Multi-Purpose Smart Solar Device
From Google Science Fair → Provincial → National → Intel ISEF USA
By Habab Idrees (Pakistan Science Club) | 2014-2015 | 3rd Place Intel ISEF + Honorable Mention
🇵🇰 A Historic Achievement for Pakistan
Habab Idrees, a young member of Pakistan Science Club mentored by Abdul Rauf, created the Multi-Purpose Smart Solar Device. This project started as a GWTM (Green Water Thermal Moderator) submission to Google Science Fair where it was shortlisted. But Habab didn’t stop there.
He kept improving his project — again and again. The result? A journey that took him from Karachi to Pittsburgh, USA to represent Pakistan at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), where he won 3rd position and an Honorable Mention in the “Energy Physical” category.
This is the story of persistence, iteration, and a young Pakistani who never gave up.
Habab Idrees at National Science Fair — Qualifying for Intel ISEF USA
📅 The Complete Journey — Step by Step
Submitted as GWTM (Green Water Thermal Moderator) → Shortlisted (No prize, but got noticed)
Added Android app control, smart sun-tracking flaps, more functions (solar drier, oven, geyser)
Participated with updated project → Won and qualified for National level
Competed against top young scientists from all over Pakistan → Won Grand Prize → Qualified for Intel ISEF
Represented Pakistan on the world stage → Won 3rd Position + Honorable Mention in “Energy Physical” category
Received Special National Innovation Award for Young Talent 2015
🙏 Meet the Mentors Who Made This Possible
Abdul Rauf
Chief Mentor · Founder & CEO, Pakistan Science Club
Habab’s primary mentor who supervised the entire project from concept to ISEF. A passionate STEAM educator who has transformed thousands of students into innovators.
Learn more →Sana Mehmood
STEM Educator · Program Manager
Mentored Habab through science fairs and competition preparation. Has guided multiple award-winning projects at ISEF and Google Science Fair.
Learn more →Hassan
Team Member · Pakistan Science Club
Supported Habab in project development, technical guidance, and presentation preparation for national and international competitions.
🏅 Special National Innovation Award for Young Talent 2015
📅 Published: December 11, 2015 | 🏆 Award: Special National Innovation Award for Young Talent | 📍 Event: Pakistan Innovation Forum 2015
📹 The Evolution of the Project
🔬 Version 1 (2014) — GWTM (Green Water Thermal Moderator)
Submitted to Google Science Fair → Shortlisted
🔧 Construction & Temperature Control System
Detailed how-to video showing the building process
⚡ Version 2 (2015) — Multi-Purpose Smart Solar Device (Final Version)
Updated with Android app control, smart features — the version that won at ISEF
⚙️ What Makes This Device Special?
The Multi-Purpose Smart Solar Device is a low-cost solar system that can be controlled through an Android application. It works on basic physics phenomena:
Multiple Functions — One Device:
- ☀️ Solar Water Heater — Hot water in winter
- 🍲 Solar Oven — Cook food using sunlight
- 🥭 Solar Drier — Preserve fruits and vegetables
- ♨️ Biogas Production Booster — Increases production in winter
- 📱 Android App Controlled — Smart sun-tracking flaps, temperature control
🇺🇸 Representing Pakistan at Intel ISEF, Pittsburgh USA
🏆 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2015
📍 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
📅 Date: May 2015
🏅 Result: 3rd Position + Honorable Mention in “Energy Physical” category
🇵🇰 Historic Achievement: Habab became the first ever Pakistani to receive dual honor at Intel ISEF
Mentor: Abdul Rauf (President & Founder, Pakistan Science Club)
🌟 Impact & Achievements
🏗️ Why This Is a True Maker Story
- ✅ Started small — A school student with an idea
- ✅ Kept improving — GWTM → Multi-Purpose Smart Solar Device
- ✅ Never gave up — Google Science Fair shortlist (no prize) → Kept going
- ✅ Won at every level — Provincial → National → International
- ✅ Made Pakistan proud — First Pakistani with dual honor at Intel ISEF
- ✅ Built locally — Low-cost, local materials, mentored at Pakistan Science Club
👨🔬 About Habab Idrees — Then & Now
Habab Idrees joined Pakistan Science Club in 2010 as a young student with a passion for science. Over the years, he grew into a host of video tutorials, a builder of award-winning projects, and an inspiration for young makers across Pakistan.
Today, Habab is a Tech Entrepreneur driving innovation and impact. He is the founder of Farmevo — a venture focused on agricultural technology solutions.
His journey from a school student tinkering with solar devices to an entrepreneur solving real-world problems shows the power of hands-on learning and persistence.
🔗 Connect with Habab:
“Habab proved that a student from Karachi can go all the way to USA and win at ISEF. Now as an entrepreneur, he continues to build solutions for Pakistan.”
📚 Sources & Further Reading
- Habab Idrees got 3rd Position in Intel ISEF15 Category Energy Physical
- PSC’s Member Habab Representing Pakistan at ISEF in Pittsburgh, USA
- Habab Idress — Science Stars Profile
- Dream Big: Teenage student wins third place at Intel science fair (Express Tribune)
- Pakistan Innovation Forum 2015 — National Innovation Award
- Habab Idrees — LinkedIn Profile (Tech Entrepreneur | Farmevo)
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