Assist. Prof. Dr. JAMAL AL-ZAIN | Nuclear and Radiation physics | Best Researcher Award

Sana’a University Yemen

Jamal Al-Zain is an Assistant Professor at Sana’a University, Yemen, specializing in nuclear science and technology. He holds a Ph.D. from Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Morocco, focusing on coupled neutronics and thermal-hydraulics simulation. With extensive experience in nuclear engineering, radiation physics, and computational modeling, he has contributed to research on reactor physics and radiotherapy dosimetry. His expertise spans neutron transport codes, Monte Carlo simulations, and reactor safety analysis. Dr. Al-Zain is an active reviewer for renowned journals in nuclear engineering and radiation sciences. He has received multiple awards for academic excellence and innovative research contributions.

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🎓 Education

 Ph.D. (2018-2022) – Nuclear Science and Technology, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Morocco. Research on coupled neutronics and thermal-hydraulics simulation for MNSR research reactors.. M.Sc. (2015-2017) – Physics of Matter and Nuclear Radiations, Abdelmalek Essaadi University. Focus on radiotherapy dosimetric precision using Monte Carlo-based GAMOS code. B.Sc. (2005-2008) – Physics, Sana’a University, Yemen. Specialization in physics and mathematics.

💼 Experience

 Assistant Professor (2022-Present) – Sana’a University, teaching nuclear engineering, medical physics, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics. Lecturer (2022-2023) – Department of Physics, Sana’a University, focusing on nuclear physics and thermal dynamics. Academic Examiner (2018-2021) – Committee member for master’s thesis evaluations at Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Morocco. Research Assistant (2011-2013) – Faculty of Science, Sana’a University, contributing to experimental physics research. High School Teacher (2009-2011) – Taught physics and mathematics in Yemen.

🏆 Awards and Honors

 2024 – Editorial Board Member for Innovative Research at the 4th International Chemists Awards. 2022 – Honored by the Yemeni Embassy in Rabat for Excellence in Scientific Research. 2009 – Recognized as a top physics student in Yemeni public universities. 2003 – Ranked among the top high school students in his district.

🔬 Research Focus

 Neutronics & Thermal-Hydraulics – Development of numerical simulation models for reactor safety analysis.  Monte Carlo Simulations – Application of OpenMC, MCNP6, and GAMOS for radiation transport and dosimetry. Nuclear Reactor Physics – Burnup calculations, neutron poisoning effects, and core performance studies. Medical Physics – Dosimetric modeling for precision radiotherapy treatments. Computational Physics – Advanced coding expertise in Python, FORTRAN, MATLAB, and nuclear simulation software.

🎯 Conclusion

📚 Publications

• Title: Validation of BEAMnrc Monte Carlo model for a 12 MV photon beam
  Year: 2018
  Authors: M. Mohammed, T. El Bardouni, E. Chakir, M. Saeed, J. Al Zain, L. Mohamed
  Citation Count: 15

 

• Title: Deterministic evaluation of safety parameters and neutron flux spectra in the MNSR research reactor using DRAGON-4 code
  Year: 2018
  Authors: J. Al Zain, O. El Hajjaji, T. El Bardouni, H. Boukhal
  Citation Count: 12

 

• Title: Validation of DRAGON4/DONJON4 simulation methodology for a typical MNSR by calculating reactivity feedback coefficient and neutron flux
  Year: 2018
  Authors: J. Al Zain, O. El Hajjaji, T. El Bardouni, H. Boukhal, O. Jaï
  Citation Count: 10

 

• Title: Validation of deterministic code DRAGON5 for the fuel depletion analysis of a PWR pin-cell benchmark
  Year: 2021
  Authors: J. Al Zain, O. El Hajjaji, T. El Bardouni, M. Lahdour
  Citation Count: 8

 

• Title: Neutronic and burn‐up calculations of the (ThO2‐UO2) pin cell benchmark using DRAGON5 and MCNP6.2 codes with ENDF/B‐VIII.0 nuclear data library
  Year: 2021
  Authors: J. Al Zain, O. El Hajjaji, T. El Bardouni, M. Lahdour, T. El Ghalbzouri
  Citation Count: 8