The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated the achievements of its students at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony.
A total of 54 outstanding undergraduates and graduates across various academic disciplines were recognised.
The event was attended by UDST president Dr Salem al-Naemi, and featured as guest speaker alumnus Dr Mohammed al-Jefairi, chief executive of Sidra Holding and innovator highlighted on *Stars of Science.
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 Academic Excellence Awards were presented to students with the highest weighted averages in their respective programmes: Master’s Degree – Ahmed Abdalla Abdelazim (College of Business), Bachelor’s Degree – Madhavi Anilkumar (College of Business), Advanced Diploma – Jassim Mohammed al-Maraghi (College of Engineering and Technology), and Two-Year Diploma – Mohamed Mostafa Elgamal (College of Computing and IT).
“Each award represents a commitment to excellence that goes beyond academic boundaries and reflects the UDST’s role in preparing leaders who will make a positive impact on our society,” said Dr al-Naemi. “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 1% ranking in the US Department of Defence’s Cyber Sentinel Challenge earned him prestigious internships.
Ali is the co-leader of UDST’s Cybersecurity Club.
His startup, “BeMySense”, an artificial intelligence (AI) solution for the visually impaired, also won the 3rd 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, and 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.
Snapshots from the ceremony.
