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JORDAN APPROACH TO SESAME. MAHMOUD AL-KOFAHI Dean/ Faculty of Science Al-Balqa Applied University Al-Salt 19117, JORDAN. JSPS’02 Oct. 24, 2002. Talk Outline. Jordan: Quick Introduction Science & Technology Institutes Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) Physics Research in Jordan
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JORDAN APPROACH TO SESAME MAHMOUD AL-KOFAHI Dean/ Faculty of Science Al-Balqa Applied University Al-Salt 19117, JORDAN. JSPS’02 Oct. 24, 2002
Talk Outline • Jordan: Quick Introduction • Science & Technology Institutes • Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) • Physics Research in Jordan • A Jordanian Approach to SESAME • Action Plan M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
MAP OF JORDANArea: 96,188 Square kilometers M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Jordan: A Quick Introduction • Population: About 5.25 Millions • The land of Jordan has been, for eight millenniums, a center of civilization. The great wealth of history and culture appears all over the country. • The famous historic sites are; Wadi Rum, Petra the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, Jerash, Rabad, Azrak, and Ma'an. • Jordan climate is as diverse as its scenery. Mountains on the West, and desert on the East make Jordan's climate year-round pleasant. • Arabic is the official language. English is the second language and is spoken throughout the country. M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Science & Technology Institutes • Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research • Higher Council for Science & Technology • Royal Scientific Society • 8 State Universities • 11 Private Universities M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Name University of Jordan Yarmouk University Jordan University of Science & Tech. Mu’tah University Al al-Bayt University Hashemite University Al-Husein University Al-Balqa Applied University Total Number 115 174 130 80 50 150 20 52 771 Number of Scientists in the Faculties of Science in the State Universities M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) • Has 6 Faculties in the Main Campus at Al-Salt • Administers 16 University Colleges off Campus Including Princess Rahma University College at ALLAN (SESAME Selected Site) • Supervises 7 Government Colleges • Supervises 10 Technical Armed Force Colleges • Supervises 18 Private Community Colleges M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Physics Research in Jordanian State Universities Main Fields • Material Science • Archeology • Life Sciences • Environmental Research • Magnetic Properties (Ferrofluids) • Mossbauer Spectroscopy • Ion Implantation • Nuclear Physics M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Historical facts • Suggestion by H. Winick (Sept. 1997) that components of BESSY I be offered as a gift to the Middle East • First discussion in Nov. 1997 between G. Voss, M. Al-Kofahi and S. Mahmood in Torino, Italy. • Design discussions started by G. Voss and H. Winick (Nov 97) • Consultative Meeting called by UNESCO (June 1999) results in the formation of SESAME IC with 9 members and with H. Schopper as Chair. • SESAME name was invented by H. Winick at a Meeting in Berlin in Aug. 1999 & Design works afterward resulted in the Green Book • His Majesty King Abdullah II offered to host SESAME in Jordan during a Meeting with H. Schopper, K. Toukan, I. Khubeis and M. Iaccarino (2000). • Competition for site among 7 countries in Middle East resulted in a decision by IC to locate SESAME in Jordan (2001). SESAME M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Approach to SESAME Status Ante SESAME • No SR Research at any Jordanian Institution YET. • But XRF & XRD are used in research in many Universities in Jordan, like: University of Jordan, Amman Yarmouk University, Irbid Hashemite University, Zarka. M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Jordanian Action Plan: Slide 1 1- Form a Jordanian SR Group: • Scientists from Various Institutions • Graduate Students 2- Define Common Fields of Interest: • Material Sciences • Life Sciences • Archeology & Human Heritage M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
Jordanian Action Plan: Slide 2 3- Start Training in SR Facilities In Other Places: • Short Visits for Scientists (3-6 Months) • Work for a degree for Students (1-3 Years) 4- Do Our Part in SESAME When Time Comes: • Use SR in Research • Be a capable host country • Provide help to others who may need it. M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02
End of Talk THANK YOU Acknowledgements I’d like to acknowledge fruitful discussions with N. Ershaidat and assistance from S. Kassaymeh in preparing the maps. M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02