ﻦﻣInventions from UAEU

Inventions from UAEU

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Innovations at UAEU

Health and medical 16

Clean Technology 32

Industrial Applications 36

48 Oil and Gas

Advanced Materials 54

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H.E. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al NahayanMinister of Higher Education & Scientific Research,

Chancellor of UAEU

H.E. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al NahayanMinister of Higher Education & Scientific Research,

Chancellor of UAEU

Innovation is a national strategic priority to create an incubator that encourages creativity and innovation, and work to create innovative ideas that contribute to strengthening the States role in sustainable development and the knowledge-based economy at the local, regional and global levels, and the UAE University paid special attention to encourage the creators and innovators, and established the spirit of competitiveness in the community through scientific research, innovation and creativity in various fields, so as to achieve the

vision of our wise leadership to always seek excellence and leadership

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The special attention paid by the UAE University to inventors and innovators, and encouraging them to be innovative and creative and achieve excellence, is reflected through considering scientific research a priority for the University, as it is continuously committed to supporting scientific research and developing and promoting the spirit and culture of innovation, initiative and excellence, which contributes to the service and development

of society, and confirms its important role as the first national university

Dr. Ali Rashid Al NoaimiVice Chancellor of UAE University

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Prof. Ghaleb Ali Alhadrami Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and

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UAE University is actively working to promote innovation through various policies and initiatives aimed at encouraging the researchers to develop new technologies, as well as recruiting highly qualified Faculties and Students. The university also supports protecting the new developed inventions and marketing them through the Intellectual Property and Patents office, starting from the initial disclosure of an invention until it is granted.

It also oversees the commercialization activities of the registered patents and technology transfer

In this context, the United Arab Emirates University is looking through this first guide of Inventions Catalogue to introduce the technologies that developed at the UAE University and empower the innovation culture among the society, as well as networking with our strategic partners to commercialize the inventions internationally and

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Monoclonal Antibodies for Parkinson`s DiseaseInvention

Dr. Omar El Agnaf Inventor(s)

US 13/781,158PCT/IB2014/059287

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The early detection of Parkinson and the accurate clinical diagnosis of the disease are key issues in developing a medicine to fight this disease.

The invention is a new method that allows early diagnosis of Parkinsons disease, and novel therapeutic vaccines for Parkinsons disease and related illnesses with similar pathology. To date there is no antibody available which specifically recognizes the oligomeric forms of -synuclein: therefore raising monoclonal antibodies that specifically recognizes the aggregated forms of -synuclein could be an important tool for research, to develop a novel approach for diagnosis and possibly immunotherapy of Parkinson`s disease

Invention Description

Commercially available -synuclein antibodies, widely used for characterizing the Parkinson`s disease pathology in the brain, are non-specific and recognize both the monomeric and the aggregated forms of -synuclein, and more likely would not recognize all the aggregated forms of -synuclein that are involved in the pathology of Parkinson`s disease. Using specific antibodies for -synuclein aggregates could instead reveal novel pathology for Parkinson`s disease.

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Diagnostics of Parkinsons disease Development of novel therapeutic vaccine to treat Parkinsons and related illnesses Provision of technology for further research

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Bio-artificial Liver DeviceInvention

Dr. Ali Addalla Saif Hilal Alnaqbi, Dr. AbdulHamid MuradInventor(s)

US 13/863,123GB2503032HK1192498B


Liver is a site for proteins and amino acids production. Once the liver fails, its function is very difficult to replicate. Up to date, there is no approved therapy but human liver transplant - bio artificial liver devices and incubating liver cells are only a short term solution to bridge the time for the patients to the ultimate liver transplant.All commercially available devices are two compartments designs which have problems with liver cells viability andfunctionality due to insufficient oxygen availability.


A novel multi-coaxial hollow fiber bioreactor called Fiber-in-Fiber (FIF) bio artificial liver device has been developed and tested in vitro. It includes the addition of a second set of hollow fibers places within the lumens of the primary set. This arrangement provides three discrete compartments, in order to create integral oxygenation in the outermost compartment to satisfy the oxygen needs by the cultured hepatocytes- the cells of the liver. The apparatus allows the cells within the device to stay viable and functioning for a longer period of time compared to current standards.


Medical treatments (liver and kidney) Device to cultivate cells Device for protein production


Bio-artificial Liver Device

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Natural Antibiotics from Date PitsInvention

Dr. Ahmed Hussein, Dr. Ibrahim Belal, Salem Rashed Dr. Khalid el TarabilyInventor(s)

US 8,968,729B2 EP 2586318France EP12190250.6 Germany 602012001 431.8Spain 300131629 Turkey EP12190250.6 GB EP12190250.6 HK 1184642 B

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Global demand for organic meat such as chicken and beef has been steadily increasing. However, since livestock and poultry can be infected with bacteria such as, e.g., E. coli , antibiotics are usually added to animal feed to prevent illness. Unfortunately, the antibiotics that are currently in use, while effective in combating food borne diseases, are non-organic. Researchers at the United Arab Emirates University discovered a method for creating a safer, natural antibiotic derived from palm tree dates, which promotes growth while simultaneously fighting against food-borne bacteria. The method involves extracting a special type of sugar found in date pits, which when fermented, can be transformed into a powerful, natural antibiotic. This innovation can keep livestock and poultry safe while eliminating the need for treating them with non-organic antibiotics.


Organic antibiotic Promotes growth, in addition to fighting bacteria.


Antibiotics for use in poultry and other livestock Potential future use in humans


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Protection VestInvention

Dr. Ali Al-Marzouqi, Dr. Mahmoud Al Ahmad, Shamsa Al Dhaheri, Maryam Al Jabri, Ghubaisha Al AmeriInventor(s)

PCT/IB2014/064559Patent No./Application No:

This invention provides a method and pioneered the first of its kind in the world by protecting users from drowning automatically without any human intervention within a very short period of time calculated in seconds. In addition to this unique feature, the invention also provides protection from falling to its users with the ability to locate the person via GPS. It is worth mentioning that this invention is suitable for all age groups, regardless of the total weight of the body.


Automatic and immediate protection for its users High efficiency Suitable price Environmental Friendly Suitable for all ages


Health centers Pharmacies and medical supplies stores Sports shops


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Minimally invasive assessment of IgE mediated allergyInvention

Dr. Yousef HaikInventor(s)

US 12/751,574Patent No./Application No:

Allergy is a major cause of severe health effects(respiratory distress, shock) throughout mankind. The most severe and life threatening reactions to foods are associated with immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated hypersensitivity. The current major approaches used in the diagnosis of allergies (skin test or skin prick test, assays of serum IgE levels, Histamine release test) have some drawbacks: false negative or false positive results, low sensitivity, and highly invasive nature.

The invention is about a rapid detection technique that assesses the presence of allergy indicators in a body fluid such as blood serum or saliva with high accuracy. The system makes use of a class of nanoparticles that can be treated to capture the allergy indicators, even if they are present in traces only.

Then in a second step it is also capable of detecting the concentration of such indicators by using a simple device which is similar to that utilized for glucose detection for diabetic patients.


Rapid detection of allergy indicators with an easy to use device

Enabling end users to instantly detect the presence of allergic

ingredients in e.g. food.


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Hyperthermia Therapeutic Agent DeliveryInvention


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The side effects of conventional cancer treatments (chemotherapy), such as hair loss and nausea, are a big disadvantage to these methods. The completion of cancer treatment could be increased due to a high level of comfort if the effective agent could be deployed more specifically within the cancer cells.

The system employs a smart carrier that upon injection into the patients body will seek and home at the tumor site. A multifunctional particle has been developed to release a chemotherapeutic agent dose at the tumor site upon exposure to an electromagnetic field which significantly reduces the overall treatment dose. In addition of being a hyperthermia agent, the multifunctional particle can be remotely detected to help the treating physician in monitoring the effectiveness of the treatment noninvasively.


Unlike the conventional methods, this treatment enables: Localized deposition of chemotherapeutic agents directly into cancer tumor. Controlled release of the chemotherapeutic agents in intended areas only. Reduction of the described side effects. Noninvasive monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment with chemotherapeutic agents.


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Nano-metallic alloy delivery system for treatment of infected cells and legionsInvention



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Infection is a major medical problem that faces increasing challenges by antibiotic resistance. This results in an increased danger for patients and higher treatment costs.

The invention introduces a mechanism of using nanoparticles (inorganic composition) which have the ability to destroy bacteria for an extended period of time (biocide character). This can be an alternative solution especially for infections that requires long-term treatment combined with medical surgical intervention.


Nanoparticles antimicrobials are much faster to be synthesized than antibiotics. Significantly higher efficacy against a wide range of bacteria. In case of Osteomyelitis, the method shows great efficacy against bacterial homing inside bone cells without causing harm to the bone cells.


Disinfection especially outside the human body Prophylactic application Clinical hygiene


Nano-metallic alloy delivery system for treatment

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Alternative Renewable Energy HarvestingInvention

Dr. Mahmoud Al Ahmad, Dr. Irfan SaadatInventor(s)

US 13/913,709PCT/IB2014/062077


There has been increased demand to harvest energy from non-traditional alternative energy sources for self-powered sensors chipsets which are located in remote locations and that can operate at extremely low power levels.The invention is an energy harvesting loop system in which the output of the harvester is fed back to an oscillator. The output of this oscillator is fed as a positive feedback, into the piezoelectric generator to provide a cyclic load for oscillation. The recycling of the harvesting power will keep the system under sustained operation (battery free). The system enables self-contained, autonomous self-powered devices/ sensors/circuits and systems that harvest energy from the environment to power themselves.


Self-sustainable energy harvesting: continuous power delivery No battery is required for such application, the primary storage is needed for one timeuse Increased system efficiency compared with other systems due to a feedback loop that keeps the system stable.


Remote/ isolated area applications Telecommunication systems Transportation systems Biomedical applications Mobile applications Environmental and industrial sensors applications


Alternative Renewable Energy Harvesting

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Foot-based Navigation ControlInvention

Reem Almarzouqi Hazem Elshorbagy, Husam Haboush, Dr. Yousef HaikInventor(s)

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Many people suffer from temporary and long-term disabilities that do not allow them to use all of their limbs. For example, driving a vehicle without hands is a clear challenge.The research team developed a system which allows people to operate a motor vehicle using only their feet. Specifically, the device gives the operator full control of the vehicle without the use of arms or upper extremities by providing three separate engagement interfaces attached to the floor the vehicle:1- A steering engagement interface;2- An acceleration engagement interface; 3- A brake engagement interface


Hands-free operation of a vehicle Convenient and safe for people with disabilities


Drivers with disabilities Unique terrain machinery operation Military Vehicles


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Heat Transfer Apparatus for Passive CoolingInvention

Dr. Mohamed Younes ElSaghir Selim, Fatima Mohammed Ali Khassib Al Kaabi, Rushdia Ali Mohamed Dewaib AlZeyoudi

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In periods of high temperature the interior of a vehicle can be affected: plastic and leather interiors can deteriorate and the electronic systems can be damaged.

The invention is a passive cooling device based on the evaporative cooling effect. It constituted by a heat pipe that can rapidly transfer heat from one point to another by using a boiling liquid as heat transfer mechanism . The liquid will evaporate at the hot medium (inside a car) moving to the other end located outside the car where the gas then condenses and goes back to liquid form transferring heat from one end to another.


No power source required Cost effective Scalable


Automotive Medical equipment Other industrial applications


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Spouted Bed Bio-Reactor SystemInvention

Dr. Muftah Elnaas, Janice Arriesgado Acio, Ayat El Telib El Tayeb HassanInventor(s)

US 13/975,834PCT/IB2014/064066


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The conventional biological methods of treating benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene (BTEX) are not efficient due to drawbacks such as fouling, biomass carry over, low efficiency, complexity of structure and operation and the production of secondary waste streamsThis invention offers a more efficient method to treat BTEX compounds through a biodegradation process. Organics-degrading bacteria are immobilized in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrixes to be utilized in degrading mixtures of BTEX compounds in an especially- designed three spouted bed bioreactors in series. The process can degrade a mixture of BTEX compounds simultaneously or sequentially in the same bioreactor.


Environmental-friendly approach Cost effective/higher efficiency vs. current methods Potential for scale-up Addressing most of the drawbacks of current BTEX biodegradation methods


Oil & Gas Renewable Energy (biowaste)


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Semiconducting Polymer and Method of UseInvention

Dr. Yousef Haik, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Ayesh, Mohsin Mahmoud AllawyInventor(s)

US 13/399,460PCT/US2012/025654EP12747815.4Japan 2013-554636China 2012800093791


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Silicon based semiconductors are limited by two factors, flexibility and cost. Therefore the demand for polymeric electronics has been rising where several attempts have been reported to produce conductive and semi-conductive polymers. The invention is a method to convert nonconductive polymers into conductive polymers by doping such polymers with ionic liquids (bulk). In addition, the ionic liquids contribute to the mechanical and thermal properties of the polymeric blends. Of particular interest is the ability to modulate the electrical conductivity by controlling the amount of dopant concentration.


The novelty of doping nonconductive polymers with ionic liquid comes from: The ability to modulate the degree of electrical conductivity The ability to modulate the mechanical and thermal properties of the blends by controlling the concentration of the ionic liquid.


Semiconductors Electronics Advanced materials


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Red Weevil Remote Sensing and Control (Biomechanica)Invention



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Date palm is the most important fruit tree in the UAE. Several insects attack the date palm, but the red palm weevil (RPW) feeds on the soft fiber of the internal plant tissues which causes the most considerable damage to the tree. Current control of the pest is entirely dependent on chemical pesticides. The invention is a mixtures of nanoparticles and a detection system which are introduced as a part of a trap to eradicate and monitor manifestation of red palm weevils. Magnetic nanoparticles which are safe to digest by the weevil larva have been mixed with a feed trap and placed to detect the presence of red palm weevil. Antimicrobial nanoparticles have also been embedded into the feed trap so when digested by the weevil larva, they will eradicate the bacterial inside the larva causing its death.


Full system able to detect, retain and eradicate red palm weevil The system is safer than current chemical pesticides


Agricultural applicationsPotential Applications

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Hydrogen Gas SensorsInvention

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim AyeshInventor(s)

US 61/833,083PCT/IB2014/062080


Conventional methods of detecting hydrogen gas concentrations in industrial and scientific applications are expensive, have low sensitivity, are hard to calibrate, work at high temperature, and are not very efficient. The invention is a cost effective, sensitive and efficient sensor which enables the continued detection of hydrogen gas and determines its concentration. The sensor consists of a substrate, discontinuous film of nanoclusters and electrical electrodes which are adopted to generate an electrical current response signal linearly related to the hydrogen gas concentration detected.


Unlike the other sensors, this sensor: Exhibits a linear response signal with hydrogen concentration. Operates efficiently at room temperature. Exhibits an enhanced response time of 18.6 2.9s. Provides a reproducible response signal upon exposure to a fixed concentration of hydrogen Detects low concentrations of hydrogen, as low as 0.5%, continuously


Detection of Hydrogen leakage in different applications, e.g. Fuel cells Metals heat treatment Oil refineries


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Cost Efficient Method of Detecting Poisonous Hydrogen Sulfide Gas the Oil & Gas IndustryInvention

Dr. Sayed Marzooq , Dr. Mohamed Al MarzouqiInventor(s)

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Working in the oil and gas industry can be a dangerous job as hydrogen sulfide, a poisonous and highly corrosive gas, is a naturally occurring component of crude oil and natural gas. To safeguard workers against possible exposure, the industry relies on detection devices that are not only expensive, but have short life spans and can sometimes produce inaccurate results.

Researchers at UAEU are developing a more accurate device that detects the existence of this poisonous gas in-stream by measuring sulfide ion concentration through liquid absorption. Since the reaction of hydrogen sulfide results in a change of temperature, it can be measured. A temperature reading can accurately indicate the amount of sulfide present in the stream. The result: a simple, practical device that improves the detection accuracy while eliminating the need for expensive instruments.


A simpler, low cost devise for the detection of Hydrogen Sulfide Longer life and improved reading accuracy


Oil & Gas industry safety Other energy industry safety


Cost Efficient Method of Detecting Poisonous Hydrogen Sulfide Gas the Oil & Gas Industry

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Carbon Nanotubes from MicroalgaeInvention


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Carbon Nanotubes high production cost prevents their broader utilization in a number of industrial applications, despite their interesting properties.

The invention is a process for the production of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) which could provide a more efficient alternative to conventional processes such as chemical vapor deposition, laser ablation and arc discharge.

This production process utilizes algae membrane as a source of carbon black for MWCNT production and is able to produce large quantities of purified carbon nanotubes.

The is process is in three steps: in the first step the algal membrane is converted to carbon black through a pyrolysis process in inert atmosphere; in the second step, the resulted carbon black is converted to carbon nanotubes by mixing it with a fluid in a controlled combustion condition; the third and final step is a novel purification technique using an ionic liquid.


Potential to reduce the production cost by more than 90% Potential to reduce the production process time by more than 90% Reduction of the overall consumption of raw materials and no need for a source of pure carbon


Alternative source of MWCNT production/ manufacturing Carbon nanotubes are used in multiple manufacturing industries, including: Electronics, Sporting goods, Protective garments, Aerospace structures, etc.


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Filter & Process of Use to Produce Carbon Nanotubes From Automotive ExhaustsInvention

Dr. Yousef Haik; Saud AlDajah; Emad ElNajjarInventor(s)US 8,480,992 B2 PCT/US15/13108


Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are molecular structures that are, thanks to extraordinary thermal conductivity and mechanical and electrical properties, very valuable for nanotechnology, electronics, optics and other fields of materials science and technology. CNTs are being used to build more powerful solar cells, create faster computer chips, manufacture wearable body-armor and design next generation televisions only millimeters thick.To date, creating carbon nanotubes requires highly purified carbon sources and the process for purifying carbon can be both expensive and damaging to the environment. Researchers at the United Arab Emirates have discovered a way to convert waste materials into an abundant source of carbon nanotubes. Specifically, the team created a novel filter and process that converts the waste in automotive exhausts into multi walled - carbon nanotubes (MW-CNT). This is both an abundant source that does not require additional processing typically required to create such nanotubes, and in fact, the process can be used to reduce emissions from exhausts further reducing their impact on the environment. The invention works by utilizing a filter on the exhaust that uses iron or a similar catalyst once the exhaust passes through the catalysts, the synthesized nanotubes are purified in an ionic liquid solution, leaving 95% purified carbon nanotubes between 20-50nm in diameter and 1-10 micrometers in length.


Cost efficient way to produce MW-CNTs Environmentally friendly


MW-CNT production Environmental emission reduction applications


Filter & Process of Use to Produce Carbon Nanotubes From Automotive Exhausts

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