emirates7 - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has extended his congratulations to Professor Omar Yaghi, a Chemistry Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, for receiving the prestigious Great Arab Minds Award in Natural Sciences.
In a post on X, Sheikh Mohammed commended Professor Yaghi's remarkable contributions to reticular chemistry and highlighted the significance of his innovations in tackling critical global issues related to energy, water, and the environment.
"Professor Omar Yaghi, originally from Jordan, has achieved groundbreaking advancements in reticular chemistry, leading to innovative applications that address urgent global challenges. With over 300 research publications and more than 250,000 citations, his work stands as a testament to excellence. We celebrate his scientific accomplishments and reaffirm that our region is abundant with minds capable of making profound contributions to human knowledge," Sheikh Mohammed stated.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Great Arab Minds Higher Committee, personally informed Professor Yaghi of his award via a video call. Al Gergawi emphasized that the recognition aligns with Sheikh Mohammed's vision to honor and nurture exceptional Arab talent, particularly in the natural sciences, as part of a larger mission to promote innovation and excellence throughout the Arab world.
"Your groundbreaking contributions to chemistry, a field historically significant to our region, and your development of advanced materials that improve human lives, make us incredibly proud," Al Gergawi told Yaghi. "You are a beacon of Arab scientific innovation, advancing global knowledge and inspiring the next generation of young scientists across the Arab world."
Al Gergawi also encouraged researchers in the Arab region to pursue careers in fields such as chemistry, physics, and biology to spearhead the next era of innovation and drive progress in foundational sciences critical to humanity's development.
Professor Yaghi is renowned for pioneering reticular chemistry, a transformative field focused on assembling molecular building blocks into open frameworks using robust chemical bonds. His research has revolutionized material science, leading to the creation of advanced materials such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs). These materials have a wide range of applications, including carbon capture, clean energy generation, water harvesting, and catalysis.
Through his groundbreaking work, Professor Yaghi has significantly advanced material science, offering sustainable solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges and paving the way for a better future.
In a post on X, Sheikh Mohammed commended Professor Yaghi's remarkable contributions to reticular chemistry and highlighted the significance of his innovations in tackling critical global issues related to energy, water, and the environment.
"Professor Omar Yaghi, originally from Jordan, has achieved groundbreaking advancements in reticular chemistry, leading to innovative applications that address urgent global challenges. With over 300 research publications and more than 250,000 citations, his work stands as a testament to excellence. We celebrate his scientific accomplishments and reaffirm that our region is abundant with minds capable of making profound contributions to human knowledge," Sheikh Mohammed stated.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Great Arab Minds Higher Committee, personally informed Professor Yaghi of his award via a video call. Al Gergawi emphasized that the recognition aligns with Sheikh Mohammed's vision to honor and nurture exceptional Arab talent, particularly in the natural sciences, as part of a larger mission to promote innovation and excellence throughout the Arab world.
"Your groundbreaking contributions to chemistry, a field historically significant to our region, and your development of advanced materials that improve human lives, make us incredibly proud," Al Gergawi told Yaghi. "You are a beacon of Arab scientific innovation, advancing global knowledge and inspiring the next generation of young scientists across the Arab world."
Al Gergawi also encouraged researchers in the Arab region to pursue careers in fields such as chemistry, physics, and biology to spearhead the next era of innovation and drive progress in foundational sciences critical to humanity's development.
Professor Yaghi is renowned for pioneering reticular chemistry, a transformative field focused on assembling molecular building blocks into open frameworks using robust chemical bonds. His research has revolutionized material science, leading to the creation of advanced materials such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs). These materials have a wide range of applications, including carbon capture, clean energy generation, water harvesting, and catalysis.
Through his groundbreaking work, Professor Yaghi has significantly advanced material science, offering sustainable solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges and paving the way for a better future.