The Qatar University (QU) Students Creativity & Innovation for Engineering Solutions Development Forum, organised by the College of Engineering, showcased projects by QU and engineering students, with a particular focus on potential commercialisation.
Students presented their work in the form of posters or products at the event sponsored by the National Cyber Security Agency and Dolphin Energy Limited. Judges from the industry and college faculty members evaluated the participants' work, and the best entries received the College of Engineering Technology Innovative Award.
The forum was an opportunity for students interested in commercialising their research outcomes and looking to strengthen their experience in innovation and consolidate their commercialisation pathways. The winners at the graduate level: First-Mahmoud Ibrahim, for his project 'Effect of Basalt and Polyprolyene Fiber on the flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams with lap-spliced bars.' Second-Layth Hamad, for his project 'Haris: An Advanced Autonomous Mobile Robot for Smart Parking Assistance.' Third - Turki Alamoodi and Mohamed Hafiz Khalafalla, for their project 'Car Ventilation System.'
Undergraduate level winners: First-Aldana Alkuwari and her team, for their project 'Grass Field Robotic System.' Second - Mostafa Abdelnaby, Omar Shouman, and Ahmed Mahmoud, for their project 'AquaZone.' Third - Amna al-Muhannadi, Aqila Khatoon, and Hiba Hassan, for their project 'Automated Sustainable Hydroponic System.'
College of Engineering dean Dr Khalid Kamal Naji said the event highlights the important role that creativity and innovation play in driving the development of new engineering solutions. "We hope that this forum will inspire future generations of engineers to continue to create solutions that have a positive impact on society.”
College of Engineering's Technology Innovation and Engineering Education Unit head Dr Wadha Lebda said: “As Qatar continues to strive towards becoming a knowledge-based economy, it is imperative that we encourage and nurture a culture of innovation and creativity. The Creativity & Innovation Forum provides an ideal platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas and engineering solutions, which could have a significant impact on various fields.”
