During King Khalid University’s participation in the International ITEX 2025 Exhibition for Innovation, Inventions, and Technology in Malaysia, the university's students won a total of five gold medals and one bronze medal, in addition to a number of other awards.
The Dean of Student Affairs and head of the KKU delegation to the event, Dr. Ali bin Misfir Al-Qahtani, congratulated the participating students on their accomplishments and on the university’s outstanding presence. He highlighted the support dedicated to student innovation and activities by His Excellency, the University President Prof. Falleh bin Rajallah Al-Solami, as well as the consistent follow-up and attention received from the University Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Mohammed bin Dujam, both of which have contributed to this success.
In a more detailed report, student Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Mezal from the College of Engineering received the Grand Prize for Best University Student Inventor in Asia for 2025. His invention, RSCP, is a multi-purpose chemical compound used as a coating to conceal military aircraft from radar, air defense systems, and infrared-guided missiles.
On the other hand, student Zyad Khalid Al-Asiri from the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Khamis Mushait won a gold medal for his project “The Aeromedical Station”, a smart system connected to satellite dishes that enables paramedics to communicate with patients during airlifts.
In another win, Dr. Mohammed Al-Asmari, a PhD holder from the Department of Educational Leadership and Policies, College of Education, was awarded a gold medal for his project “Using New Technology for Transportation”, which employs sensors to organize and manage traffic flow on roads and in airports.
Meanwhile, student Nora Hussain Al-Hadri from the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Khamis Mushait won the bronze medal for her invention “Contraband Detection Device for Public Spaces”, a device that remotely detects prohibited items such as drugs and weapons.
Student Reem Fayz Al-Shehri received a gold medal for her project “A Robot Hand”, which is capable of picking up items and performing tasks via Bluetooth control. The robotic hand is mounted on a cart equipped with a camera, allowing it to be tracked and guided through the web.
In the same context, student Mohammed Yousef Al-Sarhan from the Department of Media and Communication in the College of Humanities and Literature won a gold medal for his project “A Smart Hospital Powered by Raspberry Pi” — a smart hospital made up of four integrated components designed to serve patients with disabilities from the moment they enter the hospital until they leave.
