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Connecting Afghan Physics Students with the Global Scientific Community

The 3rd ICTP PWF Annual Afghan Physics Students' Conference brings together Afghan physics students online with leading international researchers, universities, and scientific organisations for two days of scientific exchange, networking, and career development.

The conference will be held on October 27–28, from 13:30 PM to 5:30 PM Kabul Time (AFT) / 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM CEST (Italian Time).
 

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The online programme will feature research presentations by Afghan undergraduate and graduate physics students, presentations from international universities and research institutions highlighting study, research, and career opportunities, and a special keynote lecture by Professor John Ellis.

The conference provides a unique platform for Afghan students to present their research, receive feedback from experts, exchange ideas with peers, and build connections with the international physics community.

We warmly invite:

  • Afghan undergraduate and graduate physics students to present their research, participate in scientific discussions, and connect with researchers and mentors from around the world.
  • Researchers, academics, and representatives of universities and scientific organisations to introduce their institutions, share opportunities for study and research, and support the next generation of Afghan physicists through mentoring and collaboration.

Together, we aim to strengthen scientific connections, inspire young physicists, and continue building a vibrant, internationally connected Afghan physics community.
 

Presenting Your Research (Afghan Students Only)

Afghan undergraduate and graduate physics students who wish to give a presentation must register using the following form:

Presentation registration: tinyurl.com/AfghanPWF

Application deadline: 15 October 2026

Researchers and other attendees who do not intend to give a student presentation can join over the Google Meet link we will update in this webpage soon.


Organising Committe
  • Sharif Hussainyar, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Germany
  • Farsila Payandi, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran
  • Humaira Yaqoti, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran
  • Ahmad Fahim Spinghar, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan.
  • Irfanullah Ahmadzai, Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran
  • Ahmad Sajad Nazari, Kabul University, Afghanistan
  • Kate Shaw, ICTP, Italy, & University of Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Baktash Amini, University of Freiburg, Germany
  • Zainab Nazari, European Brain Research Institute (EBRI), Italy

Share your science. Build connections. Inspire the future of physics.

Material

PWF Afghanistan: Annual Afghan Physics Students’ Conference 2026
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  • Tuesday, 27 October 2026
    • 10:00 - 13:00 Morning Session
      Convener: Kate Shaw (Ictp)
      • 10:00 Welcome Address 10'
        Speaker: Kate Shaw (Ictp)
      • 10:10 ICTP PWF AFGHANISTAN 10'
        Speaker: Sharif Hussainyar (University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Germany)
      • 10:20 Lecture: The Universe 40'
        Speaker: Prof. John Ellis (KCL / CERN)
        Material: Slides
      • 11:00 Introduction to CERN 20'
        Speaker: Dr. Martin Gastal (CERN)
        Material: Slides
      • 11:20 Opportunities at ICTP 20'
        Speaker: Bobby Acharya
        Material: Slides
      • 11:40 From Research to Real-World Solutions 20'
        Speaker: Dr. Shakardokht Jafari (University of Surrey)
      • 12:00 When a dream becomes resistance 20'
        Speaker: Dr. Zamzama Rahmany (University of Paris)
      • 12:30 Lunch 30'
    • 13:00 - 14:30 Afternoon Session
      Conveners: Irfanullah Ahmadzai (Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran), Humaira Yaqoti (Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran)
      • 13:00 CV Writing & Scholarship Opportunities 20'
        Speaker: Dr. Karim AZIZI (University of Lampung, Indonesia)
      • 13:20 Teaching Physics with Little for So Much 20'
        Speaker: Prof. Arash Gharibi
      • 13:40 The School Door Was Closed on Me: But Was My Mind? 20'
        Speaker: Suraya Nargis Baig
  • Wednesday, 28 October 2026
    • 10:00 - 13:00 Morning Session
      Conveners: Humaira Yaqoti (Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran), Ahmad Fahim Spinghar (International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan)
      • 10:00 Opportunities at DESY 20'
        Speaker: Dr. Ulrich Husemann (DESY)
        Material: Slides
      • 10:20 Experience at ICTP Spring School 15'
        Speaker: Mr. Asif Ahmady (IASBS)
      • 10:35 How to focus when studying 15'
        Speaker: Prof. Sharafudin Azimi (Kabul Education University)
      • 10:50 Lamb Shift - Consequences of Quantum Fluctuations 12'
        Speaker: Sayyed Subhan Ullah (University of Peshawar, Pakistan)
      • 11:02 Optimization of process parameters for surface modification of stainless steel AISI 321 using cathodic cage plasma nitriding CCPN 12'
        Speaker: Abdullah Abdullah (Hazara University Pakistan)
      • 11:14 Quantitative Analysis of Physical Parameters in PET/CT Imaging for Lung Tumor Detection Using a 2D nnU-Net 12'
        Speaker: Sayed Shafiq Hussain Mohammadi (Kabul University)
      • 11:26 Nuclear–Renewable Hybrid Energy Systems: A Hybrid Approach to Sustainable Energy 12'
        Speaker: Ali Hosin Naseri (Harbin University, China)
      • 11:38 Modified Friedmann Cosmology from Exponentially Regulated Horizon Entropy: Theoretical Derivation and Cosmological Dynamics 12'
        Speaker: Husain Mohammadi (Lorestan University)
      • 11:50 Afghan Students at home and abroad : Challenges and Opportunities 20'
        Speaker: Dr. Faiz ur Rahman (TU Dortmund University, Germany)
      • 12:10 How melting ice cream is related to black holes 20'
        Speaker: Prof. Arash Gharibi (Lund University)
      • 12:30 Lunch 30'
    • 13:00 - 14:30 Afternoon Session
      Convener: Farsila Payandi (Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), Iran)
      • 13:10 Physics Education in Afghanistan: Barriers, Resilience, and Strategies for the Future 15' 20'
        Speaker: Dr. Tahir Shaaran (Royal Society of Canada)
      • 13:30 Pathways to Medical Physics Careers in the UK 20'
        Speaker: Dr. Musa Joya (University of Surrey)
      • 13:50 The Perimeter Institute 20'
        Speaker: Dan Wohns (The Perimeter Institute)
        Material: Slides
      • 14:10 Certificates and Close 20'
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