Polymer Science and Innovative Applications

Professor Mariam Al Ali AlMaadeed is Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies and a Professor at Qatar University. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 2001 and joined Qatar University’s Physics Department the same year. Prof. AlMaadeed specializes in polymers, characterization and structure, nanocomposites, and nanotechnology. Her expertise includes extensive consultation and workshop delivery to industry, government, and community organizations. Her achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Physics State Award (2010), the Gulf Petrochemical Association Plastic Excellence Award (2014), and the ISESCO Prize. Dr. Deepalekshmi Ponnamma is the section head of Research Quality in the research planning and development department at Qatar University, Qatar. She is a PhD graduate from the Deakin University, Australia, and finished the post-doctoral studies from Qatar University. Her research interest includes synthesizing the different nanoarchitectures, polymer nanocomposites for efficient technological applications.Dr. Marcelo Carignano received his Ph.D. in Physics from the National University of La Plata, Argentina. His research experience covers the application of computational methods to elucidate detailed structural and dynamical properties of different systems, including polymers at interfaces, colloidal and polymeric gels, aqueous solutions and interfaces, molecular crystals and hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites. He joined QEERI in 2012, after spending several years at different institutions in the United States.

• 1. Polymers to improve the world and lifestyle: physical, mechanical and chemical needs2. Morphology analysis3. Chemical analysis of polymers4. Mechanical analysis of polymers5. Physical and thermal analysis of polymers6. Theoretical simulation approaches to polymer research7. An example of theoretical approaches in polymer hydrogels: insights into the behavior of pH-responsive nanofilms8. Pectin as oral colon-specific nano- and microparticulate drug carriers9. Starch as oral colon-specific nano- and microparticulate drug carriers10. Polymers in textiles11. Polymers in electronics12. Polymers in robotics13. Polymers in optics14. Polymers in space exploration and commercialization15. Polymers in sports16. Polymers and food packaging17. Polymers in cosmetics18. Polymers in food19. Future needs and trends: influence of polymers on the environment