News, Activities, Community Service
A trip to the "CERN" exhibition in Riyadh
Monday 20-03-2023
The Physics Department at the College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj has organized a scientific trip for the students of the department, both male and female branches, to the "CERN" exhibition in Riyadh on Monday 28 Shaaban 1444 AH corresponding to 03/20/2023 AD at 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The trip was organized under the auspices of the Dean of the College of Science and Humanities, His Excellency Dr./ Abdul Rahman Al-Harithy, and the Head of the Physics Department, His Excellency Dr./ Sattam Al-Sawaji. The scientific trip was supervised by Dr. Talal Al-Qahtan and Dr. Hesham Shahbunder from the male students’ branch, and Dr. Samah Abdullah and Dr. Fathia Al-Hakami from the female students’ branch.
The trip included students getting acquainted with the basic components of the CERN experiment project located near Geneva in Switzerland, which is the largest laboratory in the world in the field of particle physics, including tens of kilometers of laboratory tunnels, main detectors and its recent discoveries that led to obtaining the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013 after the experimental discovery of the Higgs Boson particle. The students interacted actively in the exhibition with pictures, posters, film recordings, and the distinguished interactive shows in the exhibition, such as the recording of "The Origin of the Universe" and the electronic interactive display "Proton Football", which showed the impact of protons colliding with different energies, which had an enthusiastic impact on the students to learn more about this experience. unique science. The students also reviewed other parts of the exhibition related to radiation detection and nuclear detectors such as the Geiger counter and TLD detectors for measuring personal doses, and how to obtain the necessary licenses to work in a safe manner in the nuclear fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
It is noteworthy that the exhibition of the European Organization for Nuclear Research "CERN" in the city of Riyadh started its activities on February 12 2023 and will continue until May 12, 2023 in the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology at its headquarters in the Innovation Tower, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Education, and the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation “Mawhiba” for talent and creativity, the Research, Development and Innovation Development Authority, and “Mishkat” Interactive Exhibition for Atomic and Renewable Energy. The exhibition aims to enhance the passion and inspire visitors in the fields of modern physics, encourage students to study it at the middle and high school levels, and, in particular, motivate university students to continue their scientific specializations in studies of the origin of the universe and the basic components of matter. Ticket booking dates and attendance are available on the website: https://tickets.wafyapp.com/KACST/cern.
The “Physics of Life Club” participates in the Student Clubs Forum of the College of Science and Humanities
Tuesday 22 Shaaban 1444H, 15-3-2023
On the first week of the beginning of the 3rd Semester, the Deanship of Student Affairs held a forum for student clubs in the College of Science and Human Studies, in which many clubs participated, as well as the Life Physics Club under the supervision of Ms. Turkia Al-Shammari and members of the club in the female branch on Tuesday 15-3-2023 at 8-11 am in the College of Science and Humanities Entertaining educational framework.
This event aims to clarify the importance of student clubs for students and the extent of their impact on them, and present the outputs of the clubs through the corners accompanying the forum, in which the Life Physics Club participated, through which they presented the course of the club’s achievements and their employment for the uses of physics in our daily lives by highlighting and presenting them in an interesting way. A speech was delivered by the club's president, Al-Jawhara Al-Qahtani, and her deputy, Nouf Al-Dosari, in the workshop accompanying the forum. The corner was well received by the audience, students, staff and members of the university.
Workshop "Interface Physics for Solar Energy Harvesting and Environmental Treatment" (Female Branch)
Thursday 4 Rajab 1444 H, 26-1-2023
Under the supervision of the Vice Dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Her Excellency Dr./ Nawal Al-Fuhaid, and Her Excellency the Vice Dean of the Physics Department, Dr./ Wafaa Al-Sharqawi, the Cultural and Social Activities Division of the Student Work Unit of the Physics Department under the supervision of Ms./ Turkia Al-Shammari along with the members of the Life Physics Club, have organized a workshop titled "Physics of Interfaces for Solar Energy Harvesting and Environmental Treatment." The workshop was presented by His Excellency Dr./ Talal Qahtan, assistant professor in the department on yesterday Wednesday, 3 Rajab, 1444 at 10:00 -12:00 PM in the College of Science and Humanities, Female Section.
The workshop discussed several examples of employing simple physics in reducing environmental pollution and finding different alternatives, including solar cells because of their many advantages, and making a clear experiment for solid and liquid physics, and discussing with the students what was presented in the scientific material. This was followed by examples and inferences, including mentioning female students who won in the field of physics at the university level and secondary students at the graduate school level as an example of creativity without limits in physics.
The Workshop was attended by a group of female students from the department and some female students from other departments in the college as well. It received with admiration and praise from everyone for the valuable information it contained.
Female students of the Physics Department winning in the Research Forum at Prince Sultan University
Wednesday 3 Ragab 1444 H, 25-1-2023
Within the framework of the seventh research forum for undergraduate students, which was held at Prince Sultan University from December 4 to 5, 2022 at Prince Sultan University, each of the following female students of the Physics Department:
1. Reem Al Shukry
2. Lama Al-Enezi
3. Amazingly nice
4. Manal Sofiani
Have won advanced positions for their participation in a scientific research entitled "Manufacture and design of porous bio-ceramics for bone tissue engineering purposes".
The research was supervised by His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Al-Yami, Vice Dean of the College and Assistant Professor of the Department, and His Excellency Dr. Mazen Al-Shaer, Assistant Professor of the Department.
A workshop on renewable energy physics at Al-Kharj Private School
Wednesday 25 Jumada al-Akhirah 1444 H – 18-1-2023
Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities, His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Harthy, and the Department of Physics, headed by His Excellency Dr. Sattam Al-Sawaji, a workshop and exhibition was held at Al-Kharj Private School in Al-Kharj, titled "Renewable Energy Physics", on the morning of Wednesday 18-1-2023.
The workshop was coordinated and presented by His Excellency Dr. Talal Qahtan and His Excellency Dr. Nabil Abdel Fattah, assistant professors in the department, and the workshop witnessed an interaction and approval from the students attending the school.
The Department of Physics continues to hold these exhibitions, visits and workshops in order to activate and fulfill the role entrusted to it in terms of community service and to make maximum use of the capabilities available not only to the students of the department, the college and the university, but also to the local community surrounding it in the beautiful city of Al-Kharj.
"Winter of Physics" Opening for the Physics of Life Club (Female Students Branch)
Wednesday 18 Jumada al-Akhirah 1444 H -- 11-1-2023
Under the support and supervision of the Vice Dean of the College of Sciences and Human Studies in the Female Students’ Branch in Al-Kharj, Her Excellency Dr. Nawal Al-Fuhaid, and the Vice Head of the Physics Department, Her Excellency Dr. Wafaa Al-Sharqawi, the Student Clubs Division of the Student Work Unit represented by the Physics Club under the supervision of Her Excellency Ms. Turkia Al-Shammari and members of the Physics Club made an introductory work for the Physics of Life Club under the title "Winter of Physics" on Wednesday 11-1-2023 at 8:00 - 11:00 am.
The event was held in the presence of female students in the college garden at the university in an educational and entertaining framework aimed at this event, as an inauguration of the club’s new logo, and as an opening for the club’s upcoming activities, and employing the uses of physics in our daily lives by highlighting and presenting them in a fun way that coincides with the winter season.
The event included presentations on the use of physics in the use of objects in our daily lives, and a simplified and illustrated explanation of them. The event also included some other activities such as making tea and the role of physics in it, and displaying mirrors and reflections and the role of physics in that.
At the end, the event was warmly received and accepted by the attendees, including professors, students, employees and members of the college.
Lecture on Academic Advising for Students
Tuesday 17Jumada II 1444 -- H 10-01-2023
In the context of introducing academic advising and emphasizing its importance, the Academic Advising Committee of the Department of Physics held today, Tuesday 10/01/2023, a lecture delivered by Dr. Nabil Abdel-Fattah, Lectures of the Department of Physics and a member of the Academic Advising Committee of the department. The new students of the department were welcomed by the two members of the committee, Dr. Nabil Abdel-Fattah and Dr. Afif Belkacem.
The lecture was an indication of the importance of academic advising, which is a right for the student and not a burden on him. Dr. Nabil also explained the role of the academic supervisor in advising and solving all the problems or pitfalls that the student might encounter during his studies in the Physics Department. The attending students expressed their gratitude and thanks to Dr. Nabil for the advice and clarification, he provided.
Students of the Department of Physics won the first and second position in Student Scientific Forum Competition, at the college level
Monday 2 Jumada II 1444 H -- 26/12/2022
Under the care of the Department of Physics and the Head of the Department, Dr. Sattam Al-Sawaji, and the coordination of Dr. Osama Ourghi, within the framework of the Student Scientific Forum Competition, the students of the Department of Physics have won the first and second positions in the item of innovation and invention at the college level under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mazen Al Shaer and Dr. Talal Qahtan from the Department of Physics at the College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj.
A project won the 2023 Creativity Competition by nomination for the final qualifiers at the Kingdom level
Monday 2 Jumada II 1444 H -- 26/12/2022
Under the supervision of Dr. Talal Qahtan from the Department of Physics at the College of Science and Humanities at Al-Kharj, the project of the student / Abdullah Fahd Al-Otaibi from the gifted classes in Al-Kharj Education Department has been qualified to the finals at the level of the Kingdom in the National Olympiad competition for Scientific Creativity "Ibdaa 2023" in the Ibdaa exhibition for science and engineering.
The Role of Renewable Energy Physics in Achieving the Goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 in Global Renewal Pioneers Schools
Wednesday 8 Rabi` Al-Akhir 1444 H -- 2/11/2022
In continuation to promote community and educational service, the Physics Department held on Wednesday, 2/11/2022 AD, at 10:00 am - 12:00 noon a scientific exhibition entitled "The Role of Renewable Energy Physics in Achieving the Goals of the Saudi Vision 2030" in the Theater of Rowad Al-Tagdeed International Schools at Al-Kharj.
The exhibition was held by Pioneers of Renewal International Schools in Al-Kharj in response to the kind invitation received by the Head of the Physics Department, His Excellency Dr. Sattam Al-Sawaji, on 10-30-2022 AD from the Director of Pioneers of Renewal International School, His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Ali Al-Shehri, with the aim of educating students about the importance and how to invest renewable energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia.
The Physics Department delegated Dr. Talal Qahtan and Dr. Nabil Abdel Fattah to attend and organize the exhibition's activities, which included an exciting presentation of some scientific experiments related to renewable energy and its operation in front of school students and answering their inquiries. At the end of the exhibition, a celebration was held for the attendees and some souvenir photos were taken.
Visit from students of Al-Kharj National Secondary School and Elite National School to the Department of Physics
Wednesday, 1 Rabi' al-Akhir 1444 H -- 26/10/2022
In the context of promoting community and educational service, coordination and cooperation was made by the Physics Department to receive a generous delegation of students from Al-Kharj National Secondary School and students of Elite National School in Al-Kharj on Wednesday, corresponding to October 26, 2022 AD at nine in the morning, in order to visit the department and learn about modern scientific experiences and benefit from the Professors' experiences. The coordination was carried out under the supervision of His Excellency Dr. Sattam Al-Sawaji, Head of the Physics Department, His Excellency Prof. Hisham Gomaa, His Excellency Prof. Muhammad Al-Mursi, His Excellency Dr. Talal Qahtan and His Excellency Dr. Nabil Abdel Fattah.
The visit included the attendance of the students to the department and college laboratories and supervised the explanation to the students by the department’s professors, Dr. Abdullah Kaiba, Dr. Hisham Shahbandar, Dr. Talal Qahtan, Dr. Nabil Abdel Fattah in the central laboratories, the electrical lab, the electromagnetic lab, and the modern physics lab.
The visit concluded with a welcome party for the students, which included a meeting with the head of the department and a group of professors to give the students important advice for their future and answer their questions.
Visit of the students of Forsan Al-Jazira Private Schools to the Physics Department
Tuesday 15 Rabi' Al-Awwal 1444 H -- 11/10/2022
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Dean of the College of Sciences and Human Studies, Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Harthy, and the coordination between His Excellency the Vice-Deans and His Excellency the Director of Forsan Al-Jazirah Private Schools, the Secondary Department, Professor Fahd Muhammad Al-Aba Al-Hassan, the Physics Department of the College, headed by His Excellency Dr. Sattam Al-Sawaji, received a delegation of students from Forsan Al-Jazirah Private Schools on Tuesday 10/11/2022 am to visit the department's laboratories and learn about applied scientific experiments in the field of electrical and photovoltaic physics, modern physics, electromagnetic physics and the central laboratories of the college. The delegation of students came to visit under the supervision of the school's vice dean, Mr. Sultan Al-Roqi, the physics teacher, Mr. Abdullah Al-Dakhini, and the chemistry teacher, Mr. Hatem Al-Omari.
During the visit, a direct and interesting application of academic scientific experiments was reviewed in front of the students with Dr. Nabil Abdel-Fattah in the Electrical and Photophysics Laboratory, Dr. Mahdi Al-Mahdi in the Electromagnetic Physics Laboratory, Dr. Hisham Shahbandar in the Modern Physics and Nuclear Detectors Laboratory, and Dr. Talal Qahtan in the Central Laboratories.
The visit was supplemented by a visit to the other departments of the college, and the students were celebrated and motivated to work hard and the importance of completing the scientific path at school and university.
The Department of Physics holds a farewell party for Dr. Mohamed Shoqair
Monday 24/2/1444 H -- 19/9/2022
In a touching meeting as an expression of loyalty and sincerity, the Physics Department held on Monday 24/2/1444 AH at 2:30 pm a ceremonial farewell party to one of its members of the faculty, His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Shoqair, in honor of him after serving the department for more than nine years, before leaving Kingdom permanently and go to his country.
The ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Sattam Al-Sawaji, Head of the Physics Department, and with the participation of His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Al-Yami, Vice Dean for Scientific Research. All faculty members of the Physics Department attended the ceremony to bid farewell to their colleague and celebrate him before his departure.
The attendees then gathered around a lunch prepared on the occasion of the celebration in good company before the conclusion of the celebration and took some memorial photos with Dr. Mohamed Shoqair, hoping for him to complete the march of success and progress wherever he is.
The Department of Physics welcomes new students to an important introductory meeting
Sunday 15/2/1444 H -- 11/9/2022
On the occasion of the start of the new academic year for the year 1444 AH (2022-2023 AD), the Physics Department, headed by His Excellency Dr. Sattam Al-Sawaji, Head of the Physics Department, and with the participation of His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Al-Yami, Vice Dean for Scientific Research, Prof. Hisham Jumaa, the former head of the department, and a group of professors from the department, the meeting Induction for new students to the department on Sunday 11/9/2022 at nine thirty in the morning.
The meeting’s speech began with the speech of His Excellency the Head of the Department, which included welcoming the new students and motivating them to make the effort and make sure to attend the lectures without being absent. He also stressed the need to work on raising the academic average, as the first years of the physics program are an important opportunity to focus on raising students' grades.
His Excellency Prof. Hisham Gomaa also gave an important speech to introduce the student to the plan and its requirements, how to calculate semester averages and cumulative averages, and the need to take advantage of the academic advising hours and ensure effective communication with the academic supervisor. Courses when needed, and what compelling excuses are available to students according to the school regulations.
The interaction of the students with the attendance of the faculty members of the physics department, led by Dr. Eid Abu Ezz, Dr. El-Sayed Radwan Selim, the university’s quality advisors, and Dr. Hesham Shahbunder, Professor of Nuclear Physics in the department, where they answered the students’ questions and inquiries.
Everyone was also keen to welcome them to help solve any academic, scientific or practical problems facing students at any time. They also encouraged students to come to the offices of the faculty members of the department to inquire or consult with them on scientific issues or problems they face, in order to overcome obstacles. that may hinder the superiority of the students of the department.
The meeting concluded with the students offering their heartfelt thanks to the meeting organizers, hoping for the continuity of communication to achieve the desired goals of the department.
