On Areej Al-Muqbil

Conducts interdisciplinary sustainability and environmental research under Prof. Shahid Naeem within the E3B Lab, focusing on biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and climate–nature interactions at global scales.

Developed a novel contact liquid for a pilot-scale cryogenic carbon capture plant under Prof. William Roberts, as part of a $20M flagship research program, among the largest cryogenic carbon capture initiatives worldwide.

Developed a subseasonal weather forecasting system leveraging temperature anomalies, with large-scale modeling and validation conducted on Leonardo Supercomputer, one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers.

Represented UNIDO at global forums and international platforms, speaking on youth development, education, and opportunity creation, with a strategic focus on advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Developed a novel anti-dust coating for renewable applications on solar panels and architectural glass, delivering major efficiency and optical transparency gains with multi-billion-dollar annual savings potential.

Selected as an elite member of the Distinct Program for exceptional achievement, and represented Misk Global Forum (MGF) over multiple years as a speaker and moderator on entrepreneurship and research excellence.

Alumni Grand Award Winner of the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Society for Science’s flagship program, serving for multiple years as an ambassador advancing global scientific research.

Alumna of Prof. James Herron’s economics–anthropology classroom; developed anthropological essays, research papers, and analytical arguments at the intersection of culture, political economy, and social theory.

Participated in multiple certified programs, and represented Mawhiba globally across multiple continents, advancing research development initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission to cultivate exceptional talent.

Selected from over 100,000 youth worldwide to attend the iRead Conference and represented the initiative as lead speaker on Ithra main stage, serving as ambassador advancing intellectual engagement globally.

Selected from over 22 million youth worldwide for literary achievement and authorship, and currently serves as a global ambassador advancing literacy, culture, and knowledge exchange across international platforms.

Conducted internationally awarded research developing a CNN-based diagnostic method for glaucoma, resulting in a granted patent and presentations across multiple countries on its clinical and technological impact.