Karachi: Habib University held its Final Year Project Showcase on May 11, 2024, featuring a dynamic exhibition of student projects from its graduating class. The event displayed over 70 innovative projects across multiple disciplines, including Comparative Humanities, Communication and Design, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Social Development and Policy, and Computer Science, illustrating the university’s strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity.
According to Habib University, the showcase attracted esteemed guests from various professional and academic fields, such as Sheema Kermani, Dr. Faraz Hyder, Hassan Akram, and Mehermah Shafat, along with a film jury composed of noted writers, directors, animators, and designers. This diverse audience contributed to a rich dialogue surrounding the student presentations and projects on display.
Highlights from the Communication and Design program included Khadija Sohail Shafi’s mixed media installation, which explored themes of grief and memory, and “Karigari,” a mobile application developed by Vardha Azeemi and Bushra Irfan that aims to empower local artisans by providing them an online marketplace to sell traditional crafts.
In Comparative Humanities, Tasneem Ali Lanewala presented a paper that used philosophical theories to discuss the modern implications of pain management, while Samana Batul connected historical poetic genres to current social issues in her study on sectarian violence.
From the Social Development and Policy discipline, projects like Aimen’s ‘Jugaad,’ which provided a critical look at frugal innovation in response to systemic issues, and the ‘Deewarein Bolti Hain’ project, which analyzed public perceptions of wall chalkings in Karachi, were notable for their insightful analysis of local social dynamics.
Electrical and Computer Engineering students showcased significant technological solutions, including a water resource assessment software aimed at better managing Pakistan’s water resources and a smart energy management application designed to enhance the integration of renewable energy into power grids.
Computer Science contributions featured the ‘Saathi: Your Sustainable Commute Solution’ app, a project that addresses the environmental impact of commuting by promoting sustainable transportation options.
Habib University’s commitment to fostering a culture of research excellence was evident throughout the showcase, which not only highlighted the technical and creative skills of its students but also underscored the institution’s role in preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to both local and global contexts.