KU honors researchers awarded US patents

KUWAIT: Kuwait University (KU), represented by the Research Sector, honored a group of its researchers who obtained patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in recognition of their scientific contributions and research achievements. In a press statement Sunday, Vice President for Research Dr Abdullah Sultan expressed pride in the accomplishments of KU’s faculty and researchers, noting that since its establishment the university has served as a hub of scientific and cultural influence across various disciplines. He stressed that KU’s research agenda addresses vital social, economic and technological issues, enriching both science and society.

Dr Sultan emphasized that the university remains a source of creativity and innovation, enabling faculty and graduate students to generate ideas and develop solutions to pressing societal challenges. He noted that through the Patent and Intellectual Property Office of the Vice President for Research, KU successfully registered several patents during the 2024/2025 academic year.

Among the patents recognized were an invention titled UBoatIt, an automated system for parking ships and boats, developed by Dr Khaled Al-Hazaa from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Petroleum and his research team. Another patent, the Vibrational Guidance System, was awarded jointly to Dr Khaled Al-Ali and Dr Khaled Al-Hazaa from the same department, together with Dr Brian Hawkins of the University of Oklahoma in the United States. — KUNA