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HKBU Inventions Win 4 Gold Medals at the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East

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Four HKBU inventions are awarded gold medals at the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East.
Professor Cheung Yiu-ming (left), Chair Professor of Department of Computer Science at HKBU, and his PhD student Zou Rong (right) receive the gold medal for the project on “Lip-password-based Technology for Identity Verification”.
Professor Simon Han Quanbin, Professor of the Teaching and Research Division of the School of Chinese Medicine at HKBU, secures the gold medal for the research titled “M-cell GP2-mediated lymphatic-targeted drug carriers”.
Professor Ken Leung Cham-fai, Associate Professor of Department of Chemistry at HKBU, wins the gold medal for his invention titled “Thermostable Pigment Nanofiber Coatings for Sustainable and Energy Saving Applications”
Professor Zhao Jun, Associate Professor of the Department of Biology at HKBU, clinches the gold medal for his research on “Hydrogen Production from Biomass Waste: Pioneering Advanced Technology for Sustainable Energy Solutions”. His PhD student Geng Yiqi (2nd left) and Mr Edmond Lam (2nd right), Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office at HKBU, receive the certificate from Mr Talal Jassim Al-Kharafi (1st left), Chairman of the Kuwait Science Club, and Syed Jalal Syed Abdul Mohsen Al-Tabtabaei (1st right), Minister of Education of Kuwait, on behalf of Professor Zhao.

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) participated for the first time in the 15th International Invention Fair (IIFME) in Kuwait, held from 16 to 19 February. The innovative inventions won four Gold Medals.

 

Organised by the Kuwait Science Club under the patronage of His Highness, the Emir of Kuwait, is one of the largest specialised exhibitions of inventions and innovations in the Middle East. This year's event was held in collaboration with the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations, the World Intellectual Property Organisation, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, 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 Gold Medals inventions are:

  • "Thermostable Pigment Nanofiber Coatings for Sustainable and Energy Saving Applications" by Dr Ken Cham-fai LEUNG, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry

This nanofiber tech enhances strength, durability, insulation, waterproofing, and corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance costs and extending structures' lifespans. 

  • "Lip-password-based Technology for Identity Verification" by Prof. CHEUNG Yiu Ming, Chair Professor, Department of Computer Science 

Advanced changeable lip password provides secure identity verification based on lip motion, settled the persistent problem of facial recognition in identical twins.

  • "Hydrogen Production from Biomass Waste: Pioneering Advanced Technology for Sustainable Energy Solutions" by Dr ZHAO Jun, Associate Professor, Department of Biology 

Converting biomass waste with catalysts to high yield green hydrogen efficiently and environmentally friendly.

  • "M-cell GP2-mediated lymphatic-targeted drug carriers" by Prof. Simon HAN, Professor, School of Chinese Medicine 

A Chinese medicine-derived polysaccharide strengthens oral vaccine efficacy, offering new treatments for lymphatic diseases. 

 

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

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