DUBAI: The L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, with the UAE’s Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has highlighted the work of 12 Arab female scientists whose research is shaping the region’s scientific future.
The program recognizes the work of Arab women in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics whose research addresses urgent challenges.
We spoke to six honorees about why they chose their particular area of research and what they hope to achieve.
“Within robotics, soft robotics attracted me the most. It is a young, unconventional, and fast-growing field inspired by the adaptability and elegance of nature. Soft robots offer new design possibilities that blend scientific rigor with creativity.
“My research focuses on developing a flexible robotic arm for inspection and maintenance inside aero-engines and other confined industrial environments. The goal is to reduce maintenance downtime, lower operational costs, and increase safety and precision. By enabling robots to reach places humans or traditional rigid robots cannot, this work addresses real-world challenges and supports the development of smarter and safer systems.”
