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.
Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization organized a workshop to equip participants with computational skills in rational protein engineering and enzyme design using AI-assisted methods for applications in biotechnology, drug discovery, and synthetic biology. The training was conducted by Dr. Sumera Zaib, Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology, with participation from students and researchers. The session included hands-on activities such as sequence retrieval and analysis, physicochemical assessment, structure prediction, pocket mapping, sequence design, mutational analysis, and codon optimization.
Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization’s Product and Prototypes Display at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry displayed over 65 products and prototypes developed by faculty and students. The exhibition covered engineering, food and pharmaceutical sciences, computing, biotechnology, sustainability, space science, media, and social entrepreneurship. Organized with the support of LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol and in collaboration with Convener Umer Saleem and office bearers, the event brought together industry representatives who engaged with student innovators on market compatibility, pricing, product positioning, and commercialization. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat and PHEC Chairman Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan attended the event and acknowledged the role of university leadership, including Pro Rector Dr. Hammad Naveed and ORIC Director Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, in promoting research and industry linkage.
Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization hosted a delegation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab. The session was attended by Pro-Rector Dr. Hammad Naveed, Director ORIC Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, EPA representatives including Dr. Nusrat Naz, Mr. Anjum Riaz, Ms. Amen Hanif, Mr. Nouman Younis, and Mr. Muhammad Nadeem, along with faculty members and ORIC team. Discussions covered water filtration, smog mitigation, satellite-based environmental monitoring, and energy conservation. The delegation was briefed on the wastewater treatment plant based on nanomaterials for water purification and visited facilities including the wastewater treatment plant, SRC Lab, and projects on fly ash-based bricks and biogas production from kitchen waste, along with systems for satellite data reception, aviation monitoring, and the use of biogas slurry in hydroponics.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh participated in a meeting with Mr. Fahim ur Rehman Sehgal, President LCCI, and Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, where the discussion focused on strengthening academia–industry linkages, aligning academic curricula with market demands, and equipping youth with skills.
Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization’s meeting with office bearers and R&D Committee members of the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association to strengthen academia–industry linkages and explore collaboration. The session was chaired by Dr. Hammad Naveed, Pro-Rector, while Prof. Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, presented the UCP Chemistry Co-Op Education model and discussed aligning academic training with industry needs, along with research commercialization, industrial support, prototype development, the Faculty Industry Placement Program (FIPP), and long-term partnerships. Industry representatives shared insights on research priorities and expectations, while UCP faculty members presented institutional work and engagement. The university also presented its Co-Op Education framework by integrating classroom learning with industry experience and continued building collaboration with PCMA to support education, research, talent development, and commercialization.
The Department of Basic & Applied Chemistry at the University Of Central Punjab (UCP) participated in the Pakistan Chemical Forum held from 23rd to 25th April 2026 at the International Expo Centre, Lahore. This participation was coordinated by the Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (UCP ORIC).
During the event, BS and M.Phil. students competed in a national poster competition and secured the Silver Position for their scientific research. The UCP delegation, which included faculty members Dr. Muhammad Perviaz, Dr. Muhammad Riaz, and Dr. Muhammad Afzal, along with ORIC staff Dr. Faiza Anum and Mr. Malik Abdul Rahim, also conducted an admission campaign to showcase the department’s academic programs and research facilities
Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization organized a series of interdisciplinary research group meetings to promote collaboration and advance the commercialization of innovative ideas across key domains, including biomedical sciences, AI-driven robotics, and sustainable industry partnerships. The meetings featured the Pharmaco-Molecular Research & Innovation Group led by Amina Arif and the Cognitive Robotics Group led by Syed Tanweer Shah Bukhari, bringing together faculty members and researchers from diverse disciplines to align research with industry needs and explore practical, market-oriented solutions. Coordinated by Malik Abdul Rahim.
