Dr. Hanadi Abdelsalam is an accomplished academic and leader in mathematics, physics, and higher education. She currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Sciences at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU). She earned her PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Oxford, specializing in gravitational lensing, and has developed a strong interdisciplinary research profile spanning mathematical physics, education, and applied sciences.
Dr. Abdelsalam has extensive international academic and research experience across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. She has held academic and research positions in the Netherlands, Pennsylvania, New York, Canada, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contributing to teaching, research, and institutional development in diverse higher education environments.
In addition to her leadership roles, she has taught a wide range of mathematics and physics courses, supervised student research, and actively contributed to curriculum innovation and experiential learning strategies. She has also been engaged in institutional committees related to research, professional development, and strategic planning.
Dr. Abdelsalam’s career reflects a strong blend of global academic experience, research excellence, and strategic leadership, with a continued focus on innovation, student success, and institutional advancement.
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Ph.D. – Astrophysics from Oxford University – Oxford – Great Britain
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M.Sc. – International Centre fror Theoretical Physics (ICTP) – Trieste – Italy
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B.Sc. Hons. I – University of Khartoum – Sudan
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System for Achieving Magneto-Electronic Tunability in Spinel Ferrites for Next-Generation AI Devices; M Abdel-Aty, S Abdel-Khalek, H Abdelsalam, S Alsuhaibany, ...; GR Patent C01G 53/40
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Bioconvective peristaltic flow of third grade nanofluid with homogeneous–heterogeneous chemical reactions and entropy generation; N Khan, M Sulaiman, A Hassaballa, HM AbdelSalam, M Saif Aldien (2026) Modern Physics Letters B, Q3
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Does Inquiry-Based Learning Instruction Work for Introductory Psychology?; M Pilotti, HM Abdelsalam, A Waked (2026); Teaching of Psychology 53 (1), 24-30, Q2
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R Bakoban, HM AbdelSalam, B Younis, A Bahaddad, G Abd-Elmougod, (2025). “Inferences of accelerated generalized type-I hybrid censoring data under power hazard rate population”. Alexandria Engineering Journal 114, 353-365. (Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2024.11.101
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Z.M.H. El-Qahtani, A.M. Adam, A. ElShafaie, E.M.M. Ibrahim, A.M. Ahmed, H.M. AbdelSalam, I. Daqqa, K.T. Osman (2024). “Structural and magnetic properties of Nanoparticle Semiconductors LA_1x SRXMNO_3”. Thermal Science: International Scientific Journal (Accepted). (Q4)
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NK Arkabaev, HM AbdelSalam, I Daqqa, S Alkhalaf, H Ibnouf (2024) “Uniqueness of the Solution for the Conjugation Problem of Third-Order Partial Differential Equations and its Applications in Neural Network Regularization”. Thermal Science: International Scientific Journal (Accepted). (Q4)
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A Modwi, Z El-Qahtani, KH Ibnaouf, HM AbdelSalam, TM Albogami (2024). “AlCrO3-Grafted g-C3N4 Composite for Caduim Ions Removal: A Paradigm Shift in Environmental Remediation”. Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices 9 (4). (Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsamd.2024.100807
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A Waked, M Pilotti, HM AbdelSalam (2024). “Differences that matter: inquiry-based learning approach to research writing instruction”. Scientific Reports 14 (14), 207641 (Q1) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-78962-7
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M Pilotti, HM Abdelsalam, A Waked (2024). “Does Inquiry-Based Learning Instruction Work for Introductory Psychology?” Teaching of Psychology (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283241287495
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F Almulhim, HM Abdelsalam, W Alharbi, M AlZubaidi, G Abd-Elmougod (2024). “Inferences based on Type-I censoring risks data of power hazard rate models in the presence of partially observed causes of failure”. Thermal Science: International Scientific Journal (Accepted) (Q4)
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HM AbdelSalam, S Alkhalaf, A Bahaddad, S Abdel Khalek, M Aripov (2024). “Advanced Quantum-Based Multilevel Image Segmentation Using Optimized Thresholding Techniques”. The X INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE: - "ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS”
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HM AbdelSalam (2024). “Multiple Soiton Solutions of M-Coupled Nonlinear Fractional Differential Equations” THE IX INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE: - "ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS”
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R Eltoum, HM AbdelSalam. (2024).” Empowering Saudi Women in STEM: Assessing Readiness and Aspirations at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University (PMU)”. Social Sciences & Humanities Open (Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101199
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R Altuijri, N Raza, M Umair, M Farman, HM AbdelSalam, AA Hassaballa. (2024). “Novel solitary wave solutions and bifurcation analysis of multispecies dusty plasma consisting of cold dust grains”. Alexandria Engineering Journal 107, 480 – 490 (Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2024.07.060
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S Waheed, MAE Pilotti, HM AbdelSalam (2024). “Am I prepared for Calculus? An action-research study of female students emerging from patriarchy”. Frontiers in Education 9, 1405571. (Q2) https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2024.1405571
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A Waked, HM AbdelSalam, MW Ashraf, M Pilotti, K El Alaoui (2024). “The Impact of Falsely Detecting AI-Generated Text on Academic Assessment”. International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES); April 2024
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A Waked, MW Ashraf, HM AbdelSalam, K El Alaoui, M Pilotti. “Success Through Error: Using Error Analysis of ChatGPT Output in English as a Foreign Language Learner Writing Instruction” International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES); April 2024
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M Pilotti, K El Alaoui, HM AbdelSalam, OJ Elmoussa. (2024). “Understanding STEM and non-STEM female freshmen in the Middle East: A post-pandemic case study”. Cogent Education 11 (1), 2304365 (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2304365
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MAE Pilotti, HM Abdelsalam, Alaloui, H Al Mulhem (2024). “Has anything changed? College students’ attitudes toward instruction before, during, and after the pandemic”. The International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation 31 (1), 37-52 (Q4) https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7920/CGP/v31i01/37-52
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M Pilotti, K El Aloui, R Khan, H Abdelsalam (2023) ““Do I need to read to do well?”: a post‐pandemic case study of the reading habits and academic attainment of STEM and non‐STEM students”. Discover Education (Collection: STEM Experiences in Education) (Q2) https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-023-00059-6
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MAE Pilotti, KE Alaoui, HM Abdelsalam, R Khan (2023). “Sustainable development in action: A retrospective case study on students’ learning before, during, and after the pandemic”. Sustainability 15 (9), 7664 (Q1) https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097664
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M Pilotti, A Waked, K El Alaoui, H Abdelsalam (2023). “Changing times in the middle of East and West: Cultural dispositions three years later”. Frontiers in Education 8, 1134190 (Q2) https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1134190
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NI Mohammed, HM Abdelsalam, S Almalki, MY Abd-Rabbou (2023). “Witnessing Quantum Correlations in two coupled quantum dots under intrinsic decoherence”. Elsevier, Alexandria Engineering Journal 69, 521-527 (Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2023.01.057
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Nonparametric reconstruction of Abell 2218 from combined weak and strong lensing HM AbdelSalam, P Saha, LLR Williams The Astronomical Journal 116 (4), 1541
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Non-parametric reconstruction of cluster mass distribution from strong lensing: modelling Abell 370, HM AbdelSalam, P Saha, LLR Williams Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society 294 (4), 734-746
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Non-parametric reconstruction of cluster mass distribution from strong lensing: modelling Abell 370, HM AbdelSalam, P Saha, LLR Williams Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society 294 (4), 734-746
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Mass reconstruction from combined strong & weak lensing, HM AbdelSalam, P Saha, LLR Williams New Astronomy Reviews 42 (2), 157-161
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Strong and weak lensing analysis of cluster Abell 2219 based on optical and near infrared data, J Bezecourt, H Hoekstra, ME Gray, HM AbdelSalam, K Kuijken, RS Ellis arXiv preprint astro-ph/0001513
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Cluster Reconstruction from Combined Strong and Weak Lensing, P Saha, LLR Williams, HM AbdelSalam arXiv preprint astro-ph/9909249
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Private vs. public school education as a predictor for success for female students at a private university in Saudi Arabia, PM Deraney, HM Abdelsalam Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce 3, 1-7
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W illiam s, LLR 1998, HM AbdelSalam, P Saha AJ 116, 1541
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Cluster Mass Profiles from Lensing, H AbdelSalam, P Saha, LLR Williams Large Scale Structure: Tracks and Traces, 337-340
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Cluster mass reconstruction from combined strong and weak lensing, HM AbdelSalam Evolution of Large Scale Structure: From Recombination to Garching, 231
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Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd., CB30HA, Cambridge, UK, HM ABDELSALAM, P SAHA Large Scale Structure: Tracks And Traces-Proceedings Of 12th Potsdam …
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Gravitational lensing: nature's own weighing scales. Proceedings. Workshop on Gravitational Lensing: Nature's Own Weighing Scales, Oxford (UK), Jan 1998. HM Abdelsalam, K Blundell, J Miller, P Saha, New Astronomy Reviews 42
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Gravitational Lensing: Nature's Own Weighing Scales: Proceedings of the Workshop Held at the Department of Physics and Mansfield College, Oxford University, Oxford, UK, January .. H AbdelSalam, Elsevier Science BV
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Cluster mass profiles from gravitational lensing. HM AbdelSalam, University of Oxford
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Physics for Engineers I & II
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Calculus I, II & III
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Linera Algebra & Ordinary Differential Equations
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Statistical Methods for Business
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Probability and Statistics
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Quantum Mechanics
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Cosmology & Theoretical Astrophysics
Research Interests:
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Cosmology and Astrophysics
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Mathematical Physics and Quantum Systems
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Statistics and Applied Mathematics
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Computational and Interdisciplinary Science
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STEM Education Research
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Educational Data & Student Success Analytics
