Lahore: Faculty of Engineering at the University of Central Punjab recently convened the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) and Board of Studies (BOS) meetings for the Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering departments. These meetings focused on evaluating academic curricula, aligning programs with industry needs, and enhancing collaboration between academia and industry experts.

According to University of Central Punjab's press release, the Mechanical Engineering Department engaged with representatives from companies such as Honda Atlas Cars, Infinity Engineering, UET Lahore, MECAS Engineering, Millat Tractors, and WASA. Discussions centered on industrial collaborations, supervised internships, industry-funded projects, and emerging engineering trends.

The Civil Engineering Department's meeting included representatives from SMEC, NESPAK, and Ittefaq Construction Associates. Their discussions focused on graduate employability, industry-driven internships, curriculum enhancement, and alignment with PEC requirements.

For the Electrical Engineering Department, experts from sectors including IC Design, Robotics, Electronics, Computing, Power, and Solar Energy participated. They discussed curriculum updates, including a proposed specialization in Electric Vehicles and revisions to the Scheme of Studies. These sessions were chaired by Dr. Faiz ul Hassan and Dean FoE, Prof. Dr. Rizwan Shad, alongside department heads.