Wah, In a commendable showcase of innovation and practical application of new technologies, a team of chemical engineering students from the University of Wah clinched second place at the “Industry 4.0 and IoT Project Competition.” This event, hosted by the Industrial Engineering Department of UET Taxila, featured 45 entries from various educational institutions.

According to University of Wah, the award-winning project, titled “Enhancing Sustainability: A Smart Plant Design for the Generation of 59,000 Tons Per Year of Bio-Oil from Discarded Orange Peel,” was supervised by Dr. Saleem Iqbal, an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The student team, led by Ms. Momina Bibi and including Arooj Riaz, Usman Ali, and Muhammad Saleem Noor Bhatti, focused on converting waste orange peel into bio-oil. This project not only tackled waste management challenges but also contributed to the production of renewable energy, exemplifying the integration of Industry 4.0 and IoT technologies in developing sustainable solutions.

The university has expressed its pride in the team’s achievement, highlighting the Department of Chemical Engineering’s dedication to advancing innovative and practical solutions to pressing global issues. The project’s success is seen as a testament to the university’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology and environmental sustainability in its academic programs.