UNESCO AL FOZAN International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM

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The call for candidates is open. The submission deadline is 15th of April 2025.

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Congratulations to Professor Abdon Atangana (Africa) UNESCO AL Fozan Prize laureate for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of mathematics. His work in fractional calculus and differential equations is helping to model complex real-world problems, from infectious diseases to heat transfer and weather patterns.

The Laureates of UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize – 2023

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Congratulations to Dr Hesham Omran (Arab States), UNESCO AL Fozan laureate, for his groundbreaking work in developing the Analog Designer's Toolbox (ADT). His innovative tool enables scientists and engineers to design more efficient semiconductor chips in just minutes, greatly reducing the time and effort required for this complex process. A game-changer for the electronics industry!

The Laureates of UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize – 2023

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Congratulations to Professor Qiaomei Fu (Asia and the Pacific), UNESCO AL Fozan laureate, for her groundbreaking work in constructing an evolutionary map of Eurasian populations over the past 100,000 years. Her team's findings shed new light on the unique genetic diversity of East Asian populations and how ancient ancestries have shaped the genetic makeup and adaptive traits of humans today. Fascinating discoveries!

The Laureates of UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize – 2023

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Congratulations to Dr Jelena Vladic (Europe and North America), UNESCO AL Fozan laureate, for her innovative work in developing ecological extraction technologies for aromatic and medicinal plants. Her breakthrough research on microalgae in wastewater treatment could revolutionize the biofuel and biofertilizer industries, eliminating pathogens and ensuring safe, bioactive components. Her approach to a circular economy is truly inspiring!

The Laureates of UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize – 2023

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‏Dr Federico Ariel (Latin America and the Caribbean) receives the UNESCO Al Fozan laureate for groundbreaking research on long noncoding RNA in plants. His RNA-based approach is set to revolutionize agriculture, reduce pesticide use, and promote sustainable agriculture. Congrats!

The Laureates of UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize – 2023

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UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM

On the initiative of the Al Fozan Foundation, the Prize was created by the UNESCO Executive Board at its 212th session and approved by acclamation. It is the 1st STEM Prize at UNESCO.

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International Jury

Kétévi Assamagan

Physicist at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) known for his significant contributions to the ATLAS Experiment.

Hani Choudhry

Biotechnologist and Vice Governor at the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA), Saudi Arabia.

Xuanmei Fan

Director of State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection (SKLGP) at Chengdu University of Technology, China.

Heiner Linke

Professor of nanophysics at the Physics Department at Lund University, Sweden.

Katya Echazarreta

A distinguished Mexican electrical engineer, science communicator, and Citizen Astronaut.

The Jury is composed of five independent eminent members being personalities with a recognized reputation in the field of STEM. Selection of Jury is based on the need for diverse representation of scientific fields, equitable geographical distribution and gender equality.

About the Founder of the prize Mr. Abdullah Al Fozan

Abdullah bin Abdullatif Al Fozan is the chairman of Abdullah bin Abdullatif Al Fozan Foundation for Education and Al Fozan Holding, one of the fastest-growing family businesses in the region. The Foundation regularly initiates and participates in impactful and sustainable charitable endeavors that aim to serve society, the economy, and the environment.

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