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Irene Gabriel

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G100 CSR at G100: Mission Million
📍 Cairo, Egypt

Dr. Irene Samy Fahim is an award-winning Professor and Director at Nile University, leading the Smart Engineering Systems Research Center. An alumna of The American University in Cairo, her work in sustainable materials and robotics has earned her the LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science award and a State Encouragement Award.

She is deeply committed to social impact, serving in the G100s CSR wing and focusing on gender equality and capacity building for youth. Her work actively aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in industry, innovation, and climate action, reflecting a passion for using engineering to solve societal challenges.

Unique fact: She leads research into advanced bio-inspired robotics, including the manufacturing of tendon-driven soft robotic fish.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
G100 CSR
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cairo, Egypt
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Sustainable Materials
Her research focuses on developing novel composites from waste like rice straw and sugarcane bagasse for applications in construction, packaging, and wastewater treatment.
Women in STEM
A recipient of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science award and grants for "Women in Science and Engineering, " she is a vocal advocate for gender equality.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
G100 CSR
G100: Mission Million
1-2024
Board Member
Not Guilty Inc
6-2021 - 6-2023
Board Member
New Cairo British International School - NCBIS
9-2015
Professor and Director of the Industrial Engineering Department
Nile University
9-1998 - 9-2015
AUC
American University in Cairo
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PhD
The American University in Cairo
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