OBJECTIVES:
Promote and Support research and STEM education in developing
countries, mainly Arab and Asian Countries
Some objectives are described in
FIP EC meeting presentation, 2012
Examples of work are described in 2013 prize winning presentation:
"John
Wheatley Award Talk: Promoting Under-Represented Physicists in Asian and Arab
Countries and Muslim Women in Science", Sultana N. Nahar, APS April
Meeting, Denver, Colorado, April-13-16, 2013
2013 John Wheatley Award,
- Certificate, American Physical Society.
Citation: "For efforts to promote physics research and teaching through
collaboration, mentoring, and philanthrophy in several third-world countries,
and in particular for her promotion, as both an advocate and role model, of
Muslim women scientists."
- APS News front page
for the month of June 2013
1. 
Founder of a network of Global Scientists (23 Countries) for bringing
them to American Physical Society:
Bringing scientists from developing countries to APS at no-cost
membership. Some detailed information are at page for
Forum of International Physics
Maintain the Network of Scientists (from largely developing countries)
for global promotion and collaboration in science using the network of
American Physical Society (APS)
Scientistis from 30 countries
that are connected in the network are:
- Algeria (1), Bahrain (2), Bangladesh (3), Egypt (4), Ethiopia (5), Ghana (6),
India (7), Iran (8), Iraq (9), Jordan (10), Madagascar (11), Malaysia (12),
Morocco (13), Nepal (14), Nigeria (16), Oman (17), Pakistan (18), Palestine
(19), Rwanda (20), Russia (21), Saudi Arabia (22), Senegal (23), Sudan (24),
Syria (25), Tunisia (26), Turkey (27), Ukraine (28), United Arab Emirates (29),
Yemen (30)
2. 
Society of Muslim Women Scientists (32 Countries):
Founder of International Society of Muslim Women
in Science (ISMWS)
- ISMWS has about 400 members from 32
countries
1. USA, 2. Afghanistan, 3. Australia, 4. Algeria, 5. Bangladesh, 6. Canada, 7.
Egypt, 8. England, 9. Ghana, 10. India, 11. Indonesia, 12. Iran, 13. Iraq,
14. Jordan, 15. Kenya, 16. Kuwait, 17. Lebanon, 18. Malaysia, 19. Morocco,
20. Nigeria, 21. Oman, 22. Pakistan, 23. Palestine, 24. Russia, 25. Saudi
Arabia, 26. Somalia, 27. Sri Lanka, 28. Sudan, 29. Syria, 30. Turkey, 31.
United Arab Emirates, 32. Yemen
3. Society of Arab Women Scientists (7 Countries):
Co-founder with Professor Lotfia El Nadi, of Cairo University and
founder of NILES, International Society of Arab Woemn
in Science (ISAWS)
- ISAWS has about 259 members from 7 countries:
- USA, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
Activities described in 2013 John Wheatley award of APS presentation
talk:
"John
Wheatley Award Talk: Promoting Under-Represented Physicists in Asian and Arab
Countries and Muslim Women in Science", Sultana N. Nahar, APS April
Meeting, Denver, Colorado, April-13-16, 2013
Nahar's page at Indonesian
website at OSU
L: Met Bangladesh President Prof. Iazuddin regarding education, M: the
First Lady, R: OSU group, Ohio State University, 2005
Global Research and Teaching Programs:
4. Founder and sponsor of the annual best publication prizes in
Bangladesh Journal of Physics
3. Founder, sponsored, and member of the Board of Trustees of annual
"Razzaq-Shamsun
Physics Research Prize" for researchers in Bangladesh, Administered by
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (since 1995)
2. Founder, Sponsor, and member of the Board of Trustees of
"Razzaq-Shamsun
Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions in Physics", for researchers
in Bangladesh, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (since 2008)
1. Founder, Sponsor and President of the
"Abdur
Razzaq and Shamsun Nahar Trust for Education", for improvement of
education in schools, Bangladesh (since 2003)
Individual University Research, Teaching, Scholarship:
Founder and co-sponsor (with 28 others) of the
"Prof. Harun-ar-Rashid prizes in Physics", at University of
Dhaka, Bangladesh (founded in 2023)
Sponsored founder and member of the Evaluation Committee of the
annual
distinguished teacher of the year in Physics (teaching + research students),
and best teaching awards in Physics, and in Arabic, University of Dhaka,
Bangladesh (since 2008)
Sponsored founder and member of the Evaluation Committee of the
annual
Distinguished Teacher of the Year (teaching + research students), one best
teaching award and one best student scholarship in Physics,
Chittagong University, Chittagong, Bangladesh (since 2008)
Sponsored founder and member of the Evaluation Committee of the
annual
Distinguished Teacher of the Year (teaching + research students), one best
teaching award and one best student scholarship in physics, Jagannath
University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (since 2011)
Sponsored founder and member of the Evaluation Committee of the
annual
distinguished teacher of the year (teaching + research students), one best
teaching award and one best student scholarship in Physics, Jahangirnagar
University, Savar, Bangladesh (since 2008)
Sponsored founder and member of the Evaluation Committee of the
annual
Distinguished Teacher of the Year (teaching + research students), one best
teaching award and one best student scholarship in Physics, Rajshahi
University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh (since 2011)
Primary, Secondary, Higher Secondary School Teaching and Scholarships:
Sponsored founder and Chair of the seven
annual "Shamsun Nahar Memorial
Awards for the Best Teachers", (Math \& Science, Commerce, general)
nominated by students votes, and lifetime teaching awards,
Maniza Rahman Girls High School, Dhaka, Bangladesh (since 2003)
Sponsored founder and Chair of the
annual two best teacher award,
nominated by students votes, and three annual best graduating students,
Panchdona Madrasa and Orphanage, Narsindhi, Bangladesh (since 2008)
Founder and sponsor of annual two best
teacher award, nominated by students votes, and three annual best graduating
students, Char Domdoma Primary School, Gazipur, Bangladesh (since 2011)
Sponsored founder and Chair of the three
annual "Razzaq and Alburuj
Awards for the Best Teachers", (Math \& Science, Business, General)
nominated by students votes, Kabi Nazrul Government College, Dhaka,
Bangladesh, (initiated 2008, finalized 2011)
Sponsored founder and Chair of the three
annual "Shamsun and S.N. Nahar
Awards for the Best Teachers", (Math \& Science, Business, General)
nominated by students votes, Central Women's College, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
(since 2008, suspended in 2011)
Sponsored founder and Chair of the
annual two best teacher award,
nominated by students votes, and three annual best graduating students,
Gandaria Mahila Samite Government Primary School, Dhaka, Bangladesh (since
2011)
Astronomy and Physics Books:
Distributed Physics and Astronomy books for undergrad course at
- Dhaka University,
- Jahangirnagar University,
- Chittagong University,
- Rajshahi University
- Jagannath University
- Kabi Nazrul Goverment College,
- Central Womens College;
- books for Bangladesh Astronomical
Society,
- Maniza Rahman Girls High School,
- Panchdona Madrasa and Orphanage
Proposals:
US liaison for Bangladesh Astronomical Society for creation of the
Office for Astronomy Development, International Astronomical Union, Year of
Astronomy Initiative, 2010 (not funded)
Coordinator for the Ohio State University-Bangladesh effort for the
center for "Integrated Science for Prcision Medicine" (not funded)
Recognition/Appreciation
Certificate: "For her continuing
inspirational and sincere work for promotion of physics research and education
in whole Bangladesh" and Medal of
Dhaka University, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, Bangladesh, 2014,
certificate acceptance,
- with certificate and medal
Certificate, the 2nd "Radha Gobinda
Public Lecture in Astronomy" lecturer, Citation: "to Honorable Dr. Sultana
N. Nahar in Appreciation for contributions for popularizing Astronomy and
charitable activities in Bangladesh",
information),
Bangladesh Astronomical Society, July 28, 2011,
News in Prothom Alo
Bangladeshi Students at
Aligarh Muslim University, India presented an appreciation gift,
March 2016
NEWS:
Report on Bangladesh work, 2014
APS FIP news article:
"Improvement
in Education and Research Through Recognition, a Report from Bangladesh",
Sultana Nahar, Fall 2015, p.25-27
APS FIP news article:
Recent Visit to Bangladesh Universities and Physics Prizes, Sultana
Nahar, Spring 2013
"OSU impact on STEM
Education and Research in Bangladesh", at
poster 103, Outreach
and Engagement Forum at OSU, May 6, 2015
"Astronomy through Superhot
to Cold Atoms", S.N. Nahar, 2nd Radha Gobinda Chandra Memorial Lecture
(advertised public lecture in Astronomy,
News in Prathom Alo),
Bangladesh Astronomical Society (BAS), Bangladesh, July 28, 2011
Pictures: lecture
1) With President Prof Gaber Nassar & Prof Lotfia El Nadi, Cairo University,
2) With Vice Chair Prof Salah Obayya (my left), Zewail City of Science and
Technology, 3) With Past and current Deans of Faculty of Science, Al Azhar
University, 4) With President Prof. Hatem Odah and Prof. Somaya Saad, NRIAG 2016
RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:
Al-Azhar University (Cairo and Assuit campuses)
Cairo University
- Appreciation letter from Dean,
Faculty of Science, November 2016
- "Golden Dome Shield" (higest
honor from the University), President Gaber Nasser, Cairo University,
and Certificate of Recognition
"Her contributing and supporting
the activities of Cairo University", President
Professor Gaber Nassar and
Vice President of Research Professor Gamal Esmat, Giza, Egypt, April 15, 2015
National
Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics
Promotion for Egyptial Journal
of Physics. recognition program is under process
- Recognition by Egyptian Physical Society,
Certificate Citation: In recognition "of
extensive contributions to studies of photoionization and recombination of
multicharged atomic systems fundamental to atomic physics and plasma physics
and pioneering calculations of remarkable complexity on astrophysically
significant processes.", October 2011
RESEARCH GUIDANCE:
Beni Suef University, Research guidance and collaboration
- Research guidance to Dr. Ramadan
Hely Semida
Cofounder (with Professor Lotfia El Nadi, Cairo
University, Egypt), "International Society of Arab
Women in Science"
In iifetime video of
Prof Lotfia El Nadi at the 2015 Graduation ceremony of Cairo University, Sultana
was also seen
ASTRONOMY, PHYSICS BOOKS:
Official Letter of Appreciation
from Prof. Shaheen, Head of Department of Library & Information Service,
Cairo University Library, Egypt, 2010
- picture with Dr. Shaheen (Head of Department
of Library & Information Service)
Certified letter for books
contribution, Astronomy and Meterology, Cairo University, 2013
Official Letter of Appreciation for books contribution, Chair,
Physics, Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2013
Certified letter of
Appreciation for contribution of books, Dean of Faculty of Science,
Suez Canal University, 2013
Contributed Physics and Astronomy books for classes to Al Azhar
University: Acceptance letters from
- Department of Physics,
Dean of Science, 2012
Appreciation letter,
Physics, Al Azhar University, 2013
Appreciation letter,
Astronomy and Meterology, Al Azhar University, 2013
Certified letter for books
contribution, Astronomy and Meterology, Al-Azhar University, 2013
Certified letter of Appreciation for
Books contribution for the undergraduate astronomy course, Dean, Faculty of
Science, Beni Suef University
OSU-CAIRO UNIVERSITY MOA and ACTIVITIES:
Sultana was the liaison at OSU for the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
between the Ohio State University and Cairo
University. in 2012 and for renewal in 2017
TEACHING AND COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHOPS, RESEARCH GUIDANCE UNDER MOA:
Teaching at Cairo University
- 2013, attended by post-gratuate students, researchers, faculty members
from seven institutes, under OSU-Cairo University MOA
- 2015, attended by post-gratuate students, researchers, faculty members from
seven institutes, under OSU-Cairo University MOA
- 2016, attended by post-gratuate students, researchers, faculty members from
three institutes, under OSU-Cairo University MOA
Guidance: Postgraduate students
INTERNATIONAL ARAB CONFERENCE OF ASTRONOMY AND GEOPHYSICS: Assembly 5
(ACAG-5), October 2016
Members of Arab and Islamic countries hold it every other year.
mainly in Egypt, but supported by Minitry of Higher education in Egypt
and other Arab countries. The acceptablie language is inabif.
Nahar was the first female Guest of Honor at ACAG-5 (2016)
OTHER EGYPTIAN INSTITUTIONAL CONNECTIONS:
ZEWAIL CITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:
Representation of Ahmed Zewail:
Title (inauguration): Introduction, convey the
message of Nobel Prize
winner Ahmed Zewail and accepting the honorary plaque on his behalf,
international
conference of Aligarh Nahao V and STEM Education and Research, and
Inauguration
session, Aligarh Muslim University, India, March 12-15, 2016
With current Chair of Zewail City Prof.
Mostafa El-Sayed in his office at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, June 2013
Visit 2016: Seminar presentation, Title: "ATOMIC ASTROPHYSICS OF STELLAR
SPECTROSCOPY: EXOPLANET HOST STARS", S.N. Nahar, Zewail City of Science
and Technology, Giza, Egypt, October 31, 2016
- Invitation,
- Letter from Vice
Chair Professor Salah Obbya, -
Prof.
Salah with the two photonics books written by him
- Seminar room: with Vice Chair Salah
Obbya, - :with Salah and Lotfia,
, - members of
Zewail City of Science and Technology
Visited twice in 2015:
- Seminar: "X-Rays from Astronomy to Cancer Treatment", S.N. Nahar, Zewail City of
Science and Technology, Giza, Egypt, April 15, 2015
- Circulated announcement
in the City.
- Director Prof Salah Abayya (on the left)
, Seminar presentation,
- with audience
Visited a few times in 2013:
- Presented seminar titled:
"Solar Plama Opacity and Nebular Elemental Abundances",
Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6 October, Egypt, March 7, 2013
seminar announcement
NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ASTRONOMY
AND GEOPHYSICS (NRIAG) and
The Kottamia Center of Scientific Excellence in
Astronomy and Space Sciences:
National Research Institute of Astrophysics and Geophysics (NRIAG),
(Seminer, discussions at Helwan, Telescope on Kottamia etc), Egypt, April
2015. Invitation letter from President
Prof. A.A. Mohamed.
Astronomers,
Visit
74in Telescope on
Kottamia mountains,
dome in the back, also
14in telescope
It has Center of Excellence,
Training part: Al-Azhar University
students taking lessions on data reduction,
a group students taking part in
cooking by rotation
AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY
Seminar Title: "Collisional
Excitation and Electron-Ion Recombination for Nebular Abundances",
Sultana N. Nahar, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, March 4, 2013
Picture with Physics Faculty
Prof Mohamed Osman of Ain
Shams University and Ministry of Agriculture, his son-in-law Ahmed, family,
Nagib Mehfuez Cafe, Khan El -Khalili, Cairo, 2015
HELWAN UNIVERSITY
i) University pennat - Prof. Magdy (Physics, Egyptian J. of Physics)
Seminar presentation
Monogram plaque of Helwan University and pennant, Dean of
Faculty of Science, 2016
Contributed astronomy books for the undergraduate course, 2016
Collaborative connection to members in the Physics Department
CONFERENCES
Title (keynote): "Atomic
features of Ti I to interpret the lines and flux in astronomical objects",
6th international conference on
"Optical
Spectroscopy, Laser and Their Applications", National Research Centre,
Cairo, Egypt, April 7-9, 2015, Invitation
letter from Prof Ahmed Fakhry,
Conference Chair and certificate
- Presentation: pic1,
pic2,
Ahmed Samy of NRC,
Title (keynote): "The Sun. Allah's
Source of Radiation", Celebration of 2015 International Year of Light at
the annual convention of the Topical Society of Laser Sciences, April 8,
Cairo, Egypt, 2015
Keynote speech at international conference MTPR-014:
Invited speaker (page 2),
- Title (keynote): "Study of
our star the sun", Session on Nile, Cairo,
5th international conference on
"Modern Trends in Physics Research" (MTPR-014), Cairo and Luxor, Egypt,
December 15-19, 2014,
- Certificate
Title (honorary keynote): "X-rays
using ultra intense laser for effective theranostics", 4th international Ultra-Fast Laser Technology
and Applications, NILES institute, Cairo University, Egypt, April 8-11, 2012
Invited Speakers
Keynote speech at international conference MTPR, December
2010
- Presentation pic 1,
- 2 on the HED plasma opacity,
- recieved MTPR momento
Title (Keynote speaker): "The Iron Project: Radiative Atomic Processes
in Astrophysics", 3rd international conference on {\it Modern Trends in
Physics Research}, Cairo University, Egypt, April 6-10, 2008
Abstract
Served in the organizing committee for US expers, the 3rd international
workshop "Ultra Fast Lasers Technology and Applications",
Cairo University, Giza, April 2010
Served as the US liaison for the proposal of Cairo University and
Cairo Observatory, Egypt for creation of the Office for Astronomy Development,
International Astronomical Union, Year of Astronomy Initiative, 2010
(not funded)
Seminar title: "SPECTROSCOPY AND STUDY OF OUR SUN", S.N. Nahar,
Department of Astronomy, Cairo University, Egypt, April 15, 2015
Astronomy Dept after seminar,
- Astronomy Chair Prof. El-Sayed
Robaa, -Course poster in
Astronomy Dept
NEWS & PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
OSU Outreach prentation:
Poster, 2016
Interview, Egyptian national TV NILES, Silver Jubilee of Topical Society
of Laser Sciences, April 8, and broadcasted in its Cultural channel in
April 2012
APS FIP news article:
"Egypt Connection
2" on work in 2013, Sultana Nahar
APS FIP news article:
"Egypt
Connection on work in 2012,
Web news course at OH-TECH: "Recent workshop illustrates OSC’s support"
News of signing of the MOA between Ohio State University and Cairo
University was published in Egyptian newspapers.
Cairo University posted it on
YouTube - "MOA between
Ohio State University and Cairo University signed"
News published on May 6, 2012
"MOA between Ohio State Univ .USA & Cairo Univ. EGYPT Official Signing
Celebration at Lotfi El Sayed Hall of Cairo University Dr. Sultana Nahar
Professor of Astrophysics OSU representing OSU and Prof. Dr. Gamal El Deen
Vice President of Cairo Univ. for Higher Education& Research representing CU",
- News of MOA was published in OSU "Middle East Studies Bulletin"
"MOA between Ohio State
University and Cairo University is signed", Spring issue, p.26, 2012
- Egypt work published in
"Egypt, Dr. Sultana Nahar",
Autumn issue, p.7-9, 2012
News in "Dr. Sultana received
international medal", Bengali newspaper NY "Thikana", January, 2011
INDIA:
i) Chief Guest, Science Day 2016, sitting next to VC L. General Zameeruddin
Shah AMU, ii) Vice Chancellor Andrabi of University of Kashmir with OSU
scarf, 2017, iii) Vice Chacellor Talat Ahmad of Jamia Millia Islamia, 2017,
iv) Physics Chairs (past and present on my left), IUST-Awantipora in Kashmir,
2022, v) With Physics Chair, DWS, VC Prof Romshoo, Physics professor at IUST-Awantipra,
Kashmir, 2022, vi) At Sir Syed tomb, Aligarh Muslim University
India 2022 summary brief
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
RESEARCH and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
in Physics, ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
in Mathematics, ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
STEM faculty training for Indian univversities
under Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiave Award project,
OSU, 2013 -2017
- Forum of International Physics News annoucement: "Obama-Singh
21st Century Knowledge Award for the Ohio State University ˗ Aligarh Muslim
University Partnership", Fall 2013
Teaching and computational workshop
at Aligarh Muslim University in 2014, 2016
ASTRONOMY AND PHYSICS BOOKS: Aligarh Muslim University, 2011
Organized international conference
Aligarh Nano V and STEM Education
and Research at Aligarh Muslim University, 2016
Sultana Nahar gave Speech as
Guest of Honor speech,
International Mother Language Day (IMLD), Aligarh Muslim University,
India Feb 29, 2016
(- Scence from the drama on the history
of the day and competing art exhibits on the wall and side,
- With Chief Guest Dr. Badruzza (next to
me) and audience)
UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
RESEARCH and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
in Physics, UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR,
founded in 2014
in Mathematics, UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR,
founded in 2016
ASTRONOMY AND PHYSICS BOOKS: University of Kashmir, 2014, 2016
Lecture and computational workshop
at University of Kashmir in 2016
Visit 2017: Letter from
Vice Chancellor Prof. K. Andrabi
- Work with Math Chair Prof. S.
Peerzada
ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:
RESEARCH and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, ISLAMIC
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI:Teaching and
computational workshop, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI: RESEARCH COLLABORATION MEETING IN 2016:
3 days visit during Feb 17-19, 2016 included
- Discussions on atomic collisions
and programs with Prof Man Mohan's group (Anil Pradhan,
Sultana Nahar, and Hala from OSU), 2016
- Research collaboration and
proposals in a general meeting of atomic physicists of Delhi
University, 2016
- American Physical Society
Meeting with Atomic Physics group
of Prof. Man Mohan (on my left), Conaught Place Cafe, Delhi, March 2017
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NIT) - Srinagar, Kashmir
Connection since 2014
Seminar: Universe through
atoms", Department of Physics, March 16, 2017
- After seminar, picture with members
of NIT, (gifted one astronomy book),
- Dinner at Prof. Seemin Rubab's
home, after meetings at NIT
Meeting with Director Prof.
Rashid Dar (between Physics Head of Department Prof Ikran and Prof. Seemin
Rubab), on the participation in the STEM Education and Research program
at OSU
GOVERMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN ON MAULANA AZAD ROAD - Srinagar, Kashmir
2022: i) Lecture, ii) Q & A Session, iii) College Principal and Prof. Riffat
Fatima, HOD of Biochemistry
Connection since 2014
Title (public): "STUDY
OF THE SPACE", Women's College on Maulana Azad Road, Kashmir,
September 21, 2022
SHARDA UNIVERSITY - Greater Noida, India
Sharda University 2022: i) at Abul Hasan Siddiqi Center, ii) Siddiqi lecture
trophy, OSU 2023: iii) Sharada University VC Sivaram Khara at OSU Astronomy,
iv) with OSU Vice Provost Shahin of Glabal Strategy and International
Affairs, v) at Department of Education and Ecology
Fatima, HOD of Biochemistry
Connection since 2013
- Sep 2013: Prof. Abul Hasan Siddiqi, founder of Industrial Mathematics
in India,
of Sharda University hosted, and organized by Dr. Noor-e-Zhahra of Sharda
Engineering mathematics, a meeting of education leaders in Delhi
where Prof. Pradhan and Prof Nahar were honored for their success of the
Obama-Singh faculty trainin project.
- 2014: Prof. Abul Hasan Siddiqi came to AMU for inauration of the course
delivered jointly by Prof. Pradhan and Prof. Nahar
- 2016: Prof. Abul Hasan Siddiq presented an invited lecture at the
joint Nanotechnology and STEM Educaton and Research conference.
- 2016: Prof. Abul Hasan Siddiq held another meeting of educators in
Delhi Habitat center for an Indo-US corsortium effort
-- 2017: Prof. Pradhan and Prof. nahar visited Sharda University and
had meeting with the VC and Prof. Abul Hasan Siddiq, Noor-e-Zhara
- 2018: Dr. Noor-e-Zhahra and a student of Sharda University participated
as local expert and coordinator for the two workshops of "Women in STEM
Roadshow" of Nahar's tean
- 2022: Nahar presented the Prof. Abul Hasan Siddiq lecture at the
Prof. Abul Hasan Siddiq Center of Excellence in Mathematical and Physical
Sciences of Sharda University
- 2023: Nahar organized and hostted the visit of Sharda University VC
Prof. Sibaram Khara
CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/VISIT TO UNIVERSITIES:
Co-convener: internation
conference of Aligarh Nano V and STEM Education and Research, Aligarh
Muslim University, India, March 12-15, 2016
- AmarUjala news: News
of prizes
(Sultana Nahar sponsored the four prizes) at international conference of
Aligarh NANO V & STEM ER conference, AMU, March 12-15,2016
Visit and present public
lecture to
university audience "THE UNIVERSE
THROUGH HOT ATOMS", Sri Mata Vaishnu Devi University, Jammu, March
28, 2016
- met Vice Chancellor Professor Jain
(black suit) on STEM Education and Research project,
(with faculty and students after
lecture,
- With host faculty members Samantha and
Sunil, Sri Mata Vaishnu Devi shrine on the mountain in the background)
"Atomic features of Ti I in interpretation of astronomical objects", S.N.
Nahar, international conference on Current Development of Atomic, Molecular,
Optical and Nanophysics with Applications, Delhi, India, March 11-14, 2015,
invitation letter
Title: "IRON ABUNDANCE AND OPACITY FOR SOLAR PLASMAS", S.N. Nahar,
University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, March 13, 2014
Title: "K$_{\alpha}$
Resonance Fluorescence in Multiple Ionizations and Possible Source of
Monochromatic X-rays", S.N. Nahar, Aligarh Nano-4 International,
Aligarh, India, March 8-10, 2014
(Invitation)
Title: "X-ray Irradiation
of heavy element high-Z nanomoities for cancer theranostics", Sara N Lim,
S.N. Nahar, A.K. Pradhan, Aligarh Nano-4 International, Aligarh, India, March
8-10, 2014
Title: "SOLAR OPACITY and K$_{\alpha}$ FLUORESCENCE", S.N. Nahar, Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India, Feb 5, 2014
Title: "ABUNDANCES AND
OPACITIES OF THE SUN", S.N. Nahar, Indian Institute
of Astrophysics, Banglore, India, January 31, 2014
Title: "HOT ATOMS AND
SPECTROSCOPY OF ASTRONOMICAL OBJECTS", S.N. Nahar, Jain University,
Banglore, India, Jan 30, 2014
Title: "Photoionization, Photoexcitation, and Astrophysical Opacities:
The Iron Project", S.N. Nahar, invited talk,
Speakers list and their info,
3rd International Conference on
Current Developments in Atomic,
Molecular, Optical and Nano Physics with Applications (CDAMOP), December
14-16, 2011, Delhi, India, Abstract
book, p.33, Pictures
Title: "Accuracy on Astrophyscal Opacities", S.N. Nahar, 2nd DAE-BRNS
Symposium on Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics and 18th National
Conference on Atomic \& Molecular Physics (XVIII NCAMP) of Indian Society
of Atomic and Molecular, Physics (ISAMP), Dharwad, India, Feb 22-25, 2011
(was unable to attend)
"Radiative processes in astrophysical plasmas", Topical Conference
(TC2010) on Interaction of EM Radiation with
Atoms, Molecules and Clusters of the Indian Society for Atomic and
Molecular Physics (ISAMP), Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology
(RRCAT), Indore, March 3-6, 2010 (was unable to attend)
STEM PRESENTATIONS:
At varipus universities under
Obama-Singh project
Odisha Society of Americas:
Invitation,
Abstract: "Training STEM
Faculty at Higher Education Institutions in Odisha - Leveraging Obama0Singh
Grant", (part 2), S.N. Nahar,
Recognition "Distinguished Guest
Plaque",
45th convention of Odisha Society of Americas, Columbus, July 3, 2014
Dialogue for Connection to Odisha
Education
Sultana Nahar attended and gave a speech
(picture) at the
Aligarh Alumni Association Convention, Aligarh Muslim University, India,
Feb 26-March 1, 2914
Title (Inaugural Session):
"Message from Nobel
Laureate Prof. Ahmad Zuwail", S.N. Nahar, Aligarh Nano-IV International
2014 conference, Aligarh, India, March 8-10, 2014
(Stage pic,
- Message pic)
Title (1 of 2 Guests of Honor): "Challenges and Opportunities for
AMU", Sultana N. Nahar, USIEF Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative
Award project STEM-ER meeting for all STEM Departments, Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh, India, September 16, 2013
(Meeting picutres)
Title (Guest of Honor):
"Value of teaching and role of
teachers".
Ceremony of Nahar's Teachers
Prizes and Certificates of Radiation Physicis Course, Aligarh Muslim
University, India, March 11, 2014
Title (Guest of Honor): "Role of
Muslim women in science", Celebration of
International Women's Day and session on
International Society of Muslim Women in Science, Aligarh Muslim University, India, March 11, 2014
Title (Chief Guest):
"Place of Bangla
in Aligarh", International Language Day celebration, Aligarh Muslim
University, India, Feb 22, 2014
Title (Guest of Honor public lecture): "OBAMA-SINGH AWARD, STEM
EDUCATION \& RESEARCH", Sultana N. Nahar,
Event with STEM educators of Indian Universities,
"orgazined by AMU-DUTY
Society and Indian Society of Industrial and Applied Mathmatics (ISIAM),
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India, September 20, 2013
Title (Chief Guest lecture): "Recognition of Excellence in Physics"
(Chief Guest lecture),
Sultana N. Nahar, Physics awards ceremony, AMU, India, September 17, 2013
(Event pictures)
Poster:
"Globalization of OSU:
Connection to Egypt and Other Middle East and African Countries through
STEM" at 2013 OSU
Outreach and Engagement FORUM Posters, The Ohio State University, 2013
HONORS:
Honored guest invitationto all events, at the
63rd Convocation, with
Ph.D. graduate in Zoology Dr.
Ahmed (at Graduation
ceremony, Gulistan-e Syed, introduced to
Chancellor Dr. Sayedena
Muffal Saifuddin by VC General Zameer Uddin Shah)
Aligarh Muslim University, India, Feb 27, 2016
Sealed plaque, in recognition
for contributing to scientific education in India via Obama-Singh 21st Century
Knowledge Initiative Award, jointly by AMU-DUTY Society and Indian Society of
Industrial and Applied Mathmatics (ISIAM),
"Function 20th Sept 2013",
New Delhi, September 2013 (Guest of
honor public lecture)
"Bab-e-Syed" plaque of Aligarh Muslim
University. in recognition of contribution
for Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative Award from USIEF for the
partnership between Ohio State University and AMU, 2013
NEWS:
In AMUNET news: AMU appoints
adjunct faculties in various disciplines Aligarh, July 19, July 19, 2017
India trip Report 2016
Speech as the Chief
Guest, Science
Day celebration, Physics Department, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh,
India, March 11, 2016, speech on
importance and inspiration, (news published in
AMU News,
- Muslim Issues news,
- Batori News,
- Avadhnama News)
India work report in 2013 in APS FIP news article:
"India
Connection", Sultana Nahar, Spring 2014
Prospectus 2014-2015,
Provost Girls Hostels,
- Presentation of "International Society of Muslim Women in Science" in
Highlights of 2013-2014,
- Event pictures of Sultana's
visit at the Girls College
India work report in 2014 APS FIP news article:
"India
Connection 2", Sultana Nahar, Fall 2014
APS FIP news article:
"Highlights of a trip to the UAE and
India" (p.26) Nahar, Spring 2012
Prize distribution for Physics teachers and students in Aligarh Muslim
University - in Indian Two Circles Net news:
"Telescope
facility inaugurated at AMU", September, 2013
APS FIP news article:
"Highlights
of a trip to the UAE and India" Sultana Nahar, Spring 2012
2014: Met 1) Minister of MOHE Dr. K Anqari, 2) Director of International
Affairs of MOHE Dr. Salim Al-Malik, 3) US Embassador in Ryadh,
2024: 4) Lana Alabbasi of King Abdul Aziz University and a Director,
Collaboration with Falak Foundation for Space Research and Education for
research Mentorship
OSU DELEGATION AT CONFERENCE IECHE 2014:
Delegated the Ohio State University at International Exhibitions and
Conference on Higher Education (IECHE), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 2014
- It gave the opportunity to meet and discuss Obama-Singh STEM program at
OSU and International Society of Muslim Women in Science to number of
representativis, such as,
- Meeting Dr. Khalid
Al Anqary, the Minister of Higher Education, MOHE along with President
of King Abdul Aziz University
- Deputy Minister of Higher
Education Dr. Al Saif of MOHE,
- Dr. Salim Al-Malik, Head of
International affairs of MOHE,
- Dr. Elhan, female member of Sura
Council of King's office, and her husband professor of physics
- attending reception by US
Ambassaor in Riaydh
OSU Report on Delegation
at IECHE
Delegation: Comments of
other OSU delegates, Bob Eckhart and Laura Fernandez
DAMMAM UNIVERSITY, Damam
2014 visit:
Invitation letter, Dean of
Engineering, Dammam University
Invitation circulated in
the university for attending the session of my presentation
Program for the visit,
April 2014
Visited to "Women" part of the university and give lecture on ISMWS
FALAK FOUNDATION FOR SPACE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
2024 - 2025: Sultana Nahar collaborated with FALAK Foundation for its
new research mentorship program
- To inspire and go through the experience of research for advances at an
early age, it introduced a research mentorship program under the leadership
of a very bright undergraduate student Lana Alabbasi of King Abdul Aziz
University in Jeddah. Through a countrywise competition Foundation selected
14 talented students from Middle and High Schools who went through extensive
research experience during August 2024 - January 2025.
- Sultana made presentation "MY
CAREER AS A SCIENTIST", at the Induction Session of Falak Research Program,
Saudi Arabia, July 29, 2024,
pic: Q and A session
- Sultana Nahar received two female students to mentor. Deema completed
the project on study of lifefomrs in exoplanets and made presentation but
quit before the extention part. Dana who continued with her research on
kilonova and creation of heavy element until the end
- The final ceremony celebrating the program included presentations by
the participants, tributess to the mentors, distribution of certifucates.
Dana made presentation. and was the recepient
of the best presentation
award from Falak at the Ceremony of the Completion of program.
- Pictures from
the ceremony
-
Dr. Sultana Nurun Nahar
