A group of students from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) of Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) has brought pride to the campus community by achieving a top-tier victory at the International Creative & Innovation Idea Competition (ICIIC) 2026.

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Organized by the MNNF Network, this global competition serves as a platform to foster creativity and innovative problem-solving among emerging researchers and students worldwide. 

The winning team consisted of Lim Li Chuin, Eugene Raul Kurnia, Woi Yi Kai, and Chu Guang Yao. Competing against an array of international participants across various categories, they successfully showcased their groundbreaking project, "SeaSync 6G-Enabled IoUT Smart Watch", and won the Gold Award. 

This invention explored the cutting-edge implementation of 6G technology in a wearable format, designed to track and monitor a diver's physiological conditions and surroundings in real-time. By integrating the Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT) with next-generation 6G connectivity, the "SeaSync" invention demonstrated how student-led research can spearhead a more sustainable and technologically advanced maritime future.

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