Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Coral reefs around the Qatari peninsula are increasingly threatened by rising sea temperatures, pollution, and desalination brine discharge. This project proposes an AI-driven system for rea…
Software Design
Plant diseases, particularly fungal infections, cause significant crop losses worldwide due to delayed detection and limited access to rapid diagnostic tools. This project presents Gharsa, a…
Environmental Engineering
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Environmental Engineering
Plastic pollution represents a major environmental challenge. This project investigates the potential of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) to biologically degrade plastic waste using a…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematologic malignancy characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow. This study explored the potential of Pristimer…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The skin, the body's largest organ, consists of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis, each with distinct roles. Skin hyperpigmentation disorders, such as Post-inflammatory hyp…
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
In arid climates, they face extreme temperatures, water scarcity, and high energy demands for irrigation. At the same time, the aluminum industry generates carbon-rich waste, creating enviro…
Environmental Engineering
Access to clean drinking water is essential for public health, yet traditional periodic testing delays contaminant detection, leading to increased health risks and higher remediation costs.…
Microbiology
Water contamination poses a global challenge, particularly in regions relying on unlicensed artesian wells for agriculture and livestock without regulatory oversight. This study examines the…
Embedded Systems
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a highly toxic gas that poses a significant health hazard in oil and gas industries. Traditional H2S gas leak detection methods are often time-consuming, labor-inte…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Ischemic heart disease is a major global health issue, responsible for 17.9 million deaths annually. In Qatar, 69% of deaths result from three major diseases: cardiovascular disease (24%), c…
Environmental Engineering
Polystyrene waste's non-biodegradable nature and lightweight structure lead to persistent ecosystem contamination, as it is easily dispersed by wind and water, worsening global environmental…
Environmental Engineering
This research discusses the development of an effective, economical, and sustainable material using polystyrene waste combined with recycled sand as a water and thermal insulating material f…
Materials Science
This study aimed to develop a scalable, cost-effective method for producing high-quality silver nanoparticle (AgNP)-containing hydrogels. AgNPs (1–100 nm) are promising in biomedical applica…
Behavioral and Social Sciences
This study investigates the impact of social media use on university students' mental health using statistical analysis and AI-based predictive modeling. The research aims to identify social…
Embedded Systems
This project introduces an innovative assistive technology designed to significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with quadriplegia. It presents a unified technology platform…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
TAS2R38 gene encodes a bitter taste receptor protein that influences the perception of bitter compounds such as phenylthiocarbamide PTC. Specific polymorphisms within TAS2R38 have been linke…
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
In the coming decade, renewable energies are set to replace conventional fuels, driven by their environmental benefits and long-term cost advantages. Solar energy, particularly prominent for…
Animal Sciences
The Arabian Gulf, known for its extreme conditions, supports a diverse marine ecosystem. Its isolation and harsh environment have led to a high number of unique species. However, much of the…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Chronic autoimmune diseases threatening human health have widely spread, yet modern-day pharmaceuticals remain of animal origin and cause the body to develop drug resistance or experience ad…
Embedded Systems
Countless lives have been lost over the decades to a single animal: the shark. With its large mouth and razor-sharp teeth, even a small shark can inflict severe damage on an unwary beachgoer…
Biomedical Engineering
Falls significantly impact public health, particularly among the elderly and those with certain health conditions, leading to roughly 68,400 deaths and numerous emergency interventions each…
Environmental Engineering
Transportation significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) and PM 2.5 emissions, adversely impacting the environment. This study presents a novel conical filtration device, designed to…
Embedded Systems
To meet the growing demand for food in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, many countries are investing in new technologies and digitization of agricultural services. Precision a…
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Immune Checkpoint (ICP) system is recognized as a pathway to preventing the immune system from attacking cancer cells and thus allowing cancer cell survival. Several transcription factors ar…
Environmental Engineering
Fourth Award
Surfactant research is a rapidly developing field due to its booming applications in many fundamental industries such as detergents, fabric softeners, emulsions, and most importantly, corros…
Cellular and Molecular Biology
FBW7 is a substrate recognition component and a tumor suppressor in the E3 ligase complex. It plays a major role in combating oncoproteins and regulating different types of cancers, most not…
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are becoming a research trend nowadays as they overcome the limitations associated with embryonic stem cells (ESCs) usage and demonstrate a promising t…
Environmental Engineering
Cooking/frying oil is an everyday kitchen waste that creates critical ecological, municipal, and environmental issues. The enormous advancements in technology led to numerous innovations in…
Biomedical Engineering
The UV light assessment is essential for controlling of the skin and other living organisms getting fragile resulting in the premature aging of the skin, solar elastosis, liver spots, etc. T…