Represented Pakistan
Global participation
International showcase
Founder & CEO, PSC
Pakistan Science Club (PSC) made the nation proud at the 34th China Adolescents Science & Technology Innovation Contest (CASTIC), where all three of its young representatives won international awards. The team secured one Silver and two Bronze medals, showcasing Pakistani talent in cutting-edge science and technology. The competition was held in Macao, China from July 20–26, 2019, organized in collaboration with the ECO Science Foundation and the Pakistan Science Foundation. Under the mentorship of Abdul Rauf (Founder & CEO, PSC), these young innovators demonstrated excellence on a global stage.
About CASTIC
CASTIC is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious youth science fairs, with over 30 years of history. It is open to young scientists aged 12–20 and features ~500 Chinese finalists alongside ~200 international participants from 54+ countries, covering 13 major science categories.
From National Science Fair to Global Stage
To select Pakistan’s representatives, PSC partnered with the ECO Science Foundation to organize the National Science & Innovation Fair 2019 (NSIF19). After rigorous judging, three winners were chosen to travel to China, receiving mentorship from PSC’s leadership including Abdul Rauf and the senior science team.
Medal Winners & Their Projects
CASTIC 2019 Schedule
- July 20–21: Project setup by students
- July 22: Full-day judging by international experts
- July 23: Public open day & mentor visits
- July 24: Winners announced – Closing ceremony
Mentor Spotlight: Abdul Rauf
Founder & CEO, Pakistan Science Club
Abdul Rauf, the visionary founder of Pakistan Science Club, personally mentored the CASTIC 34 team, guiding project development, scientific communication, and international presentation skills. His leadership at PSC has empowered hundreds of young innovators to shine at global competitions like ISEF, Google Science Fair, and AI Family Challenge. Under his mentorship, Pakistan secured multiple awards at CASTIC, reinforcing PSC’s commitment to nurturing future scientists.
Life After CASTIC
Currently studying at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), continuing advanced research in particle physics and high-energy collisions.
Pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science while advocating for STEM education and mentoring young girls in IoT and smart technologies.
Completing his graduation and running his own startup “Hi Craft” — developing affordable assistive technology and innovative healthcare solutions.
PSC is proud to have mentored these young scientists at the start of their journeys, with continuous support from Abdul Rauf and the entire PSC network.
Acknowledgments
This achievement was made possible through the support of:
- Pakistan Science Club – Mentorship and project development lead by Abdul Rauf (Founder & CEO)
- ECO Science Foundation – Collaboration and sponsorship
- Pakistan Science Foundation – National coordination and selection
Special thanks to the entire PSC mentor team, senior scientists, and volunteers who prepared the students for international competition excellence.