Academic Research Unit

About the Unit:

Academic Research Unit is an academic unit working to strengthen the research capacity of the faculty members, and students of Al-Fayha College.

Vision

Leadership and innovation in the fields of applied research in the specialties of the college

Mission

To create the appropriate structure for applied research, to disseminate its culture and to create practical solutions

Objectives and the Responsibilities

  • Linking the Unit's policies in the field of applied research to the vision, mission and goals of the college.
  • To promote the applied research its culture and practice at the College.
  • Contributing to the study of community issues and the creation of scientific solutions to solve them
  • Develop the research strategy and plan the mechanisms for implementation in the college.
  • Providing a data bank on everything related to applied research in the college.
  • Records of achievements in scientific and applied research for faculty members.
  • Encouraging faculty members to attend and participate in conferences and seminars (National & International).
  • The establishment of lectures and workshops that help in the development of research capabilities of faculty members and students.
  • Implementation of the related topics related to scientific research based on the priority set in accordance with vision 2030 of the Kingdom.
  • Encouraging faculty members to create national and international collaborations.

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Structure of the Unit

Al-Fayha Private College

  • Dr. Mohammad Arshad (Head of the Unit)
  • Dr. Faiz Algobaei (Member)
  • Mr. Mohammad Salah (Member & Secretory)
  • Dr. Mohammad Alam (Member)
  • Dr. Rwida Matar (Member)
  • Dr. Abubakr Hassan (Member)
Collaborations (With knowledge and scientific skills, we shape the future together)

The Al-Fayha College, eagerly welcomes to collaborate (Industries, Scientist, Researchers, Colleges, Universities) globally, to explore and produce the high impact outcomes.

Contact Details

  • Dr. Mohammad Arshad
  • Head of the Academic Research Unit
  • ASRU@FAYHA.EDU.SA
  • Mobile: +966559712511
Research Groups

The applied science research group and the business studies research group were established in 2023, and working under the directions of the respected Dean Al-Fayha College.  The main aim of these research groups, was to enhance the research outputs in the field of applied sciences as well as in business studies. To conduct the research with an interdisciplinary environment by engaging faculty, students and also in collaborations with national and international research groups.

Applied Sciences Research Group

  • Dr. Fatima Shibali
  • Dr. Gohar Ali
  • Dr. Mohammed Qassem
  • Dr. Mohammad Arshad
  • Mr. Mohammad Salah
  • Dr. Rwida Matar

Business Studies Research Group

  • Dr. Bilal Asghar
  • Dr. Fakhreddin Mohamed
  • Mr. Faiz Rabbani
  • Mr. Mohammad Ashif Malik
Publications
  1. Managing Financial Distress: The Global Impact of Monetary and Fiscal Policies on Non-Performing Assets. Book Chapter. IGI Global Scientific Publishing
  2. Isolated fractions from Tragopogon dubius showed enhanced Antiproliferative activity against Colon Cancer cell line (HCT-116), GCHRMS and OHRLCMS profiling. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-07875-5
  3. High-Performance Detection of Tryptophan Using a NiWO₄/RGO Nanohybrid Modified Electrode in Environmental Applications. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-025-06879-w
  4. Advancement in highly selective electrochemical sensing of Pb (II) using CuWO4/RGO nanocomposite modified electrode. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-16316-3
  5. A Particle Swarm Optimized Multi-Model Framework for Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Domain-Driven Feature Engineering. https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj16110639
  6. Hierarchical NiO/ZnS nanocomposite for optimal photocatalytic performance. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dwt.2025.101529
  7. Prompt engineering for non-native English learners: A generative AI approach to personalised language feedback. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102341
  8. Polyphonic resistance: voices of rebellion in Margaret atwood’s the testaments, https://doi.org/10.55493/5019.v14i4.5710
  9. Sooting propensity of gasoline/diesel-ether blends: Experimental assessment and artificial neural network modeling. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2025.102311
  10. Ultrasonication-assisted, novel green method for the synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted oxazoles and thiazoles catalysed by TfOH in [TMG][OTf] ionic liquid media: Molecular docking, DFT and biological studies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.143469
  11. NiWO₄/reduced graphene oxide modified electrode for ultra-sensitive nanomolar detection of Cu(II) and Hg(II) in environmental samples. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2025.112772
  12. Naming as Narrative Strategy: Semiotic Inversion and Cultural Authenticity in Yemeni Television Drama. https://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy9030099
  13. The Impact of iPad-Based Translation Apps on English Language Proficiency: The Mediating Role of Learning Engagement among Saudi Learners. https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v15n8p149
  14. Necropolitics and neo-orientalism: theory and practice. https://10.0.51.113/arabstudquar
  15. Modelling the Pathways from Motivation to English Proficiency: The Mediating Roles of Self Efficacy and Language Learning Strategies in EFL Context https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i10.11711
  16. Ultra‑sensitive electro sensing of Pb(II) using newly designed Co3O4/ RGO sensor: an advancement in Pb(II) detection. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-025-06155-x
  17. FTIR Characterization of Date Syrup. https://doi.org/10.63070/jesc.2025.007
  18. A Facile and Green synthesis of Van Leusen 3,4-disubstituted Pyrroles- A Microwave-assisted IL mediated [3+2] Cycloaddition of TosMIC and Chalcones: Molecular docking, Biological and DFT studies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.142108
  19. Electrochemical Investigation of a ZnO/RGO-Modified Electrode for Trace Pb (II) Detection in Water and Soil Samples. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-025-02087-y
  20. Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Pyrimidine derivatives, BOOK
  21. Synergistic performance of porous hierarchical NiO/rGO heterojunction for optimal photocatalytic performance. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2024.141860
  22. The efficacy of ZnO-NPs prepared via green route against colon and breast cancer cells. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-024-05659-x
  23. Optimized Sentiment Classification of Google Play Store App Ratings Using Advanced Machine Learning Models https://doi.org/10.21015/vtse.v12i4.1997
  24. Optimized XGBoost-Based Model for Accurate Detection and Classification of COVID-19 Pneumonia https://jcbi.org/index.php/Main/article/view/723
  25. Optimizing Malicious Website Detection with the XGBoost Machine Learning Approach https://www.jcbi.org/index.php/Main/article/view/722
  26. Synthesis and Biological Applications of Heteroaryl-Azole Derivatives (Book)
  27. Role of nanomaterials in sustainable agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-2761-2_9
  28. Design, Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial, anticancer studies of novel thiazolidin-4-one derivatives. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1068162024040332
  29. A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Based Framework for Enhanced Diagnosis and Classification of COVID-19 Pneumonia. https://doi.org/10.21015/vtcs.v12i2.1999
  30. Metaphors in translation: A study of Figurative language in Badriah Albeshr’s Hend and Soldiers https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i8.9434

 

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