– Research Scientist of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Program at Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Dr. Adel Ismael was awarded the Arab regional award by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), for sciences in developing countries for the year 2021.

In a statement, KISR mentioned that the award is given to those who tangibly contribute to the simplification of sciences and the development of strategies that serve the spread of science and technology in developing countries.

The institute added that Dr. Ismael’s focus on Nanotechnology and its applications in easing daily life qualified him to win the award.

Dr. Ismael’s research revolved around producing Nano-sized catalysts to eliminate toxic industrial pollutants like pesticides cyanobacteria and organic compounds produced by industries like textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals.

The scientific production also focused on transforming air polluting carbon dioxide into beneficial liquid fuel, as well as producing thin layers of titanium dioxide particles on glass window surfaces to assist self-cleaning applications.

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), located in Italian city of Trieste, is an academy established for developing countries, uniting 1,000 scientists in some 70 countries and aiming to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in developing countries

Source: Kuwait News Agency