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WHAT IS STEP ?
STEP is a platform, organized by Mustafa Science and Technology Foundation, to expand the scientific network among the STI actors of the Islamic world in form of holding international events and laying the groundwork for enhancing scientific synergy and cooperation.
Our History Our Vission Our Mission ViewPROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Mustafapbuh Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF) is honored to announce the 10th Science and Technology Exchange Program (STEP). This distinguished event will be hosted in Iran at Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), a venerable and dynamic cradle of science and engineering. The 10th STEP will focus on two pivotal and forward-looking domains: “Cutting-Edge Engineering” and “Tomorrow’s Medicine,” providing a platform for synergy, the exchange of the latest advancements, and the charting of future collaborations among scientists, researchers, technologists, and policymakers from the Islamic world.
MSTF cordially invites all academics, researchers, students, industry professionals, and policymakers active in the fields of Cutting-Edge Engineering and Tomorrow’s Medicine to participate in this scientific and technological summit. This program presents an invaluable opportunity to disseminate research findings, gain insights into novel developments, establish international collaborative networks, and contribute to shaping the future of science and technology within the OIC countries. Further details regarding the specific dates, thematic sub-fields, and submission guidelines will be announced subsequently.
The selection of Cutting-Edge Engineering and Tomorrow’s Medicine as the central themes for the 10th STEP reflects a profound understanding of global trends and the pressing needs of human societies, particularly within the OIC countries. These fields are not only the primary drivers of innovation and sustainable development in the 21st century but also play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life, addressing complex health and environmental challenges, and forging a brighter future for generations to come.
Cutting-Edge Engineering: This domain encompasses a wide spectrum of emerging technologies and interdisciplinary approaches that transcend traditional engineering boundaries, seeking to deliver creative and efficacious solutions to intricate problems. From artificial intelligence and machine learning, advanced robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced materials and nanotechnology, to clean energy systems and sustainable engineering, all fall under the purview of Cutting-Edge Engineering. Mastery and development of these technologies are paramount for OIC countries, signifying enhanced productivity, the creation of novel high-value-added industries, a reduction in technological dependency, optimal resource management, and effective confrontation of challenges such as climate change and food security. Investment and collaboration in this arena can precipitate a scientific and industrial leap for these nations, elevating their standing in the global knowledge-based economy.
Tomorrow’s Medicine: Tomorrow’s Medicine represents a new paradigm in medical sciences that, by leveraging advanced technological achievements, is advancing towards more precise diagnostics, personalized therapeutics, and intelligent preventative strategies. Genomics and personalized medicine, cell therapy and tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, the development of smart pharmaceuticals, the application of artificial intelligence in analyzing medical data and disease diagnosis, and telemedicine are among the key components of Tomorrow’s Medicine. Considering the healthcare system challenges in many Islamic countries, including the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, aging population, and the need for equitable access to quality services, investment and knowledge exchange in the domain of Tomorrow’s Medicine are of substantial importance. This novel approach can lead to significant improvements in health indicators, a reduction in treatment costs, and an increase in life expectancy within Islamic societies.
MSTF is hopeful that the 10th STEP, by concentrating on these two strategic domains, will serve as an effective platform towards identifying capacities, strengthening scientific and technological collaborations, and fostering a dynamic movement for the attainment of progress and prosperity in the Islamic world.
10th STEP SPEAKERS
Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard
Head of Strategic Technology Development Center of Iran Presidential Deputy of Science, Technology, and Knowledge-based Economy
Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary
Coordinator General, OIC-COMSTECH (Organization of Islamic Cooperation Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation); Vice President (Central & South Asia), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS); Distinguished National Professor and Honorary Advisor, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi.
Quarraisha Abdool Karim
Associate Scientific Director of CAPRISA, Professor in Clinical Epidemiology at Columbia University, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for African Health at University of KwaZulu-Natal, and President of The World Academy of Sciences
Dima Al-Khatib
Director of the UN Office for South-South Cooperation
Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK
Director General of Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), Türkiye
Muhammad Tahir ul Qamar
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics and Principal Investigator, Integrative OMICS and Molecular Modeling Lab, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Suleyman Akocak
Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Adıyaman University, Türkiye.
Sulaiman Wadi Harun
Professor, University of Malaya, Malaysia; Adjunct Professor, Brawijaya University, Indonesia.
Salar Karim Fatah
Lecturer, Department of Physics, College of Education, University of Garmian, Kalar, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
Sajjad Ahmad
Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), USA.
Saad Mekhilef
Distinguished Professor, School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia; Honorary Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia; Distinguished Visiting Professor, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia.
Mustafa Okyay Kaynak
Emeritus Professor, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey; Member, Turkish Academy of Sciences.
Mustafa Aydın
Professor, Department of Foreign Languages, Istanbul Topkapı University; Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Board, Istanbul Aydın University; President, Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS).
Mohammad S. Mubarak
Professor of Chemistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.
Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin
Professor of Chemistry, EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne), Sion campus, Switzerland; World-Class University Professor, Korea University; Adjunct Professor, King Abdulaziz University; Adjunct Professor, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University; Adjunct Professor, Southeast University, China.
Mohammad Anas Shamsi
Research Assistant Professor, Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, UAE.
Mahdieh Aghazadeh Khoei
University Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Istanbul Aydin University; Co-Founder & CEO, ApplyBuddy; Founder & CEO, Mir Global Consultancy Services Ltd.
Kazem Abdul-Hussein Zibara
Professor, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University; Team Leader, ER045 Laboratory of Stem Cells: Maintenance, Differentiation and Pathology, PRASE Platform, Lebanese University.
Hazlie Mokhlis
Senior Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya.
Ghulam Md Ashraf
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China & Adjunct Professor, King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Erkin Mirrakhimov
Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy; Head, Department of Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease, National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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