The Science and Technology Exchange Program Office for the Islamic World (STEP-AUT) has been unveiled at Amirkabir University of Technology to expand and systematize scientific and technological exchanges, advance science diplomacy, and connect the university with a wider network of scientists, researchers, and universities across the Islamic world.
From proving that mysterious red sprites posed no threat to the Columbia space shuttle to helping create a global lightning locating system accurate to within milliseconds, Professor Umran Inan’s research has linked fundamental science with practical technologies used around the world.
Beyond Lightning: Unveiling the Hidden Lights of Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Red sprites, elves, and other transient light events are some of the most amazing phenomena in Earth's atmosphere that last only a few milliseconds; Professor Umran Inan, former professor at Stanford University, talks about his research on revealing the secret of these mysterious lights.
Muhammad Hanif, a computer science engineer from Pakistan and guest at the 10th STEP, whohas carried out over a decade of research on AI, image processing, and deep learning, delineated his recent work onintegrating AI-driven solutions within healthcare systems.
Royan institute researchers have moved closer than ever to treating Parkinson's disease by producing dopamine-producing neurons from stem cells.
Nano-membrane technology, as one of the most advanced achievements in water purification, plays a key role in combating pollution of water resources, treating industrial wastewater, and desalinating seawater. Utilizing ultra-fine nanoscale structures, this technology is capable of separating pollutants, oils, heavy metals, and even dissolved salts from water, offering new solutions for providing clean water in industrial areas and areas with water stress.
Jackie Yi-Ru Ying, a pioneer of nanotechnology in medicine, announced the development of polymer nanoparticles that can detect changes in the body and release drugs at the right time and place.
By creating hybrid compounds, a Pakistani chemist has succeeded in creating several new molecules with high inhibitory power against cancer-related enzymes.
Professor Hassan, a co-founder and former president of TWAS, has served in top-tier scientific committees and organizations. He has published valuable studies in theoretical plasma physics, sustainable energy, and environmental and geophysical phenomena, such as dune migration patterns.