Hashem Al-Ghaili

Born|  (1990-08-11) August 11, 1990 (age 33)
Nationality| Yemeni
Alma mater| Jacobs University Bremen, Germany , University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Occupation|

* Molecular biotechnologist
* science communicator
* director
* producer

Hashem Al-Ghaili (born August 11, 1990) is a Yemeni science communicator, director and producer. He is best known for his infographics and videos about scientific breakthroughs.[1][2][3][4]

Al-Ghaili's work in science communication gained the attention of science news sources and social media users alike.[5][6][7] His images have accrued large numbers of followers on popular social media outlets such as Facebook and Imgur with over 5 million weekly views.[8][9] As of 25 November 2018, he has over 10 billion total views and over 30 million followers on his Facebook page.[10][11][12][13]

His direction credits include This Week in Science Series,[14][15][16][17] and several videos published online including Pale Blue Dot,[18] The Future is Now,[19] and In Science We Trust.[20]

He gave a Ted talk, in which he pointed out deficiencies in the current educational system, and how it could be improved.[21]

## Contents

* 1 Awards
* 2 Filmography
* 3 References
* 4 External links

## Awards

Al-Ghaili has received a grant[22] and multiple awards for his dedication to research and his deep understanding of science communication. Al-Ghaili has invented the world's First Artificial Womb[23]

* Impact Enterprises, Science Advisor (2015)[24]
* Futurism Excellence in Science Media and Literature Award (2014)[8]
* German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Award (2013-2015)[25][26]
* Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen, Peshawar University (2012)[27][28][29][30]

## Filmography

Al-Ghaili has directed, produced, and written two science-fiction films.[31] His short film Simulation (2019) has won the Award of Excellence[32] and Best Visual Effects[33] from Los Angeles-based international awards competition Global Shorts.

* Simulation (2019, short film)[34]
* Orbital (2022, upcoming)[35]

## References

1. ↑ "A Yemeni Youth Becomes a Science Superstar on Facebook". Al-Fanar Media. 6 March 2016. http://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2016/03/a-yemeni-youth-becomes-a-science-superstar-on-facebook/. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
2. ↑ Kincaid, Ellie (1 July 2015). "Here are the top 30 science stories of the year so far". Business Insider. http://www.businessinsider.com/top-30-science-stories-of-2015-so-far-2015-7. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
3. ↑ Kincaid, Ellie (1 July 2015). "30 amazingly futuristic breakthroughs that have happened this year". Yahoo Finance. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-30-science-stories-far-183913881.html. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
4. ↑ The man with 16 million fans: Yemeni influencer Hashem Al-Ghaili has created a massive online following by spreading his love of science with followers around the world. BBC, Feb 22. 2018.
5. ↑ "Promoting Science - An Interview with Hashem Al-Ghaili". positivists.org. http://positivists.org/blog/archives/2325. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
6. ↑ Hamida. "Hashem Al-ghaili : Facebook Success Story". Al-Rasub. http://www.alrasub.com/hashem-al-ghaili-facebook-success-story/. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
7. ↑ Ronson, Jacqueline (January 31, 2017). "21 World-Renowned Scientists Facing the American Travel Ban". Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/article/27161-s.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Awards". Futurism. http://www.futurism.com/awards/. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
9. ↑ "Sciencegeek100 on Imgur". Imgur. http://imgur.com/user/Sciencegeek100/submitted. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
10. ↑ "I Fucking Love Science's Elise Andrew criticized for not giving credit - canada.com". canada.com. http://o.canada.com/news/science-blogger-under-fire-for-lack-of-facebok-credit. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
11. ↑ "I F**king Love Science and Facebook's problem with content theft". The Daily Dot. 24 April 2013. http://www.dailydot.com/society/fucking-love-science-facebook-theft-elise-andrew/. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
12. ↑ "Hashem Al-Ghaili on Instagram: "New Milestone: 30 million science enthusiasts follow my Facebook page! In addition, the videos have so garnered 10 billion views! Thank you…"" (in en). https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXVGDiAgjr/.
13. ↑ "Hashem Al-Ghaili" (in en). https://www.facebook.com/ScienceNaturePage.
14. ↑ "This Week in Science 11-17 Feb 2013 by Hashem AL-ghaili". h+ Media. 18 February 2013. http://hplusmagazine.com/2013/02/18/this-week-in-science-11-17-feb-2013-by-hashem-al-ghaili/. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
15. ↑ "From Quarks to Quasars » This week in Science". http://www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/last-week-in-science/.
16. ↑ "Hashem AL-ghaili". Flickr - Photo Sharing!. 2 November 2015. https://www.flickr.com/photos/47808265@N08/. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
17. ↑ "This week in science by Hashem AL-ghaili.". unionvgf.com. http://unionvgf.com/index.php?threads/this-week-in-science-by-hashem-al-ghaili.1749/. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
18. ↑ Pale Blue Dot - HD. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2016 - via YouTube.[|permanent dead YouTube link|dead YouTube link}}]
19. ↑ "Hashem AL-ghaili The Future Is Now". 33rdsquare.com. http://www.33rdsquare.com/2013/03/hashem-al-ghaili-future-is-now.html. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
20. ↑ "In Science We Trust". 33rdsquare.com. http://www.33rdsquare.com/2014/03/in-science-we-trust.html. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
21. ↑ Hashem Al-Ghaili (30 November 2018). "How can we change education now". https://www.ted.com/talks/hashem_al_ghaili_how_can_we_change_education_now. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
22. ↑ "Futurism.co 2.0". Knight Foundation. http://www.knightfoundation.org/grants/201550769/. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
23. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2RIvJ1U7RE
24. ↑ http://impactenterprises.org/techadvisor/ [yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
25. ↑ "DAAD Stipendiaten Treffen Braunchsweig | IMAN". Archived from the original on 2015-07-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20150724121606/http://www.mahasiswa-aceh.de/2014/11/daad-stipendiaten-treffen-braunchsweig/. Retrieved 2015-07-24.
26. ↑ https://idw-online.de/en/attachmentdata37101.pdf [bare URL PDF]
27. ↑ "Upesh Appoints Hashim Abul rahman as its Ambassador to Yemen | FG Study". Archived from the original on 2015-07-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20150724114735/http://fgstudy.com/edu-news/upesh-appoints-hashim-abul-rahman-its-ambassador-yemen. Retrieved 2015-07-24.
28. ↑ Bureau Report (11 September 2012). "UoP sets up desk for foreign students". dawn.com. http://www.dawn.com/news/748581/uop-sets-up-desk-for-foreign-students. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
29. ↑ Moxet Khan. "UoP to increase enrollment of foreign students: VC Qibla". Pukhtoogle. http://www.pukhtoogle.com/most-viewed-sections/news-blogs/324-uop-to-increase-enrollment-of-foreign-students-vc-qibla.html. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
30. ↑ "Simulation". AWARD-WINNING Sci-Fi Short Film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6-N1v1REu8. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
31. ↑ "Hashem Al-Ghaili". http://www.imdb.com/name/nm10532676/.
32. ↑ "Award of Excellence – "Simulation" (Germany) – Global-Shorts.net" (in en-US). https://www.global-shorts.net/award-of-excellence-simulation-germany/.
33. ↑ "Best Visual Effects – Moviebrats Studios – "Simulation" (Germany) – Global-Shorts.net" (in en-US). https://www.global-shorts.net/best-visual-effects-moviebrats-studios-simulation-germany/.
34. ↑ Al-Ghaili, Hashem (2019-08-03), Simulation, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9903692/, retrieved 2022-06-30
35. ↑ Al-Ghaili, Hashem, Orbital, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17078368/, retrieved 2022-06-30

## External links

* Personal Flickr
* Hashem Al-Ghaili on Facebook
* Personal YouTube Channel

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