Prof. K.S. Abdel Halim is a professor of Materials Science & Eng. in the Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Hail. Currently, he is the Vice Dean for Quality & Development, and has been from Sept. 2019 until today. He got his Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Materials Science Engineering and Technology, St. Petersburg State Technical University, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2001. He was awarded the State Prize in Advanced Engineering Technology from Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT, Egypt) in 2014 and a Medal of Excellence, first degree, from the president of Egypt in Aug. 2017. He has published more than 85 research papers in international journals and conferences, 2 published chapter books, and 25 funded projects. He is a potential reviewer in 15 international journals and member of 25 academic committees.