Representing the Department of Communications and Networks
Engineering at Prince Sultan University, Dr. Walid Dyab plays a pivotal role in
a groundbreaking radio telescope project in partnership with the Saudi Amateur
Radio Society (SARS). This initiative, featuring an advanced 5-meter telescope,
mounted on top of building 105, symbolizes a leap in space research and
educational innovation at PSU. Under Dr. Dyab's supervision and with the
efforts of his colleagues and students, the project achieved a remarkable
milestone with the development of professional-like waterfall plots of the
Milky Way galaxy, setting new standards in educational radio astronomy. His
contributions were notably recognized at the grand opening of the Hail
Telescope, where he was honored with an award for his significant achievements.
The ceremony was sponsored and attended by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz
bin Saad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Governor of Hail region. This ceremony,
which marked the installation of a 20-meter reflector telescope at the city of
Hail, further highlights the importance of the project in regional space
exploration, and the role which KSA will play in this field. Dr. Dyab's
involvement not only elevates PSU's status in the field of radio astronomy but
also actively invites the university community to participate in this exciting
astronomical journey.