Ajman University Students Excel at Pathway to Net-Zero Competition by BEEAH

Ajman University's College of Business Administration, in partnership with the BEEAH group, hosted the second annual "Pathway to Net Zero: Innovating for a Sustainable Future" competition. This event brought together students from the Innovation and Entrepreneurship course to develop practical solutions to real-world carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions challenges, a crucial step towards achieving net-zero emissions.

Throughout the semester, students applied design thinking principles – empathy, lateral thinking, prototyping – to create innovative solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The competition fostered valuable skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation while addressing critical environmental issues.

Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability

Twenty teams – 16 from Ajman University and 4 from the British University – presented their projects to a panel of esteemed judges, showcasing a wide range of sustainable solutions. After a rigorous evaluation, the top three teams, all from Ajman University, were awarded prizes for their outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability.

Three enterprising teams of students from Ajman University won the first, second and third prizes respectively for displaying unmatched creativity and innovation in designing sustainable solutions to endemic CO2 emissions challenges.

Team 1 led by Yahya Ait Elhadi and comprising students Abdulrahman Hammad, Abed Shirzad and Khaled Aldubhani won the first prize for their solution focused on enhancing the efficiency of air-conditioning systems while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Team 2 led by Dina Ataallah, along with team members Sarah Barake and Reema Saif won the second prize for Carbonbloom, an artificial tree that mimics real trees to absorb carbon emissions and release oxygen into the atmosphere.

Team 3 led by Jean Luca-Lista, an exchange student at Ajman University, along with team members Ahmad Salah, Mohammed Ashraf, Amjad Fatooh and Mohammed Houssam won the third prize for their creative use of algae to naturally purify air in high-density spaces.

Nurturing Sustainability Skills

This competition demonstrates Ajman University's commitment to hands-on learning, preparing students for success in a sustainability-driven world. By emphasizing creativity and practical application, the university is cultivating graduates equipped to drive meaningful change in their careers.

Ajman University remains dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability, empowering students to lead the way towards a cleaner, greener future.