uw outlook spring 2016

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UW OutlookUW OutlookUW OutlookUniversity of Wah Newsletter Spring - 2016

University of Wah is not only an emerging and innovative academic powerhouse but also an exceptional institution of higher learning. In a short span of its existence, the University has been progressively moving towards becoming a Centre of Excellence in the field of higher education.

Quality is a journey on the path of continuous improvement which has no last milestone and it is this ideology that UW believes in. The University focuses not only in providing quality education in contemporary domains but also strives to make students independent in thought and action and build high moral values in them. We take pride in our dynamic and outstanding faculty, innovative pedagogical practices, state-of-art infrastructure and multi-disciplinary academic programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level.

It is heartening to inform that UW is making rapid strides in all areas of its functioning. We have recently taken major initiatives like construction of Library, Boys Hostel, and Multipurpose Hall. Besides, providing best facilities, encouraging sports and extracurricular activities for the holistic development of students is something that we encourage at the University.

thUniversity's 5 Convocation is scheduled for 23 September, 2016. I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the graduating students in general and the gold medalists and award winners in particular. I also commend UW faculty, staff and management for all they have done to bring the University to its current enviable status. Let us continue to work collectively and systematically to promote further growth of this institution and make it the natural choice of students.

Engr Khaliq ur Rehman ShadPhD (Stanford)

th4 Convocation 2016 of University of Wah was held on 04 April, 2016. Chairman POFs Board and Chairman Board of Governors-UW, Lt Gen Omar Mahmood Hayat HI (M) presided over the convocation ceremony and conferred degrees to the graduates. At the end of the ceremony 52 graduates were decorated with Gold Medals.

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University Management Names Discipline(s) Session Rubab Akbar Biosciences 2014Madiha Mukhtar Chemistry 2014Munazza Bibi Computer Sciences 2014Tayba Ayub Economics 2014Bakhtawar Saeed English 2014Mehwish Murtaza Management Sciences 2014Aqsa Mumtaz Mathematics 2014Rabia Toor Physics 2014Qurat Ul Ain Psychology 2014Saba Choudhry Sociology 2014Mamuna Mukhtar Biosciences 2016Ayesha Masood Chemistry 2016Javeria Tahseen Computer Sciences 2016Sayeda Rida Zainab Economics 2016Sana Rashid English 2016Rimsha Tanveer Education 2016Anam Khan Mathematics 2016Ayesha Rashid Statistics 2016Saad Ahmad Management Sciences 2016Aqsa Safeed Mathematics 2016Muhammad Luqman Physics 2016Shameen Afzal Psychology 2016Muhammad Adnan Electrical Engineering 2016Shaharyar Mechanical Engineering 2016Bilal Ahmed Mechatronics Engineering 2016M. Amin Khan Chemical Engineering 2016Muhammad Ali Rehman Civil Engineering 2016Neelum Nawab Management Sciences 2016Qurat Ul Ain Haider Biosciences 2016Nida Hameed Chemistry 2016Javeria Naz Computer Sciences 2016Bushra Bibi Economics 2016Tayyaba Khalil Physics 2016Mishal Mazhar Psychology 2016Tayyaba Safdar B.Ed 2016Hajira Bibi English 2016

Gold MedalistsThe list of gold medalists for the 5th Convocation is placed below

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5 Convocationth5 Convocation of UW has been scheduled on 23 September, 2016 to

confer degrees to the students of BS/ BS (Engg.)/ BBA/ B.Ed/MBA/MSc/MA/MS programs of entry sessions 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2015. The summary of graduating students is as follows:

Faculties Undergraduate Post Graduate Grand TotalEngineering 235 - 235Management Sciences 65 22 87Basic Sciences 305 168 473Computer Sciences 128 19 147Social Sciences and 87 72 159Humanities

Board of Governors' MeetingSixth meeting of the Board of Governors of the University of Wah was held on 28 April, 2016 in University Seminar Hall under the Chairmanship of Lt. Gen. Omar Mahmood Hayat HI (M), Chairman POFs Board and BOG-UW.The agenda included:

th Confirmation of Minutes of 5 Board of Governors Meeting held

on 08 April, 2015 Selection Boards a. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of Selection Board held

from 01-02 September, 2015 b. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of Selection Board for

Appointment of Principal Mashal Degree College held on 18 November, 2015

c. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of Selection Board held from 06-0 7 January, 2016

Nomination of Members for Academic Council Nomination of Members for Board of Faculty Nomination of Member for Selection Board Appointment of Chairpersons of Departments Wah Engineering College Student Fund Trust (WSFT) Institutional Performance Evaluation Standards Report (IPES) of

University of Wah Approval of Recommendations of Finance and Planning

Committee

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Finance and Planning Committee Meeting

Seventh meeting of Finance and Planning Committee of the University for budget allocation for FY 2016-17 was held on 07 April 2016. Agenda included:

th Confirmation of Minutes of 6 Finance and Planning Committee

Meeting held on 30 March, 2015th

Discussion on UW Budget 2016-17 for approval in upcoming 6 BOG meeting

HEC's Visit to UW regarding PM's Directive forQA & Good GovernanceIn order to assess institutional quality and good governance under Prime Minister's directive, a four member Review Panel comprising of high-ranking officials from academic institutions and HEC visited University of Wah on 11 February, 2016.The Review Panel included: Dr Farman-ullah (Director QEC, University of Agriculture,

Peshawar) Dr Usman Ghani (Assistant

Professor, I M Sciences, Peshawar)

Dr Shahid Ali (Assistant Professor, I M Sciences, Peshawar)

Mr Muhammad Zulfiqar (Office Assistant, HEC)

HEC's Visit Regarding PM's Directive

Visit of PEC team for Re-Accreditation ofMechanical Engineering Program

A team of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) visited Wah Engineering College from 07-08 April, 2016 for re-accreditation of Mechanical Engineering program.

Visit of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)-WEC

Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR)MeetingThird meeting of Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) was held on 31 May, 2016 on following agenda points:

nd Confirmation of Minutes of 2 Board of Advanced Studies and

Research Meeting held on 16 December, 2015 Consideration of recommendations of Faculty of Engineering Consideration of recommendations of Faculty of Basic Sciences Consideration of recommendations of Faculty of Social Sciences Approval of Recommendations of Finance and Planning

Committee

The team was given an introductory presentation by the Vice Chancellor, highlighting key facets of the University. The Panel reviewed the Parameters for Review (PFR) report of the University. The Panel was also taken on a brief visit of both University Campuses and Girls Hostel.

Dir. QA & E Cell meeting with Exec. Dir. HECDirector, QA & E Cell, University of Wah held a meeting with Executive Director, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad on 12 May, 2016 to discuss avenues of academic linkage and collaboration between University of Wah and HEC.

Brieng by Director R & D, POFs to WEC onR & D Collaboration

Director R&D, POFs held a meeting with senior faculty of Wah Engineering College on 25 May, 2016 at Seminar Hall. The objective of the meeting was to facilitate POFs to strengthen their indigenous development projects and to initiate research activities at University of Wah at under-graduate and post-graduate levels.

Brieng by Director R & D, POFs to WEC on R & D Collaboration

Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) Meeting


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A number of steps have been taken to improve IT services at the University. These include: 30 branded Core i5 computers have been purchased for up-

gradation of Computer Lab of Department of Computer Sciences A complete IP Exchange system has been purchased and installed

at Quaid and WEC Campuses to ensure that internal and external communications carried out in a secure and efficient manner.

Multimedia Display Systems have been purchased and installed at Multipurpose and Seminar Hall to fulfill the audio-visual requirements.

Labs Development

Department of Chemical Engineering has established a dedicated Computer lab equipped with 50 latest Personal Computers (PCs) to meet the students' educational requirements.

For up-gradation of Electric Machines Lab, Department of Electrical Engineering has purchased two Electro-Mechanical training systems worth Rs. 4.5 million.

Specialized equipment, worth Rs. 2.1 million, has been purchased by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering for up-gradation of its Embedded Systems Lab.

Library

Five hundred and seventy nine new original books along with their local editions have been purchased for the library at Quaid Campus.

WEC library added four hundred and fifty books.

Seminars/Workshops/Conferences/Lectures

University of Wah organized a lecture titled "CPEC - Its Significance for Pakistan" on 05 May, 2016 in UW Auditorium. Maj Gen Dr Zahir Shah HI (M), (Retd) Director / Coordinator-CPEC Planning Commission, Ministry of PDR (Planning Development and Reform) was the resource person. A large number of faculty and students attended the lecture

Construction of Main Library Construction of Boys Hostel

Multipurpose Hall Seminar Hall

Inauguration of Seminar Hall

Inauguration of Seminar Hall

Chairman POFs Board and Chairman Board of Governors, University of Wah, Lt. Gen. Omar Mahmood Hayat HI (M) inaugurated the newly-constructed Seminar Hall on Thursday 28 April, 2016 at University of Wah. Vice Chancellor, University of Wah, Prof. Dr. Khaliq Ur Rehman Shad, senior POF officials, faculty members and administration of the University were also present on the occasion.The Seminar Hall is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual presentation aids. It can accommodate up to 70 participants. It will be utilized for workshops, seminars, conferences and guest lectures by national and international resource persons. Chairman POFs Board inspected the facility after the inauguration and was appreciative of the efforts and vision of the university management in materializing and developing University's infrastructure.

IT ServicesInfrastructure DevelopmentUniversity of Wah has undertaken a large number of infrastructure development projects. Updated status of these projects is as under:1. Multipurpose Hall Completed2. Seminar Hall Completed3. Faculty Lounge Completed4. Pedestrian Bridge Completed5. GT Road Entrance Gate In progress6. Construction of Main Library In progress7. Construction of Boys hostel In progress

Lecture on 'CPEC-Its Signicance for Pakistan'

Departmental society of Department of Chemistry, Yaqoot-e-Chemia, organized a lecture on "The Holy Quran and Bio mimicry" on 26 May, 2016. Renowned scientist, Prof. Dr. Farzana


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Latif Ansari (TI) was the guest speaker. The lecture was followed by a poster competition related to Chemistry in life

A one day training workshop titled 'Training Workshop on Preparation of SARs' was organized by Quality Assurance & Enhancement Cell (QA&E C) on 06 April, 2016 at UW Seminar Hall to formally commence the Self-Assessment Process of the University as per HEC requirements. Air Cdre Abdul Wahab Motla (Retd) was the resource person. Prof Dr Khaliq Ur Rehman Shad, Vice Chancellor, University of Wah, Program Team (PT) members from all departments and faculty members attended the session. The Program Team (PT) members were trained comprehensively in the eight criteria in Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) as laid down by the HEC

Department of Mechatronics Engineering organized a lecture on Brain Computer Interaction on 22 March, 2016 at Wah Engineering College. Dr Nauman Naseer from Air University, Islamabad was the resource person. The faculty members and final year students of Mechatronics Engineering attended the lecture

Department of Civil Engineering in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council, organized a lecture titled 'Introduction to Digital Image Processing using MATLAB', on 30 May, 2016 at Civil Engineering Computer lab, Wah Engineering College. Dr Fawad Ahmed, HITEC University, Taxila was the resource person. A large number of participants attended.

Department of Electrical Engineering in collaboration with Pakistan Engineering Council organized a lecture titled "3D Printing Services & Solutions” on 26 May, 2016 by IEEE Student Chapter at Wah Engineering College. Mr. Hammad Shafqat, Vice Chairman, IEEE Young Professionals Islamabad Section, was the

Lecture on 'The Holy Quran and Biomimicry'

Training Workshop on Preparation of SARs

Lecture on 'Introduction to Digital Image Processing using MATLAB'

guest speaker. A large number of participants attended the lecture. Department of Civil Engineering organized a lecture titled

“Water Resources Runoff of the Indus Basin under Changing Climate; Concerns and Challenges" on 01 June 2016 in University Auditorium. Dr Zulfiqar Ahmad, Chairman Mari Petroleum Ltd, Islamabad, was the guest speaker. A large number of students and faculty members attended the lecture.

A lecture titled 'Research & Development' was organized on 29 July, 2016 at UW Seminar Hall. Dr. Arif Masood from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign was the resource person. Vice Chancellor, Principal WEC, Deans, University Directors, Chairpersons and PhD faculty attended the event.

Lecture on Research and Development

Faculty members and students from Department of Biosciences attended a seminar titled "GFP and its Applications in Life Sciences Research" on 19 February, 2016 organized by Department of Microbiology, University of Haripur, KPK

Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed attended 2nd National Symposium on Thematic Research in Social Sciences from 25 – 26 February, 2016 at Higher Education Commission, Islamabad

Ms. Razia Virk attended seminar on "Next Generation Sequencing" from 25 March - 15 April, 2016 at National Center for Bioinformatics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori attended the training workshop on "Research Designs, Data Collection, Techniques, Writing Skills and Technical Editing and Production of Quality Research" from 21-26 March, 2016 organized by IRI Department IIUI

Mr. Nasir Mehmood, Chairperson Department of Management Sciences, and Mr. Muhammad Hamza Shahab, Lecturer Management Sciences, attended 3rd Deans and Directors Conference from 17 – 18 February, 2016 arranged by National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) at Lahore.

Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed, Chairperson Department of Education and Ms. Noshaba Zulfiqar, Lecturer Department of Management Sciences, attended three days workshop titled "Youth Social Entrepreneurship" from 13 - 15 June, 2016 at UET, Taxila

Department of Pak Studies & Islamic Studies attended two day workshop titled "Role of Teachers in Social Cohesion & Religious Harmony" from 01 - 02 June, 2016 organized by Pak Institute for Peace Studies at Murree

Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori , Department of Education attended a Ph.D. Synopsis Writing workshop from 16-22 May, 2016 at AIOU, Islamabad

Ms. Aisha Irfan, Department of Education attended MS Education workshop on "Measurement and Evaluation" from 02-11 May, 2016 at AIOU, Islamabad

Mr. Muhammad Salman, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, participated in a foreign funded R & D project competition "5th TET Proje Pazari" on 04 April, 2016, in Istanbul, Turkey


2-Days MATLAB WorkshopTwo days workshop on MATLAB software was held on 26 February and 04 March, 2016. It was arranged by ASME WEC Chapter. Mr. Sajid Hussain, Lecturer, Department of Mechatronics Engineering was the resource person. The workshop helped students in understanding the power and utility of this unique programming tool for Math Works.

Participation in International MechanicalEngineering Convention '16Two teams consisting of ten students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, representing ASME WEC Chapter, participated in International Mechanical Engineering Convention (IMEC) '16 held from 08-10 April, 2016 at GIKI. The students won

st nd1 prize in TURZINE (Turbine Design) competition and 2 position in Human Powered Vehicle competition.

Participation in All Pakistan Design, Build andFly Contest'16

Two teams consisting of ten students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, representing ASME WEC Chapter, participated in Design, Build and Fly Contest '16, held during 15-17

rdApril, 2016 at GIKI. Our team secured 3 position.

Speed Wiring Competition – IEEE WEC Chapter

WEC-IEEE Student Chapter of Electrical Engineering Department in collaboration with Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) organized a Speed Wiring competition on 26 May, 2016 at Wah Engineering College.

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Co/Extra-curricular ActivitiesEstablishment of Clubs and Societies-UWUniversity of Wah established various clubs and societies in April 2016. These clubs and societies are comprised of elected students (office bearers) who will co-ordinate and manage various extra-curricular activities through various clubs / societies of the University. These clubs / societies include Debating Club, Fine Arts Club, Environmental Club, Sports Club, Outdoor Activities Club, Media & Mass Communication Society, Social Services Club, and Blood Donation Society. This student body will work under the guidance of the Students' Affairs Committee (SAC).

Brig Khalid M Anwar (Retd), Director QA&E Cell, Dr. Samina Rashid, Chairperson Department of Psychology and Ms. Habiba Shaheen, Lecturer Department of Psychology, attended a two day w o r k s h o p t i t l e d " G e n d e r M a i n s t r e a m i n g i n H i g h e r Education" from 15-16 April, 2016 at Preston University, Islamabad

Ms Syeda Noreen Batool, Asst Dir QA&E Cell, attended a national event titled 'Quality Assurance in Higher Education' on 17 June, 2016 organized by Quality and Productivity Society of Pakistan (QPSP) at Riphah International University, Rawalpindi.

Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed and Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori from Department of Education attended and moderated sessions in the International Conference on Innovation in Teaching and Learning from 25 – 26 April, 2016 at IIUI

Mr. Irfan Haider, Department of Chemistry, attended in symposium on "Functional Nanomaterials for Catalysis and Energy Conversion" on 16 May, 2016 organized by Department of Chemistry, UET, Lahore

Workshop on'Gender Mainstreaming in

Higher Education'

Activities of ASME WEC Chapter-2016

WEC Techtronix '16WEC Techtronix '16 was organized with the collaboration of American Society of Mechanical Engineers WEC Chapter from 06-07 May, 2016 in order to involve students of different engineering disciplines into challenging competitions. A large number of students from WEC and Quaid Campuses participated in various modules which included Brain of WEC, Icy Pole Bridge Building, Projectile Marina, Bottle Buoyancy, Egg Hedge, 3D-Student Design Challenge, T-Shirt Designing, News Paper Tower Competition, Straw Tower and Mock Interviews. The event concluded with award of certificates and cash prizes.

WEC Techtronix'16

Annual Inter-Departmental BilingualDeclamation Contest 2016 – WEC

th7 Annual Inter-departmental Bilingual Declamation Contest was held on 10 March, 2016 in POFIT Hall, Wah Engineering College. Students from all departments of UW participated in the said competition. Prof Dr Aftab Sadiq, Principal WEC, was chief guest of the event. In Urdu Debate contest, Department of Mechatronics

st ndEngineering secured 1 position whereas the 2 position was won by Department of Mechanical Engineering.

stIn English Debate contest, 1 position was secured by Department of Civil Engineering. Department of Electrical Engineering was declared overall winner of the contest. The event concluded with the prize distribution ceremony. Prof. Dr Aftab Sadiq, distributed prizes among winners and participants.

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Establishment of American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE) - WEC ChapterCivil Professional Society (C.P.S) submitted the “Statement of Intent to Establish ASCE WEC Student Chapter” to American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on 09 May 2016. ASCE accepted the afore-mentioned form and set a probation year for the student body, starting from June 2016 up till June 2017.

Civil Mania 2016 – WECCivil Professional Society (CPS) organized an event titled 'Civil Mania' from 14-16 March, 2016 at Wah Engineering College. Students from all departments took active part in the competitions.Department of Civil Engineering won Popsicle Bridge-Building, Speed making SFD and BMD and Quiz of General Engineering Concept competitions, whereas Egg Drop competition was won by Department of Mechanical Engineering. Glider Plane competition was won by Department of Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering.

Popsicle Bridge-Building

Inauguration Ceremony of IEEE StudentChapter-WEC

Faculty members and students from Department of Electrical Engineering organized inauguration ceremony of WEC Chapter of 'Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) on 26 May, 2016 at Wah Engineering College. Prof. Dr. Aamir Hanif, Chairperson Department of Electrical Engineering, was chief guest on this occasion. A number of faculty members and students attended the ceremony.

Participation in HITEC Olympiad

Students from University of Wah participated in HITEC Olympiad organized from 05-07 May, 2016 by HITEC University, Taxila. Department of Computer Sciences participated in Table Tennis and

nd rdSketching competitions and secured 2 and 3 positions respectively.

HITEC Olympiad

Participation in Mega Challenge (MC-16)All-Pakistan Youth Carnival was organized from 05 – 06 March, 2016 at Qayyum Sports Complex under the aegis of Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Department of Computer Sciences participated in Sketching competition and

stsecured 1 position.

Participation in NUST Olympiad

Students from University of Wah participated in NUST Olympiad organized from 05-08 May, 2016 at Islamabad. This mega event brings diverse participants to display their talents and abilities. Department of Computer Sciences participated in Sketching

rdcompetition and secured 3 position.

Participation in PiON'16 Students from University of Wah participated in PiON'16 organized from 22 - 24 April, 2016 by Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad. Department of Mechanical

st ndEngineering secured 1 position in 3D modeling whereas 2 position was secured by Department of Computer Sciences in Speed Programming.

NUST Olympiad

Participation in IST Youth Carnival Students from University of Wah participated in IST Youth Carnival organized from 01-02 April, 2016 by Institute of Space Technology

st (IST), Islamabad. Department of Physics secured 1 position in ndGhazal competition and 2 position in photon fun. Department of

rdChemistry won 3 prize in singing competition. Department of rdBiosciences won 3 position in Urdu story writing competition.

Participation in Civonia 2.0 - WECStudents from Department of Civil Engineering participated in event titled 'Civonia 2.0' from 25-29 April, 2016 organized by ICE Students' Chapter, UET Taxila. The students won Bridge Building competition.

Annual Flower Arrangement Competitionth8 Annual Flower Arrangement competition was organized by

Department of Biosciences in Multipurpose Hall, University of Wah on 29 April, 2016. There were four categories in the event i.e. Fresh Flower Arrangement, Dry Flower Arrangement, Miniature Gardening and Pencil Sketching. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr Khaliq Ur Rehman Shad SI (M), inaugurated the event and visited floral arrangements. He appreciated efforts of participants.

stDepartment of English stood 1 in the Pencil Sketching competition nd rdwhereas Department of Biosciences secured 2 and 3 positions.


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st In Dry Flower Arrangement, Department of Psychology secured 1ndposition, Department of Computer Sciences secured 2 position and

rdthe 3 position was secured by Department of Education. Department st ndof Statistics stood 1 in Miniature Gardening competition. 2 position

was secured by Department of Mathematics and Physics whereas the rd3 position was secured by Department of Biosciences. In Fresh

st ndFlower Arrangement Department of Statistics stood 1 . 2 position was secured by Departments of Chemistry and English whereas the

rdDepartment of Computer Sciences secured 3 position. Department of Biosciences was declared the overall winner and received the

thGrand Trophy for 8 Annual Flower Arrangement Competition 2016.

8th Annual Flower Arrangement Competition 2016

Agro Tech Park Competition-2016

An Agro Tech Park competition was arranged on 08 April, 2016 by Department of Biosciences. Three hundred students from University of Wah took active part in the Competition. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr Khaliq Ur Rehman Shad SI (M), was chief guest. Department of

st ndPhysics got 1 position, Department of Biosciences secured 2 rdposition and 3 position was won by Department of Biosciences.

Blood Donation Camp Quaid CampusA blood donation camp was organized by M/S Jamila Sultana Foundation on 16 March, 2016 at Quaid Campus. A large number of students, faculty members and staff of UW participated in this noble cause.

Education Expos 2016

Express News Education & Career ExpoAn Education and Career Expo was organized from 11 - 12 May, 2016 by Express News in Pak-China Friendship Center, Islamabad. Students from Department of Computer Sciences participated in the Fashion Show held in the event.

DAWN Education ExpoUniversity of Wah participated in 'DAWN Education Expo-2016' organized by DAWN Group from 13-14 February, 2016 at Jinnah Convention Centre. UW team set up the University stall, highlighting academic programs offered and educational activities of the University and its constituent colleges. Potential students and their parents visited the University stall and showed keen interest in the offered programs.

DAWN Education Expo-2016

College Fair-Beaconhouse School SystemsUniversity of Wah participated in College Fair arranged by Beaconhouse School, Wah Cantt branch on 24 March, 2016.Faculty members and students from Quaid and WEC campuses were present at the stall to share information and their experiences with the visitors. Informative material was handed over to visitors. Projects made by engineering students were also displayed on the stall. The visitors showed a lot of interest in these projects.

Agro Tech Park Competition 2016

Blood Donation Camp-UW

College Fair-Beaconhouse School, Wah Cantt

Social Sciences Expo 2016 The first ever largest Social Sciences Expo of Asia was held from 24 - 25 February, 2016 in Pak-China Friendship Center, Islamabad. The aim of this expo was to highlight the importance of social sciences. Faculty members and students from Departments of English, Psychology and Islamic Studies and Pak Studies attended the

ndworkshops. Department of English secured 2 position in Quiz competition.

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Farewell Party 2016-UW

Boys' TeamEvent Winning DepartmentCricket Computer SciencesBadminton Management SciencesVolleyball Computer Sciences Basketball Chemistry Table Tennis Computer Sciences Tug of War Computer Sciences

Girls' TeamBadminton BiosciencesVolleyball PhysicsBadminton Biosciences

The faculty won the cricket match from Admin. In athletics, students of Department of Computer Sciences won three competitions and students of Department of Chemistry was winner of one competition. Department of Mathematics came up as an emerging department in annual sports week. Department of Computer Sciences was awarded the General Trophy. Award for best sportsman was given to student of Department of Management Sciences and best sports woman was from Department of Physics. The Vice Chancellor congratulated successful students and appreciated the efforts of organizing team(s) towards making the event a success.

Farewell Party 2016-UWThe following departments organized farewell parties for their outgoing students: Department of Mathematics arranged a farewell party on 14 May,

2016 for the outgoing students at Ordnance Club. A variety program was presented by Departmental Dramatics Club on the occasion

Department of English arranged a farewell party on 21 May, 2016 at Green Lagoon Restaurant, Wah Cantt. The students participated wholeheartedly and the outgoing students were given souvenirs by juniors.

Department of Biosciences arranged a farewell party on 22 May, 2016 at Wah Continental Hotel

Department of Chemistry organized a farewell party on 28 May, 2016 for outgoing students at Ordnance Club. The colorful event included funny skits, song performances and dubs mashes which were highly appreciated by students

Department of Education arranged a farewell party on 02 June, 2016 at POF Guest House

SPORTSAnnual Sports and Cultural Week 2016-UWAnnual Sports and Cultural Week 2016 was organized at University of Wah from 25 - 29 April, 2016. Competitions organized included Qirat, Naat, Essay Writing (English and Urdu), Declamation (English and Urdu), Drama, Bait Bazi and a number of sports competitions. Students and faculty members actively participated in all events.Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at University Auditorium on 29 April, 2016 to honor the achievements of successful students. Vice Chancellor University of Wah, Prof. Dr. Khaliq Ur Rehman Shad, was the chief guest on this occasion. Medals were awarded to the winners.

Event Winning DepartmentQirat Contest MathematicsNaat Contest PhysicsEnglish Essay Writing Competition PhysicsUrdu Essay Writing Competition ChemistryEnglish Declamation Contest BiosciencesUrdu Declamation Contest ChemistryDrama Contest Faculty of EngineeringBait Bazi Competition Faculty of Basic Sciences

A large number of students and faculty took active part in various sports activities. Results of the sports competition held during the week are as follows.

Annual Sports and Cultural Week 2016-UW

Sports Week 2016-WECInter-departmental sports competitions were held from 09 to 13 May, 2016 in WEC. Prof. Dr. A. K. Salariya, Dean of Engineering was the distinguished guest on the opening ceremony of Sports Week-2016. In the opening address, it was emphasized that such events should be held from time to time along with academics as they enhance mental and physical capabilities. A large number of students, faculty, staff and spectators attended the event.

Sports Week 2016-WEC


Dr. Shazia Naheed, Department of Chemistry, has completed her PhD degree in November 2015 from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Mr. Irfan Haider, Department of Chemistry, has completed his PhD course work in February 2015 from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Mr. Ali Javed, Department of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded DAAD-Scholarship for PhD studies in Germany. He proceeded to Germany on 26 May, 2016

Faculty Development

Funded Projects

Asst. Prof. Dr. Syed Waqas Hassan, Department of Biosciences, has submitted a project proposal titled “Regulated Synthesis of Tuberculosis Antigens through Tomato Plastid Genome for Oral Immunization”, worth Rs.3.26 million to HEC under NRPU

Department of Electrical Engineering, has nominated seventeen Final Year Projects for the grant of funds by ICT Research Initiative Program 2015-16

Mr. Mughees Sarwar, Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering, has been granted an amount of Rs.70,000 from UW research fund for year 2015-2016 for carrying out a project titled “Design and Implementation of GSM Smart Energy Meter to reduce Load Shedding and Cost of Energy”

Introduction of Additional Academic Program Department of Economics and Department of Psychology have launched MS program in Fall 2016.

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Prize Distribution Ceremony-WECA prize distribution ceremony was held on 15 June, 2016 at POFIT Hall. Prof Dr Aftab Sadiq, Principal WEC, distributed prizes among winners of Sports Week. Merit and appreciation certificates were awarded to faculty and students.

Industrial Linkages

Ninety students from Department of Electrical Engineering will get practical training (internship) in ten different organizations/ industries during summer vacations /semester 2016 as under:

a. Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF)b. Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)c. Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC)d. Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC)

Prize Distribution Ceremony-WEC

Ms. Fakhra Ghafoor, Department of Physics, has been selected to th present poster presentation at 38 International Conference of

high energy physics 2016 at CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA Durr-e-Adan Fatima and Sidra Saleem of Department of

Biosciences received trophy for Best Social Farmer Agro-Tech Park

Awards/ Honors Achieved

A team of ISPR visited Wah Engineering College on 25 February, 2016 for preparation/ recording of documentary film of different areas of WEC including Academic Block, Labs and sports grounds etc.

Visit of ISPR team to Wah Engineering College

A six member team from Clifton Studio, Lahore visited University of Wah on 20 April, 2016 for photographic coverage of different locations / areas of the University.

Exclusive Photographic Coverage of POFs

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Pre-1 Year Coaching ClassesIn the wake of stiff competition sometimes it becomes difficult for students to jump the level from SSC to HSSC. To accommodate students to cover the course and secure better grades, MDC offered

stresult oriented Pre-1 Year coaching classes (free of charge) during May, 2016.After successful completion of these classes, Parent Teacher meetings were arranged to discuss the progress of students and address their issues.

e. Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT)f. Thal Industries Sugar Mill Layyahg. Kohinoor Textile LTD.h. Dewan Cement LTDi. Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO)j. WAPDA Academy Faisalabad

Pre-1st Year Coaching Classes-MDC

Farewell Party at Mashal Degree CollegeFarewell party was held on 26 March, 2016 in Mashal Degree College for students of Intermediate Part-II. The stage performances were entertaining. All students participated with great enthusiasm.


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4. Syeda Samar Shahid Bokhari, “Greek Ancient Mythology- A Replica of Human Life vs. the Life Refraction to the Delusion”, The Explorer, Islamabad: Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 02 (04), pp. 103-106, 2016

5. Syeda Samar Shahid Bokhari, “The Seagull – Surging Elements of Modern Realistic Expressionism”, The Explorer, Islamabad: Journal of Social Sciences ISSN:2411-0132(E), 2411-5487(P), Vol.02, Issue (07), July 2016

6. Syeda Samar Shahid Bokhari, “Study of Mythology in the Context of Structuralists Theoretical Framework”, The Explorer, Islamabad: Journal of Social Sciences ISSN:2411-0132(E), 2411-5487(P), Vol. 02, Issue (08), August 2016

7. Syeda Samar Shahid Bokhari and Jamil Ahmed Sheikh, “Women Social Stratum: Traditional Mindset vs. Inside Realism”, Science International, Vol. 28 (03), 2016

8. Mehwish Iftikhar, Muhammad Umer Shahid and Hamza Shahab, “Customer Satisfaction Level in Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking (A Case of Pakistan)”, Journal of Management Info, Vol. 09(01), pp. 21-59, 2016

9. Muhammad Sardaraz, Muhammad Tahir and Ataul Aziz Ikram, “Advances in High Throughput DNA Sequence Data Compression”, Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.1142 / s0219720016300021, 2016

10. Fazal Haq, Hazrat Ali, Muhammad Shuaib, Malik Badshah, Syed Waqas Hassan and Hasan Javed Chaudhary, “Recent Progresses in Bioethanol from Ligno-Cellulosic Materials: A Review”, International Journal of Green Energy, Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.1080/15435075.2015.1088855, 2016

Papers Presented in Conferences:1. Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed and Jamil Ahmed Sheikh, “In the Name

of Kafalla System: A Case Study of Pakistani Migrant to Saudi Arabia”, International Conference on Migration and Development in South Asia, Sargodha University, Sargodha, 17-18 February, 2016

2. Dr. Muhammad Idrees, “Green Fluorescent Proteins and Whole Cell Biosensor”, GFP and its Applications in Life Sciences

Research Publications /Papers Presented in Conferences

Research Publications:

Research at University of Haripur, Haripur, 19 Feb 20163. Zeenat Haq, “Evaluation of Chemical Relationship of

Partheniumhysterophorus Linn. On Germination and Seedling Growth of Some Economically Important Vegetables”, GFP and its Applications in Life Sciences Research at University of Haripur, Haripur, 19 Feb 2016

4. Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed and Jamil Ahmed Sheikh, “Role of Islamic Waqaf in Reduction of Poverty”, International Conference on Islamic Charity and Social Development in Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 09 – 10 March, 2016

5. Jamil Ahmed Sheikh, Shuaib Farooq and Zakia Batool, “Charity and Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Taxila”, International Conference on Islamic Charity and Social Development in Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, 09-10, March 2016

6. Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed, “Inter Consultation for Enhancing Organizational Capabilities in Companies”, International Conference on Indigenous Resource Management: Challenges and Opportunities, University of Management Sciences and Information Technology, Kotli, Azad Kashmir, 14 – 15 April, 2016

7. Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed, “Relationship between Attitudes of Students Toward Latest Technology at Secondary Level: A Comparative Study”, International Conference on Innovation in Teaching and Learning, International Islamic University, Islamabad, 25 – 26 April, 2016

8. Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori, “Times to Learn with Pace OERs: The Open Education Resources: A Comparative Study”, International Conference on Innovation in Teaching and Learning, International Islamic University, Islamabad, 25 – 26 April, 2016

9. Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori, “Social Support: A Motivating Pathway towards Achievement”, 1st International Social Sciences Conference on Bridging the Blur in Social Sciences: Approaching the Changing World of Academic Exploration, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta, 26 – 27 April, 2016

10. Muhammad Zain and Hamza Shahab, “Effect of Marketing Myopia on Firm's Long Term Performance and Customer Loyalty”, International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Business Management (ICIEBM), Iqra University, Karachi, 04-05 June, 2016

Study / Recreational Trips Department of Physics arranged a recreational trip on 16 and 18

May, 2016 to NCP, Islamabad Department of Statistics arranged a recreational trip on 28 May,

2016 to Abshar and Harnoi Department of Computer Sciences arranged a faculty trip on 09

April, 2016 to Mushk Puri Department of Chemistry arranged an industrial trip on 03 March,

2016 to Attock Oil Refinery Ltd., Morgah Department of Chemistry arranged following industrial trips: a. Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd. Rawalpindi on 24 March,

2016 b. Qarshi Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Hattar (KPK) on 12 April, 2016



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c. National Center for Physics, Islamabad on 12 April, 2016 Department of Management Sciences arranged a one day

recreational trip on 26 March, 2016 to Lahore Department of Psychology arranged a recreational trip on 26

March, 2016 to Khewra Salt Mines and Kallar Kahar In order to dovetail both academia and professionalism,

Department of Chemical Engineering has arranged following study trips:

a. Dewaan Cement Industry on 17 May, 2016 b. Bestway Cement Industry on 26 May, 2016 Students from Department of Mechanical Engineering visited the

following places: a. PAC, Kamra on 24 February,2016 and 29 March, 2016 b. Ghazi Barotha Hydro Power Plant on 11 March, 2016 c. POF Ice Making Plant on 25 March, 2016 and 31 May, 2016 d. Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) , Rawalpindi on 01 June,

2016 e. POF Power Plant on 08 June, 2016 Students from Department of Electrical Engineering visited

following places: a. Heavy Electrical Complex, Hattar, from 25 -26 April, 2016 b. FECTO Cement on 03 May, 2016 c. National Institute of Electronics (NIE), Islamabad on 16 and

19 May, 2016 d. Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technology on 24

and 25 May, 2016 e. Bestway Cement on 30 May, 2016 Eighteen members of ASME-WEC planned an excursion trip to

Islamabad on 27 February, 2016. They visited different recreational spots like Faisal Mosque, Saidpur Village and Pir Sohawa

Department of Civil Engineering arranged following study trips / visits:

a. Survey of Pakistan on 09 March, 2016 b. Pakistan Metrological Department on 10 March, 2016 c. Bestway Cement on 25 March, 2016 d. Water Purification Plant, POF on 12 April, 2016 e. Pakistan Railway on 15 April, 2016 f. Islamabad International Airport Project on 05 May, 2016 Students from Department of Mechatronics Engineering visited

English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) on 10 May, 2016 in Hattar Industrial State

Study and Recreational Trips

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