AUS team claims first prize in Arab Health 2024 Cre8 Competition with cutting-edge monitoring technology

In a healthcare landscape where patients are often tethered to bulky monitoring devices and healthcare providers face overwhelming volumes of patient vitals, an American University of Sharjah (AUS) student team secured first place in the Arab Health 2024 Cre8 Competition with their portable monitoring and predictive healthcare data system.

The Cre8 Competition, held for the first time this year with judges from around the globe, aimed to recognize students with innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center as part of the Arab Health conference, the competition provided a platform for budding innovators to showcase their talents and ideas.

The team’s winning project, "Real-Time Wireless Monitoring System with Predictive Analysis of Healthcare Data," seeks to impact patient care by offering a portable, scalable and accurate system for monitoring and predicting healthcare data. This solution addresses the limitations of traditional monitoring devices and aims to enhance the patient experience while alleviating the burden on healthcare providers.

Comprising computer engineering students Ahmed Sharafath Ahamed Zibli and Nikita Miller, computer science student Rhea Srivastava and electrical engineering student Samrin Saleem, the team collaborated under the guidance of AUS College of Engineering advisors Dr. Ming Foey Teng, Dr. Salam Dhou and Donthi Sankalpa, alongside Dr. Yacine Hadijat from Dubai Health.

"We are honored to receive this recognition for our dedication to addressing real-world healthcare challenges. This victory not only validates our hard work but also underscores the transformative potential of our project. We are grateful for the guidance and support of our advisors, whose expertise has been instrumental in shaping our journey. This win fuels our determination to continue pushing boundaries and making meaningful contributions to the healthcare industry," said student Saleem.

Looking ahead, student Sharafath is optimistic about the impact of their solution, stating: “'Entering this next phase, we're fully committed to refining our proof of concept models and conducting real-world testing. Our aim is to ensure that our solution seamlessly integrates into practical settings, furthering the impact of our innovation on patient care.'" 

This win adds to the many honors achieved by students from the AUS College of Engineering, reaffirming the college’s commitment to nurturing innovative minds and fostering excellence in engineering education. Through collaborative efforts and hands-on experiences, students continue to push boundaries and make meaningful contributions to addressing real-world challenges. To learn more about the college, visit www.aus.edu/cen.