Dr. Hanan acts as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Beni Suef University. Dr. Hanan has been pursuing a career in academia after receiving a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University. She obtained a master’s degree in heroin addiction and a Ph.D. in oncology. She also gained international experience, receiving a 3-month oncology fellowship from the University of Birmingham.  Prior to her current position, she chaired the chemistry department at the Faculty of Science. She authored over 60 papers published in highly- acclaimed scientific journals, along with academic research supervision. She also participated in national and international conferences. Further, she has a constitutional role as a Senate member.