JORDAN APPROACH TO SESAME MAHMOUD AL-KOFAHI Dean/ Faculty of Science Al-Balqa Applied University Al-Salt 19117, JORDAN. JSPS’02 Oct. 24, 2002

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Talk Outline Jordan: Quick Introduction Jordan: Quick Introduction Science & Technology Institutes Science & Technology Institutes Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) Physics Research in Jordan Physics Research in Jordan A Jordanian Approach to SESAME A Jordanian Approach to SESAME Action Plan Action Plan

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 MAP OF JORDAN Area: 96,188 Square kilometers

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Jordan: A Quick Introduction Population: About 5.25 Millions Population: About 5.25 Millions The land of Jordan has been, for eight millenniums, a center of civilization. The great wealth of history and culture appears all over the country. The land of Jordan has been, for eight millenniums, a center of civilization. The great wealth of history and culture appears all over the country. The famous historic sites are; Wadi Rum, Petra the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, Jerash, Rabad, Azrak, and Ma'an. The famous historic sites are; Wadi Rum, Petra the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, Jerash, Rabad, Azrak, and Ma'an. Jordan climate is as diverse as its scenery. Mountains on the West, and desert on the East make Jordan's climate year-round pleasant. Jordan climate is as diverse as its scenery. Mountains on the West, and desert on the East make Jordan's climate year-round pleasant. Arabic is the official language. English is the second language and is spoken throughout the country. Arabic is the official language. English is the second language and is spoken throughout the country.

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Science & Technology Institutes Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research Higher Council for Science & Technology Higher Council for Science & Technology Royal Scientific Society Royal Scientific Society 8 State Universities 8 State Universities 11 Private Universities 11 Private Universities

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Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Number of Scientists in the Faculties of Science in the State Universities Name  University of Jordan  Yarmouk University  Jordan University of Science & Tech.  Mu’tah University  Al al-Bayt University  Hashemite University  Al-Husein University  Al-Balqa Applied University Total Number

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) Has 6 Faculties in the Main Campus at Al-Salt Has 6 Faculties in the Main Campus at Al-Salt Administers 16 University Colleges off Campus Administers 16 University Colleges off Campus Including Princess Rahma University College at ALLAN (SESAME Selected Site) Including Princess Rahma University College at ALLAN (SESAME Selected Site) Supervises 7 Government Colleges Supervises 7 Government Colleges Supervises 10 Technical Armed Force Colleges Supervises 10 Technical Armed Force Colleges Supervises 18 Private Community Colleges Supervises 18 Private Community Colleges

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Physics Research in Jordanian State Universities Main Fields Material Science Material Science Archeology Archeology Life Sciences Life Sciences Environmental Research Environmental Research Magnetic Properties (Ferrofluids) Magnetic Properties (Ferrofluids) Mossbauer Spectroscopy Mossbauer Spectroscopy Ion Implantation Ion Implantation Nuclear Physics Nuclear Physics

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Historical facts Suggestion by H. Winick (Sept. 1997) that components of BESSY I be offered as a gift to the Middle East Suggestion by H. Winick (Sept. 1997) that components of BESSY I be offered as a gift to the Middle East First discussion in Nov between G. Voss, M. Al-Kofahi and S. Mahmood in Torino, Italy. First discussion in Nov between G. Voss, M. Al-Kofahi and S. Mahmood in Torino, Italy. Design discussions started by G. Voss and H. Winick (Nov 97) Design discussions started by G. Voss and H. Winick (Nov 97) Consultative Meeting called by UNESCO (June 1999) results in the formation of SESAME IC with 9 members and with H. Schopper as Chair. Consultative Meeting called by UNESCO (June 1999) results in the formation of SESAME IC with 9 members and with H. Schopper as Chair. SESAME name was invented by H. Winick at a Meeting in Berlin in Aug & Design works afterward resulted in the Green Book SESAME name was invented by H. Winick at a Meeting in Berlin in Aug & Design works afterward resulted in the Green Book His Majesty King Abdullah II offered to host SESAME in Jordan during a Meeting with H. Schopper, K. Toukan, I. Khubeis and M. Iaccarino (2000). His Majesty King Abdullah II offered to host SESAME in Jordan during a Meeting with H. Schopper, K. Toukan, I. Khubeis and M. Iaccarino (2000). Competition for site among 7 countries in Middle East resulted in a decision by IC to locate SESAME in Jordan (2001). Competition for site among 7 countries in Middle East resulted in a decision by IC to locate SESAME in Jordan (2001). SESAME

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Approach to SESAME Status Ante SESAME No SR Research at any Jordanian Institution YET. No SR Research at any Jordanian Institution YET. But XRF & XRD are used in research in many Universities in Jordan, like: But XRF & XRD are used in research in many Universities in Jordan, like: University of Jordan, Amman Yarmouk University, Irbid Hashemite University, Zarka.

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Jordanian Action Plan: Slide 1 1- Form a Jordanian SR Group: Scientists from Various Institutions Scientists from Various Institutions Graduate Students Graduate Students 2- Define Common Fields of Interest: Material Sciences Material Sciences Life Sciences Life Sciences Archeology & Human Heritage Archeology & Human Heritage

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 Jordanian Action Plan: Slide 2 3- Start Training in SR Facilities In Other 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 Comes: Use SR in Research Use SR in Research Be a capable host country Be a capable host country Provide help to others who may need it. Provide help to others who may need it.

Oct 24, M. Al-Kofahi, JSPS'02 End of Talk THANK YOU Acknowledgements I’d like to acknowledge fruitful discussions with N. Ershaidat and assistance from S. Kassaymeh in preparing the maps.