The victory was even sweeter as two of the seven research products that won the Gold received the special award for Best Innovation, including the product, Vibration Absorber For Electric Grass Trimmer, an invention by the Dean of the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, USM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaidi Mohd. Ripin.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaidi received two special awards, that is, the Best Invention, ITEX 2010 as well as the international IENA Award for Best Invention, Germany.
The Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering, Professor Abdul Latif Ahmad enjoyed a double victory for his invention, that is, L-HPA: Cardio Drug Precursor which also received a special award from Taipie International Invention Show & Technomart.
USM was also honoured with a Silver medal for Best Exhibition Booth, ITEX 2010 which was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 14-16 May.
Overall USM obtained 99 percent on medal tally, where out of 25 entries, 24 of them caught the attention of the jury and were awarded medals.
USM Vice-Chancellor, Profesor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak said that this victory clearly shows that USM is always committed in developing the latest research and innovation that can benefit society in general.
He added that USM will always focus on studies that will meet the needs of the bottom billions and look at sustainability issues as the core of each invention and innovation that is introduced.
“Winning 24 medals for the 25 products exhibited is an amazing achievement and USM will continue to ensure that the innovations and inventions of institutions of higher learning are able to compete, especially at international level,” he explained at the press conference in USM today.
ITEX 2010, organized by the Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS) was launched by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Seri Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili. Also present was the President of MINDS, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Augustine Ong.
An annual event, ITEX is a platform for universities, research institutions, investors, corporations and others to showcase their products and seek business opportunities for their respective inventions and innovations.
First introduced in 1989, ITEX became well-known throughout the world and successfully showcased more than 600 inventions, both local and international. The participating countries include Iran, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Taiwan and others.
Results:
GOLD MEDAL
1. Prof. Madya Dr. Zaidi Mohd Ripin
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Product: Vibration Absorber For Electric Grass Trimmer
2. Prof. Abdul Latif Ahmad
School of Chemical Engineering
Product: L-HPA: Cardio Drug Precursor
3. Prof. Hanafi Ismail,Prof.
School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
Product: Fruit Plast: Biodegradable Plastic For Tomorrow.
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim
School of Chemical Sciences
Product: LignoZorp
5. Dr. Shahida Sulaiman
School of Computer Sciences
Product: Automated Online Mailing System (AOMS)
6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Indra Putra Almanar
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Product: MECD- device (Multi-Error-Component-Detection Device)
For High Precision Calibration
7. Asoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Faisham Numan Wan Ismail
School of Medical Sciences
Product: Portable Expandable Lower Limb Emergency Splint
SILVER MEDAL
1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Rizal Arshad
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Product: DROSOBOTS
2. Dr. Ahmad Ramli Mohd Yahya
School of Biological sciences
Product: A method of treating crude oil using microorganism
3. Dr. Lim Boon Huat
School of Biological sciences
Product: Ez Genostick: A rapid Universal Kit For PCR Amplicon Detection
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sabar Derita Hutagalung
School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
Product: Silicon Nanowire Transistor with 33nm Lateral Gate
5. Dr. Kamarul Arifin Ahmad
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Product: A short range solid-propellant based rocket for civillian usage
6. Dr. Zuhailawati Hussain
School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
Product: Multiforces Component Detection System for Friction Stir Welding Process (MfCDS-FSW)
7. En. Mohd Azam Osman
School of Computer Sciences
Product: Publication Tracker and Analysis System (P-Tas)
8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Fadzil Ain
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Product: A Novel High Gain 5.8 GHZ DRA Array for Wireless Applications
9. Dr. Ooi Boon Seng
School of Chemical Sciences
Product: EgyS-Nanofilter
10. Prof. Zainal Arifin Ahmad
School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
Product: NanoAdd Ceramic Cutting Insert
11. Dipl.-ing Endri Rachman
Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Centre (CEDEC),
Product: Handlaunched (UAV)’Greentech 2020’’
BRONZE MEDAL
1. Dr.Dahaman Ishak.Dr
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Product: Underwater Electric Propulsion.
2. Dr.Hj.Shahrel Azmin Suandi.
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Product: EMo4ID
3. Assoc.Prof. Dr.Cheong Kuan Yew.
School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
Product: CERIA Gate for high efficient power Application
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr.Zahurin Samad.
School of Mechanical Engineering
Product: Magneto-rheological Directional Solenoid Valve
5. Dr.Wafaa A.H.Ali.
School of Computer Sciences
Product: Wi3D planning Tool
