WANA (Nov 19) – Young Iranian talents secured the gold medal at the 2nd International Nano Technology Olympiad, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

Competing against teams from Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia, the Iranian team achieved first place after presenting their research proposals on global challenges during the two-day event. The winners were announced on Monday, November 18.

 

The first edition of the Olympiad took place in 2018 in Tehran, hosted by Iran’s Pardis Technology Park, with participants from eight countries, including Taiwan, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, Germany, Italy, the UK, and Iran.

 

After a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the second edition was held this year in Malaysia.

 

The Nano Technology Olympiad was initiated by Iran’s Nano Technology Innovation Council and introduced to international forums such as the Asia Nano Forum, where it gained widespread support.

 

Iran also developed the Olympiad’s regulations and established a steering committee led by Tehran, with members from Russia, Taiwan, South Korea, the European Union, and later Oman.

 

The permanent secretariat of the Olympiad is based in Tehran, while the executive secretariat is hosted biennially by the organizing country.