Awatif Alshammari – Material Science – Best Researcher Award

Awatif Alshammari -Material Science – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Awatif Alshammari  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Material Science. He has participated in several training courses focused on innovation and entrepreneurship at the Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation at Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University. In 2023, he attended sessions on topics including “An innovative journey” presented by Dr. Muhammad Abu Muhareb, which likely provided insights into medical radiation physics. Additionally, he engaged in a course on creating competitive scientific posters. In 2022, he took part in a session guiding participants on FT-IR spectroscopy analysis, a technique used in various scientific fields. Furthermore, in 2023, he received training on Origin Lab, focusing on graphing and data analysis techniques. These courses indicate his commitment to enhancing his skills and knowledge in the realms of innovation and scientific research.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Ph.D. from Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University in KSA, which he obtained in 2024. Prior to this, he earned his Master’s degree in Physics from Northern Borders University in KSA in 2008. His academic journey also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Dayton, US, which he completed in 2015.

Scientific production:

He served as a Teaching Assistant at Al-Jouf University’s College of Science in Sakaka, Al-Jouf Region, during 2008-2009. In terms of scientific production, he has contributed to research published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. His work includes studies on the effects of gamma-ray irradiation on various glass systems modified with different oxides. One publication, titled “Gamma-ray-induced changes in the radiation shielding, structural, mechanical, and optical properties of borate, tellurite, and borotellurite glass systems modified with barium and bismuth oxide,” was published in Optik – International Journal for Light and Electron Optics in March 2023. Another publication, “Influence of various gamma-ray doses on radiation shielding, thermal, mechanical, structural, and optical properties of tellurite, borate, and boro-tellurite glasses modified with molybdenum and strontium oxide,” appeared in Optical Materials in July 2023. These contributions demonstrate his expertise in materials science and radiation shielding research.

Conference

He has actively participated in scientific conferences and seminars, showcasing his research through scientific posters. Notable events include the First Annual Scientific Conference held at the College of Science, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, in April 2023. He also presented a scientific poster at the Second International Conference on Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Azhar University in Gaza from March 14 to 16, 2023. Additionally, he contributed to the International Conference on Radiation Protection at King Saud University, though the specific date is not provided. These engagements demonstrate his involvement and contribution to the scientific community, particularly in the fields of medical sciences and radiation protection.