# 1st International Workshop on Biomimicry
**Source**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/academic-events/QEERI-FIWB
**Parent**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/qeeri
This essential event will explore how principles observed in natural systems can inform sustainable materials design and manufacturing. It will bring together leading researchers and innovators to explore the principles of biomimicry and the latest advances in the field, offering a unique opportunity to learn from international experts at the forefront of this transformative discipline.
The workshop will also feature the exclusive beta launch of ThinQa, a revolutionary AI platform designed to accelerate biomimicry-inspired design and prototyping.
\
## Speakers
- #### [Dr. Adnan Abu-DayyaAssociate Vice President of Research](https://elmi.hbku.edu.qa/en/persons/adnan-abu-dayya/) [Hamad Bin Khalifa University](https://elmi.hbku.edu.qa/en/persons/adnan-abu-dayya/)
- #### [Dr. Tareq Al AnsariExecutive Director](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/cse/staff/tareq-al-ansari) [Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, HBKU](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/cse/staff/tareq-al-ansari)
- #### [Dr. Brahim AïssaSenior Scientist](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/staff/brahim-aissa) [Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, HBKU](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/staff/brahim-aissa)
- #### [Jess BerlinerCo-founder & Director of Product](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-berliner-32078849/?originalSubdomain=za) [Learn Biomimicry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-berliner-32078849/?originalSubdomain=za)
- #### [Dr. Sabri AlamriChief Research Officer](https://fusionbionic.com/en/kontakt/) [Fusion Bionic GmbH](https://fusionbionic.com/en/kontakt/)
- #### [Dr. El Tayeb BentriaScientist](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/staff/el-tayeb-bentria) [Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, HBKU](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/staff/el-tayeb-bentria)
- #### [Dr. Sanjay Chawla Chief Scientist](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/staff/sanjay-chawla) [Qatar Computing Research Institute, HBKU](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/staff/sanjay-chawla)
- #### [Alistair DaynesManaging Director](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairdaynes/?originalSubdomain=za) [Learn Biomimicry](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairdaynes/?originalSubdomain=za)
- #### [Dr. Melissa SikosanaBiomaterials Scientist](https://www.ipfdd.de/en/research/division-polymer-biomaterials-science/team/) [Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden](https://www.ipfdd.de/en/research/division-polymer-biomaterials-science/team/)
- #### [Edwin OsasSenior Principal Consultant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinosas/?originalSubdomain=ae) [Boehringer Ingelheim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinosas/?originalSubdomain=ae)
- #### [Dr. Vladimir KatanaevActing Executive Director and Scientific Director](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/qbri/staff/vladimir-katanaev) [Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, HBKU](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/qbri/staff/vladimir-katanaev)
- #### [Yuma LangenbachBiomimicry Professional and Practitioner](https://www.learnbiomimicry.com/about?srsltid=AfmBOoo12aaF5C6TU--lbduhlIYkNT5heeNJBy2henXqN55fNkk26S6Z) [Learn Biomimicry](https://www.learnbiomimicry.com/about?srsltid=AfmBOoo12aaF5C6TU--lbduhlIYkNT5heeNJBy2henXqN55fNkk26S6Z)
- #### [Dr. Amine HaboubPost Doc](https://elmi.hbku.edu.qa/en/persons/amine-haboub/) [Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, HBKU](https://elmi.hbku.edu.qa/en/persons/amine-haboub/)
- Time
08:00 - 14:30
(GMT +3:00)
- Location
Auditorium, Minaretein, Education City
- Entity
Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute
- Category
Workshop
[Register Now](https://app.micetribe.com/public/workspaces/qeeri/events/qeeri_6890/forms/attendee)
[Agenda](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/sites/default/files/FIWB-agenda.pdf)
##### Share:
##### Share: