Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Research
Languages
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Aya Atef Helal Nayel

Aya Atef Helal Nayel

Cairo,Fifth Settlement

Summary

Dynamic educator and graphic designer with extensive experience at the Higher Institute of Applied Arts. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and Virtual Reality integration, fostering student creativity and engagement. Proven ability to enhance design skills and project outcomes, while effectively facilitating collaborative learning environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lecturer

Higher institute of applied arts
New cairo, Cairo
09.2025 - Current
  • Main Courses Taught:
  • Security Printing Technology:
  • Design of Value Prints:
    Supervised student projects for designing Currency Currency, Stamps, and Certificates.
    Focused on combining artistic design with security features.
  • Magazine Design:
    Taught modern layout design and how to create professional magazines.
    Trained students on using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator for publishing.
  • Color Theories:
    Explained how color works in design and its impact on people.
  • Instructional Media Design:
    Taught how to design effective educational tools and visuals.

Teaching assistant

The Higher Institute of Applied arts
Cairo
02.2019 - Current
  • Demonstrator at The Higher Institute of Applied arts
  • Facilitated student discussions and group activities during class sessions.

Demonstrator

Higher institute of applied arts
New cairo, Cairo
10.2015 - 02.2019
  • Provided feedback on student performance, fostering improvement in artistic skills and knowledge.

Graphic Designer

ideasgate
Mansoura
10.2015 - 11.2017

Graphic Instructor

Jelecom
Mansoura
05.2014 - 10.2015

Graphic Designer

facebook magazine
Mansoura
07.2013 - 11.2014

Education

Ph.D. - VR ENVIRONMENTS

Helwan University
applied arts
12-2025

Master Degree - Applied Arts, Using Steganography techniques to improve and secure the performance of electronic and printed media

Helwan University
Helwan City, Cairo, Egypt
09.2020

Bachelor of Faculty of Applied Arts - Printing, Publishing and Packaging

Helwan University
Helwan City, Cairo, Egypt
05.2013

High School Certificate -

girls Secondary School
Mit Ghamr
Mit Ghamr

Skills

  • ps
  • ΑΙ
  • Id
  • Ae
  • Maya
  • Virtual reality integration
  • Unreal Engine

Certification

  • Immersive Storytelling in VR Environments, Medrar Organization, 02/01/22
  • Modeling and Texturing Course, Nayzak Animation School, 11/01/21
  • Motion Graphic Diploma, Russian Cultural Center in Egypt, 07/01/19
  • Digital Image Processing by Matlab, Online Course, 01/01/18
  • Teaching Strategies and Effective Learning, National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Egypt, 03/24/16
  • Self-Evaluation for H.E. Institutes, National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Egypt, 03/03/16

Accomplishments

  • Honored with the title of the ideal student from the scientific department for the year 2012.
  • Master's thesis nominated by the scientific department and selected to represent the Applied Arts College in the competition for the best scientific thesis at Helwan University.

Research

  • The possibility of employing immersive virtual environments as an educational and rehabilitation tool for children with ADHD in Egypt, Journal of Design Sciences and Applied Arts
  • Design criteria for virtual reality environments used in anxiety treatment and relaxation enhancement, the 1st Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Design and Creative Arts, titled 'A Future Vision for the Egyptian Industry'
  • Securing and adding values for electronic and printed media by digital data hiding, published
  • The effect of using e-publishing technology and virtual reality technology as an informative and therapeutic tool for psychological and mental disorders, unpublished

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Arabic
Native
Native

Timeline

Lecturer

Higher institute of applied arts
09.2025 - Current

Teaching assistant

The Higher Institute of Applied arts
02.2019 - Current

Demonstrator

Higher institute of applied arts
10.2015 - 02.2019

Graphic Designer

ideasgate
10.2015 - 11.2017

Graphic Instructor

Jelecom
05.2014 - 10.2015

Graphic Designer

facebook magazine
07.2013 - 11.2014

Ph.D. - VR ENVIRONMENTS

Helwan University

Master Degree - Applied Arts, Using Steganography techniques to improve and secure the performance of electronic and printed media

Helwan University

Bachelor of Faculty of Applied Arts - Printing, Publishing and Packaging

Helwan University

High School Certificate -

girls Secondary School
Aya Atef Helal Nayel