King of Jordan honours University of Sydney biomedical pioneer
His Majesty King Abdullah II presenting Professor Zreiqat with the Order for Distinction of the Second Degree. 聽
was one of a number of distinguished Jordanian men and women from various sectors bestowed medals at an official celebration at Al Husseiniya Palace last week to mark the occasion of Jordan鈥檚 72nd Independence Day.
The ceremony was attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, as well as a number of royal family members and senior officials.
A highlighted Professor Zreiqat鈥檚 鈥渟ix patents in her field鈥� and that she has 鈥渄eveloped innovative biomaterials for tissue regeneration, among other innovations鈥�.
Professor Zreiqat, who grew up, studied and worked in Jordan before moving to Sydney to undertake a PhD in Medical Sciences, said: 鈥淚t is a great honour to be recognised for my work, but it is an even greater honour to be recognised in my home country.鈥�
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and Principle Dr Michael Spence congratulated Professor Zreiqat saying, 鈥淚 am delighted to see Professor Zreiqat鈥檚 accomplishments acknowledged in this way, and on behalf of the University of Sydney I extend our warm congratulations to her on this special achievement.鈥�
Professor Zreiqat (front row, second from right) with the other distinguished people bestowed medals by His Majesty King Abdullah II (centre) at an official celebration at Al Husseiniya Palace.聽
Professor Zreiqat is recognised internationally for her revolutionary biomaterials and tissue engineering research, as well as her dedication to improving opportunities for women around the world.
The academic was awarded the earlier this year, and was the first person in NSW .
Professor Zreiqat will be the Director of the new Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, launched later this month, and is also a member of the .
