Department of Biology

Educational Background:

Post-doctoral (1990-1992), Department of Botany, Miami University (Ohio, USA)

Post-doctoral (1988-1990), Department of Botany, Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma, USA)

Ph.D. in Botany (1983-1988), Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma, USA)

M.S. in Plant and Soil Science (1980-1983), Tuskegee University (Alabama ,USA)

B.S. in Agronomy (1973-1977), Baghdad University (Baghdad, Iraq)

Current Position:

2003-Present: Professor, Department of Biology, Jacksonville State University (Alabama)

2005-Present: Editor in Chief of Alabama Academy of Science Journal

Professional Experience:

1997-2003: Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Jacksonville State University (Alabama)

2001-2002: Fulbright Scholar, Department of Biology, Yarmouk University, Jordan.

1992-1997: Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Jacksonville State University (Alabama)

1990-l992: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Miami University (Ohio).

1988-l990: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma)

1983-l988: Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Botany, Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma)

1980-l982: Graduate Research Assistant, Agronomy Department, Tuskegee University (Alabama)

Research Interests:

I am plant stress physiologist.  My primary interest is to investigate:

The influence of selected environmental stresses on plants.  

Phytoremediation, using plants for remediation of heavy metals.

Identify plant stresses using remote sensing. 

Teaching Specialty:

General Biology; Introductory Botany; Plant, Humanity and Environment; Biological Diversity; Cell Biology, Plant Growth and Development; Plant Physiology; Advanced Plant Biology; Physiological Ecology; and Plant Response to Environmental Stress.

Distinguished Faculty Achievement Awards:
Since I came to Jacksonville State University, I have been awarded number of honors include:

● The Association of Southern Biology Meritorious Teaching Award (2007). This award is given once a year to one selected faculty from one the universities out of the Southeastern United States (http://www.jsu.edu/news/jan_june2007/04242007e.html).

● Distinguished Achievement Award (2007). Presented By the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Republic of Iraq, Washington DC. This award is given to select expatriate Iraqi those excelled and Distinguished in their profession.

● Baghdad University Service Award (2006). . This award is given to one selected individuals for their significant contribution to Baghdad University.

● Jacksonville State University, College of Arts and Sciences' Service Award (2006). Awarded once a year recognizing the most accomplished faculty for the outstanding performance in the area of service.

● Jacksonville State University the Education, and Service Award (2005). Awarded once a year recognizing the most accomplished faculty for the outstanding performance in the area of Education and service.

● Jacksonville State University, College of Arts and Sciences' Community Dean's Award for Institutional Service (2005). Awarded once a year recognizing the most accomplished faculty for the outstanding performance in the area of service.

● Jacksonville State University the Faculty Scholar Research Award (2004). Awarded once a year recognizing the most accomplished faculty for the outstanding performance in the area of scholarship.

● Fulbright Scholarship (Yarmouk University, Jordan) for the academic year 2001-2002.

● Faculty Appreciation Award, International Student Organization (2000). Awarded occasionally to those individual make a significant contribution to the international students program.

● Jacksonville State University the Faculty Scholar Research Award (1999). Awarded once a year recognizing the most accomplished faculty for the outstanding performance in the area of scholarship.

● Jacksonville State University, College of Arts and Sciences' Dean's Award for Institutional Service (1996). Awarded once a year recognizing the most accomplished faculty for the outstanding performance in the area of service.

● Jacksonville State University, College of Arts and Sciences' the Distinguished Research Award (1997). Awarded once a year recognizing the most accomplished faculty for the outstanding performance in the area of scholarship.

 

Publications:

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and G. W. Todd. 1989. The Carbohydrate Trend in Alfalfa Root for the Period Between the Last Cut in the Fall and the First Cut in the Spring. Proc. Oklahoma Academy of Science 69:11-14.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and G. W. Todd. 1990. Effects of Temperature on Photosynthate Partitioning in Alfalfa. Canadian. Journals of Plant Science. 70:203-208.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and G. W. Todd. 1990. Temperature Effects on Photosynthesis, Respiration and Growth Components of Alfalfa. Proc. Oklahoma Academy of Science 70:1-4.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and G. W. Todd and D. A. Francko, 1990. Response of Wheat Growth and CO2 Assimilation to Altering Root-Zone Temperature. Canadian Journal of Botany. 68:2698-2702.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., J. Murphy and G. W. Todd. 1991. Stomatal Conductance and CO2 Assimilation as Screening Tools for Drought Resistance in Sorghum. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 689-694.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and G. W. Todd. 1990. Temperature Effects on Photosynthesis, Respiration and Growth Components of Alfalfa. Proc. Oklahoma Academy of Science 70:1-4

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and G. W. Todd and D. A. Francko, 1990. Response of Wheat Growth and CO₂ Assimilation to Altering Root-Zone Temperature. Canadian Journal of Botany. 68:2698-2702.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., J. Murphy and G. W. Todd. 1991. Stomatal Conductance and CO₂ Assimilation as Screening Tools for Drought Resistance in Sorghum. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 689-694.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and D. A. Francko. 1992. Effects of Light and Temperature on Nelumbo lutea Pers. Photosynthetic Carbon Assimilation. Aquatic Botany. 44:51-58.

Francko, D. A., L. Delay, and S. H. Al-Hamdani. 1993. Effects of Chromium (VI) on Photosynthetic Rates and Seedling Growth in Nelumbo lutea. Journal Aquatic Plant Management. 31:29-33.

Francko, D. A., S. H. Al-Hamdani, and G. J. Joo. 1994. Enhancement of Nitrogen Fixation in Anabaena flos-aquae through ultrasonic treatment. Journal of Applied Phycology. 6:455-458.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and A. J. Hueta, and D. A. Francko. 1995. The Effects of Root-Zone Temperature on Stomatal Conductance and CO2 Assimilation of Wheat. Plant Physiology. (Life Sci. Adv). 14:21-25.

Wilson, J. G., and S. H. Al-Hamdani. 1997. Effects of Cr (Vi) and Humic Substances on Selected Physiological Responses of Azolla caroliniana. American Fern Journal. 87(1): 17-27.

Gardner, J., and S. H. Al-Hamdani. 1997. Interactive Effects of Aluminum and Humic Substances on Salvinia. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 35:1-5.

Ayala-Silva, T, and S. H. Al-Hamdani. 1997. Interactive Effect of Aluminum and Polymer L-lactic Acid on Growth and Physiology of Azolla caroliniana. American Fern Journal. 87(4): 120-126.

Ayala-Silva, T., and S. H. Al-Hamdani. 1997. Physiological Responses of Azolla caroliniana to the Polymer L-lactic Acid. Alabama Academy of Science. 68(4):290-295.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., Burnett, C., and G. Durant. 1998. Effect of Low-Dose Ultrasound on Spirulina maxima. Aquacultural Engineering 19:17-28.

Nichols, B.P., J. Couch, S.H. Al-Hamdani.  2000.  Physiological Responses of Salvinia to Cr (VI) and its Potential use in Phytoremediation. Aquatic Botany. 68: 313-319.

Al-Hamdani, S. H., and T. S. Thomas. 2000. Influence of Root Chilling on Winter and Spring Wheat Growth and CO₂ Assimilation. Acta Agriculture Scandinavica (B) Soil and Plant Science 50:149-154.

Connell, S.L., and S.H. Al-Hamdani. 2001. Selected Physiological Responses of Kudzu to Different Chromium Concentrations. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 81:53-58.

Al-Hamdani, S. H, P. Brent Nichols, and George R. Cline. 2002^. Seasonal Changes in the Spectral Properties of Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia L., Ericaceae) in north east Alabama. Castanea. 67(1):25-32.

Al-Hamdani, S. H. and T. W. Barger. 2003.  Influence of Water Stress on Selected Physiological Responses of Three Sorghum Genotypes. Italian Journal of agronomy. 7(1):15-22.

Al-Hamdani, S. H.  2004.  Influence of Varies NaCl Concentrations on Selected Physiological Responses of Kudzu. Asian Journal of Plant Science. 3(1):114-119.

Al-Hamdani, S. H. and Blair, S.  2004. Influence of Copper on Selected Physiological Responses of Salvinia Minima and Its Potential Use in Copper Remediation. American Fern Journal. 94 (1):1-9.

Al-Hamdani, S. H. and Cynthia B. Sirna. 2008. Physiological Responses of Salvinia to Different Phosphorus and Nitrogen Concentration. American Fern Journal. 98: 71-82

Al-Hamdani, S. H. 2008. Selected Salvinia Responses to Different NaCl Concentration. 2007. Aquatic Plant Management. 46: 172-175.

Safaa H. Al-Hamdani and Jamil J. Ghazal. 2009. Selected Physiological Responses of Salvinia minima to Various Temperatures and Light Intensities. American Fern Journal. 99:

Presentations/ Abstracts:

● Evaluation of Kudzu in phytoremediation of Heavy Metal and its Potential of Positive Utilization in Selected Environments. Paper Presented at the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientist Mobile, AL (February, 2007).

● Assessment of Hygiene Practice and Proper Utilization of Contact Lenses among College Students. Paper Presented at Alabama Academy of Science 84^th Annual Meeting, Tuskegee, AL (February, 2007).

● The Relation Between High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Ocular Impairment. Paper Presented at Alabama Academy of Science 84^th Annual Meeting, Tuskegee, AL (February,2007).

● Plant Stress Identification by Remote Sensing. Paper was presented at the Alabama Academy of Science Eightieth Annual Meeting at Jacksonville State University. (March, 2003).

● Examination of the Possibility of Using Kudzu as a Replacement Crop in Polluted Areas. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 64^th Annual meeting at Washington, D.C. (April, 2003).

● Remote Sensing As a Tool for Plant Stress Identification. Seminar was presented at Yarmouk University, Jordan (June, 2001).

● Potential Role of Salvinia In Remediation of Nitrogen and Phosphorous From a Eutrophic Habitat. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 62^nd Annual meeting at New Orleans, LA (April, 2001).

● Remote Sensing As a Tool for Plant Stress Identification. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 62^nd Annual meeting at New Orleans, LA (April, 2001).

● Evaluation of Salvinia as a Biological Agent in Remediation of Heavy Metals. Poster Presented At The Society Of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee (November, 2000).

● Salvinia Is a Victimized Plant in Its New Ecosystem. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 61^st Annual meeting at Chattanooga, Tennessee (April 2000).

● Seasonal Changes on the Spectral Properties of Mountain Laurel in the Deciduous Forest. Poster presented at American Society of Plant Physiologists Meeting, San Diego, California (July, 2000).

● Spectral Characteristics and Gas Exchange of Kalmia latifolia. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 60th Annual Meeting in Wilmington, NC. (April, 1999).

● Influence of Light and Temperature on Salvinia Minima Growth, CO₂ Assimilation and Photosynthetic Pigments. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 60th Annual Meeting in Wilmington, NC. (April, 1999).

● Kudzu Response to Selected Concentration of Cr (VI). Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 60th Annual Meeting in Wilmington, NC. (April, 1999).

● Salinity Influence on Selected Physiological Responses in Salvinia minima. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 60th Annual Meeting in Wilmington, NC. (April, 1999).

● Effects of Chromium (VI) on Salvinia Growth and Carbohydrate Accumulation. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists 59th Annual Meeting in Monroe, LA. (April, 1998).

● Effects of Ultrasound on Spirulina maxima and Azolla caroliniana. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual meeting in Statesboro, Georgia (April 1996).

● Effects of Root-zone Temperature on Invertase Activity and Carbohydrate Accumulation of Winter and Spring Wheat. Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual meeting in Orlando, Florida (April, 1994).

● Effect of Aquatic Humus on Chromium Toxicity to Azolla caroliniana. (Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida (April 1994).

● Effects of Drought on Selected Physiological Response in Three Sorghum Genotypes". Paper was presented at the Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual meeting in Statesboro, Georgia (April, 1996).

● Responses of Winter Wheat to Chilling Temperature. Poster presented at American Society of Plant Physiologists Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (July, l992).

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