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