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ORIC-PIEAS ActivtiesSolato Smart Solutions Pvt. Ltd. stands at the forefront of the solar industry, offering a comprehensive range of customized, integrated alternate energy solutions and products across all sectors. On September 18, 2024, Solato Smart Solutions and PIEAS signed an MoU for industry-academia linkage. Mr Muhammad Amir, Managing Director, Solato smart Solutions, and Dr Haroon ur Rashid, Director Academics, PIEAS, signed the MoU. Mr Tanveer Abbas, Principal Engineer PIEAS, coordinated the activity on behalf of ORIC and Placement Office, PIEAS. Dr Muhammad Tufail, Director ORIC, Dr. Abdul Qayyun Khan, Head DEE, Dr Kamran Safdar, Manager BIC, Dr Waqas Ahmed, Head PRD, joined the discussion and MoU signing ceremony. 
The Business Incubation Centre (BIC) (ORIC) PIEAS, organized a talk of renowned expert and entrepreneur of Pakistan, Mr. Imtiaz A. Rastgar, Chairman, Rastgar Group of Industries, Pakistan on September 10, 2024 in Inam-ur-Rehman Auditorium. The title of the talk was “Entrepreneurship: A Career Option”. The talk was followed by a short session of questions & answers and exchange of views with the audience. The talk has been organised as a part of the Orientation Activities planned for the fresh batches of all BS Programmes and highlighted that in a world that increasingly values innovation and adaptability, entrepreneurship provides the flexibility to shape industries, challenge the status quo, and contribute to economic growth. #entrepreneur #careergoals #PIEAS #rastgar 
Visit of WAPDA Engineering Academy DelegationParticipants of Special Elementary Management Course for Teachers, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) visited PIEAS as part of their technical study tour on July 24, 2024. The participants were led by Faculty Members of WAPDA Engineering Academy, Engr. Mahboob Farid and Engr. Rashid Mahmood. They were received by Director ORIC, Dr. Muhammad Tufail and ORIC placement coordinator, Mr. Tanveer Abbas. The group comprised of dedicated educators from WAPDA's various educational institutions, all keen to explore the state-of-the-art facilities and innovative academic programs offered by PIEAS. During their visit, a presentation was given on PIEAS's contributions to the field of engineering and applied sciences, showcasing successful research projects and collaborations with national and international institutions. The presentation was followed by a discussion session where the participants exchanged ideas with PIEAS faculty on fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation in their respective educational environments. Dr. Waqas Ahmed, Head PRD also briefed the teachers about STEM Career program. and its benefit to students. The participants were also given a detailed tour of the PIEAS campus, including its cutting-edge laboratories, research centers, and lecture halls. This collaborative interaction underscored the importance of continuous professional development and perfectly fits in WAPDA’s educational and organizational goals. 
Visit of OGDCL Officials for Collaboration with PIEASVisit of OGDCL Officials for Collaboration with PIEAS A team of OGDCL officials visited PIEAS on July 11, 2024, to explore avenues for mutual collaboration. The team of ODGCL comprised of Mr. Yahya Tajveed (Manager MMD), Mr. Shakeel Ahmad (Chief Engineer Mechanical), Mr. Talat Haider (Chief Incharge Oil & Gas Training Institute), Mr. Ahmed Zia (Chief Engineer Electrical) and Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Lashari (Chief Engineer Process). PIEAS team was headed by Director ORIC and included Head of Departments from Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, and Computer & Information Sciences. This meeting was in continuation of earlier meeting held between Dr. Khalid Waheed (Manager ORIC) and Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Lashari (Chief Engineer Process). The delegation was given an introduction to PIEAS and its research activities. Various areas including development of new materials for sensing, joint research on technologies to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and develop renewable energy sources were deliberated. Afterwards, OGDCL team visited various laboratory facilities of PIEAS. 
ORIC and BIC Steering Committees MeetingsThe first ever steering committee of ORIC/BIC after its constitution on 28-03-2024. was held on 26-06-2024. The steering committee discussed and approved various matters pertaining to ORIC/BIC policies, five year plans and promotion of entrepreneurship culture in the university. The steering committee comprises of Dr Naseem Irfan, Rector PIEAS (Convenor), with known industry experts and academics including Mr. Imtiaz A. Rastgar (Chairman Rastgar Group), Dr. Navid Jamil Malik (Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Sialkot), Dr Ahmed Hassan (Chaudhary Chief Executive Officer Cognitive Healthcare Intl., Islamabad), Dr Nasir Majid Mirza, (Former Rector PIEAS), Dr Naeem Iqbal (Dean Research PIEAS), Dr Anila Usman (Dean Applied Sciences PIEAS), Dr Rizwan Alim Mufti (Dean Engineering PEAS), Dr Muhammad Tufail (Director ORIC/Rep PIEAS), Dr Shazia Bashir (Manager RO PIEAS), Dr. Kamran Safdar (Manager BIC PIEAS). 
Consumer Product Competition 2024On May 24, 2024, we witnessed an inspiring display of innovation and engineering prowess at the Consumer Product Manufacturing Competition organized by AIChE and ORIC PIEAS. The teams showcased their creativity and technical skills, competing fiercely while maintaining a spirit of collaboration. The event highlighted the exceptional talent and dedication of our students, making it a memorable occasion for all involved. 
Hult Prize Bangkok 2024 SummitEkolites” - A start up idea from PIEAS by Mohammad Ovais (DME) and Ayesha Nadeem (DCHE) under the supervision of Dr. Zahid Iqbal (DME) is selected in the Hult Prize Bangkok 2024 Summit at Chulalongkorn University as one of the few selected teams from over 10,000+ teams internationally. Hult Prize is a platform which challenges young people to solve the world’s most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship by funding $1M USD to make their idea a reality. Ekolites aims to fights with ongoing energy crisis Pakistan by retrofitting ordinary cycles and vehicles and converting them to electric cycles and Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) by integrating Power Electronics , making transportation more affordable for the middle-class people so they can travel for longer distances and achieve their dreams. Ekolites is simultaneously trying to reduce pollution and decrease fuel imports of Pakistan. Ovais and Ayesha deserve appreciation and are a role models for all young entrepreneurs at PIEAS who are struggling for their ideas.  AGHOSH
PIEAS 1st Startup cohort held on 16th May 2024
AGHOSH PIEAS STARTUP OASIS WINNERS
Whisper Frames -WinnerWhisper Frames impressed the judges with its groundbreaking approach to revolutionizing digital communication platforms, offering seamless integration and enhanced user experiences. Power Hour -2nd PositionPower Hour stood out with its innovative EdTech solution, designed to enhance Learning experiences through advanced technology and interactive educational tools Eco-Spark -3rd PositionEco-Spark garnered praise for its smart waste management solutions, which aim to revolutionize the way we handle waste through intelligent systems that promote efficiency and sustainability. Raah-e-Raah -4th PositionRaah-e-Raah captivated the judges with its visionary approach to sustainable transportation, aiming to transform commuting while prioritizing environmental conservation and social impact. Optipuls.Health -5thPositionOptipuls.Health show cased a transformative health tech solution with a smart system for blood flow observation, designed to enhance patient care and stream line health care services.
PIEAS Open House and Career Fare 2024Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) Placement and ORIC office organized the PIEAS Open House and Career Fair 2024 on May 15th at the PIEAS campus. This event was a significant occasion where undergraduate students had the opportunity to showcase their final-year projects, which attracted substantial interest from a wide range of industries and companies. The projects demonstrated the students' technical skills, creativity, and innovative thinking. The event provided an excellent platform for students to engage with industry professionals, receive feedback on their work, and explore potential career paths. The enthusiasm and dedication of the students were evident, and the event highlighted the strong link between academic achievements and industry requirements. As a result, several companies extended job offers to the students, creating valuable networking and career opportunities. This successful event underscored the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in fostering the next generation of engineers and innovators. 
Perfect Pitch Workshop Held on 13th May 2024
Zindagi Prize On Campus ChallengeZindigi Prize on campus challenge aimed at nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial talent, concluded successfully on April 27, 2024. The PIEAS InnovateX student body under the mentorship of BIC, PIEAS and ORIC, PIEAS coordinated the activities of the event. Hosted with the objective of providing a platform for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and compete for recognition, the event witnessed the participation of nine dynamic teams. After rigorous evaluation by a panel of expert judges, Whisper Frames by Arqam Saleem and Musab Javed emerged as the winners of the Zindigi Event 2024. The teamwill now advance to the regional competition scheduled to be heldin Islamabad. 
PIEAS FACULTY SECURE PRESTIGIOUS RESEARCH GRANT IN COLLABORATION WITH PEKING UNIVERSITY, CHINADr. Aftab Rafiq from PIEAS and Dr. X. Xiulai from Peking University have been awarded a prestigious research grant to further their work on "Tailoring Exciton Dynamics in Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Heterostructures and Its Application in Quantum Technology." The project has secured 10 million PKR from the Pakistan Science Foundation and 2 million yuan from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. The collaborative team includes Dr. Nadeem Shauket, Mr. Matloob Hussain Bhatti, Mr. Arshad Majeed, Miss Tahira Hussain (PhD student), and Dr. Shafqat Hussain Shah from PINSTECH. 
Induction Drive by Qadri Group of IndustriesQadri group is a century-old multi-business foundry based heavy engineering manufacturing group. On April 23, 2024, a delegation from Qadri Group of Industries, including Mr. Haroon Ali and Mr. Farhan Khalid, visited PIEAS to recruit talented students from the Metallurgy and Mechanical Engineering Department. The event was coordinated by Dr. Muhammad Zafar Zareef, Manager of I & C at ORIC, PIEAS. 
Recruitment Drive by EaseIP Pvt. Ltd. LahoreTeam from EaseIP Pvt. Ltd. Lahore visited PIEAS on April 17, 2024, for Initial screening test of undergraduate students from Electrical, and Computer Science departments. The team included Hina Ashraf, Ramoza Ahsan, and Muhammad Khalid. Officers from PIEAS placement office and ORIC, Mr. Tanveer Abbas, Dr. Kamran Safdar, and Dr. Khalid Waheed facilitated the activity. 
Recruitment Drive by PI-Invent, IslamabadA team from Pi-invent led by Prof. Dr. Rashad M. Ramzan visited PIEAS. to conduct test and interviews for their recruitment drive. The recruitment team recently communicated that PIEAS has the best ratio to the number of graduates taking and passing the test, among the universities in the premises of Islamabad. The team also observed that PIEAS students exhibited a deeper understanding of engineering fundamentals, core engineering concepts, abstract thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Mr. Tanveer Abbas, Placement office Electrical Engg. department coordinated the activity. Deputy Director ORIC, Dr. Muhammad Tufail presented the shield to Dr.. Rashid M. Ramazan and discussed areas of mutual collaboration. 
Recruitment Drive by Byonyks Pvt. Ltd. LahoreTeam from Byonyks Pvt. Ltd. Lahore visited PIEAS on 26th Feb. 2024 for Initial screening test of undergraduate students from Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Science department. The team included Mr. Faizan Javed, Mr. Sabih Mudassar, and Mr. Muhammad Mobeen Khawar (PIEAS Alumni ME 2016-20). Officers from PIEAS Mr. Tanveer Abbas, Dr. Shakeel Ahmed and Dr. Khalid Waheed facilitated the activity. Byonyks s is a medical device company that has developed the world's first affordable Bloodless Dialysis machine for kidney failure (dialysis) patients. 
Recruitment Drive by Fauji Fertilizer Company LimitedTeam from Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited for their Catalyst Recruitment Drive- 2024 visited PIEAS on Feb 13, 2024. The team included PIEAS Alumni, Irtaza Sohail and Muhammad Dawood Bashir, who are currently working for FFC. The students took keen interest in the range of career opportunities available in FFC and interacted with the FFC team. Officers from PIEAS Placement center Dr. Khalid Waheed, Mr. Tanveer Abbas, Prof. Abid Mughal, and Mr. Mujeeb facilitated the activity. 
Presentation of ORIC Policies in 25th Academic CommitteeThe 25th Academic committee meeting of PIEAS was held on 22nd February 2023. Various academic and policy matters were presented before the committee involving course revisions, admission, research and ORIC policy. The AC meeting was chaired by Pro-Rector PIEAS Dr. Shahid Qamar and attended by Registrar, Controller examination, Deans, Directors and representatives of respective departments. The representatives from Constituent colleges of PIEAS also participated in the meeting. The external members of the AC committee Prof. Dr. Kamran Afaq, Acting VC and Dean HiTEc University and Prof. Dr. Kashif Sabeeh, QAU provided their valuable input. 
Visit of Chinese Professors (Joint Scientific Exchange Program)
Team of Chinese Professors from Tianjin University, Tianjin, China visited PIEAS from Dec. 14 -22 under joint scientific exchange program between NSFC(China) and Pakistan Science Foundation Pakistan & NRPU. The Pakistan team comprised of Dr. Muhammad Zaman (Department of Chemical Engg.), Dr. Attaullah (Department of Chemical Engg.), Dr. Syed Mujtaba ul Hassan (Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engg.), and Chinese Team included Prof. Dr. Zhang Xubin (School of Chemical Engg. and Tech.), Prof. Dr. Feng Xin (School of Chemical Engg. and Tech.), and Prof, Dr. Zeng Liang (School of Chemical Engg. and Tech.). 
Recruitment Drive by Qadri Group of Industries
The Qadri Group of Industries has a tradition of recruiting talented interns from PIEAS for their prestigious LFM (Leaders for Manufacturing Program). Every year, they select top students from two specific disciplines: 
PIEAS ORIC Team Visit of Bahria University, IslamabadA team from PIEAS ORIC, comprising Dr. Shazia Bashir, Dr. Muhammad Zafar Zareef, and Dr. Kamran Safdar, visited Bahria University Islamabad. The purpose of their visit was to discuss various issues with the ORIC officials at Bahria University Dr. Saleem Aslam, Director ORIC at Bahria University, warmly welcomed and facilitated the guests from PIEAS. During the visit, discussions were held on a range of topics including new startups, faculty startup spaces, accelerators, and collaborations between faculty and students. Dr. Saleem Aslam provided valuable insights and guidance to the PIEAS team, enhancing the exchange of ideas and knowledge between the two institutions. 
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE:ORIC PIEAS PARTICIPATION IN HEC TRAINING OF THE TRAINERS PROGRAM
HEC aims at motivating and facilitating the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to make research a top priority for a sustainable economic growth and future knowledge economy. For this purpose, a center is being established in universities to serve as a pivotal point, encompassing all the research activities - from development of research proposal to the commercialization of research products - under a single umbrella.
The HEC organized a Training of the Trainers (ToT) program for ORICs in Peshawar. The focus was hands-on skill intensive training in ORIC revenue generation, IP in research, marketing of research and technology
commercialization. details are as follows Genesis:Introductory Event of InnovateX PIEAS held on 8th November 2023
Seminar on Entrepreneurship and CommercializingPIEAS ORIC organized a Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Commercializing on October 26, 2023. Mr. Muhammad Irtaza gave an insightful talk on, "Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Igniting Success and Impact." The seminar was attended by students and faculty in large numbers. The talk was aimed at creating awareness towards self-sufficiency, socio-economic growth, research productivity and contribution towards a healthy society. 
Seminar on Entrepreneurial Journey - From Innovation, Ideation to Commercialization
The Business Incubation Centre (BIC), PIEAS, and Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), PIEAS, organized a seminar on "Entrepreneurial Journey - From Innovation, Ideation to Commercialization" by Prof. Dr. Navid Jamil Malik, Dean (Humanities and Social Sciences), University of Sialkot. The event was held on June 22, 2023, in Conference Room, C-Block, PIEAS. The topic was of considerable importance in the context of current economic crunch and the governmental policy guidelines. 
Seminar on “How to Raise Funding for your Research Project”In a rapidly evolving research landscape, securing adequate funding is essential for scientists, academics, and researchers. To this end, PIEAS ORIC organized a talk on “How to raise funding for your research project” on June 19, 2023. Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi Director, Director National Science and Technology Park, NUST was the speaker for the event. The purpose of the talk was to motivate graduating PhD students and entry level researchers to continue pursuing their groundbreaking work. 
Pakistan Chemical Expo 2022Faculty members Dr. Muhammad Zaman, Chemical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mirza Jamil Ahmed and Dr. Faisal Shahzad, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Dr. Khalid Waheed, Nuclear Engineering/ORIC and Prof. Dr. Shaukat Saeed, Chemistry showcased PIEAS at Pakistan Chemical Expo 2022 in Lahore. PIEAS stall received significant attention from industry experts and visitors. 
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