Category: Interdisciplinary Research Group Meetings – ORIC

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.

Exploring the future of intelligent vision-based robotics and sustainable technologies at the UCP ORIC Interdisciplinary Research Group Meeting. Dr. Sadaf Zeeshan, from faculty of Engineering, presented an interdisciplinary research project on intelligent vision based robotic systems for efficient and sustainable harvesting, followed by an engaging discussion with faculty members and students. The event concluded with closing remarks by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary research and collaboration at UCP. The session was highly productive and provided valuable insights into potential avenues for future interdepartmental project collaborations.

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization organized an Interdisciplinary Research Group Meeting for faculty members to promote collaborative research across Sciences & Engineering and Social Sciences & Humanities. The meeting was attended by Pro Rector Dr. Hammad Naveed, Dean FHSS Prof. Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt, Dean FOE Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Shad, and was led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, who emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary and international research in addressing contemporary societal challenges. The session featured presentations by international speakers Dr. Stefan Poslad from Queen Mary University of London and Dr. Fesal Toosy, who shared insights on multidisciplinary research in education. Faculty members from Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, and Literature actively participated in discussions, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization, organized a strategic meeting of the E3S–FOE Interdisciplinary Research Group, aimed at strengthening collaborative research and advancing commercialization pathways. The session, led by Dr. Hammad Naveed and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, highlighted strategies to translate research outcomes into societal and industrial impact. Dr. Ali Ahmad (Group Leader) and his team presented the group’s objectives.

Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization organized a strategic meeting with the Applied Biosciences & Green Innovation – FOST Interdisciplinary Research Group. The session, led by Dr. Hammad Naveed (Pro-Rector) and Prof. Dr. Akhyar Farrukh (Director, ORIC), focused on strengthening collaborative research and exploring pathways for commercialization. Dr. Fawad Baig and other research members participated, while research teams from Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naveed and Dr. Khanza Aziz Awan presented their ongoing projects.