Ibrahim Chehade
Instructor of Biology
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: MBA, UCL School of Management; MSc, Wilfrid Laurier University; PMP, Project Management Institute; BSc, Wilfrid Laurier University
Research Websites: Magzoub Lab: Biophysics
Research Areas: Therapeutics for Cancer and Amyloid Diseases; Molecular Diagnostics; Synthetic Biology
Ibrahim Chehade holds an MSc in Integrative Biology from Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in Environmental Toxicology and Endocrinology; an MBA in Global Management from University College London; and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
He has been part of the NYU Abu Dhabi community since 2012 and currently serves as an Instructor of Biology. At NYUAD, Ibrahim has been primarily involved in teaching across the Foundations of Science laboratory series, advanced Biology electives, and Core laboratories. Courses he teaches include Foundations of Science (Biology), Seven Wonders of the Invisible World, Experimental Synthetic Biology & AI-Driven Biotechnology, and Experimental Neurobiology. He also serves as the acting coordinator of the biology teaching laboratories and as Laboratory Safety Representative for the labs. In addition, Ibrahim serves as an At-Large Member of the Academic Staff Council, representing instructors in academic governance.
In parallel with teaching, Chehade serves as one of the principal investigators of the NYUAD iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) program, which engages undergraduate students in synthetic biology and engineering to solve real-world problems through multidisciplinary research. He also conducts research in the Magzoub Lab, with a focus on therapeutics for cancer and amyloid diseases.
Throughout his career at NYUAD, Chehade’s central goal has been to inspire students to share his passion for Biology by encouraging collaborative problem-solving, integration of perspectives across disciplines, and the application of scientific knowledge to complex issues in both research and practice. He is also deeply passionate about translational research, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and practical applications that can make a meaningful impact.