Kuwaiti Researcher Wins Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions

The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) announced that Dr. Mishaari Khajeh won the Gold Prize and the International Jury Prize (Grand Prize) at the 12th International Exhibition of Inventions, held in Guangzhou, China, from August 21 to 23.

In a press statement yesterday, the institute said this achievement was realized through Dr. Khajeh’s participation, representing the institute’s Water Research Center, with a patent titled “Wetland System for Treating Wastewater from Reverse Osmosis Sewage Treatment.”

The institute added that the patent, co-developed by Dr. Mohammed Al-Muntasir Ahmed, was funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences and granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in August 2025.

It clarified that the innovation relies on using a wetland system to treat wastewater resulting from reverse osmosis sewage treatment, thereby contributing to improved water quality and enabling its reuse in various applications, alongside providing sustainable environmental and economic solutions.

The institute highlighted that the innovation’s significance lies in its ability to offer a sustainable solution for treating wastewater and improving its quality, with the possibility of reuse, thereby enhancing water resource management efficiency and supporting the shift toward sustainable environmental solutions.

KISR emphasized that this achievement reflects its efforts to support researchers, develop applied research, and translate scientific research outputs into innovations and solutions that help address environmental and water challenges, while strengthening Kuwait’s presence at international scientific and innovation forums.