Korean Delegation’s Visit to University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

(1st December, 2015 to 2

nd December, 2015)

Prepared By:

Goher Iqbal Punn

Al-Khawarzimi Institute of Computer Science (KICS)

University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore

Korean Delegation at UET, Lahore:

A delegation from Korea comprising of nine faculty members and fifteen students from

various Korean universities paid a visit to University of Engineering and Technology,

Lahore recently. It was a two-day visit that lasted from 1st December to 2

nd December,

2015 in which the delegation did a number of activities such as attending and delivering

presentations, departments’ tours, interactions with the faculties and students, MOUs

signing, meeting with the Governor of the Punjab and to name a few.

Participating Universities:

The members from five universities of Korea participated, the details of which are

presented as under:

1. Gwangju University

2. Chonnam National University

3. Chonnam Province University

4. Chosun University

5. Honam University

Participating Faculty Members:

The list of professors included in the delegation is mentioned as following:

Wanseok Chai (Gwangju University)

Seokyun Lee (Gwangju University)

Younsaup Yoon (Gwangju University)

Ji Young Chang (Gwangju University)

Kyongjoo Lee (Chonnam University)

Jongman Kim (Jeonnam Provincial College)

Byungsuk Chung (Chosum University)

Daewon Chung (Honam University)

Sunmun Park (Honam University)

Participating Students:

The names of the Korean students who visited UET Lahore are dashed off below:

Shin Areum (Gwangju University)

Shin Hayoung (Gwangju University)

Jang Huiseon (Gwangju University)

Kim Sujin (Gwangju University)

JO Yongseok (Jeonnam Provincial College)

Baek Junho (Jeonnam Provincial College)

Lee Byeongmin (Chosun University)

Son Juam (Honam University)

Yun Jongpil (Honam University)

Jeong Hyeounjun (Honam University)

Cheon Dayeyeong (Honam University)

Kang Yuri (Honam University)

Kim Minjeong (Honam University)

Sim Seongseop (Honam University)

Kang Shin (Honam University)

Purpose of Visit:

The central purpose of Korean delegation behind this visit to University of Engineering

and Technology, Lahore was to have research collaborations and scholar exchange

program for which Memorandum of Understandings were signed between the two

entities – UET, Lahore and Korean Universities.

Two Days’ Activities:

The delegation spent a truly busy schedule during its two days’ visit to UET, Lahore. It

was really a pleasurable and worthwhile tour for them both officially and personally.

Day One (1st December, 2015): The distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by the

team management of Al-Khwarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS) at 10 a.m.

They were given an orientation by the Director KICS, Dr. Waqar Mahmood in Seminar

Hall at KICS.

Delegation was then taken to the various departments of UET e.g. Department of

Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Department of Electrical Engineering and Department of Product and Industrial Design

where the faculty and chairs of the respective departments gave a detailed briefing to the

delegation about the research they were carrying out in their respective departments.

Formal program started after the lunch break at about 3:00 p.m. with the recitation of the

Holy Quran and video encompassing the delegation’s tour. Dr. Waqar gave a briefing

about the importance of the seminar and ongoing research in KICS and Centre for Energy

Research and Development (CERAD). Prof. Dr. Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Vice Chancellor

of UET delivered a welcome speech, in which he thanked the Korean delegation for their

visit and emphasized the importance of research collaboration.

The vice chancellor then presented the souvenirs to the faculty and students of Korean

delegation.

In the second phase of the seminar, Mr. Ji.Y.Chang gave presentation on the topic of

‘What is Capston Design Project?’ (for details, see attached presentation on Capston

Design) and ‘Public Design of Bike Mounting Space’. The group photos were taken by

the end of the day.

Students from various departments of UET actively participated in the seminar and

showed their keen interest in the relevant presentations. The members of the delegation

along with UET officials then enjoyed a scrumptious dinner at Haveli restaurant sitting

on the roof with a very close eye-candidly mesmerizing view of the famous Badshahi

Mosque and Lahore Fort.

Day Two (2nd

December, 2015): The delegation started off their second day’s activity by

visiting Governor of the Punjab’s house in Lahore.

Delegation’s Visit at Governor of the Punjab’s House:

The delegation was invited at the Governor of the Punjab’s house. The members of the

delegation accompanied by the high officials of the University of Engineering and

Technology including Prof. Fazal Ahmad Khalid (Vice Chancellor UET, Lahore) and Dr.

Waqar Mahmood (Director KICS, UET Lahore) met Mr. Rafique Rajwana, Governor of

the Punjab on 2nd

December, 2015.

It was a pleasurable meeting with the Governor who appreciated the efforts made by both

UET and Korean universities for their collaborations/joint ventures about research and

scholar exchange programs. Mr. Rajwana also extended his support by offering the

funding in these collaborative works. By the end of the meeting, photo session along with

the respected Governor was taken place.

At 1100 hrs, Dr. Waqar Mahmood, Director Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer

Sciences (KICS), UET, Lahore, delivered a short presentation on introduction to the

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore to the participants of the delegation

from Korea upon their arrival at the campus. The presentation included an introduction to

the institution and its history.

The presentation was then followed by lunch served at the Staff Colony Club.

After lunch, the Korean guests were taken to the Seminar Hall of Chemical Engineering

Department, where the Korean professors delivered presentations to the attendees about

different projects, which were underway in different Korean universities.

The titles of different projects are as follows:

Capston Design Presentation

Development of High Efficient Indirect Evaporative Cooling System

Coolbox Electric Fan

Development of Evacuation Guidance Lighting System using LED and Laser

Energy Saving Multitap

Remote Control of LED Lighting using Bluetooth

Solar Mining Fibre Optic Coupler

Solar Powered Portable LED Lamp

Self-Generated Electricity Bicycle

After the conclusion of presentations from guest participants, presentations from different

researchers of KICS UET, Lahore were delivered. While the presentations were in

progress, tea was also served to the guest participants.

Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony:

Upon completion of the presentations, five MOUs were signed at the Vice Chancellor’s

(Dr. Fazal Ahmed Khalid) office. The details of the MOUs are given below:

MOU 1:

Hybrid Vehicle, Wind Turbine, Motors Efficiency (Honam University, CERAD,

UET)

Chonnam National University

Honam University

MOU 2:

Solar PV Solutions, Appliances, Design and Energy Efficiency

Chosun University, Gwangju University, Jeonnam Provincial College

MOU 3:

Video Surveillance System, Security, Image Processing

Chonnam National University

MOU 4:

Product & Industrial Design, Capston Design

Chosun University, Gwangju University, Honam University

Chonnam University

Joennam Provincial College

MOU 5:

Scooter Development Project

Honam University, UET Lahore

Conclusion:

The delegation enjoyed its two-day official tour thoroughly. Their stay extended to few

more days during which they were taken to various locales in the city and outstation. On

official front, the joint collaborations between Korean universities and UET Lahore

turned out to be aptly lucrative.