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Staff Profile

Dr Hawa Fathi

Lecturer in Materials Sciences and Technology; Stage 2 BDS Tutor

  • Telephone: +441912021608
  • Address: Level 7, Room 7.037
    School of Dental Sciences
    Newcastle University
    Framlington Place
    Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW
Background


Qualifications

  • 2018-2020- Certificate in Advanced Studies in Academic Practice (CASAP), Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Fellow (FHEA).
  • 2017/2018 awarded Newcastle Teaching Award (NTA) of teaching in higher education from Newcastle University, UK.
  • 2008-2013- PhD Degree in Materials Sciences - University of Sheffield, UK
  • 2001-2004- MPhil Degree in Material Sciences – University of Sheffield, UK
  • 1991-1995- BSc Degree in Dental Technology (Honours)- Faculty of Medical Technology- Dental Technology Department- Misurata- Libya. .


Previous Jobs:

  • Teaching Fellow, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University (2016-2019).
  • Teaching support in dental technology aspects for undergraduate students, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield (2014-2015). 
  • Research projects assistant, helped staff and PG students with their research projects, University of Sheffield, School of Clinical Dentistry (2014-2015).


Memberships

Advanced Higher Education Academy. (Fellow)

International Association for Dental Research (IADR)

Academy of Dental Materials (ADM)

Dental Technologists Association (DTA)

Teaching


  • Undergraduate Teaching

Leading Dental Materials practical course for stage 2 BDS and Stage 1 BSc undergraduates as well as dental materials seminars related to CSPD and CSCD courses for stage 3 BDS. .

Involved in supporting teaching of practical sessions of many undergraduate courses, these include:


  • Complete Denture Course - stage 3 BDS
  • Partial Denture Course- stage 3 BDS
  • Orthodontic Course- stage 3 BDS
  • KCS Course- stage 2 BDS and stage 1 BSc
  • CSAR Course- Stage 4 BDS
  • RMTL Course- Stage 4 BDS


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  • Postgraduate Teaching

Module Lead of Applied Dental Materials Module for MClinDent in Restorative Dentistry and MSc Oral Sciences Programme through seminars/ discussions.


Other roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead of Critical Appraisal Assessment for Stage 3 BDS.
  • Personal Tutor for stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 BDS students.
  • Stage Tutor for BDS2.
  • Supervising MClinDent research projects.
  • Supervising MRes research projects.
  • Supervising PhD students.
  • Chair Board of Examiners for MSc Oral Sciences Programme.
  • Chair PGT Module Moderation Board for MSc Oral Sciences Programme.
  • Internal Examiner for PhD projects.
  • Internal Examiner for MClinDent projects.
Research

Denture Base Materials

Novel resin formulations and high-performance polymers are being evaluated to enhance the mechanical properties of denture bases. Research focuses on optimising flexural strength, fatigue resistance, force transmission and dimensional stability to increase the durability and clinical longevity of removable prostheses.


Experimental Dental Composites

Investigations are underway to develop resin-based composites and novel filler technologies. Key areas of focus include minimising polymerisation shrinkage stress, improving wear resistance, colour stability and enhancing the long-term hydrolytic stability of restorative materials.


Nanotechnology in Dentistry

The integration of nanomaterials including nanoparticles, nanofibers, and nanostructured surface modifications is being explored across restorative and preventive dentistry. Research aims to leverage these nanoscale features to improve properties and foster biomimetic remineralisation.


Development of Endodontic Materials

New bio-interactive sealer formulations and root-end filling materials are being developed to improve clinical outcomes in root canal therapy. Focus areas include optimising seal-ability, enhancing biocompatibility, and accelerating bioactivity to promote periapical tissue healing and regeneration.



Publications