Dr. Rayya Ahmed Ali Al Balushi is the Head of the Department of Basic Science and an Assistant Professor in Chemistry at A’Sharqiyah University, Oman. With a strong background in academia and research, she has been serving in her current roles since 2018. Dr. Al Balushi holds a Ph.D. from Sultan Qaboos University, where she also contributed as a research assistant and instructor. Previously, she worked as a Chemistry Inspector for the Ministry of Education in Oman. Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Al Balushi is dedicated to advancing chemistry education and research at her institution.