Success Stories

“The project I presented in Stars of Science was hard to fit within the show’s framework at the time. But 10 years later, here I am, with several patents, a company on the rise and continuous support from the show.” Says the innovator Mohammad Abazid, who participated in Stars of Science season 5. 

Project & Impact 

Imagine driving a vehicle with the performance of a sports car and the fuel efficiency of a hybrid. Better yet, imagine you didn’t have to sell your car and buy a new one to be able to live this dream. Instead, you keep driving your trusty old car, but now you cruise with the elegance that can rival any custom-made Italian supercar.

This was the genius behind Mohammad Abazeed’s innovation in Stars of Science Season 5. Mohammad designed a retrofit one-size-fits-all kit that enhances a vehicle’s torque (the capacity of the engine) and increases its horsepower (how quickly the task can be done) by 30 percent while simultaneously boosting net fuel efficiency from around 35 percent to 50 percent. It may sound like science fiction, but to Mohammad, it is his reality. “It is my calling as a mechanical engineer,” he said. “We’re taught to never let a problem go unsolved.”

Aftermath of SoS

Since his time at SOS, Mohammad has taken to developing his technology further, finding new ways to improve its performance. His car engine retrofit kit, now retrofit-ability as a technology feature, was developed to have the capability to allow for a 70 percent increase in torque, as opposed to the 35 percent he started with on the show. The technology is currently in its commercialization phase, with Mohammad and his team working on prototyping and joint development agreements with potential partners and clients with one project being ready for the market. The Car Performance Enhancer has always remained a top priority for Mohammad.

Fuelled by his mantra – “don’t count time, make your time count,” the young engineer went above and beyond to make his mark. He was able to establish his own company JAZARI POWERTRAIN Engine Technologies in Istanbul, Türkiye. There, he secured several funds from private investors from his home country of Jordan, along with public grants from the government of Türkiye. Since 2017, he has received three TÜBİTAK Grants from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye, with a total fund of 1 million US dollars

Mohammad is currently the CEO of his own company, leading the team in bringing the company’s vision to life. His goal is to expand his business by developing new technologies to help solve the region’s biggest problems. Mohammad considers the scarcity of resources to be the world’s largest challenge, and he looks forward to finding creative ways that help everyday people conserve their intake. 

To date, Mohammad has secured a new USPTO Patent granted in March 2021 for his invention along with an EPO Patent application to be granted soon after. The innovator has several more PCT patent applications in the pipeline. 

The prototype for his Gasoline Engine has reached the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 stage with a TRL7 stage initiated for motorsport and performance applications. Moreover, the Diesel engine project began in 2021, and now, at TRL5, it holds tremendous potential in the Turkish market.

Not far from his original goal, Mohammad is also working, along with his team, on several deep tech applications meant to enhance and benefit the work of already existing applications for use in generators or any engine relying on fuel to produce mechanical energy. 

With continuous support from both the public and private sectors, the innovator and his multinational team of engineers and advisors have long-term plans for their various products over the coming years until more of the retrofit-ability technologies hit the market. As for market value, the Capital Market Board of Türkiye has licensed a valuation of the company at 32 million USD in 2022. As of mid-2023, the company has launched its start at Teknopark Istanbul after being accepted by the giant technology hub, where it will benefit from a total of 1000 square meters in two main locations, each comprising approximately 500 square meters. These locations will serve as the headquarters and RD&I (Research, Development, and Innovation) offices, along with testing and prototyping labs.

Last Update August 23, 2023