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AGYA Summer School on Quantum Materials

Summer School

The summer school of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and humanities (AGYA) provides an interdisciplinary platform for cutting-edge research in material science connected to energy topics. Distinguished researchers and experts from Arab countries, Germany, USA and Europe will train and exchange with selected students on novel findings and future prospects related to new materials and energy technologies. In addition to their scientific insights, the trainers will speak about their ongoing broader engagement with the scientific community and strong advocacy for mentoring, outreach, and science communication.

The summer school promotes talented Arab and German students in the growing interdisciplinary field of new materials and energy technologies. Theoretical and methodological knowledge as well as interdisciplinary thinking towards new materials will be the focus of the summer school. The event will, therefore, expand and deepen the interdisciplinary network of experts in new materials and establish contacts for future collaborations and stays abroad in diverse laboratories.

The Summer School on Quantum Materials is a project of the AGYA Working Group Energy, Water & Environment.


About AGYA

The Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) is based at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) and at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) in Egypt. It was established in 2013 as the first bilateral young academy worldwide. AGYA promotes research cooperation among outstanding early-career researchers (3−10 year after PhD) from all disciplines who are affiliated with a research institution in Germany or in any Arab country. The academy supports the innovative projects of its members in various fields of research, science policy, and education. More than 60 members – in equal number Arab and German scholars – realize joint projects and initiatives on topics such as Arab and German Education; Common Heritage and Common Challenges; Energy, Water and Environment; Health and Society; Transformation; and Innovation. AGYA is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and various Arab cooperation partners.



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Time : 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

  • Get-Together and Gala Dinner, the invitation of the Arab Open University


Time: 08:30

  • Gathering at the lobby and transfer to Arab Open University (AOU)

Time: 09:00 - 10:00 a.m.

  • Registration at the AOU.

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 a.m.

    Opening Ceremony of the Arab Innovation Forum and the AGYA Summer School
  • The Royal Anthem of Jordan.
  • Quarn Kareem.
  • HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal,Chairman of the AOU Board of Trustees
  • Prof.Mohammed ALZakari (President of Arab Open University)
  • Dr. Mohammed Qtaishat, Director of Arab Open University / Jordan
  • H.E. RANDA Aboul-hoson (Resident Representative UNDP)
  • Professor Isaac Slivera (Harvard Universiy, USA.
  • Professor Olle Eriksson (Uppsala University, Sweden).
  • Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Hafiez, Co-President of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA)
  • Verena Lepper, AGYA principle investigator
  • Honoring the speakers by HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al-Saud

Time: 10:55 - 11:15 a.m.

  • Poster Session & Coffee Break.

Time: 11:15 - 12:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion I:

  • Topic :
    Outreach Activities and Science Communication in the Field of Energy and Environment
  • Chair :
    MR. Nasser Baker ALKahtani (CEO, AGFUND: Arab Gulf Programme for Development)

    • Prof. Dr. Olle Eriksson,Uppsala University, Sweden
    • Prof. Dr. Alejandro Silhanek, University of Liege, Belgium
    • Prof. Dr. Isaac Silvera, Harvard University, USA
    • Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Hafiez, Co-President of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA)

Time: 12:15 - 01:15 p.m.

  • Lunch & Networking Coffee.

Time: 01:15 - 01:45 p.m.

Panel Discussion II:

  • Topic :
    The participatory role in serving refugees and developing their capabilities (the Arab Open University, AGFUND and their partners)
  • In the presence of :
    HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al-Saud

    • H.E. RANDA Abou lhoson (Resident Representative UNDP)
    • Mr. Nasser Baker ALKahtani (CEO, AGFUND: Arab Gulf Programme for Development
    • Prof. Dr. Mohammed ALZakari (President of Arab Open University)
    Participants
  • United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
  • The United Nations World Food Program (WFP)
  • Syrian Refugees Graduates and Students at Arab Open University

Time: 01:45 - 02:10 p.m.

  • Chair:
    Ali El-Gayer (AGYA member)
  • Public Keynote Speech I :
    Prof. Dr. Goran Karapetrov, Drexel University, USA
  • Title :
    Potential of 2D Dichalcogenides for Future Electronics

Time: 02:10 - 02:35 p.m.

  • Invited Speaker:
    Prof. Dr. Olga Volkova, Moscow State University, Russia
  • Title:
    Antiferromagnetic square lattices in transition metal nitrates

Time: 02:35 - 03:00 p.m.

  • Invited Speaker:
    Prof. Dr. Corenelius Krellner, Gothe University-Frankfur, Germany
  • Title:
    Advanced Crystal Growth of Novel Quantum Materials with Strong Electronic Correlations

Time: 03:00 - 03:30 p.m.

  • Poster Session & Coffee break

Time: 03:30 - 04:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion III:

  • Topic :
    Batteries and energy materials
  • Chair :
    Osama Ayyadi (Prof Solar Energy, Applied Science University)

    • Prof. Dr. Ruediger Klingeler, Heidelberg University
    • Prof. Dr. Arafa Hassen, Fayoum University, Egypt
    • Prof. Dr. Djamel Djenouri, AGYA members (UK)

Time: 04:30 - 05:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion IV:

  • Topic :
    Nuclear Energy and SESAME in Jordan
  • Chair :
    Dr. Kamal Araj (Nuclear Agency, Jordan)

    • Prof. Dr. Alexander Vasiliev (Moscow State University, Russia)
    • Prof. Mohammad Al-Shannag(General Manager of Jordan Uranium Mining)
    • Eng. Belal Qtaishat (Head of Quality Assurance Department/ Jordan Atomic Energy Commission)

Time: 07:00 p.m.

  • Dinner by the invitation of UNDP

Time: 08:30 a.m.

  • Gathering at the lobby and transfer to Arab Open University (AOU)

Time: 09:00 - 10:00 a.m.

  • WG Meeting Energy, Water and Environment I (closed session only for AGYA members and alumni) Location: Hall 118

Time: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

  • Public Keynote Speech II
    Prof. Dr. Isaac Silvera, Harvard University, Physics Department
  • Title :
    Metallic Hydrogen  
  • Chair :
    Mahmoud Abdel-Hafiez (Co-President of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA))

Time: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

  • Invited Speaker
    Prof. Dr. Alejandro Silhanek, University of Liege, Belgium
  • Title :
    Electronic erosion in nanocircuits 

Time: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

  • Coffee break & Networking

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion V:

  • Topic :
    Unconventional Water Resources
  • Chair :
    Prof. Dr. Mohammed Rasool Qtaishat, Director of the Arab Open University /Jordan

    • Prof. Dr.Rund Abu Zraiq (Director of Nanotechnology Center / The University of Jordan)
    • Prof. Dr Maha Halalsheh (Water, Energy and Environment Center / The University of Jordan)
    • Eng. Khaldon Khashman (ACUWA)
    • Prof. Dr. KYLE E. CORDOVA (Executive Director for Scientific Research and Senior Assistant to Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan for Scientific Affairs at the Royal Scientific Society)

Time: 12:30 - 01:30 p.m.

  • Lunch & Networking Coffee

Time: 01:30 - 02:00 p.m.

  • Public Keynote Speech III :
    Prof. Dr. Olle Eriksson, Uppsala University, Physics Department
  • Title :
    What Can Be Calculated and What Can't 
  • Chair : Abdel-Wahab Hassen (Fayoum University,Egypt)

Time: 02:00 - 02:30 p.m.

  • Invited Speaker:
    Prof. Dr. Ruediger Klingeler,Heidelberg University, Germany
  • Title :
    How to study spin lattice coupling and magnetic anisotropy and their relevance for 2D van-der-Waals ferromagnets

Time: 02:30 - 03:00 p.m.

  • Invited Speaker:
    Prof. Dr. Alexander Vasiliev, Moscow State University, Russia
  • Title :
    Square kagome systems 

Time: 03:00 - 03:30 p.m.

  • Coffee break + Networking

Time: 03:30 - 04:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion VI:

  • Topic :
    Climate Changes and Solution
  • Chair :
    Prof. Motasem Saidan (Former Minister of water)

    • Prof.Iain Stewart (El-Hassan bin Talal Research Chair in Sustainability)
    • Prof. Dr. Walid Ali (Climate Change Regional Consultant UNDP)
    • Prof.Mohamed Matouq (Balqa’ Applied University)
    • Dr.Khalil Al-Absi (Director of the Planning and Regional Water Department at the Jordan Valley Authority)

Time: 04:15 - 05:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion VII:

  • Topic :
    Innovation and entrepreneurship: ( challenges and future perspective)
  • Chair :
    Prof. Dr. Ashraf Bani Mohammed (Business Faculty, The University of Jordan)

    • Prof.Dr. Abeer AL-Bawab (Faculty of Science / The University of Jordan)
    • Prof.Yousef AL-Abdallat (Faculty of Engineering / The University of Jordan)
    • Ms. Luma Fawaz (General Manager of OAISIS 500)

Time: 06:00 - 08:00 p.m.

  • Gala Dinner on the invitation of the Arab Open University

    Scientific Excursion to :
  • Visits to Synchroton-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME)
  • Petra on the invitation of the Arab Open University

  • Departure Day

The main goals and learning outcomes of the summer school are:

1- Establishing an interdisciplinary cooperation network and training platform for exchange and research of new materials.
2- Exchange best-practices about outreach activities and science communication in the field of new materials to attract more attention of the scientific community.
3- Overview about the importance of materials in different applications in energy conversion and transmission
4- Overview of the different materials used for the fabrication of solar cells, batteries and super capacitors
5- Design energy materials from a theoretical point of view
6- Train skills to synthesise new and clean materials and how to study perfectly their properties
7- Explain the working principles of various graphene-based materials for further applications


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