Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the 2024 Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF2024), held from 27 to 30 November 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. UNIMAS researchers brought home an impressive haul of accolades, including five Special Awards, one Gold Medal, one Silver Medal, and one Bronze Medal from four innovative research projects that captivated the international judges and participants.
These prestigious awards underscore UNIMAS’ dedication to excellence in research and innovation, solidifying its reputation on the global stage.
Award-Winning Inventions and Recognitions:
- SARAWAK LIBERICA COFFEE WASTES: SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS FUELING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
- Special Award from Digital Ocean, Saudi Arabia
- Researcher: Dr. Elexson Nillian – Faculty of Resource Science and Technology (FRST), UNIMAS
- CO-WASTE MFC: COCONUT WASTE MICROBIAL FUEL CELL WITH POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- Bronze Medal
- Special Award of Merit from The Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), Philippines
- Special Award from Vietnam Fund for Supporting Technological Creations (VIFOTEC)
- Researcher: Profesor Madya Ir. Ts. Dr. Siti Kudnie Sahari – Faculty of Engineering (FENG), UNIMAS
- FLOODWATCH: A FLOOD WATCHER FOR HYPERLOCAL, STREET-LEVEL FLOOD MAPPING AND MONITORING
- Gold Medal
- Outstanding Achievement Award from The Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), Philippines
- Researcher: Dr. Lau Sei Ping – Institute of Social Informatics and Technological Innovations (ISITI), UNIMAS
- ANURANS TREASURE IN COMBATING DIABETES MELLITUS
- Silver Medal
- Thailand Award for the Best International Invention & Innovation from the National Research Council of Thailand
- Researcher: Profesor Madya Dr. Muna binti Sabri – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), UNIMAS
These exceptional accomplishments are a testament to the collaborative spirit, innovative mindset, and unwavering commitment of the UNIMAS research community.
The diverse projects from sustainable energy solutions to healthcare innovations and disaster management technologies, reflects the university’s vision to address global challenges through impactful research and underscores the spirit of innovation and dedication at UNIMAS. A continuous effort in contributing meaningfully to global efforts in advancing sustainability and impactful research.
