In an effort to enhance scientific output and promote the academic presence of faculty members at the College of Science, Assistant Professor Dr. Intisar Jameel Hamad, a faculty member in the Department of Life Sciences, contributed a chapter to an academic book titled:

(Green Chemistry in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Nanoparticles), published by Taylor and Francis (ISBN: 9781003644439, 2026). Her contribution, a chapter titled "Green Synthesis of Gold Nanorods: Implications for a Sustainable Clean Environment," explores the history of gold nanorod synthesis using plant extracts and microorganisms. It also examines the importance of gold nanorods in biomedical applications, reviewing their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, it discusses their antibacterial mechanism and their impact on a clean and sustainable environment. This contribution enriches the scientific literature with a valuable research effort in the field of nanobiotechnology.