Dr. Mennatullah Khalil is an Assistant Professor of Dental Biomaterials at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM), Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). Her academic and research work focuses on the interface between biomaterials, stem cell science, and tissue engineering, with the aim of advancing regenerative dental therapies through scientifically robust and clinically relevant approaches. Dr. Khalil is actively engaged in postgraduate teaching and supervises MSc and PhD students in biomaterials, regenerative dentistry, and tissue engineering.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery and Master’s degree in Dental Biomaterials from Cairo University and completed her PhD in Dental Biomaterials at Ain Shams University, Egypt. During her roles as Research Associate and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at MBRU, she contributed to advancing ongoing interdisciplinary research that bridges dental and biomedical sciences, with a focus on stem cell biology and 3D model development.
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor- Dental Biomaterials
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Stem Cell Biology & Tissue Engineering
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE
Research Associate – Stem Cell Biology & Tissue Engineering
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE
Assistant Professor – Dental Biomaterials
Fayoum University, Egypt
Lecturer – Dental Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry
Misr International University (MIU), Egypt
Lecturer – Biomaterials
Helwan University, Egypt
Assistant Lecturer / Teaching Assistant – Dental Biomaterials
Modern Science and Arts University (MSA), Egypt
Professional Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Dental Biomaterials
Ain-Shams University, Egypt
Master of Science in Dental Biomaterials
Cairo University, Egypt
Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery
Cairo University, Egypt
Honors and Awards
Best Poster Presentation Award, AEEDC
Dubai, UAE
Publications
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
- Membership of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons• Ireland • UK • 2011
Research Interests
- Stem cell-based regenerative therapies
- 3D tissue engineering and bioprinted dental models
- Biomaterial-tissue interactions and dentin matrix biology
- Craniofacial and dental genetics
Clinical and Community Service
- Providing training in the biomedical lab on stem cells and basic biology techniques for undergraduate and postgraduate students and external professionals.
- Participating in student outreach programs collaborating with MBRSC’s UAE Astronaut Program to inspire and educate future scientists.
- Contributing to managing and operating the Dental Biomaterials Lab at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine.