King Khalid University has proudly secured three medals and an additional international award at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, marking a significant new scientific milestone and global recognition for the university.
The exhibition featured more than 1,000 innovative inventions from over 40 countries, making it one of the world’s most prominent and competitive platforms for showcasing cutting-edge scientific and technological breakthroughs.
King Khalid University medal wins
Dr. Abdullah Al-Sehemi and Dr. Taher Sahlabji won a gold medal for an innovative battery representing a new generation of energy storage technology. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, their design uses organic semiconductors as the primary electrode material instead of lithium and other heavy metals.
The battery uses a safe, water-based electrolyte solution for chemical energy storage. It offers several advantages, including non-flammability, biocompatibility, and lower production costs, making it a promising option for future energy applications.
Another invention by delegates from King Khalid University, a bee-feeding device designed to improve feeding efficiency within hives, earned a silver medal for Dr. Hamed Ghramh and Dr. Essam Ibrahim. The device reduces evaporation and leakage while maintaining optimal humidity levels inside the hive.
The feeder can be used both inside and outside hives and allows precise control of the liquid feed supplied to bees. It operates effectively across a wide range of climatic conditions, supporting sustainable beekeeping and improving productivity.
In a notable student achievement, medical student Al-Hanouf Al-Asmari at King Khalid University, won a gold medal along with an award from Université Internationale d’Agadir for her smart medical patch. The wearable device monitors several health indicators non-invasively, offering an alternative to repeated blood sampling.
It tracks vital markers such as glucose levels, kidney function, cardiac enzymes, and inflammatory indicators, and wirelessly transmits data for early detection of dangerous health changes. By instantly alerting medical professionals, the smart patch enables faster intervention and improves overall patient care.
