Haripur: The University of Haripur has recently facilitated a significant academic milestone by hosting an open defense session for its Ph.D. students in microbiology, attended by distinguished external experts.

According to The University of Haripur announcement issued on 04 July 2024, Professor Dr. Mohammad Anees from the Department of Microbiology at Kohat University of Science and Technology, and Professor Dr. Zeeshan Hyder from the Department of Biosciences at Comsats University, Islamabad, were invited to evaluate the doctoral candidates. Their presence marked an important step in the university’s commitment to maintaining rigorous academic standards and providing students with valuable feedback on their research.

The defense session offered a dynamic platform for the Ph.D. students to present their findings, engage in critical discussions, and receive expert opinions from Professors Anees and Hyder. This engagement not only enriched the students’ learning experience but also bolstered the university’s academic environment by highlighting cutting-edge research in microbiology.

The contributions from the external examiners were pivotal in ensuring the thorough assessment of the dissertations, guiding the students in refining their work, and fostering a culture of high-quality academic inquiry at the University of Haripur.