SULTAN T. ABU-ORABI ALADWAN
Prof. Al-Adwan, Sultan T. Abu-Orabi
Chemistry Department,
Yarmouk University
Irbid JORDAN.
Tel.: 00962 2 7271100 ext. 2790
Fax: 00962 2 7274725
E-mail: abuorabi@excite.com
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sultan@yu.edu.jo
Sultan T. Abu-Orabi Aladwan is a Secretary General, Association of
Arab Universities (AARU), Amman, Jordan. He was also the former
President of Yarmouk University in Jordan and was previously the
president of Irbid National University from 2002 - 2005. In addition,
Professor Sultan acts as both the President of the Jordanian Chemical
Society and the Secretary General of the Arab Union of Chemists.
Previously, he was a Visiting Professor at Bahrain University and the
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. With a
Ph.D in Organic Chemistry from the University of Michigan in the USA,
Professor Orabi remains an active researcher and scholar who throughout
the years have published over 55 journal research papers, 5 book reviews
and participated in over 90 conferences at the national, regional and
international levels. He is the editor in chief several journals and has
served on many International Advisory Boards, and acted as Chair or
member of the Scientific and Organization Committees.
PROF. SULTAN T. ABU-ORABI ALADWAN
PROF. SULTAN T. ABU-ORABI ALADWAN
Secretary General, Association of Arab Universities
Professor Sultan T. Abu-Orabi Aladwan is the Secretary General of the
Association of Arab Universities (AARU) also known as the Union of Arab
Universities. The AARU is an organization working within the framework
of the Arab League established with the misison of “Assisting and
coordinating the efforts of Arab Universities to prepare capable persons
who can serve their Arab communities and preserve its unified culture
and civilization, as well as to assist in developing its natural
resources.” Today, the association involves 240 Arab Universities from
the different arab countries.
He was also the Former President of
Yarmouk University in Jordan and was previously the president of Irbid
National University from 2002 – 2005. In addition, Professor Sultan acts
as both the President of the Jordanian Chemical Society and the
Secretary General of the Arab Union of Chemists. Previously, he was a
Visiting Professor at Bahrain University and the King Fahd University of
Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia.
With a PhD in Organic
Chemistry from the University of Michigan in the USA, Professor Orabi
remains an active researcher and scholar who throughout the years have
published over 55 journal research papers, 5 book reviews and
participated in over 90 conferences at the national, regional and
international levels. He is the editor in chief several journals and has
served on many International Advisory Boards, and acted as Chair or
member of the Scientific and Organization Committees.
Professor
Sultan received several honors, awards and grants including the “Jewels
of the Muslim World” Award for ‘Top Movers of the Islamic Economics’,
presented during the 2nd Muslim World Biz Conference, June 2011; the
“Badge of Honor Medal” presented by the International Scientific
Partnership Foundation in Russia, for the Development of Science in
Jordan and Arab countries and International Collaboration, 2007 and the
Distinguished Achievement Alumni Award, Western Michigan University, in
2004 among others.
Prof. Sultan T. Abu Orai
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Professor Sultan T. Abu-Orabi Aladwan is Secretary General, Association of Arab Universities, Amman, Jordan.
He has obtained PhD (Organic Chemistry) 1982,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, MSc (Chemistry) 1977, Western
Michigan University, USA, BSc (Chemistry) 1973, University of Jordan,
Jordan
Positions Held - Administrative
Secretary General, Association of Arab Universities, Jordan, Jul 2011 - Present
President, Yarmouk University, Jordan , Mar 2009 – Jun 2011
Secretary General, Arab Union of Chemists, 2006 – 2012
President, Jordanian Chemical Society, 2001 – 2012
President, Tafila Technical University, Jordan, 2005 – 2009
President, Irbid National University, Jordan, 2002 – 2005
President, Arab Union of Chemists, 2002 – 2004
Dean of Student Affairs, Yarmouk University, Jordan, 2001 – 2002
Chairman of the Chemistry Department, Yarmouk University, 1998 – 2001
Director of Student Activities, Yarmouk University, 1987 – 1989
Member of Board of Trustees of Yarmouk University, 2009 –2011
Member of the Higher Council of Nayef Arab University for Security Sciences, 2009 – present
Member of Board of Trustees of Tafila Technical University, 2005 – 2009
Member of Board of Trustees of Irbid National University, 2002 – 2005
Member of Higher Council of Higher Education, 2005-2009
Positions Held - Academic
Professor, Chemistry Department, Yarmouk University, 1995- present
Associate Professor, Chemistry Department, Yarmouk University, 1987 – 1995
Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, Yarmouk University, 1982 – 1987
Visiting Professor, King Fahd University of
Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1996 – 1998, 1990 – 1993
Visiting Professor, University of Bahrain, Bahrain, 1989 – 1990
Visiting Researcher, Bielefeld University and
Bayreuth University, Germany, Summer of 1984, 1986, 1987 and 1995
Visiting Researcher, Salford University, UK, Summer 1988
Honors and Awards
Alexander Von Humboldt fellowship, Germany 2013..
"Jewels of the Muslim World" Award for 'Top Movers of the Islamic
Economics', Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, presented during the 2nd Muslim
World Biz Conference, June 2011.
"Badge of Honor Medal" presented by the International Scientific
Partnership Foundation, Russia, for the Development of Science in
Jordan and Arab countries and International Collaboration, 2007
Distinguished Achievement Alumni Award, Western Michigan University, USA, 2004
Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship – Germany, 1989
Shoman Prize for Young Scientists – Jordan, 1988
Several other awards and fellowships
Professional and Scientific Meetings
Participated in over 120 conferences at the
national, regional and international levels. Organized over 20 national
and international conferences in Jordan and Arab Countries. Served on
many International Advisory Boards, or acted as Chair or member of the
Scientific and Organization Committees of several national and
international scientific meetings
Other Activities
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the Association of Arab universities
Editor-in-Chief, Jordanian Journal of Chemistry
Editor-in-Chief, Irbid Journal for Research and Studies, 2002-2006
Vice Editor-in-Chief, Arab Journal of Chemistry
Editorial Board Member of:
Arab Journal of Applied Sciences
Asian Journal of Chemistry
Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Egyptian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Jordan Journal of Applied Science
Oriental Journal of Chemistry.
Association of Arab Universities Journals.
Arab & International Journals.
Academic
Professor, Chemistry Department, Yarmouk University, 1995
Associate Professor, Chemistry Department, Yarmouk University, 1987–1995
Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, Yarmouk University, 1982–1987visiting Professor, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran,
Saudi Arabia, 1996–1998, 1990–1993
Visiting Professor, University of Bahrain, Bahrain, 1989–1990
Visiting Researcher, Bielefeld University and Bayreuth University, Germany,
Summerof 1984, 1986, 1987 and 1995
Visiting Researcher, Salford University, UK, Summer 1988
Education
PhD (Organic Chemistry) 1982, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
MScChemistry) 1977, Western Michigan University, USA
BSc (Chemistry) 1973, University of Jordan, Jordan3.
PhD Dissertation
The Synthesis of Substituted Arasabenzenes
Supervised by Prof. ArthurJ.Ashe III
MSc Dissertation
The Preparation and Study of Some Bridged Tropones
Supervised by the late Prof. Robert Harmon
Yarmouk University
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