Dr. Azza Mahmoud is a biomedical engineer, academic leader, and interdisciplinary educator with over two decades of international experience bridging science, ethics, and policy. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from North Carolina State University, an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Cairo University, an M.A. in International Studies from Chapman University, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research in Higher Education from Florida State University.

Her graduate work in international studies integrated political science, global governance, and cross-cultural bioethics, culminating in a thesis on Islamic Bioethics of Human Stem Cell Research in the Muslim World. This interdisciplinary foundation complements her technical expertise and deepens her ability to engage with global health, regulatory systems, and ethical decision making.

 Dr. Mahmoud’s research spans biomechanics, orthopedic modeling, and medical device evaluation. She has conducted and supervised research at NC State University, the University of Bern, and the American University in Cairo, contributing to academic publishing and international conferences in her field.

In her leadership role as Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at Effat University in Saudi Arabia, she oversaw STEM curriculum development, institutional accreditation, faculty advancement, and student advising—bringing both strategic vision and operational excellence to higher education.

Now based in California and fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Mahmoud brings a unique blend of STEM expertise, ethical inquiry, and cultural awareness to her volunteer teaching. Her diverse academic background allows her to tutor across a wide range of subjects—including biology, physics, mathematics, ethics, critical thinking, writing, and global studies. She is passionate about empowering students, particularly girls in underserved communities, to pursue education with confidence, curiosity, and a sense of purpose.

We are delighted to have Dr. Azza Mahmoud as a faculty member at the BNHC, contact Dr. Azza Mahmoud at [email protected]