Five projects qualify for London International Youth Science Forum 2025
Muscat: The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation announced today the names of qualifiers for the 66th London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF), scheduled to take place from 23 July to 6 August 2025 in London, the United Kingdom (UK).
From 430 submitted research projects in STEM fields, 30 met competition criteria, with the top five selected to represent Oman at LIYSF 2025 following rigorous evaluation. The winning projects and researchers are:
1. Hala Al Zaabi for the project of dual treatment of waste leachate using date seed tannins and advanced oxidation technology.
2. Al Muntasir Al Maamari for the project of AI-supported green hydrogen production from mesquite trees and industrial waste.
3. Saif Al Hashar for the project "Anfay": An AI-powered plastic classification tool.
4. Zainab Al Maharbi for the project "Nadeem" platform for children with autism and their parents.
5. Dima Al Maawali for the project of Oman's first AI-powered digital platform to identify damaged water pipes.
The projects were evaluated by a specialised panel from Sultan Qaboos University, University of Buraimi, Global College of Engineering and Technology, and the Military Technological College.
Abeer Al Jabri, Research Capacity Building Specialist at the Ministry, noted that LIYSF has empowered over 22,000 students globally since 1959. Oman's participation has grown significantly, with 817 applicants since 2016, 123 shortlisted projects, and 43 final representatives.
The forum aims to foster international scientific collaboration, expose young researchers to cutting-edge advancements, and develop innovation skills through direct engagement with global experts.
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