Innovation often happens at the intersection of diverse fields, and the Research Center at Tishk International University (TIU) is set to facilitate exactly that. The center has officially announced an upcoming online webinar titled “Interdisciplinary Open Problems,” scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
The event aims to foster a collaborative environment in which departments can break down traditional silos to tackle new, unsolved research challenges.
Event Highlights
The webinar will feature a distinguished international speaker and a platform for pitching “open problems”—feasible, high-impact research questions designed for cross-departmental cooperation.
Keynote Speaker: Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Roswanira Ab. Wahab
Affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Expertise: A renowned chemist, Dr. Wahab brings a wealth of experience in tackling complex scientific inquiries. View Professional Profile.
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Orhan Tug
Theme: “No one left behind”, a call to action for collective academic growth and collaborative problem-solving.
Why should you attend?
Unlike purely theoretical seminars, this session focuses on actionable projects. By presenting unsolved problems that require multidisciplinary expertise, the TIU Research Center hopes to spark new partnerships between scientists, engineers, and humanities scholars.
“The focus is the intersection of different fields, where innovation truly happens. These aren’t just theoretical; they are feasible projects designed to get different departments working together.” — TIU Research Center
All faculty members, researchers, and interested students are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion.
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM (Local Time)
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Meeting Link: Join the Interdisciplinary Open Problems Webinar
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the next big breakthrough. As the Research Center emphasizes, we move forward best when we move together.
