HKBU clinches four gold medals at the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East

HONG KONG, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) won four gold medals at the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME) held in Kuwait from 16 to 19 February. It was the first time that HKBU participated in the event.

Organised by the Kuwait Science Club under the patronage of His Highness, the Emir of Kuwait, IIFME is one of the largest specialised exhibitions of inventions and innovations in the Middle East. This year the event was organised in collaboration with the International Federation of Inventors' Associations, the World Intellectual Property Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. The first IIFME was held in 2007 and this edition featured 180 inventors from 42 countries, showcasing a total of 230 inventions.

The four HKBU inventions that have secured gold medals are:

    --  "Lip-password-based Technology for Identity Verification" project by
        Professor Cheung Yiu-ming, Chair Professor of the Department of Computer
        Science. The advanced changeable lip password provides secure identity
        verification based on lip motion, which can resolve the persistent
        problem of facial recognition in identical twins.


    --  "M-cell GP2-mediated Lymphatic-targeted Drug Carriers" project by
        Professor Simon Han Quanbin, Professor of the Teaching and Research
        Division of the School of Chinese Medicine. The project applies a
        polysaccharide derived from the Chinese herbal medicine Mongolian
        Milkvetch Root to strengthen oral vaccine efficacy, offering a new
        treatment protocol for lymphatic diseases.


    --  "Thermostable Pigment Nanofiber Coatings for Sustainable and Energy
        Saving Applications" project by Professor Ken Leung Cham-fai, Associate
        Professor of the Department of Chemistry. This nanofiber technology
        enhances strength, durability, insulation, waterproofing, and corrosion
        resistance, reducing maintenance costs and extending structures'
        lifespans.
    --  "Hydrogen Production from Biomass Waste: Pioneering Advanced Technology
        for Sustainable Energy Solutions" project by Professor Zhao Jun,
        Associate Professor of the Department of Biology. This technology
        converts biomass waste with catalysts to high yield green hydrogen in an
        efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

Aspiring to be a leading research-led university in Asia for the world, HKBU engages in cutting-edge, innovative and transdisciplinary research endeavours that push the boundaries of knowledge, address global issues, and contribute to the well-being of both local and international communities. HKBU's award winning projects at this year's IIFME exemplify the university's unwavering dedication in translating research outcomes into practical applications for the benefit of mankind.

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SOURCE Hong Kong Baptist University