MIRAL's CV
MIRAL KARAM
Research Engineer | Molecular Biology | Water Technology | Environmental Engineering
Profile summary
Accomplished Research Engineer with 10 years of progressive experience in molecular biology, water technology, and environmental engineering across the GCC. Trilingual in Arabic, English, and Spanish with foundational proficiency, combining expertise in wastewater surveillance, genomic analysis, and sustainable materials research. Track record of directing national pandemic surveillance workstreams and laboratory operations in partnership with federal agencies. Dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and public health through rigorous scientific methodologies and cross-institutional collaboration.
Career highlights
Wastewater Surveillance Operations: Directed molecular detection and quantification workstreams for a national wastewater pandemic surveillance program while coordinating nationwide sample collection logistics.
Bio-Based Materials Research: Evaluated and tested novel sustainable bio-based materials for oil spill environmental remediation while supporting the Civil Engineering Department.
Water Desalination Studies: Contributed to water desalination and water purification research projects by carrying out technical laboratory tasks and applying instrumental analysis techniques.
Artificial Intelligence Certifications: Completed technical training programs in artificial intelligence, agentic AI mastery, and generative AI applications.
Awards: Hackathon Challenge Award, Abu Dhabi City Municipality & Emirates Foundation (2020) | Green Campus Audit Recognition, Sustainable Campus Initiative, Environmental Agency (2017)
Key skills
Professional experience
Directs self-directed technical upskilling and professional development activities, focusing on AI-assisted research tools and data analysis to advance molecular, water, and environmental studies. Coordinates volunteer leadership contributions at national and international forums while maintaining active participation within the public health and research community.
- Strengthens technical capabilities for advanced molecular, water, and environmental research.
- Holds senior volunteer leadership roles at national and international events.
- Sustains public health community engagement through the WHO Emergency Medical Teams Global Meeting.
Managed nationwide sample collection logistics alongside federal agencies to support public health responses for a national wastewater pandemic surveillance program. Coordinated molecular detection and quantification workstreams for wastewater monitoring.
- Directed genomic sequencing operations to track viral mutations and transmission dynamics, feeding findings directly into national outbreak monitoring.
- Executed antibiotic resistance gene analysis in wastewater samples, contributing data to national antimicrobial resistance reporting and monitoring.
- Evaluated and tested novel sustainable bio-based materials for oil spill environmental remediation.
- Managed undergraduate classrooms and supported the Civil Engineering Department.
Executed laboratory operations supporting research focused on water desalination, water purification, and membrane development within an academic research environment.
- Contributed to water desalination and water purification research projects by carrying out technical laboratory tasks.
- Applied advanced instrumental analysis techniques to study water desalination, membrane formulation, and fouling remediation.
- Supported data collection and analysis for crude-oil extraction from green sustainable sources, hydroponics systems for sustainable agriculture, and national environmental assessment using biological indicators.
- Mentored undergraduate students through the Student Academic Success Program and college leadership clubs.
Education
Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering
- Thesis conducted within the Department of Chemical Engineering
Biology (Ecological & Environmental Biology)
- Minor in Leadership and Communication
- Graduated with Honors (Excellent)
- Dean's List, 9 consecutive semesters
Certifications
Languages
Arabic · Professional
English · Professional
Spanish · Basic