Congratulations to Iyad Ba Gari on successfully completing his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California! His doctoral research developed new computational MRI methods to improve the study of brain structure and white-matter pathways across large and diverse populations. Iyad is now a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University, where his research explores how genes, brain circuitry, and behavior are connected in neurodevelopmental and neuropsyc

"My name is Osamah Ba Hamid. I'm a graduate student, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management Information Systems at the University of Arizona. My focus is on the intersection of data, technology, and business processes to help organizations make better decisions. This summer I had the opportunity to apply those interests at Shamrock Foods Company. I worked as a Data Maintenance Intern with the Data Governance and Enterprise Data Management team on the M

"My name is Mohammed Ba Sabbea, and I am a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. I work in the RF and Microwave research group. My research focuses on acoustic filter BAW/SAW devices and their role in wireless communication systems. This summer, I worked on improving the design and modeling of my devices; however, my work also requires fabrication in cleanrooms. I developed and evaluated designs, used computer modelling to study ho

"My name is Ahmed Ba Tis, and I am a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago. My research centers on urban planning challenges in contexts of crisis and displacement, including post-war reconstruction, the upgrading of informal settlements, and — most recently — temporary housing solutions for displaced populations. I am driven by a commitment to designing environments that restore dignity and stability for commu

"I am Zeyad Mahmood, a Civil Engineering master’s student at the University of Manitoba. After completing my undergraduate degree in Construction Engineering, I am specializing in construction materials by conducting research on Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs). As a Mitacs Accelerate Program Intern, my goal is to develop and evaluate agricultural waste utilization to produce low-carbon concrete. My research studies the utilization of oat husk ash as agricultural

"My name is Ayman Saeed, and I am a Master of Science (MSc) student in Civil Engineering at the University of Alberta and a passionate debater. I completed my Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Construction Engineering at the American University in Cairo (AUC) a year ago and began my MSc, specializing in Transportation Engineering, at the University of Alberta in early 2026. Working directly with the City of Edmonton (CoE), I aim to develop fully automated solutions to emer

"My name is Mohammed Ba Dughaish, and I am a third-year PhD candidate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. My academic interests center on sustainable materials design, particularly the development of bio-based porous materials that can replace petroleum-derived counterparts in high-performance engineering applications. I am especially drawn to the intersection of materials chemistry and functional performance, where fundamental

"My name is Abdullah Al-Aidaros. This fall, I will be a senior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Supply Chain Management. My academic interests revolve around the intersection of operations/process improvement, management, and data analytics. This summer, I am working as a Continuous Improvement Intern at KLN Family Brands. My internship is with Tuffy’s Pet Food, which is a subsidiary

"I am Abdulrahman Baobaid. I am transitioning to my last year of my undergraduate degree in physics at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN). In my three years at UMN, I have become interested in experimental plasma physics – dubbed the fourth state of matter – and its intersection with atomic physics and its relevance to fusion energy. After I graduate, I will pursue a PhD in physics to build a career in plasma and fusion science. This summer, I am working as a resea

"My name is Mohammed Al-Jawi, and I recently completed my first year at Western Kentucky University, where I am pursuing a degree in Data Science with a minor in Computer Science. As I prepare to begin my sophomore year, I have been looking for opportunities to gain practical experience and better understand how technology is used outside the classroom. This summer, I am completing an internship with the Kentucky Mesonet, a statewide weather and environmental monitoring net

As we start to get into the full swing of summer, we wanted to shift the spotlight to our students and some of their exciting internships and projects with our "Beyond the Classroom" series. It brings us great pride to share these journeys, and we will be highlighting a new one every week. Here at The Hadhramout Foundation, we hope this new series encourages everyone to generously take action this summer. All contributions fund more than just a tuition bill; they also help c

We can celebrate Arab Heritage Month this year by investing in the very minds that will preserve and advance our culture for future generations. By funding scholarships, we transform celebration into action, ensuring that Yemeni students have the tools to lead, innovate, and rebuild their homeland. This month, let's move beyond celebration and take action. Your contribution to the Hadhramout Foundation funds more than just a tuition bill; it also helps create a future where Y

A new paper by Hamad Aldhlea was recently published: " The Prominent Role of the Hadhramout Foundation - Human Development in Yemen in Promoting Peace Education and Sustainable Development Through Its Educational Programs Yemen's intractable conflict and state fragility have severely undermined the country’s education system, so in this tough context, local civil society organizations have emerged as critical actors in addressing educational gaps and advancing peacebuilding.

Aamena Bakarmom recently presented a paper entitled "Automated Building Geometry Correction for Energy Equity": "This paper addresses a critical gap in how energy use is estimated in low-income communities. Many large-scale energy models rely on simplified building shapes and outdated assumptions, which can underestimate or misrepresent real energy needs in vulnerable neighborhoods. Using updated parcel and spatial data, this study corrects building size and geometry in dig

HADHRAMOUT FOUNDATION LAUNCHES RAMADAN EDUCATION DRIVE Target: CAD $20,000 & USD $50,000 by March 19,  2026 During Ramadan—a month traditionally marked by reflection, generosity, and community—the Hadhramout Foundation is amplifying its mission: fund university tuition for Yemeni students studying across the United States and Canada. Each contribution does more than cover a semester’s worth of fees; it can help a future teacher, a health‑care professional, an entrepreneur, or

Over the weekend, Abdullah Al-Aidaros participated in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) North Central Conference at Iowa State University: "It was an incredible opportunity to connect with students and professionals from across the region, learn from industry leaders, and exchange ideas on operations, optimization, and the evolving future of our field. Thanks to the Hadhramout Foundation and the incredible support you provide, we are given the opportuni

Abdulrahman Baobaid recently got the opportunity to present his summer research at the American Physical Society Conference - Division of Plasma Physics, the largest conference in North America in Long Beach, California: "My research is on plasma physics, which is considered to be the 4th and most abundant phase of matter in the universe. In the summer, I worked on plasma diagnostics, which can help us to measure the relevant plasma parameters to understand the plasma behavio

At the Diabetes Canada (D.C) and Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (CSEM) Annual Conference 2024 in Toronto, Canada , Mohammed Abubaker presented new research findings in a presentation entitled "Protecting Cells from Senescence: The Key to Controlling Aging and Metabolism". His research explores the mechanisms of cellular aging and how a defect in metabolic control can accelerate age-related pathologies and functional decline in cells and mice models. You can

"I attended a summer research program at the Aortic Institute of Yale–New Haven Hospital at the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. While there, I worked on a research project entitled “How Many Patients with Silent Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Can Be Detected by the ‘Guilt-by-Association’ Paradigm?” under the direct supervision of Professor John Elefteriades, Director of the Aortic Institute at Yale–New Haven, Section of Cardiac Surgery. While workin

"A pioneering medical innovation by Consultant Dr. Nasser Al-Dhaibani and his medical team at King Abdullah Medical City, Kingdom of...