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Collab P’s Delegation Visited University of Central Punjab

Posted on July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 by Haris

Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization hosted a delegation from Collab P to discuss opportunities for connecting UCP’s research and innovation ecosystem with industry projects in the United States. The delegation included Mr. Farhan Essa Shah, CEO of Collab P, and Mr. Muhammad Abbas Syed, Program Director, who met with Dr. Hammad Naveed, Pro-Rector, UCP, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director, ORIC and Research, faculty members, and ORIC representatives. The meeting focused on strengthening academia-industry collaboration, advancing industry-driven research and commercialization, and exploring the potential of UCP’s Final Year Projects. The delegation also visited UCP’s engineering laboratories, innovation facilities, and startup projects to learn about the University’s research and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

ORIC-FIPP (2026) Pre-Placement Meeting with the Industry Focal Person from LAAM & UCP Faculty Members

Posted on June 24, 2026July 2, 2026 by Haris

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the University Of Central Punjab (UCP) organized the ORIC‑FIPP (2026) Pre‑Placement Meeting with Industry on 24th June 2026. The meeting participants included distinguished industry expert Mr. Amir Iqbal, COO and Co‑Founder of LAAM, along with Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, and Dr. Faiza Anum, Research Associate ORIC, and faculty members from the Faculty of Management Sciences (FOMS), Faculty of Engineering (FOE), and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS), to foster effective academia–industry collaboration.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, highlighted the objectives of the Faculty Industry Placement Program (FIPP) and emphasized its significance in strengthening linkages between academia and industry. It was further shared that the meeting aimed to assess the alignment between faculty expertise and industry expectations, enabling meaningful engagement under FIPP 2026.

During the session, Mr. Amir Iqbal shared his professional journey as a leading entrepreneur in Pakistan’s fashion‑tech sector. As the Co‑Founder and COO of LAAM-a Lahore‑based fashion e‑commerce platform—he elaborated on his experience in building and scaling digital marketplaces, streamlining supply chains, and expanding into international markets. He also reflected on his earlier role as Founder and CEO of Sucsel, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and industry practices.

Mr. Iqbal provided important perspectives on emerging industry trends, particularly in e‑commerce and digital transformation, and highlighted the skills and competencies required for faculty members to effectively contribute in industry environments.

The meeting marked an important step in preparing faculty members for their placements under FIPP 2026 and reaffirmed ORIC‑UCP’s commitment to strengthening academia–industry linkages & paid the vote of thanks to the guest by UCP team.

UCP ORIC Organizes Research Proposal & Grant Writing Workshop

Posted on June 23, 2026July 2, 2026 by Haris

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (UCP ORIC), University Of Central Punjab (UCP), successfully organized a Research Proposal & Grant Writing Workshop for CS and IT Faculty on June 23, 2026.

Dr. Zulifiqar Habib (@drzhabib), Professor (CS-AI) and Former Dean-In-Charge, Center for Research in VIG-Robotics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus shared practical insights on identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive research proposals, grant management, industry collaborations, and research commercialization. The workshop also featured an interactive discussion, allowing faculty members to seek expert guidance on proposal development and funding strategies

ORIC UCP Organized the Pixels, Paths & Possibilities Workshop 2026

Posted on June 23, 2026July 2, 2026 by Haris

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the University of Central Punjab (UCP) successfully hosted the Pixels, Paths and Possibilities Workshop 2026. This six hour practical session helped enthusiastic participants master essential design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Led by UCP Senior Graphic Designer Mr. Ahsan Raza, the hands on training covered both raster and vector workflows. Participants learned core interface tools, image retouching, custom vector creation, and typography.

During the closing ceremony, ORIC Director Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh encouraged attendees to use these new skills for freelancing and entrepreneurship. The event was managed by ORIC Research Associate Mr. Malik Abdul Rahim

ORIC-FIPP (2026) Pre-Placement Meeting with the Industry Focal Persons from Pak Green Enviro-Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. and Webify Ventures

Posted on June 12, 2026July 2, 2026 by Haris

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (UCP ORIC) at the University Of Central Punjab (UCP) organized the ORIC-FIPP (2026) Pre-Placement Meeting on 12th June 2026. The meeting participants included Industry Focal Persons from Pak Green Enviro Engineering Pvt. Limited and Webify Ventures, along with Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, Dr. Faiza Anum, Research Associate ORIC, and nominated faculty members, primarily from the Faculty of Science & Technology – UCP (FOST), as well as other faculties, to foster effective academia–industry collaboration.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh introduced the FIPP program and highlighted its benefits for both the university and collaborating industries, while also noting that the suitability of faculty members for engagement with relevant industries under FIPP 2026 was assessed during the session. During the session, Mr. Farhan Amjad provided a brief introduction to Pak Green Enviro Engineering Pvt. Limited, highlighting its provision of sustainability and environmental engineering solutions, along with analytical laboratory services for business and public sectors both nationally and globally. He emphasized the company’s strong track record in delivering effective environmental solutions for businesses, government agencies, and organizations worldwide, and shared key industry expectations from academia. Mr. Muhammad Hasan Samee, CEO and Founder of Webify Ventures, shared valuable insights into the company’s ongoing initiatives, particularly in product development and digital innovation. He emphasized the importance of aligning academic research and skills with evolving market demands and highlighted opportunities for collaboration in emerging technology domains.

The meeting served as a platform for meaningful engagement between faculty and industry, aiming to strengthen linkages under the Faculty Industry Placement Program (FIPP).

Interdisciplinary Research Group Meetings

Posted on June 10, 2026June 12, 2026 by Haris

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the University of Central Punjab (UCP) held Interdisciplinary Research Group meetings to promote collaborative innovation and knowledge integration. These meetings focused on advancing research in advanced biomedical formulations and healthcare solutions, aerospace, remote sensing, and satellite communication technologies, and sustainable research applications and industry collaboration.

The meetings prominently featured the Dermaceutical & Herbal Research Group (DHRG), led by Dr. Madiha Khan, and the Space Technology Research Group (STRG), led by Dr. Muhammad Kamran. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, briefly explained the core objectives of the meeting, emphasizing the integration of knowledge across diverse fields, and shared the closing remarks. Both team leads actively participated along with their respective group members from multiple research domains to explore multidisciplinary solutions and build stronger academic linkages within the university.

This meeting was coordinated by Malik Abdul Rahim, Research Associate (ORIC), and it served as a platform for enhancing UCP’s research impact in both local and international scientific communities.

UCP Delegation’s Visit to Punjab Safe Cities Authority

Posted on June 8, 2026June 12, 2026 by Haris

Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, and Dr. Muhammad Athar Siddiqui, Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences visited Punjab Safe Cities Authority along with faculty members, staff, and participants. The delegation received a briefing on the Authority’s integrated surveillance systems, emergency response mechanisms, and the use of technology and data analytics in public safety and urban management. Participants also toured key operational facilities and engaged with officials to gain insights into the practical application of technology in governance and service delivery while strengthening institutional linkages and experiential learning opportunities.

ORIC FIPP (2026) Pre-Placement Meeting with the IT Sector Industries

Posted on June 5, 2026July 2, 2026 by Haris

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the University Of Central Punjab (UCP) hosted the FIPP 2026 Pre-Placement Meeting with IT sector industry representatives on 5th June 2026. The meeting was attended by industry experts Dr. Zubair Nawaz, Senior AI Consultant at Tkxel, and Mr. Haris Jamil, Founder of GEN O2, along with Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, Dr. Faiza Anum, Research Associate ORIC, other ORIC staff, and faculty members from the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science (FOIT&CS). Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh introduced the FIPP program and highlighted its benefits for both the university and collaborating industries, while also noting that the suitability of faculty members for engagement with relevant industries under FIPP 2026 was assessed during the session.

During the session, Dr. Zubair Nawaz discussed AI-based surveillance systems and outlined key challenges including making video data searchable, bridging the vision–language gap, handling temporal queries, ensuring accurate tracking across cameras, and maintaining scalability. Mr. Haris Jamil also shared industry challenges, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between academic learning and practical industry requirements and highlighting the need for hands-on experience, innovation, and skills in emerging technologies.

Workshop on Generative AI in Research and Academics

Posted on May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 by Haris

Day 1

University of Central Punjab Organizes Training Workshop on Generative AI in Research and Academics

The University of Central Punjab (UCP), through its Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) & Learning Innovation Centre (LIC), organized Day 1 – Artificial Intelligence in Research under the Training Workshop on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Research and Academics.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, delivered the first session, introducing generative AI, its pros and cons in learning, and ways to use it without compromising academic honesty. He also demonstrated AI tools for outlining, searching, understanding, and writing, along with practical insights on handling AI detection responsibly.

The second session by Dr. Hammad Naveed focused on Research Integrity, emphasizing originality, credibility, and ethical standards in adopting AI technologies.

The first batch trained 100 faculty members from all nine UCP faculties, marking a significant step in faculty development and the responsible integration of AI in academia.

Day 2

Second Batch of AI in Teaching and Learning Workshop Trains Over 120 UCP Faculty Members

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), in collaboration with the Learning Innovation Centre (LIC), successfully organized Day 2 – Artificial Intelligence in Academics, as part of UCP’s continuing initiative to build faculty capacity in the Use of Generative AI in Research and Academics.

Led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, the workshop provided practical insights into Generative AI (GenAI) tools for teaching and learning.

The session covered applications in course generation, grammar checking, lesson planning, assignments, paraphrasing, assessments, quizzes, note-making, and question preparation. Faculty members also explored the use of AI-driven prompts and templates to enhance classroom teaching and professional development.

The program emphasized AI-based course design, crafting learning objectives and outcomes, and rethinking Bloom’s Taxonomy in the age of AI.

Participants were guided in developing modules, lessons, assignments, presentations, assessments, and feedback through AI integration for more engaging and effective teaching.

With over 120 faculty members participating in this second batch, the workshop underscored UCP’s commitment to equipping its educators with cutting-edge digital tools and fostering future-ready classrooms while maintaining academic quality.

ORIC-UCP Organizes Orientation Session on Faculty Industry Placement Program (FIPP)

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Haris

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) at the University of Central Punjab (UCP) organized an orientation session on the Faculty Industry Placement Program (FIPP) to enhance faculty awareness regarding its objectives, structure, and implementation process.

The session was led by Dr. Hammad Naveed, Pro-Rector UCP, and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, with participation from faculty members across multiple UCP faculties.

The speakers highlighted the importance of FIPP in strengthening academia–industry linkages, promoting applied research, and ensuring the relevance of academic curricula with industry needs. They elaborated on the expected outcomes of the program, emphasizing mutual benefits for faculty members, industry partners, the university, and students through enhanced collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Detailed guidance was provided on key aspects of the program, including faculty selection criteria, placement procedures, expected professional conduct during industry engagement, and the preparation of comprehensive post-placement reports. The session also addressed how industry exposure can contribute to improving teaching methodologies, research direction, and curriculum development.

A key focus of the discussion was the transformative role of FIPP in enabling faculty members to gain real-world industry experience, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This exposure is expected to enhance research quality, encourage innovation, and support the development of industry-relevant academic programs.

The session witnessed active participation and engagement from faculty members, reflecting UCP’s strong institutional commitment to fostering sustainable academia–industry partnerships.

The event concluded with a shared vision to utilize FIPP as a platform for academic growth, professional development, and innovation-driven outcomes.

The Director ORIC appreciated the efforts of Dr. Fazia Anum, the focal person for FIPP, for her dedicated role in the successful coordination and execution of the program.