Global Young Scientists Summit, January 2024 - Annual Report 2024

2 July, 2025

Atif Islam at GYSS, Singapore, January 2024

The MacDiarmid Emerging Scientists Association (MESA) was able to nominate Atif Islam to attend the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore 8-12 January, funded by the Institute. Atif has shared some highlights from this experience with us:

"I had the privilege of attending the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) in Singapore, thanks to the MacDiarmid Emerging Scientists Association. From 8-12 January 2024, I joined 350 young scientists and 16 eminent scientists, engaging in plenary lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. The event was enriching, with speakers like Sir Martin Green, Sir Kostantin Novoselov, and Sir Duncan Haldane sharing insights.

Presenting my research during the poster session sparked meaningful discussions, and networking with established researchers widened my perspective. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the MESA, MacDiarmid Institute, and the National Research Foundation Singapore for this incredible opportunity, and I'm eager to integrate my learnings into my ongoing research and collaborations."