University of Vaasa Innovation Award to Mohammed Elmusrati and Mahmoud Elsanhoury
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Professor Mohammed Elmusrati and project researcher Mahmoud Elsanhoury were awarded the new University of Vaasa Innovation Award.
They receive the award for their efforts in promoting innovation and creating real-life impact. They have done two inventions, the first one focusing on a new localisation technology using LEO satellites, and the second on a technology called Whitooth, which is expected to outperform Bluetooth with improved features.
– I am truly honored and grateful to be recognised with my excellent doctoral researcher Mahmoud Elsanhoury. I feel motivated and inspired to continue pursuing innovative ideas and contributing to the world of research and development, says Professor Elmusrati.
According to the researchers, a patent application for LEO satellite localisation technology was filed in May last year. LEO satellites orbit the earth at an altitude of only a few hundred kilometres. The invention enables an easily deployable, fast, low-cost, energy-efficient, sustainable and scalable localisation solution for applications such as the Internet of Things.
– We are currently engaged in discussions with a promising startup to bring the concept to life. We are actively pursuing funding opportunities to support the implementation process, aiming to propel this innovative technology into real-world applications, says Elmusrati.
– As for the Whitooth concept, it is currently in a pending phase, but I am optimistic about moving it forward in the near future, he continues.
Elmusrati and Elsanhoury were awarded a trip to Europe's largest technology conference, the Web Summit, which brought together more than 70,000 participants, including industry experts, CEOs, start-ups and investors.
– The event was very well organised. We were introduced to many technological ideas through the summit, says Elsanhoury.
With this award, the university seeks to inspire and motivate researchers and university personnel to proactively participate in innovation-related activities, to give recognition to the achievements in fostering innovation and to elevate the impact of university-led innovation on both academia and society.
Innovation means creating, developing, and implementing new ideas, methods, products and services. It can take many forms, not only technological innovation, but also product, process, organisational and business model innovations.
The awards were presented at the University's Research Exhibition on Energy as part of EnergyWeek.
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