Hikmat S. Hilal is a Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Advanced Materials. He obtained his Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees from the University of Manchester in 1980 and 2016, respectively. Since 1980 he has been with the An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. His teaching activities span organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials, catalysis, solid state and semiconductors, group theory, organometallics and structural methods. Hilal’s research involves organic reaction catalysis, solar energy utilization in electricity production and water purification and disinfection. Environmental preservation and waste recycling are active areas. His group includes colleagues and students who have published more than 150 articles and more than 100 conference presentations (mostly invited). They have published five books and research book chapters together with a patent.