Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh delivered a presentation “Nano-Fertilizers and Nano-Clay Solutions for Crop Yield Enhancement and Arid Land Irrigation,” highlighted the role of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture, advanced nano-fertilizer formulations, and nano-clay technologies.
Faculty of Science & Technology participated in the Pakistan Chemical Forum Conferences & Seminars, where faculty, ORIC staff, and students from the Department of Basic & Applied Chemistry promoted academic programs, research culture, and facilities while engaging with students and professionals nationwide. The campaign was represented by Dr. Muhammad Perviaz, Dr. Muhammad Riaz, Dr. Muhammad Afzal, and ORIC members, including Dr. Faiza Anum and Mr. Abdul Rahim. During the event, Dr. Muhammad Perviaz was also invited as a speaker and presented his research titled “Development of a Novel Cooling & Cleaning Paint for Climate Change,” highlighting innovative climate-responsive solutions, for which he received a souvenir and certificate of appreciation from Bin Rasheed and B2B representatives.
The University of Central Punjab (UCP) proudly secured 3rd Position at the M.A. Raoof Innovation Startup Expo 2026, organized by the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Lahore (UOL). The UCP team received a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 for their outstanding project titled “OSAI”, an e-commerce platform developed for sustainable products under the Innovative Product/Prototype Poster category. This winning project was presented by students from the Faculty of Media and Mass Communication (FMMC) under the supervision of Dr. Sadaf Zahra (FMMC).
The award was presented by Mr. Uzair Raoof, Deputy Chairman, UOL, and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, Rector, UOL, in recognition of the team’s innovative contribution towards sustainable development and entrepreneurship.
In addition to the award-winning project, final year students from UCP also showcased multiple innovative projects reflecting research excellence, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Other participating projects were supervised by Dr. Muhammad Zaman (FOPS), Dr. Huma Hameed, Ms. Tooba Mehboob, Ms. Sadia Zia and Ms. Izza Tariq, whose mentorship played an important role in guiding students throughout the competition.
This achievement highlights UCP’s growing commitment to industry-relevant research, innovation, and commercialization-focused academic activities.
