The President of COMSTECH, referring to the achievements of Iranian scientists in various fields of knowledge, stated: “These accomplishments are commendable and admirable for all Islamic countries.”
The head of the scientific committee of the Mustafa (pbuh) Prize stated that the secretariat received 1002 applications for participation in the inaugural Young Scientist Medal. After several stages of screening and evaluation, three young scientists under the age of 40 were selected.
The Chair of the Mustafa(pbuh) Prize Scientific Committee introduced the laureates of the 6th edition of the prize, stating that Mehmet Toner from Turkey was selected in the field of Life and Medical Science and Technology, Vahab Mirrokni from Iran in the field of Communications and Information Technology, and Mohammad Nazeeruddin from India in the field of Basic and Engineering Sciences.
Mahdi Safarininia, President of the Mustafa(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation, outlined the programs of the 6th Mustafa(pbuh) Prize Week in a press conference on Tuesday. He announced that the events will take place from September 6 to 10, with the award ceremony on September 8.
With the 6th Mustafa(pbuh) Prize just around the corner, Turkish media have placed the spotlight on the event with extensive reports, analyses, and interviews.
Scientists and researchers from over 30 countries across four continents will attend the Science and Technology Exchange Program held at Amirkabir University of Technology.
Tehran – BORNA: An Iranian professor at ETH Zurich revolutionized data transmission with the design of Raptor and RaptorQ codes — a breakthrough that is the building block of the Internet, streaming platforms, and space communications, and earned him the Mustafa(pbuh) Prize.
The 2025 Mustafa(pbuh) Prize Week will serve as a platform for scholars, young talents, and science enthusiasts across the Islamic world, hosting programs ranging from specialized panel discussions at Amirkabir University to the closing ceremony of the Noor Student Competition at Tehran Book Garden.
The ceremony of the 6th Noor Student Competition will mark the end of the Mustafa(pbuh) Prize Week on September 9.