Wah Cantt: The University of Wah, through its Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization, successfully hosted the 11th Multidisciplinary Research International Conference (MRIC-2026) from October 21-22, 2026. The event, centered around the theme "Bridging Minds, Creating Impact: Interdisciplinary Research for a Sustainable World," brought together national and international researchers to foster academic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.
According to University of Wah, the conference received 303 abstracts, including submissions from 112 external researchers. The opening session featured remarks from Prof. Dr. Amjad Hassan, Director of ORIC and Conference Chair, and a welcome address by Prof. Dr. Jameel-Un Nabi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Wah. The Chief Guest, H.E. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, emphasized the need for interdisciplinary approaches to global issues and encouraged young researchers to pursue socially relevant research.
Keynote addresses were delivered by both on-site and online speakers, including Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti, Rector of Virtual University, Islamabad, and Prof. Dr. Tahir Irfan Khan, Vice Chancellor, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology. Their presentations covered a range of research areas such as crop disease control, food security, artificial intelligence in higher education, and the ethical implications of generative AI. International speakers also addressed topics like sustainable materials, water-energy solutions, and climate resilience.
On the second day, additional keynote presentations focused on artificial intelligence for manufacturing quality control, geospatial intelligence for climate resilience, and photothermal materials for cancer treatment. Parallel research sessions spanned disciplines including Basic Sciences, Engineering, and Social Sciences, covering topics from machine learning to economic development.
The conference concluded with a souvenir-sharing ceremony, recognizing the contributions of distinguished guests and fostering academic goodwill. Through MRIC-2026, the University of Wah aims to advance research excellence and encourage interdisciplinary solutions to contemporary challenges.