CURRICULUM VITAE
Saif Amer Salim Al-Mamari
Sultanate of Oman
E-mail: saifa@squ.edu.om
Telephone:
Mobile +968 99411146,
Office: 24146806 Fax: +968 24146810
Personal
Date of Birth: 1/1/1973
Nationality: Omani
Education & Qualifications
BSc in Geology
(1998, SQU).
Work Experience
Central Analytical and Applied Research Unit (CAARU)
SEM/XRD Application Specialist
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2006-Present
Am responsible in operating the new model of Panalytical X-ray diffraction
(XRD) which is a high resolution XRD and the new Jeol field Emission
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) beside the old SEM (Jeol 840A).
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Preparing samples for the XRD and SEM, discussing results with clients and
making reports.
Performing routine maintenance on the instruments and related equipment
like chiller, carbon coating, gold coating, etc.
Currently am leading the Material Sciences team in the unit which is also my
research main interest. Am involved in several projects within and outside
SQU dealing with analyzing samples by XRD and SEM. Samples varies from
biological samples, polymer, soils, rocks, thin films, steels, alloys, cements,
ceramics, etc.
In addition to research samples, I also analyze samples from industry as part
of the services the unit offer to industry within and outside Oman.
Earth Sciences Department
Senior Technician
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1999-2011
I was appointed in the department as the responsible of operating SEM (Jeol
840A) and the X- ray Diffraction.
Since my appointment I had intensive training in both SEM and XRD.
I was assisting researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in
their work related to SEM and XRD.
I was part of the Cryogenic SEM project between PDO, Earth Science
Department (College of Sciences) and College of Engineering. The project
dealt with analysis core samples by using Cry-SEM.
In 2006, I have been nominated to represent Earth Science Department in
CAARU beside my duties in Earth Science Department till 2011 when
became officially and fully transferred to CAARU.
Additional Skills and Capabilities
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I design and conduct training courses and workshops on XRD and SEM for
candidates outside as well as inside the SQU.
I also have some knowledge in operating the X-Ray Fluorescence in the unit.
Beside my technical abilities, I also do some administrative work in assisting
CAARU In-Charge as well as deputizing her duties in her absence.
Workshops and Training
1. Basic operation of Jeol Field Emision SEM, SQU, 2013.
2. Training course in Specific Application in Highscore Pulse (XRD Software),
Netherlands, 2011.
3. Microscopy course in Reading Univertsty, UK,2010.
4. Adobe Photoshop and Flash course, IITC Tanning Center, Oman, 2007.
5. Basic X –Ray Diffraction Course, Netherlands, 2006.
6. Formation Damage Cryogenic Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) In Correx
Labs in Aberdeen, UK, 2005.
7. Cryogenic SEM analysis in Edinburgh University, UK, 2005.
8. Microscopy and Microanalysis Training Course, University of Sydney, Australia,
March 2003.
9. Workshop in Health Safety and Environment Awareness Organized by PDO and
Shell Representative Office, Oman, 2003.
10. Training course in X-Ray Florescence Analysis, SQU, 2000.
11. Training course in X-Ray Diffraction Analysis, SQU, 2000.
Posters & Publications
References
Available on request.