Professor Mariam Al Ali AlMaadeed is Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies and a Professor at Qatar University. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 2001 and joined Qatar University’s Physics Department the same year. Prof. AlMaadeed specializes in polymers, characterization and structure, nanocomposites, and nanotechnology. Her expertise includes extensive consultation and workshop delivery to industry, government, and community organizations. Her achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Physics State Award (2010), the Gulf Petrochemical Association Plastic Excellence Award (2014), and the ISESCO Prize.