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Vahid Motahhary:

Engineering Innovation for a

Water-Smart Future

Water scarcity is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our
time. According to UNESCO, nearly half of the world’s population al-
ready faces severe water scarcity for at least part of the year, and by
2030, global freshwater demand could exceed supply by 40%. The
World Meteorological Organization reported that 2023 marked the
driest year for the world’s rivers in three decades, and scientists warn
that more than half of global food production could be at risk within
the next 25 years due to water shortages.
These sobering realities demand practical, scalable solutions, inno-
vations that bridge sustainability with usability. This is where Vahid
Motahhary, a pioneering inventor and electronic engineer, makes his
mark.

The Smart Water Meter: Innovation with Purpose
Motahhary’s Smart Water Meter with Advanced Consumption Man-
agement is more than a technical product; it is a response to a press-
ing global crisis. Unlike traditional meters that simply record usage, his
device provides real-time monitoring, allows scheduled consumption
control, and gives households and institutions the ability to actively
manage water demand.
The potential impact is profound. By aligning daily behavior with con-
servation goals, smart metering can cut waste by 25–30%, signifi-
cantly easing the strain on municipal systems and natural resources.
IFIA Magazine September 2025 the silver medal at the Geneva International Invention Competition,
Motahhary’s invention not only won the gold medal at the 5th Interna-
tional Invention and Innovation Competition for IFIA INV Members and

but also earned him the IFIA Innovation Standard (IIS) certification, a
recognition reserved for groundbreaking inventions with high poten-
tial, ultimately positioning him as a thought leader at the intersection
of technology and sustainability.

The Mind Behind the Machine
Born with a passion for electronics and problem-solving, Vahid Motah-
hary has cultivated a career defined by hands-on innovation and stra-
tegic leadership.
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