JORDAN JORDAN APPROACH TO APPROACH TO

SESAMESESAME

MAHMOUD AL-KOFAHIMAHMOUD AL-KOFAHIDean/ Faculty of ScienceDean/ Faculty of Science

Al-Balqa Applied UniversityAl-Balqa Applied UniversityAl-Salt 19117, JORDAN.Al-Salt 19117, JORDAN.JSPS’02 Oct. 24, 2002JSPS’02 Oct. 24, 2002

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Talk OutlineTalk Outline

Jordan: Quick IntroductionJordan: Quick Introduction Science & Technology InstitutesScience & Technology Institutes Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU)Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) Physics Research in Jordan Physics Research in Jordan A Jordanian Approach to SESAMEA Jordanian Approach to SESAME Action PlanAction Plan

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MAP OF JORDANMAP OF JORDANArea: 96,188 Square kilometersArea: 96,188 Square kilometers

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Jordan: A Quick Jordan: A Quick IntroductionIntroduction

Population: About 5.25 Millions Population: About 5.25 Millions The land of Jordan has been, for eight The land of Jordan has been, for eight

millenniums, a center of civilization. The great millenniums, a center of civilization. The great wealth of history and culture appears all over wealth of history and culture appears all over the country.the country.

The famous historic sites are; Wadi Rum, Petra The famous historic sites are; Wadi Rum, Petra the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, Jerash, the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, Jerash, Rabad, Azrak, and Ma'an. Rabad, Azrak, and Ma'an.

Jordan climate is as diverse as its scenery. Jordan climate is as diverse as its scenery. Mountains on the West, and desert on the East Mountains on the West, and desert on the East make Jordan's climate year-round pleasant. make Jordan's climate year-round pleasant.

Arabic is the official language. English is the Arabic is the official language. English is the second language and is spoken throughout the second language and is spoken throughout the country.country.

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Science & Technology Science & Technology InstitutesInstitutes

Ministry of Higher Education & Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific ResearchScientific Research

Higher Council for Science & Higher Council for Science & TechnologyTechnology

Royal Scientific SocietyRoyal Scientific Society 8 State Universities8 State Universities 11 Private Universities11 Private Universities

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Number of Scientists in the Number of Scientists in the Faculties of Science in the Faculties of Science in the

State UniversitiesState Universities

NameName University of JordanUniversity of Jordan Yarmouk UniversityYarmouk University Jordan University of Science & Jordan University of Science &

Tech.Tech. Mu’tah UniversityMu’tah University Al al-Bayt UniversityAl al-Bayt University Hashemite UniversityHashemite University Al-Husein UniversityAl-Husein University Al-Balqa Applied UniversityAl-Balqa Applied University

TotalTotal

NumbeNumberr

11511517417413013080805050

15015020205252

771771

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Al-Balqa Applied University Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU)(BAU)

Has 6 Faculties in the Main Campus at Al-SaltHas 6 Faculties in the Main Campus at Al-Salt Administers 16 University Colleges off Administers 16 University Colleges off

CampusCampus

Including Princess Rahma University Including Princess Rahma University College at ALLAN (SESAME Selected College at ALLAN (SESAME Selected Site)Site)

Supervises 7 Government CollegesSupervises 7 Government Colleges Supervises 10 Technical Armed Force Supervises 10 Technical Armed Force

Colleges Colleges Supervises 18 Private Community CollegesSupervises 18 Private Community Colleges

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Physics Research in Physics Research in Jordanian State UniversitiesJordanian State Universities

Main FieldsMain Fields Material ScienceMaterial Science ArcheologyArcheology Life SciencesLife Sciences Environmental Research Environmental Research Magnetic Properties (Ferrofluids)Magnetic Properties (Ferrofluids) Mossbauer SpectroscopyMossbauer Spectroscopy Ion ImplantationIon Implantation Nuclear PhysicsNuclear Physics

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Historical factsHistorical facts Suggestion by H. Winick (Sept. 1997) that components of BESSY Suggestion by H. Winick (Sept. 1997) that components of BESSY

I be offered as a gift to the Middle EastI be offered as a gift to the Middle East First discussion in Nov. 1997 between G. Voss, M. Al-Kofahi and First discussion in Nov. 1997 between G. Voss, M. Al-Kofahi and

S. Mahmood in Torino, Italy.S. Mahmood in Torino, Italy. Design discussions started by G. Voss and H. Winick Design discussions started by G. Voss and H. Winick (Nov 97)(Nov 97) Consultative Meeting called by UNESCO (June 1999) results in Consultative Meeting called by UNESCO (June 1999) results in

the formation of SESAME IC with 9 members and with H. the formation of SESAME IC with 9 members and with H. Schopper as Chair.Schopper as Chair.

SESAME name was invented by H. Winick at a Meeting in Berlin SESAME name was invented by H. Winick at a Meeting in Berlin in Aug. 1999 & Design works afterward resulted in the Green in Aug. 1999 & Design works afterward resulted in the Green BookBook

His Majesty King Abdullah II offered to host SESAME in Jordan His Majesty King Abdullah II offered to host SESAME in Jordan during a Meeting with H. Schopper, K. Toukan, I. Khubeis and M. during a Meeting with H. Schopper, K. Toukan, I. Khubeis and M. Iaccarino (2000).Iaccarino (2000).

Competition for site among 7 countries in Middle East resulted in Competition for site among 7 countries in Middle East resulted in a decision by IC to locate SESAME in Jordan (2001).a decision by IC to locate SESAME in Jordan (2001).

SESAMESESAME

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Approach to SESAMEApproach to SESAME

Status Ante SESAMEStatus Ante SESAME No SR Research at any Jordanian No SR Research at any Jordanian

Institution Institution YETYET.. But XRF & XRD are used in research But XRF & XRD are used in research

in many Universities in Jordan, like:in many Universities in Jordan, like:

University of Jordan, AmmanUniversity of Jordan, Amman

Yarmouk University, IrbidYarmouk University, Irbid

Hashemite University, Zarka.Hashemite University, Zarka.

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Jordanian Action Plan: Jordanian Action Plan: Slide 1Slide 1

1- Form a Jordanian SR Group:1- Form a Jordanian SR Group: Scientists from Various InstitutionsScientists from Various Institutions Graduate StudentsGraduate Students

2- Define Common Fields of Interest:2- Define Common Fields of Interest: Material SciencesMaterial Sciences Life SciencesLife Sciences Archeology & Human HeritageArcheology & Human Heritage

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Jordanian Action Plan: Jordanian Action Plan: Slide 2Slide 2

3- Start Training in SR Facilities In Other 3- Start Training in SR Facilities In Other Places:Places:

Short Visits for Scientists (3-6 Months)Short Visits for Scientists (3-6 Months) Work for a degree for Students (1-3 Years)Work for a degree for Students (1-3 Years)

4- Do Our Part in SESAME When Time 4- Do Our Part in SESAME When Time Comes:Comes:

Use SR in Research Use SR in Research Be a capable host countryBe a capable host country Provide help to others who may need it.Provide help to others who may need it.

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End of TalkEnd of Talk

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

I’d like to acknowledge fruitful I’d like to acknowledge fruitful discussions with N. Ershaidat and discussions with N. Ershaidat and assistance from S. Kassaymeh in assistance from S. Kassaymeh in preparing the maps.preparing the maps.