Mohamed Osman Baloola
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Mohamed Osman Baloola | |
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 Baloola in 2012 | |
| Born | April 14, 1981 Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Alma mater | Ajman University of Science and Technology |
| Known for | Diabetes research |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering, biomedical engineering, diabetes |
| Institutions | Ajman University of Science and Technology |
Mohamed Osman Baloola (Arabic: (محمد عثمان بلولة) born April 14, 1981) is a Sudanese scientist and inventor who was named among The World's 500 Most influential Arabs in 2012 and 2013[1][2][3] for his work on diabetes. Baloola has been a teaching assistant of biomedical engineering at the Ajman University of Science and Technology since 2010. He won a science and innovation award at the Arabian Business Awards 2011, in the Amrani hotel at Burj Khalifa in Dubai.[4] He won Dh40,000 (11,000 US) during a Sharjah television competition for his invention of a remote monitoring and control system for diabetes patients via mobile phone.[5]
Baloola was born on April 14, 1981, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Baloola received a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from Ajman University of Science and Technology in September 2009. Then he joined Ajman University as a teaching assistant in the Faculty of Engineering. He won many awards during his studies and after graduating.[6]
Research and publications
- Mobile Phone Based Remote Monitoring and Control system For Individualized Healthcare. First AMA-IEEE Medical Technology on Individualized Healthcare, Washington DC, US.2010[7][8]
- Connected Healthcare Solution Using Cell phone. ASME's 5th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference & Exhibition, California, US.2010[9]
- Automated Wireless System for Individuals Requiring Continuous Remote Care 6th World Congress on Biomechanics, in conjunction with 14th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICBME), Singapore .2010[10]
- Ankabut Users Meeting January 2012.[11]
Diabetes
Mohamed researches diabetes due to a family history of suffering from the disease.[12] His father, mother and brother are diabetics and his concern for the growing number of diabetics worldwide prompted his invention. He developed a remote monitoring and control system for diabetes symptoms.[5] He set about creating an artificial pancreas[clarification needed] and a remote system to monitor the stability of glucose levels in diabetics. The device, which can be linked to a hospital database system as well as family and friends, enables an immediate response if a medical situation arises.[13]
Prizes and awards
- The World's 500 Most influential Arabs in 2013 in the “scientist inventor” category for his outstanding contributions in the areas of innovation, research and community service.[1]
- The World's 500 Most influential Arabs in 2012.[2][3][14]
- Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2011 – Science and Innovation Award 2011[4][12][13][15][16]
- First prize in Tomohat Shabab TV program(Young Innovation Award), Sharjah TV 2011[5][17]
- First place in the “Voting for the Best Project” category, 4th UAE Software Development Trade Show, Wollongong University, Dubai 2010[18][19]
- Third place in the “Business Judging” category, 4th UAE Software Development Trade Show, Wollongong University, Dubai 2010[18][19]
- Best Research Paper in Faculty of Engineering, The Fifth Approach Student Scientific Conference 2009[20]
- Best Project on Biomedical Day 2008.