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Chairman Message � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1
2020 Annual Gathering � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
August 2020 Webinar � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
September 2020 First Workshop � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
September 2020 Second Workshop � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
October 2020 National Chemistry Week � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
November 2020 Webinar � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15
December 2020 Webinar � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17
March 2021 Webinar � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18
March 2021 Workshop � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21
April 2021 Webinar � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22
March 2021- International Day of Women in Science � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23
The Best Science Projects For International Day of Women in Science � � � � � � � � � 25
Technical Meeting at Hail University Visit– Society Activity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28
BODs and their Responsibilities 2021 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30
The Best Article to Organon � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31
GCA 2021 Conference and Exhibition � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32
Young Researchers Awards Professor Omar Yaghi Young Researchers Awards � � 33
Best Speaker Awards � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 34
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I am honored as chairman of the Saudi Arabian international chemical science chapter of the American chemical society welcoming you to our newsletter.Along with my colleague, the board of directors, we are committed to fostering chemical sciences in Saudi Arabia to promote the chemical sciences’ advancement by organizing conferences, technical dinner meetings and awareness program in collaboration with industries, local community and academiaSociety members, sponsors, volunteers are the pillar of the chapter. We have more than 800 active, diverse members with different backgrounds.
Members can join hand in hand with any of our chemistry programs to promote the kingdom’s welfare.
The year 2020 was very challenging for all. We started with exciting technical programs and workshops until Feb 2020.In March, we planned an Out-kingdom trip for our society members/families to Bahrain; unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we force to cancel the meeting. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on lives and livelihoods around the world. Saudi Arabia has taken unprecedented measures to control the pandemic. We move all our activities online and successfully conducted 11 webinars, two workshops on safety. We also conducted the National Chemistry Week for kids. A one-week chemistry competition was conducted to showcase chemistry in our daily life. Many families around the kingdom took part in this event, and they enjoyed it.
In collaboration with the gulf chemistry union, we plan to organize First Gulf Chemistry Association International Conference and Exhibition (GCA 2020) in November� This major event has now been shifted from 16 to 18 November 2021 in the same venue� I like to receive the usual support for the success of this conference.
Our student chapter received an American chemical society award for the tremendous progress they made in the community services.
I am very optimistic that for the year 2021, the cases of COVID-19 declining in the kingdom and vaccines are available. New initiative for women: WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN SCIENCE, the event will be in three major cities (Jeddah, Riyad and AlKhobar).We will keep you updated and, as always, thank you for your support.
Best regardsDr. Basheer Chanbasha,
Chair-SAICSC-ACS
Chairman MessageDr. Basheer Chanbasha SAICS-ACS Chairman
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2020 Annual Gathering
The SAICSC-ACS Annual Gathering was held on Wednesday, February 03, 2021, with limited participants, face to faceand online platform at the Le Meridian Hotel in Khobar. The event included management members from Saudi Aramco and other large local corporations, as well as members of the SAICSC-ACS board of directors and society members. Dr. Basheer, the society’s chair, emphasized the major successes and milestones for the year 2020, which include SAICSC-ACSoutstanding program`s, seminars, and webinars. After the ACS president’s recorded speech a video clip was played to the audience outlining the chapter’s primary activities for the year 2020. Dr. Basheer recognize the sponsors and volunteer who supported the society activities for the year 2020. The meeting ended with a social dinner.
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SAICSC-ACS’s mission to improve the professional chemistry development for their members. In conjunction with that, during this pandemic, we are offering several chemistry webinars to our members. The topics are fascinating and enhancing professional development skills. We also conducted several workshops and provide attendance certificates for the active participants. You can find our past webinars on our society website.
For any comments and queries, please contact Dr� Hind Aljohani at chem�johani@gmail�com
Virtual Webinar Series
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Biography:He is Assistant professor in the Department of Physics at University of Mumbai, since sept, 2014. Before moving to Mumbai University, he served at KAUST, catalysis center Saudi Arabia, during 2011 to 2014. Prior to joining KAUST Catalysis Centre (KCC), he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, South Korea from 2010 to 2011 and research scientist at E & B Nanotech Co. Ltd. South Korea during 2016-2010. He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the Hanyang University, South Korea 2009. He is recipient of prestigious Brain Korea (BK21) Research Fellowship (2005-2008) at Hanyang University. He has awarded gold medalist for an excellent Ph.D. thesis by Hanyang University, 2010. His research interest encompasses the development nanomaterials with specific size and shape for Energy and Environmental applications. He is co-authored of more than 61 peer reviewed publications in high quality journals with citations more than 1500 with h index 26 and 1 patent in the field of nanomaterials including a book on Silica Aerogels. He is a recognized Teacher of the University of Mumbai to guide students seeking M.Sc. (by research) and Ph.D. Degrees in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. He already supervised one Ph.D., 4 M. Phil. and more than 30 MSc, Project Students. Currently, four Ph.D. and two M. Phil. Students are pursuing their research work under his guidance. The webinar abstract is talk about Recently, Nanomaterials has become a decisive topic in science, as it gives a new way to meet the global challenges of sustainable energy which is a main concern of today’s global vision and for the world economy. Global warming being the main concern of mankind in this century has made researchers to think in terms of “green chemistry” for adopting a sustainable approach to technological development. It has become a leitmotif in all projects dealing with this strategic domain of science. The concept of green chemistry, which makes the nanomaterials even more creative, has become an integral part of sustainability.
Abstract:Nanomaterials are becoming one of those discoveries that takes material science based approach to nanotechnology. The term “nano” in nanotechnology refers to very minute particles on the nanometer scale. In our daily life huge varieties of nanoparticles have emerged, in every field from medical, electronics, healthcare, and much more are now emerging in the field of nanotechnology. Because nanoparticles have a large surface-to-volume ratio compared to bulk materials, they offer an attractive alternative to conventional application.
This talk will cover simple and sustainable green approach to synthesis various Nanomaterials with a specific shape, size and controlled textural properties by sol-gel and solvothermal methods and their applications for energy and environmental related problems, such as global warming, CO2 capture from air atmosphere, and production of solar fuel (H2) from water etc .
Speaker: Dr. Pradip Sarawade
August 2020 WebinarTitle: Nanomaterials for Energy & Environmental Applications
The webinar moderator: Dr� M� Nahid Siddiqui
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September 2020 First WorkshopTitle: Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Requirements for Laboratory AccreditationThe workshop moderator was Dr� M� Nahid Siddiqui
Speaker: Dr. Prashant S. Umare
The virtual workshop was held on 9th of September, 2020 at Zoom platform by Dr. Prashant S. Umare, (CQM-ASQ, NEBOSH-IGC). He is PhD in Chemistry with 28 years’ experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical and petroleum laboratories. He has 7 publication in international journals and delivered several presentation in national and international conferences. He has acquired various international professional certifications such as ASQ- Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence, IGC NEBOSH, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt etc. Additionally, he is a trainer for Laboratory Quality and Safety courses such as ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 45001, Laboratory safety prudent practices, HAZCOM etc. Currently he is working in Ras Tanura Area Laboratory, Saudi Aramco as Quality and Safety Coordinator.
The interactive workshop was covering the following topics: • Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025• Applicability of the standard• Laboratory as a process • Overview of requirements for laboratory accreditation• Structural Requirements• Resource Requirements• Process Requirements• Management System Requirements• Q&A
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The virtual workshop was held on 30th of September, 2020 at Zoom platform by Dr. James Kaufman. He is Founder and President Emeritus of The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI). He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Tufts University and his doctorate in organic chemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). After two years as a post-doctoral fellow in the WPI Chemical Engineering Department, Dr. Kaufman joined the Dow Chemical Company. At Dow, he became increasingly involved in laboratory safety. He authored “Laboratory Safety Guidelines”. Originally distributed by Dow, now over six million copies (in 21 languages) of the widely requested and reprinted brochure are in circulation. The Laboratory Safety Institute is an international, non-profit center for safety in science and science education. LSI’s lectures and courses, AV-lending library, Mini-Grants, Internet discussion list, and publications help both academic and non-academic institutions in 30 countries and 135 types of labs throughout the world. Over 100,000 scientists and science educators have attended these courses and presentations. LSI conducts seminars, short courses, webinars, audits and inspections for schools, colleges, and companies. They also provide advice on regulatory compliance, safety program development, facilities inspections with written reports, facilities design, editorial commentary on laboratory texts, and expert witness testimony. Dr. Kaufman is a former member of the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Council Committee on Chemical Safety and is past-chairman of the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. He is the author-narrator of the ACS Audio Course on Laboratory Safety and editor of “Waste Disposal at Academic Institutions” from Lewis Publishers. He recorded and edited the “One-Day Laboratory Safety Audio Seminar” and “Two-Day Lab Safety Video Course.” He is a co-authored of “Safety Is Elementary: the new standard for safety in the elementary science classroom”. Most recently, he recorded online distance learning courses for those who are “Remotely Interested” ™ lab safety. The abstract of this workshop is talking about Throughout the world, this is the most frequently asked question. The answer is simple and, for the most part, inexpensive. The short answer is to create a more effective lab safety program.This interesting and entertaining one-hour presentation provides an overview of some of 33 critical program elements. It confronts one of the more common excuses for not having or improving the lab safety program ... “it costs too much.” This is simply not true. Excellent lab safety programs do not need to cost large amounts of money. Participants learn how to convince others by creating a more effective lab safety program (without a purchase order or requisition). You don’t want to miss this opportunity for a highly informative, worthwhile and enjoyable learning experience. Here’s a unique opportunity to take a look at your lab safety program to see how you’re doing and how you can do it even better. The participants will receive the Laboratory Safety Institute’s (LSI) lab safety program review checklist with 33 components. You will learn how to use this checklist to evaluate your program both qualitatively and quantitatively. The result is a simple, clear, low/no cost path for lab safety program development and improvement. And, with courage, you can score your program on a scale of zero to 100!
September 2020 Second WorkshopTitle: How to Convince Others (that safety is important and that you’re serious about it)The workshop moderator: Dr� M� Nahid Siddiqui
Speaker: Dr. James Kaufman, PhD
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October 2020 National Chemistry Week
The SAICSC-ACS conducted a series of Chemistry workshops for National Chemistry Week (NCW). That was held from October 18th to October 24th. The aims of the series of workshops of National Chemistry Week are as follows: to inspire students to learn about chemistry, to show the value of chemistry in daily life, and to relate chemistry with fun activities.These workshops were targeted to students to show them a glimpse of the chemical world by entertaining them and involving them in many activities: October 18th - The chemistry behind glue, October 19th - The chemistry of colors, October 20th - The Chemistry of Density, October 21st - The Chemistry of Chromatography, October 22nd- The Chemistry of soap, October 23th - The Chemistry behind smell, and October 24th -The chemistry of baking. Each workshop took 40 minutes using the ZOOM platform, and language Arabic and English. Volunteers were hosting the workshops are Ms. Arwa Almoqbel, Ms. Bayan Abbas, Ms. Gufran Ibrahim, Ms. Hajer Nasir , Ms. Juhina Khalifa, Mr. Reda Alkhamies, and Mr. Turki Alsubaie. Also, the volunteers had a regular meeting with the event coordinator, Dr. Amani Alhalwani, to organize the event and to distribute tasks. Certificate was issued to the volunteers and participants afterward. Additionally, each participant entered a raffle for a chance to win an e-gift card when they shared a picture of their experiment through society Twitter using @SAICSC-ACS and #NCW, and filled event performance survey.
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Day 1: The Experiments Conducted by Students for The Chemistry Behind Glue
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Day 2: The Experiments Conducted by Students for The Chemistry of Color
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Day 3: The Experiments Conducted by Students for The Chemistry of Density
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Day 4: The Experiments Conducted by Students for The Chemistry of Chromatography
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Day 5: The Experiments Conducted by Students for The Chemistry of Soap
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Day 6: The Experiments Conducted by Students for The Chemistry Behind the Smells
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Day 7: The Experiments Conducted by Students for The Chemistry of Baking
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November 2020 Webinar
Biography:She is an assistant lecturer in Chemistry, Omani. She works as a Head of scientific Research Department in University of Technology and Applied Science –AL Rustaq . She is PhD holder in Electrochemistry. She graduated from Southampton University, UK. Her interests are environmental analysis, Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR), water treatment, coatings and thin film developments and converting waste into valuable products. She is a member of quality assurance committee, e-learning, academic advising and research ethics in the university. She participated in some scientific conferences and workshops related to Chemistry, intellectual property and research. Some of her publications: “Sampled-Current Voltammetry at Microdisk Electrodes: Kinetic Information from Pseudo Steady State Voltammograms”, Perry, Samuel; Al Shandoudi, Laila; Denuault, Guy, Analytical Chemistry, 2014. “Review: Flyash Morphology and surface modification via mechanical activation”, Eniviromental Conservation, 2020, accepted for publications.Contact details: [email protected]
Abstract:The presentation describes Flyash, a waste material that is produed from natural or industrial resources (combustion, electric generation power plant…etc). Some classification of flyash according to the composition are: coal fly Ash (HF), heavy oil fly ash (HFA). petroleum coke fly ash and incineration fly ash. In order to charterize the material, some analytical techniques are used, such as SEM, XRD, XRF, FTIR, TGA and acoustic and electroacoustic spectrometer.There is a great demand in GCC to search for renewable energy. In the environmental perspectives, there is no defined strategies for ash storage and transport. Therefore, Sustainable ash management is required and utilization of flyash to produce sustainable products can be a solution for smart cities.
Title: From Waste into Wealth: Flyash As a Sustainable Enviromental ResourceThe webinar moderator: Dr� Amani Alhalwani
Speaker: Dr. Laila ALshandoudi
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November 2020 Webinars
Biography: • Founder and president of THE EMIRATES CHEMICAL SOCIETY • President of THE GULF CHEMISTS UNION. • Assistant Secretary-General of THE UNION OF ARAB CHEMISTS 2016-2018 • General Coordinator of RAS Al Khaimah Award for Educational Excellence • Retired Cluster Manager • Coach and Evaluator in Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance. • Former Chairman of the Arbitration Committee in Sharjah Educational Award (Student Class). • Diploma in EFQM. • Certified Trainer Diploma. • Radar System Evaluation Diploma.
Abstract:Today, many countries are competing with each other in order to take a place in the list of the leading countries applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their different fields and sectors. Artificial Intelligence is the new and important branch of computer science which covers four applications which are, Natural Language Processing, Expert Systems, Image Analysis, and Voice Recognition. This research shows the comparison between the Artificial Intelligence and the human intelligence and how the last can adapts with new and various skills. It also covers the four AI’s applications considering the different AI domains such as, medical, chemical and financial. Moreover, it describes the use of AI in the medical sector in the UAE by providing three different examples in addition to the 2031 UAE vision of applying 100% Artificial Intelligence in services and data analytics. As a result, AI is a huge and interesting field that will spreads widely and replaces the human brain in some fields and places.
Title: Artificial Intelligence
The webinar moderator: Dr�Basheer Chanbasha
Speaker: Ms. Mouza Saif Matar Bin Sabt AL Shamsi
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December 2020 WebinarTitle: Green Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel: Commercial Oil of Dicotyledons The webinar moderator: Mr. Jamal Al Obireed
Speaker: Dr. Baraa Hafez
Biography:• 2010-2013: Ph.D. Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aleppo University. • 2016-2017 (Fall semester)- present: Ajman University, Taught several courses including laboratories. • 2014-2015 (Fall semester)- 2019-2020 (Fall semester): Adjunct Faculty, University of Sharjah. Taught courses
including laboratories. • 2014-2015 (Spring semester): Visiting Scholar, Chemical Engineering Department, American University of Sharjah,
UAE • 2007-2013: Graduate Student/ Research Assistance, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aleppo
University,Syria • 2007-2013: Teaching Instructor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Aleppo University • More than 23 journal and conference publications in respectable journals • More than 10 seminars in different organizations Winner of the “Sharjah Sustainability Award for several years Member “Emirates Chemical Society” , “Royal Society of Chemistry” and many organizations.
Abstract: The anticorrosion property of Dicotyledons oil was studied as a potential source of non toxic corrosion inhibitor of mild steel in 1M HCl. The feasibility for suitable substitution with desired functional groups makes Dicotyledons oil attractive candidates for novel green corrosion inhibitor.Herein, the anti-corrosion of mild steel in 1 M HCl by Dicotyledons oil was studied using electrochemical gravimetric techniques. The experimental results showed that the concentrations of inhibitor had a significant influence on their inhibition efficiencies. Potentiodynamic polarization curves indicated that the Dicotyledons inhibitor was efficient green inhibitor.Key words: Dicotyledons oil; Inhibition; Corrosion; Mild Steel.
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March 2021 Webinar
The webinar moderator: Mr� Saleh Al Ammari
Speaker: Dr. M V Reddy
Biography:Dr. M.V. Reddy obtained his Ph. D (2003) with the highest honours in the area of Materials Science (thin film batteries) from University of Bordeaux, ICMCB-CNRS/ENSCPB, France. He is currently working as a Senior Researcher (level 3) at the Institute of Research Hydro-Québec, Centre of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage, Hydro-Québec, Canada. He is currently ranked the No. 1 highly cited researcher in Hydro Quebec (source: Scopus). From July 2003 to May 2019, he worked as a Research Fellow (A/B) and a Senior Research fellow at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Physics, National University of Singapore (NUS). Over the past 20 years, he has conducted leading research on Materials for Energy Storage (cathodes, anodes, supercapacitors and solid electrolytes), solar cells, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis, including novel methods of synthesis ex: molten salt method (his most cited paper at Scopus) and the evaluation of functional properties of materials.
Dr. Reddy has published around 200 papers in various international journals. He has obtained an h-index of 64 with over 15200 citations. These have recently placed him within the top 2% highly cited researchers in the area of Energy (Ranking the 1002nd out of 186,500 researchers in 2020).
Dr. Reddy is serving as an editorial advisory board member in Materials Research Bulletin and Journal of Energy Storage (Elsevier) as well as several open access Journals (Materials, Energies and Molecules, MDPI) and the Regional editor: Nanoscience & Nanotechnology-ASIA.
Dr Reddy has conducted several workshops related to functional materials and energy storage & conversion and delivered 12 Plenary, 14 Keynote, 62 Invited and 18 Contributory talks ) at various conferences and conducted a number of workshops on battery materials’ fundamentals, synthesis and characterization techniques. He was invited to speak at various Universities in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, USA, South Africa, Iran, Iraq, Morocco and Africa. He also delivered Materials Science and Engineering outreach talks to college and high school students all over the world. He trained many (>120) high school/college and International exchange B.Tech., M. S and Ph.D. students and personally mentored 7 students for electrochemistry and Materials Science.
His research won many awards in national and international conferences. He won an Outstanding Science Mentorship Award (2010- 2018), from Ministry of Education, Singapore, and an Inspiring Research Mentor Award (2011 to 2019) from NUSHS. His projects won awards in Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) (Awards: Gold: 10; Silver: 8; Bronze: 6; Merit:10). Recently he received a prestgious 2021 Battery Materials electrochemistry award from the Electrochemical Society of India, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India (7th Prof.S.M. Mayanna Memorial Lecture).
Title: Recent Advances in Materials for Energy and Environment and Opportunities
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Based on his long term university experience and Service to Battery community & Materials Science and Outreach service in Singapore, Dr Reddy has been invited as a Honarary (Hydro Quebce-MC Gill univ) Adjunct Professor at the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering, McGill University.
Dr. Reddy is an Invited life member in the International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD), USA, and he was awarded a free life membership award in 2010. He won an Excellent safety lead (2015) and a Long service award (2014) at National University of Singapore. He is an Elected committee Member in Institute of Physics, Singapore (2015 – March 2018), Materials Research Society (MRS) Singapore (two times, 2016 to 2020), he served as an Honorary auditor IPSS and MRS Singapore, Global Materials Network (2012- till now) and a Member in MRS-USA and International Electrochemical society (ISE). He served as a theme chair for Energy and Environment (2012) and a session chair for Batteries, supercapacitors & Fuel cells (2012, 2014, and 2016) and materials for Environmental protection (2012) in the International Conference of Young Researchers on Advanced Materials (ICYRAM-IUMRS). He was a local organizing committee member at 2018 Advanced Materials Conference in Singapore.
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March 2021 Webinar
Biography:He joined Sadara Chemical Company as Chief Executive O cer in October 2017, bringing with him over 23 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, having previously led di erent functions in within Aramco, including in Engineering Consulting Services, Research and Development, Refining and Gas Operations.
He also served as a Board Member on the Sadara Board of Directors from January to September 2017, and comes to his new role with a deep understanding of the Company and its operations.
Prior to joining Sadara, Dr. Faisal served as the acting General Manager of Ras Tanura Refinery, a complex refinery with a capacity of 550 thousand barrels per day, making it the largest refinery in the Middle East.
He also previously led the Engineering and Operations Departments in the Refin ery, where he was responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the assets, meeting the production commitment and managing major refinery upgrades. Prior to joining Ras Tanura Refinery, he led Aramco Research and Development Center where he was responsible for establishing di erent research satellite centers in North America and Europe. Dr. Faisal holds a Master’s Degree and a PhD in Materials Science & Engineer ing from Pennsylvania State University, and Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
Title: Sadara – Driving Downstream Investment in the Kingdom The webinar moderator: Mr� Saleh Al Ammari
Speaker: Dr. Faisal Al-Faqeer
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March 2021 Workshop
The virtual workshop was held on 16th of March, 2021 at Zoom platform by Amy Meacock, she is the Director of Proficiency Testing Programs for ASTM InternationalShe received a B.S. in Environmental Resources Management from Pennsylvania State University. Amy has worked at ASTM for almost 5 years managing the proficiency test programs in various industries. Prior to ASTM, she worked with Intertek for 15 years starting as a laboratory quality manager and becoming the National Lab Quality Manager.
Abstract:ASTM International will present information about the Proficiency Testing Programs available to labs for participation. The presentation will review the benefits of participation, a general overview of the different proficiency testing programs and how the participants use PTP2 for data entry and reports.
Title: Proficiency Testing Programs for Laboratories The workshop moderator: Dr� M� Nahid Siddiqui
Speaker: Amy Meacock
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April 2021 Webinar
Biography:He is currently Professor of Chemical Science at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). He received his B.S. from National Taiwan University and Ph.D. from Stanford University. Prior to joining KAUST as a founding faculty member, he had been Assistant Professor in National University of Singapore and Goldhaber Distinguished Fellow at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Theresearch interests of his group include CO2 utilization, hydrogen storage, small molecules activation (particularly on the PN3(P) ligand platform his group has developed and pioneered) and kinetic and DFT studies of transition metal and organocatalysis. He has received numerous awards, including Appreciation of distinguished teaching contribution, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia (2017), Rising Stars Lectureship, 41st International Conference on Coordination Chemistry (2014), and Asian Rising Stars Lectureship, the 15th Asian Chemical Congress (2013). He was recently highlighted in “Pioneers and Influencers in Organometallic Chemistry” in Organometallics.
Abstract:In 2018, the estimated world population of 7.53 billion people consumed 14.31 Gtoe of energy (at an average rate of 19.0 TW). Globally, burning of carbon-based fossil fuels supplies over 81% of the energy demand, and hence the prospering industrial societies are responsible for the observed increase in carbon dioxide levels form preindustrial 280 ppm to the record high of 415 ppm measured last year. The constantly increasing atmospheric CO2 concentration is highly likely to result in global warming, sea level rise and ocean acidification. To reduce the environmental footprint of modern societies and address the limitations of fossil recourses, the projected increase in global energy demand must go along with the implementation of carbon neutral energy production and carrier systems. In this presentation, the current energy status and future options will be discussed. It will then be concluded with the introduction of some of our research efforts in addressing related energy issues.
Title: Fueling the Future The webinar moderator: Mr� Saleh Al Ammari
Speaker: Dr. Kuo-Wei Huang
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March 2021- International Day of Women in Science
The SAICSC-ACS was organized an event for international women’s day on Saturday, March 20th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (GMT +3) with the coordinator is Dr. Amani Alhalwani. The aim of this event is engaging females in science through a networking discussion and encouraging them to illustrate science-related topics for the public through a three minute presentation competition.
The event had involved a series of meaningful inspiration stories by chemists Dr. Meena Marafi, Dr. Dalal Alamoudi, and Dr. Enas Aljuhani. They highlighted some chemistry topics that are related to women. This event was targeted towards Arab women and girls and it was presented in the Arabic language to benefit the community. During first 50 minutes of the event, the speakers presented their topics which followed by Q&A session. The remaining 10 minutes for revealing the three winners of the presentation competition and for awarded for participation. The attendees participated in the conversation and expressed their opinion on science with the speakers. An attendance certificate was given to the attendees.
Executive Director – Petroleum Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, from April 1, 2013 to present. Manager for Petroleum Refining Department at Petroleum Research & Studies Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (2001 to 2013). Received Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Aston University/England. Areas of specialization include: petroleum refining/processes and catalysis, clean fuel technologies, heavy oil and upgrading, catalyst deactivation, regeneration, rejuvenation and recycling, crude oil assay, petroleum characterization and catalyst development. Have 3 patents and over 131 publications, including 3 books, 6 book chapters, 37 papers published in refereed and reputable journals, 41 papers presented in international/regional/local conferences, and 44 reports (technical reports/final reports/progress reports related to projects carried out). Lead 16 contractual R&D projects in the area of petroleum refining and catalysis. Also, actively participated in several committees inside, outside KISR regional and international and represented KISR in the United Nations Women’s Forum as well as other activities related to petroleum. Chairperson for PRSC Science and Technology Steering Committee (2010-2013) in charge of six scientific research programs of the Center. Member of KPC/OPEC R&D committee for Clean Fuel Technologies from 2004 to 2012. Member of Advisory R&D board for KNPC from 2015 to present. Member of an external expert for KIPRC Downstream R&D/TM Strategic Portfolio Management Committee at KPC (KNPC letter dated 17/5/2015). Selected as a Chairperson from Kuwait for the first time in renowned world’s prestigious international conference “17th World Petroleum Congress” 2017. Member of Advisory Board Committee of the 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Laboratory Technology “LabTech 2017” in collaboration with ARAMCO, SABIC and American Chemical Society. Member of KPC/KISR Strategic Alliance Higher Steering Committee from 2016 to present.
Speaker: Dr. Meena Marafi
First PresentationTitle: Women between Challenges and Lessons Learned from the Reality of Experience
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Basic Sciences Department deputy chairperson– Assistant professor, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz university for Health Sciences, from 2017 to present. She holds a doctorate degree in radiological and medical physics, a master’s degree in medical physics from the University of Surrey, Britain, and a bachelor’s degree in physics from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. Field of Specialization: Medical Physics. Research interests in the development and use of semiconductors to measure the radiation dose used to treat cancerous tumors. She participated in the Radiation Protection Conference held in Makkah in 2019 and exhibited in many conferences outside Saudi Arabia and attended many courses and conferences related to medical physics and radiation dosimetry.
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry - College of Applied Sciences - Umm Al-Qura University 2020. She hold a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Research Interests:1- Environmental Chemistry: Creating and developing chemical methods for separating and removing pollutants from industrial wastewater.2- Pharmaceutical chemistry: Analyzing some pharmaceutical compounds in biological samples and studying their biological effect.3 - Food Chemistry: Developing chemical methods for analyzing colorants, preservatives and antioxidants from different food samples.
Second PresentationTitle: Awareness of Women Aboutthe Dangers of Medical Radiation
Speaker: Dr. Dalal Alamoudi
Third PresentationTitle: The Importance of Women’s Participation in Environmental Sciences
Speaker: Dr. Enas Aljuhani
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The Best Science Projects For International Day of Women in Science
First Place: Muneera Alrowaished
First Place: Maryam Baebid
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First Place: Raneem Khojah
Second Place: Shahad Aljehani
The Best Science Projects For International Day of Women in Science
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Third Place: Rawan Al-Ghamdi
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Society Trip to Hail (Visit to Hail Chamberand The University of Hail)The society organized a three-day trip to Hail city on March 2021 as part of its social activities for all SAICSC members and good standing ACS members. The trip was intended to explore Hail city and its attractive locations, old villages and traditional market to encourage local tourism. An official tourist guid was hired to arrange the tours in the historical stops in Hail area and its surroundings. The tourist guide explained the historical traces found in the mountains for extinct tribes and the living of Assyrian and Islamic time era.
The trip’s program included a visit to Hail Chamber of Commerce where the SAICSC-ACS members met with representatives from the board of directors who shared summaries of the Chamber programs, activities, services and plans to support vision 2030. The meeting ended with exchanging Honorary Recognition Plaque.
The SAICSC-ACS members also visited the University of Hail and met with the College of Science Dean and faculty members. Dr. Al-Shammari, the College’s vice dean, gave an overview of the University’s colleges, academic programs, research projects, scientific Chris, accomplishments and future plans. Similarly, Dr. Basheer, SAICSC-ACS Chair, presented the society’s overview and its programs, technical activities such as conferences, social engagement and reach out to schools and local communities, and the international participation and awards the chapter received. Memorial plaques were also exchanged at the end.
The trip was will organized and thankfully sponsored by IMSS. The participants enjoyed the entire program and highly appreciated the unique hospitality of Hail people.
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The Best Article To Organon
The SAICSC-ACS is pleased to announce their 2021 scientific article competition. This competition is open to chemistry graduate, and undergraduate students.
Prizes are as follows: First Place: 1000 SR; Second Place: 750 SR, and Third Place: 500 SR. The SAICSC-ACS reserves the right not to pick any article for awarding any prizes if the submissions do not reach their criteria for outstanding scientific writing content.
Competition rules as the following:Rules1. Judges will pay specific attention to the following questions: o Is the topic relevant, engaging and useful to Chemistry and chemical industry? o Is the scientific contact clear, interesting, and innovative? o Are competing viewpoints considered? o Is the article well written and providing informative knowledge?
2. Entries will also be evaluated on clarity, plagiarism, grammar and spelling.
3. Article must be original and not have been written or be under review for publi cation anywhere at the time it is submitted to this competition. 4. The text should be count: 1500 - 4500 words, size: 12-point, font style: Times New Roman font, double-spaced.
5. Articles must be submitted as two attachments, one in Microsoft Word and one in PDF format.
6. All citations should conform.
7. Eligibility: must be ACS member, and submission should include author’s name, occupations, and academic degrees.
8. Articles must be submitted to [email protected], by midnight (Riyadh time) on November 15, 2021.
We highly recommend the author to contact us about any inquiries regarding the submissions by email the journal’s director at [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in submitting to our journal; we look forward to hearing from you!
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Young Researchers Awards Professor Omar Yaghi Young Researchers Awards
SAR 20,000 for the best three graduate student speakersAward Eligibility• The presenter must provide an official letter from the university and/or advisor indicating that he or she is a full-
time graduate student (Master or Ph.D.) by research at the prestigious universities.• Must be below 35 years old• Must have already published a paper in the field of his or her research with his or her advisor at the peer-reviewed
SCOPUS journals, and include the reference of his/her abstracts submitted to GCA2021.• Must have filed or granted a patent, which is based on his or her Master or PhD research current study.• Must have delivered concisely and precisely an original research results that fits well with the topics of GCA2021,
able to answer the questions from the subject of maters during the allocated 5 minutes Q&A.
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Best Speaker Awards
• The Best Oral (1) and the Best Poster (1) Speakers Awardee will be independently given cash SAR 5,000 and Certificate as a token of appreciation from the GCA2021.
• Eligibility: • Should be registered and submitted the original research abstracts by the 31st of August 2021. Only Oral and
Poster Speakers who can apply for this GCA2020 award, whereas the Keynote Speakers and Panelists as well as the technical committee are ineligible to apply for this Award.
• Selection Criteria: • Deliver the publishable exiting research findings presentation clearly in 15 minutes and answer questions rightly
in 5 minutes, Research topic fits well with the topic of the GCA2021 and Queries that indicates how well the attendees and referees have understood the technical presentation.
