
The College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University, represented by the Engineering Training and Alumni Center, concluded the 48th Engineering Design Exhibition, held under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Nader Abdullah Al-Jallal, and with the support of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). The exhibition took place from July 2–3, 2025, at the North Campus of the College of Engineering and Petroleum – Kuwait University, Sabah Al-Salem University City.
Dr. Esam Al-Raqbah, Director of the Engineering Training and Alumni Center, extended his congratulations to all the winning engineers for their achievements, noting that such excellence aligns with Kuwait University's strategic objectives to foster distinction and active engagement among its students and graduates. He also extended his sincere thanks to all sponsors and supporters, as well as to the organizing team for their role in the exhibition’s success.
The award ceremony was attended by Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Petroleum, Prof. Khaled Al-Hazzaa, vice deans, department heads, faculty members, and representatives of the sponsoring organizations.
▪️ Innovation and Excellence Award (Boeing)
Department: Computer Engineering
Project: Harakah
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Laho
Students: Musaab Jaragh, Abduljaleel Al-Saleh, Athbi Al-Mutairi
▪️ National Priority Award (Kuwait Society of Engineers)
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Project: Coffee-Wood
Supervisor: Dr. Ali Al-Saiba'e
Students: Abdullah Shamsaldeen, Ibrahim Al-Sarraf, Mohammad Al-Rashed, Mohammad Al-Ajmi
▪️ Clean Energy Award (Kuwait Oil Company)
1st Place:
Department: Petroleum Engineering
Project: The Heat Beneath Our Feet
Supervisor: Prof. Eisa Al-Safran
Students: Fatima Eisa, Zahraa Al-Mutawa, Athari Al-Azmi, Kareem Marwan
2nd Place:
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Project: SkySip
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Fares
Students: Raghad Al-Mutairi, Faisal Al-Marri, Nadia Dashti, Yousef Al-Ghanim
3rd Place:
Department: Chemical Engineering
Project: H2Go
Supervisor: Dr. Bader Al-Busairi
Students: Eman Al-Shammari, Alia Al-Hajri, Noura Al-Qahtani, Huda Bader
▪️ Plastic Recycling Award (Petrochemical Industries Company)
1st Place:
Department: Chemical Engineering
Project: CODA
Supervisor: Dr. Hussein Ashkanani
Students: Deema Al-Otaibi, Areej Al-Marri, Dina Al-Otaibi, Sara Abdullah
2nd Place:
Department: Chemical Engineering
Project: EcoAcryl
Supervisor: Prof. Haitham Lababidi
Students: Rinad Al-Otaibi, Asmaa Al-Azmi, Deema Al-Azmi, Lateefa Al-Shammari
▪️ Environmental Sustainability Award (Kuwait Finance House)
1st Place:
Department: Civil Engineering
Project: Qarouh Shield
Supervisor: Dr. Badriya Al-Mershid
Students: Noura Al-Ajmi, Doha Al-Shammari, Hanouf Al-Rashidi, Haya Al-Ajmi
2nd Place:
Department: Chemical Engineering
Project: LIGNOPower
Supervisor: Dr. Hameeda Al-Ramadhan
Students: Fatima Al-Qallaf, Ghala Al-Mutairi, Fawziya Al-Mai', Wasan Al-Mahzoum
▪️ Construction Materials Award (Kuwait Steel)
1st Place:
Department: Civil Engineering
Project: Recycled Ceramic Concrete
Supervisor: Dr. Abdullah Al-Mutairi
Students: Wadha Al-Azmi, Abeer Wael, Maryam Al-Bahairi
2nd Place:
Department: Civil Engineering
Project: From Tires to Towers
Supervisor: Dr. Abdullah Al-Mutairi
Students: Mazna Al-Rashidi, Hawra Hajeyah, Lamees Al-Fulaij, Hajar Al-Mutairi
3rd Place:
Department: Civil Engineering
Project: Al-Durrah by Glass Concrete
Supervisor: Dr. Abdullah Al-Mutairi
Students: Raghad Al-Shammari, Dalma Al-Hajri, Fatima Homoud, Muneera Al-Shammari
▪️ Transportation Award (Kuwait Steel)
1st Place:
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Project: O.R.B
Supervisor: Dr. Fatima Madouh
Students: Zahraa Al-Qallaf, Sakinah Al-Dhafiri, Abdulrahman Al-Shammari, Maryam Al-Busair
2nd Place:
Department: Chemical Engineering
Project: ROCKET
Supervisor: Dr. Bader Al-Busairi
Students: Aseel Al-Hajri, Sara Al-Otaibi, Farah Al-Otaibi, Fouz Al-Daihani
3rd Place:
Department: Civil Engineering
Project: Smart Adaptive Traffic Control System
Supervisor: Prof. Fahad Al-Rukaibi
Students: Mohammed Al-Eisa, Bader Al-Daihani, Hamad Al-Omani, Abdullah Al-Sane', Fahad Al-Otaibi
▪️ Infrastructure Award (Dar Gulf Consult for Engineering Consultancy)
Department: Civil Engineering
Project: MIRAD – Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Development
Supervisor: Dr. Hashem Al-Tabtabae
Students: Nesma Al-Khaldi, Reem Al-Haifi, Ghala Al-Azmi, Marwa Al-Dhafiri, Moudhi Al-Mutairi
▪️ Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Award (Huawei)
1st Place:
Department: Electrical Engineering
Project: SortiCube
Supervisor: Prof. Mohammed Baidas
Students: Falah Al-Hajri, Khaled Fouad, Rawad Ahmed
2nd Place:
Department: Computer Engineering
Project: Stabilix
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Shaiji
Students: Noura Al-Zahmoul, Rawan Al-Oraifi, Dalal Al-Hassoun, Bodour Al-Wazzan, Hind Al-Nussif
3rd Place:
Department: Computer Engineering
Project: Memento
Supervisor: Dr. Maha Faisal
Students: Hamad Naqi, Ahmed Al-Shammari, Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Fahad Al-Enezi, Mohammed Al-Abdullah
▪️ Construction Methods Award (Insha'a Holding Company)
1st Place:
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Project: Pipe Guard
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Oleimi
Students: Sara Al-Mutairi, Zainab Taqi, Taiba Ibrahim, Hala Al-Azmi
2nd Place:
Department: Civil Engineering
Project: Smart Sustainable Construction
Supervisor: Prof. Nabil Qurtum
Students: Eman Sulaimani, Amal Al-Mutairi, Dalal Al-Mutairi, Manar Al-Humaidah, Noura Al-Osaimi
▪️ Impactful Content Award (Codeness Lab)
Department: Computer Engineering
Project: Stabilix
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Al-Shaiji
Students: Hind Al-Nussif, Bodour Al-Wazzan, Dalal Al-Hassoun, Rawan Al-Oraifi, Noura Al-Zahmoul