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ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Chiral orbital currents (COC) circulating along the edges of the crystal unit cells underpin an array of novel phenomena in ferrimagnetic Mn3Si2Te6. Two types of inductances are well known,…
ISEF · 2025
Mathematics
Fractals are self-similar shapes that appear in nature and can produce complex structures by replicating the same pattern across several scales. While fractals have often been explored in vi…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have difficulty with comprehension of facial expressions. Although assistive technology has been developed to help these individuals identify…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Approximately 1 in 4 adolescents experience trauma by age 16, with even greater prevalence among high-risk groups such as Native American, Alaskan Native, African American, and multi-racial…
ISEF · 2025
Biomedical Engineering
Early diagnosis of retinoblastoma (RB) in the current clinical practice remains challenging due to the lack of access to timely and accurate eye examinations which is essential as late stage…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
This study introduces a multifunctional emulsion system combining ZnO dots, camellia oil, and CTAC surfactant to provide a safer, eco-friendly alternative for preserving fruits and vegetable…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
Independent living for vision-impaired individuals requires them to perform daily object-reaching tasks, such as grasping an apple to eat. But without precise spatial awareness, even simple…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
This project explores the application of physics and calculus to predict and optimize the trajectory of a basketball shot using a pendulum mechanism. First, I calculated the velocity of the…
ISEF · 2025
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Efficient path planning for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) is crucial for improving their operational efficiency in ocean exploration, ocean monitoring, and commercial activities. We…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Political polarization creates echo chambers where misinformation thrives. When misinformation aligns with political ideologies, it reinforces biases and obstructs progress on issues like cl…
ISEF · 2025
Translational Medical Science
There is an increasing consumer demand for effective natural products with fewer synthetic chemicals. In the United States, antiperspirants and deodorants are very common hygiene items used…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
With implications in diseases such as monocytic leukemia, sarcoidosis, and Alzheimers, the detection of lysozyme, an antimicrobial enzyme, remains central in the development of precise antib…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
Cancer’s therapeutic landscape is significantly limited; chemotherapeutics indiscriminately target rapidly dividing cells, adversely affecting healthy tissues. While targeted nanomedicines a…
ISEF · 2025
Microbiology
E. coli outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce in Yuma, Arizona, have been a persistent public health concern. This study explores a solution to mitigating bacterial contamination using sonific…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Despite our planet being covered with 75% water, still over 40% of the global population does not have access to sufficient clean water. Therefore, this project aimed to tap on the largest s…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
This study designed and synthesized a series of donor (D) molecules in an attempt to form exciplexes with known acceptor (A) molecules and to investigate the influence of the chemical struct…
ISEF · 2025
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent social interaction deficits and repetitive behaviors. Current FDA-approved drugs reduce irritabili…
ISEF · 2025
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Base editors hold great promise in the treatment of genetic diseases as nearly half of known pathogenic genetic variants are point mutations. However, despite recent progress, the base edito…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Recent advancements in surface plasmon (SP) structures have led to the utilization of metallic hole arrays for color generation and filtering, offering reliability and color tunability. Thes…
ISEF · 2025
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Currently, 40% of the world's population is impacted by limited access to water resources, and conditions will only worsen due to climate change. This water scarcity endangers agricultural p…
ISEF · 2025
Environmental Engineering
Strong hurricanes in recent years have brought record-high storm surges to coastal areas in the US. Their devastating effects on life, property, and the environment require continuous effort…
ISEF · 2025
Materials Science
Concrete has historically been an integral part of human infrastructure, but the methods and recipes for making this material are varied. One family of materials proposed for concrete synthe…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of vision loss projected to affect 130 million people by 2030, is often undetected until advanced stages due to subtle early symptoms, leading to c…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
The study addresses the issue of insufficient data for constructing artificial neural networks by employing techniques of time series data augmentation and data imaging. Specifically, predic…
ISEF · 2025
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The foundation of my research lies in my commitment to finding innovative, impactful solutions to real-world problems with Quantum science. I conducted independent research to identify and d…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
Finger vein recognition is an emerging biometric technology offering secure and reliable personal identification, particularly valuable in digital financial transactions. However, current ap…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
High energy consumption in AI data centers can be attributed to several factors; however, the most notable issue is inefficiencies within their main processing units, the graphics processing…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
This project explores a cost-effective method to improve nutrient uptake in wheat using mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, aiding nutrient absorpt…
ISEF · 2025
Systems Software
In the super-aging society, vulnerable pedestrians, including the elderly, children, and individuals with disabilities, face significant risks due to fixed pedestrian signal timings that fai…
ISEF · 2025
Physics and Astronomy
Ultra-high-precision sensors are essential in research areas including earthquake detection, medical imaging, autonomous vehicle navigation, and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave O…