Mai El Sawy
Postdoctoral Associate
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: Dual PhD degree in Particle Physics, University of Antwerp in Belgium and Beni Suif University in Egypt
Research Areas: Particle physics, CERN, physics, atlas
As a Postdoctoral Associate at NYU Abu Dhabi, Dr. Mai El Sawy is making remarkable contributions to the MET trigger group at CERN’s ATLAS experiment, advancing the field of Particle Physics. Collaborating within the UAE Cluster led by Professor Marta Losada, she brings her expertise and passion for discovery to each project. Dr. El Sawy joined ATLAS in 2022, following invaluable experience with the CMS and MoEDAL experiments, providing her with a well-rounded perspective in high-energy physics.
El Sawy earned a dual PhD from Antwerp University in Belgium and Beni Suef University in Egypt in 2019. Her doctoral thesis, “Search for Magnetic Monopoles in the CMS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC),” underscores her commitment to exploring the fundamental particles and forces that shape our universe. During her PhD, she contributed significantly to the CMS detector’s upgrade, specifically enhancing the Resistive Plate Chambers (RPC) for the LHC, which showcased her technical skill and dedication to experimental physics.
Her research achievements have been recognized internationally, earning her prestigious grants such as the MSCA-IF@ULB grant under the Horizon 2020 program, highlighting her impact on the global scientific community. Beyond her research, El Sawy is deeply invested in academic development, serving as Vice Chair of NYUAD’s Postdoctoral Council Steering Committee (PCSC) since 2022, where she actively supports her peers in their professional growth.
As an educator, El Sawy has taught at both the British University in Egypt (BUE) and NYU Abu Dhabi. She is committed to inspiring a love of physics in her students, mentoring and guiding the next generation of scientists through her teaching, one-on-one mentorship, and supportive learning approach. Additionally, she brings her dedication to physics to the international stage by organizing workshops and conferences, fostering meaningful connections across the global scientific community.
She is proudly holding the UAE Golden Visa under the category of scientists, recognizing her contributions to the scientific field.