Stars of Science: Seven contestants qualify for ‘Proof of Concept’ stage

Published: 23 September 2024

Khadija Arabi seeks to develop a smart wearable device to monitor blood glucose without penetrating the skin.

NT Bureau
Doha

Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science program announced that seven contestants have qualified to enter the decisive “Proof of Concept” stage, after going through three rounds of eliminations during its Season 16 During this stage, competitors seek to prove their superior capabilities and scientific knowledge, as they will present their ideas to the jury, to win a share of the grand prize.

Candidates will submit an innovative proposal that addresses major regional and global challenges, while highlighting the advantages of the developments in the field of research, and technologies for accessing information in an unprecedented way.

On this occasion, Innovation Consultant and member of the Stars of Science jury, Professor Fouad Mrad said that the program plays a fundamental role in guiding young minds to create innovations of importance and effectiveness that serve the future of our region.

He stressed the importance of developing solutions that meet the needs of the Arab world, especially innovations in the field of artificial intelligence.

As for the qualifiers, Khadija Falah Arabi from Algeria, who holds a PhD in biomedical devices, seeks to develop a smart wearable device that relies on artificial intelligence to monitor blood glucose levels via external electrocardiogram technology, without the need to penetrate the skin.