1st National Joint Universities Conference on Sustainable Indigenous Production and Upcycling of Polymers/ Allied Materials (SIP-UP) – Sponsored by Pakistan Academy of Science, Punjab Chapter

Swabi, June 13, 2023 (PPI-OT): The conference is sponsored by Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Punjab Chapter. It is a pioneering event that aims to address the pressing issues in the realm of sustainable Polymer, Textile and Allied Materials and Upcycling. By leveraging local expertise and resources the conference mainly focusing fostering economic growth while reducing dependency on external sources.

This collaborative event brings together renowned Pakistani universities and institutions dedicated to sustainability and engineering, providing a platform for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to exchange insights and contribute to a future where innovation and sustainability are paramount.

Theme of the Conference.

Sustainable development of commercial polymers to minimize imports for economic progress.

Promoting circular economy through polymer waste upcycling.

Advanced fabrication and design technologies for polymers and allied materials manufacturing.

AI applications and block chain management in manufacturing.

Chief Guest: Prof. Dr Shahid Munir, Chairman, PHEC.

Chief Organizer: Prof. Dr. Fazal Khalid, SI, Rector, GIKI, Secretary PAS Lahore Chapter.

Patron in Chief: Prof. Dr Khalid Mehmood VC Punjab University.

Organizers

Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, VC UET, Lahore.

Prof. Dr. Sulaiman Tahir, VC KFUET, Rahim Yar Khan.

Prof. Dr. Javed Rabbani Khan, HOD, DChE GIKI.

Prof. Dr. Naveed Ramzan, Dean, Faculty of Chemical, Metallurgical and Polymer Engineering, UET, Lahore.

Prof. Dr. Shahzad M. Khan, Director, IPTE, Punjab University, Lahore.

Dr. Asif Ali Qaser, Chairman, Polymer Engineering, UET, Lahore.

Schedule:

Registration: 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Inauguration: 9:45 am

Technical Sessions

11:45 am to 1:30 pm

2:30 pm to 4:30pm

Closing Ceremony: 4:30 to 5:00 pm

For more information, contact:

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI)

Topi 23640, District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Tel: +92-938-281026

Fax: +92-938-281032, +92-938-281041

Website: https://www.giki.edu.pk/