Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited (Qafac) have signed a three-year sponsorship agreement to establish a Professorial Environmental Materials Chair at QU’s Centre for Advanced Materials (CAM).
The agreement was signed by QU president Professor Sheikha Abdulla al-Misnad and Qafac CEO Nasser Jeham al-Kuwari in the presence of CAM director Dr Mariam Ali al-Maadeed, as well as several officials from QU and Qafac.
As per the agreement, QU will provide consultation services to Qafac, as well as training courses for selected Qafac employees, while Qafac will fund the Chair position during the three-year term.
Professor al-Misnad stated that the agreement will definitely enhance the research on materials science and technology.
“By developing a strong platform of mutual co-operation with Qafac, we demonstrate our commitment to supporting the industrial sector in Qatar. This agreement will be an effective tool to bridge the relationship between academic education and industry. It will serve to attract Qatari students to science and boost their sense of responsibility to contribute to the National Vision and the future of Qatar.”
Al-Kuwari pointed out that Qafac has been co-operating with Qatar University over many years.
“One of Qafac’s core values is ‘green thinking’ and we are aware of the country’s challenge to reduce the CO2 emissions hence it became obvious to us that sponsoring a professional Chair in the CO2 Environmental studies, emission control and utilisation would be the right choice and in perfect alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. We believe that sponsoring a professional Chair will benefit both parties and enrich student knowledge,” he said.
Dr al-Maadeed observed that the agreement will offer knowledgeable support to energy and industrial sectors as well as to learning community in Qatar.
