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Dr. Arun Srinivasa has been named a fellow of the Society of Engineering Science. Srinivasa is a professor in the mechanical engineering program and is the J. Mike Walker ‘66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University as the Holdredge/Paul Professor. His research interests include the plasticity of metals and polymers, thermomechanics of dissipative processes, dislocation…

Texas A&M University at Qatar alumni and university leaders recently gathered together to reconnect and discuss various aspects of student and alumni success. Engagement with graduates—and the feedback they provide—is of great importance to the branch campus, which takes great pride in the achievements of its graduates, which Texas A&M calls "former students." Mariam Al Meer, a Class of 2012 chemical…

Dr. Hassan S. Bazzi, associate dean for research at Texas A&M University at Qatar, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) in recognition of his global contributions to the field of chemistry. In addition to his role as associate dean for research, Bazzi is a professor of chemistry and executive director of development, engagement and outreach. He is also professor…

Texas A&M University at Qatar was awarded 11 projects from the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in Cycle 11 of the National Priorities Research Program, and its research office was named the Best Research Office of the Year. This is the for the fourth year in a row the research office has been recognized by QNRF and the sixth time in the past seven years. The research office is responsible…

Liberal arts professor and program chair Dr. Zohreh Eslami and research collaborators from main campus have had their project selected for funding by the vice president of research at Texas A&M, Dr. Mark A Barteau. The project, "The Pragmatics of Othering: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Cyberhate," examines hate speech from an interdisciplinary approach and finds ways to counter it.

Mechanical engineering associate professor Dr. Annie Ruimi served on the jury panel of Hamad Medical Corporation's Eighth Surgical Research and Innovation Ideas Ibn Ishaq Symposium 2018, recently. The symposium explored new ideas at the crossroads of engineering and medicine. Dr. Ruimi served on a five-panel jury overseeing the technological track in which nine teams presented and had their proposals…

Program chair Dr. Zohreh Eslami and liberal arts faculty members Dr. Sara Hillman and Dr. Aymen Elsheikh participated in a World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Happenings Roundtable, "From Competition to Collaboration in Language Learning," at Qatar Foundation headquarters earlier this month. Language scholars and educators from a variety of sectors in Qatar were invited to discuss language…

The Medical and High Energy Physics research group at Texas A&M at Qatar, headed by research professor Dr. Othmane Bouhali, recently placed second in the presentation competition at the International Workshop on Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy in Beirut, Lebanon. Temporary research associate Yassine Toufique, technical laboratory coordinator Maya Abi Akl and Bouhali presented the results of…

Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Khalid Qaraqe was recently awarded Best Oral Presentation at the Eighth International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks in Bangkok, Thailand. Sharing the award with Qaraqe on presenting the paper, "Line of Sight VLC in Inhomogeneous Underwater Medium: Performance Evaluation," were temporary research associate Noha Anous and associate…

The Qatari Student Association at Texas A&M at Qatar, along with all of the Qatari student organizations across Education City, recently hosted Education City United to celebrate Qatar National Day. The event at the Ceremonial Court included various activities such as a bazaar of student businesses, a gallery with student paintings and food stands. The event finished with an operetta directed by…