Conference Program at Jordan University of Science and Technology 2015

- - 27 - 29 : : - JORDAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2015

CONFERENCE PROGRAM Monday 27.04.2015 *Parallel Activities Time 8.30-09.30 Registration *Pre-conference workshop (presentation skills for graduate students) Sunday 26.04.2015 9.30-10.00 Opening (Al-karamah Auditorium) 10.00-10.30 Coffee Break Keynote Speaker (Al-karamah Auditorium) Prof. Sayed Ismat Shah, USA "Nanotechnology A path forward for the developing nations" 10.30-11.10 *Workshop (surface modification of nanoparticles) Tuesday 28.04.2015 * Tempus (XNEM program) info session Tuesday 28.04.2015 (Hall A) (Hall B) Structural Materials, electronic and magnetic materials, optical materials Thin films and sensors Hall/Topics Chair: Prof. Martin Kordesch Chair: Prof. Marwan Mousa Invited Speaker Prof. Sami Mahmoud, Jordan Structural and magnetic properties of Cu V substituted M-type barium hexaferrites Invited Speaker Prof. Tequila A. L. Harris, USA "Scaled Processing of Cellulose Acetate Membranes 11.10-11.40 *Post conference trip to Wadi Rum and Petra Thursday 30-31.04.2015 O1: Dr. Jebreel khoshman, Jordan "Optical conductivity of amorphous group III-nitride semiconductor materials" O4: Dr. M. Ayaz Ahmad, Saudi Arabia "Fabrication of PEDOT:PSS Based Humidity Sensor" 11.40-11.55 Hall A (Salahiddin Hall-A) O2: Dr. Yasser Alajerami, Palestine "Optical and Thermoluminescence Properties of Lithium Potassium Borate Glasses Doped with Eu ions" O5: Dr. Tarmo Tamm-Estonia Smart Sensory System for Insoles Aiming at Performance Analysis" 11.55-12.10 Hall B (Salahiddin Hall-B) O*: oral talk O3: Dr. Ahmad Awadallah, Jordan "Structural and magnetic properties of Vanadium Doped M-Type Barium Hexaferrite BaFe12-xVxO19" O6: Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hussein,Jordan Nanostructured Materials using Self- Assembling Block Copolymers" 12.10-12.30 12.30-14.00 Lunch

(Hall A) (Hall B) Nanocomposites, Manufacturing for Materials Performance and Enhancement, Energy Materials Chair: Prof. Nabil Ayoub Polymer, biomedical and mechanical materials, sensors Hall/Topics Chair: Prof. Nathir Al-Rawashdeh Invited Speaker Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ali Moosa, Iraq "Carbon Nanotubes with Applications to Nanocomposites" Invited Speaker Prof. Pance Naumov, UAE "Smart Crystals and Polymers" 14.00-14.30 O7: Dr. Isam Janajreh, UAE "Assisted Sonication vs Conventional Transesterification: Sensitivity Study" O13: Dr. Husam M Younes, Qatar "Synthesis, Characterization & Cytocompatibility Testing of Poly (diol-co-tricarballylate) Three Dimensional Highly Porous, Photo-crosslinked Elastomers Using Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering Applications" 14.30-14.45 O8: Dr. Ghadeer Mehyar, Jordan Potential biodegradable materials to replace LDPE in moist foods wrapping" O14: Dr. Razif Muhammed Nordin, Malaysia "Tensile Properties And Thermal Characteristics Of Linear Low Density Polyethylene/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Blends Containing 3-(Trimethoxysilyl)Propyl Methacrylate" 14.45-15.00 O9: Prof. Hikmat S. Hilal, Palestine "Novel technique to enhance electrode efficiency & stability of metal-chalcogenide nano-film electrodes in solar energy" O15: Dr. Mokhtar Hjiri- Tunisia, Saudi Arabia "Sensing properties of doped ZnO nanoparticles" 15.00-15.15 15:15-15:45 Coffee Break Chair: Prof. Abeer Al-Bawab Chair: Prof. Mahmoud Al-Hussein O10: Dr. Abdulraouf Mayyas, Jordan "Fuel for Lamps: Organic Residues Preserved in Iron Age Lamps Excavated at the Site of Sahab in Jordan" O16: Prof. Khalid Al Ani, Jordan "Kinetic Study of Photodegradation of plasticized Polystyrene in solid films" 15.45-16.00 O11: Prof. Borhan Albiss, Jordan "The Role of Inter-particle Interactions on the Blocking Temperature in Agglomerated Ferrite Nanoparticles" O17: Dr. Deeb Taher, Jordan "Heterocyclic Ferrocenyl Carbochalcogenates of Sulfur and Selenium Synthesis, Solid-State Structure and Electrochemical Investigations" 16.00-16.15 O12: Dr. Abduh Abdulwahab, Yemen "Structural analysis of cadmium sulfide thin film prepared by vacuum evaporation by using the FullProf program" O18: Dr. Ahmad Hussain, Germany "Immuno-nanotheronostics approach to detect and eliminate EGFR+ breast cancer cells" 16.15-16.30 Posters Session 16.30-18.30 Conference Dinner (at JUST) 19.00-21.00

CONFERENCE PROGRAM Tuesday 28.04.2015 *Parallel Activities Time 8.30-09.30 Registration *Workshop (surface modification of nanoparticles) Tuesday 28.04.2015 * Tempus (XNEM program) info session Tuesday 28.04.2015 Keynote Speaker: (Hall A) Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Weigand, Germany "From Primordial to Bio-inspired Hydrogen Production" 10.00-10.50 10.50-11.10 Coffee Break (Hall A) (Hall B) Hall/Topics Self-Assembly and Structural Nanomaterials Chair: Prof. Ahmad Mousa Nanomaterials, Materials for Environment, Sensors Chair: Dr. Mohammad El-Fandi Invited Speaker Prof. Muhammad R. Shah, Pakistan Synthesis of Protein Ion Channel, an Ideal Candidate for the Drug Delivery System Invited Speaker Dr. Ahmad Khalil, Egypt Excellence in Nanoscience Education for the MENA Region (XNEM). 11.10-11.40 O19: Prof. Siva Prasad Peddi, Saudi Arabia "Structural Studies of Silver Nanoparticles obtained through Single-Step Green Synthesis" O22: XNEM members research interests, JUST, GJU, Egypt. (short talks) 11.40-11.55 O20: Dr. Rund Abu-Zurayk, Jordan "Interfacial interaction in polyethylene/clay nanocomposites" O23: Dr. Yaser E. Greish, UAE "Investigating the structure of pure and substituted apatite and their applications in the removal of organic pollutants from waste water" 11.55-12.10 O21: Prof. Abdallah Qteish, Jordan, UAE First-principles calculations of the electronic structure of ScF3 O24: Prof. Nacir Tit, UAE "Suitable Materials for Detection of H2S Toxic Gases: First-Principle Analysis" 12.10-12.30 12.30-14.00 Lunch

(Hall A) (Hall B) Metal-Organic Frameworks, Self-Assembly Nanomaterial, Nanomaterials for Environment Biomaterials, Zeolites and catalytic material, Interface Hall/Topics Chair: Prof. Yaser Greish Chair: Dr. Rami Al-Khatib Invited Speaker Prof. Mohamed Eddaoudi, Saudi Arabia "Metal-Organic Frameworks from Design Strategies to Applications" Invited Speaker Prof Hans-Heinrich Limbach, Germany "NMR Studies of acid-base interactions: from hydrogen bonded model systems to proteins" 14.00-14.30 O25: Dr. Isam Janajreh, UAE "Mechanical Recycling of PVC Plastic Material: Cable Industry Case Study" O30: Dr. Ruba Al-Thawabeia, Jordan "Use of Zeolite ZSM-5 for Loading and Release of 5- Fluorouracil" 14.30-14.45 O26: Prof. Osama Shekhah, Saudi Arabia "CO2and Air Capture Using Physical Adsorbents at Moderate Temperatures. Are Metal-Organic Frameworks Becoming the New Benchmark Materials?" O31: Dr. Fadwa Odeh, Jordan "Synthesis And Characterization Of Zeolites Derived From Metakaolinite And Study Of Its Efficiency In The Drug Delivery And Release Of Thymoquinone" 14.45-15.00 O27: Dr. Enteisar Albrasi, Libya "Amine mediated growth and assembly of CdS nanocrystals at water petroleum ether interface" O32: Prof. Hamdallah Hodali, Jordan "New synthesis of ZSM-5 from high silica kaolinite and its use in vapor phase conversion of 1- phenylethanol to styrene" 15.00-15.15 15:15-15:45 Coffee Break Chair: Prof. Khalil Al-Asali O33: Prof. Abeer Al Bawab, Jordan "Spontaneous Emulsification in the System Water, Ethanol and Benzene" 15.45-16.00 O34: Ms. Ayat Bozeya, Jordan "Effect of Surfactant Tail Structure on Phase Behavior of Branched and Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate in water and oil Ternary Systems" 16.00-16.15 O35: Mr. Waseem Mansour, Palestine "Metalloporphyrinato Complexes Inside Nano- and Micro-particles of Pre-calcinated Natural Clays" 16.15-16.30 16.30-18.30 Trip to UM Qais (Gedara) 19.00-21.00 Dinner at Irbid

CONFERENCE PROGRAM Wednesday 29.04.2015 *Parallel Activities Time Keynote Speaker (Hall A) Prof. Richard E. Partch, USA "Hard and Soft Nanoparticles for Medical Treatment of Overdoses and Cancer" 10.00-10.50 *Post conference trip to Wadi Rum and Petra Thursday 30-31.04.2015 Coffee Break 10.50-11.10 (Hall A) (Hall B) Invited Speaker Prof. Henning Hopf, Germany "150 Years after Kekul from planar to three- dimensional aromatic compounds" 11.10-11.40 Students Short Talks (10 min) each Chair: Dr. Jebreel Khoshman Coordinators: Prof. Mohammad Y. El-Khateeb Prof. Hans-Heinrich Limbach Invited Speaker Prof. Sayed Ismat Shah, USA Surfaces and Interfaces in organic bulk- heterojunction solar cells 11:40-12:10 Invited Speaker Dr. Ulf-Peter Apfel, Germany "Sila-substitution - a Useful Tool to Manipulate Properties of Metal Complexes and their Reactivity" 12.10-12.40 Lunch +Closing Remarks 12.40-14.00

POSTER PRESENTATIONS Poster Presenter Poster Title Country A.A. Nayl Recovery and Separation of Lanthanides from Phosphogypsum KSA P1 F. Alkhtatbeh Electrochemical Deposition of Cu-Doped ZnO Nanostructures for Sensing Application Structural, optical and photocurrent properties of undoped and Al-doped ZnO thin films deposited by sol gel spin coating technique Jordan P2 A. Mahroug Algeria P3 A. Amira Structure and magnetoresistance of LCMO/Bi-2212 bulk composites Algeria P4 A.M. Soliman Crystallization and Reprocessing of Ammonium Chloride Rejected From The Modified Solvay Processes. Electronic and surface structural properties the Mo (001) Surface UAE P5 Amall A. Ramanathan Anas Al Ali Jordan P6 Size Selective Synthesis of Sulfur Nanoparticles and their Anti cancer Activity Natural products, unlimited source of active compounds, what are the obstacles and possible solutions Catecholase Activity Investigations using in situ Copper Complexes Continuing Schiff Base Derivatives 475 C Embrittlement In Stainless Steels Palestine P7 Fadwa Odeh Jordan P8 A. Djedouani Morocco P9 Farej Al Hegagi Libya P10

P11 Fatima Huseen Total phenolic contents and Antibacterial activity of cyclamen persicum tubers extract Palestine P12 F. M. Mustafa Use of mesoporous silicate nanoparticles as drug carrier for mefenamic acid Jordan P13 Gasser M. Khairy Validation of a Sensor Microtiter Plate for Fluorescent Determination of Biogenic Amines in Meat and Cheese Egypt KSA Algeria P14 H. Merouani DFT Study of the Synthesis of Nitrogenated Heterocycles of Six and Seven Links P15 H. Qutaish Graphite/Polymer Nanocomposite with Metal-Oxides Nanofillers For Electromagnetic Interference Jordan P16 K. Benyounes Rheological behavior of aqueous non ionic polymer solutions Algeria P17 Khaled Ali Combined Electrochemical and Chemical Bath Deposition Techniques to Prepare CuSe Thin Film Electrodes for Solar Energy Purposes QSAR Study and Haptotropic Rearrangement in Estradiol Derivatives Palestine P18 Nadjia Latelli Algeria P19 Amel Messai Synthesis, Characterization and Properties Study of New Magnetic Materials Algeria. P20 M. Ayaz Ahmad Study of Electrical Properties of Coir Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites by using Soft Computing of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques Saudi Arabia P21 M. Hjiri Synthesis, characterization and electrochemical properties of metal-doped nanoporous carbon Improved resistance to cracking of a cement mortar through the ncorporation of crumb rubber from the crushing of used tires Effects of Alloying on Oscillator Strength in InGaN/GaN Quantum Wells Tunisia, Italy P22 Moulay Ghembaza Nacir Tit Algeria P23 UAE

P24 Adnan Shariah Optical Properties of Crystallized Amorpous Silicon Thin Films Jordan P25 N. Aklouche Study of cordierite composite prepared from local halloysite Algeria P26 Mohamed Beghalia Comparison of the inhibitory capacity of two groups of pure natural extract on the crystallization of two types of material compound urinary stones in vitro study Algeria P27 A. Alsaad Electronic and Optical Properties of Diisopropylammonium Bromide Molecular Ferroelectric Crystal Jordan P28 Nisreen A. AL- Quraan Physiological Characterization Of Synthetic 1,2,3-Thiadiazole Compound [1,3- Bis[4-(1,2,3-thiadiazol-4-yl) phenoxy]propane] On Growth And Metabolism In Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L. ) Plants CdSe Thin Film Photoelectrochemical Electrodes: Combined Electrochemical and Chemical Bath Depositions Jordan P29 Nour Abdul- Rahman Palestine P30 R. Abd-Allah Chemical characterization of building materials used in The Roman Nymphaeum in Amman, Jordan Evaluation of Surface Modification Techniques for Protein Functionalization of Polymer-Based Lab-On-Chip Devices Jordan P31 R. Khnouf Jordan P32 Gamouh Samia Dual Band Stacked Patch Antenna Algeria P33 S. Remli Effect of concentration and shear rate on the rheological behavior of Cellulose Polymer Derivative solutions Algeria P34 Sayed M. Badawy Synthesis and characterization of magnetite nanocomposite films KSA P35 M-Ali H. Al- Akhras Effect of irradiation and antibiotics on bacterial growth sensitized with Rose Bengal Jordan

P36 Ismail Warad New Mode to Prepare MO Nanoparticles via Thermal Decomposition of (2,9- dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline)MX2 Complexes Palestine P37 Duaa Al-Khalili Effect of Combining Saffron with Photosensitizers on Red Blood Cell Jordan Effect Magnetic field with combined Nanocurcumin in vitro on PC3 cancer cell line and HEK normal cell line. P38 M-Ali AL-Akhras Jordan P39 S.A.Barakat Simultaneous determination of vitamins A and D3in dairy products by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrophotometry (LC-MS/MS) Jordan Jordan P40 Khalil J. Asali Kinetics and mechanism of ligand-substitution reactions of (2,6- diaminopyridine)[M(CO)5]2(M = Cr, Mo, W) P41 Y. Maswadeh Synthesis and structural characterization of non-stoichiometric barium hexaferrite materials with Fe:Ba ratio of 11.5 16.16. Jordan P42 Inshad Jum'h Fabrication and application of boron doped diamond electrode in olive mill wastewater treatment in Jordan Jordan P43 Mahmoud Al- Hussein Development of Test System for Through-Plane Conductivity Measurements of Hydrogen Proton Exchange Membranes Jordan P44 Ahmad A. Ahmad The UV and Laser Aging for PMMA/BDK/Azo-dye Polymer Blend Cured by UV and Visible Light Beams Jordan P45 Khansaa Al-Essa New analytical approach to determine oxidation states in complex refractory oxides containing iron, uranium, cerium and other mixed valence cations Jordan P46 M. Anwar Alebrahim Raman imaging to study structural/ chemical features of the dentin enamel junction Germany Jordan P47 M. Al-Fandi Jordan Efficient UV-Light Detection via Hydrothermal Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles on Graphene Oxide at Reduced Growth Temperature Critical Current densities and Magnetic fields in Cylindrically-Symmetric Low- Dimensional High Temperature superconductors P48 Bara'ah Alababneh Jordan

Dielectric properties of random conductor-insulator mixtures and their simulation by means of effective medium models P49 M. E. Achour Morocco P50 N. Boussouf Structural Superconducting and Transport Properties of Magnesium added Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+d Algeria P51 Heba Bsharat Critical Behavior of Refractive Index of Binary Mixture Cyclohexane - Phenol Palestine P52 S. Merabet Study of SIMS Boron Profiles as Function of Nitrogen Content in Silicon Thin- film. Algeria P53 Arezki Afir In situ X-ray Diffraction Study of Alumina -Al 2O3Thermal Behavior Algeria P54 Houria Chikh-Afir Alegria In Situ Study of the Metallic Tantalum s Thermal Behavior P55 Abubaker Sharif Libya Determination of methyl mercury and inorganic mercury in natural water P56 I. Asaad Synthesis and Characterization of Nd:YAGNanopowder via Polymer DTPA|Metal Chelated Complexes Syria P57 Ismaeel R. Al- mheidat Construction of Uranyl Selective Electrode Based on Complex of Uranyl Ion with New Ligand Carboxybenzotriazole in PVC Matrix Jordan P58 Ghadeer Mehyar Potential biodegradable materials to replace LDPE in moist foods wrapping Jordan P59 Marwan Mousa Investigating of the Field Emission Performance on Nano-Apex Carbon Fiber and Tungsten Tips Jordan P60 Marwan Mousa Effect of insulating layer on the Field Electron Emission Performance of Nano- Apex Metallic Emitters Jordan P61 Muna Abu-Dalo A Green Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Maltose and Palnt Leaf Extracts Jordan P62 M. AL-Akhras The effect of alternating magnetic field (AMF) on the growth of different strains of bacteria incorporated with iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) Jordan P63 Muna Abu-Dalo Optimizing a Green Manufacturing of SDS and Tween 80 stabilized Aqueous Dispersions of Silver Nanoparticles via Modified Tollens Method Jordan