About me
Brief biography
Personal Data
Name: Omaima Gaber Allam, emeritus professor in the Department of
Protonic and Manmade Fibers - Textile Research and Technology
Institute - the National Research Center, Egypt ( 3/21/2016 to present).
Qualification: Bachelor of Applied Arts with a grade of Very Good, May 1985, Master of Philosophy in Applied Arts entitled: " Studies on mothproofing treatments on wool (1992) and Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Arts entitled: " Studies on the chemical and structural modification of wool and its blends, Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing (2005), Faculty of Applied Arts - Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.
General specialization: Technology of textiles
E-mail : omaimaalaam@yahoo.com, omaimaalaam@gmail.com
Mobile:202-1015183047 Affiliation ID. 60014618
Job hierarchy: A lab Engineer in the protein and man-made fibers department, Textile Research and Technology Institute, the National Research Center (1986 -1989), Research assistant (1992- 1989), Assistant Research (1999-2005), Researcher (2005- 2010), Assistant Research Professor (2010 -2015)
Research Professor (2016 - 2022), Vice Head of Protonic and man-made
fibers, Textile Research and Technology Institute at the National
Research Center (2016 - 2018), and Emeritus Research Professor.
Projects
Furthermore, the principal investigator for a project entitled “Developing the quality of wool produced in Sinai for added value in textile industries”. In this project, we verified community service by communicating with educated and uneducated Bedouin women and providing them with courses in printing, dyeing, sewing, textile recycling, and weaving to develop their capabilities and enable them to start small projects (2013- 2017). Also, the principal investigator for a project entitled: “Optimal utilization and recycling of textile waste materials resulting from research and service activities at the Textile Research and Technology Institute – National Research Centre – Egypt (2022-2025)
Membership in Scientific Committees and Societies
• Member of the Examinations Committee and Member of the Libraries Committee, College of Education - Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - (1993-1999).
• Member of the Textile Institute - United Kingdom (2003-2004).
• Member of the Afro-Asian Association of Art Therapists, Afro-Asian Union for Vocational and Technical Training - Culture and Arts Sector, effective April 22, 2024 – 2025.
• Member of the Association for Women in Science in Developing Countries - Egypt, effective 2024 to present
• Member of the Engineers Syndicate (May 7, 1986 - Present)
• Member of the Applied Arts Designers Syndicate (December 30, 2000 - Present)
• Member of the Women's Committee at Al-Ahly Club (February 15, 2021 - February 15, 2025)
• Member of the Egyptian Society for Textile Industry Science and Technology - Textile Research and Technology Institute - National Research Centre - Egypt - from 1/1/2000 to present
• Member of the National Campaign for the Advancement of the Textile Industry - Textile Research and Technology Institute - National Research Centre - Egypt - from 1/3/2004 to 2/12/2007
• Member of the Organizing Committee of the International Conference - Textile Research and Technology Institute - National Research Centre - Egypt - (2004 to 2020 and 2026)
• Member of the Computer Committee in the Warehouses Department - Laboratory Equipment - National Research Centre - Egypt - from 2/7/2006 to 2/7/2009
• Member of the Egyptian Society for Polymer Science and Technology - National Research Centre - Egypt - from 24/12/2009 to present
• Member of the Scientific, Cultural, and International Relations Committee - Textile Research and Technology Institute - National Research Centre - from 1/3/2009 to present. From 2013 to 1/3/2014Member of the Egyptian Chemical Society - National Research Centre - Egypt - from 24/12/2009 to 24/12/2014
• Member of the Technical Committee for Occupational Services and Health - Textile Research and Technology Institute - National Research Centre - Egypt - from 1/3/2017 to 1/3/2018
• Member of the Organizing Committee for the First Marketing Symposium - Protein and Synthetic Fibers Department - Textile Research and Technology Institute - National Research Centre - Egypt - from 4/12/2018
• Pure Representative for the Protein and Synthetic Fibers Department - Textile Research and Technology Institute - National Research Centre, Egypt - From 26/12/2021 to present
• Member of the Scientific, Cultural, and International Relations Committee, Textile Research and Technology Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt - from 3/3/2025 to present.
• Member of the Research Projects and Postgraduate Studies Registration Committee, Textile Research and Technology Institute, National Research Centre, Egypt - From 6/2026 to present
Awards
Recognition from the Society for Women in Science in developing countries – Egypt (OWSD) – National Chapter – Egypt. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, February 2026
- Nomination by the National Research Centre for the Arab Woman Award in Science and Technology - Arab Women Organization (2004)
- Honoring
- Honored for excellence as a faculty member in the Department of Home Economics and Art Education - College of Education - Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and participation with textile and artistic products in the annual Janadriyah Festival (1993-1999).
- Honored by the Textile Industries Research Institute for participating in the design of a poster on developing women’s capabilities through the creation of small art projects with simple techniques in the field of dyeing and printing textiles. National Council for Women - Qena Governorate, Egypt, 2003.
-Honored by the Textile Industries Research Institute for participating in the great effort to market and organize the first to seventh international conferences of the division at the National Research Center (2004-2020).
- Honored with a certificate of appreciation for obtaining the highest points in research outputs, presented by the head of the National Research Center for the year (2009).
- Honored by the Journal of Applied Chemistry Science International for effective contributions as a reviewer of the journal's research (October 26, 2020).
- Honored for participating in organizing the training course within the framework of the Research Project funded by the Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), January 6-12, 2025, at the Textile Research and Technology Institute – Makarem Tex Company – Bed Yansen Company.
- Honored for participating in a product presentation at a workshop entitled "Alternative Products to Imports as a Nucleus for Startups and Entrepreneurship," held at the National Research Centre, Egypt, on February 26, 2025.
Scientific Activities Linking Scientific Research and Its Results to Society
Participation in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of protein and synthetic fibers and their blends within the Special Unit of the Textile Industries Research Division, National Research Centre, Arab Republic of Egypt (2000-2015).
• Participation in the Roadmap Campaign for Developing the Textile Industry in Egypt, working on the project to develop and grow small industrial projects in the Kerdasa area, Giza Governorate, Arab Republic of Egypt (2005).
• Participation in organizing the first marketing seminar for projects of the Protein and Synthetic Fibers Department applicable to companies, factories, and organizations that produce and use textiles, as well as to development projects for civil society and productive families, Textile Industries Research Division, National Research Centre, Arab Republic of Egypt (December 4-12, 2018).
• Participation in the Marketing Forum and the Annual Exhibition of Research Outputs. The National Research Centre, under the title "From the Lab to the Factory," is conducting a project to improve the quality of local wool and maximize its use in the textile industry, from February 26-27, 2018.
• Participated in an awareness caravan at Bein El Sarayat Primary School, Giza Governorate, Egypt, on May 5, 2025.
• Participated in an awareness caravan at the Integrated Services Association, Giza Governorate, Egypt, on September 29, 2025.
• Participation in and winning second place in the Women's Committee competition at Al-Ahly Club for community participation: "Choosing the best video of a handmade product through the 'Let's Get Out of the Crisis with a Million Useful Things' initiative (2-4-2020).
• Participated in the "Preparing Adult Teachers" training program as a volunteer at Al Ahly Club, Egypt, as part of the National Literacy Project, from October 30 to November 3, 2022.
• Participation in many interviews for Egyptian TV and radio (2006-2022)
Participated in the "Preparing Adult Teachers" training program as a volunteer at Al Ahly Club, Egypt, as part of the National Literacy Project, from October 30 to November 3, 2022.
• A letter of thanks and appreciation from the founder of Shagarha for Sustainable Development for their effective contribution – Egypt – in spreading environmental awareness and supporting fruitful tree-planting campaigns in public spaces in 2025.
• A letter of thanks and appreciation from the management of Al Ahly Club – Egypt – for the efforts made in the successful eradication of illiteracy among Al Ahly Club employees in 2025. Recording with Greater Cairo Radio - Science in Service of Society Program - June 5, 2012.