The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) has announced the winners of the 35th edition of the Jaber Al-Ahmad Award for Young Researchers, held in 2024. According to a press release issued on Tuesday, this prestigious annual award, valued at KD 10,000, recognizes Kuwaiti PhD holders for their exceptional contributions to various scientific fields. This year, researchers from four distinct disciplines were honored.
In the field of engineering sciences, Dr. Nasser Al-Sayegh, a Research Associate at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research and a Cranfield University, UK alumnus, received the award for his impactful engineering research addressing technical challenges across multiple sectors.
Dr. Ali Theyab, an Associate Professor at Kuwait University’s Faculty of Medicine and a PhD graduate from the University of South Carolina, was recognized in medical and allied sciences for his work in clinical and preventive medicine, which has improved healthcare services.
The social and humanities category saw Dr. Mariam Al-Kandari, an Associate Professor in comparative jurisprudence and legal policy at Kuwait University, awarded for her research that enhances understanding of Kuwaiti social and humanitarian issues.
In administrative and economic sciences, Dr. Bader Al-Hashel, who holds a PhD from Indiana University and serves as the head of Risk Management at Boubyan Bank, was acknowledged for his contributions to advancing regional economic and administrative thought.
KFAS reiterated its dedication to supporting researchers and promoting sustainable national development. Established in 1988 under the initiative of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the award aims to encourage and celebrate Kuwaiti youth excellence in scientific research.
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KFAS announces winners of Jaber Al-Ahmad 35th Award for Young Researchers
KUWAIT, June 24 (KUNA) — Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) announced the winners of the 35th edition of the 2024 Jaber Al-Ahmad Award for Young Researchers. nIn a press release on Tuesday, KFAS stated that this annual award, worth KD 10,000, honors Kuwaiti PhD holders for their outstanding contributions across various scientific disciplines, noting that this year, the award recognized researchers in four fields. nIn engineering sciences, the award went to Dr. Nasser Al-Sayegh, a Research Associate at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research and a PhD graduate from Cranfield University, UK, recognized for his practical engineering research that addresses technical challenges in multiple sectors. nIn medical and allied sciences, Dr. Ali Theyab, an Associate Professor at Kuwait University’s Faculty of Medicine and a PhD graduate from the University of South Carolina, won for his research in clinical and preventive medicine, which enhances healthcare services. nThe social and humanities award was presented to Dr. Mariam Al-Kandari, an Associate Professor in comparative jurisprudence and legal policy at Kuwait University, for her research that advances the scientific understanding of Kuwaiti social and humanitarian issues. nIn administrative and economic sciences, the award went to Dr. Bader Al-Hashel, who holds a PhD from Indiana University, and is the head of Risk Management at Boubyan Bank, for research contributions that advance economic and administrative thought regionally. nKFAS concluded by reaffirming its commitment to supporting researchers and fostering sustainable national development. nEstablished in 1988 at the initiative of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, this award aims to encourage and honor Kuwaiti youth excellence in scientific research. (end) r nslm.ahm