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AUK hosted the first talk of the Faculty Speaker Series for the academic year 2022-2023 entitled, “The Impact of the Simulations’ Prediction Power on the Nanotechnology Revolution” presented by visiting assistant professor of physics and mathematics, Dr. Ali Al-Zu’bi, from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Attendees included AUK faculty and students, including academicians and guests.  
 
Dr. Al-Zu’bi shared his views on the speed at which technology is advancing. He explained that in order to make use of the ability to build nanomaterials atom by atom, theoretical modeling and simulations are essential, helping scientists to investigate many materials that do not exist naturally. 
 
“Without theoretical modeling and simulations, it is nearly impossible to guess the stability of the structure of a nanomaterial with certain wanted properties. Nowadays, scientists decide what material we want to have with which properties. They create a theoretical model, simulate it, then inform the laboratories how to build it. Therefore, technological improvement is speeding up in an extraordinary way,” he stated.  
 
Dr. Al-Zu’bi also talked about the diverse application of nanomaterials; they are used in spintronics devices, smartphones, thin flexible screens, building materials, pollution filters, artificial muscles, medicine, and drug delivery. 
 
The event concluded with open discussion and Q&A session with the audience.  
 
The Faculty Speaker Series is a platform that enables faculty members to showcase their research and scholarly accomplishments. The event also allows AUK to make a difference in the community both in Kuwait and beyond by spreading knowledge and awareness about various topics while offering an opportunity to the general public to take part in the AUK experience.  


  

Dr. Ali Al-Zu’bi during his presentation
  

General photo of the audience
  

Group photo of the attendees with Dr. Ali Al-Zu’bi