Among other patents, Dr. Syed Muhammed Shakil Hussain's patent was picked to be the technology of the month. the patent meets the criteria set by ITT for the future of innovation of KFUPM. Also, it aligns with:

• KSA’s National Priorities - Geoenergy Leadership.
• KFUPM Grand Challenges - Enhanced Recovery and Sustainable Chemical Production.
• KFUPM Innovation Goals - Localized Production and Cost Efficiency.

List of patents granted in January:

ITT continuously motivates KFUPM's faculty and researchers to come up with disruptive ideas that are oriented towards marketing and to increase the level of innovation.