Awards
This section highlights awards and honors received in recognition of research excellence, technological innovation, and impactful contributions across various fields. Each accolade reflects a commitment to pushing boundaries, solving critical challenges, and driving meaningful advancements. These achievements serve as milestones in a journey dedicated to scientific discovery, engineering progress, and sustainable innovation.
Felicitated by UAEU Chancellor for US Patent (US 11,559,157)
In recognition of my innovation and contribution to sustainability, I was honored by the Chancellor of UAE University (UAEU) for securing a US patent for "Biodegradable and Safe Drinking Straws from Date Palm Leaves as a Substitute for Plastic Straws". This patent represents a step toward eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, leveraging natural materials to combat plastic pollution. The felicitation was a proud moment, acknowledging my efforts in developing sustainable solutions that align with global environmental goals.
Best Presentation Award – ICSREE 2023
I was honored with the Best Presentation Award at the 8th International Conference on Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering (ICSREE 2023), held in Nice, France. My presentation on the paper titled "Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Characteristics of a Bionic Morphing Flap" was recognized as the best of the conference, highlighting the significance of bio-inspired innovations in enhancing aerodynamic performance and noise reduction.
Felicitated by UAEU Chancellor for US Patent (US 11,448,184)
I was honored by the Chancellor of UAE University (UAEU) for securing a US patent for my innovation, "Self-Adaptive Variable Twist Morphing Blade for Wind Turbines". This patent introduces an advanced blade design that dynamically adjusts its twist to optimize aerodynamic performance across varying wind speeds, enhancing efficiency and durability. The felicitation recognized my contributions to renewable energy advancements, aligning with global efforts toward sustainable power generation.
Chancellor’s Innovation Award (2022-23)
I was honored with the prestigious Chancellor’s Innovation Award for my innovative work on futuristic landing pads for UAVs, addressing a critical challenge in Urban Air Mobility (UAM)—noise pollution. With the UAE actively advancing drone-based transportation, minimizing UAV noise is essential for seamless urban integration. My innovative landing pad design features poroacoustic optimization, incorporating perforated channels to significantly reduce UAV noise during hover, landing, and takeoff. Through advanced simulations using ANSYS Acoustic Harmonic and Response modules, the design demonstrates remarkable noise attenuation, improving urban livability. This innovation was further recognized with a US patent, reinforcing its impact on next-generation UAV infrastructure.
Chancellor’s Innovation Award (2021-22)
I was honored with the prestigious Chancellor’s Innovation Award for my pioneering work on 4D bio-printed microgels loaded with nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery. This innovation addresses the critical challenge of thrombosis treatment, offering a novel electro-magneto-responsive hydrogel designed for precise blood clot removal. Unlike traditional synthetic vascular grafts or thrombolytic drugs, the proposed PEG-whey-based biomimetic micro-hydrogel provides a biocompatible, injectable solution with enhanced mechanical properties and tunable swellability, improving targeted delivery and efficacy. Recognized for its potential in next-generation stroke therapy, this work contributes to advancing biomedical engineering and precision medicine.
Chancellor’s Innovation Award (2020-21)
I was honored with the prestigious Chancellor’s Innovation Award for developing a Net-Zero Energy (NZE) morphing mechanism for wind turbine blades, a breakthrough in adaptive aerodynamics. This innovation enables twist morphing without external power consumption, utilizing centrifugal forces and mechanical couplings to optimize blade performance. By dynamically adjusting to wind conditions, the system enhances aerodynamic efficiency, reduces structural loads, and increases Annual Energy Production (AEP). A 1kW prototype demonstrated a 15-35% power increase, showcasing its potential to revolutionize the wind industry with multi-million USD annual gains when scaled. The technology, later granted a US patent, also holds promising applications in rotorcraft and aircraft for enhanced thrust, endurance, and noise reduction.
Chancellor’s Innovation Award (2020-21)
I was honored with the prestigious Chancellor’s Innovation Award for developing a lightweight, high-performance EMI-shielding and fire-resistant fabric, designed to meet the stringent demands of defense and aerospace applications. This innovation utilizes borophene and its hybrids as a coating on a knitted wire-mesh, providing superior electromagnetic shielding, thermal management, fire resistance, and corrosion protection. Unlike conventional elastomer-based shielding materials, this advanced fabric offers enhanced conductivity, mechanical strength, and resistance to extreme thermal cycling, NEMP surges, and atomic-oxygen corrosion—critical for satellite, military, and space applications. By addressing key challenges in electronic protection, space charging, and radiation shielding, this breakthrough material significantly extends the lifespan of defense and aerospace equipment, setting new benchmarks for strategic innovation and sustainability.
