Lahore: Faculty members from the University of Central Punjab shared insights from their recent industry placements at the Faculty Industry Placement Program (FIPP) Post-Placement Presentations, organized by the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization. The presentations provided an overview of the faculty members' experiences, achievements, and the potential for future university-industry collaborations.

According to University of Central Punjab, Dr. Arslan Tariq Rana, an assistant professor from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, presented his work at LAAM, where he focused on market intelligence and supplier development. His placement underscored potential partnerships with industry and opportunities for student internships, industry visits, and collaborative research projects.

Dr. Hamid Bilal, also an assistant professor from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, shared his experience at Lieta Gelato. He developed a digital psychological assessment framework that has led to an industry-funded project worth PKR 7.1 million.

Dr. Mahfooz ul Haque, a professor from the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science, discussed his placement at Pikes Soft, where he gained insights into software development, Agile project management, and artificial intelligence. His placement identified prospects for collaborative research, student internships, and curriculum development.

The event highlighted the role of FIPP in enhancing university-industry collaboration through research, student engagement, curriculum enhancement, and knowledge transfer. The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization remains committed to fostering industry engagement and innovation.