Chairman
Biography :
Dr. Assad Al-Thukair is an associate professor in bioengineering. He received his M.Sc. degree from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, USA in 1985, and his Ph.D. from Boston University, Boston, USA in 1991. He chaired the chemistry department from 1998-2004 and the life sciences department from 2014-2017. He has been a consultant to the Minister of Water and Environment since 2010. He is a member of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group at IMO. Dr. Al-Thukair received several scientific awards including; UNESCO, Fulbright, British Council, and the Regional Organization Award for Protection of the Marine Environment for his efforts during the 1991 oil spill crisis. His research focuses on biodegradation of PAH by bacteria and calcium carbonate recycling by endolithic cyanobacteria. He published many scientific papers related to marine pollution and oil biodegradation in the Arabian Gulf. He is an active member of several national and international scientific societies including; ROPME, UNESCO, and IMO.
Education :
- Ph.D. in Environmental Ecology, Boston University, Boston, U.S.A, 1991
- MSc. in Environmental Ecology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, U.S.A, 1985
- BSc. in Biology, Basra University, Basra, Iraq,1979
Courses Taught in KFUPM
| BIOE 210 | Biology for Engineers |
| LS 546 | Techniques in Biology |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry |
| GEO 214 | Paleontology |
| BIO 101 | Biology |
| BIOL 233 | Biology for Engineers |
| ENVS 530 | Advanced Biological Studies |
| ENVS 540 | Environmental Policy and Management |
| ENVS 542 | Concept of Environmental Management |
| ENVS 547 | Environmental Pollution |
| ENVS 554 | Ecology |
| ENVS 590 | Seminar |
| ENVS 599 | Special Topic |
| ENVS 610 | Thesis |
| LS 551 | Ecology and Evolution |
| ENVS 543 | Management of Marine Environment |
Courses Taught Outside KFUPM:
| BIO 107 | Biology I, Boston University |
| BIO 108 | Biology II, Boston University |
| BIO 613 | Microbial Ecology, Boston University |
| BIO 517 | Biology of Lakes and Rivers, Boston University |
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Dr. Assad Ahmed Al-Thukair Associate Professor Building 7, Room 126-2 +966(13)860-3827 thukair@kfupm.edu.sa
Distinguished Professors
Biography :
Dr. Assad Al-Thukair is an associate professor in bioengineering. He received his M.Sc. degree from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, USA in 1985, and his Ph.D. from Boston University, Boston, USA in 1991. He chaired the chemistry department from 1998-2004 and the life sciences department from 2014-2017. He has been a consultant to the Minister of Water and Environment since 2010. He is a member of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group at IMO. Dr. Al-Thukair received several scientific awards including; UNESCO, Fulbright, British Council, and the Regional Organization Award for Protection of the Marine Environment for his efforts during the 1991 oil spill crisis. His research focuses on biodegradation of PAH by bacteria and calcium carbonate recycling by endolithic cyanobacteria. He published many scientific papers related to marine pollution and oil biodegradation in the Arabian Gulf. He is an active member of several national and international scientific societies including; ROPME, UNESCO, and IMO.
Education :
- Ph.D. in Environmental Ecology, Boston University, Boston, U.S.A, 1991
- MSc. in Environmental Ecology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, U.S.A, 1985
- BSc. in Biology, Basra University, Basra, Iraq,1979
Courses Taught in KFUPM
| BIOE 210 | Biology for Engineers |
| LS 546 | Techniques in Biology |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry |
| GEO 214 | Paleontology |
| BIO 101 | Biology |
| BIOL 233 | Biology for Engineers |
| ENVS 530 | Advanced Biological Studies |
| ENVS 540 | Environmental Policy and Management |
| ENVS 542 | Concept of Environmental Management |
| ENVS 547 | Environmental Pollution |
| ENVS 554 | Ecology |
| ENVS 590 | Seminar |
| ENVS 599 | Special Topic |
| ENVS 610 | Thesis |
| LS 551 | Ecology and Evolution |
| ENVS 543 | Management of Marine Environment |
Courses Taught Outside KFUPM:
| BIO 107 | Biology I, Boston University |
| BIO 108 | Biology II, Boston University |
| BIO 613 | Microbial Ecology, Boston University |
| BIO 517 | Biology of Lakes and Rivers, Boston University |
Dr. Assad Ahmed Al-Thukair Associate Professor Building 7, Room 126-2 +966(13)860-3827 thukair@kfupm.edu.sa
Professors
Biography :
Dr. Assad Al-Thukair is an associate professor in bioengineering. He received his M.Sc. degree from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, USA in 1985, and his Ph.D. from Boston University, Boston, USA in 1991. He chaired the chemistry department from 1998-2004 and the life sciences department from 2014-2017. He has been a consultant to the Minister of Water and Environment since 2010. He is a member of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group at IMO. Dr. Al-Thukair received several scientific awards including; UNESCO, Fulbright, British Council, and the Regional Organization Award for Protection of the Marine Environment for his efforts during the 1991 oil spill crisis. His research focuses on biodegradation of PAH by bacteria and calcium carbonate recycling by endolithic cyanobacteria. He published many scientific papers related to marine pollution and oil biodegradation in the Arabian Gulf. He is an active member of several national and international scientific societies including; ROPME, UNESCO, and IMO.
Education :
- Ph.D. in Environmental Ecology, Boston University, Boston, U.S.A, 1991
- MSc. in Environmental Ecology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, U.S.A, 1985
- BSc. in Biology, Basra University, Basra, Iraq,1979
Courses Taught in KFUPM
| BIOE 210 | Biology for Engineers |
| LS 546 | Techniques in Biology |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry |
| GEO 214 | Paleontology |
| BIO 101 | Biology |
| BIOL 233 | Biology for Engineers |
| ENVS 530 | Advanced Biological Studies |
| ENVS 540 | Environmental Policy and Management |
| ENVS 542 | Concept of Environmental Management |
| ENVS 547 | Environmental Pollution |
| ENVS 554 | Ecology |
| ENVS 590 | Seminar |
| ENVS 599 | Special Topic |
| ENVS 610 | Thesis |
| LS 551 | Ecology and Evolution |
| ENVS 543 | Management of Marine Environment |
Courses Taught Outside KFUPM:
| BIO 107 | Biology I, Boston University |
| BIO 108 | Biology II, Boston University |
| BIO 613 | Microbial Ecology, Boston University |
| BIO 517 | Biology of Lakes and Rivers, Boston University |
Dr. Assad Ahmed Al-Thukair Associate Professor Building 7, Room 126-2 +966(13)860-3827 thukair@kfupm.edu.sa
Associate Professors
Biography :
Dr. Assad Al-Thukair is an associate professor in bioengineering. He received his M.Sc. degree from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, USA in 1985, and his Ph.D. from Boston University, Boston, USA in 1991. He chaired the chemistry department from 1998-2004 and the life sciences department from 2014-2017. He has been a consultant to the Minister of Water and Environment since 2010. He is a member of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group at IMO. Dr. Al-Thukair received several scientific awards including; UNESCO, Fulbright, British Council, and the Regional Organization Award for Protection of the Marine Environment for his efforts during the 1991 oil spill crisis. His research focuses on biodegradation of PAH by bacteria and calcium carbonate recycling by endolithic cyanobacteria. He published many scientific papers related to marine pollution and oil biodegradation in the Arabian Gulf. He is an active member of several national and international scientific societies including; ROPME, UNESCO, and IMO.
Education :
- Ph.D. in Environmental Ecology, Boston University, Boston, U.S.A, 1991
- MSc. in Environmental Ecology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, U.S.A, 1985
- BSc. in Biology, Basra University, Basra, Iraq,1979
Courses Taught in KFUPM
| BIOE 210 | Biology for Engineers |
| LS 546 | Techniques in Biology |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry |
| GEO 214 | Paleontology |
| BIO 101 | Biology |
| BIOL 233 | Biology for Engineers |
| ENVS 530 | Advanced Biological Studies |
| ENVS 540 | Environmental Policy and Management |
| ENVS 542 | Concept of Environmental Management |
| ENVS 547 | Environmental Pollution |
| ENVS 554 | Ecology |
| ENVS 590 | Seminar |
| ENVS 599 | Special Topic |
| ENVS 610 | Thesis |
| LS 551 | Ecology and Evolution |
| ENVS 543 | Management of Marine Environment |
Courses Taught Outside KFUPM:
| BIO 107 | Biology I, Boston University |
| BIO 108 | Biology II, Boston University |
| BIO 613 | Microbial Ecology, Boston University |
| BIO 517 | Biology of Lakes and Rivers, Boston University |
Dr. Assad Ahmed Al-Thukair Associate Professor Building 7, Room 126-2 +966(13)860-3827 thukair@kfupm.edu.sa
Assistant Professors
Biography :
Dr. Assad Al-Thukair is an associate professor in bioengineering. He received his M.Sc. degree from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, USA in 1985, and his Ph.D. from Boston University, Boston, USA in 1991. He chaired the chemistry department from 1998-2004 and the life sciences department from 2014-2017. He has been a consultant to the Minister of Water and Environment since 2010. He is a member of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group at IMO. Dr. Al-Thukair received several scientific awards including; UNESCO, Fulbright, British Council, and the Regional Organization Award for Protection of the Marine Environment for his efforts during the 1991 oil spill crisis. His research focuses on biodegradation of PAH by bacteria and calcium carbonate recycling by endolithic cyanobacteria. He published many scientific papers related to marine pollution and oil biodegradation in the Arabian Gulf. He is an active member of several national and international scientific societies including; ROPME, UNESCO, and IMO.
Education :
- Ph.D. in Environmental Ecology, Boston University, Boston, U.S.A, 1991
- MSc. in Environmental Ecology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, U.S.A, 1985
- BSc. in Biology, Basra University, Basra, Iraq,1979
Courses Taught in KFUPM
| BIOE 210 | Biology for Engineers |
| LS 546 | Techniques in Biology |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry |
| GEO 214 | Paleontology |
| BIO 101 | Biology |
| BIOL 233 | Biology for Engineers |
| ENVS 530 | Advanced Biological Studies |
| ENVS 540 | Environmental Policy and Management |
| ENVS 542 | Concept of Environmental Management |
| ENVS 547 | Environmental Pollution |
| ENVS 554 | Ecology |
| ENVS 590 | Seminar |
| ENVS 599 | Special Topic |
| ENVS 610 | Thesis |
| LS 551 | Ecology and Evolution |
| ENVS 543 | Management of Marine Environment |
Courses Taught Outside KFUPM:
| BIO 107 | Biology I, Boston University |
| BIO 108 | Biology II, Boston University |
| BIO 613 | Microbial Ecology, Boston University |
| BIO 517 | Biology of Lakes and Rivers, Boston University |
Dr. Assad Ahmed Al-Thukair Associate Professor Building 7, Room 126-2 +966(13)860-3827 thukair@kfupm.edu.sa
Lecturers
Biography :
Dr. Assad Al-Thukair is an associate professor in bioengineering. He received his M.Sc. degree from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, USA in 1985, and his Ph.D. from Boston University, Boston, USA in 1991. He chaired the chemistry department from 1998-2004 and the life sciences department from 2014-2017. He has been a consultant to the Minister of Water and Environment since 2010. He is a member of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group at IMO. Dr. Al-Thukair received several scientific awards including; UNESCO, Fulbright, British Council, and the Regional Organization Award for Protection of the Marine Environment for his efforts during the 1991 oil spill crisis. His research focuses on biodegradation of PAH by bacteria and calcium carbonate recycling by endolithic cyanobacteria. He published many scientific papers related to marine pollution and oil biodegradation in the Arabian Gulf. He is an active member of several national and international scientific societies including; ROPME, UNESCO, and IMO.
Education :
- Ph.D. in Environmental Ecology, Boston University, Boston, U.S.A, 1991
- MSc. in Environmental Ecology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, U.S.A, 1985
- BSc. in Biology, Basra University, Basra, Iraq,1979
Courses Taught in KFUPM
| BIOE 210 | Biology for Engineers |
| LS 546 | Techniques in Biology |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry |
| GEO 214 | Paleontology |
| BIO 101 | Biology |
| BIOL 233 | Biology for Engineers |
| ENVS 530 | Advanced Biological Studies |
| ENVS 540 | Environmental Policy and Management |
| ENVS 542 | Concept of Environmental Management |
| ENVS 547 | Environmental Pollution |
| ENVS 554 | Ecology |
| ENVS 590 | Seminar |
| ENVS 599 | Special Topic |
| ENVS 610 | Thesis |
| LS 551 | Ecology and Evolution |
| ENVS 543 | Management of Marine Environment |
Courses Taught Outside KFUPM:
| BIO 107 | Biology I, Boston University |
| BIO 108 | Biology II, Boston University |
| BIO 613 | Microbial Ecology, Boston University |
| BIO 517 | Biology of Lakes and Rivers, Boston University |
Dr. Assad Ahmed Al-Thukair Associate Professor Building 7, Room 126-2 +966(13)860-3827 thukair@kfupm.edu.sa
Graduate Assistants
Biography :
Dr. Assad Al-Thukair is an associate professor in bioengineering. He received his M.Sc. degree from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, USA in 1985, and his Ph.D. from Boston University, Boston, USA in 1991. He chaired the chemistry department from 1998-2004 and the life sciences department from 2014-2017. He has been a consultant to the Minister of Water and Environment since 2010. He is a member of the GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group at IMO. Dr. Al-Thukair received several scientific awards including; UNESCO, Fulbright, British Council, and the Regional Organization Award for Protection of the Marine Environment for his efforts during the 1991 oil spill crisis. His research focuses on biodegradation of PAH by bacteria and calcium carbonate recycling by endolithic cyanobacteria. He published many scientific papers related to marine pollution and oil biodegradation in the Arabian Gulf. He is an active member of several national and international scientific societies including; ROPME, UNESCO, and IMO.
Education :
- Ph.D. in Environmental Ecology, Boston University, Boston, U.S.A, 1991
- MSc. in Environmental Ecology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, U.S.A, 1985
- BSc. in Biology, Basra University, Basra, Iraq,1979
Courses Taught in KFUPM
| BIOE 210 | Biology for Engineers |
| LS 546 | Techniques in Biology |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry |
| GEO 214 | Paleontology |
| BIO 101 | Biology |
| BIOL 233 | Biology for Engineers |
| ENVS 530 | Advanced Biological Studies |
| ENVS 540 | Environmental Policy and Management |
| ENVS 542 | Concept of Environmental Management |
| ENVS 547 | Environmental Pollution |
| ENVS 554 | Ecology |
| ENVS 590 | Seminar |
| ENVS 599 | Special Topic |
| ENVS 610 | Thesis |
| LS 551 | Ecology and Evolution |
| ENVS 543 | Management of Marine Environment |
Courses Taught Outside KFUPM:
| BIO 107 | Biology I, Boston University |
| BIO 108 | Biology II, Boston University |
| BIO 613 | Microbial Ecology, Boston University |
| BIO 517 | Biology of Lakes and Rivers, Boston University |
Dr. Assad Ahmed Al-Thukair Associate Professor Building 7, Room 126-2 +966(13)860-3827 thukair@kfupm.edu.sa