Dr. Zaghloul lends years of expertise to her work with The George Washington University

BETHESDA, MD, November 7, 2022, Dr. Mona Zaghloul has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Drawing on four decades of experience, Dr. Zaghloul presently excels as a professor at The George Washington University, where she previously served as chair of electrical engineering and computer science and as an assistant professor. During the early stages of her career, she gained valuable expertise in the field as director of the Institute of MEMS and VLSI Technologies, a research contractor with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and as a postdoctoral researcher with Aalborg University and the University of Waterloo. In conjunction with her work, Dr. Zaghloul contributes to her community as a volunteer with various charities.

An expert in her field, Dr. Zaghloul holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Cairo University. Over the years, she expanded upon her professional knowledge, earning a master’s degree in electrical engineering, a master’s degree in computer science, a PhD in electrical engineering, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo. Driven to stay abreast of changes in the field, Dr. Zaghloul aligns herself with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Due to her outstanding breadth of knowledge, Dr. Zaghloul has contributed to several articles and publications, including “Improved masking algorithm for chaotic communications systems,” “Thermoelectric power senor for microwave applications by commercial CMOS fabrication” and “Microfabricated chemical preconcentrators for gas-phase microanalytical detection systems.” Additionally, she is one of the pioneers of chip design, was one of the first women hired at The George Washington University’s School of Engineering, and was the first woman promoted to full professor at the University, which have all been career highlights.

In light of her professional expertise, Dr. Zaghloul was named an IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Distinguished Lecturer, received the IEEE Circuits and Systems Jubilee Golden Medal, and earned several research grants for her work on MEMS circuits and sensors from various federal agencies and commercial companies. Though hard work and dedication have brought her far, she credits her success to her persistence and ability to overcome a challenge. In the next five years, Dr. Zaghloul aims to conduct impactful research that addresses some of the problems in our society, including Coronavirus.