Nawal El Hakawati is an Associate Professor of Physical Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science at Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, where she teaches and coordinates a number of courses in Biochemistry and Physical Chemistry. She obtained her PhD from the University of Surrey (UK) in 2017. She currently serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at the same institution within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and is a Board Member of the Women and Inclusion in Supramolecular Chemistry International network. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on Supramolecular Chemistry and Environmental Technology, with an emphasis on advancing innovative and sustainable solutions.

Dr. El Hakawati's research lies at the interface of Supramolecular Chemistry and Biology, driven by a commitment to developing functional molecular systems with direct societal impact. As an interdisciplinary scientist, she integrates her biological background with her expertise in chemistry to design and synthesize macrocyclic, host–guest, and stimuli-responsive systems that address challenges in environmental monitoring, analytical detection, medical diagnostics, and food technology.

PhD specialized in Physical Biochemistry | University of Surrey | 29/09/2017 | Guildford, United Kingdom from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. | Level in EQF 8 | PhD in Biology (Courses Stage)| Beirut Arab University | 09/2010-06/2011| Beirut, Lebanon from the Faculty of Science, Department of Biological Sciences. Completed the courses required for the PhD program in Biology. Master of Science in Biology specialized in Environmental Microbiology | Beirut Arab University | 06/06/2008| Beirut, Lebanon. Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Science | Beirut Arab University | 06/2008 | Beirut, Lebanon.

o Bioorganic Chemistry, CHEM346 o Principles of Chemistry, CHEM241 o Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, CHEM450 o Advanced Physical Biochemistry, BCHM620 o Clinical Biochemistry, BCHM432 o Metabolic Biochemistry, BCHM336 o Biochemistry, BCHM331 o Biochemical Principles of Nutrition, BCHM445 o Bioinformatics, BIOL451

Honorable award | GIST Global Innovation through Science and Technology | 12/2011 Travel Grant | Beirut Arab University and EMUNI University | 06/2010 International BioVision Next Fellowship | BIOVISION | 03/2009 Three Mobility Grants as a Visiting Researcher Fellow to the school of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry | University of Surrey | 2023, 2024, 2025 Intramural Grant | Beirut Arab University | 2025