ISEF · 2026
Quantum Batteries
Physics and Astronomy
This project explored whether quantum batteries, which utilize the quantum mechanical principles of superposition and entanglement, have the potential to serve as an important energy storage…
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ISEF · 2026
Quantum Canary: Neural Network Based Autonomous Noise Drift Detection in NISQ Era Quantum Processors
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum computers use the principles of quantum mechanics — superposition, entanglement, and coherence — to solve problems that classical computers simply cannot. In the current era of Noisy…
CSEF · 2026
Quantum-Inspired Reservoir Computing Using Simulated Spintronic Networks
Physics & Astronomy (Senior Division)
This project develops a physics-grounded framework for reservoir computing implemented in simulated spintronic networks (STNO arrays, vortex MTJs and skyrmion textures). By deriving semi-ana…
CSEF · 2026
Quantum Thermal Interference - Characterization of Thermal Light Interference in Multi-Slit Systems
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division)
Controlling the spatial distribution of thermal radiation is important for passive thermal management in microelectronics, suppression of thermal noise in quantum and cryogenic systems, and…
CSEF · 2026
Rain or Shine, Stop on Time!
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division)
Autonomous vehicles often use time-of-flight (ToF) sensors that emit near-infrared light and measure the return time to estimate the distance to obstacles. In extreme weather and lighting, w…
ISEF · 2026
Real-Time Coronal Magnetic Field Modeling Using Physics-Informed Fourier Neural Operators
Physics and Astronomy
Coronal magnetic fields are a driving force behind the formation and evolution of solar energetic particle events, which are known to disrupt critical ground and space infrastructure, causin…
CSEF · 2026
Red Planet Descent
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division)
With our project, we are hoping to gather information on which of the following entry landing, and descent (EDL) systems can protect a model rover the most when dropped; a shell, a parachute…
CSEF · 2026
RFID Foot Haptics Device Engineering Project
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division)
A device that enables the visually impaired to be able to navigate the outside world the same way a non-blind person would by using foot haptics and circuitry.
ISEF · 2026
Sampling the Complete Configuration Space of Origami and Linkages Using Markov Chain Monte Carlo
Physics and Astronomy First Award
Origami and linkages are widely used across architecture, space engineering, and the natural world owing to their high interconnectivity, where a single input drives the entire mechanism. Bo…
ISEF · 2026
Scalable Quantum Error Decoding With Sparse Graph Neural Networks
Physics and Astronomy Second Award
Quantum computers encode information in qubits, which are susceptible to physical noise. To protect information, quantum systems use error correction codes like the surface code, detecting e…
ISEF · 2026
Serial Crystallography-Optimized Sample Preparation With MYELIn: Novel Homogeneous Protein Microcrystal Yield Density Control via Sequential Pulsed Electric Fields and Ultrasonic Irradiation
Physics and Astronomy
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are targeted by 30-40% of FDA-approved drugs, yet structure determination remains hindered by cryogenic conditions of conventional methods such as macromo…
CSEF · 2026
Simulating the Optical Properties of Copper(I) Oxide Nanocubes in Monolayer Films and with Structural Alterations
Physics & Astronomy (Senior Division) Honorable_mention Award
Copper(I) oxide (Cu2O) semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) exhibit distinct plasmonic modes in the visible and near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum and have diverse application…
CSEF · 2026
Smart-Blind Stick: Enhancing Mobility and Safety for the Visually Impaired
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division)
Enhancing mobility and safety for the visually impaired
CSEF · 2026
Smart Child in Car Reminder Alarm
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division) Honorable_mention Award
Many babies die from heatstroke after being accidentally left in hot cars. A lot of existing alarm systems use only one sensor—like a pressure mat or a Bluetooth tag—which often cause false…
CSEF · 2026
Solar GeomeTREE
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division)
This project was done with the intention to see if arranging solar panels to resemble nature would be more efficient when it came to harnessing solar energy than just having a flat array. Th…
CSEF · 2026
Something's In The Water
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division) Second Award
This project investigated whether electrical impedance could be used to detect contamination in water. The hypothesis was that increasing levels of contamination would increase the conductiv…
CSEF · 2026
Soon I Will Be Invisible: Directing Energy with Topological Metamaterials
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division) First Award
Purpose | Scientists have been working for centuries to find ways to make objects invisible. They have found that metamaterials can be used to direct waves in ways that natural materials can…
ISEF · 2026
SpectroAge: A Model-Driven Ensemble of Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Networks for High-Precision Estimation of Stellar Ages
Physics and Astronomy
Determining stellar ages at the scale of modern spectroscopic surveys is hindered by the extreme computational cost of professional Bayesian isochrone-fitting pipelines, which limits large-s…
ISEF · 2026
SPINO: A Physics-Informed Fourier Neural Operator Surrogate for Accelerating Schrodinger-Poisson Simulation of Nanoscale Gate-All-Around Transistors
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Gate-all-around (GAA) transistors are central to the development of next-generation 2 nm-node semiconductor technologies, but their operation is strongly governed by quantum confinement, req…
ISEF · 2026
Study on the Stability of Vertically Vibrating Liquid Layers: From Suspension to Multistate Instability
Physics and Astronomy
In a vertically vibrating environment, the dynamic behavior of liquids and bubbles differs from that in a static gravitational field. This study investigates the dynamic stability of a liqui…
ISEF · 2026
Survey of the Noctis Volcano on Mars in Search of Stratigraphic Exposures and Caves Accessible for Exploration
Physics and Astronomy
We are currently on the verge of sending the first crewed mission to Mars to expedite the search for signs of Martian life. Pre-planning and site evaluation are crucial in ensuring mission s…
CSEF · 2026
Talk to the Hand: ASL Gesture Recognition Glove
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division)
Title: Talk to The Hand – ASL Gesture Recognition Glove Name: Tasneem Ismaili Grade: 7th Purpose: The goal of the project was to develop an ASL speech recognition glove, aiming to bridge the…
CSEF · 2026
Talk to The Hand: Voice Controlled Robotic Hand
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division) Third Award
Purpose/Design Goal and Background: I did the Talk to the Hand: Voice Controlled Robotic Hand project because I wanted to learn more about coding and working with the affordable Raspberry Pi…
CSEF · 2026
The Bright Side of the Spectrum
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division)
A polarizing filter is an optical device that transmits only light waves vibrating in one direction while absorbing others. It reduces reflections and glare, enhances color saturation, and i…
CSEF · 2026
The Dancing Canvas: Decoding the Repercussion of Acoustic Frequency on Granular Patterns
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division) Fourth Award
The main emphasis of my project is to investigate how acoustic frequency affects pattern formation in vibrated granular materials. I pursued the phenomenon of particle dynamics. My hypothesi…
ISEF · 2026
The Eardrum Conundrum: Creating Tinnitus Tranquility
Physics and Astronomy
The purpose of this study is to create white noises that mask tinnitus tones more effectively than normal white noise. I was inspired to research this because my mother experiences tinnitus.…
CSEF · 2026
The Effect of Temperature on Magnet Velocity
Electronics & Electromagnetics (Junior Division)
Purpose: Does temperature effect the velocity of magnets? Hypothesis: Heating magnets will make them attract to each other slightly faster than magnets that are at a cooler temperature. Meth…
ISEF · 2026
The Enhancement of Forced Atmospheric Water Condensation Using Multilayer Graphene-Coated Porous Ceramic Substrates
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
Freshwater scarcity affects over 50% of the current world population, making atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) an important field of research. This project utilizes mechanically exfoliated…
CSEF · 2026
The Fate of the Fifth Giant: A Two Year Orbital Mechanics Analysis of a Fifth Giant Planet
Physics & Astronomy (Junior Division)
The project aims to prove the hypothesis that the Fifth Giant and Planet Nine are the same planet. It will focus on the math behind the ejection of the Fifth Giant. The data from the project…
ISEF · 2026
The Geometry of the Milky Way's Dark Matter Halo: Bayesian Inference of Kinematic Properties Across Stellar Streams and the Galactic Rotation Curve
Physics and Astronomy
Cosmological simulations expect that dark matter halos are triaxial and undergo figure rotation. However, values for its triaxiality remain disputed, and its tumbling, though fundamental to…