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CME Student Among Top Five at BEM Young Engineering Innovation Trophy 2026

CME Student Among Top Five at BEM Young Engineering Innovation Trophy 2026 api_poster Wed, 08/26/2026 - 17:03 Image Intellectual Property and Innovation Research Centre A Year 4 Chemical Engineering undergraduate, Grace Theresa, represented Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) at the BEM Young Engineering Innovation Trophy 2026, held as part of the National Engineering Convention (NEC) 2026 and organised by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). She was shortlisted as one of 15 finalists under the Washington Accord Category and placed among the top five at the national competition. Five awards were presented to the finalists: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and two Consolation Awards. Grace received one of the Consolation Awards, which included a monetary prize. This is her second innovation award, following a Gold Award at TECHNOVATION Week 2025 (university level), and her first national-level recognition. Grace developed a biodegradable and reusable 3D-printed hydrogel for environmental applications. The project combines additive manufacturing, functional materials, and environmental engineering, with potential uses in environmental remediation. The prototype illustrates how 3D printing can produce materials designed for biodegradability, reusability, and sustainability. The project was developed under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Voon Loong. Post Type News 3

Source: Xiamen University Malaysia · August 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM · AI-assisted report

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A final-year Chemical Engineering student from Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) has been named among the top five innovators at the BEM Young Engineering Innovation Trophy 2026. Grace Theresa secured a Consolation Award in the Washington Accord Category during the National Engineering Convention (NEC) 2026, organised by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) on Aug 26. The competition featured 15 finalists, with five awards presented: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and two Consolation Awards, each accompanied by a monetary prize.

The award recognises Grace’s development of a biodegradable and reusable 3D-printed hydrogel designed for environmental applications. Her project integrates additive manufacturing, functional materials, and environmental engineering, with potential uses in environmental remediation. The prototype demonstrates how 3D printing can produce sustainable, biodegradable, and reusable materials. The innovation was developed under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Voon Loong.

This marks Grace’s second innovation award, following a Gold Award at TECHNOVATION Week 2025 (university level), and her first national-level recognition. Her achievement highlights the growing contributions of Malaysian students in engineering innovation and sustainability.

The outlook for such initiatives remains positive, with increasing emphasis on green technology and engineering solutions in Malaysia. Further details on potential commercial applications or industry partnerships were not yet available.

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