Tribune News Network
Doha
The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) recently celebrated the remarkable achievements of its top students at the prestigious Annual Academic Awards Ceremony.
This year, the awards recognised a total of 54 outstanding undergraduates and graduates across various academic disciplines. The event was attended by Dr Salem Al Naemi, president of UDST; and featured Dr Mohammed Al Jefairi, CEO of Sidra Holding and a renowned alumnus and innovator highlighted on Stars of Science, as a guest speaker.
The students were honoured in eight categories: Academic Excellence Award, Academic Merit Award, Academic Distinction Award, Foundation Programme Award, Industrial Trades Dean Award, Achievement Award, Applied Research Award, and Innovation Award.
The university presented the Academic Excellence Awards to students with the highest weighted averages in their respective programmes. For the Master’s Degree, the Academic Excellence Award went to Ahmed Abdalla Abdelazim, a student in the College of Business. The Bachelor’s Degree award was presented to Madhavi Anilkumar from the College of Business. The Advanced Diploma honour was awarded to Jassim Mohammed Al Maraghi of the College of Engineering and Technology, and the Two-Year Diploma Academic Excellence Award was presented to Mohamed Mostafa Elgamal from the College of Computing and IT.
Reflecting on the occasion, Dr Naemi said, "Today, we celebrate the journey of success our outstanding students have embarked upon and the values they embody, such as perseverance and dedication. Each award represents a commitment to excellence that goes beyond academic boundaries and reflects UDST’s role in preparing leaders who will make a positive impact on our society. This ceremony is not only a celebration of individual achievements but also a reminder of our collective pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and sustainable development.”
The Innovation Award in the College of Computing and IT was awarded to Mohamed Fathi Ali, recognised for his AI-driven cybersecurity innovations. His top one percent ranking in the US Department of Defence’s Cyber Sentinel Challenge earned him prestigious internships.
He is the co-leader of UDST’s Cybersecurity Club. His startup, "BeMySense”, an AI solution for the visually impaired, also won the third place in the Startup Track at the Arab AI & IoT challenge in GITEX, Dubai.
In the College of Engineering and Technology, Farah Yaser Khattab also received the Innovation Award for her work in sustainable solutions like decentralised solar charging and waste-to-compost facilities. Her award-winning projects, presented at national and international forums highlight her leadership in environmental research.
The Applied Research Award went to Hind Saleh Al Mohannadi of the College of Health Sciences, recognised for her research on brain structure changes in obese patients, and study on radiation safety in healthcare.
All recipients of the Academic Excellence and Academic Merit Awards received monetary awards, as well as university certificates, with distinctions noted on their official transcripts.
UDST’s Annual Awards Ceremony reinforces the university’s dedication to cultivating an environment of academic excellence and innovation, making it a key annual event that inspires and honours exceptional contributions to society.