The Australian University (AU) participated in the 17th Technological Innovations Conference & Exposition (TICE 2026) and the 10th Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA 2026), organized by the Tamilnadu Engineers Forum (TEF) Kuwait on 15 October 2026 at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel. Facilitated by AU’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), the participation highlighted the university’s achievements in engineering research, innovation, and sustainability.
Held under the patronage of the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), the event brought together researchers, industry experts, and engineering professionals to promote innovation and knowledge exchange.
As part of AU’s participation, Dr. Suad Al Radhwan, Manager of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering, was reappointed as a Session Chairperson, reflecting recognition of her expertise and contributions to the engineering community.
AU faculty members also presented three technical papers showcasing the university’s contributions to engineering research and innovation. The papers were presented by Eng. Khaled Hantoush from the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Dr. Jean Al Am from the School of Aviation, and Eng. Hasan Hemsh from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
AU also celebrated several achievements at the 10th Engineering Excellence Awards, where Dr. Rana N. Malhas and her student team received the Gold Award in Environment and Sustainability under the Projects and Services category. Additionally, Dana Fadhel Alqattan and Mohamad Ayman Al Ali each received the Emerging Engineer of the Year Award under the Individual category.
AU’s participation reflects its continued commitment to advancing applied research, supporting engineering innovation, and providing faculty and students with opportunities to engage with industry professionals and showcase their achievements.
