Zewail explained how that current scientific research
through the use of the concept of the “femtosecond” can identify the
functions of the molecule of protein following an intake of medicine, as
well as the DNA of a person following a heavy meal and its impact on his
health through an analysis of how the DNA reacts.
The Nobel laureate noted the importance of the current
research undertaken by him and his colleagues in Pasadena on medicine,
precision surgeries such as those for the extraction of brain tumors.
He also noted the importance of such research on future
technological developments in the field of electronics.
Zewail noted the interest of the Japanese on the
practical applications of this research, and said that the Japanese like
to work ahead of others in the applications of science.
Asked about the world's shape following this new
research and its' results in five years time, Zewail was unable to
forecast and predict, however he agreed that “it will be another
world” especially for its' impact on medicine.
During his visit to Switzerland Zewial spoke to the
Kuwaiti news agency here (kuna), and the Arab laureate of 1999 Zewail
expressed his hopes that the Arab world can pick up and join the
technological and scientific advances of the west.
“The Arab world has excellent Scientifics within and
outside the region as well as financial resources to back up scientific
research,” added Zewail.
Zewail praised the responses he got from the state of
Kuwait and the gulf region during his latest visit.
“I have met in Kuwait the amir and the crown prince
who have shown great enthusiasm and support for scientific progress,
this was shared by all those whom I have met from the ruling elite of
the gulf region,” stressed Zewail.
Zewail expressed his hope that the forthcoming
university to be built in Egypt on 300 acres will have branches in the
gulf, Lebanon and the Maghreb countries.
“This will help in strengthening the scientific Arab
bond and cooperation within the Arab region,” added Zewail.
The ambassador of Egypt to Switzerland and the permanent
representative of Egypt to the UN and representatives of the Egyptian
and Arab community living here attended the lecture.
The Egyptian born professor has had a scientific
exchange with scientists of the department of physics in Lausanne
University following his arrival on September 8 in an Alp resort.
At the end of his visit to Switzerland, the Egyptian
ambassador to the United Nations Fayza Abulnaga will host Saturday
evening a reception in his honor.
Zewail is currently a professor at the Pasadena
institute of technology in California.