Ramla Qureshi

Blanca Costa Ávila addresses the problem of respiratory distress due to fibrosis and stenosis of the airways produced by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She suggests that implanting a bronchial splint solves airway stenosis and improves pulmonary ventilation.

When we consider the capabilities of neuroprosthetics today and compare them to prostheses used only 50 years ago, we can only marvel at the level of advancements in surgery and engineering. New cutting-edge technologies that work to control the brain’s function have revolutionised the field and brought hope to millions…

Many scholars have understood that the liberal (international) order is under stress inside and outside the “liberal core.” However, most take the state in its Weberian form for granted. Areas of limited statehood are ubiquituous and it is the combination of limited statehood and order contestations which characterizes the contemporary…

Ulrike Felt is Professor of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the University of Vienna, Austria. Holding a PhD in physics and a second degree (habilitation) in the social sciences, Felt is addressing pressing issues at the intersections of science, innovation and society. Her research critically examines contemporary lives in…

Shameea Sultana is addressing the global plastic waste crisis by developing a dual-purpose bioplastic solution that not only reduces plastic footprints but also effectively manages solid tannery waste. Her innovative approach, involving renewable materials and green nanoparticle synthesis, results in a unique bioplastic with antibacterial benefits, offering a sustainable and…

Professor Heidi J. Larson is the Founding Director of The Vaccine Confidence Project and Professor of Anthropology, Risk and Decision Science at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Clinical Professor, Department of Health Metrics Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle; and Guest Professor at the University of Antwerp and…

In the current study, we used bioinspiration educational programs for adults, taking place at the zoo as part of lifelong learning. Bioinspiration is an interdisciplinary methodology in which biological principles are applied to human challenges with a sustainable development emphasis, through innovative design. We used hands-on activities with wildlife to…

The nominating institution University of Edinburgh on the breakthrough: New X-ray Free-Electron Lasers allow us to track the motion of atoms and capture the rearrangement of electrons as molecules absorb light or undergo chemical reactions. This powerful imaging technique creates sharp and detailed movies that unveil how molecular machines function,…

Our project used a participatory approach to produce a virtual reality tour of our Programme research laboratories. Upon production of the video, it was loaded unto virtual reality headsets and piloted in three-day secondary schools within Kilifi county: Chasimba Secondary School, Katanga Ngala Secondary School and Mdzongoloni Secondary Schools. The…

Mout De Vrieze is addressing the challenge faced by potato farmers who heavily rely on toxic pesticides to protect their crops, leading to environmental and health risks. Her solution involves isolating natural protective microorganisms from potato plants and combining them to create eco-friendly plant protection products, offering a sustainable and…