CURRICULUM VITAE
AZEERA ABDUL RAHIM Lecturer, Department of Chemistry,
College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, P. O. Box 27272, Sharjah, UAE
Tel (Office) : 00971 6 5053819 Email: [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH
Wide experience in teaching chemistry courses to undergraduates
Profound knowledge of subject matter, relevant topics, and issues in the teaching discipline
Punctual with good organizational and time management skills
Ability to generate ideas concisely
Exceptional knowledge of laboratory techniques
Familiarity with instructional methodologies
Advance knowledge of computer applications to source online applications and online learning materials
Ability to enforce student discipline policies and to ensure student safety in laboratory
Ability to teach student groups from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional growth, staying informed about educational research, and continuously improving teaching skills
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
B.Ed in Physical Science Education with Special Education as an Elective, 2007 Avila College of Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, India
M.Sc. in Pure Chemistry, 2007
Maharajas College, Mahatma Gandhi University, India.
Title of the Masters’ Degree Project: Preparation of Nano Silica and its effect on Natural Rubber.
Project Supervisor: Prof. K. E. George, Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), India
B.Sc. in Chemistry, 2004
Cochin College, Mahatma Gandhi University, India COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Well versed with MS office packages like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access, Oracle EAM, and CRM (Certified Reference Materials) as well as database management.
Handle the E-learning Management System efficiently which comprises of online course management platform, online learning collaboration tools, online assignment submission system and online tests and evaluations.
Operating Systems; Windows 9X/2000/XP, MS-DOS, Windows 365.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chemistry Lecturer
University of Sharjah from February 2011 - present
Prepares and delivers lectures for undergraduate laboratory courses.
Use LMS (Learning Management System), Blackboard Collaborate for the efficient online delivery of the courses.
Supervise laboratory work and teach proper use of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Coordinates undergraduate courses like Physical Chemistry (1) lab, Organic Chemistry (1) lab, General Chemistry (1) Lab, General Chemistry (HS) Lab, General Chemistry (MS) Lab and Organic Chemistry lab for HS. Prepares syllabus, final exams, quizzes for these courses and course grade statistics, course outcomes and course assessment report at the end of each semester and upload them on the Taskstream.
Guides students effectively on how to use virtual lab simulations from Mc Graw Hill Connect.
Evaluate and grade students' laboratory work and performance, quizzes, lab reports and exams.
Keep accurate records of student performance and confidentiality of student records and information.
Receives as well as responds to emails of students.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Plan, evaluate, and revise course content/materials and methods of instruction to facilitate, and moderate classroom interactions.
Assist on administration processes such as compiling the status report of the course files of various chemistry courses and reporting it to the Chairman and serves on other departmental committees as required.
COURSES TAUGHT
General Chemistry (1) Lab, course no.1420102 Analytical Chemistry Lab for HS, course no.1420226 Physical Chemistry (1) Lab, course no.1420242 Physical Chemistry (2) Lab, course no.1420342 Organic Chemistry (1) Lab, course no. 1420212
General Chemistry Lab for Health Science, course no.1426155 Organic Chemistry Lab for Health Science, course no. 1426217 General Chemistry Lab for Medical Science, course no. 1427118.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Member, Class Schedule & Examination Committee in College of Sciences, UOS (University of Sharjah) (2021 – present)
Member, Website Committee in College of Sciences, UOS (2020 – 2021)
Member, Laboratory Committee in College of Sciences, UOS (2020 – 2022)
Coordinator, Course Scheduling and Examination Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2021 – present)
Coordinator, Website Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2020 – 2021)
Coordinator, Departmental Annual Report Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2018–
2019)
Member, Teaching and course Scheduling Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2013–
2020)
Member, Examination scheduling Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2013– 2017)
Member, Student Association Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2015 - 2017)
Member, Safety & Laboratory Equipment Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS, (2013 – present)
Member, Community Service and Outreach Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2014 – present)
Member, Website Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2017 – present)
Member, Formation of Chemistry Placement & Alumni Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS (2017 – 2020)
Member, Emirates Chemical Society, UAE (2017 – present) COMMUNITY SERVICES
Member of College of Science Open day Committee for the 13th Annual UOS Open Day at University of Sharjah that was held during the period of 2-6, May 2023.
Member of College of Sciences Organizing Committee for 51st UAE National day Celebration at UOS held on Nov 22, 2022.
Member of the Organizing committee for “9th Chemistry Festival with the theme Chemistry Applications in life” hosted by the Department of Chemistry that will be held in M7 Lobby on Oct 12, 2022
Member of College of Sciences Organizing Committee for 50th UAE National day Celebration at UOS held on Nov 22, 2021.
Member of College of Sciences Committee for the Students’ Visit to Expo 2020 Dubai as a part of University Program Educational Tour
Member of the Organizing committee for “8th Chemistry Festival with the theme Everyday Chemistry in COVID-19 Era” hosted by the Department of Chemistry that was held in M7 Lobby on Feb 16, 2022.
Represented College of Sciences in the ‘12th Annual UOS Open Day’ organized by the Marketing &
Students Recruitment Department which was held from May 17 – 21, 2022.
Admin of Stay Connected group of College of Sciences since April 2021 in MS Yammer, an integrated UoS (University of Sharjah) social platform which allows peer-peer as well as group-based communication through smart devices.
Presented an online seminar entitled “Online Chemistry Lab Teaching - Challenges and solutions” in the College of Sciences Online Workshop Series on Best Teaching Practices organized by the Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy on October 1, 2020
Representative from the College of Sciences for the ‘Virtual Orientation Day’ organized by the Marketing
& Students Recruitment Department that was held on September 1 & 2, 2020 via UoS Virtual Platform.
Member of the Organizing committee of “The 7th Chemistry Festival with the theme “The Chemistry of Everyday Foods” hosted by the Department of Chemistry held on Feb 18, 2020
Member of the Organizing committee of the Second Symposium of the Arab Chemistry week to celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table-2019 conducted by the Dept. of Chemistry, UOS and Emirates Chemical Society in College of Sciences, UOS.
Participated in the Think Science Fair 2019 organized by Emirates Foundation in Ajman University on 21/3/2019.
Member of the Organizing Committee at “The Sixth Chemistry Festival 2019” with the theme
“Celebrate Chemistry in your daily life” organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held on Feb 18th, 2019.
Member of the Organizing Committee of “High School Chemistry Festival 2018” Innovative Projects Competition organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held on April 25th, 2018.
Represented College of Sciences during Sharjah Innovation Week organized by Enrolment Management & Academic Guidance Dept., UOS that was held at the University of Sharjah City Hall from 8–14/2/2019.
Member of the Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee & Website Committee of “Chemistry and Environment” Symposium (CES-2019) organized by Department of Chemistry, UOS that was held on 24/1/2019.
Member of College of Science Open day Committee for the 8th, 10th & 11th Annual UOS Open Day at University of Sharjah that was held during the period of 29/2–3/3/2016, 23-28/4/2018 & 23-27/4/2019 respectively.
Participated in the
Arab Chemistry Week (25th-31
stOct 2018) in M7-Lobby & M9 – Al Bayrouni Hall on 30/10/2018 organized by Community Service Committee, Department of Chemistry
Participated in the Think Science Fair in the year 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 organized by Emirates Foundation during the period 3-7/4/2015, 17-19/4/2016, 18-20/4/17 & 16-18/4/2018 respectively at Dubai World trade Centre.
Participated in the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th Annual UOS Open Day activities at University of Sharjah which was held during the period of 5-10/05/2014, 2-7/02/2015, 29/2–3/3/2016, 24-29/4/2017, 23-28/4/2018
& 23-27/4/2019 respectively in which students from schools of various educational zones in the country visits the university.
Member of the Organizing Committee at “The Fifth Chemistry Festival” with the theme Green and Sustainable Chemistry 2018 organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held on Feb 20th, 2018.
Member of the College of Science Organizing Committee for the 44th & 46th UAE National day Celebration at University of Sharjah that was held on 24/11/2015 & 28/11/2017 respectively.
Member of College of Science Committee for Science Open Day “Explore your Future with Science”
at University of Sharjah that was held on 20-21/11/2017 & 19/11/2018.
Supervisor for the UOS Chemistry major students’ visit to the 18th International Conference of the Union of Arab Chemists hosted by the Emirates Chemical Society, UAE that was held in Ras Al Khaimah on March 26th, 2017.
Member of the Organizing Committee of “Chemistry and Environment” Symposium (CES-2017) organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held on Feb 23rd, 2017.
Member of the Organizing Committee at “The Fourth Chemistry Festival” with the theme Innovation in Environmental awareness 2016 organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held from Nov 20th &
21st, 2016.
Made a contribution during the “The First Symposium on the Chemistry of Clays,” organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held on May 22nd, 2016.
Participated in the Science exhibition titled “Future of Science in my homeland” hosted by AL Masa Girl’s School for Secondary Education, Fujairah held on May 3rd, 2016.
I made a contribution during the Chemistry Festival, which was held on March 5th, 2015, organized by the Department of Chemistry, University of Sharjah.
Participated in the Science Festival organized by the College of Sciences at University of Sharjah on 5th and 6th February 2014.
Supervisor for the UOS Chemistry major students’ visit to Dubai Forensic Laboratory, Dubai on Dec 4th, 2013.
Presented a Seminar on the Topic ‘Preparation of Nano Silica and its effect on Natural Rubber’ in Department of Chemistry at University of Sharjah on November 21st, 2013.
I made a contribution during the 1st CHEMISTRY SHOW, which was held on November 14th, 2012, organized by the Department of Chemistry, University of Sharjah.
ACADEMIC HONORS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Certificate of Appreciation from Dean of College of Sciences for the efforts and services during the 13th Annual UOS Open Day’ that was held on May 2– 6, 2023.
Certificate of Participation from Department of Chemistry for the valuable contribution in the success of the 9th Chemistry festival that was held in M7 Lobby on Oct 12, 2022
Certificate of Appreciation for the significant efforts and service to the Department of Chemistry and College of Sciences during the Academic year 2021-2022.
Certificate of Participation from Expo University Programme for the outstanding contribution to the University Program Educational Tour that held in Nov, Dec 2021, and March 2022.
Certificate of Participation from Department of Chemistry for the valuable contribution in the success of the 8th Chemistry festival that was held in M7 Lobby on Feb 16, 2022
Certificate of Appreciation from Dean of College of Sciences for the efforts and services during the 12th Annual UOS Open Day’ that was held on May 17 – 21, 2022.
Certificate of Participation for the valuable contribution in the success of “The 7th Chemistry Festival with the theme “The Chemistry of Everyday Foods” hosted by the Department of Chemistry held in M7 Lobby on Feb 18, 2020.
Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation for the contribution made in the Second Symposium of the Arab Chemistry week to celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table-2019 conducted by the Dept.
of Chemistry, UOS and Emirates Chemical Society at UOS.
Certificate of Appreciation for the outstanding contribution as a member of Organising Committee at the
“High School Chemistry Festival 2018” Innovative Projects Competition organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held on April 25th, 2018.
Certificate of Appreciation from Dean of College of Sciences, UOS for representing the college during
‘Sharjah Innovation Week’ held from Feb 8–14, 2019 in University of Sharjah City Hall.
Certificate of Participation in recognition to the contribution made in the “Chemistry and Environment”
Symposium (CES-2019) organized by Department of Chemistry, UOS held on January 24, 2019
Certificate of Participation from Department of Chemistry for the valuable contribution in the success of
“The 6th Chemistry Festival” with the theme “Celebrate Chemistry in your daily life” hosted by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held Feb 18th, 2019.
Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation for the contribution made in the Arab Chemistry Week (25th -31st Oct 2018) held on Oct 30, 2018, organized by Community Service Committee, Department of Chemistry, UOS.
Certificate of Appreciation from Department of Chemistry, UOS for being a member of Organising Committee at “The Fifth Chemistry Festival 2017” with the theme Green and Sustainable Chemistry 2018 organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS that was held on Feb 20th, 2018.
Attended the Innovation Week that was held at the Sharjah Center for Astronomy and Space Sciences (SCASS) on February 18, 2018
Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation from the Deanship of Students’ Affairs at UOS for the valuable contribution in 46th UAE National day Celebration at University of Sharjah that was held on Nov 28th, 2017.
Certificate of Participation from the Enrolment Management and Academic Guidance Department, UOS appreciating the participation in UOS Open Day “Explore your Future with Science” which was held on Nov 20th & 21st, 2017 and Nov 19th, 2018.
Certificates of Thanks and Appreciation from Emirates Foundation for the effective participation at the Think Science connect for the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019.
Certificate of Acknowledgement for attending the 18th International Conference of the Union of Arab Chemists hosted by the Emirates Chemical Society, UAE that was held in Ras Al Khaimah on March 26th, 2017.
Certificate of Appreciation for the valuable contribution to the success of “Chemistry and Environment” Symposium (CES-2017) organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS held on Feb 23rd, 2017.
Certificate of Acknowledgement and Appreciation from the Dean of College of Sciences, UOS for the effective participation at the 2016 Think Science connect.
Certificate of Acknowledgement and Appreciation from the Chairman of the Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, UOS for the effective participation in “The First Symposium on the Chemistry of Clays” which was organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS on May 22, 2016.
Certificate of Acknowledgement and Appreciation from the Head of AL Masa Girl’s School for Secondary Education, Fujairah for the effective participation in the science exhibition titled “Future of Science in my homeland” held on 3rd May 2016.
Certificate of Acknowledgement and Appreciation from the Dean of College of Sciences, UOS for the effective participation at the 2015 Think Science connect.
Certificates of Participation from the Enrolment Management and Academic Guidance Department, UOS appreciating the participation in Annual UOS Open Day activities which was covering the period of 5-10/05/2014, 2-7/02/2015, 29/2–3/3/2016, 24-29/4/2017, 23-28/4/2018 & 23-27/4/2019.
Certificate of Acknowledgement and Appreciation from the Dean of College of Sciences, UOS for the effective participation in Chemistry and Environment' symposium (CES-2013) which was organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS on May 16, 2013.
Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman of the Department of Chemistry for the contribution during 1st Chemistry Show organized by the Department of Chemistry, UOS on November 14, 2012.
Certificate of Acknowledgement from the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for attending the Sharjah International Conference on Nuclear and Renewable Energy - SHJ-NREll, which was held on April 3- 5, 2011, at the College of Sciences, UOS.
Certificate of Acknowledgement from the Royal Society of Chemistry for attending the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Second Gulf Symposium on ‘The Design and Application of Advanced Materials’ held at UOS on December 7, 2014.
IT WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED
Attended Blackboard Ally Training organized by Academic Computing Section on June 1, 2023 Attended Studiosity Faculty Training organized by Academic Computing Section on Feb 22, 2023.
Attended Training session - Introduction to Blackboard ULTRA Course +Bb organized by Academic Computing Section on Aug 30, 2022.
Attended Delivering Live Lecture using Blackboard Collaborate & Introduction to Blackboard ULTRA Course organized by Academic Computing Section on Aug 28, 2022, via MS Teams.
Attended Interactive Learning Using Google Documents organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on May 24, 2022, via MS Team.
Attended Labster Lab Simulation Training organized by Information Technology Center on Feb 10, 2022, via MS Team.
Attended Scifinder n-Database Training organized by UoS Libraries on Dec 8, 2021, via Zoom.
Attended Demo for Praxi lab virtual simulations organized by Information Technology Center on July 29, 2021, via Zoom.
Attended Using Zoom and MS Teams as a Second Camera for invigilating Online Exams organized by Academic Computing Section on March 6, 2021, via MS Teams.
Attended LabView Training organized by Academic Computing Section on Jan 27, 2021, via MS Teams
Attended McGraw Hill connect Training organized by Academic Computing Section on Jan 20, 2021, via MS Teams.
Attended Labster Virtual Labs Training organized by Academic Computing Section on Jan 13, 2021, via MS Teams.
Attended Participation & Engagement Tools organized by Academic Computing Section on Nov 12, 2020, via MS Teams
Attended Administering and Troubleshooting Online Exams organized by Academic Computing Section on Nov 29, 2020, via MS Teams
Attended Training session on JoVE, Journal of Visualized Experiments organized by JoVE & Department of Chemistry on Oct 12, 2020, via Google Meet
Attended JoVE demo on usage of Playlists / Tests / LMS integration organized by JoVE on Oct 6, 2020, via Google Meet.
Attended Building Interactive Course in Blackboard organized by Academic Computing Section on Oct 5, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended Explore Blackboard ULTRA organized by Academic Computing Section on Sep 29, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended Online Exam and Grade Center organized by Academic Computing Section on Sep 24, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended Blackboard Assignment Tool, Rubrics and Attendance organized by Academic Computing Section on Sep 17, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended Training on McGraw Hill Connect – Virtual Lab Refresher organized by Department of Chemistry on Sep 3, 2020, via Zoom
Attended Training on McGraw Hill Connect - How to pair Connect with Blackboard organized by Department of Chemistry on Sep 2, 2020, via Zoom
Attended a Webinar on Virtual Labs for Chemistry organized by McGraw Hill & by Dept. of Chemistry, UOS on June 4, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended “Conducting Blackboard Online exam through Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor “. organized by College of Sciences on April 8, 2020, via MS Teams
Attended “How to demonstrate the use of Blackboard Collaborate as a means of interactive, synchronous teaching online & The creation of online course material for asynchronous teaching and learning”.organized by The Institute of Leadership in Higher Education and the Deanship of Academic Support Services on March 5, 2020
Attended Training session on SciFinder organized by UoS Libraries on Feb 27, 2020.
Attended JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) Event Program.organized by UoS Libraries in collaboration with the Central Lab Directorate (CLD) on Feb 24, 2020
Attended Attended Online Chemical Management System organized by The Central labs Directorate on Oct 7, 2019.
CENTRAL LABS ONLINE SAFETY TRAININGS (SafetySkills®) ATTENDED Attended Office Ergonomics on Oct 13, 2020 & March 1, 2023.
Attended Chemical hygiene plan on Oct 12, 2020 & Feb 28, 2023
Attended Reactives in laboratory and research facilities on Nov 8, 2020 & Feb 28, 2023 Attended Office Safety on Jan 24, 2022
Attended Driver Safety on Jan 24, 2022 Attended Basic First Aid on Jan 18, 2022 Attended Small Spill Response on Jan 18, 2022
Attended Personal Protective Equipment on Jan 18, 2022 Attended Central labs safety orientation on Dec 13, 2021
Attended Chemical storage in laboratories and research facilities on Dec 13, 2021.
Attended Cryogenic safety on Dec 13, 2021.
Attended Eye wash and safety shower awareness (microlearning) on Dec 13, 2021.
Attended Organic Peroxide Awareness on Nov 8, 2020.
Attended Compresses Gas Safety on Nov 8, 2020
Attended Laboratory Safety - Chemical Hazards on Oct 19, 2020.
Attended Laboratory Safety on Oct 19, 2020.
Attended Formaldehyde Safety in research and education on Oct 19, 2020
Attended Electrical Safety/NFPA 70E in Research and Education on Oct 19, 2020 Attended Fire Safety on Oct 17, 2020
Attended Emergency response on Oct 17, 2020.
Attended Safety Data Sheets on Oct 14, 2020.
Attended Respiratory Protection on Oct 14, 2020.
Attended Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention in the Workplace on Oct 14, 2020.
Attended Laboratory Chemical Waste Management (RCRA) on Oct 13, 2020.
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Attended University of Sharjah – Skoltech Joint:"AIfoL Research Collaboration in AI for Life workshop"
organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for. Research & Graduate Studies on May 23 & 25, 2023.
Attended “Safe Science, Safe Scientists: A College of Sciences Lab Safety Workshop" organized by College of Sciences Laboratory and Safety Committee on May 24, 2023.
Attended “Simulation Workshop” organized by College of Sciences and the College of Health Sciences (UOS) on May 23, 2023.
Attended the seminar - "Fe3O4@SiO2 Supported Co(III) Amine-Bis(Phenolate) Complex As Highly Efficient Recyclable Catalyst for the CO2 Fixation to Cyclic Carbonates at mild conditions" organized by Department of Chemistry on May 17, 2023.
Attended ‘Beyond Traditional Testing: Exploring Alternative Assessments in the Age of AI’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on May 3, 2023.
Attended Sharjah International Conference on Physics of Advanced Materials organized by College of Sciences on April 26, 2023.
Attended Exams Regulations and Policies Workshop organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on April 25, 2023.
Attended the 21st Research Café Talk - The Art of making Scientists in the Era of AI organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies on Feb 27, 2023.
Attended ‘Utilizing AI Chatbots in Teaching & Learning’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Feb 20, 2023.
Attended the Future of Education with AI Chatbots: Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Feb 8, 2023.
Attended "Empowering Education in Sciences With AI" organized by College of Computing and Informatics and the College of Sciences on Jan 26, 2023.
Attended the workshop Titled 'Research Outreach & Beyond' organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for.
Research & Graduate Studies on Dec 12, 2022.
Attended the seminar titled – ‘Protecting your Intellectual property and generating revenues' organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for. Research & Graduate Studies on Oct 17, 2022
Attended ‘Moving from Teacher-Centered to Student-Centered Learning’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Oct 13, 2022.
Attended ‘Rethinking Examinations in Higher Education’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Oct 5, 2022.
Attended the seminar - Advanced Functional Materials & Self Supported Electrodes: Seawater Electrolysis
& Chemical Energy Conversion organized by Department of Chemistry on Sep 29, 2022.
Attended ‘How Does Learning Work Best Using Emotional Intelligence’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Sep 27, 2023.
Attended ‘Effective Instructional Designing for Employability’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Sep 21, 2022
Attended ProQuest RefWorks organized by UOS Libraries on Sep 20, 2022.
Attended the 3rd Forum for Women in Research - "Quwa: Women Empowerment for Global Impact"
organized by Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies on Aug 25, 2022.
Attended the Lecture and Q&A with Nobel Prize laureate Emmanuelle Charpentier Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies on may 25, 2022.
Attended ‘High Performance Computing: Technologies and Applications’ organized by College of Sciences, College of Computing and Informatics and RISE on May 23, 2022.
Attended Simulations Workshop organized by College of Sciences, College of Health Sciences & CAMR on April 25, 2022.
Attended ‘’Course Assessment Methods’ organized by Distance Learning and Assessment Methods Committee at College of Sciences on April 20, 2022.
Attended the 3rd Teaching and Learning Forum with the theme: Innovative Pedagogies for Authentic Learning and Employability organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Feb 24, 2022.
Attended the
16th Research Café Talk - "Work-Life Balance in Academia: Fact or Fiction " organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, UoS on Feb 21, 2022.
Attended 15th Research Café Talk - "Empowering Pandemic Response and Connected Health using AloT "
organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, UoS on Feb 7, 2022.
Attended "Taskstream: Closing the loop" organized by Distance Learning and Assessment Methods Committee at College of Sciences on Jan 19, 2022.
Attended the 14th Research Café Talk - "Leadership for the Greater Good" organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, UoS on Oct 17, 2021
Attended the seminar: “Designing Modules for Interactive Learning” organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Oct 10, 2021
Attended ‘Hybrid Policies and Open Discussion on Hybrid-Flexi Model’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Sep 2, 2021.
Attended the workshop - "Emerging Trends in Hybrid & Flexible Student-Centered Learning Hybrid- Flexible (HyFlex) Instruction Supporting Student Success in Challenging Times and Beyond” organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Aug 31, 2021.
Attended the workshop - "Emerging Trends in Hybrid & Flexible Student-Centered Learning Hybrid- Flexible (HyFlex) Instruction Supporting Student Success in Challenging Times and Beyond” organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) on Aug 26, 2021.
Attended the workshop ‘Progress of COVID-19 UoS Funded Research Project’ organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, UoS on June 10, 2021, via Zoom.
Attended the workshop "Controlling ONLINE Exams Invigilation of Multi-Section Courses" by Prof.
Abdelnasser Metwally Aly Kawde organized by Dept. of Chemistry, UoS on May 2, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended the workshop ‘Integrative Learning Experience - Backward Course Design Model’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education, UoS on February 14, 2021, via MS Teams.
Attended the workshop “Creating Interactive Presentation using Nearpod to Increase Student Engagement and Motivation” organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education, UoS on January 31, 2021, via MS Teams.
Attended the workshop “Hands on Educational Games to Strengthen the Quality of Course Delivery &
Student Engagement in Online Classes” organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education, UoS on January 24, 2021, via MS Teams.
Attended the workshop ‘Higher Education Institutions in the time of Covid-19: Challenges, Coping Strategies, and Opportunities for Transformation’ organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education, UoS on January 12, 2021, via Zoom.
Attended “The 7th Research Café Talk titled "The Exit of the Oil Age" by Prof. Nouar Tabet organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, UoS on December 6, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended a seminar entitled “TOPAZ: A Software Platform for Quantitative Analysis of XRD Data”
organized by Dept. of Applied Physics and Astronomy, UoS on November 15, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended Seminar entitled “Spectroscopies with Synchrotron Radiation and their Applications for Energy
Science
s,” the first lecture of the series ‘Science Frontiers’ organized by College of Sciences, UoS on November 11, 2020, via Zoom Attended the workshop “Central Labs Preparedness and response to COVID-19 and Lab Safety Awareness”
organized by The Central Laboratories Directorate, UoS on November 9, 2020, via Zoom.
Attended workshop “Research at UoS: Opportunities, Grants and Expectations’ organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, UoS on November 8, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended the 6th Research Café Talk titled “Power and Challenges of Interdisciplinary Research" by Prof.
Iman Saad organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, UoS on November 1, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended a seminar entitled “COVID-19 Myths Vs Facts” by Prof. Qutayba Hamid, Vice Chancellor of Medical Affair Dean of the College of Medicine on October 25, 2020, via Zoom.
Attended “
Online Safety Skills Training” organized by
Central Laboratories Directorate, UoS in October 2020 Attended workshop on: COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Research organized by College of Sciences, UoS on October 15, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended workshop
“Successful Online Exams: The Faculty Perspectives”
organized by Institute of Leadership in Higher Education, UoS on October 11, 2020, via MS Teams. Attended The 5th Research Café Talk “Creativity 4 the 4th IR” organized by Office of Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, UoS on October 4, 2020, via MS Teams.
Attended The IEEE WIE Women Speaker Series Webinar - “Higher Education after Covid19” organized by RIT, A Global American University in Dubai on June 21, 2020, via Zoom.
Attended a professional development online seminar titled ‘Connect Virtual Labs’ organized by Ms Graw Hill via Cisco Webex on June 11, 2020.
Attended the series of workshop titled Best Teaching Practices organised by Dept. of Applied Physics and Astronomy, UoS during Fall 2020-21 semester via MS Teams.
Attended the seminar titled “Development of Small Angle X-ray Scattering and Mass Spectrometry Methods for Molecular and Structural Analysis of Skin Collagen” by Dr. Rafae Naffa, NZ Leather & Shoe Research Association, New Zealand organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on July 4, 2019.
Attended the “Chemistry Senior Research Presentation and Award Ceremony, Spring 2018-2019” for the Chemistry graduates organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on April 24, 2019.
Attended the fifth research café talk on the theme “The Worth of Degree & Grade Inflation” by Prof. Madjid Merabti, Dean of the College of Sciences, UOS organised by College of Sciences, UOS on April 14, 2019.
Attended the seminar on Nanotechnology with the title “Nanotechnologies, Illusion or Future Industrial Revolution?” by Prof. El Hadg DOGHECHE, Polytechnic University Hauts de France, Valenciennes France organised by College of Sciences, UOS on April 9, 2019.
Attended the “Central Laboratory Online Safety Training Courses” which comprises of 15 courses designed for the wet chemistry labs organised by the Central Laboratories Directorate, UOS.
“Advanced Excel Workshop” organised by College of Sciences on March 28, 2019.
Attended the Research Café: "STE[a]M" by Prof. Nadia M. AlHasani, Dean of the College of Fine Arts &
Design, UOS. The talk’s subject is STE[*a]M - The dialog amongst artists and designers vs. engineers and scientists. The talk poses the query of STEM vs. STEAM, towards invention and innovation organised by College of Sciences, UOS on Dec 23, 2018.
Attended the workshop “Advanced Analytical Techniques and Sample Preparation Solutions for Complex Matrices” organised by Gulf Bio Analytical, Dubai on Dec 17, 2018.
Attended the first “Dean’s Distinguished Research Lectures” on the topic “Network Engineering as Distinct Academic Discipline Beyond the TEE Movement” College of Sciences Deanship, Prof. Tarek Al Bawab, Editor in Chief of IEEE Communications Magazine Jakson State University (USA) organised by College of Sciences, UOS on Dec 16, 2018.
Attended the "Basic Computer Skills" Workshop organised by
College of Sciences, UOS on Dec 13, 2018. Attended the ‘Chemistry Senior Students Research Project Presentation Fall 2018-19’ organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on Dec 4, 2018.
Attended the Second Research Talk in Research Café on the theme, “The UAE Space Program: Did we meet the Challenge” by Prof. Gaffar Attaelmanan organised by College of Sciences, UOS on Nov 22, 2018.
Attended the “Second Middle Eastern Materials Conference” organised by Department of Chemistry, New York University, Abu Dhabi on Nov 11, 2018.
Attended the seminar titled “Polymers for Enhanced Seed Germination and Plant Growth” by Prof. Ideisan Abu Abdoun, Department of Chemistry, UOS organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on Nov 4, 2018.
Attended the Workshop “University Web Guidelines & Utilizing university Web tool for Managing the College Website” for the College of Sciences content contributors organised by Information Technology Center, UOS on October 30, 2018
Attended the workshop – ‘Nano Mechanical & Surface Characterization’ organised by Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences & Engineering & Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy, UOS on Oct 25, 2018.
Attended the seminar titled “Drug Design and Inhibition Mechanism Studies using Computational Approaches” by Dr. Mahreen Arooj, Department of Chemistry, UOS organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on Oct 21, 2018.
Attended the workshop ‘Increasing Academic Visibility & Impact: Effective Usage of Elsevier solutions (ScienceDirect-Scopus-Mendeley)’ organised by UOS Library on Oct 16, 2018.
Attended the seminar titled “Research Based Learning (RBL), Curriculum and Courses in Undergraduate Chemical/Science Education” by Dr. Ihsan Shehadi, Department of Chemistry organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on Oct 28, 2018.
Attended the seminar titled “Analytical Determination of Nicotine and Tar Levels in Various Dokha and Shisha Tobacco Products” organized by Ms. Aisha Mohammed, Department of Chemistry, UOS organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on Oct 14, 2018.
Attended the seminar titled “Synthesis and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of new Indole and Pyrazole Derivatives”
by Dr. Mohammed Elnaggar, Department of Chemistry, UOS organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on Sep 30, 2018.
Attended the ‘Industrial Training Presentation Summer 2017-2018’ organised by Department of Chemistry, UOS on Sep 4, 2018.
Attended Online Cyber security assignment, Email Security Training, given by UOS-ITC organised by Information Technology Center, UOS.
Attended the Website Training to the content contributors organized by the Information Technology Center, UOS in W9-002 on April 3, 2018.
Attended the ‘Accreditation workshop for Chemistry and Physics’ organized by Deanship of the college of sciences in coordination with the Deanship of QA, IE, and accreditation in M7-221, UOS on March 1, 2018.
Attended the Operational Training of BET Surface Area Analyser organized by Department of Chemistry in W12-235B, UOS on January 21, 2018.
Attended the Operational Training of Laboratory Freeze Dryers organized by Department of Chemistry in W12-236B, UOS on January 17, 2018.
Attended the Operational Training of Modular Circular Polarimeter organized by Department of Chemistry in W12-235B, UOS on January 17, 2018.
Attended the Application and routine maintenance training for Gyrozen High-Speed centrifuge organized by Department of Chemistry in W12-236B, UOS on January 16, 2018.
Attended the Website Orientation for colleges organized by the Information Technology Center, UOS in M9, Al Bayrouni, UOS on Dec 14, 2017.
Attended the the 3rd International Conference on Arabs' and Muslims' History of Sciences (ICHS 17) held in Al Razi Auditorium, College of Medical Sciences, UOS on December 6, 2017.
Attended the seminar titled “Emergent Applications in Nano Science and Supramolecular Chemistry” by Sir Fraser Stoddart, Chemistry Nobel Laurate 2016 organized by Center for Advanced Material Research, UOS in M9, Al Bayrouni Hall, UOS on December 5, 2017.
Attended the workshop named “Preparing the Program Re-Accreditation Self Study-Review of program and Units/Clerkships Learning Outcomes “organized by Deanship of the college of sciences in coordination with the Deanship of QA, IE, and accreditation in M3, Al Masoodi Hall, UOS on Nov 12, 2017.
Attended the seminar EndNote: Reference and citation management organized by Department of Chemistry in M7-204, UOS on Nov 5, 2017.
Attended the training “The Basics of Rheology: Rotation & Oscillation” organized by Department of Chemistry in M7-221, UOS on Sep 24, 2017.
Attended the training “American Chemical Society & SciFinder” organised by the UOS Library on Nov 11, 2016.
Attended the Wiley plus e-learning workshop held at UOS on Nov 3rd, 2016.
Attended the seminar on “Cyclopentane combustion chemistry: Mechanism development, computational kinetics and modelling” organized by Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on Oct 20, 2016.
Attended the seminar on “Skin Structure: Molecular to Micro” organized by Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on Sep 29, 2016.
Attended the seminar on “Anti-additive properties of Indole Alkaloid Ibogaine” organized by Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on Nov 12, 2015.
Attended the Wiley plus e-learning workshop took place in the University of Sharjah on Dec 20, 2015.
Attended the seminar on “Photoconductivity and photovoltaic properties of polyaniline immobilized onto metallurgical porous silicon powder”organized by Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on Nov 5, 2015Attended the seminar on “The application of zSpace in Sciences and Engineering"organized by Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah onDec 25, 2014.
Attended the seminar on “Bone and Bane of Gold in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis” organized by Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah onNov 24, 2014.
Attended the “Second Gulf Symposium on Design and Application of Advanced Materials” organized by Royal Society of Chemistry at College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on Dec 7, 2014.
Attended the seminar on “A World Class Civic University: Goals and Challenges” organized by College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on May 28, 2014.
Attended the Blackboard Training Session organized by Instructional Technologies Unit during Year 2012- 2013 at the University of Sharjah.
Attended the seminar on “Practicing Lab Safety” organized by the Central Laboratories Directorate, University of Sharjah on December 16th, 2013.
A Visit to Dubai Forensic Laboratory, Dubai with the Students of the Department of Chemistry, University of Sharjah on December 4th, 2013.
Attended the “Chemistry and Environment Symposium” (CES-2013) which was organized by the Department of Chemistry – University of Sharjah on May 16, 2013.
Attended the seminar on “Understanding Lab Safety” organized by the Central Laboratories Directorate, University of Sharjah on December 12th, 2012.
Attended the seminar on "Cytotoxic Alkaloids from Marine Sponges” organized by the Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Sharjah on March 7th, 2012.
Attended the World Future Energy Summit 2012 organized by Masdar at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center on January 19th, 2012.
Attended the seminar on “Benzophenone derivative as Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in HCl Solution”
organized by the Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Sharjah on May 9th, 2011.
Attended the seminar on “Role of Forensic Odontology in Criminal Investigations & Disaster Victim Identification” organized by the Department of Applied Biology and Biotechnology program, University of Sharjah on April 26th, 2011.
Attended the seminar on “Microwave Chemistry: Introduction and Reactions” organized by the Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on April 25th, 2011.
Attended a seminar on “DNA Role in Forensic science “organized by the Department of Applied Biology, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on 24th of April 2011.
Attended the seminar on “Theoretical study of the molecular properties and chemical reactivity of Flavonoids related to their antioxidant activity” organized by the Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on April 19th, 2011.
Attended Sharjah International Conference on Nuclear & Renewable Energy (SHJ-NRE11) organized by the College of Sciences, University of Sharjah from 3rd to 5th of April. 2011.
Attended a seminar on "Environmental Risk Assessment of Waste Disposal Facilities" organized by the Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on Feb. 28th, 2011.
Attended a seminar on "Forensic science; from crime scene to court" organized by the Department of Applied Biology, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah on Feb. 24th, 2011.
Participated in seminar on topic Personality Development conduct by Centre for Information Guidance India (CIGI).
Attended Prof. K. V. Thomas endowment National Seminar on “Modern Trends in Mass Spectrometry”
organized by the Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Kerala on 27th and 28th January 2006.
Attended a Workshop on “Application of “C” programming for problems in Chemistry” sponsored by the University Grand Commission and Mahatma Gandhi University organized by the Department of Chemistry, Christian Missionary Society College, Kottayam, Kerala from 28th February to 2nd March 2005.
Attended a National Seminar on “Spectroscopy - Theory and Application” held at St. Joseph College, Kerala on 7th and 8th Oct 2004.
Attended a University Grand Commission sponsored National Seminar on Advanced Computational Chemistry, Compuscem 2004 organized by the Post-graduate Department of Chemistry held on 28th and 29th September 2004 at Nirmala College, Kerala.
