Jeddah university professor recognized for solar cell innovation

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Updated 18 March 2026
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Jeddah university professor recognized for solar cell innovation

  • The award reflects the university’s commitment to advanced research and strengthens its position in international scientific forums, highlighting its growing role in supporting research in technological fields

JEDDAH: A distinguished researcher from the University of Business and Technology in Jeddah has been awarded a gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for her groundbreaking work on renewable energy technologies.

Dr. Basma El Zein’s innovation, which relates to solar cells, has been registered as a patent and received recognition from the World Intellectual Property Organization, a UN agency.

The award reflects the university’s commitment to advanced research and strengthens its position in international scientific forums, highlighting its growing role in supporting research in technological fields.

It builds on the university’s record of success and participation in local and global scientific forums and reaffirms its dedication to supporting applied scientific research, fostering technology transfer and encouraging entrepreneurship.

These efforts contribute to transforming research findings into solutions that align with global trends in innovation and technology.