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About AlphaX

AlphaX is a volunteer research collective in Damascus. We publish original research, explain new science in simple Arabic, and train young researchers on real projects.

Our mission

We make science available in Arabic, publish original research, and train young Syrian researchers on real projects.

Our vision

Arabic-speaking researchers have equal access to global knowledge. Research from Syria is published and read worldwide.

What we do

Our sections

01

Research Lab

Original research in medical AI, federated and edge AI, neuroscience and space systems.

Navigators: Anas Shahin, Bahaa Masry, Faisal Al-Ibrahim

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02

Knowledge Bridge

Explains new science in simple Arabic, through translations and Bridge Stories.

Navigators: Mariam Jamous, Tasneem Almunajjed

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03

Engineering

Builds and runs the AlphaX website, the member portal and our tools.

04

Design Studio

Visual identity, design and scientific figures.

Navigators: Alaa AlHomsi, Rania Hamzeh

05

Media

Social media, outreach and our community.

06

Partnerships & PR

Partners, sponsors and press relations.

07

Events & Logistics

Courses, Open Days and the logistics behind them.

08

People & Comms

Recruitment, onboarding and communication inside the team.

The team

Meet the Captains Council and the Alphanauts in each section.

Meet the team

Our story so far

  1. Mid 2025

    AlphaX founded

    A group of Syrian researchers starts AlphaX as a volunteer research collective.

  2. Late 2025

    Knowledge Bridge starts

    Knowledge Bridge translates its first research papers into Arabic.

  3. Early 2026

    Medical AI research begins

    The Asclepius Lab group starts medical AI research and tools for Arabic medical education.

  4. Early 2026

    Platform launch

    AlphaX opens its public website. Every translated paper is free to read and download.