Science and Technology in Iran

Iranian scientist appointed as chair of a Global Olympiad Committee

Prominent Iranian bioinformatics and artificial intelligence researcher Ali Sharifi Zarchi has been appointed as the chair of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).

Iran set to launch two satellites into orbit soon

Iran has sent two satellites to Russia where they are going to be put into orbit soon.

Iran says to launch three new satellites into space

The Iranian Space Agency has announced the upcoming launch of three new satellites named Kowsar, Zafar 2, and Tolou 3, Tehran-based Borna news agency reported.

Iran-made device shows cancerous cells with pinpoint accuracy

Iranian researchers have produced a device that determines the exact location of cancerous tumors which is of remarkable help for surgeons to remove the affected tissues, FARS news agency reported.

Iran manufactures indigenous laparoscopy trocars, saves foreign currency reserve

A knowledge-based company in Iran has managed to manufacture trocars used for laparoscopy and stop the outflow of hundreds of thousands of dollars in imports.

Iranian researchers treat deep burn injuries with living cells

Researchers at Iran’s Royan Research Institute have succeeded in healing severe burn injuries of patients with a piece of discarded skin.

Iran new research satellite launched, successfully put into orbit

Iran on Saturday successfully launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into space using Ghaem-100 carrier, a new milestone in the country’s aerospace achievement.

Baloch Sunni scholar appointed as Iran’s deputy minister of tech

In a recent appointment by Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Mohammad Nabi Shahiki, a prominent Baloch and Sunni academic, has been named the Deputy Minister of Technology and Innovation.

Iran ranks 9th at 2024 Computer Olympiad

Iranian students have achieved a gold medal, two silvers and one bronze in the Computer Olympiad 2024 in Egypt, ranking 9 at the competitions.

Young Iranian robotic talents race in 2024 qualifying competitions

Iran held the qualifying competitions of the 21st World Robotics Olympiad (WR2024) on Friday on the southern Kish Island along the Persian Gulf.

Nuclear chief: Iran among world’s top three in radiopharmaceuticals

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced that Iran ranks among the top three countries globally in the field of radiopharmaceuticals.

China ranks 1st, Iran secures 4th place at 54th intl. physics Olympiad in Isfahan

China has secured the top spot at the 54th International Physics Olympiad, followed by Russia, Romania, and Iran in second, third, and fourth places respectively.

Iranian stroke, heart attack medicine finding niche in foreign markets

Iran is set to export medicine used to treat acute ischemic stroke Alteplase, also known as Altelyse, to foreign markets.

Iran secures significant growth in knowledge-based sector

Iran has witnessed significant advancements in its scientific and technological landscape over the past nine years, as highlighted by Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi.

Iran vice president optimistic about AI organization objectives

Iran’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Organization, which was launched last week, has opened up a new horizon whose effects on the country are expected to kick in before the year-end, the Iranian vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy says.

Atomic chief: Iran establishes three more irradiation centers

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says three more irradiation sites were inaugurated last month in Iran and three more are underway this month in line with the policy of establishing a link between the peaceful nuclear technology and people’s daily life.

Pardis Technology Park to be changed to Iran International Innovation Zone

Iran’s Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi says the name and nature of the country’s first and biggest technology park, Pardis, will be changed to Iran International Innovation Zone.

Iran says to launch two satellites next month

Iranian Space Agency (ISA) chief has announced that the country will carry out two significant satellite launches in the coming weeks.

Iran approves plan to establish AI organization

The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution in Iran has given the go-ahead to a national document for establishing an artificial intelligence organization.

Iran’s Sahar 1 drilling rig undergoes major overhaul after 13 years

The Sahar 1 drilling rig, after 13 years of continuous operation in the oil sector, has entered the ISOICO dry dock for major repairs to be carried out by skilled Iranian specialists.

Iran says constructing Middle East’s largest space center

Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) Issa Zarepoor has stated Iran is constructing the biggest space center of the Middle East in its southeastern port city of Chabahar.

Iran’s Zafar 2 satellite ready for launch this year

Zafar 2, a satellite made by Iranian researchers at an Iranian university is one of Iran’s most important space projects, and is scheduled to be launched into orbit later this year.

Iran’s scientists manufacture Boeing aircraft jet engine blades

An Iranian knowledge-based company's scientists have manufactured jet engine blades for Boeing MD aircraft and installed them on these planes, reviving more than 28 of these aircraft that had been grounded due to US sanctions.

Official: Iran to help Venezuela with defective hospital accelerators

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says accelerators in Venezuela’s hospitals have stopped due to the sanctions by Western countries including the United States and Iranian experts are going to help the Venezuelan side resolve this problem.

Minister: Iranian knowledge-based companies’ exports surpassed $2.5bn dollars last year

Iran’s minister of finance and economy says the exports by the country’s knowledge-based firms hit the $2.5bn mark last year on the Iranian calendar that ended on March 20, 2024.

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