Professor Dr. Kawthar bint Fouad Abed - Professor in the Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
Professor Dr. Kawthar bint Fouad Abed is considered one of the distinguished scientific competencies in the field of microbiology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She has achieved prestigious scientific and academic accomplishments at both local and international levels, characterized by a prolific scientific output exceeding 46 peer-reviewed scientific papers published in international journals, including 24 papers in Web of Science databases over the past five years, in addition to a distinguished scientific citation index exceeding 780 citations in Google Scholar.
She has contributed to enriching the scientific library by authoring specialized books, most notably "Fundamentals of Microbial Physiology and Metabolism" and "Microbial Physiology". She has led numerous research projects and research groups supported by Princess Nourah University and external entities.
Her scientific career has been crowned with several prestigious awards and certificates of appreciation, most notably the Fellowship of Teaching and Learning from the Academy of Higher Education in the United Kingdom.
Professor Dr. Laila bint Saleh Al-Bassam - Professor in the Department of Fashion and Textile Design, College of Design and Arts, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
Professor Dr. Laila bint Saleh Al-Bassam is considered one of the prominent scientific figures in the field of traditional fashion and textiles history in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She is considered one of the first Saudi women to document the history of Saudi fashion, and has made distinguished scientific contributions in this field, making her a fundamental reference at the national and regional levels. She has contributed to authoring numerous specialized books and studies, most notably "Traditional Heritage of Women's Clothing in Najd" and "Traditional Fashion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia".
Dr. Al-Bassam has received numerous awards and honors, most notably a National Cultural Award within the National Cultural Awards in its fourth session, a Royal Order Medal of the Third Class for Distinguished Individuals in the Field of National Heritage, and the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Prize for Distinguished Individuals in Studies and Research on the History of the Arabian Peninsula.
She has served as a consultant at the National Museum and the Advisory Board of the National Museum. She has also provided consultations to numerous entities in developing projects related to traditional fashion and textiles in Saudi Arabia.
Professor Dr. Badriah bint Khalid Omar Al-Qablan - Professor of Applied English Linguistics at the College of Languages, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
Dr. Badriah bint Khalid Omar Al-Qablan is a distinguished academic in the field of applied English linguistics and specialized translation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She holds the position of Professor of Applied English Linguistics at the College of Languages, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, and has made significant contributions to the development of this field at both academic and research levels.
She has a diverse academic output, including over 15 scientific papers published in peer-reviewed international and local journals. Her research covers specialized topics in discourse analysis, translation, pragmatics, and comparative rhetoric between Arabic and English. Her research has been published in prestigious journals, reflecting the distinguished scientific impact of her work.
She has supervised more than 10 master's theses in applied linguistics and specialized translation. She has also actively participated in international scientific conferences, including the LACUS conference in the United States and specialized conferences in Britain and Canada, which has enhanced her academic standing internationally.
Dr. Al-Qablan has held several important administrative positions at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, most notably Vice rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the College of Languages, Vice rector for Development and Quality, and Head of the English Language Department. Additionally, she has been a member of numerous scientific and advisory committees in various Saudi universities.
Her academic career is crowned by community service through training English language teachers in general education, peer-reviewing scientific research at the King Abdullah Translation Center, and her membership in scientific journal peer-review committees at several Saudi universities. This underscores her effective contribution to the development of scientific research and service to the academic community.
