Name: Tariq Al-Abdullah
Title: Assistant Professor
Brief research interests:
Research Areas: Applied nuclear techniques related to radiation shielding and radiation protection, and environmental surveys. Nuclear Physics and Neutron Activation Analysis.
Office:
Tel: 966-1-860-2260
Email: tariq.alabdullah@kfupm.edu.sa
Website:
Lab(s): Several labs in Building 28's basement
Affiliated Center(s): Industrial Nuclear Center
Research Interests:
My research focuses on applied nuclear techniques with emphasis on radiation shielding and radiation protection. I explore applications to enhance material performance under radiation exposure, utilizing PGNAA to detect trace elements, assess environmental impacts, and support the development of safe and sustainable nuclear technologies.
Biographical Sketch:
I earned a B.Sc. in Physics (1995) and an M.Sc. (1998) from Yarmouk University, Jordan, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics (2007) from Texas A&M University, USA. I served as an associate professor at Hashemite University, Jordan (2007–2018) and has been a faculty member at KFUPM since 2018.
AWARDS & HONORS: KFUPM’s Excellence in Teaching Award 2024
KEY PUBLICATIONS: Nuclear Physics, PGNAA, Radiation Shielding, Radiation Protection
Dr. Tariq Al-Abdullah Assistant Professor 6/259E 860-2260 tariq.alabdullah@kfupm.edu.sa Website