Jazan University faculty member selected for China’s international young scientists program

Dr. Ali Qabour, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Jazan University, has been selected for the International Young Scientists Program (TYSP) run by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with a fully funded Chinese government scholarship.

He will be hosted by Xi’an Shiyou University, one of China’s leading petroleum engineering institutions, for twelve months as a researcher in urban environment and structural engineering. The university announced the hosting on its official portal, describing it as its first project under the program and naming Jazan University as a partner.

Dr. Qabour will join the Pipeline Safety and Intelligent Maintenance team at the College of Pipeline Engineering, focusing on non-destructive testing, sustainable construction materials, and artificial intelligence applications for structural safety assessment. The assignment will result in joint peer-reviewed research papers, academic lectures, participation in mentoring graduate students, and the preparation of a joint research project proposal.

Abdulkarim bin Mohammed Murai, Vice President of Jazan University for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, said this achievement reflects the high academic and research standards of the university’s faculty. He added that Dr. Qabour’s selection for this prestigious international program aligns with the university’s strategic goal to boost scientific activity and expand international research partnerships with leading academic institutions, supporting research, innovation, and the university’s global standing.

Dr. Qabour commented: “This selection is the result of Jazan University’s support for scientific research and international academic engagement. I look forward to establishing a sustainable research partnership that will benefit the university and its researchers.”

The TYSP International Young Scientists Program was launched by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology in 2013. By its tenth anniversary, it had hosted over 700 young scientists from around 40 countries at more than 200 Chinese institutions.