22/09/2026
From an academic idea to an innovation with real-world impact. 💧
Meet Himanshu Patil, an MSc Energy and Sustainable Development student at De Montfort University Dubai, and the founder of AquaNomad - a portable, solar-powered desalination solution designed to help provide access to freshwater in remote, off-grid and water-stressed environments.
Together with Wardah Malik, MSc Engineering Management student and CEO, and Azhaar Ahmed, MBA Global student and COO, Himanshu has been developing AquaNomad from concept to prototype, exploring technical feasibility, connecting with potential partners and presenting the innovation across sustainability and entrepreneurship platforms in the UAE.
The team has recently engaged with initiatives and organisations including the Mohammed bin Zayed Water Initiative, Dubai Future Foundation, Hub71, UAE Hackathon, SHERA, VentureOne and Antler, while continuing to explore opportunities to take their innovation further.
Their journey is a testament to how student ideas, academic knowledge and entrepreneurial ambition can come together to address real-world challenges. 🌍
At DMU Dubai, students are encouraged to think creatively, explore new possibilities and turn their ideas into solutions that can make a difference.
We’re proud to see our students taking their learning beyond the classroom and building towards a more sustainable future. 💙
🌐 myaquanomad.com
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