Jeddah:The Electronics Research Institute has been honored with an international accolade for its development of a groundbreaking wearable sensor that measures blood glucose levels noninvasively. The institute received the Best Poster Award at the IEEE International Microwave and Antennas Symposium (IEEE-IMAS 2026), which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, attended by experts and researchers from over 50 countries.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that Dr. Anwar Sayed, Head of the Wireless and Mobile Radio Waves Laboratory at the institute, was recognized for his work on a microwave-based sensor. The award-winning study, entitled “A Textile-Based Microwave Sensor for Wearable Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Detection,” highlights the potential for electronic advancements in healthcare through a wearable textile-based sensor.

Acting Institute President Dr. Sherine Moharram emphasized the institute's commitment to enhancing its international scientific profile and fostering collaborations with universities and research centers, aiming to develop joint projects in electronics and advanced technologies. She noted that the award underscores the researchers' expertise and the critical role of applied research in addressing industrial and societal challenges.

The institute's delegation, comprising professors and researchers, actively participated in project evaluations, scientific discussions, and meetings with various universities and research institutions, including King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), to explore potential research partnerships. During the symposium, Dr. Esmat Abdel Fattah chaired multiple scientific sessions, including discussions on the contributions of female engineers and the role of women in engineering and technology. The delegation also engaged in talks to strengthen cooperation between African and Middle Eastern countries in the realm of advanced technologies.