In a landmark achievement, Pakistani students have secured two gold medals and one silver medal at the prestigious Asian Science Camp (ASC) 2025, held in Thailand. This outstanding performance marks the best-ever showing by a Pakistani team in an international scientific competition.
An eight-member student delegation was selected by the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) after a rigorous nationwide selection process. These students represented Pakistan at the six-day international camp, where young scientific minds from across Asia interacted with Nobel Laureates and eminent scientists through a series of lectures and dialogues.
Ali Afzaal Muhammad, a student at Khyber Medical College Peshawar, won a Gold Medal in the Innovation and Technology category for his project, “Sleep 10 Hours in 2”. His innovative design for a futuristic sleep pod, which uses scientific techniques to improve sleep quality and reduce the required duration, garnered significant interest from both participants and experts.
Malik Shahabuddin Syed from Bolan Medical College, Quetta, also brought home a Gold Medal in the Sustainability category. His project, “Turn the Tide for Ocean Life,” proposed three practical strategies to protect and restore marine ecosystems, addressing pressing global concerns about ocean degradation.
Muhammad Hashir Ishaq from NUST – School of Health Sciences was awarded a Silver Medal, also in the Sustainability theme. His project, “Biological Firewall: A Vision of a Better Future,” introduced the concept of a microchip that can detect viruses and instantly activate the immune system to prevent infection, a highly relevant vision for current global health challenges.
Another participant, Ahmad Faseeh from Shalamar Medical College Lahore, received an honorary mention in the Innovation and Technology category for his project on a sub-dermal bio-sensor capable of real-time blood monitoring and analysis.
The competition culminated in a poster presentation featuring 50 international teams. The exceptional performance of the Pakistani students stood out among participants from across the continent. The team was led by Syeda Rehana Batool, Principal Scientific Officer at the Pakistan Science Foundation. She expressed immense pride in the team’s “outclass” performance, highlighting their innovation, intelligence, and hard work as a source of national honor.
The Asian Science Camp 2025 provided a crucial platform for young scientists to showcase their potential and contribute ideas to global challenges. Pakistan’s remarkable success this year not only underscores the scientific talent of its youth but also reflects the growing strength of science education in the country.
