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Maneesh Bakshi
Doha
Qatar has set an example in the Arab region through its ambitious programme for promoting innovation and research, according to the finalists of Stars of Science who interacted with the press at a media round table held at Qatar Foundation headquarter on Wednesday.
The four finalists are all set to make it to the top rank and grab their share from the total prize money of $600,000.
The inspiring innovators will vie for the top notch in the finale of Stars of Science Season 8 as the vast numbers of TV viewers across the region are voting online to help choose the Arab world's best innovator to be decided on a live broadcast on November 19 at 10:30pm KSA/ 7:30pm GMT on MBC4.
Inventor of the smart Autism shirt and a finalist of the SOS Season 8, young Algerian innovator Aberrahim Bourouis said,"It would have been next to impossible for me to have to develop this smart autism shirt that can help people with physical and mental disability. I am hopeful to get the support of the voters from the entire region since autism has widely affected this part of the world."
Equally hopeful is another finalist, a Lebanese engineer Sevag Babikian whose innovation is expected to improve the 3D printers that are currently available in the market.
Talking to Qatar Tribune, Babikian said,"The flash point of my invention came when I decided to flip the 3D printer 90 degree to see the effect of gravity on the performance of the printer." This simple idea enabled him to do some modification in the printer so as to overcome the limitations of the devices when it comes to making overhangs or the elements of a model without support underneath it.
"It took me one year to develop the prototype and all of it would never have been possible without the support from the team of the Stars of Science," he said.
Another strong contender of the top position among the four finalists was the young Jordanian researcher Sadeem Qdaisat whose innovation has led to the discovery of a new system of automated slide dropping in genetic testing for cancer patient.
His system automates the process of genetic testing, aiming to eliminate human error and cross contamination.
"The patent of my invention has been accepted and my invention is very close to becoming an industrial application by tweaking it here and there to pass the rigour of quality and acceptability as an industrial product," Qdaisat said.
The prize money offered to the finalists will serve as seed funding for them to deliver their problem-solving innovations to the market.
The first place winner will earn $300,000, while his competitors will earn $150,000, $100,000 and $50,000 respectively depending on rank.
Stars of Science has been popular among viewers, earning over 8.5 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram for this season alone. Over four million unique users have engaged with the show's channels online this season.
To vote, viewers can visit www.starsofscience.com and click on the 'Vote Now' icon, choose favourite innovator from the four options and cast your vote via Facebook or via email.
Doha
Qatar has set an example in the Arab region through its ambitious programme for promoting innovation and research, according to the finalists of Stars of Science who interacted with the press at a media round table held at Qatar Foundation headquarter on Wednesday.
The four finalists are all set to make it to the top rank and grab their share from the total prize money of $600,000.
The inspiring innovators will vie for the top notch in the finale of Stars of Science Season 8 as the vast numbers of TV viewers across the region are voting online to help choose the Arab world's best innovator to be decided on a live broadcast on November 19 at 10:30pm KSA/ 7:30pm GMT on MBC4.
Inventor of the smart Autism shirt and a finalist of the SOS Season 8, young Algerian innovator Aberrahim Bourouis said,"It would have been next to impossible for me to have to develop this smart autism shirt that can help people with physical and mental disability. I am hopeful to get the support of the voters from the entire region since autism has widely affected this part of the world."
Equally hopeful is another finalist, a Lebanese engineer Sevag Babikian whose innovation is expected to improve the 3D printers that are currently available in the market.
Talking to Qatar Tribune, Babikian said,"The flash point of my invention came when I decided to flip the 3D printer 90 degree to see the effect of gravity on the performance of the printer." This simple idea enabled him to do some modification in the printer so as to overcome the limitations of the devices when it comes to making overhangs or the elements of a model without support underneath it.
"It took me one year to develop the prototype and all of it would never have been possible without the support from the team of the Stars of Science," he said.
Another strong contender of the top position among the four finalists was the young Jordanian researcher Sadeem Qdaisat whose innovation has led to the discovery of a new system of automated slide dropping in genetic testing for cancer patient.
His system automates the process of genetic testing, aiming to eliminate human error and cross contamination.
"The patent of my invention has been accepted and my invention is very close to becoming an industrial application by tweaking it here and there to pass the rigour of quality and acceptability as an industrial product," Qdaisat said.
The prize money offered to the finalists will serve as seed funding for them to deliver their problem-solving innovations to the market.
The first place winner will earn $300,000, while his competitors will earn $150,000, $100,000 and $50,000 respectively depending on rank.
Stars of Science has been popular among viewers, earning over 8.5 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram for this season alone. Over four million unique users have engaged with the show's channels online this season.
To vote, viewers can visit www.starsofscience.com and click on the 'Vote Now' icon, choose favourite innovator from the four options and cast your vote via Facebook or via email.
