Dr. ASSIA MAHAMAT BAGS PRESTIGIOUS ISO LOMSO FELLOWSHIP AWARD

Dr. Assia Aboubakar Mahamat, a former student of the Materials Science and Engineering department and now Faculty at the Civil Engineering Department of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja has been awarded the prestigious Iso Lomso Fellowish award by the Stellenbosch Institute of Advanced Studies ( STIAS), South Africa. The fellowship award is to run from 2025 to 2027 (3years). Dr. Mahamat's groundbreaking research has made significant impacts, and this fellowship is a testament to her dedication and expertise. She bagged the lso Lomso Award based on her research work which focuses on AI-powered material optimization for an environmentally conscious construction industry. Her innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize the field, making it more sustainable and efficient. As an Iso Lomso Fellow, Dr. Mahamat will have the opportunity to pursue her research project at STIAS in South Africa and another institute of advanced study or university abroad of her choice within the period of the fellowship. This will provide her with the ideal environment to collaborate with other renowned researchers and expand her network. This recognition serves as an inspiration to the AUST community by demonstrating the impact of dedication and hard work to one's endeavor. It is indeee a shining example of the university's commitment to excellence in research and academic pursuits. The Iso Lomso Fellowship Award highlights the importance of supporting early-career researchers in their pursuit of academic excellence. The fellowship provides a platform to develop research skills, engage with peers, and contribute meaningfully to one's research field. The highly elated President of AUST, Professor Azikiwe Peter Onwalu FAS, and the entire university community, congratulate Dr. Mahamat on this well-deserved award and wish her the best of luck in her future research work.