Collaboration & The Team

The Islamic Ink Atlas is an AI4Science research initiative that uses data analysis, artificial intelligence, and materials science to understand the composition, fabrication, and evolution of Islamic ink, pigments, papers and recipes across time and regions.

The project Q-Heritage in collaboration with Qatar National Library (QNL), seeks to reconstruct historical ink technologies, enable the replication of traditional recipes, identify corrosion and degradation mechanisms, and develop mitigation strategies for the preservation of Islamic manuscript heritage.

Meet the Team

Dr. El Tayeb Bentria
Lead Scientist

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), HBKU

Prof. Brahim Aissa
Materials Unit Leader

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), HBKU

Dr. Amin Haboub
AI Specialist

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), HBKU

Ms. Nadira Salsabila
Ph.D Student

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), HBKU

Ms. Najd Al Mohannadi
Student

Northwestern University in Qatar

Ms. Amany Abouhamadah
Student

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)

Become a Partner
Join us in preserving history. We welcome collaboration with libraries, universities, and cultural institutions.

Partnering with the Islamic Ink Atlas gives your institution access to cutting-edge analysis tools and a platform to showcase your manuscript collections to a global audience.

Contact us to partner
Contribute Research
Are you a researcher or student with data on historical inks?

Help us expand the atlas by submitting recipes or analytical data. Your contributions help build a comprehensive resource for the scientific and historical community.

Get in Touch

For all inquiries regarding the Q-HERITAGE project, data usage, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to Dr. El Tayeb Bentria.

ebentria@hbku.edu.qa