The Scientific Research Conference

Fostering Academic Excellence Through Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation

**Prof. Dina M. Al-Mailem**
*President, Kuwait University*

Dear Colleagues,

Since its inception, Kuwait University has championed a culture of academic excellence and pioneering research. This year’s conference underscores the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in driving innovation and achieving sustainable development goals. Through advanced resources, research grants, and unwavering support, the Research Sector empowers scholars to produce high-quality research and elevate Kuwait University’s global standing. Today’s event celebrates these efforts with distinguished panels, seminars, and recognition of outstanding achievements in scientific research.

**Prof. Abdullah J. Sultan**
*Vice President for Research*

Dear Colleagues,

This year’s theme, “Enhancing Academic Excellence through Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation,” highlights the growing importance of integrating disciplines to address complex challenges and achieve sustainable development. Interdisciplinary research fosters innovation, improves publication quality, and strengthens global rankings—though it requires robust institutional frameworks and collaborative policies.

Innovation is the driving force that transforms ideas into practical solutions, patents, and knowledge products that support national development. Investing in innovation and structured research programs is essential for building a more impactful and competitive university.
Today, we also celebrate our researchers—the true wealth of Kuwait University—by honoring winners of the Outstanding Scientific Poster Award, reflecting the high caliber of research at our institution.

**Dr. Mabkhout M. Aldousari**
*Conference Chairman*

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the 5th Scientific Research Conference at Kuwait University. The conference will feature a series of panel discussions with distinguished experts from Kuwait and abroad. These sessions will explore key themes such as innovation in interdisciplinary research, the role of digital transformation in advancing scientific research and national development, indexing KU scientific journals in global databases, and patents discovery to commercialization. Additionally, the discussions will address the impact of interdisciplinary research on global university rankings.

The conference program also includes a scientific poster exhibition showcasing 430 posters, highlighting the contributions of faculty members, supporting academic staff, and graduate students. The exhibition will further feature research from local institutions collaborating with Kuwait University, including Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait Oil Company, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences, and Abdullah Al-Salem University.

All stakeholders in research and academia are invited to attend and follow the conference activities. The event will showcase outstanding academic achievements and research contributions, reaffirming Kuwait University’s leadership in promoting scientific research and innovation.

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Keynote Speaker

Prof. Hilal Lashuel
He is the Research Development and Innovation Advisor to the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Executive Director of RDI at the Chairperson’s Office. He is also a Professor Emeritus at EPFL and Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of ND BioSciences SA. Prof. Lashuel is a recipient of the Kuwait Prize, Takreem Prize and was named as a young global leader by the World Economic Forum (2012).

Panel Discussions

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Statistics

The Kuwait University through their annual Scientific Poster Day encourages researchers to display their scientific expertise and share their experience, research results and accomplishments with their colleagues, as well as inspire them to pursue their research interests, scientific ambitions and aspirations.

The total number of scientific poster participations for the academic year 2025/2026 was 430 scientific posters from all colleges at Kuwait University and from local research institutions. The participations were from different categories: academic staff, supporting academic staff, graduate students.

The local research institutions participating this year are Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences - Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research - Kuwait Oil Company - Public Authority for Applied Education and Training - Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences and Abdullah Alsalem University.