Surface Treatment
- Spectroscopy Techniques (XPS, Raman, FTIR, and UV)
- Waste Management
- HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) System
- Big Data Analysis with R and AutoCAD
Languages
Arabic: Native
French: Advanced
English: Advanced
Spanish: Intermediate
Certification
- NEW SCIENTIFIC AND PEDAGOGICAL STANDARDS FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN MOROCCO, UNIVERSITY OF IBN TOFAIL KENITRA- MOROCCO. March 2024
- 1625TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NANOSCIENCE, NANOTECHNOLOGY & ADVANCED MATERIALS- MADRID. November 2023
- CHEMICAL REACTIVITY LABORATORY SESSIONS (24h): Solution Preparation, Acid-Base Titration and Redox Titrations. April 2023
- QUALITY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, GREENLAB- FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF TANGIER. May 2022
- SCOPUS DIPLOMA FOR INTENTIONAL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION March 2022
- 5TH EDITION OF PHD WEBINAR, SCIENTIFIC WRITING AND PLAGIARISM. SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE: FROM WRITING TO PUBLICATION. February 2022
- 1ST INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON MATERIAL ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES. December 2019
- STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS WITH EXCEL. June 2019
- INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES, TECHNIQUES, AND TOOLS FOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES, COMMUNICATION, SCIENTIFIC WRITING, AND PUBLICATION. March 2019
- BIG DATA ANALYTICS WITH R TRAINING February 2019
Timeline
Training Internship
MENICON
10.2023 - 12.2023
Training Internship
YAZAKI
11.2019 - 02.2020
Training Internship
ECORECYCLE
02.2018 - 06.2018
Training Internship
RENAULT
04.2016 - 06.2016
Master’s - Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier
Bachelor’s Degree - Chemical Analysis Techniques
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier
High School Diploma - Physics and Chemistry
PhD - Physical Chemistry and Materials
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier
References
Mouad, Lamrani, Directeur General R&D Innovation Center Frontier Science Laboratory, m.lamrani@menicon.com, Research Collaborator
Publications
- FUNCTIONALIZED SURFACE COATINGS FOR RIGID CONTACT LENSES. Refaei R, Lee K, Lee GA, Demian P, El Mansouri F, Messersmith PB, Lamrani M, Khaddor M, Allali N. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 2024; 15(6):154
- ENHANCING PERFORMANCE OF SILICONE HYDROGEL CONTACT LENSES WITH HYDROPHILIC POLYPHENOLIC COATINGS. Demian P, Nagaya D, Refaei R, Iwai K, Hasegawa D, Baba M, Messersmith PB, Lamrani M. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 2024; 15(11):321.