32 projects whose affiliated fair was here.
32 projects · showing 1–30
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
Gravitational waves (GWs) are ripples in spacetime produced by massive astronomical events such as compact binary coalescences (CBCs) involving black holes and neutron stars. Although matche…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Urban growth and the associated loss of vegetation and green spaces in Gauteng Province, South Africa, were analysed for the period 2016-2040. The study examined land cover change, particula…
ISEF · 2026
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
The global shortage of donor organs has renewed interest in xenotransplantation, with genetically modified pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) emerging as potential donors for human liver transplan…
ISEF · 2025
Embedded Systems
Conventional visual assistive devices primarily rely on canes, limiting independence and ease of use. The Walk-Man project aims to develop a wearable, non-obtrusive assistive device to enhan…
ISEF · 2025
Plant Sciences
This project designed a cost efficient system to measure the CO2 assimilation and calculate photosynthetic rate of different outdoor plants. The air pump, flow meter, leaf chamber, reference…
ISEF · 2025
Animal Sciences
Hector’s lantern fish (Lampanyctodes hectoris), a common mesopelagic species along the west coast, is known to be parasitized by the copepod Cardiodectes bellotti, which consumes its host’s…
ISEF · 2025
Mathematics
Purpose In this study, Rowlands' sequence, a recursive sequence discovered in 2003, was studied. The aim was to develop a conditional proof of: Conjecture 1: The first difference of Rowlands…
ISEF · 2024
Plant Sciences
Farmers resort to using chemicals and conventional techniques globally to expedite crop growth to satisfy large populations. Currently, available chemical fertilizers are endangering farmers…
ISEF · 2024
Systems Software
The rise of community support platforms has captured the attention of various fields, from leisure to customer support. The existing solutions are often exclusive or add-ons to existing syst…
ISEF · 2024
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
The project explored biomimicry to optimize bobsleigh design. This was motivated by the sustainable development culture under SDG 13 for taking urgent action to combat climate change and its…
ISEF · 2024
Earth and Environmental Sciences
This research was undertaken to study the behaviour and the use of different habitats by juvenile fishes within the shallow areas of Algoa Bay. Although some researchers have studied the sha…
ISEF · 2024
Embedded Systems
Typically, retailers lose about 1.5% to 2% of their sales from the loss of inventory due to theft or errors. Employee and customer theft are the major causes of retail shrinkage. The aim of…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Purpose of the project: The purpose was to find a powdered chemical compound that was a respectable electrical insulator to replace other more traditional insulators. The powders are to be n…
ISEF · 2023
Embedded Systems
With many fires happening daily in communities and homes the need for inexpensive, reliable, saleable warning systems, more than just a simple audible fire alarm that is currently used, is h…
ISEF · 2023
Microbiology
Purpose: The purpose was to identify the extent of the major problem regarding soil contamination which causes food outbreaks in South Africa and was furthermore driven by the great demand f…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Purpose: This research explored if soil saturation contributes to the formation of sinkholes. This research also investigated if Khutsong households are at risks of new sinkholes. Method: Th…
ISEF · 2023
Environmental Engineering
This project aims to demonstrate the potential to predict soil temperature through a machine-learning approach, within a South African domestic garden environment. The vision of the project…
ISEF · 2023
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Purpose of the Project Humans need water for everyday life such as cooking, to grow food, for the manufacturing of goods and sanitation. South Africa is classified as a water-stressed countr…
ISEF · 2022
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Purpose We examined the marine macro-life at two rocky shore sites at Africa’s southern tip. Kreeftebaai, on the western side, is affected by the Benguela Current, and Suiderstrand, on the s…
ISEF · 2022
Embedded Systems
The purpose of this project is to provide an automated system that can perform the simple, easy and cost-effective cleaning of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) heat exchanger…
ISEF · 2022
Biomedical Engineering
The core objective of this research is to revolutionize the diagnosis of respiratory ailments, through digitalizing the traditional stethoscope. The physiological sound data of the lungs fro…
ISEF · 2022
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
The purpose of this project was to determine which aerodynamic element/s on an F1 car is/are the most important to maximize to achieve the fastest lap possible around the Bahrain Internation…
ISEF · 2022
Translational Medical Science
Paracetamol is a widely used drug due to its analgesic and antipyretic properties, however, intramolecular bonding that occurs between the drug’s chemical groups make it susceptible to a hea…
ISEF · 2022
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The purpose of this project is to develop a model to assist with the early diagnosis of pneumonia and skin cancer, using machine learning. This model will distinguish and identify infected o…
ISEF · 2021
Engineering Mechanics
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the rapid increase in cases schools, businesses and public buildings needed to introduce a system of screening and sanitizing pupils and visitors. Automated…
ISEF · 2021
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The main purpose of this research project was to determine whether machine learning algorithms creating art in three art genres, Ukiyo-e, Portrait and Landscape, are imaginative enough to fo…
ISEF · 2021
Biomedical Engineering
Purpose: To mitigate the drawbacks of the invasive glucometer test, a non-invasive device that could accurately measure glucose levels was sought after. Procedures: A near infrared-based pro…
ISEF · 2021
Engineering Mechanics Second Award
Purpose The project aimed to design a simple, ergonomic and cost-effective robot equipped with different sensors for use as a surveying tool in shaft mining to improve safety for workers. Pr…
ISEF · 2020
Engineering Mechanics
Parallel parking in congested city streets decreases traffic flow. Parking spaces take up more space. Cars cannot drive left / right directly - only forwards / backwards and have to steer le…
ISEF · 2020
Earth and Environmental Sciences
This project investigated the relative importance and sources of marine plastic pollutants to reduce plastic pollution. Stratified pollution surveys investigated the relative quantities and…