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Dr. Sawsan Abdul-Majid is a part-time Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa, where she has contributed since 2008. Holding a PhD in Optical Communication Systems and over 25 years of academic experience, she is licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) by Professional Engineers of Ontario and serves as faculty advisor for the IEEE student chapter.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Engineering, Optical Communications, Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria (1992)
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Digital Design, Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria (1984)
Dr. Abdul-Majid's research spans photonics and women in STEM. Her early work focused on silicon photonics and optical communication systems, yielding over 45 publications. Since 2016, she has pioneered professional skills development through the Advancing New Canadian Women in Technology (ANCWT) program, which bridges immigrant and refugee women with STEM backgrounds into Canada's engineering workforce.
Her publication record demonstrates deep expertise in silicon photonics, optical amplifiers, and integrated photonic circuits, with a strategic pivot toward empowering women in engineering through structured professional development.
Her accolades include:
- 2018 Advancing Immigrant Women in STEM award (Impact AI)
- 2019 Diversity Initiative of the Year (Women in IT)
- 2023 Women in Leadership (WIL) award
- 2024 Champion of Diversity award (Ontario)
- PEO Certificate of Recognition for volunteer service
- SOPI awards (2020, 2021)
She has supervised graduate students in photonics at the Photonics Technology Lab and secured significant grants for professional development initiatives. As President of ANCWT, she oversees a program with 70% employment placement and 30% licensure rates among participants. Her current teaching includes mandatory Professional Skills courses for 600+ Master of Engineering students annually.
Dr. Abdul-Majid previously managed the Photonics Technology Lab (2008-2015), directing a $1.25M infrastructure budget and collaborating with CMC and CPFC on silicon photonics prototyping.
