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EPA Punjab Delegation’s Visit to UCP

Posted on April 28, 2026May 12, 2026 by Haris

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 Engages with LCCI and HEC Leadership to Strengthen Academia–Industry Linkages

Posted on April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 by Haris

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.

UCP X PCMA Strategic Meeting

Posted on April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 by Haris

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.

UCP students secure silver at 12th Pakistan Coating Show – Expo 2026

Posted on April 25, 2026May 13, 2026 by Haris

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

UCP Hosts Interdisciplinary Research Meetings to Foster Innovation

Posted on April 9, 2026April 27, 2026 by Haris

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.

LCCI Visit to UCP

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Haris

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization hosted a delegation from the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) to explore opportunities for enhanced industry–academia collaboration. The delegation included Founding Convener of Industry-Academia Linkage Mr. Umer Saleem, Vice Chairman of Entrepreneur Council Pakistan Mr. Faisal Iqbal Sheikh, and Ms. Aimen. The meeting was chaired by Pro-Rector Hammad Naveed and attended by Director ORIC Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Dean Faculty of Science and Technology Dr. Hafiza Rizwana Kausar, and ORIC Research Associate Faiza Anum. Discussions focused on strengthening industrial partnerships, promoting the commercialization of UCP research and prototypes, and identifying strategic opportunities for long-term collaboration. Following the meeting, the delegation toured UCP’s research and innovation facilities, viewing commercially viable technologies, developed products, and ongoing research projects. Mr. Umer Saleem appreciated UCP’s innovation ecosystem and ORIC’s efforts in research commercialization, proposing a one-day exhibition of UCP technologies at LCCI, renewing the MoU between the two institutions, and connecting ORIC with LCCI’s sector-specific committees to facilitate product commercialization. The delegation also supported the proposed 3+1 model for the BS Chemistry program, enabling students to spend one year in industry for practical experience and stronger industry engagement.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh Participated in LCCI Standing Committee Meeting

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Haris

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC and Research, participated in a meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry–Academia Linkage organized by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The meeting was chaired by LCCI President Mr. Faheem Ur Rehman Saigo and convened by Mr. Umer Saleem to discuss strategies for strengthening collaboration between industry and academia. Participants exchanged ideas on creating practical opportunities for students, promoting joint research initiatives, and aligning academic programs with industry needs. During the discussion, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh highlighted the importance of sustained engagement between universities and industry to promote applied research and prepare graduates with relevant professional skills.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh’s Participation in inaugural meeting of the LCCI Standing Committee on Industry-Academia Linkage

Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Haris

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh attended the inaugural meeting of the LCCI Standing Committee on Industry-Academia Linkage, where he presented a roadmap to strengthen national industrial ties. He highlighted UCP’s “Faculty-Industry Placement” program, the “Product Development Fund” for innovations, and the policy making industry engagement mandatory for funded Final Year Projects. Dr. Farrukh also showcased the ORIC UCP website, a platform for commercialization and consultancy services. The committee, led by Convener Mr. Umer Saleem, noted these initiatives and expressed interest in visiting UCP to observe their implementation.

ORIC’s visit to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Haris

Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization conducted an official visit to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry to advance research commercialization and strengthen industry–academia linkages. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh, Senior Vice President, LCCI, was attended by Mr. Omer Saleem, Convener, Industry–Academia Linkages, Mr. Kamran Saeed, Director R&D, and executive committee members. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, presented UCP’s commercialization initiatives and prototypes across Food, Pharmaceutical, and Engineering sectors. The UCP delegation included Dr. Ali Ahmad, Dr. Kanza Aziz Awan, Hamid Bilal, Dr. Arsalan Tariq Rana, Ms. Ayesha Khalil, Ms. Yakhshi Saleem, along with ORIC staff Malik Abdul Raheem and Dr. Faiza Anum. During the meeting, LCCI recognized UCP’s efforts and offered sector‑specific meetups for research commercialization, as well as opportunities for UCP to participate in project exhibitions and LCCI‑organized startup competitions.

Strategic PI Meeting for PHEC Flagship R&D Cluster on Minerals and Rare Earth Metals

Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Haris

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization hosted a meeting of Principal Investigators (PIs) of the Punjab Higher Education Commission’s (PHEC) flagship Research and Development Cluster on Minerals and Rare Earth Metals on 28 January 2026 at UCP. Led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Head of the Department of Basic and Applied Chemistry, UCP, and Principal Investigator of the cluster, the meeting brought together Co-Principal Investigators from leading institutions, including Dr. Tahir Ahmad from the University of the Punjab and Dr. Muhammad Shahzad from UET Lahore. The discussion focused on strategic budget planning, development of a comprehensive research roadmap, and the implementation framework, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, institutional coordination, and efficient resource utilization. The meeting marked a key step toward operationalizing this provincial flagship initiative.