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Khaled Mohammed began his academic journey in Egypt, earning his Bachelor of Science in 2001 and Master of Science in 2007 from Sohag University. He completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Southampton from 2010 to 2014, where he developed advanced materials for catalytic applications. During his doctoral research, he honed his expertise in state-of-the-art materials characterization techniques, leveraging synchrotron-based methods using X-rays, infrared, and advanced spectroscopic methods. This strong foundation in characterization has enabled him to smoothly transition into the field of silicon photonics, where he utilizes his transferable skills to characterize and optimize high-speed silicon photonic modulators and photodetectors, thus driving advancements in next-generation optical communication systems. He is passionate about interdisciplinary learning and is actively developing expertise in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, simulation, and testing to enhance his contributions to the field.