A significant milestone has been achieved by a young Pakistani scientist as Mahjabeen Hassan, a female Baloch PhD student from the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, has been selected to participate in the prestigious 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. The event, dedicated to Chemistry, is scheduled to take place from June 29 to July 4, 2025, in Lindau, Germany.
A spokesperson for the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), at the University of Karachi (UoK), announced Mahjabeen Hassan’s selection on Thursday. Currently pursuing her PhD under the supervision of Prof Dr Syed Ghulam Musharraf at the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, her achievement marks a proud moment for Pakistan’s academic and research community.
Mahjabeen Hassan hails from Turbat, a remote and underprivileged area of Balochistan. She completed her master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Turbat before joining the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry in 2021 for her MPhil studies under the mentorship of Prof. Dr Syed Ghulam Musharraf.
The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting serves as a global platform for young researchers and scholars to engage with some of the most distinguished scientists of our time. This year’s event will bring together approximately 40 to 50 Nobel Laureates and over 600 young scientists from across the world. Participants will have the opportunity to attend lectures, panel discussions, and small-group discussions while also visiting leading research centers in Europe.
Prof Dr M Raza Shah, Director of ICCBS, University of Karachi, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mahjabeen Hassan and her mentor, Prof. Musharraf, recognizing their dedication to scientific advancement. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi, Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood Iraqi, and Prof Dr Atta-ur Rahman, Professor Emeritus and former Federal Minister for Science and Technology, also commended her outstanding accomplishment.
Mahjabeen Hassan’s selection highlights the immense potential of Pakistani researchers on the international stage and underscores the importance of supporting young scientists, particularly women from marginalized regions, in their pursuit of academic excellence and groundbreaking research.