Personal Information

 Associate Professor

Department of  Physics

Faculty of Sciences

Contact Information

Phone: 0126400000 Ext. 64561

Email: abihgez@kau.edu.sa

Sadek Husseyn Mubarek ZEGHIB

 Associate Professor

Profile

Sadek, Zeghib, Algerian nuclear physicist and researcher.

Ph.D. and MSc from Purdue University at West Lafayette , Indiana – USA, Experimental and Applied Nuclear Physics.   (GPA : 5.5/6)

Achievements: Discovery of unusually large number (thirty-eight -38) of new nuclear states along with a more complete decay scheme (for 82 identified states) of Silver Ag111 nucleus (Sadek's nucleus as described) using proton-gamma-gamma coincidence nuclear technique. (Nuclear Data Sheets (link below): Reference 87Ze04).

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090375203900160

A major new research program was build on these exciting discoveries as reported by my supervisor Pr. P.C. Simms. Four (4) PhD theses on 97,99,101, 93Tc isotopes were performed using the same technique in the nineties. ALLAH (God) willing, I was responsible for the calculation and interpretation of the results for 97, 99 and 101 Tc isotopes (of three PhD theses work) during my scientific visit 1994-1995 at “my respected” Purdue University.

Currently, I am pursuing research work in applied nuclear physics (with available resources) to radiation hazard assessment from environmental samples, radio-geological hazard, radiation shielding. In parallel, complementary research on theoretical nuclear structure of transitional nuclei was conducted for convenience. Research interests are broader depending on equipment availability.

 

  • Major field: Experimental and Applied nuclear Physics (Ph.D.). Purdue University at West Lafayette - Indiana – USA
  • Minor field: General Physics and Solid State Physics (MSc). Purdue University at West Lafayette - Indiana – USA
  • Sub-minor field: Physics - option : Electronic Physics (BSc = D.E.S). University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene of Algiers- Algeria

Education

  • 1979

    Bachelor degree from PhysicsScience, University of Science and Technology of Algiers - Algeria, الجزائر العاصمة, الجــزائــر

  • 1982

    Master degree from PhysicsScience, Purdue University- West Lafayette Indiana –USA, West Lafayette Indiana –USA, امــريــكـا

  • 1986

    Doctorate degree from PhysicsScience, Purdue University- West Lafayette Indiana –USA, West Lafayette Indiana –USA, امــريــكـا

Employment

  • 1979-1980

    Assistant, University of Constantine - Algeria, قسنطينة, الجــزائــر

  • 1985-1986

    Teaching (Lab) Assistant, Purdue University at West Lafayette, انديانا بأمريكا, امــريــكـا

  • 1986-1988

    Assistant Professor, University of Constantine - Algeria, قسنطينة , الجــزائــر

  • 1988-1997

    Associate Professor, University of Constantine - Algeria, قسنطينة, الجــزائــر

  • 1989-1992

    Chairman of the scientific council for the institute of science and technology, University of Constantine - Algeria, قسنطينة, الجــزائــر

  • 1991-1992

    Regional Inspector of Pedagogy for Eastern Algeria universities - Ministry of Higher Education, University of Constantine - Algeria, قسنطينة, الجــزائــر

  • 1997-2003

    Assistant Professor, King Khaled University, أبها, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2003-2004

    Associate Professor, University of Constantine - Algeria, قسنطينة, الجــزائــر

  • 2004-2006

    Assistant Professor, King Khaled University , أبها, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2006-2017

    Associate Professor, Taif University, الطائف, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2008-2017

    Chairman of quality and academic accreditation for physics department at Taif University ( 9 years )., Taif University, الطائف, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2019-حاليا

    Medical Physics program coordinator for NCAAA and ABET accreditations, King Abdulaziz University , جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2019-حاليا

    Associate Professor, King Abdulaziz University , جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

Research Interests

Research Interests 

  1. Applied nuclear physics to different sectors (medical, industry, agriculture, mineralogy, forensic science, geology, …etc) by using Non Destructive Techniques such as neutron activation analysis (NAA), Proton (particle) induced X-ray Emission (PIXE), AMS (Accelerator mass Spectrometry), EDXRF,…etc.
  2. -Use and application of radioisotopes in various fields.
  3. Use of Nuclear Accelerators for nuclear structure studies (excitation functions, coincidences, angular distributions, polarization) such as nuclear structure of transitional nuclei.
  4. Nuclear structure of transitional nuclei (theoretical).
  5. Environmental radioactivity ( rocks , soils, water, plants , radon gas i.e. external and internal exposure )
  6. Radiation Detection and measurements.
  7. Health physics and radiation protection.
  8. Radio-geological hazard (external exposure and internal exposure).
  9. Radiation dosimetry.
  10. Radiation shielding.

Remark : 

1- A master degree student is under supervision in topic 8

2- A PhD student is under supervision in topic 7  :   https://doi.org/10.3390/polym 15092142

Scientific interests

البحوث العلمية  

Scientific publications

 

Journals publications

Google Scholar link :

https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=%22sadek+zeghib%22&oq

 

1- Sadek Zeghib, F.A.Rickey and P.C. Simms, Tandem Accelerator Laboratory,

Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana -USA.

"Interpretation of states in 105Ag utilizing a particle-rotor model",

Phys.Rev.C34,1451 (Oct.86)   -ISI- . https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.34.1451

                                                           

 

2- Sadek Zeghib, F.A.Rickey , G.S.Samudra, P.C. Simms and Ning Wang

Tandem Accelerator Laboratory, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana -USA.

"111Ag Utilizing (3He,png) reactions : A rotational nucleus with

intermediate deformation",

Phys.Rev.C36,939 (Sep.87).    -ISI-  https://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.36.939

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3-Ning Wang, F.A.Rickey, G.S.Samudra, P.C. Simms and Sadek Zeghib

Tandem Accelerator Laboratory, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana -USA.

"111Cd from the (3He,png) reaction and a rotational interpretation",

Phys.Rev.C37,613(Feb.88).   -ISI-   10.1103/PhysRevC.37.613

                                                         

 

4- G.S.Samudra, K.D.Carnes, F.A.Rickey, P.C. Simms and Sadek Zeghib

Tandem Accelerator Laboratory, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana -USA.

"Non-yrast states in even-even 98Ru ",

Phys.Rev.C37,605 (Feb.88).    -ISI-  https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.37.605

                                                          

 

5- Hurol Aslan1, Ben Crowe, Tim Dague, D.G.Savage, Sadek Zeghib,

F.A.Rickey, P.C. Simms Tandem Accelerator Laboratory, Purdue University,

Lafayette, Indiana -USA.

"97 Tc produced by the ( 3He,png ) reaction ",

Phys.Rev.C54,576 (Aug.96).   -ISI- https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.54.576

                                                          

 

6- D.G.Savage, Hurol Aslan, Ben Crowe,Tim Dague, Sadek Zeghib, F.A.Rickey

, P.C. Simms Tandem Accelerator Laboratory, Purdue University, Lafayette,

Indiana -USA.

"101 Tc produced by the ( 3He,png ) reaction ",

Phys.Rev.C55,120 (Jan.97).   https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.55.120                ISI 

 

7- Ben Crowe, D.G.Savage, Hurol Aslan, Tim Dague, Sadek Zeghib, F.A.Rickey

, P.C. Simms Tandem Accelerator Laboratory, Purdue University, Lafayette,

Indiana -USA.

"99Tc produced by the ( 3He,png ) reaction ",

Phys.Rev.C57,590 (Feb.98).   https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevC.57.590      -ISI-

                                                                                                                                 

 

8. Sadek Zeghib

" 95Tc : A rotational nucleus with intermediate deformation. "

Physica Scripta . Vol 67 , 106-111 ( Feb. 2003 ) .

https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1238/Physica.Regular.067a00106   -ISI-

                                                                                                                      

 

9- Sadek Zeghib

" 113Cd : A rotational nucleus with small deformation. "

Physica Scripta . Vol 76 , 336-342 ( Sep. 2007 ) .

https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0031-8949/76/4/010   -ISI-

                                                                                                       

10- Sadek Zeghib

Particle-rotor model interpretation of nuclear states in 127I

Physica Scripta . Vol 81 , 025201 ( Jan. 2010 ) : Ibid. 84, 069501 (2011).

https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0031-8949/81/02/025201        -ISI-

                                                                                                                

 

 

11- Aydarous, S. A., Zeghib, S. & Al-Dughmah, M.

Measurements of natural radioactivity and resulting radiation doses from commercial granites.

Radiat. Prot. Dosim, 142 (2), 363-368, (2010). DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncq216     -ISI-

 

 

12- Sadek Zeghib

" Particle–rotor model interpretation of rotational features in 125I. "

Canadian Journal of Physics, 2012, 90(5): 413-424, 10.1139/p2012-034    

https://doi.org/10.1139/p2012-034                -ISI-

 

 

13- A.SH. AYDAROUS, SADEK ZEGHIB AND MOHAMMED EL-DAGHMAH*

 “ Measurements of the natural radioactivity in building materials (raw and manufactured), other than granites in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”.

Radiat Prot Environ 2011;34:229-34                                    

Available from: http://www.rpe.org.in/text.asp?2011/34/4/229/106091

 

 

 

14-Abdulsamad Marghilani, Abdulkadir Aydarous and Sadek Zeghib.

"Virtual nuclear laboratory for undergraduate students ".

Journal of Applied Sciences, 2013.

ISSN 1812-5654 / DOI: 10.3923/jas.2013.907.912

           

 

15- Sadek ZEGHIB

103Tc nuclear structure and systematic evolution of states of g9/2 parentage in odd-A         95, 97,99,101,103Tc isotopes

Canadian Journal of Physics, 2015, 93(8): 862-870, https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/cjp-2014-0558             -ISI-

 

 

16- Sadek Zeghib*, Abdulkadir Sh. Aydarous, Ali Al-Qahtany

Radiological Hazard Assessment of Raw Granites

from Ranyah, KSA

Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 2016, 4, 24-38            https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=70646

 

 

17- Sadek Zeghib

105Tc nuclear structure and systematic evolution of states of 1/2+[431] intruder band in odd-A  95, 97, 99,101,103,105,107Tc isotopes.

Canadian Journal of Physics, Volume 99, Number 2, February 2021

 https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/cjp-2020-0008?journalCode=cjp    -ISI-

                                                                                                             

 

 

  • 1- A. Aydarous, Sadek Zeghib , Shittu Abdullahi , Hamoud Al-Subaie “Radiological hazard assessment and sensitivity analysis for soil samples in Taghdoua area of Ranyah, Saudi Arabia”.  Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences Volume 15 (2022) 119–128.

 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrras.2022.05.006

                                                                       ISI

 

19- Alsaab, A.H.; Zeghib, S. Study of Prepared Lead-Free Polymer        Nanocomposites for X- and Gamma-ray Shielding in Healthcare Applications. Polymers 2023, 15, 2142.

        https://doi.org/10.3390/polym 15092142

                                                                          ISI

 

 

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Conferences and Seminars

 

1- S. Zeghib and A. Aydarous. “Rapid, efficient, reliable, cost effective method to assess radiation safety of granite tiles materials with specified dimensions used in building construction”, International Workshop on Real Time Measurement, Instrumentation & Control [RTMIC], IEEE NPSS (Toronto), UOIT, Oshawa, ON, Canada, 25 & 26 June, 2010.

2- A. Aydarous, A. Marghilani, S. Zaghib, S. Khan, M. Al Towairqi and M.Alsulimane, “Virtual Nuclear Laboratory for E-Learning” 3rd International conference for e-Learning and distance learning, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 4-7 Feb. 2013.

3- Sadek. Zeghib, “99Tc (Technetium 99) : A rotational nucleus with intermediate deformation & systemetic in odd A Tc nuclei”, Second Symposium : Physics between theory and application, Saudi Physical Society, Saudi Physical Society, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 88-90 (2005).

4- Sadek Zeghib , “ 103Tc nuclear structure and systematics in odd-A 95,97,99,101,103,105Tc nuclei “. Third Saudi International Meeting on Frontiers of Physics. Jazan University: February 18-20-2014

5- Sadek Zeghib, “Interpretation of states in 97Tc and 99Tc utilizing a particle-rotor model“. PRIME LAB Seminars, sponsored by the Purdue Rare Isotope Measurement Laboratory. Purdue University and West Lafayette- USA, February 17th, 1995

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Community Services

  • 1-Radiation protection and Radiation applications workshop 1

    College of Community services - Taif University (May 2012)

    • Session 1: Ionizing radiation
    • Session 2: Radioisotopes production and application

     

  • 2-Radiation protection and Radiation applications workshop2

    College of Community services - Taif University (2015)

    • Session 1: Research and Medical applications of radiation.
    • Session 2: Peaceful applications of radiation and nuclear techniques

     

  • 3-Mecca Haram radiation survey

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah

  • Radiation measurements to assess radiological health risks at MEKKAH HARAM (sanctuary). (finding led to the removal of granites from Haram courts and replaced with white marble as well as in extended new Messaa eventually).
  • 4-Supervision of two master (MSc) theses about Radiological Hazard Assessment in Ranyah-KSA (2016 – 2017).
  • 5-Coordinator of Standing Committee on Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety – Physics Department – Taif University (2015-2017).

 

Courses

Special Topics -1- 696 PHYS-696
Special Topics (1) 796 PHYS-796
General physics -1- 110 PHYS-110
MSc thesis 699 PHYS-699
thesis 799 PHYS-799
Nuclear Physics 461 PHYS
Nuclear and Radiation Physics 363 MPHY
Radiation Dosimetry 464 MPHY
Training 1 390 PHYS
Bioelectronics 314 MPHY
General Physics (2) 202 PHYS
Theory of Heart 479 MPHY
Electromagnetism 231 MPHY
Radiation Protection (1) 362 MPHY
Radiation Protection and Dosimetry 674 PHYS
Nanoscience Applications in Medicine 745 PHYS
Radiation Physics Laboratory 381 MPHY
Radiation Physics and Dosimetry 360 MPHY
Radiation Physics 742 PHYS
Radiation Protection 2 463 MPHY
Physics of Radiotherapy 676 PHYS
Nuclear Medicine 743 PHYS
Seminar 695 PHYS

Areas of expertise

Radiation Detection and measurements. Radiation Detection and measurement at Ranyah district. KSA
Environmental radioactivity Measuring the natural radioactivity in the courtyards of the Holy Mosque (HARAM) of Mecca, which contributed to the replacement of granite with marble in the surrounding yards and the recent expansion of HARAM under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research.
Applied nuclear physics Purdue University - USA
Use of Nuclear Accelerators for nuclear structure studies Purdue University - USA
Radio-geological hazard of granites Assessment of radiological hazard from granites used as building materials
Health physics and radiation protection Radiation hazard of non granitic building materials
Chairman of the scientific council for the institute of science and technology University of Constantine 1989-1992
Regional Inspector of Pedagogy for Eastern Algeria universities - Ministry of Higher Education Regional Inspector of Pedagogy for Eastern Algeria universities - Ministry of Higher Education - university of Constantine 1990-1992
Radiation safety Radiation safety coordinator - Physics department at Taif Univeristy
NCAAA accreditation Chairman of quality and academic accreditation for physics department at Taif University ( 7 years ). + presently : Medical Physics program coordinator (King Abdulaziz University).
ABET accreditation Physics coordinator for ABET accreditation of CIT (Computer and Information Technology) faculty and Engineering faculty.
Member of the Scientific Council of the University of Constantine Member of the Scientific Council of the University of Constantine 1989-1993