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ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Wind energy is projected to contribute 35% of total energy production in USA by the year 2050. Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have gained prominence due to their distinct advantages, i.…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Obesity and overweight are part of an increasing global epidemic that affects millions of people around the world in many different areas. In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated th…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
Purpose: Using a Windows utility I developed, I can optimize a computer efficiently and easily which will help improve stability and performance in demanding applications and scenarios. Hypo…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising medium for zero-carbon energy storage; however, due to the cost and complexity of electrocatalyst synthesis for alkaline water splitting (AWS), approximat…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and remains incurable. Most existing therapeutics target beta-amyloid plaques, but plaque removal has shown no evid…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
The tear-inducing chemical, or lachrymatory factor, syn-propanethial s-oxide, is released from onions when their cells are disrupted. The reaction creating this chemical is catalyzed by the…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a very common disease affecting millions of people worldwide. In light of its widespread prevalence, researchers are looking for therapeutic targets they can influe…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
The project aims to advance both technological designs and medical applications, ultimately leading to the creation of a cost-effective and efficient makeshift stethoscope for widespread use…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
This project aims to develop antibacterial, antifungal, and pH-sensitive bioactive smart food packaging using agricultural waste and by-products like hazelnut husk, onion peel, and licorice…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Hydrate-based desalination (HBD) operates at lower temperatures and pressures than conventional methods, reducing energy consumption. HBD efficiency depends on refrigerant selection, influen…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Energy drinks are very popular; however, excessive consumption has been linked to various health risks, including anxiety, dehydration, and cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Accurately detecting exoplanets is essential for understanding planetary system formation and dynamics. Anomaly detection is an essential part of exoplanet studies, especially when analyzing…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
The increasing demand for high-performance electric motors in electric vehicles and modern appliances has intensified the reliance on rare earth metals for permanent magnets. However, concer…
ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The need for reliable renewable energies has grown, expanding research into biofuel opportunities. However current feedstocks use agricultural land, causing significant impacts. This researc…
ISEF · 2025
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Pathogenic fungi of the Candida genus, including C. albicans, pose an increasing threat to global health. Almost all Candida species belong to the CTG clade, which deviates from the common g…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
The growing field of materials sciences and more specifically stimuli-responsive materials in the past decades has led to the development of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), first introduce…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Fossil fuel combustion releases vast amounts of CO2, contributing to over 8 million premature deaths annually, more than those caused by smoking, by intensifying respiratory illnesses, heart…
ISEF · 2025
Earth and Environmental Sciences
While climate change's environmental impacts are well recognized, its humanitarian impacts depend on complex interactions between climate and population factors. This study simulated land-us…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Flooding is a significant issue in urban environments, causing widespread damage and disruption. Existing solutions lack integration, often addressing isolated aspects, such as detection or…
ISEF · 2025
Earth and Environmental Sciences
CO2 emissions are a critical global concern, particularly in urban and industrialized regions. Effective tracking of CO2 plumes is essential for understanding climate impacts and managing ai…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Global pest infestations cause over 220 billion in crop losses and approximately 700,000 human deaths each year. Traditional pesticides not only harm human health and the environment but als…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
Deep-sea octocorals are critical ecosystem engineers that form biodiversity-rich habitats and support commercially and pharmaceutically valuable species, yet remain understudied and increasi…
ISEF · 2025
Technology Enhances the Arts
The application of modern technologies is essential for preserving and revitalizing Don ca tai tu, a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, increasingly overshadowed by…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Infertility affects over 186 million people globally and is mechanistically linked to oxidative stress-induced mitochondriopathy, genomic instability, and chronic inflammation. These patholo…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
AI image generation models can now create and augment photographs at scale. Recent reports predict that AI-assisted misinformation will rank above warfare and natural disasters as the greate…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Over 250 million visually impaired individuals face significant challenges in navigation, limiting mobility and independence. Traditional aids like white canes and guide dogs offer minimal e…
ISEF · 2025
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) poses a considerable challenge to improving the public's health worldwide. It usually induces a high requirement for personalized treatment…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
Benzene exposure is linked to 40% of leukemia cases, making its detection at trace levels critical for public and environmental health. Existing sensors face limitations in sensitivity, sele…
ISEF · 2025
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Sorafenib, a targeted anticancer therapy, is used in the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFRs) and tyrosine kinases (…
ISEF · 2025
Technology Enhances the Arts
Over 5% of the world's population - or 430 million people - require rehabilitation to address their disabling hearing loss. At a personal level, my younger brother has severe difficulties wi…