Al-Janad Launches First Open Mechatronics Research Defence with Water-to-Energy Project

University Media

Al-Janad University for Science and Technology has inaugurated the open defense sessions for undergraduate research projects in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, marking the presentation of the department’s first bachelor’s graduation project. The initiative reflects the university’s commitment to advancing scientific research and strengthening the integration of theoretical learning with practical application.

The project, titled “Design and Experimental Study of a Hydrogen Generation System via Water Electrolysis to Power a Small Internal Combustion Engine as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels,” was supervised by Dr. Marwan Al-Asali and Dr. Abdulraqib Ghalib.

The study focused on the design and experimental evaluation of an integrated system for producing hydrogen gas from water through electrolysis technology, with the aim of using it as a clean alternative fuel to operate a 1-kilowatt electric generator. The project seeks to provide practical and cost-effective solutions to ongoing energy challenges, including electricity shortages and rising fuel prices, particularly in rural and remote areas.

The examination committee comprised Dr. Abdullah Al-Asbahi and Dr. Marwan Al-Asali, in the presence of university officials and faculty members.

Attendees praised the quality of the research, the scientific presentation, and the practical application demonstrated by the project, which successfully translated the concept of converting water into a usable energy source capable of powering a functioning electric generator. They noted that the project represents a significant addition to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering and reflects the students’ capacity for innovation and their ability to develop realistic solutions to energy-sector challenges.