How Hashing Transformed Artificial Intelligence

Prof. Vahab Mirrokni, a leading computer scientist and the 2025 Mustafa(pbuh) Prize laureate, spoke about major recent advancements in data-search technology in an interview; technologies that help computers find similar information faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Omar Yaghi’s Chemistry of Possibility

Ten years ago, in 2015, Professor Omar Yaghi received the Mustafa(pbuh) Prize for his pioneering work in developing Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs), a new class of materials with vast potential for energy, environment, and health applications. A decade later, in 2025, the world celebrates him again—this time as a Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. In this exclusive interview with the Mustafa(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF), Professor Yaghi reflects on his journey of discovery, his philosophy of science, and his advice to the next generation of scientists.

 

How Microalgae Could Power the Future of Food, Fuel, and Sustainability

Algae may be microscopic, but their potential to transform industries is massive, ranging from turning food waste into renewable energy to feeding astronauts in space. Researchers like Dr. Show Pau Loke of Khalifa University, UAE, are exploring how these organisms could reshape biotechnology, food security, and environmental sustainability.  Algae may be microscopic, but their potential to transform industries is massive, ranging from turning food waste into renewable energy to feeding astronauts in space. Researchers like Dr. Show Pau Loke of Khalifa University, UAE, are exploring how these organisms could reshape biotechnology, food security, and environmental sustainability.  

AI, Vaccines, and Climate-Resilient Crops: Pakistani Scientist on the Future of …

From accelerating vaccine design to protecting global food security, computational biology is reshaping how science responds to real-world challenges. In an interview, Prof. Muhammad Tahir Ul Qamar of Government College University in Faisalabad, Pakistan, shared his insights on the limitations of current epitope prediction algorithms, the promise of AI in rapid vaccine development, and the role of pan-genomics in building climate-resilient crops.