Hashem Al-Ghaili (born August 11, 1990) is a Yemeni

science communicator Science communication is the practice of informing, educating, raising awareness of science-related topics, and increasing the sense of wonder about scientific discoveries and arguments. Science communicators and audiences are ambiguously def ...

, director and producer. He is best known for his

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and videos about scientific breakthroughs. Al-Ghaili's work in

science communication Science communication is the practice of informing, educating, raising awareness of science-related topics, and increasing the sense of wonder about scientific discoveries and arguments. Science communicators and audiences are ambiguously def ...

gained the attention of science news sources and

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users alike. His images have accrued large numbers of followers on popular

outlets such as

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and

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with over 5 million weekly views. As of 25 November 2018, he has over 10 billion total views and over 30 million followers on his

page. His direction credits include This Week in Science Series, and several videos published online including

Pale Blue Dot ''Pale Blue Dot'' is a photograph of planet Earth taken on February 14, 1990, by the ''Voyager 1'' space probe from a record distance of about kilometers ( miles, 40.5 AU), as part of that day's ''Family Portrait'' series of images of the ...

, The Future is Now, and In Science We Trust. He gave a

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, in which he pointed out deficiencies in the current educational system, and how it could be improved.

Awards

Al-Ghaili has received a grant and multiple awards for his dedication to research and his deep understanding of science communication. * Impact Enterprises, Science Advisor (2015) * Futurism Excellence in Science Media and Literature Award (2014) *

German Academic Exchange Service The German Academic Exchange Service, or DAAD (german: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst), was founded in 1925 and is the largest German support organisation in the field of international academic co-operation. Organisation ''DAAD'' is a ...

(DAAD) Award (2013-2015) *

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to the

Republic of Yemen Yemen (; ar, ٱلْيَمَن, al-Yaman), officially the Republic of Yemen,, ) is a country in Western Asia. It is situated on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, and borders Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the northeast and sha ...

Peshawar University The University of Peshawar ( ps, د پېښور پوهنتون; hnd, پشور یونیورسٹی; ur, ; abbreviated UoP; known more popularly as Peshawar University) is a Public university, public research university located in Peshawar, Khy ...

(2012)

Filmography

Al-Ghaili has directed, produced, and written two science-fiction films. His short film Simulation (2019) has won the Award of Excellence and Best Visual Effects from Los Angeles-based international awards competition Global Shorts. * Simulation (2019, short film) * Orbital (2022, upcoming)

References

External links

Personal Flickr

Hashem Al-Ghaili on Facebook

Personal YouTube Channel
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