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Faculty of Science Sana'a University

Regional leadership in the field of teaching and learning pure and applied sciences, as well as in scientific research, publication, and community service

Department of Chemistry

Department Overview

The Department of Chemistry is one of the leading academic departments within the Faculty of Science at Sana'a University. It plays a pivotal role in preparing highly qualified specialists in the various branches of chemistry, thereby contributing to sustainable development and serving the needs of society. The department is committed to offering high-quality academic programs that comply with accredited academic standards, integrating sound scientific foundations with practical application while keeping pace with rapid advances in the chemical sciences and the evolving demands of the labor market.
The department places particular emphasis on promoting scientific research and innovation by providing a stimulating teaching and research environment and encouraging faculty members and students to conduct high-quality research that addresses priority scientific, environmental, and industrial issues. It also seeks to establish effective partnerships with academic and research institutions, as well as productive and service sectors, at the local, regional, and international levels, thereby enhancing the quality of its academic and research outputs.
The department is committed to graduating scientifically and professionally qualified specialists equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to compete successfully in the labor market, pursue postgraduate studies, and contribute effectively to community service and national development through the application of chemical sciences and their diverse fields.

Department Vision

Achieving excellence and leadership in education, learning, and scientific research in chemistry and its applications, while fostering community engagement and partnership.

Department Mission

Preparing students academically and practically in various fields of chemistry in accordance with quality standards that meet the needs of local and regional labor markets.

Department Aims

1. Graduate scientifically qualified professionals specialized in various fields of chemistry to serve society and support sustainable development.
2. Contribute to the dissemination of scientific culture and promote the principles of ethical and professional responsibility.
3. Support outstanding students and provide the department with distinguished specialists in required disciplines that keep pace with scientific advancements.
4. Support faculty members in producing innovative scientific and applied research.
5. Teach chemistry courses to students of the department, other departments within the Faculty of Science, and other university faculties as needed.
6. Develop, maintain, and modernize laboratories and central research facilities to enhance practical educational skills, scientific research, and community service.
7. Provide scientific consultations to relevant institutions to strengthen partnerships between the university and society.
8. Develop and update academic programs in accordance with comprehensive quality standards and strive to achieve academic accreditation.

Academic Programs in the Department

Chemistry Program (Bachelor's degree)

Organic Chemistry (Graduate Program)

The Graduate Program in Organic Chemistry at the Faculty of Science is an advanced academic and research program designed to prepare highly qualified specialists with in-depth knowledge and advanced research skills in organic chemistry and its diverse applications. The program focuses on providing students with advanced theoretical foundations and modern techniques for the synthesis, isolation, and characterization of organic compounds, as well as the study of their physical, chemical, and biological properties. This enables students to conduct original scientific research that contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge and serves society.
The program also seeks to develop students' competencies in applying modern scientific methodologies and advanced analytical instrumentation while strengthening their critical thinking, innovation, and research problem-solving skills in line with the rapid advances in the chemical sciences and related industries. It also encourages applied research that serves the health, environmental, and industrial sectors and contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The program aims to prepare qualified researchers who are capable of competing at the local, regional, and international levels and pursuing careers in higher education institutions, research centers, industrial and service organizations, while adhering to the principles of research ethics and the standards of quality and academic excellence.

Program Mission

Preparing and qualifying distinguished researchers in organic chemistry to contribute to planning, development, and practicing the specialty at a high professional level through applied research and advanced studies in the field of development, achieving the national vision, and keeping pace with scientific developments.

Program Aims

1. Qualifying a research cadre with scientific and practical competence in various fields of organic chemistry related to various industries to meet the needs of society and the local and regional market.
2. Qualifying researchers to conduct scientific research in research chemical sciences such as extraction, manufacturing, diagnosis, and biological effects of organic compounds efficiently and systematically.
3. Preparing researchers capable of keeping pace with modern scientific research technology in the field of organic and biochemistry to apply it in all areas of societal life.
4. Consolidating the principle of scientific research ethics, scientific honesty, and the ability to communicate, global scientific publishing, and the field of organic industries.
5. Contributing to providing solutions for scientific challenges facing the food, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical industries.

Program Requirements

1. Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a minimum overall grade of Very Good (75%).
2. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in written and reading English.
3. Applicants must be proficient in computer applications and hold the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certificate.
4. Applicants must pass the entrance examination, if required, and the personal interview.
5. Students must successfully complete all prescribed coursework with a minimum overall grade of Good.
6. Students shall select the thesis topic in consultation with their thesis supervisor.
7. Students shall present their research proposal in a seminar attended by the supervisor, department members, and researchers.
8. The thesis supervisor shall submit a semester report on the student's progress.
9. The thesis period shall be calculated from the date of approval of the student's registration by the Department Council.

Inorganic Chemistry (Graduate Program)

The Graduate Program in Inorganic Chemistry at the Faculty of Science is an advanced academic and research program designed to prepare specialized researchers with in-depth knowledge of modern inorganic chemistry and its diverse applications. The program focuses on developing students’ research and analytical skills and enabling them to utilize modern techniques in the study, synthesis, and characterization of inorganic compounds and advanced materials.

The program also seeks to promote scientific research and innovation through original studies that address scientific, industrial, and environmental challenges while meeting societal needs and supporting sustainable development. It aims to prepare qualified graduates who can compete in academic institutions, research centers, and industrial and service sectors, while upholding the principles of research ethics, quality standards, and academic excellence.

Program Mission

To prepare and qualify distinguished chemistry researchers through advanced and modern academic programs, enabling them to contribute effectively to planning and development, practice their specialization at a high professional level, and conduct advanced chemical research and studies that support sustainable development, advance the national vision, and keep pace with contemporary scientific and global developments.

Program Aims

1. To prepare highly qualified researchers with scientific and practical expertise in inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry to meet the needs of society and local and regional labor markets.
2. To qualify researchers to conduct advanced scientific research in the chemical sciences at the master's level using rigorous and systematic research methodologies.
3. To equip researchers with the skills necessary to utilize modern research technologies and keep pace with developments in chemical sciences.
4. To foster adherence to research ethics and scientific integrity while enhancing competencies in scientific communication and international scholarly publication.
5. To contribute to addressing scientific challenges facing society and local and regional labor markets in accordance with the research priorities and strategic research map of the Republic of Yemen.

Program Requirements

A. In accordance with Articles (12) and (13) of Cabinet Resolution No. (40) of 2008 concerning the Regulations for Postgraduate Studies in Yemeni Universities

First: Admission Requirements
1. The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a minimum grade of Good from a Yemeni university or another university recognized by the Republic of Yemen.
2. The applicant must pass the competitive admission examination prescribed by the Department of Chemistry Council.
3. The applicant must pass the personal interview conducted by the Department of Chemistry Council.
4. The applicant must fulfill any additional requirements approved by the Department Council, the Faculty Council, and the Postgraduate Studies Administration, provided that such requirements do not conflict with the University's Postgraduate Studies Regulations.
5. The applicant must pay the prescribed tuition fees for the Master's program.
6. The applicant must not have been dismissed from any other university for disciplinary reasons.
7. An applicant may not be admitted to two academic programs simultaneously.
8. The applicant must demonstrate proficiency in written and reading English and pass the English language proficiency examination.

Second: Thesis Registration and Supervision Requirements
1. Students must successfully complete all prescribed coursework with a minimum cumulative grade of Good (70%).
2. After consultation with the supervisor, the student shall select the thesis topic and submit a research proposal.
3. The student shall present the research proposal in an open departmental seminar. Following the seminar, the student shall make the required revisions and submit the revised proposal to the Department Council for registration.
4. At the end of each academic semester, beginning from the commencement of the research, the supervisor shall submit a detailed report on the student's research progress in two copies: one for the department and one for the student.
5. The thesis writing period shall be calculated from the date of approval by the Department Council.

Third: Requirements for Submission of the Thesis for Defense
The decision to submit the thesis for defense shall be issued after the following conditions have been fulfilled:
1. The supervisor shall approve the thesis as ready for defense, propose the examination committee, and submit a written report to the department.
2. The Vice Rector for Higher Studies and Scientific Research shall issue the decision appointing the examination committee and setting the date of the defense based on the recommendation of the Department Council.
3. The examination committee shall consist of the supervisor, one faculty member from the department who meets the supervision requirements, and one external examiner from outside the University whose specialization is relevant to the thesis topic and who also satisfies the supervision requirements. The committee shall be chaired by the member holding the highest academic rank.
4. The thesis defense shall proceed as follows: the student shall present a summary of the thesis to the examination committee, after which the committee chair shall conduct the defense. If the chair is also the supervisor, they shall not participate in the discussion. Following the defense, the committee shall deliberate and, by majority vote, issue one of the following decisions:
    - Approval of the thesis subject to revisions to be verified by the supervisor.
    - Approval of the thesis subject to revisions to be verified by the supervisor and approved by the examination committee.
    - Rejection of the thesis.
5. After approval by both the Department Council and the Faculty Council, the examination committee's decision shall be submitted to the Postgraduate Studies Administration within a maximum of two weeks from the date of the thesis defense. The academic degree shall not be awarded until all required revisions have been completed, where applicable, in accordance with the preceding article.

Department Faculty Members

Sadeq Hamood Saleh Azzam
Professor

Sadeq Hamood Saleh Azzam

From Bangalore University - India

Mahfouz Mohammed Al-Hammadi
Associate Professor

Mahfouz Mohammed Al-Hammadi

From Zagazig University – Egypt

Hussein Manaa Ali Al-Maydama
Professor

Hussein Manaa Ali Al-Maydama

From University of London – United Kingdom

Hani Ahmed Qasim Dammag
Professor

Hani Ahmed Qasim Dammag

From Polsk University – Russia

Maher Ali Ahmed  Al-Maqtari
Professor

Maher Ali Ahmed Al-Maqtari

From Bangalore University - India

Mohammed Qasim Othman Al-Qudsi
Professor

Mohammed Qasim Othman Al-Qudsi

From Bangalore University – India

Fathi Mohammed Abdullah Al-Azab
Professor

Fathi Mohammed Abdullah Al-Azab

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Mohammed Abdul Jalil Ahmed Masoud
Associate Professor

Mohammed Abdul Jalil Ahmed Masoud

From Marsh Lutterberg University – Germany

Wadih Saif Thabit Al-Ariqi
Associate Professor

Wadih Saif Thabit Al-Ariqi

From Cairo University – Egypt

Khalid Hussein Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ma’ah
Associate Professor

Khalid Hussein Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ma’ah

From Mansoura University – Egypt

Abeer Omar Abu Bakr Ubaid
Professor

Abeer Omar Abu Bakr Ubaid

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Yasmin Massad Saeed Jameel
Professor

Yasmin Massad Saeed Jameel

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Nabil Ali Mohammed Sultan
Associate Professor

Nabil Ali Mohammed Sultan

From University of Hyderabad – India

Diyaa Abdul Hamid Ali Abduh
Associate Professor

Diyaa Abdul Hamid Ali Abduh

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Balqis Ali Abdullah Zubarah
Assistant Professor

Balqis Ali Abdullah Zubarah

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Najat Ahmed Musleh Al-Adini
Associate Professor

Najat Ahmed Musleh Al-Adini

From Putra University – Malaysia

Manal Abdul Rahman Oqbah
Assistant Professor

Manal Abdul Rahman Oqbah

From Alexandria University – Egypt

Mohammed Abdu Mohammed Al-Khodshi
Assistant Professor

Mohammed Abdu Mohammed Al-Khodshi

From Zagazig University – Egypt

Bushra Mohammed Hamood Al-Atab
Associate Professor

Bushra Mohammed Hamood Al-Atab

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Fatima Abdu Mohammed Murshid
Assistant Professor

Fatima Abdu Mohammed Murshid

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Faten Hamid Abdullah Thamer
Assistant Professor

Faten Hamid Abdullah Thamer

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Nidal Abdul Wali Abdul Tawab Hassan
Assistant Professor

Nidal Abdul Wali Abdul Tawab Hassan

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Amani Ahmed Mahdi Al-Ja’dabi
Assistant Professor

Amani Ahmed Mahdi Al-Ja’dabi

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Elham Abdul Rahman Al-Taifi
Professor

Elham Abdul Rahman Al-Taifi

From Assiut University – Egypt

Khalid Mohammed Naji
Professor

Khalid Mohammed Naji

From Bangalore University - India

Taysir Hamood Ali Al-Hadeed
Teaching Assistant

Taysir Hamood Ali Al-Hadeed

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Ibrahim Ali Abdu Al-Ma’mari
Teaching Assistant

Ibrahim Ali Abdu Al-Ma’mari

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Rania Ali Saleh Al-Alayi
Assistant Professor

Rania Ali Saleh Al-Alayi

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Zainab Ali Ali Rajeh
Teaching Assistant

Zainab Ali Ali Rajeh

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Anwar Mohammed Ali Al-Riyami
Teaching Assistant

Anwar Mohammed Ali Al-Riyami

From Sana'a University – Yemen

Fatima Musleh Al-Duais
Teaching Assistant

Fatima Musleh Al-Duais

From Sana'a University – Yemen