The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (UCP ORIC), in collaboration with the Department of Basic & Applied Chemistry (FOST), University of Central Punjab, Lahore, is organizing the 1st Computational Chemistry Software Hands-On Training on September 16, 2025 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
The training will provide practical exposure to advanced computational tools including Gaussian, GaussianView, Avogadro, ORCA, and Quantum Espresso, offering participants an excellent opportunity to strengthen their research skills in computational chemistry.
1st Computational Chemistry Software Hands-On Training Workshop Held at UCP
Lahore, September 16, 2025 – The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), in collaboration with the Department of Basic & Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science & Technology at the University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, successfully organized the 1st Computational Chemistry Software Hands-On Training Workshop on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
The workshop was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, HOD, Department of Basic & Applied Chemistry and Director ORIC, University of Central Punjab (UCP).
The day-long session, held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., was led by Dr. Muhammad Perviaz, Associate Professor, Chemistry, and provided participants with comprehensive training on five premium computational chemistry software tools: Gaussian, GaussianView, ORCA, Quantum Espresso, and Avogadro. These software packages were offered free of cost to all attendees for learning and practice purposes.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and students representing leading institutions including FCCU, WCUF, UET, UoL, PU, and GCUL.
Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance, participants gained valuable technical skills in computational chemistry applications.
Beyond skill-building, the workshop served as a platform for fostering collaborations between universities, research institutions, and industries. Discussions were held on initiating joint research projects, offering academic support to students, and developing future collaborations to strengthen research capacity and innovation in the field of computational chemistry.
