Villa College organized the Maldives' first-ever engineering exhibition on Thursday, a milestone event that featured 40 innovative projects across various engineering disciplines.

Held at the Villa College hall from 1:30 to 3:00 PM, the exhibition was open to the public and showcased work from students in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering programs.

The event was officially launched by Udhma Abdul Latheef, Head of the School of Engineering at Villa College, who emphasized the significance of the exhibition as a testament to the students' creativity, determination, and technical skills. 

This exhibition is more than just a showcase; it reflects the courage, creativity, and hard work demonstrated by our students in engineering over the years,Udhma remarked.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Muaz Mohamed Rasheed, Managing Director of FENAKA Corporation Limited.

In his address, Muaz highlighted the importance of engineering solutions tailored to the Maldives' unique landscape and expressed FENAKA's willingness to support local university students in their innovative pursuits.

The exhibition featured a wide array of projects, with the top three winners in various categories recognized for their groundbreaking ideas:

Mohamed Badheeu:Ecobreez: Enhancing Air Conditioning Efficiency through Drain Water Radiator Cooling

Mohamed Zidhan Hasan: Ceiling Cassette Type Air-conditioner Indoor Servicing System

Mausoom Mohamed: Sensor-Based Motorcycle Restraint System with Integrated Brake System

Mohamed Ahmed: Tracking and Recording of Assets for Co-working Environments (alongside Fahud Ibrahim Rasheed, Ismail Looth Shameem, and Hawwa Rushdha Hussain)

Abdul Matheen: Development of a Smart Wheelchair for Individuals with Limited Hand Mobility

Hussain Rasheed: Harnessing Power from the Residual Brine of Desalination Plants

Ahmed Areej: Automated Cargo Handling System

Hussain Yameen, Mohamed Masih, Ahmed Rasheed, and Adam Nifaaz: Optimized Solar-Powered Irrigation and Monitoring System for Enhanced Agricultural Efficiency in the Maldives

Hassan Meesaq: Solar-Powered Vaccine Storage Refrigerator

Ali Humaid: Suspension Seats Using Pneumatic Systems for Marine Vessels

Abdulla Shahid: Boat Lifter Development for Enhanced Marine Vessel Protection

Mohamed Azim: Power Pulse Monitoring

The exhibition also featured other innovative projects, including solar energy solutions and voice-controlled computer systems.

The event concluded with a closing ceremony attended by the Minister of Cities, Local Government, and Public Works, Adam Shareef.

This inaugural engineering exhibition at Villa College marks a significant step forward in the nation's academic and technological landscape, inspiring future engineers to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation.