Under the patronage and attendance of His Excellency, the President of Jouf University, Prof. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya, Jouf University, represented by the University' Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, held the "We Create to Excel" event; Research Horizons for a Future that Promotes Innovation and Creates Excellence at Jouf University, coinciding with the university' celebration of the World Creativity and Innovation Day.
The event began with the Royal Anthem, followed by verses from the Holy Quran recited by the student Mishari bin Faleh Al-Sharari.
Dr. Iptisam Al-Enazi, Vice Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, then gave a presentation on scientific research and innovation at Jouf University.
Dr. Waleed bin Saad Al-Husaini, Dean of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, emphasized that Jouf University is confidently advancing to establish itself as a leading center in the fields of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship through the implementation of strategic programs and initiatives that support knowledge production and help transform research ideas into practical products with societal and economic impact.
He noted that this direction comes under the generous support and ongoing guidance of the University President, Prof. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaya, who places great emphasis on strengthening the ecosystem of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, in line with the university's vital role in achieving comprehensive development.
Dr. Al-Husaini further explained that the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research is working to create a stimulating environment for researchers and students by supporting high-impact research, enhancing national and international research collaborations, and encouraging scientific publication in prestigious global journals — aligning with the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030 and the university’s strategic objectives in research, innovation, and sustainable development.
His Excellency, the University' President launched the university' guide to programs and initiatives in support of and promotion of scientific research and innovation. This guide aims to provide the necessary support and create an appropriate environment to develop scientific research and provide innovative scientific solutions to the most important challenges.
In his speech, His Excellency, the University' President emphasized that the university, with Allah's Help and the guidance of the Wise Leadership, has been keen to provide an ideal academic and research environment that enhances the capabilities of creative individuals and embraces ambitious ideas. In addition, His Excellency asserted that Jouf University is committed to making creativity and innovation an essential part of its institutional identity and a major focus of its strategic plan, based on its belief that innovative researchers and creative students are the foundation for building a prosperous national future. The university continues to support all initiatives and projects aimed at developing creative thinking skills, enabling our male and female students to translate their ideas into achievements that benefit society and the nation.
Then, His Excellency, the University' President handed over the research contracts sponsored for the first quarter of 2025 to the deans of the colleges.
His Excellency also honored the pioneers of innovation and excellence who hold patents, have the most prolific scientific publications, and those who are the most highly cited:
The list of honored researchers who held patents for the year 2024 included:
1. Dr. Abdullah bin Faleh Al-Sarhani and Dr. Sami Saleem.
2. Dr. Ahmed bin Sa'ad Al-Mazhour.
3. Dr. Sami bin Ibrahim Al-Zari' and Dr. Omar bin 'Awad Al-Sa'eedan
4. Dr. Abdullah bin Ghanem Al-Harbi
5. Prof. Badr bin Kareem Al-Zari'
6. Dr. Ameed Al-Dhafar Soroor
7. Dr. Muhammad Abdul-Jawad Abdul-Wahhab
8. Dr. Della Justo and Dr. Tariq bin Ghazi Al-Sahli
9. Dr. Muhammad Qamar Al-Zaman
10. Dr. Fakhriya bint Abdullah Al-Jufi
11. Dr. Fatimah Ahmed Mahmoud and Dr. Hiba Tawfiq
12. Dr. Eid bin Samar Al-'Atawi
13. Prof. Muhammad Sagheerin
14. Prof. Muhammad Khorshid Alam, Dr. Afnan bint Abdul Ghaffar Al-'Ayyash, Dr. Deepti Srivastava, and Dr. Kumar Srivastasa
15. Dr. Muhammad Al-Sayed Musa
16. Dr. Kiran Gangi
The list of honorees for the most published researchers during the year 2024 included:
1. Dr. Ziyad bin 'Awad Al-Ruwaili
2. Dr. Sami bin Ibrahim Al-Zari'
3. Dr. Ahmed bin Sa'ad Al-Mazhour
4. Dr. Muhammad Alam Khorshid
5. Dr. Ammar Armagan
The list of highly cited researchers honored from 2019 to 2024 included:
1. Dr. Ziad bin 'Awad Al-Ruwaili
2. Dr. Sami Salim
3. Dr. Ahmed Abu Al-Rijal
4. Dr. Ahmed Fathi
5. Dr. Sami bin Ibrahim Al-Zari'
The university is keen on such events which aim to spread the culture of creativity and innovation among students and faculty members, and encourage them to develop pioneering ideas and projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development.
Photo Album of the Event
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