The Physics Department has witnessed remarkable activity during the academic year 1435/1436 AH in different academic fields and extra-curricular activities, which were carried out by faculty members in the Department under the administration of Dr. Ahmad Al-Qaoud, Head of the Department, and the effective contribution of Dr. Raed Al-Hathlool. The following are the most important activities and achievements of the Department:

 First: The domain of scientific research: Physics Department is considered as the most active Department in the University in the field of scientific research, in terms of earning funding for research projects and applying for international publishing award:

 List of research projects funded by the National Plan for Science, Technology, and Innovation:

International Publishing Award winners List (Academic Year 1435/1436 AH):

Professor Lassaad El Mir, Dr. Kamal Bradah, Dr. Muhammad Abdulrafa, Dr. Muhammad Al-Rajhi, Dr. Imad Al-Ghailoufi, Dr. Abdullah Al-Amin, Dr. Muhammad Khatir, Dr. Ahmad Al-Khayyat, Dr. Muhammad Issa, Dr. Khaled Bin Awf, Dr. Ahmad Al-Qaoud, Dr. Ahmad Taha, Dr. Jabir Al-Ghoul, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Jamil.

International Publishing Award Nominees List (Academic Year 1436/1437 AH):

Approval of a Number of Research Projects:

The Deanship of Scientific Research has funded scientific research of a number of faculty in the Department within the seventh session, as listed below:

 Research Funded by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology - General Directorate for Research Grants:

Second: Academic Field: The department has updated and modified the Bachelor's study plan and prepared a Master's study plan. Following are the details:

Preparing the study plan of the Master's program in Physics and starting preparations to receive the first class of male and female students at the beginning of the academic year 1437/1438 AH:

An assigned committee of faculty members in the department has prepared a study plan for the Master's program in Physics following The Unified Bylaws of Postgraduate Studies in Saudi Universities, complying with the international standards of study plans for higher studies programs, and competing with current programs in Saudi Universities. The plan was approved by the Department Council, College Council, and Plans and Curriculum Committee after being refereed by international and local referees with academic and practical experience in this field. Then, it was submitted to the University Rectorate to complete the required procedures.

H.E. Professor Fawzan Al-Fawzan, Acting Rector, received Dr. Muhammad Babtain, Dean of the College of Science, and a number of faculty members of the Physics Department on 12/7/1436 AH for the preparation of launching this program, where he was shown the mission and objectives of the program and the ongoing preparations to start it. H.E. commended the program and the exerted efforts to implement it and directed them to complete the official procedures to launch it and admit students. For further information, please check out the College of Science Website:

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Development of the Study Plan of Bachelor Program in Physics

Efforts have been paid over the last year to develop the study plan of Bachelor program in Physics in compliance with international standards of academic programs, in order to raise competence of alumni of the Department. A committee consisting of a group of faculty members of the Department was created to achieve this goal. The Committee has studied and compared the Bachelor study plan program with comparable plans in other local, regional, and international universities. In light of this comparison, the Committee has modified the plan and some of its items to cope with developments in various branches of Physics and comply with local and international standards. Then, the assigned Committee has submitted the modified plan to the Department Council which approved it after applying extra modifications then submitting it to the Plans and Curriculum Committee within the College. Finally, it was approved by the College Council and submitted to the University Rectorate to complete the procedures of its implementation at the beginning of the academic year 1437/1438 AH.

Academic Promotions:

Each of the following was promoted: Dr. Muhammad Abdulrafa and Dr. Khaled Bin Awf to the Associate Professor rank.

Two Faculty Members applied for promotion to Higher Academic Ranks:

Dr. Abdullah Al-Amin applied for the Professor rank.

Dr. Kamal Bradah applied for the Associate Professor rank.

New faculty members have joined the Department, and they are: Dr. Jabir Al-Ghoul, Dr. Raed Al-Hathlool, Dr. Osama Al-Daghri, Mr. Turki Al-Toob.

Male and Female Students Statistics in the Physics Department for the Academic Year 1435/1436 AH:

Faculty Members Statistics in the Physics Department for the Academic Year 1435/1436 AH:

Third: Extracurricular Activities:

Coinciding with the proclamation of 2015 as International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Scientific Committee, chaired by Dr. Raed Al-Hathlool in the male Section and Ms. Mervat Al-Zumia in the female Section, organized a scientific event on this occasion on 7/5/1436 AH, corresponding to 26/2/2015 AD.

This event included many \ activities presented by faculty members and students in the Department. It was sponsored by the Dean of the College and the Head of the Department. At the end of the event, cash prizes were distributed on winners participating in the competitions of the event. For further information about the event and its activities, please check out the College Website:

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Coinciding with the International Day for Breast Cancer, the female Section of the Physics Department organized a scientific event, chaired by Ms. Mervat Al-Zumia, on this occasion on 4/7/1436 AH, corresponding to 23/7/2015 AD.

This event included many of events presented by some participating bodies (Ministry of Health, Abdullatif Center for Early Detection of Breast Cancer, Zahra Breast Cancer Association) and students in the Department. It was sponsored by Vice Dean of the College of Science, in addition commemorative shield and prizes were distributed to participants at the end of the event.  For further information about the event and its activities, please check out the College Website:

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The scientific committee organized a visit for students' delegates to King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) on 3/7/1436 AH:

The delegates included a group of third and fourth level students. They visited a number of national research centers within the City and listened to a detailed explanation about these centers and the devices they comprise. For more details about this visit, please check out the College Website:

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The commencement of preparing cooperation and integration agreements with some national scientific and research organizations:

A team of faculty members in the Department, led by Dr. Raed Al-Hathlool, the College Vice Dean for Development and Quality, is preparing to conclude cooperation and integration agreements with some university and research institutions to develop and enhance the abilities of students and staff of the Department. This would also contribute to the national effort in developing scientific research in various domains of Physics and its applications, as well as establish joint programs for rehabilitation, training, and higher studies. 

 Development of e-transactions in the department and introduction of e-classrooms: This practice has proved its successfulness and effectiveness as a means of communication between students and course instructors on the one hand, and faculty members and course coordinators on the other hand, which has had a major impact on enriching the teaching-learning process.

 Continuous  efforts of the department committees (Graduate Studies Committee - Scientific Committee - Appointments, Promotions, and Seminars - Courses Schedule Committee - Academic Accreditation Committee - Plans and Curriculum Committee, Bachelor - Graduation Project Committee - Laboratories Committee - Raising Performance Committee - Department Website Committee), which are active in developing the Department and raising its competitiveness.

In addition to many other activities organized in the department, including Students closing ceremony.

The scientific committee in the physics department has conducted 18 seminars, chaired by Dr. Raed Al-Hathlool, during the academic year, where a number of faculty members in the department and invited researchers have spoken. These seminars are:

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