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.
The Mustafa(pbuh) Prize, the most prestigious scientific award in the Islamic world, is presented every two years to scientists and researchers whose groundbreaking achievements have pushed the frontiers of knowledge. Beyond honoring excellence in science and technology, the prize serves as a bridge connecting the hearts and minds of leading scholars across the Islamic world and beyond, fostering scientific collaboration and contributing to humanity’s sustainable development.
What happens above the storm? For decades, physicist Umran Inan chased the answer, capturing rare glimpses of red sprites and elves. His discoveries have changed how scientists understand the atmosphere and even how the world communicates, a journey that was recognized by the Mustafa(pbuh) Prize.
The Mustafa(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation Observatory, inspired by the historic Maragheh Observatory, has set its mission as conveying the scientific achievements of the Islamic world in an accessible language to the general public
In an era when science has become a means of influence and international interactions, the Mustafa(pbuh) Prize is more than a scientific accolade; it builds a fresh framework for connecting universities and scientists across the Islamic world.
The “Sci-Quest” social media campaign, an outreach division of the Mustafa(pbuh) Prize, has kicked off its 12th edition under the theme “The Flight of Messenger Photons” with a focus on optical communications.