About us
Discover the SaaS Society
The Syrian American Academic Society (SAAS) is a registered non-profit organization in the United States. It includes Syrian scholars and academics residing in North America and works to promote their scientific and developmental roles and expand their impact within Syria.
Meet our team
Passionate advocates driving our mission
Dr. Alaaeddin Alsbaiee
President of the Society
Dr. Aladdin is a leading chemist with a PhD from Cornell and over 60 patents. He directs R&D at BASF and has won top U.S. awards for innovation in nanotechnology and sustainability.
Dr. Mohammad Hassan Makdash
VP of the Society
Dr. Mohammad is a biostatistics professor at Baylor College of Medicine and a former NASA advisor. He holds a PhD in quantitative methods and has led data initiatives for U.S. federal agencies, focusing on big data and spatial analysis.
Dr. Ahmad Katsha
Founding Member
Dr. Ahmad combines a strong scientific background, deep teaching experience, and a modern vision for education in the age of AI, making him a model interdisciplinary researcher serving both science and society.
Dr. Tarek
Founding Member
Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to driving success and bringing our organization to the next level.