Old Spitalfields, London - Universiti Tun Hussein Onn's (UTHM's) research outputs continue to attain world recognition when all of its entries were awarded  a gold medal each in addition to one special diamond award at the British Invention, Innovation and Technology Show 2011 (BIS '11) which  was held at the Old Spitalfields Market in London from the 19 -22 October 2011.

The winning entries consisted of three outstanding research and innovation products namely; a Multi-Function Tunable Broadband Flat Antenna by Dr. Muhammad Yusof Ismail, A Novel Steganography Algorithm To Hide Secret Message Inside An Image by Prof. Dr. Rosziati Ibrahim and the Eco - Degrable Renewable Polymer by Dr. Anika Zafiah bt Mohd Rus.  In addition to the gold awards, UTHM received the Special Diamond Award, the highest award for the International Invention of the year category  that was awarded to the Multi-Function Tunable Broadband Flat Antenna, a product developed by a team of researchers led by Dr. Muhammad Yusof Bin Ismail.  Although this is only the second time that UTHM has participated at the British Invention Show, this outstanding success is a testimony to the increasing  international industry acceptance and recognition of the industry-focused research that is being undertaken by the University.

The Office for Research, Innovation, Commercialization, Consultancy Management (ORICC), in particular and the wider community of UTHM would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the award winners at the BIS '11. ORICC also would like to thank everyone who has contributed their ideas and hard work in the selection and preparation process leading to the resounding success of our products at this international event.  With continued support towards ORICC that serves as the focal point of research and innovation in the University, high level of commitments and efforts from all concerned , it is highly likely that UTHM researchers will continue to demonstrate their excellence in the international scenes from now onwards .

 The details of the award winning entries at BIS '11 are provided below:

By: Ng Wee Fern