Associate Professor Saad Mahmoud Ali, Head of the Biomechanical Engineering Department at the Technological University,

participated in the Seventeenth International Cultural Certificate Festival/ Exhibition of Patents, organized by the General Secretariat of the Holy Hussein Shrine from February 14th to 18th, 2024.

Under the theme "Imam Hussein, peace be upon him... A call to freedom and the secret of victory,"

the event showcased a patent titled:

"Design of a Flexible and Advanced Low-Cost Nanoscale Artificial Heart for Permanent Use"

The patent focused on the design, modeling, analysis, and development of a new generation of artificial hearts produced using three-dimensional printing technology and a variety of medical and nanomaterials. It resulted in the creation of a flexible, low-cost artificial heart, easy to operate, with a size comparable to a natural heart for all ages, low energy consumption, and high durability and reliability for permanent heart replacement, unlike current artificial hearts that operate for a limited period.

The patent garnered interest from experts, officials, and guests from various countries. Media outlets focused on it, and several television interviews were conducted to highlight the vision and goals of the Biomedical Engineering Department and the potential application of the patent for community service.