The Faculty Industry Placement Program (FIPP) Post-Placement Presentations were organized by the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab (UCP) on 29 October 2026. Faculty members shared their industry experiences, key achievements, professional learning, and opportunities for future university-industry collaboration.
Dr. Nadeem Ullah (FOST) presented outcomes of his placement at Pak Green Enviro-Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd., where he worked on environmental consultancy and biodiversity-related projects. His contributions included proposal development and discussions on marble slurry impacts on aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity conservation. The placement enhanced his research and proposal-development skills while creating opportunities for PhD support, student internships, and industry collaboration.
Mr. Muhammad Yasin Nazir (FOITCS) shared his experience at tkxel, where he worked on applied AI projects involving engineering drawing quality assurance, Pharma AI, and NLP course development. He contributed to an AI-based proof-of-concept for automated engineering drawing verification, improving efficiency and supporting future deployment opportunities. The placement also strengthened prospects for collaborative research, student engagement, and curriculum development in AI.
Mr. Syed Irtaza Muzaffar Shah (FOITCS) highlighted his work at tkxel, where he developed DrawCheck AI, an intelligent Scraping Agent, and a Lead Generation Agent. The placement provided hands-on experience in AI applications, software development, and collaborative problem-solving, while opening avenues for student projects, internships, guest lectures, and joint research initiatives.
The presentations demonstrated the impact of FIPP in strengthening academia-industry linkages, facilitating knowledge transfer, enhancing teaching and research practices, and creating valuable opportunities for students. ORIC remains committed to promoting innovation, professional development, and sustainable industry collaboration.
