Irbid, June 14 (Petra) -- Yarmouk University has been granted its first patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a research project titled "A Device for Frost Prevention of Crops."

The university said in a statement on Sunday that the patent was registered through the Technology Transfer Division at the Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies in the names of Ghazi Magableh from the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Mahmoud Al-Mistarihi from the same department, and researcher-engineer Saba Abu Dlou.

Yarmouk University President Malek Alsharairi said the patent reflects the institution’s commitment to supporting scientific research and innovation and transforming knowledge into technologies and applications with developmental and economic impact.

He said the achievement highlights the capabilities of the university’s researchers and their ability to develop innovative scientific solutions that address contemporary challenges and serve key sectors.

Dean of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies Moawiah Khattatbeh said patents are an advanced indicator of the quality of research outputs and contribute to strengthening universities’ competitiveness at both regional and international levels. He added that patents also support the knowledge economy and enhance the integration of scientific research with community and industry needs.

Magableh explained that the invention is a multi-purpose, smart, ground-based mechanism equipped with an intelligent agricultural system designed to prevent frost damage in open fields. The system includes advanced sensors that allow farmers to monitor and manage fields and crops efficiently while providing access to all data through a smartphone.

He said the system was developed to mitigate frost-related crop damage while enabling farmers to track field and crop indicators, including temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide and oxygen levels. It also provides early detection of certain crop diseases and monitors insects and rodents.

According to Magableh, the device offers an integrated package of smart agricultural solutions, alerting farmers to field and crop conditions and providing an automated frost-control system that can operate without human intervention. He said the innovation is expected to enhance agricultural productivity, promote innovation and sustainability, and reinforce Yarmouk University’s growing position in scientific research and technological development.

//Petra// AF

14/06/2026 21:12:55