Dr. Kandil obtained his B.Sc. (1967) from Alexandria University, Egypt, and Ph.D. (1977) from Lancaster University, U.K.

He has a long career commitment in education and research. He is a founding member of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research (IGSR) that was initiated by UNESCO and UNDP to advance post-graduate studies at Alexandria University (1983). He is the founding head of the Department of Materials Science (1983 -1993), and the Vice Dean for graduate studies at the IGSR at Alexandria University (1996 - 2002).

He established a scientific research school that dealt with materials and polymers and produced many publications that contributed to the scientific literature.

He also worked in the Arab Region as the Chairman of the Advisory Council of the College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU 1993-1996), and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, Arabian Gulf University (AGU), Manama, Bahrain (2002-2005) where he introduced new courses and programs (Chemistry in Our Life at UAEU; and Distance Teaching and Training, and Environmental Management at AGU).

He has established and headed the Arab Society of Materials Science, an NGO that aims at promoting the understanding of materials.

He was the executive director of the Egyptian Education Reform Program (2005-2009) that worked through the Ministry of Education in Egypt.

Dr. Kandil authored and edited more than 20 books that dealt with a wide range of scientific topics. He delivered many key speeches in various international conferences around the world.

Dr. Kandil was awarded the Alexandria University Recognition Award (2002) and the Egyptian state recognition award for advanced technological sciences (2017).