Alumni

About

Sarah Aboerjaib is a Kuwaiti innovator and electrical engineer with a passion for combining science, creativity, and entrepreneurship. After graduating from Kuwait University’s Electrical Engineering program, she joined Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) as a Prequalification Engineer. Her curiosity and multidisciplinary mindset led her to develop a biomedical innovation as her senior project, which she then brought to life on Stars of Science Season 12.

She is now the Founder and CEO of ScansX, a MedTech startup specializing in light-based, non-invasive diagnostic tools for bone fractures and brain injuries. Under her leadership, ScansX has grown into an internationally collaborative venture, with a development team spanning Europe and advisors from world-class institutions.

About the Project

Sarah’s innovation on Stars of Science began as the Fracture Bone Optical Scanner—a handheld diagnostic device using near-infrared light to detect fractures without radiation exposure. It analyzes the reaction of light photons as they travel through tissue, offering immediate, safe results for families, schools, and healthcare providers. The device eliminates unnecessary clinic visits and reduces environmental waste caused by single-use masks or outdated equipment.

Since then, her technology has evolved to include detection of traumatic brain injuries using pulsed and backscattered light. ScansX has filed patents across the US, UK, and Europe, laying the foundation for broader clinical adoption.

Impact

Since her appearance on Stars of Science, Sarah has continued to grow professionally across multiple industries. In the oil and gas sector, she currently serves at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) as a Vendor Qualification Lead, overseeing supplier standards across the industry. She also plays a key role in leading innovation initiatives within KNPC and serves as the Youth Advisory Board Leader, supporting new generations of engineers and innovators.

In parallel, Sarah has continued to grow her MedTech startup, ScansX. She has also graduated with a Master's in Business Administration, which strengthens her leadership in both business and technology.

In 2024, Sarah became the first Kuwaiti and Arab woman to win the WIPO Global Award, selected from among 667 candidates from around the world.

She has also received multiple gold medals at the Middle East Invention Exhibition and the Seoul International Invention Fair in South Korea, and in recognition of her contributions to scientific innovation and national pride, she was honored by the Prime Minister of Kuwait, the Minister of Youth, and several local scientific institutions.