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

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Prof. Alicia Dickenstein
Professor of Mathematics at the University of Buenos Aires and L’Oréal-UNESCO Laureate

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The International Jury for the Third Edition – 2027

Prof. Stefan H.E. Kaufmann
Professor of infection biology and Founding Director Emeritus of the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology.

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The International Jury for the Third Edition – 2027

Dr. Asha de Vos
Marine biologist and founder of Oceanswell, Sri Lanka.

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The International Jury for the Third Edition – 2027

Prof. Daniyal Alghazzawi
Professor of cybersecurity and digital transformation at King Abdulaziz University.

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The International Jury for the Third Edition – 2027

Prof. Lise Korsten
President of the African Academy of Sciences and Professor at the University of Pretoria.

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The International Jury for the Third Edition – 2027

Congratulations to Mr. Ndaudika Mulundileni (Africa), who co-founded Minds in Action to empower underserved communities. His programs equip young people with skills in coding, robotics, and problem-solving, while training more than 200 teachers to deliver flexible and innovative curricula. Through nurturing creative thinkers and future innovators, Mulundileni contributes to building an inclusive and future-ready Namibia.

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The Laureates of UNESCO–Al Fozan International Prize (2nd edition) – 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Mounia Laassiri (Arab States), a nuclear and particle physicist and postdoctoral researcher at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). She contributes to the ATLAS Experiment, organizes the African School of Physics, and actively fosters international collaborations. Committed to mentoring, science outreach, and building inclusive scientific networks, Dr. Laassiri is shaping a more connected and innovative global physics community.

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The Laureates of UNESCO–Al Fozan International Prize (2nd edition) – 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Lijing Cheng (Asia and the Pacific), a leading climate scientist advancing our understanding of the oceans and their role in the global climate system. His research on ocean heat content, energy balance, and data quality has provided vital insights for climate science, adaptation, and mitigation. As a lead author for the UN IPCC Special Report and World Ocean Assessment, Dr. Cheng supports global policies and initiatives, helping build a more resilient and sustainable future.

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The Laureates of UNESCO–Al Fozan International Prize (2nd edition) – 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Kyriaki Michailidou (Europe and North America), Associate Professor and Head of the Biostatistics Unit at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics. She leads research uncovering the genetic factors of breast and ovarian cancers, combining genetics, epidemiology, and biostatistics. Her work advances cancer risk understanding, early detection, and personalized medicine, providing new tools to improve prevention and patient care worldwide.

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The Laureates of UNESCO–Al Fozan International Prize (2nd edition) – 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza (Latin America and the Caribbean), founder and Executive Director of Amazon Research International (ARI). She empowers indigenous communities, bridges ancestral knowledge with scientific research, and leads efforts to conserve Amazonian biodiversity. Through inclusive programs and collaborations, Dr. Vásquez Espinoza is creating sustainable pathways for conservation and innovation, highlighting the Amazon as a vital ecological and cultural treasure.

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The Laureates of UNESCO–Al Fozan International Prize (2nd edition) – 2025

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

On the initiative of the Abdullah Al Fozan Foundation for Education, 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

Lise Korsten

President of the African Academy of Sciences and Professor at the University of Pretoria.

Daniyal Alghazzawi

Professor of cybersecurity and digital transformation at King Abdulaziz University.

Asha de Vos

Marine biologist and founder of Oceanswell, Sri Lanka.

Stefan H.E. Kaufmann

Professor of infection biology and Founding Director Emeritus of the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology

Alicia Dickenstein

Professor of Mathematics at the University of Buenos Aires and L’Oréal-UNESCO Laureate

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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