Category: Meetings with Industry Representatives

UCP ORIC hosted Dr. Abid Mahmood, Chief Executive of the Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB), and Dr. Abid Hussain, Executive Member Coordination PARB, on September 4, 2026. The delegation visited the Effluent Treatment Plant installed at UCP using its own Bio and nanotechnology . The delegation also held a productive meeting with Pro Rector UCP Dr. Hammad Naveed and Director ORIC Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh to explore future collaborative projects.

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab (UCP), held a follow-up meeting with Tiksom Pvt. Ltd. on July 30, 2026 to explore opportunities for strengthening industry-academia collaboration in innovation and the commercialization of Final Year Projects (FYPs).

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, emphasized UCP’s commitment to industry-driven research, innovation, and commercialization through strategic partnerships. Mr. Muhammad Junaid Butt, Co-Founder & COO, Tiksom Pvt. Ltd., presented a framework for engaging FYP teams in developing market-oriented technology solutions and discussed a proposed MoU for future collaboration.

The meeting brought together faculty representatives from FOIT & CS and FOST, along with the ORIC team, and concluded with discussions on fostering innovation, enhancing industry engagement, and developing commercially viable technology solutions with international market potential.

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.