Yousif Sulfab Ahmed
Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Khartoum
Sudan
Biography
Educational Background 1. University of Khartoum, Sudan. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with Honors (1965). 2. University of London, London, U.K. Ph.D. Physical Inorganic Chemistry (1968). Professional Affiliations 1. Member, American Chemical Society, (1976 –1993). 2. Member, Royal Society of Chemistry, (1973 –1990). Committees Membership Departmental: 1. Library 2. Research 3. Curricula (4) Laboratories 5. General Chemistry (Convener) 6. Acting Chairman, Chemistry Dept, Kuwait (summer 1981). 7.Director, Graduate Chemistry Program 8. Core Curriculum College 1. Research (chairman) (2) Laboratories and Equipment. Graduate College 1. Mathematics and Physical Sciences Area Committee (Chairman). Other Activities: 1. Reviewed and evaluated research proposals. 2. Represented College of Science, Kuwait University, on Research Council Funding Committee.
Research Interest
Kinetics and Mechanisms of Inorganic Reactions. (a) Electron Transfer Reactions (b) Substitution Reactions (c) Autocatalytic reactions. Synthesis, Characterization and Reactions of Transition Metals in Uncommon HighOxidation States {(Cu(III), Ag(III). Cr(V) and Ni(III), Mn(III/(IV)}.
