Category: Meetings with Industry Representatives

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.