
Mahab Aljannat
Research Associate Biological Support for the Built Environment
Mahab was awarded a BSc degree in Biology and an MSc degree in Parasitology from Baghdad University before completing her integrated PhD programme in Molecular Microbiology at the University of Nottingham in 2017. During her time at Nottingham, Mahab received several awards including the Early Researcher of Excellence Award for outstanding academic achievement. She then spent three years as a lecturer at the University of Al Qadisiyah, where she built a wealth of knowledge in her field through teaching as well as supervision. Mahab is currently a post doctoral research associate in the HBBE at Newcastle University. She is also a member of the American Society for Microbiology and the Microbiology Society
September 21, 2026
CO-GROWNDesigning with Living Colour and Engineered Materials How can engineered living materials reshape the future of everyday objects? The Biodesign Competition, part of the UKRI-funded Sustainable […]
May 21, 2026
Textile Waste to Future Feedstock presents a visual manifesto for the future of textile waste in North East England. Whilst identifying the challenges and complexity of […]
May 21, 2026
Fungi Forum, a unique artwork installation, designed, developed and grown by Artist and Newcastle University Final Year Art Student Emily Ford, will take centre stage at a […]
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