Qatar University pavilion at the Challenge and Innovation Forum (CIF) 2021
Doha: Qatar University (QU) participated in the Challenge and Innovation Forum (CIF), a unique event in the region aimed at motivating and encouraging inventors from around the world. The forum was organised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth.
QU Assistant Head of Technology Marketing at the President’s Office, Dr. Hareb Al Jabri, said the participation will contribute to the transformation into start-up companies which will contribute to support the society and boost country’s economy. “Qatar University has participated among more than 100 projects from over 38 countries,” he added.
In its first session, which was held at the Qatar National Convention Center, several professors and engineers from the university also participated as arbitrators and mentors for the projects participating in the forum.
Among the most prominent projects is the graduation project from electrical engineering students Shahd Ghabin Al Hajjawi, Nada Abu Ghannam, Ghada Al Nuaimi, under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Chaudhry.
The device is used to support the respiratory system to help maintain the patient’s breathing process or controls it completely. It has two modes — CNEP which helps expand the surface area of the lung when inhaling and keeps the alveoli (where the lungs and blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide) open when exhaling; the other mode is called NPV + NEEP which controls the breathing process completely by controlling the movement of the respiratory muscles, wherein the patient’s breathing can be made slower, faster or deeper.
It can also act as a support device for current ventilators called Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPVs) as it enhances the normal breathing process and therefore the patient needs less pressure and oxygen supply than PPV.
CIF, taking place from November 7 to 11 in the country, presented a number of projects that reflect the roles of research, development and innovation in achieving a knowledge-based economy.
