From MOOCs to Conferences: My Self-Learning Path
January 15, 2022·
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3 min read
Ahmed Massoud
Every course I’ve explored, every workshop I’ve attended, and every conference I’ve joined has been a stepping stone in my journey of lifelong learning and scientific curiosity.
1. Courses
| Diploma in Analytical Techniques in Purification of Biomolecules - Alison – 2024 |
| Introduction on Nanotechnology - Edraak – 2023 |
| Science Communication - Udemy – 2022 |
| Basic First Aid skills – Edraak – 2022 |
| SPSS Statistics Essential Training - LinkedIn Learning – 2022 |
| Excel Essential Training (Office365/Microsoft 365) - LinkedIn Learning – 2022 |
| Editing and Proofreading Made Simple - LinkedIn Learning – 2022 |
| Writing with Proper Punctuation - LinkedIn Learning – 2022 |
| Emotional Intelligence Basics – LinkedIn Learning – 2022 |
| Speaking Confidently and Effectively - LinkedIn Learning – 2022 |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - LinkedIn Learning – 2022 |
| Introduction to Scientific Writing - Education Clinic Inc. – 2022 |
| Basics of Scientific Research – Egypt Scholars Inc. – 2019 |
| Computer basics and MS Office - Alexandria University – 2018 |
2. Workshops
| Western Blot Practical Techniques, Achieving Reliable and Reproducible Results Workshop – By Agitech & Bio-Rad at SRTA City – 2024 |
| Finding Funding and Writing a Winning Proposal: Structure and Tips for Writing – TICO AIU – 2023 |
| How to Deliver Inspiring Presentations - CABI – 2022 |
| How to Craft Captivating Slides - CABI – 2022 |
| How to Plan Thoughtful Oral Presentations - CABI – 2022 |
| Structuring your article correctly - Researcher Academy, Elsevier - 2022 |
| How to find the protocols and methods you need for your research – Springer Nature - 2022 |
| Common Mistakes in Manuscript Writing - IET - 2022 |
| How to Write Professional Response to Reviewers - CABI - 2022 |
| How to Write Professional Review Report - CABI – 2022 |
| How to review your manuscript before submission - CABI - 2022 |
| How to write Conclusions, Abstract, Title & References - CABI - 2022 |
| How to write Results and Discussions - CABI – 2022 |
| How to write the Introduction and Materials & Methods - CABI - 2022 |
| Entrepreneurship Workshop in the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications – 2019 |
| Scientific Research Workshop - Industrial Microbiology and Applied Chemistry Volunteers – 2017 |
| Soft Skills Workshop - European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers – 2016 |
| Leadership skills - Tamdeen for Training and Management Consulting – 2015 |
3. Conferences
| 3rd Scientific Conference: Emerging Technologies and Their Relationship to Sustainable Development - City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Borg Al-Arab City – 2025 |
| Annual Arab Asian Biotechnology Conference (AABC 2025): Desert Biotechnology and Sustaining Life in Arid Regions - Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt – 2025 |
| 12ᵗʰ STUDENT & 5ᵗʰ POST-GRADUATE Conference for Research & Innovation - Faculty of Science, Alexandria University – 2025 |
| The 9ᵗʰ Alexandria SBS Bowel Diseases: The Art and Science in Clinic and Research - Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University – 2024 |
| The 2nd International Conference of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications – 2024 |
| First International Conference of the Egyptian Society of Biological and Biomedical Sciences – 2024 |
| Young Pharmaceutical Scientists Association - YPSA Online Conference on 23rd to 28th of July – 2022 |
Authors
Teaching Assistant | Researcher | Bio-Scientific Designer
Ahmed Massoud is a molecular biology graduate, ranked first in his major, and currently a full-time Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Science, Alamein International University. He is also an ASRT MSc Research Scholar under the Scientists for Next Generation (SNG) Program. Alongside his academic background, he has a strong passion for bio-scientific illustration and visual science communication, aiming to simplify complex biological concepts through clear, accurate, and publication-ready figures.