Nigerian Researcher, Maimuna Zarewa, Wins Global Contest for Innovative Climate Change Solution
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Summary: Nigerian PhD researcher Maimuna Umar Zarewa has won the Carbon Neutrality Cup Competition for developing an artificial intelligence-powered device to detect metal corrosion and protect oil and energy infrastructure.
Nigerian PhD researcher, Maimuna Umar Zarewa, has won the Carbon Neutrality Cup Competition for developing an artificial intelligence-powered device designed to detect metal corrosion and protect oil and energy infrastructure. She claimed the top prize in a global Climate Awareness Contest focused on addressing climate change.
The competition, organised by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Manama and drew participants from across the Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The event featured breakthrough technologies in climate sustainability and industrial efficiency. Contestants presented innovative solutions focused on environmental sustainability and industrial development.
Zarewa’s innovation uses advanced AI technology to detect early signs of corrosion in pipelines and critical industrial facilities. Experts maintained that her development significantly reduced maintenance costs, prevented environmental disasters, and reduced carbon emissions associated with infrastructure failures.
Notably, Zurewa is an alumna of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and completed her Master of Science in Physical Chemistry. She is currently a PhD student and researcher at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia, where she developed the award-winning robotic sensor using petroleum waste.
Her achievement marks another milestone for Nigerian representation in global scientific research and underscores the growing impact of youth-led innovation in tackling energy and climate challenges. Her research was chosen for publication as part of the competition’s efforts to highlight innovative climate solutions.
