Contact
a.abdelkader@ajman.ac.ae
06 705 6324
Ajman Campus
Atef F. I. Abdelkader

  • Atef F. I. Abdelkader

  • Associate Professor, Head of Mathematics and Sciences Department
  • Ext: 6324
  • CV

Dr. Atef Abdelkader is an Associate Professor and Head of the Math and Science Department. He holds a PhD in Physics from The Queen's University, U.K., with a research focus on the physics of two-dimensional foam. His PhD project introduced innovative experimental techniques and thorough analytical methods, setting new standards in the field and resolving two long-standing controversies in a conclusive manner. His groundbreaking work in the field of two-dimensional foam, utilizing state-of-the-art experimental techniques, has significantly advanced our understanding of complex physical processes. In addition to his research, Dr. Abdelkader’s expertise spans the optical properties of nanoplasmonic particles for nanophotonics, product development, fabrication, flexible solar modules, roll-to-roll processing, and final product testing.

Education
  • PhD in Physics, The Queen’s University, U.K, 1998
  • MSc in Optoelectronics and Optical Information Processing, The Queen’s University, U.K., 1995
  • BSc in Physics, University of Garuoness, Libya, 1992
Experience
  • Head of the Mathematics & Science Department, Ajman University, UAE, 2016 – Present.
  • Coordinator of the Science Department, Ajman University, UAE, 2009 – 2016.
  • Assistant Professor at Several Institutions: (i) Al-Quds Open University, (ii) Al-Aqsa University, and (iii) College of Science and Technology, Gaza Strip, 1998 – 2002.
Teaching Area
  • Engineering Physics I, II, Medical Physics, Solid State Physics, Optics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetic Theory, Image Processing
Research
  • Physics of Foam
  • Condense Material Science
  • Self-Assembly of Nanomaterials
  • Laser Diode
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • The 4th International Conference on Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology (ICEAST 2018), Phuket, Thailand.
  • The 14th World Conference on Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (WCASET 2018), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • The 15th UAE Math Day, March 2017, University of Sharjah.
  • The 14th UAE Math Day, March 2016, New York University.
  • The 13th UAE Math Day, March 2015, Sorbonne University.
  • The 10th UAE Math Day, April 2012, AUS.
  • First United Arab Emirates Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ECPAC11), March 1–3, 2011, AUS.
  • The 9th UAE Math Day, April 9-10, 2011, AU.
  • International Conference on Advanced Materials (IWAM), RAK CAM, February 20–22, 2011, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
  • International Conference on Advanced Materials (IWAM), RAK CAM, February 21–23, 2010, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
  • A. Abd el Kader and J.C. Earnshaw: "Experimental Studies of Different Complex Systems: Two-Dimensional Soap Froth," presented at the 12th Conference of the European Colloid and Interface Society, Croatia, September 20–25, 1998.
  • A. Abd el Kader and J.C. Earnshaw: "Two-Dimensional Soap Froth: A Topological Approach," presented at the Summer School organized by the University of Paris, France, May 11–23, 1997.
  • A. Abd el Kader and J.C. Earnshaw: ‘Foam as a Complex Solid State System’ Presented at European Foam Network Meeting. Organized by Shell Company, Amsterdam, Holland, November 24-27, 1996.
  • J.C. Earnshaw and A. Abd el Kader: "Evolution of Two-Dimensional Foam," presented at the Foam Euroconference, Arcachon, France, May 28–June 2, 1996.
  • A. Abd el Kader and J.C. Earnshaw: "The Foam of Physics," presented at the European Foam Network Meeting, organized by the University of Strasbourg, France, November 3–5, 1995.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • A PhD scholarship from the European Foam Network