As part of the scientific and research activities of the Department of Physics at UQU College of Applied Sciences, the Department received Dr. Moffat Jonhatan and Eng. Victor Debbas from the British Company, Oxford Instruments Analysum Research, specialized in the development of scientific and research devices.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Khalid bin Thamir Al-Thaqafi, on behalf of the Head of the Department of Physics, Dr. Salih Al-Luqmani, along with Dr. Muhammad Omar Bostimi and the academic staff, welcomed the guests and briefed them about the research capabilities of the Department. They also outlined the research priorities of the members of the academic staff to keep pace with the University's endeavors in serving the community and supporting economy and energy. This led to a fruitful discussion with the guests.

Then Dr. Jonhatan Moffat spoke about the research areas of materials science and the latest development and results in this field, as well as the latest research devices serving the educational and research process and the capabilities of their company. Emphasis was placed on the most important microscopic devices, including "Atomic Force Microscopy": a very high-resolution type of scanning probe microscopy that reduces the vibration effects resulting from the building or the table which should be avoided to achieve the best results and measurements.

It should be noted that the Department of Physics owns this unique technology, which is one of a kind in the University. This technology can be used to measure the surface structure of a sample at the micro- and nanoscale. It can also measure the electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties of samples and nanomaterials.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Khalid Al-Thaqafi extended his thanks to the visitors for the scientific discussion which enriched the meeting.