talented undergraduate student research competition
The “Chemathon” talented undergraduate student research competition will be conducted for male/female students all around Gulf countries. The chemistry department at KFUPM & Jazan Industrial Chemistry Society jointly organized the Chemathon as a part of the technical program of the conference Labtech2025.
First Round at KFUPM
Second Round during Labtech 2025
Exploring Innovation Through Creative Challenges
Advanced Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
These topics are of utmost importance as they cover innovative materials and technologies designed to enhance energy systems’ efficiency, capacity, and sustainability. The themes also focus on materials for batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, solar cells, and thermoelectric devices, aiming to address global energy challenges by improving performance, reducing costs, and enabling renewable energy integration.
Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Processes
Topics related to Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Processes involve product design and processes that minimize environmental impact by reducing waste, energy consumption, and hazardous substances. All topics emphasize the development of eco-friendly materials, renewable feedstocks, and energy-efficient methods to create sustainable solutions for industrial applications, supporting the transition to a circular economy are welcome.
Advanced Petrochemicals and Value-Added Chemical Products
Topics related to the development of innovative petrochemical processes and high-value chemical products. Research guided to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and performance in producing chemicals, polymers, and speciality products derived from hydrocarbons and fuels.
Biochemical Technology for Industries
Research topics related to applying biological processes and systems to develop sustainable industrial solutions. Topics related to using enzymes, microorganisms, and biochemical pathways for producing biofuels, bioplastics, pharmaceuticals, and other value-added products.
Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence
Research topics related to integrating AI and machine learning in chemical research and industry. Research focuses on accelerating the discovery of new molecules, optimizing chemical reactions, predicting material properties, and automating laboratory processes. Use AI-driven laboratory tools to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and enable innovative solutions in materials science, catalysis, and green chemistry, transforming traditional chemical workflows.

