Iranian scientist presents intl. scientific gold medals to AQR museum

These medals included the gold medal from the ITEX International Exhibition of Inventions and Technology in Kuala Lumpur for GreDSSC, as well as two gold medals from the MTE International Exhibition of Inventions and Technology for BioPE-DSSC and SmartDhesionPE, achieved through highest scientific recognition in 2016.
Speaking in this ceremony, Alireza Esmaeilzadeh, director general of Astan Quds Razavi’s endowments department, said: "Around 1,500 scientific and sports medals have ever been dedicated to Astan Quds Razavi. After undergoing registration, documentation, and cultural value assessment, these exquisite data-x-items are stored in the endowment repository."
Esmaeilzadeh added: "Out of this total collection, 1,329 sports medals and 150 scientific medals are held by Astan Quds Razavi. The scientific section includes 38 medals, 38 cups, and 80 scientific insignias."
Referring to the role of museums in promoting culture of honor and national identity, he stated: "More than 400 medals from this valuable collection are on display now in museums of Astan Quds Razavi."
Esmaeilzadeh clarified: "These works are symbols of scientific and athletic achievements; they can inspire the younger generation to pursue science, innovation, and giving service to society, as well."
This dedication ceremony was hosted by Astan Quds Razavi’s Communications and Media Center at the Center for Exhibitions and Conferences, having Alireza Esmaeilzadeh, director general of endowments department, Mahdi Asghari, head of internal inspection and audit center, Amir Khaleghi, director of communications and information of the holy shrine, as well as some university professors and scientific and cultural elites of Mashhad in attendance.