AUC Pioneers Leading Research in Nanotechnology

Scientists at AUC are currently engaged in ground-breaking research in nanoscience and technology-oriented fields that are expected to change the way we live our lives in the near future. Through the Yousef Jameel Science and Technology Research Center, AUC faculty are conducting cutting-edge research that includes the development of novel diagnostic tests for sensitive detection of the hepatitis C virus; detection of cancer biomarkers, as well as creating a new generation of nano-devices that include smart bricks with tiny sensors, which can analyze building safety and warn of fires and earthquakes. More

Research Advisory Council

The Research Advisory Council is composed of school representatives, directors of research centers and the Office of Sponsored Programs, and chaired by the director of OGSR. The Council discusses University-wide issues of importance to faculty research and recommends policy to the Senate Faculty Affairs Committee on issues related to faculty research.

Members

Sherif Aly, CSCI
Hassan Azzazy, CHEM
Ryan Derby-Talbot, MATH
Ferial Ghazoul, ECLT
Pandeli Glavanis, CLT
Ali Hadi, Vice Provost and Chair
Tarek Hatem, MGMT
Kevin Keenan, JRMC
Safwan Khedr, CENG
Kaddee Lawrence, BIOL
Sawsan Mardini, OGSR
Hoda Rashad, SRC
Hanadi Salem, MENG
Rodrigo Seda, ECON
Ann Shafer, PVA
Mouna Shaker, OSP
Amani El-Shimi RHET
Richard Tutwiler, DDC
Robert Williams, TEFL

Reports

Strengthening Research at AUC - May 2005
Strengthening Research at AUC - May 2004
Faculty Views on their Research Effort at AUC - May 2003
Strengthening Research at AUC - May 2002