Mohamed Osman Baloola
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]
Mohamed Osman Baloola | |
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Born | Abu Dhabi, UAE | April 14, 1981
Nationality | Sudanese |
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 |
Early life and education
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 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.
Honors
- Honor by the Sudanese Ambassador / Ahmed alsadeeq Abdulhai – Sudan Ambassador in UAE – On celebrations of Sudan's 56th Independence Day.2012[21][22]
- Honor from Sudanese Consulate in Dubai and Sudanese Club On celebrations of Sudan's 56th Independence Day- Sudanese Club in Dubai.2012[22]
- Honor from the higher Council for the Sudanese community in the UAE – On celebrations of Sudan's 56th Independence Day.2012[22]
- Honor from Al-Merrikh sport club On celebrations of Sudan's 56th Independence Day- Sudanese Club in Dubai.2012[22]
- Award by Vice President of Ajman University for Commendable achievement for the year.2011[22][23]
References
- list of The World's 500 Most influential Arabs in 2013, Arabian Business web site – ITP Group.
- list of The World's 500 Most influential Arabs in 2012, Arabian Business web site – ITP Group.
- gulf today Newspaper, Report About Mohamed Baloola among list of the World's 500 Most influential Arabs in 2012 .
- Arabian Business Awards 2011-Science and innovation award, Arabian Business Website.
- Gulf News:Graduate invents winning diabetes device , Article about Mohamed Baloola & Sharjah TV prize .
- Ajman University of Science and Technology website, AUST Alumnus among the World's 500 Most influential Arabs.
- http://ama-ieee.embs.org/2010conf/wp-content/themes/ieee/papers/March%2022%20-%20AM/Nasor%20Abstract%2016.pdf%5B%5D، AMA-IEEE website.
- Presentation
- ASME Connected Healthcare Solution Using Cell Phone by M. OsmanArchived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- 6th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB 2010). August 1–6, 2010 Singapore IFMBE Proceedings, 2010, Volume 31, Part 6, 1421–1423, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-14515-5_362 ، 6th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB 2010), August 1–6, 2010, Singapore.
- , Presentation of Baloola on Ankabut website.
- ajman university official gets award Archived January 14, 2013, at archive.today, Uni Magazine.
- arabian business website, Mohammad Baloola interview beating bulge.
- Full report and interview with Mohamed Osman Baloola about the World's 500 Most influential Arabs in 2012, Ashooroq TV.
- Gulf News Newspaper, diabetes-invention-inches-closer-to-development.
- Khaleej Times Newspaper, Ajman university official honoured diabetes control project.
- AUST Graduate Wins Tumoohat Shabab, Ajman University website.
- AUST Students Showcase their Talent at the SD Tradeshow 2010, Ajman University Website.
- 4th UAE Software Development Trade Show, University of Wollongong in Dubai website.
- Fifth Approach Student Scientific Conference, AUST website.
- emarat alyoum newspaper, Sudan embassy in UAE award Eng. Mohamed Osman Baloola.
- akhir lahza Newspaper
- "AUST Honors its Distinguished Students". Retrieved November 16, 2017.