ShareKUWAIT: Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) announced Sunday the winners of the 42nd edition of the Kuwait Prize, granted annually to Kuwaiti and Arab scientists with notable achievements and contributions. In a press release, KFAS listed the winners and their respective fields, beginning with Dr. Nashat Nassar of Palestine and Morocco’s Mohammad Al-Dowdy in the field of chemistry. Dr. Nassar, a professor of chemistry, specializes in nano-particles with a focus on eco-sustainability.
Dr. Al-Dowdy, also a professor of chemistry, specializes in metal organic frameworks and their applications. Egypt’s Dr. Mohammad Sultan won the award in the field of applied science. Dr. Sultan’s research offered a new understanding of complex hydraulic systems in environments subject to climate change. In the field of emerging science, Dr. Dina Al-Qatabi won the award for her work in artificial intelligence and robotics. The Kuwait Prize was established in 1979 to promote research efforts and encourage Arab scientists. — KUNA
