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Mr. Ehsan Ali Alhawaj

Research and Teaching Assistant

Electrical and Electronics Engineering
S40
ealhawaj@uob.edu.bh

Areas of Expertise

Experience in electronics hardware design and programming, operation and maintenance of power and desalination plants, and electrical equipment testing.

Education

  • B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from University of Bahrain
  • M.Sc. in Power Systems Engineering, University of Bahrain (Present)

Biography

An Electronics Engineer and academic researcher specializing in electrical systems and power systems engineering, currently serving as a Researcher and Teaching Assistant at the University of Bahrain while pursuing a Master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering. He possesses practical experience in the operation and maintenance of power generation and water desalination plants at Al Dur 2 Plant (ACWA Power – NOMAC). He also gained experience in testing transformers, motors, and protection systems during his training at Megger Limited. His research interests include designing and programming electronic systems and developing smart solutions. He has participated in international invention exhibitions, earning several awards, most notably the Gold Medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2023).

Achievements

  • Patent Application: Filed a patent application under No. 20230325.
  • International Gold Prize: Won the Gold Prize at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2023).
  • Best Inventor Award: Received the Best Inventor Award from the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA).
  • Youngest Inventor Recognition: Recognized as the "Youngest Inventor" at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2023.
  • Intellectual Property Excellence: Awarded for being "Outstanding in Bahrain Intellectual Property" by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in 2025.
  • First Place in Bahrain IoT & AI Challenge: Secured first place in the Startup Track of the Bahrain IoT & AI Challenge (2023).
  • Best Senior Graduation Project: Achieved first place for the best senior project at the University of Bahrain.
  • Innovative Medical Solution: Designed and developed a Smart Multi-System Neonatal Incubator to reduce newborn suffering.
  • International Invention Awards: Earned the ARCA Invention Award (Croatian Union of Innovators), the Gold Medal from OFEED Morocco, and the GCC Patent Office Award.
  • Academic Excellence: Selected as an "Outstanding Student" at the University of Bahrain in 2024.

Affiliations

  • IEEE Member

Grants & Contracts Awarded

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Mr. Ehsan Ali Alhawaj

Research and Teaching Assistant

Electrical and Electronics Engineering
S40
ealhawaj@uob.edu.bh

Areas of Expertise

Experience in electronics hardware design and programming, operation and maintenance of power and desalination plants, and electrical equipment testing.

Education

  • B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from University of Bahrain
  • M.Sc. in Power Systems Engineering, University of Bahrain (Present)

Biography

An Electronics Engineer and academic researcher specializing in electrical systems and power systems engineering, currently serving as a Researcher and Teaching Assistant at the University of Bahrain while pursuing a Master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering. He possesses practical experience in the operation and maintenance of power generation and water desalination plants at Al Dur 2 Plant (ACWA Power – NOMAC). He also gained experience in testing transformers, motors, and protection systems during his training at Megger Limited. His research interests include designing and programming electronic systems and developing smart solutions. He has participated in international invention exhibitions, earning several awards, most notably the Gold Medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2023).

Achievements

  • Patent Application: Filed a patent application under No. 20230325.
  • International Gold Prize: Won the Gold Prize at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2023).
  • Best Inventor Award: Received the Best Inventor Award from the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA).
  • Youngest Inventor Recognition: Recognized as the "Youngest Inventor" at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2023.
  • Intellectual Property Excellence: Awarded for being "Outstanding in Bahrain Intellectual Property" by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in 2025.
  • First Place in Bahrain IoT & AI Challenge: Secured first place in the Startup Track of the Bahrain IoT & AI Challenge (2023).
  • Best Senior Graduation Project: Achieved first place for the best senior project at the University of Bahrain.
  • Innovative Medical Solution: Designed and developed a Smart Multi-System Neonatal Incubator to reduce newborn suffering.
  • International Invention Awards: Earned the ARCA Invention Award (Croatian Union of Innovators), the Gold Medal from OFEED Morocco, and the GCC Patent Office Award.
  • Academic Excellence: Selected as an "Outstanding Student" at the University of Bahrain in 2024.

Affiliations

  • IEEE Member

Grants & Contracts Awarded

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Publications & Presentations

-

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