08:00-09:00

Registration

(Place: Kamal Nasser Hall)

Opening Ceremony

09:00-09:50

كلمة معالي الوزير

كلمة السيد رئيس الجامعه

كلمة السيد عميد كلية العلوم

كلمة السيد رئيس دائرة الكيمياء

كلمة السيد رئيس الجمعيه الكيميائيه الفلسطينيه

كلمة الإتحاد العام الصناعات الفلسطينيه

كلمة الإتحاد العام للصناعات الدوائيه

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PANEL

 CHEMISTRY RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY RELATIONS IN PALESTINE

أبحاث الكيمياء والعلاقه بين الجامعات والصناعه في فلسطين

(رئيس الجلسه د. عوني الخطيب، جامعة الخليل)

10:00-10:15

PP 01

د. طلال شهوان، جامعة بيرزيت

الكيمياء، النانوتكنولوجيا والصناعه

10:15-10:30

PP 02

د. حكمت هلال، جامعة النجاح الوطنيه

الكيميائي الفلسطيني وأبحاث المواد المتقدمة: افاق ومحددات وأمثلة عملية وتوصيات

10:30-10:45

PP 03

د. فتحي أبو مغلي، مستشار اتحاد الصناعات الدوائية الفلسطينية

 دور الاكاديميا في تعزيز البحث والتطوير في الصناعة الدوائية الفلسطيني

10:45-11:00

PP 04

د. خالد كنعان، جامعة القدس، رئيس الجمعيه الكيميائيه الفلسطينيه

ربط سوق العمل ببرامج الكيمياء في الجامعات الفلسطينيه

11:00-11:15

PP 05

م. فؤاد الاقرع، الإتحاد العام للصناعات الغذائيه

تعزيز علاقة المؤسسات التعليمية مع الصناعه في فلسطين

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SESSION 1    (Chair: Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, An-Najah University)

11:30-12:05

Invited Speaker

Dr. Reyad I. Sawafta, QuarTek Corporation (USA)

Smart Materials and Nanotechnology

12:05-12:20

OP 01

Dr. Abbas Khaleel, United Arab Emirates University (UAE)

Transition-metal-doped nanostructured γ-Al₂O₃: unique textural properties and catalytic activity

12:20-12:35

OP 02

Dr. Salim Abdali, Komar University of Science and Technology (Iraq), University of Copenhagen (Denmark)

Nanospectroscopy for Detection and Diagnosis

12:35-12:50

OP 03

Dr. Ishaq Musa, Alquds University

Investigations of optical properties of MEH-PPV/ZnO nanocomposites by photoluminescence spectroscopy

12:50-13:05

OP 04

Dr. Ahed Zyoud, An-Najah National University

Assessment of CdS as Sensitizer for TiO₂ Nanoparticles in Water and Soil Purification: ZnO Nanoparticles and Natural Dyes Alternatives in Solar Irradiation

13:05-13:45

LUNCH MEAL

SESSION 2    (Chair: Dr. Fouad Bannoura, Bethlehem University)

13:45-14:20

Invited Speaker

Dr. Werner Kunz, University of Regensburg (Germany)

Environmentally friendly solvents and solutions for chemical products and processes

14:20-14:35

OP 05

Dr. Hassan Sawalha, An-Najah National University & Wageningen University (Netherlands)                                  

Effect of polarity of oils and water activity on self-assembly of sterol monomers in organogels

14:35-14:50

OP 06

Dr. Shehdeh Jodeh, An-Najah National University

Fuel Cells: Technologies for Fuel Processing

14:50-15:05

OP 07

Dr. Imad Odeh, Alquds University

Optical sensing properties of dithiocarbamate polymer microspheres

15:05-15:20

OP 08

Dr. Orayb El-Sayrafi, Birzeit University

Physico-chemical and Microbial Assessment of Ramallah Municipal Dump Site

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SESSION 3    (Chair: Dr.  Abdullatif Abu Hijleh, Birzeit University)

15:30-16:05

Invited Speaker

Dr. Annie K. Powell, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)

Incorporation of Highly Anisotropic Ions into Coordination Clusters in the Search for Enhanced Single-Molecule Magnets

16:05-16:20

OP 09

Dr. Hijazi Abu Ali, Birzeit University

Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity (i.e. anti-cancer, anti-microbial) of Novel Mixed Ligand Complexes of Zinc (II) carboxylate with Nitrogen Based Ligands

16:20-16:35

OP 10

Dr. Ismail Warad, An–Najah National University

Novel Trans/cis isomerization of [RuCl₂(diphosphine)(diamine)] complexes: Synthesis, X-ray structure and catalytic activity

16:35-16:50

OP 11

Dr. Nicola Magnani, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)

Uniaxial anisotropy of Dy^III in 3d-4f molecular magnets: a ligand-field perspective

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SESSION 4    (Chair: Dr. Simon Kuttab, Birzeit University)

17:00-17:35

Invited Speaker

Dr. Ahmad Yazbak , Synthatex Fine Chemicals Ltd.

Small Molecule Library Via Multicomponant Reaction For Drug Discovery Purpose

17:35-17:50

OP 12

Dr. Sawsan Salameh, Hebrew University

Mechanistic and Pharmacological studies of Pt(IV) anticancer agents

17:50-18:05

OP 13

Rami Salem, Al-Quds University

Platinum(IV)-Fatty Acid Conjugates-I: Potent anti-proliferative and anti-clonigenicity effects of Cisplatin pro-drugs on CML K562 cell line with no correlation to lipophilicity

18:05-18:20

OP 14

Ala’ Al-Haj Qasem, An-Najah National University

Antibacterial activity enhancement of ZnO and CoO nanoparticles stabilized in surfactant – antibiotic shell

END OF FIRST DAY

SECOND DAY

08:00-09:00

Registration

(Place: Institute of Law)

SESSION 5    (Chair: Dr. Ibrahim Kayali, AlQuds University)

09:00-09:35

Invited Speaker

Dr. Musa Z. Nazer, University of Jordan (Jordan)

Novel Methods for the Synthesis of Substituted 2H-Indazoles and Indazole-3-ones

09:35-09:50

OP 16

Dr. Abdelhamid Laila, Birzeit University

Kinetics of Oxidation of Cyclic Alcohols

09:50-10:05

OP 17

Dr. Solhe F. Alshahateet, Mutah University (Jordan)

Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Solid Supramolecular Crystalline Organic Systems

10:05-10:20

OP 18

Dr. Fuad Al-Rimawi, Al-Quds University

Monolithic polymers employed as stationary phases for chromatographic separation

10:20-10:35

OP 19

Nisreen Alhaj, An–Najah National University

Synthesis of Specialty Polymer from Cellulose Extracted from Olive Industry Solid Waste

10:35-10:50

OP 20

Shireen Ashkar, Birzeit University

Effects of Modified Curcumin on Leishmania donovani Parasites

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SESSION 6    (Chair: Dr. Said Lubbad, Al Azhar University of Gaza)

11:00-11:15

OP 21

Dr. Issa M El Nahhal, Al-Azhar University of Gaza

Nano-structured metal oxide-cotton fiber: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

11:15-11:30

OP 22

Dr. Said H. Lubbad, Al-Azhar University of Gaza

Ring-opening metathesis polymerization-derived monolithic anion exchangers: synthesis, characterization and efficient separation of double- and single- stranded DNA fragments

11:30-11:45

OP 23

Dr. Salman M. Saadeh, Islamic University

A new potentiometric thiosalicylamide-functionalized polysiloxane carbon paste electrode for lead(II) determination

11:45-12:00

OP 24

Dr. Fawzi S. Kodeh, Al-Azhar University of Gaza

Sol-Gel Encapsulation of Bromo Cresol Green In Presence of Different Surfactants

12:00-12:15

OP 25

Dr. Hazem M. Abu Shawish, Al-Aqsa University

A comparative study of solid and liquid inner contact benzalkonium chloride ion-selective electrode membranes

12:15-12:30

OP 26

Dr. Zaki S. Safi, Al-Azhar University of Gaza

A Theoretical Study of the additivity of substituent effects on the proton affinity and gas-phase basicity of benzamides

12:30-13:15

LUNCH

SESSION 7    (Chair: Dr. Khaled Kanaan, Alquds University)

13:15-13:30

OP 27

Dr. Mazen Hamed, Birzeit University

DNA-binding specificities of zinc finger proteins: Energy Perspective using molecular dynamics

13:30-13:45

OP 28

Dr. Khawla Qamhieh, Alquds University

Controlling Microarray DNA Hybridization Efficiency by Probe-Surface Distance and External Surface Electrostatic

13:45-14:00

OP 29

Dr. Amer Baniodeh, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany)

Cooperative Effects in Nano-Cyclic Fe^III/4f Coordination Clusters

14:00-14:15

OP 30

Dr. Muneer Natsheh, Hebron (Al-Khaleel) University

Development of an Optical test strip for lithium determination based on a neutral ionophore

14:15-14:30

OP 31

Diaa Aref, An-Najah University

Synthesis of Nano-Meter Sized Magnesium/Palladium Core/Shell Bimetallic Clusters and Their Hydrogen Uptake Capacity

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SESSION 8    (Chair: Dr. Zaki Hasan, Birzeit University)

14:40-14:55

OP 32

Waseem Mansour, An–Najah National University

[Mn ^ш(TPyP)]⁺ Complex Ions Intercalated Inside Matrices of Nano (Kaolinite and Saponite) Particles: Catalytic Activity in Olefin Hydrosilylation Reactions

14:55-15:10

OP 33

Ahmad Jabareen, Alquds University

Improving the oxygen barrier properties of polyethylene terephthalate by graphite nanoplatelets

15:10-15:25

OP 34

Mu’men Mari’e, An-Najah University

Thin Film CdS/FTO/Glass Electrodes Prepared by Combined Electrodeposition/ Chemical Bath Deposition: Enhancement of PEC Characteristics by Coating with Metalloporphyrinate/ Polysiloxane Matrices

15:25-15:40

OP 35

Mohanad Darawsheh, Birzeit University

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activity of Novel Mixed Ligand Complexes of Zinc(II) Valproate with Nitrogen Based Ligands

15:40-15:55

OP 36

Saed Mousa Ali, An-Najah University

Evaluation of Imidacloprid and Abamectin Residues in Tomato, Cucumber and Pepper by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

CONCLUDING REMARKS

No.

Name(s)

University/Institute

Title

1

Amer Baniodeh

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

How to Slow Down Magnetic Relaxation in Cyclic Dy6 Single-Molecule Nano-Magnets

2

Muath Nairat

Birzeit University

Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Iron Based Materials and Their Application for the Anionic and Cationic Dye Removal

3

Hani Roumiyh

Jerusalem Pharmaceuticals

Newly Developed Extended Surfactant with Potential Applications in Enhanced Oil Recovery and Aquifer Remediation

4

Rasha S. M. Sabri

An-Najah National University

A New Visual Basic 6.0 Software Built-up For Solving-out Reduction Formula in Chemical Applications of Group Theory

5

Moayad Bellah A. Alqam

Birzeit University

Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of Cyclic Alcohol

6

Maher Kharoaf

Jerusalem Pharmaceuticals

Tablet Formulation and Development of a Validated Stability Indicating HPLC Method for Quantification of  Valsartan and Hydrochlorthiazide Combination

7

Raghda Hawari

Jerusalem Pharmaceuticals

In-Vitro Binding Comparison Study of a Cationic Exchange Resin used for treatment of hyperkalemia

8

Sherif H. Sorror

Suez Canal University

Spectroscopic and Electrochemical Studies of Benzanthrone Complexes with Eu(III) as New Fluorescent Probes for Organophosphorous Pesticides in Environmental samples

9

Sherif H. Sorror

Suez Canal University

Spectroscopic Studies of 1,10-Phenanthroline complexes with Eu(III) or Tb(III) as New Fluorescent Sensors for Organophosphorous pesticides

10

Anas Khaled Abed Al Ali

An-Najah National University

Preparation of Sulfur Nanoparticles and Investigating their Activities Against Cancer Cells

11

Mayada Mustafa

Jerusalem Pharmaceuticals

Enhancement Oral Bioavailability of Atorvastatin calcium based on Microemulsion Phase Behavior

12

Mayada Mustafa

Jerusalem Pharmaceuticals

Enhancement stability of Hydroquinone topical gel based on Microemulsion

13

Shireen Zedany

Birzeit University

Application of nano iron in the remediation of Cr-contaminated soil and its effect on plant growth and soil bacteria

14

Fadi Naalweh

An-Najah National University

Synthesis of nano-sized Cobalt/ Cobalt oxide nano-rods stabilized in surfactant and polymer matrix and their magnetic properties

15

Deena Zahran, Manal Zahran

Birzeit University

Charcoal-Supported Nanoparticles of Hydrous Ferric Oxide (HFO) and Its Application in the Removal of Malachite Green from Aqueous Solutions

16

Abed Al-Hafez Mohammad A. Sayda

An–Najah National University

A computer program to calculate wave functions for many chemical molecules belonging to specific point groups

17

Issam Abdul-Ghani

Birzeit University

The Effect of Metal Ions on The Removal of Aqueous Dyes by Nano Zero Valent Iron (nZVI)

18

Lara Obeyat

Al-Quds University

Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Content of various Date Palms (Phoenix Dactylifera) Fruits from Palestinian

Territories

19

Mutasem Naseraldeen

Birzeit University

Copper(II) complexes of Anti-inflammatory drugs with Nitrogen Based Ligands: Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activities

20

Younes Abu Ein

An-Najah National University

Biodegradable polycaprolactone microcapsules as a drug delivery system

21

Amen Mahmoud

Al-Quds University

Masking bitter taste of Guaifenesin

22

Rana Yaghmour

Birzeit University

Removal of Bromophenol Blue from Water Using Photo-Fenton Process Catalyzed by ‘Greener’ Iron Nanoparticles

23

Jumana Ishtaiwa

An–Najah National University

Understanding the Mode of Action of ZnO Nano-Particles as Photocatalysts in Water Disinfection: Bacteria Killing vs. Complete Photo-degradation

24

Huthayfa Kitaneh

Al-Quds University

Synthesis of derivatives of bitter taste molecules

25

Sadieh Abu Sirriah

Birzeit University

Synthesis of Nano Iron by Plant Extracts and Its Application in Dye Discoloration

26

Nadeem Bassalat

An-Najah National University

Treatment of Organic Phenolic Contaminant In wastewater Using Activated Carbon from Cypress Products

27

Amall Ramanathan

University of Jordan

A DFT calculation of Nb and Ta (001) Surface Properties

28

Montaha Masri

Birzeit University

The impact of abiotic stresses on the quality attributes (total antioxidants) of fresh ‘Baladi’ tomatoes

29

Rasha Ahmad

An-Najah National University

Kinetic, Thermodynamics and Adsorption of BTX in Aqueous Solution via Date-Palm Pits Carbonization

30

Lina Odeh

Al-Quds University

Removal of Cr (VI) From Aqueous Solutions By Polystyrene Tris(2-Aminoethyl)amine

31

Shadya Hijjawi

An-Najah National University

Photodegration of paracetamol wastes using micro- and nano-sized TiO₂ and ZnO particles

32

Hadeel Fares

Birzeit University

Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity of  Novel Mixed Ligand Complexes of Zn(II) Naproxen with Nitrogen Based Ligands

33

Moath Mousa

An–Najah National University

Copper Oxide Nanoparticles as wastewater disinfectant

34

Aqel W. Abu-Qare

Duke University

Metabolism and interactions of the drug pyridostigmine bromide, the pesticide N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, and the pesticide permethrin in human plasma and liver enzymes