**About the Editors**

## **Noora J. Al Thani**

Prof. Noora J. Al Thani is the director of the Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC) and the founder of the Al-Bairaq program (http://www.qu.edu.qa/research/ysc/ al-bairaq-program) at Qatar University. Al-Bairaq program is the first Qatari program honored with the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Award 2015 for youth empowerment and national capacity building in STEM disciplines through innovative educational programs. Prof. Noora pioneered advancing research and innovation skills in Qatar's K-12 & UG STEM education. She has published over 60 articles in well-reputed international journals, and six book chapters.

## **Zubair Ahmad**

Dr. Zubair Ahmad is the section head of module development and publications at the Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC). He leads several STEM education and capacitybuilding research projects funded by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and Qatar University. He has published over 200 research articles in well-reputed international journals besides five international patents (filled) and two book chapters.
