Hassan has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Geology from Cairo University, an Master of Science in Solid State Science from the American University in Cairo, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Geology from the (United States of America). She also holds a Diploma in Psychology and from Ain Shams University in Egypt.
Hassan has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Geology from Cairo University, an Master of Science As a scientist, politician and development specialist, she has had a career centered on women"s causes in policies, public services, sciences, information and technology, social work at grass roots level, education and culture, and other disciplines. Her affiliations with national and international organizations, non-governmental organizations, research and knowledge institutions have been directed towards women"s empowerment.
Hassan has served as a short-term consultant and expert to several international and regional programs organized by various United Nations Organizations such as UNIFEM, United Nations Development Programme, International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Hassan is co-chair of the Gender Advisory Board of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development and Secretary-General (2001) and Member of the National Council for Women in Egypt since 2000.
