The Closing Ceremony of the 39th Kharazmi International Award and the 27th Khwarizmi Youth Award Was Held

The closing ceremony of the 39th Kharazmi International Award and the 27th Kharazmi Youth Award was held on February 16, 2026, with the support of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO and in the presence of Dr. Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of Iran; Dr. Hossein Simaei, Minister of Science, Research and Technology and Chair of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO; Dr. Fatemeh Mohajerani, Spokesperson for the 14th Administration; and Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO.

At the 39th Kharazmi International Award, winners in the domestic and international categories were announced in the fields of applied projects, fundamental research, and developmental research. In the domestic category, outstanding works were recognized in areas including membrane technologies for the oil and gas industry, the production of nanocellulose from agricultural waste, the development of advanced polymers, carbon nanostructures, metal extraction from mining waste, architectural design and art, and the manufacture of advanced medical equipment.

In the international category, researchers from prestigious Asian universities were recognized for their achievements in semiconductor materials and devices, as well as research on polymers and crystalline covalent organic frameworks with energy applications.

At the 27th Kharazmi Youth Award, young innovators and researchers were also honored for their work in areas such as medical equipment, the design and localization of laboratory devices, industrial simulators, and innovations related to the oil and gas industry.

In recognition of the alignment between the themes of this international award and UNESCO’s goals and programs, three certificates of appreciation signed by Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, were presented to the award winners by the Commission.

It is worth noting that the Khwarizmi Award is one of the country’s most important scientific events. Held annually, it aims to identify and support outstanding research, applied, and developmental projects, providing a platform for showcasing significant scientific achievements at both the national and international levels.

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