Past Events

Abstract:
Ecosystem degradation caused by unsustainable agricultural practices poses urgent risks to food security, biodiversity, and public health. The One Health framework recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative tool to strengthen this approach. AI-driven applications from precision monitoring of soil and crop health to predictive models of climate risks offer practical solutions to reduce chemical inputs, enhance productivity, and safeguard ecological balance. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a transformative force in addressing the challenges of unsustainable agricultural practices, environmental degradation, and public health risks. This webinar will explore how AI-driven solutions can advance the One Health approach by integrating human, animal, and environmental health for a sustainable and resilient future.
Webinar Objectives
•
Explore AI-driven approaches for ecosystem preservation and resilience
•
Initiate knowledge-sharing and dialogue with experts and participants
•
Promote collaboration among OIC member states in One Health innovation
•
Build capacity for AI literacy and adoption in agricultural and health practices
Target audiences: Young Scholars, Health Sciences, PhD students, Ecosystems Sciences, and Environmental sciences, Policymakers, and scientists with expertise in data analysis, including NGO, to strengthen evidence-based solutions across the OIC member states.

Distinguished Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Khondaker A. Mamun
Professor, Department of CSE
Director, MSCSE Program & IRIIC United International University, Bangladesh

Profile: Prof. Dr. Khondaker A. Mamun is a renowned professor, innovator, and entrepreneur specializing in computer and biomedical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southampton, UK, and later worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Toronto and Bloorview Research Institute in Canada. Since 2014, he has been serving as a Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at United International University (UIU), Bangladesh. He is the Founder and Director of the Advanced Intelligent Multidisciplinary Systems Lab (AIMS Lab), where his team focuses on applying AI, big data, IoT, and brain-computer interfaces in healthcare,
disabilities, and education. He has published over 130 international journal and conference papers and holds several patents for digital healthcare innovations. Prof. Mamun is also the Founder of CMED Health, a pioneering digital health startup serving more than 3 million people in Bangladesh and working toward SDG 3: Universal Health Coverage. His innovations, including Autism Barta and Bolte Chai, have won prestigious awards such as the National ICT Award, APICTA Award, Bangladesh Business Innovation Award, DBS-NUS Social Innovation Award, and SeedStars Global Innovation Award. Prof. Mamun research and innovations have been featured internationally in media such as BBC and New Scientist, cementing his reputation as a global leader in health technology and sustainable innovation.

Dr. Murtaza Najabat Ali
Chief Executive Officer
Revive Medical Technologies Inc, Pakistan.

Profile: Dr. Murtaza Najabat Ali is a renowned biomedical engineer, entrepreneur, and academic leader with over two decades of contributions to healthcare innovation. He currently serves as CEO of Revive Medical Technologies Inc. (USA) and Professor & Head of Biomedical Engineering at Riphah International University, Islamabad. After earning his Ph.D. and postdoctoral training at the University of Sheffield, UK, he returned to Pakistan with a mission to build the country’s first indigenous medical device industry. In 2007, with support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, he established a pilot facility that launched Pakistan into local cardiovascular device production. He later founded N-ovative Health Technologies (NHT), the country’s first state-owned medical device industry, licensed by DRAP and ISO 13485-certified. As Executive Director of the Medical Devices Development Centre (MDDC) at NUST, he led the development of four DRAP-approved cardiovascular products, reducing costs compared to imported devices.
During the COVID-19 crisis, he pioneered Pakistan’s first indigenous ventilators and localized production of critical manufacturing equipment. In academia, he founded the Department of Biomedical Engineering & Sciences at NUST, establishing advanced labs and transferring technologies to industry. His portfolio includes 27 patents, 50+ international publications, and over 30 medical device prototypes. Dr. Ali’s leadership also extends to training engineers and researchers in specialized equipment and production technologies. His global recognition includes the Presidential Award, National Development Award, PEC Excellence Award, and the COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar Award. He has been instrumental in advancing research, innovation, and capacity building across OIC member states through the OIC-COMSTECH initiatives.

Dr. Md. Mohidul Hasan Professor,
Department of Plant Pathology (PLP) Faculty of Agriculture,
Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Bangladesh

Profile: Dr. Md. Mohidul Hasan is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. He has made significant contributions to plant pathology and biotechnology through both teaching and research. Dr. Hasan earned his PhD in Biotechnology from Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea, in 2014. He also holds an MS in Plant Pathology (2004) and a B.Sc. in Agriculture (2000) from Bangladesh Agricultural University. His research focuses on molecular plant–microbe interactions and the formulation of biocontrol agents, aiming to advance sustainable agriculture. He has published 50 research works, including journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and posters. He is actively involved in professional societies, serving on the Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Phytopathological Society and Bangladesh Society for Safe Food (2023–2025).
He is a review editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and an editorial board member for the Universal Journal of Agricultural Research. Dr. Hasan holds life memberships in the Bangladesh Phytopathological Society and Bangladesh Society for Safe Food, demonstrating his long-standing commitment to research and professional development in plant pathology.

Dr. Kazi Abdus Sobur
Department of Health Science & Informatics
Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research

Profile: Dr. Kazi Abdus Sobur is a distinguished professional whose career bridges microbiology, veterinary medicine, public health, and education. He holds an MS in Microbiology from Bangladesh Agricultural University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. His expertise lies in zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine development, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing One Health. Dr. Sobur has published 32 peer-reviewed research papers and contributed to projects at the Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), including the development of a Brucella vaccine. Currently, he is working as a Value Chain Facilitator in the Rural Micrometeorites Transforming Project, funded by IFAD and DANIDA, and hosted by Wave Foundation. He is also engaged as a researcher at Bangladesh Institute of Innovative Health Research (BIIHR). A member of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Bangladesh Science Society, Dr. Sobur combines scientific research with science communication, writing for platforms such as Somewhere in blog, Zero to Infinity, and Quora. His ability to make complex science accessible underscores his role as both a researcher and communicator, advancing knowledge in microbiology, veterinary medicine, and public health.
Why Join?
•
Learn from pioneering researchers applying AI in agriculture, healthcare, and food safety
•
Understand how AI can address ecosystem degradation and global health threats
•
Engage in a multidisciplinary One Health dialogue with international experts
•
Network and collaborate with professionals across OIC member states

Register Now: Click Here

Zoom Link will be shared with the participants 1-2 days before the webinar.
Website: https://comstech.org/ Be part of shaping AI-powered solutions for a healthier planet and resilient ecosystems!

Webinar Coordinator:
Md. Rakibul Hasan Junior Program Manager
jpmrakib@comstech.org

Legal address: 109428, Moscow, 2nd Institutskaya st., 6, building 37
Postal address: 109456, Moscow, PO Box 29
tel/fax (499) 174-74-29, E-mail: al_bubis@mail.ru

To the General Coordinator COMSTECH

In the autumn of 2025, in the city of Sochi, Russia, the next XVI Russian National Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Zoning (with international participation (XVI RNCEE). XVI RNCEE It will be dedicated to the 30th anniversary of education RAEE.

As part of the signed Memorandum of Cooperation, RAEE invites OIC–COMSTECH to participate in XVI Russian National Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Zoning (with international participation). The exact dates of the conference will be determined later.

The purpose of the conference is to exchange scientific achievements and practical experience on various aspects of ensuring seismic safety in the construction of buildings and structures in the Russian Federation and around the world.

 XVI RNCEE – a platform for researchers, professionals and industry experts from around the world to develop new collaborations, gain fresh perspectives and shape the future of civil engineering, architecture and issues of safe construction in seismic areas.

As part of the signed Memorandum of Cooperation, RAEE is ready to receive the OIC–COMSTECH delegation without paying the registration fee consisting of 5 (five) people (flight, accommodation, meals at the expense of OIC–COMSTECH).

We will be glad to see other interested persons among the participants of the XVI RNCEE and others (who were not part of the delegation to the XVI RNCEE).

I ask you to recommend to the Organizing Committee: Mr. Muhammad Ameen Kalroo, Executive Secretary of OIC–COMSTECH, to the Scientific Committee: Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, Dr., Prof., Vice-Chancellor of the NED University of Engineering and Technology and Muhammad Masood Rafi, Prof., PhD, Dean of the Department of Earthquake-Resistant Construction Engineering and Technology NED University. RAEE is ready to include other OIC–COMSTECH specialists in the Scientific and Organizational Committees of the XVI RNCEE.

I ask you to allow the use of the symbols (logo) of the OIC–COMSTECH on invitations and documents of the XVI RNCEE.

To participate in the conference in an expanded format, RAEE suggests that you independently find a sponsor who will pay for the participation of COMSTECH specialists in the XVI RNCEE. You find a sponsor who pays for participation, and we post full information about him on our website and conference materials.

    In addition, I want to clarify the proposal related to the involvement of a sponsor.

1. You can attract any sponsors to send a delegation from COMSTECH (entrepreneurs, organizations, private and public foundations, just individuals). We will post information about them on our website at their request.

2. The composition of the delegation is determined directly by COMSTECH. I would like you to personally take over this function. My suggestion to you is that you can include specialists from the Ministry of Science and Technology, or from other ministries and departments among the participants. But this is just my suggestion, it’s up to you anyway.

3. For our part, we will help with the registration of all documents, and also help with the armor at the hotel (I will personally contact our partners in Sochi and will keep this issue under control).

4. We will arrange a meeting of the delegation. Most likely, my son Ivan will meet you.

5. The sponsors pay us only the registration fee for the participants. There will be no other payments to our address.

6. The sponsor can post information about himself at the conference by organizing an exhibition separately. We will also help you organize this part, but you must understand that this part is subject to payment to the hotel or our representative in Sochi, who will coordinate everything with the hotel.

7. The agreement with the sponsor will be signed by three parties – the sponsor, COMSTECH and RAEE. So that everyone knows their rights and responsibilities.

8. If you have a separate agreement with the sponsor, we do not mind and we do not need to be introduced to him. We call it a trade secret.       The participation of OIC–COMSTECH in the XVI RNCEE will draw even more attention to the issues and problems of safe construction in seismic regions of the world.

We hope for mutually beneficial cooperation!

RAEE Vice President                                                                                            A.A. Bubis

Executor
Sibikina Elena
Tel. +7-916-333-55-48,
e-mail: robot-69@mail.ru  

By Javed Iqbal Khan

Affiliation: Forensic Assessment Consultant/ Forensic Scientist

California State Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services, Riverside

Email address: forensichelp@hotmail.com

7^th October, 2025 (02:00-03:30PM, Pakistan Standard Time)

Flyer: Click Here

Profile of the Speaker:

Mr. Javed Iqbal Khan holds dual Master of Sciences degrees in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from the University of California, Riverside (1994), and in Biochemistry (major) with Microbiology (minor) from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (1982). With over three decades of experience, he has served as a Forensic Scientist at the California State Department of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services, Riverside, testifying in more than 500 cases across Federal, State, and Local Courts in the USA. He has also held leadership roles as Director of Laboratory Operations at SDXRAY/Alcala Diagnostic Clinical Laboratory and currently serves as a Scientific/Forensic Assessment Consultant with the Attorney Information Exchange Group (AIEG) and the Utah State Attorney General’s Office. In addition to his forensic expertise, Mr. Khan has contributed extensively to academia as an adjunct faculty member, developing and teaching core curricula in forensic toxicology, biology, and chemistry. He has also trained forensic teams in advanced analytical techniques, including GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, IR, FTIR, ELISA, and spectrometry.

Target Audience:

Academicians, scientists, and the general public from OIC member states and beyond, with particular relevance for those interested in Metabolomics, Forensic and AI diagnostics.

Poster of webinar:  Attached

Register at: Click Here

Procedure to join:

Zoom link for participation will be shared selected participants.

Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
Email: Khazima@comstech.org ; comstech@comstech.org

Organized by OIC – COMSTECH

Tentative Date: 09^th October 2025 (1300 HRS – 1500 HRS, Pakistan Time)

Flyer: Click Here

Healthcare workers deployed in such environments are often exposed to intense stress, human suffering, loss, and personal risks. These experiences can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, burnout, and moral injury, which impact the well-being of healthcare providers but also affect the quality of care they deliver.

Through this session, the OIC-COMSTECH seeks to raise awareness, share coping and self-care strategies, provide resilience-building tools, and showcase institutional and community support systems that can help healthcare workers manage trauma effectively. The webinar will also serve as a knowledge-sharing forum to strengthen collaboration among experts, policymakers, and healthcare providers across OIC Member States.

Objectives:

• To understand the psychological impact of war and conflict on healthcare workers.
• To discuss practical coping strategies, resilience-building tools, and self-care techniques.
• To highlight institutional and community support systems that can reduce the burden of trauma.
• To create a knowledge-sharing forum among experts and healthcare providers in OIC member states.

Target audiences: 

• Healthcare workers and frontline medical staff serving in conflict or disaster-affected regions
• Mental health professionals, psychologists, and counselors
• Hospital administrators and healthcare policymakers
• Researchers and academics working on trauma, resilience, and conflict medicine
• Representatives from humanitarian organizations and NGOs
• Medical students and young professionals from OIC member states

Registration Link: Click Here

Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
Phone No.: 92 51 9220681-3
Email: comstech@comstech.org

Registration Link: Click Here

Registration Form: Click Here

Workshop Details:

Health Research Advisory Board (HealthRAB), a registered society, is a “think tank” of senior clinicians, researchers and academicians who are committed to developing the HealthRAB Research Ecosystem. Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) was established by the Third Islamic Summit of OIC held at Makkah, Saudi Arabia in January 1981. The core mandate of COMSTECH is to strengthen cooperation among OIC Member States in science and technology (S&T), and enhance their capabilities through training in emerging areas, undertake follow-up-actions and implementation of the resolutions of the OIC, and to draw up programs and submit proposals designed to increase the capability of the Muslim countries. Institute of Innovation Leadership in Medicine & Management (Iilm) is an institute that provides training and mentorship to develop leadership skills and promote innovation in professional setting.

This interactive workshop is designed for senior clinicians, researchers, and academic faculty who are committed to conducting clinical research in settings with limited resources. Participants will gain practical knowledge to conduct clinical research and establish and sustain a Clinical Research Centre within their institutions even in challenging environment.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, the participants will:

• Learn how to conduct clinical research in a resource constrained environment.
• Identify training requirements for themselves in terms of research.
• Identify requirements to establish clinical research center at their institution

Target Audience:

• Healthcare Leaders and Organizational Heads
• Senior Healthcare Professionals and Faculty Members
• Government Officials

Workshop Outcomes:

• Achieve personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Gain control over your life
• Get focused and organized
• Enhance your relationships
• Improve your communication
• Achieve work/life balance
  
• Poster of Certified Course:  Attached

• Date: 30^th September-2025

• Timing: 12:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)

• Procedure to join: In-Person

• Registration link: Click Here

• Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
  Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
  Email:  ; comstech@comstech.org

Date: September 24, 2025  
Time: 03:00-04:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time

For Registration: Click Here

For More Information: Click Here
Submission Deadline: 20th January 2023

September 23-25, 2025
Organized Under COMSTECH Forum on Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER)
                                 Venue: University of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia    

Flyer: Click Here

Energy generation, management, and environmental impact remain pressing global concerns, especially for developing economies facing rising energy demands. The shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources is critical not only for reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change, but also for promoting energy access, economic development, and supply security. Choosing the right energy mix requires a careful balance of sustainability, cost, and local resources. Energy is the basic pre-requisite for quality of life and socio-economic development. In today’s world everything depends on the provision of affordable energy, be the education, food security, water, and sanitation or healthcare

In view of the growing importance to enhance resilience and sustainability in the face of the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem restoration the OIC – COMSTECH launched the Forum on Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER), which acts as a catalyst in developing collaborations within OIC and beyond to address challenges of environment, food security, water and energy. The forum is based on the realization that OIC member countries and other developing countries have varying degrees of progress in different spheres of scientific and technological pursuits.  Given commonalities of socio-economic challenges sharing of experiences and expertise, fostering knowledge exchange, good practices and success stories would help to accelerate pace of their plans and programmes to address challenges relating to climate change and ecosystem restoration.

To address the challenges in energy sector, OIC-COMSTECH and University Technology Sarawak (Malaysia) are co-organizing a 3-day workshop from 23-25 September, 2025 to bring together energy professionals and policy makers from OIC countries. Sarawak offers a compelling case study: it generates about 70% of its electricity from hydroelectric sources—the highest renewable energy share in Southeast Asia—while continuing to integrate fossil fuels and emerging technologies.

With initiatives like the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) and the newly launched Sustainability Blueprint 2030, the state is positioning itself as ASEAN’s leading green energy hub. It is actively investing in hydropower, solar, hydrogen, and carbon market mechanisms, alongside infrastructure like electric vehicle charging stations.

The workshop will combine theoretical sessions with field visits to renewable energy facilities and community programs, offering participants practical insights into large-scale energy transition. It aims to highlight sustainable strategies informed by Sarawak’s experience in balancing development and environmental responsibility.

Objectives:

1. to explore the challenges and opportunities in transitioning toward sustainable and diversified energy systems in OIC member countries, with a focus on balancing energy access, economic growth, and environmental stewardship.
2. to create awareness among policy makers, academics and professionals of the OIC Member Countries on renewable energy
3. to introduce participants to innovative and regionally adapted energy solutions, including hydrogen development, community-based energy programs, and the use of carbon markets.
4. to strengthen institutional and academic cooperation in renewable energy research, capacity building, and technology transfer among universities and stakeholders within the OIC region.

Workshop Themes are:

• The Energy Transition towards Renewable Energy Technologies
• The Energy Transition towards Renewable Energy Technologies
• Challenges in Integration of Renewable Energy
• Renewable Energy policies/Incentives and Pricing
• EV and Hydrogen Transitions: Policy, Technology, and Market Readiness

Target Audience:

• Scientists, Engineers, Technology Developers, Policy Makers and Regulators
• Senior Managers from Electricity Generation and Distribution Companies / Public and Private Utility Companies
• Entrepreneurs and Vendors from the Renewable Energy Sector
• Water and Hydropower Specialists 
• Financial Institutions / Developers of Energy Market Trading 

Resource Persons:

Leading national & international experts with vast experience in energy management, technology development, policy frameworks and energy economics will conduct the workshop.

Registration Process:

Step – 1: Application Form can be accessed at: Click Here

Step 2: Selected candidates will be notified through email hence; applicants are required to regularly check their emails.

Modalities: Organizers will provide complete local hospitality to the selected international participants.

Workshop Coordinators 

Dr. Tariq Zaman
Head of ASSET/Programme Coordinator/Associate Professor
University Technology Sarawak, Malaysia

Muhammad Haris Akram     
Programme Manager
OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat        
Email: haris@comstech.org