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Towards Impactful Contribution to the SDGs
Greening, Resilience, Transformative Technology, and Collaborative Partnerships
Quick Highlights
SURC95 Conference Sessions
Community, Sustainability, Industry, Advanced Tech, Student Research Output
Peer Review
Originality, technical depth, research depth, relevance
Abstract Format
300–350 words • Word file • Arial 11 • 1.5 spacing • 2cm margins • 5 keywords
About SURC9
SURC9 focuses on impactful contributions to the UN SDGs through greening, resilience, transformative technology, and collaborative partnerships.
Conference Sessions
The Connecting Communities Research Session brings together multidisciplinary researchers in the humanities and social sciences, working on community development and exchange, intercultural and interlingual communication, and the dynamics of engagement and exclusion. Members represent diverse disciplines, including Arabic and English studies, linguistics, education, translation, literature, discourse analysis, and law.
Emerging and Advanced Technology
The Emerging and Advanced Technology Research Session is a multidisciplinary research effort into the theory and practical development of engineering, computer science, and other applied sciences, with their innovative technological applications.
The Enterprise and Industry Session at Sohar University focuses on fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research that connects academia with industry, aiming to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development at local, regional, and international levels.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Research Session is a multidisciplinary academic initiative that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Oman’s national development priorities. It brings together researchers from diverse disciplines to apply expertise in environmental engineering, mathematical modelling, and sustainable environmental management to address critical environmental challenges relevant to resource efficiency, climate resilience, water and waste management, clean energy, and sustainable development.
Students Research Output
This session focuses on showcasing high-quality research outputs produced by students across disciplines. It highlights innovative research methodologies, original contributions to knowledge, and the practical and societal impact of student research aligned with national priorities and sustainable development goals.
Abstract Submission Requirements
Prepare your abstract following the official guidelines.
Presentation Template (SURC9)
Download and use the official SURC9 presentation template for preparing all oral and poster presentations. Please ensure that your presentation strictly follows this template.
Important Dates
Keynote Speakers (SURC9)
Dr. Abdullah Al Abri
Dr. Abdullah Sulaiman Al Abri , a leading international expert in energy transition and sustainability, is currently serving as Vice President for Sustainability at SOHAR Port and Freezone, Oman. In this role, he leads the strategic integration of sustainability across one of the region’s most significant industrial and logistics hubs, advancing initiatives in clean energy deployment, industrial decarbonization, and green hydrogen development in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Oman Vision 2040.
Professor Khalifa Al Jabri
Professor Khalifa Al Jabri is a Professor of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield, UK. Ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists, his research focuses on sustainable materials, structural fire engineering, earthquake engineering, and infrastructure sustainability.
Honourable Dr. Aisha Hamad Said Al Darmaki
Honourable Dr Aisha Al Darmaki is a Member of the State Council of Oman and an Assistant Professor at Arab Open University, Muscat, with academic expertise and contributions in higher education and public service.
Dr. Musab Al Rawi
Dr. Musab Al Rawi is Director of the ICESCO Chair for Artificial Intelligence Ethics and an academic with over 12 years of experience in computer technology and robotics engineering. His research focuses on AI governance, ethics, fairness, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education, public policy, and digital transformation
Dr. Maha K. Al Balushi
Dr. Maha, as a marketing specialist, emphasizes promoting responsible consumption and sustainable use of products, ensuring that her strategies encourage ethical purchasing decisions and environmental awareness among consumers.
Dr. Khalid Saif Salim Al Umairi
An expert in curriculum development and mathematics education, Dr. Khalid Al Umairi focuses on evidence-based teaching, learner motivation, and data-driven educational research—closely aligning with SURC9 themes of research excellence, innovation in education, and impact-oriented scholarship.
Potential Journals for Publication
Selected papers may be published in Sohar University journals, and in two ACAA journals: Applied Computing Journal (ACJ) and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Development Journal (AIRDJ).
SURC9 – Call for Papers Poster
Towards Impactful Contribution to the SDGs
SURC9 and History
- Dragan Gašević – Monash University, Australia
- Zian Cao – UNESCO-ICHEI, China
- Prof. Abdulnasir Hossen – Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
- Dr. Musab Al-Rawi – University of Technology and Applied Science, Oman
- Mr. Ville Valtonen – MinnaLearn, Finland
- Dr. Salim M. Araji – ESCWA
- Prof. Dale Keifer – University of Southern California, USA
Highlights Gallery (SURC8)
