Day: December 14, 2021

Karachi, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): Vice-Chancellor, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin has said that wide array of areas are directly connected to the applied physics and engineering. All devices are developed using some physical laws. We will not be able to develop systems and devices, unless we have sound knowledge of physical laws. Understanding of physical laws is very important.

He was addressing the First online International Conference on Applied Physics and Engineering (ICAPE 2021). The 2-day conference was organized by NED University of Engineering and Technology with Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology as Copartner to overwhelm the barrier of academia and industry by giving a mutual platform to share internationally to get expert ideas about their research work and experiences. It will be an encouragement for the young scientists and an opportunity to seek collaborative research in the fields of Physics and Engineering. Chairman Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA), Faizan Mansoor was the Chief Guest, while Director General of National Center for Physics Dr. Hafeez Hoorani was the Guest of Honour.

Vice-Chancellor NED, Sarosh Hashmat Lodi in a two-day International Conference on Applied Physics and Engineering said that physics affects practically every aspect of society while the engineering sector depends on physics. Universities should host such worldwide conferences on applied physics so that academics and professionals could understand the importance of applied physics.

Chairman Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority Faizan Mansoor said that “organizing such a global conference in the centenary celebrations of NED was commendable. He said that the academic sessions from which social improvement is possible must be continuous” The DG National Center for Physics Dr. Hafeez Hoorani said, “We invite engineers from NED to explore research for our institute”.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aamir, Dean Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (SSUET) said through his message that the conference shared a knowledge into the state of the art advances and cutting edge technologies, which acquires tremendous interest with the titanic presence of adepts. The objective is to unite a multidisciplinary gathering of researchers and engineers around the globe and exchange break through ideas relating to physics and engineering. It promotes high-level research and globalizes the quality exploration and spotlight on the new remarkable accomplishments in the respective fields with future trends and needs.

Dr. Lubna Farhi, Chairperson Electronic Engineering Department (SSUET), through her message as Conference Chair said that the conference is timely in view of the tremendous importance of science and technology. I look forward to the unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and network with professionals from the platform of NED University.

For more information, contact:
Deputy Director Information,
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET)
University Road, Karachi-75300, Pakistan
Mobile: 0333-2197581
Tel: +92-21-4988000-2, 4982393-474583
Fax: +92-21-4982393
Email: ahdaccani@gmail.com
Website: https://ssuet.edu.pk/

Karachi, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): National Idea Bank (NIB) Grand Competition Launch was held online and Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Ameen ul Haque was the chief guest. National Idea Bank Pakistan is a collaboration between academia, government, industry and society to identify and showcase innovative ideas to solve innate problems in Pakistan. Innovators from various cities can compete in city level competitions with winners progressing to the provincial level competitions with a chance to compete in the national level grand competition.

Addressing the ceremony, Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Ameen ul Haque, said that the technology has revolutionized everything in the world, blockchain, artificial intelligence is opening new vista of development and growth around the globe. IT exports have increased to 47% since last year and we are supplying the competitive products in the national market. He urged to find the new and innovative ideas and polish them to make it commercially viable.

Chancellor of the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Jawaid Anwar said, “Scarcity of resources, lack of collaboration and guidance youth is unable to accomplish their dreams. It is hard for them to materialize their ideas due to insufficient funds. National Idea Bank provides a platform where the people with creative potential can submit their ideas with complete confidence, and see their ideas transform into a product.”

Vice Chancellor SSUET, Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin said that the Sir Syed University is proud to be host of National Idea Bank in collaboration with Federal Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, IdeaGist and cooperative of universities that made a remarkable contribution in implementing President’s unique idea of networking for gathering creative ideas for developing NEW PAKISTAN as envisaged by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Khan.

CEO of the IdeaGist, Hassan Syed said that every problem initiates an opportunity to do something. You must work on to bring out new and innovative ideas. Responding to a question, he clarified that the patent is acquired on product, not on ideas.

Director ORIC, Rabia Noor Enam gave an impressive presentation. CEO Ignite Asim Sheheryar, former Vice Chancellor Gujrat University, Prof. Dr. Nizamuddin and Dr Aazam Arastu, also spoke on the occasion. The ceremony was concluded by the vote of thanks by the Registrar SSUET, Syed Sarfraz Ali and later question and answer session was held.

For more information, contact:
Deputy Director Information,
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET)
University Road, Karachi-75300, Pakistan
Mobile: 0333-2197581
Tel: +92-21-4988000-2, 4982393-474583
Fax: +92-21-4982393
Email: ahdaccani@gmail.com
Website: https://ssuet.edu.pk/