HONG KONG,March 4,2025 -- Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) won four gold medals atthe 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME) held in Kuwait from 16 to 19 February.It was the first time that HKBU participated in the event.

Four HKBU inventions are awarded gold medals at the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East.

Organised by the Kuwait Science Club under the patronage of His Highness,the Emir of Kuwait,IIFME is one of the largest specialised exhibitionsof inventions and innovations in the Middle East. This year the event was organised in collaboration with the International Federation of Inventors' Associations,the World Intellectual Property Organization,the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization,and the International Exhibition of Inventions ofGeneva.The first IIFMEwas held in 2007 and this edition featured 180 inventors from 42 countries,showcasing a total of 230 inventions.

ThefourHKBU inventions that have secured gold medals are:

"Lip-password-based Technology for Identity Verification"project by ProfessorCheungYiu-ming,Chair Professorof the Department of Computer Science. The advanced changeable lip password provides secure identity verification based on lip motion,which can resolve the persistent problem of facial recognition in identical twins.

"M-cell GP2-mediated Lymphatic-targeted Drug Carriers"project by Professor Simon Han Quanbin,Professorof the Teaching and Research Division of theSchool of Chinese Medicine.The project applies a polysaccharide derivedfrom the Chinese herbal medicine Mongolian Milkvetch Rootto strengthen oral vaccine efficacy,offering a new treatment protocol for lymphatic diseases.

"Thermostable Pigment Nanofiber Coatings for Sustainable and Energy Saving Applications"project by ProfessorKen Leung Cham-fai,Associate Professorof the Department of Chemistry.This nanofiber technologyenhances strength,durability,insulation,waterproofing,and corrosion resistance,reducing maintenance costs and extending structures'lifespans.

"Hydrogen Production from Biomass Waste: Pioneering Advanced Technology for Sustainable Energy Solutions"project by Professor ZhaoJun,Associate Professorof the Department of Biology. This technology convertsbiomass waste with catalysts to high yield green hydrogen in an efficient and environmentally friendlymanner.

Aspiring to be a leading research-led university in Asia for the world,HKBU engages in cutting-edge,innovative and transdisciplinary research endeavours that push the boundaries of knowledge,address global issues,and contribute to the well-being of both local and international communities. HKBU's award winning projects at this year's IIFME exemplify the university's unwavering dedication in translating research outcomes into practical applications for the benefit of mankind.