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Prof Hamid Al-Naimiy
Team Chair, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
University of Sharja & Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Science and Technology
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Chair, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
University of Sharja & Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Science and Technology
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Prof Mashhoor Al-Wardat
Team Contact Person, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
University of Sharja & Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Science and Technology
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Contact Person, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
University of Sharja & Sharjah Academy for Astronomy and Space Science and Technology
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Fatima Alkhateri
Team Member, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
Sr. Scientific Guide
I am the first Emirati female to receive a master’s degree in astronomy and space sciences in the UAE from University of Sharjah, with a bachelor’s degree in physics from UAE University. I conduct research in high energy Astrophysics focusing on X-Ray Binary stars. I conduct Astronomy and space sciences-related studies and researches to contribute to the education sector of my country. I’m affiliated with the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), which is a part of the University of Sharjah, where I hold a professional position. Additionally, I’m a member of the Arab Planetarium Society and serve on the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society.
With the experience of being a scientific guide at a space and astronomy academy, I bring a wealth of experience in both formal and informal education. My primary role involves hosting students and running engaging planetarium shows, which requires simplifying complex astronomical concepts for diverse audiences. The position has also enabled me to design educational activities including camps and interactive educational programs for all levels of school and university students where fostering interest in science through clarity and engagement is crucial.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
Sr. Scientific Guide
I am the first Emirati female to receive a master’s degree in astronomy and space sciences in the UAE from University of Sharjah, with a bachelor’s degree in physics from UAE University. I conduct research in high energy Astrophysics focusing on X-Ray Binary stars. I conduct Astronomy and space sciences-related studies and researches to contribute to the education sector of my country. I’m affiliated with the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), which is a part of the University of Sharjah, where I hold a professional position. Additionally, I’m a member of the Arab Planetarium Society and serve on the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society.
With the experience of being a scientific guide at a space and astronomy academy, I bring a wealth of experience in both formal and informal education. My primary role involves hosting students and running engaging planetarium shows, which requires simplifying complex astronomical concepts for diverse audiences. The position has also enabled me to design educational activities including camps and interactive educational programs for all levels of school and university students where fostering interest in science through clarity and engagement is crucial.
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Dr Randa Assad
Team Member, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
American University of Sharjah
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
American University of Sharjah
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Dr Ayman Bastanji
Team Member, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
Ajman Teacher Training Institute
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Team Member, NAEC team - The United Arab Emirates
Ajman Teacher Training Institute
Appointed as NAEC until: Aug. 1, 2027
Astronomy Education in The United Arab Emirates
For more information on Astronomy Education in The United Arab Emirates, see the Astronomy Education in The United Arab Emirates document (PDF file 263.12 kB Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) icons) prepared by our NAEC team
The Office of Astronomy for Education is hosted by the Haus der Astronomie on the campus of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg. The Office of Astronomy for Education is an office of the International Astronomical Union, with substantial funding from the Klaus Tschira Foundation and the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The Shaw-IAU Workshops on Astronomy for Education are funded by the Shaw Prize Foundation.
