The International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition in Malaysia (ITEX) that took place recently, organized in cooperation with the International Federation of Inventors' Associations and the Institute of Engineering and Technology, awarded the efforts of Qatar University’s (QU) Young Scientists Center.

The Young Scientist Center took home six international prizes for four of its distinguished scientific projects. Representing the State of Qatar and Qatar University, the recognized projects competed against 250 submissions from around the world.

The international competition, ITEX, was held online this year and targeted school and university students. The competition comprised of several rules and guidelines which determined the eligibility of projects and the categories in which they could compete.

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The exhibition provided a unique opportunity for all participating inventors to gain recognition for their inventions and showcase their innovative projects as well as compete globally through the platform that it provides to them.

Four groups of students affiliated with the center's programs participated in projects that were developed at Qatar University laboratories using the latest equipment and research methods.

Sarah Al-Obaidly, a student at the College of Engineering, and Maryam Al-Kuwari, a student in the College of Arts and Sciences at Qatar University, won the gold medal and an award in the "Top Three of Excellence" category for a project titled “Functionalized polymer membrane for wastewater treatment, whose importance lies in purifying water from impurities”.

High school students Tamim Al-Rashed and Youssef Al-Mahmoud Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration school, won the gold medal for a project titled Hydrogel sensor for Agricultural Applications that aims to improve soil properties and fertility. 

Additionally, Abdullah Al-Janahi and Abdullah Al-Nasr students in Qatar Science and Technology school won the gold medal for a project entitled Intelligent and Robust Composite Nanofibers for the Autonomy of Electronic Devices.

As for the preparatory stage, Ahmed Majed and Ahmed Salama from Al-Kaaban preparatory school for boys won a bronze medal and an award in the "Top Three of Excellence" category for a project titled ‘Covid-19 pandemic inspired at home innovation’.

It demonstrated the novel and effective educational methods applied by the center to face the challenges of distance learning and to ensure students learn in a way that stimulates creativity and innovation.

The great success that was achieved by the students was pleasing to the sponsoring program of the center "Ras Laffan Industrial City Community Outreach Program". Their pride was expressed in the outcomes of hard work in completing scientific research and reaching creative solutions using the latest technologies provided by the Young Scientists Center at Qatar University.

Moreover, taking on the challenges to win and represent the State of Qatar among 250 participating projects. The program affirmed its continuous support to all students to become the leaders of development in the country and pioneers of the knowledge-based economy, in fulfillment of Qatar Vision 2030.

Dr. Noora Al-Thani, Director of the Young Scientists Center, expressed her pride in the students' achievements in projects and research that are distinguished by their novelty and quality. She also encourages students to participate in international competitions for their benefit in providing the necessary expertise to develop projects and inventions.

It is also a great opportunity to represent the State of Qatar globally and to highlight its scientific and research outcomes.

For more information on Qatar University’s initiatives, please visit qu.edu.qa

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