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May 2026:<\/strong> Alfaisal University introduced a new Sustainability Research Competition<\/strong> as part of its 17th Annual Research Day, expanding the annual Student Poster Competition to recognize research addressing sustainability challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The competition was launched through a collaboration between the Sustainability and Strategic Planning Office<\/strong> and the Office of Research and Innovation<\/strong>, and attracted more than 20 participants from across the University, presenting research that explored sustainability from diverse perspectives, including artificial intelligence, sustainable building design, biotechnology, and inclusive education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Three projects were recognized for their contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Place \u2013 Judy Allan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

College of Engineering and Technology
\u201cMitigating Comfort Failures: A Predictive AI Approach to Enhancing Sustainable Building Design\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Place \u2013 Maisha Akter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

College of Science and General Studies
\u201cOptimizing In Vitro Regeneration of Coffea Arabica Using a Multi-Phase Nanoparticle Strategy\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Place \u2013 Sara Abbara<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

College of Engineering and Technology
\u201cTangible Geometry: A Bilingual Tactile Learning System for Visually Impaired Students\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The introduction of the Sustainability Research Competition adds a new dimension to Alfaisal University\u2019s Annual Research Day, providing students with a dedicated platform to demonstrate how research and innovation can contribute to more sustainable and inclusive solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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