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1. HEC support to Development Projects at selected universities…………………………………….2 

1.1 Air University, Islamabad…………………………………………………………………...3 

1.2 Bahria University, Islamabad………………………………………………………………5 

1.3 Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad………………………7 

1.4 Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Islamabad…………9 

1.5 Institute of Space And Technology, Islamabad …………………………………….11 

1.6 National University of Science & Technology, Rawalpindi……………………..13 

1.7 Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Rawalpindi…………18 

1.8 University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila……………………………………24 

2. University wise approved supervisors……………………………………………………………..….37 

3. National Research Program for Universities (NRPU)………………………………………….39 

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An overview of HEC funded Development Projects at selected 

Engineering Universities 

Research suggests that public policy plays an important role in shaping national innovative capacity by 

determining human capital investments and creating incentives for innovation. Countries that have increased 

their innovative capacities have invested heavily in science and engineering education. In economies such as 

Pakistan engineering universities are the main drivers of nascent industrial sector and hence assume great 

importance. They groom the manpower required by industry and provide the vitally important universityindustry 

linkage for product development and research. This report summarizes the efforts made by HEC to 

spearhead the promotion of research and excellence in learning by providing the necessary academic 

infrastructure, networking and IT facilities and research equipment at selected engineering universities of 

Rawalpindi\Islamabad and Taxila. The universities included in this sample are: 

1. Air University 

2. Bahria University 

3. Comsats Institute of Information Technology 

4. Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology 

5. Institute of Space technology Islamaba 

6. National University of science & Technology (NUST) 

7. Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS) 

8. University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila 

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1.1 AIR UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD 

AIR UNIVERSITY-AT- A GLANCE 

Year of Establishment 2001 

Major Disciplines Offered 

Management Sciences, Mechanical 

Engineering, Mechatronics 

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 

Computer Science, Avionics 

Engineering, Aerospace 

Engineering, English Literature 

Students’ Strength 1945 

Faculty Strength 183 

Development Projects 

funded by HEC in the field 

of Engineering 

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1.1.1 Establishment of laboratories for Faculty of Engineering, Computer and 

Manufacturing Sciences; Air University, Islamabad 

The objective of the project is to establish four laboratories for Faculty of Engineering, Computers and Management 

Sciences (FECAMS) to enhance academic / research activities. 

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PROJECT-AT- A GLANCE 

Initiation Date 05.06.2003 

Total Capital Cost 

Category 

Implementing Agency 

Status 

Rs. 10.000 million 

Central Labs 

Air University 

Completed 

1.1.2 Establishment of Institute of Avionics and Aerospace (IAA) at Air University, 

Islamabad 

The objective of the project are to establish Institute of Avionics & Aeronautical Engineering (IAA) and labs of Avionics 

Integration, Aeronautics Sensors and Systems, Radar/ECM, Electro Optics, Material and Structures, Thermo Fluids, 

Dynamics and Strength, Aerodynamics. To develop scientific and technological base in the country for acquiring generic 

know-how leading to applied research in the field of Avionics and Aeronautics. To provide highly qualified trained 

professional engineers - the annual output would be Ph.D. - 25 and MS-50.To identify acquire and develop core 

technologies to stay abreast with the state-of-the-art R&D in the field of avionics and aeronautic to reduce dependence on 

foreign technology 




Category 


Status 


Infrastructure Development 

Air University 

Ongoing 

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1.2 BAHRIA UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD 

BAHRIA UNIVERSITY-AT- A GLANCE 



Management Sciences, Engineering 

and Computer Sciences, Earth and 

Environmental Sciences, Marine 

and Maritime Sciences, Humanities 

and Social Sciences, Professional 

Psychology, Medical Sciences 



Development Projects funded 

by HEC in the field of 

Engineering 

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1.2.1 Establishment of Electrical Engineering Department at Bahria University 

(Islamabad & Karachi Campuses) 

The objective of the project is Provision of lab equipments and furniture for 4 Elect. Engg. Labs each at Islamabad and 

Karachi for use of 400 - 480 BE students. Starting of 4-year degree programme at both campuses with annual induction of 

100 - 120 students. Provision of books and journals for the programme. To help bridge the gap in supply & demand 

particularly when the expansion in the field of universal communication has become unstoppable worldwide. Sending 10 

MS and 10 BE qualified faculty members abroad to do Ph.D. and MS respectively in the Engineering subjects. 

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Category 


Status 



Bahria University 

Ongoing 

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1.3 COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad 

CIIT -AT- A GLANCE 



Computer Science, Health 

Informatics, Electrical Engineering, 

Chemical Engineering, Business 

Administration, Project Management, 

Energy Management, Development 

Studies, Sciences, Biosciences , 

Environmental Sciences, 

Meteorology, Pharmacy, Architecture 


Faculty Strength 1,456 

Development Projects funded by 

HEC in the field of Engineering 

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1.3.1 Strengthening of the Telecom Engineering Department at the COMSATS Institute 

of IT, Islamabad 

The objective is to strengthen the Telecommunication Engineering Department at CIIT. Procurement of equipment for 

Digital and Analog Electronics Lab, Digital and Analog Communication Lab., Data Communication and Simulation Lab. 

Purchase of essential books/ subscription of few selected journals and periodicals for library. The strengthening of 

Department would provide teaching/ research facilities to approx. 600 - 700 students, 15-20 teaching faculty and is likely 

to significantly contribute in the production of approx. 200 graduates in two years time 





Category 


Central Labs 

CIIT 

1.3.2 Establishment of Telecom and I.T. Labs. at COMSATS Institute of Information 

Technology at Lahore. 

The objectives of the project are to set up Communication System Lab, Internetworking Lab., and RF/Microwave 

Communication Lab. The project will provide state-of-the-art facilities in lab work to about 500 students. To produce 

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competent engineering workforce that fits the requirement of the country and adaptable to the advanced and changing 

technology in the knowledge-economy era. To encompass new approaches to learning with greater industry participation. 

To nurture highly competent engineering workforce accustomed to innovative thinking that provides continuous flow of 

ideas. To produce competent engineering workforce with high morals and a sense of responsibility through inculcating (in 

them) basic tenants of Islam and ethics. 


Initiation Date 24-09-06 



Category 


Central Labs 

CIIT 

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1.4 FEDERAL URDU UNIVERSITY OF ARTS, SCIENCE & 

TECHNOLOGY,ISLAMABAD 

FEDERAL URDU UNIVERSITY-AT- A GLANCE 



Basic Sciences, Electrical Engineering, 

Management Sciences, Pharmaceutical 

Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, Arts 

and Humanities 





Engineering 

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1.4.1 Establishment of Department of Electronics Engineering with Specialization in 

Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Engineering, Federal Urdu Univ. of 

Arts, Science & Technology, Islamabad, 

The objective of this project is to establish department of Electronics Engineering with Specialization in 

Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Engineering. 




Category 




Federal Urdu University 

1.4.2 Strengthening of Electronics and Telecom Engg. Department of Federal Urdu 

University of Arts, Science and Technology, Islamabad. 

The Objective of this project is Procurement of equipments for undergraduate 5 existing and 4 new labs for 800 students 

.Purchase of furniture, books and journals for the Department of Electrical Engineering and fixture for labs. 

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Category 



Central Labs 

Federal Urdu University 

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1.5 INSTITUTE OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY, ISLAMABAD 

IST AT- A GLANCE 



Aerospace Engineering, 

Communication Systems 

Engineering (CSE). Materials 

Science & Engineering, Remote 

Sensing (RS) & Geo-Information 

Science (GISc), Satellite 

Engineering, Welding Engineering, 

Electronics Engineering 





Engineering 

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1.5.1 Strengthening of Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad 

The objective of the project is to establish a degree awarding institute of international standard and to educate / train and 

also induct currently qualified computationally-adept personnel. To develop infrastructure for Academic, Administration, 

Auditorium, Sports Complex, Student Community Centre and Campus Housing. Faculty Development - training of approx 

20 personnel is envisaged in doctoral programme selected on merit, qualified Ph.D. degree holders will also be directly 

inducted. Provide resources to researchers to patent or license domestically and abroad. 




Category 




IST 

1.5.2 Construction of Visiting Faculty Hostel at Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad 

The basic purpose is to make infrastructure / facilities for additional related disciplines envisioned in strengthening and 

up-gradation program of IST. To provide accommodation to foreign faculty and short-term visiting faculty to include their 

boarding/lodging and on-campus housing to foreign faculty. To strengthen doctoral degree programmed in emerging area 

of space related disciplines i.e. Aerospace Engineering, Communication Systems Engineering, Space Sciences, 

Computational Mathematics & Operation Research and Material Science Engineering. 

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Category 



Residential Facilities 

IST 

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1.6 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY, 

RAWALPINDI 

NUST UNIVERSITY-AT- A GLANCE 



Engineering, Information Technology, 

Medical and Management Sciences 





Engineering 

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1.6.1 Development of Grid Enabled Knowledge Management System through Joint 

Collaboration between (NUST), Pakistan and Caltech, USA 

The objective of this project is Technology transfer in state-of-the-art computational infrastructure development and to 

develop a Grid enabled knowledge management system software. Efforts have been made to apply the knowledge so 

gained in developing Cancer Grid in Pakistan. This collaboration will provide opportunity for 6 MS/2 PhD. students to 

pursue MS/Ph.D. studies in Pakistan under supervision of internationally acclaimed scientists. Another main objective 

has been to Strengthening the NUST research culture to bring it inline with the international universities of repute by 

seminars/training courses by CERN experts at NUST 




Category 




NUST 

Status 

Completed 

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1.6.2 Establishment of International Institute of Peace and Stability / Conflict 

Resolution, NUST 

The objective of this project is to establish International Institute of Peace and Stability / Conflict Resolution & to create a 

centre of international repute for the promotion of peace and stability/conflict resolution within the regions and at the 

global level. To identify the underlying causes of tension and conflict in various regions of the world and the threat they 

post to world peace. To focus particular attention on the South Asia region to identify the options and the means for the 

reduction of tensions between India and Pakistan. To promote international understanding of Pakistan's security concerns 

and its quest for peace and stability in South Asia. To provide Pakistani scholars, journalists and concerned citizens with 

an independent and neutral forum to interact with others in the field and also to increase flow of information between 

Pakistani Scholars and their counterparts in Asia, USA and Europe 




Category 


Status 

Rs. 39.737million 


NUST 

Completed 

1.6.3 Establishment of Electronic System Design Automation (ESDA) Centre, National 

University of Sciences & Technology, Rawalpindi 

The objective of this project is to provide flexible and efficient infrastructure for R&D in the areas of industrial control & 

automation, virtual instrumentation, automated testing, embedded systems, programmable communication systems and 

multimedia reconfigurable system. Infrastructure building to conduct MS/Ph.D programmes and certification courses. To 

increase the growth of Human Resources capabilities instate of the art technologies 




Category 


Status 



NUST 

Ongoing 

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1.6.4 Establishment of Grid Node at National University of Sciences & Technology, 

Rawalpindi 

The main objective is to establish a Grid Node at NIIT. Researchers and programmers got a platform on which they test 

their simulation models that require enormous resources in terms of hardware with minimum cost. TO develop highly 

skilled and functional manpower having knowledge of cutting-edge technologies and exposure of international research 

that benefit IT and engineering sector of Pakistan. Engineering and scientific simulations such as aircraft design, weather 

forecast and geophysics, nuclear cold tests etc. that require high performance computations would be possible at very losw 

cost because of Grid enabled node. The Grid Node will also be used in military simulations, battle field scenario 

management and handling of real time data coming from satellites for analysis 




Category 


Status 



NUST 

Completed 

1.6.5 Establishment of Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at College of 

E&ME, NUST 

The objective is to establish Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at NUST. The robotics lab will be used by 

all the universities and institutions of Pakistan using the concept and technology of tele-robotics through internet .The 

department support the existing R&D organizations by involving its highly qualified faculty and students. The department 

will have collaborative programmes with other robotics-oriented institutes and universities of the world saving substantial 

foreign exchange & will have its Software Design Section where the software pertaining to industry in general and 

Robotics and AI in particular will be designed and marketed in national and international markets. 

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Category 




NUST 

Status 

Ongoing 

1.6.6 Establishment of Continuing Engineering Education Centre (Professional 

Development) at NUST 

The objective of this project is to establish Professional Development Centre at NUST to enable engineers remain 

updated with the recent development in their related disciplines through short duration teaching/training programmes. 

To improve knowledge of professionals in latest engineering, medical, management and IT technologies. Another main 

objective is to undertake short-duration, continuing professional development workshops and courses. To offer structured 

programmes in conventional disciplines for engineers, doctors, IT professionals and managers who are unable to find time 

to seek admission in formal Masters Degree Programmes but can acquire necessary credit hours over longer periods by 

attending several such programmes in service. 




Category 


Status 



NUST 

Completed 

1.6.7 Establishment of Headquarters NUST and Hi-Tech Post Graduate Science and 

Technology Institutes at Islamabad Phase I (REVISED) 

The main objective of this engineering project is to establish Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering (IESE), 

National Institute of Transportation (NIT), Centre for Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences (CCE&MS), and 

Institute of Manufacturing Engineering (IME).Other objectives are to meet the growing requirements of quality higher 

education/HRD in the field of S&T.Conduct of research & development activities and international seminars / workshops 

/ short courses. To provide R&D support to public and private sector industries and organizations .To ensure orientation 

of all research work towards new developments / improvements with a problem solving approach and well defined long 

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and short term objectives. To remain current with latest developments in technology due to collaboration and linkages 

with reputed foreign universities. Planned out put of students each year in various fields would be MS-140 and Ph.D. 29. 




Category 


Status 



NUST 

Ongoing 

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1.7 Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS), 

ISLAMABAD 

PIEAS UNIVERSITY-AT- A GLANCE 



Computer & Information Sciences, 

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical 

Engineering, System Engineering, 

Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear 

Medicine, Radiation & Medical 

Oncology, Materials Engineering, 

Process Engineering, Mechanical 

Engineering and Medical Physics. 





Engineering 

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1.7.1 Computerization and Networking Enhancement at PIEAS 

The purpose of the project is to provide better research environment with the state-of-the-art infrastructure to compete in 

the ever changing world of IT. To provide intranet structure to all fellows and faculty. To create state-of-the-art facilities 

for faculty members who have been trained abroad and for international collaboration in their respective fields. To create 

IT infrastructure to help industries/institutes to contribute to industrial and economic development of the country. 

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Another main purpose is to strengthen emerging technologies such as CAD/CAM, Image Processing, Fluid Dynamics and 

Neural Networks etc. and to construct a complete website of PIEAS 




Category 



Computerization & Networking 

PIEAS 

1.7.2 Science, Technology, Mathematics Career Development, STEM, PIEAS 

The objective is to motivate and encourage young scientists to opt for career in the areas of Basic Sciences, Technology, 

Engineering and Maths by supporting their participation in national and international competitions. More than 25,000 

young brilliant students from all over the country are expected to appear in national contests. To prepare annually a team 

of talented young students that represents Pakistan in the International Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and 

Maths. To give recognition at highest level to the students who excel in the national competitions and represent the 

country in international Olympiads in their respective areas of interest. To encourage young engineering students to strive 

and gain excellence in the practical skills by organizing a National Engineering Talent Contest. 




Category 



Misc Projects 

PIEAS 

1.7.3 Programme for interaction of Young Pakistani Scientists with Nobel Laureates in 

Germany 

The objective of the project is to choose 10 Pakistani youths on merit from the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, and 

Medicine to participate in the meeting in turn each year. The exposure gained from this activity help the Pakistani youth 

develop contacts with talented participants from other countries as their contemporaries and also develop scientific 

contacts with Nobel Laureates. This will promote research activity in the sciences and will in turn benefit Pakistan 

immensely 

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Category 



Misc Projects 

PIEAS 

1.7.4 Hostel for 200 female students at PIEAS 

The objective is to provide hostel facilities for 200 undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. female students at PIEAS (the 

existing number of female students is about 70 and this number will be growing with the introduction of more 

graduate/post graduate academic programmes and under the instructions of Prime Minister to encourage more female 

students). 




Category 




PIEAS 

1.7.5 Up-Gradation of PIEAS Infrastructure 

The objective is to upgrade existing Departments of Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Medical Sciences, 

Physics and Applied Mathematics, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer & 

Information Sciences and laboratory facilities of the existing departments. To establish new departments and initiate new 

degree programmes. To establish 3 Centers for advanced studies i.e. Thin Films and MEMS Technology Centre, Centre for 

Modeling and Simulation and Centre for Professional and Leadership Development. To provide necessary infrastructure 

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for support of the above programmes. Enhancement of Central Library with latest collection of books, journals, technical 

reports, technical data on microfiche, science abstracts, photocopiers, digital library access, on-line research facility, interlibrary 

loan facility and other learning material. Provision of sports facilities with provision of squash court, badminton 

courts, tennis courts, grounds for hockey, football, and cricket 




Category 




PIEAS 

1.7.6 .Development of Bio-Photonics Laboratory, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and 

Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad. 

The objective is 100, MS/M.Phil projects and 10 Ph.D. level projects to be completed every year. The ultimate direction of 

research is optical imaging of breast cancer. 




Category 



Central Labs 

PIEAS 

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1.7.7 Development of Powder Metallurgy Lab., Pakistan Institute of Engineering and 

Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad. 

The objective of the project is to develop a state-of-the-art powder metallurgy laboratory which is a key area of advanced 

materials processing technology. The particular contribution of the project will be human resource development by 

imparting research-based higher education in the area of Powder Metallurgy as a part of Materials Engineering 

Programme. Expected number of students which would gain expertise in the next five years are 240 for BS, 80 for MS and 

15-20 for Ph.D. level training. 




Category 



Central Labs 

PIEAS 

1.7.8 Development of Computational Engineering Lab at Pakistan Institute of 

Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad 

The purpose of the project is to develop a high performance computational facility to analyze reactor design, safety and 

other engineering industry issues in the country. Initiating a research and development programme directly relevant to 

the needs of nuclear energy and defense sectors of the country. The particular contribution of the project will be human 

resource development (MS and Ph.D.) A secondary contribution would be technological independence in reactor design 

and analysis .The facility is intended to be made available to other defense organizations and public sector universities to 

facilitate solution of complex computational research problems 

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Category 



Central Labs 

PIEAS 

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1.8 University of Engineering & Technology , Taxila 

UET UNIVERSITY-AT- A GLANCE 



Electronics Engineering, 

Mechatronics, Civil Engineering, 

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical 

Engineering, Computer Engineering, 

Software Engineering & 

Telecommunication Engineering 





Engineering 

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1.8.1 Establishment of Centre for Industrial IT: Control & Automation in the Electrical 

Engineering Department at University of Engg. & Tech., Taxila 

The objective of this project is to provide Control Systems Laboratory Facility for undergraduate students, research 

Facility to Post-graduate, M.Sc. And Ph.D and solution to the Control Engineering problems for defense, public and 

private sector industry. Upgrade professional competence of engineers and technologists. Another objective is to provide 

manpower in the Discipline of Industrial IT for national and international job markets and to promote and expand 

industrial IT Base in different facets of industry, engineering education and research. 




Category 


Status 


Central Labs 

UET 

Completed 

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1.8.2 University Computerization & Networking Enhancing Program at University of 

Engg. & Tech., Taxila (UCNEP) 

The objective is to establish 3 computer labs including network infrastructure for undergraduate students of Computer 

and Software Engineering, computing facilities for Ph.D. research in Electrical and Computer Engineering and wireless 

LAN in addition to the existing network facilities. To promote and expand IT base in different facets of Engineering 

Education and to develop human resources skilled in Computer/Software Engineering. 




Category 


Status 


Computerization & Networking 

UET 

Completed 

1.8.3 Up gradation of Research Laboratories of Transportation Engineering in CED at 

University of Engg. & Tech, Taxila 

The objective of this project is to strengthen lab of Transportation Engineering to provide training and research facilities 

in Transportation Engineering knowledge for national and international job market. To provide facilities for studies / 

research leading to M.Sc. And Ph.D. degree. To interact with industry in Government and Private sector for meaningful 

research/assistance. To provide adequate educated and trained manpower in the field of transportation engineering and a 

forum to academicians and practicing engineers to share knowledge in the newly emerging technologies of computer 

integrated automation through conference, symposia, workshops and seminars. To conduct research programme in the 

lab on test sections covering flexible, semi-rigid and rigid pavements for evaluation of pavement. 

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Category 


Status 


Central Labs 

UET 

Completed 

1.8.4 Central Library of University of Engg. & Tech; Taxila 

The objective of this engineering project is to provide proper building for university library. Over 1600 undergraduate and 

post graduate students will use the facility for academic & research pursuits. Ph.D. and M.Sc. Students will use the library 

services and research publications to work towards their thesis and paper publications. The faculty and students will use 

the library to keep themselves abreast with the latest and state-of-the-art scientific/technical knowledge in research fields 

of science and technology around the world. 




Category 


Status 


Library Facilities 

UET 

Completed 

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1.8.5 Establishment of Advance Manufacturing System (AMS) Lab in Mechanical 

Engineering Department, UET Taxila 

The purpose of this project is to provide base for engineering graduates at postgraduate level and to 

professional/industrial organizations for their requirements related to this field. To provide facilities at graduate level as 

well as for studies /research leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. To upgrade professional competence of engineers and 

technologists. To extend the departmental facilities to in-service engineers to enhance their knowledge. To facilitate the 

youth in acquiring state-of-the-art experimental facilities. 




Category 


Status 


Central Labs 

UET 

Completed 

1.8.6 Construction of Hostel for Visiting Foreign Faculty at University of Engg. & Tech; 

Taxila 

The purpose of this project is to provide accommodation for 15 - 20 expatriates, visiting / guest foreign faculty members 

from abroad and inland . To attract expatriates/guests/foreign faculty and qualified staff to contribute in the uplift of high 

tech academics of the university. To create better educational and research environment by providing a comfortable and 

attractive residence at the campus to provide proper residence to the Vice Chancellor on the campus. 




Category 


Status 



UET 

Completed 

1.8.7 Establishment of Video and Image Processing (VIP) Laboratory at University of 

Engg. & Tech., Taxila 

The objective of this project is to establish lab facilities with networking environment for final year undergraduate 

students of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering (200 students) and establish video/image processing facilities 

for 20 MSC/Ph.D. students in Electrical & Computer Engineering. To develop human resources skilled in the field of 

video/image processing. Other objectives are to establish lab facilities for development of new techniques for image and 

video signals compression & facilities for implementation of algorithms for video/image processing and coding. To 

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upgrade professional competence of engineers and technologists already working in industry by launching Continuing 

Engineering Education Programme in video/image processing. 




Category 


Status 


Central Labs 

UET 

Completed 

1.8.8 Establishment of Centre of Excellence for Asics Design and Digital Signal 

Processing at UET, Taxila (Revised) 

The objective of the project is to establish the Centre to provide manpower for Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design and 

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) industry. To provide facilities for studies / research leading to M.Sc. And Ph.D. degrees. Another main 

objective has been to strengthening the undergraduate studies in Computer, Electrical and Software engineering. Upgrade professional 

competence of engineers and technologists. To promote and expand integrated circuit industry base in different facets of engineering 

manufacturing industry. To provide training facility to he support staff for the ASIC design and DSP 




Category 


Status 



UET 

Completed 

1.8.9 Hostel for 200 Girls Students at University of Engg. & Tech; Taxila 

The objective of this project is to provide hostel facilities to 200 undergraduate and postgraduate girl students at 

University & allied hostel facilities i.e. furniture/fixture, utensils etc. 

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Category 


Status 



UET 

Completed 

1.8.10Provision of Basic Infrastructure and Establishment of Telecommunication, 

Engineering Department of University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila 

The objectives of this project are to expand infrastructure in terms of improvement of existing facilities. To meet 

requirements for opening of new department in emerging disciplines like Telecommunication Engineering. To introduce / 

expand M.S. and Ph.D. programmes in new emerging disciplines in Engineering Education. Ph.D. training abroad for 40 

persons. The annual intake for Telecommunication will be 60 Engineering Bachelor 20 Masters and & 5 Ph.D. 

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Category 


Status 



UET 

Ongoing 

1.8.11 Strengthening of Laboratories of Mechanical Engineering Department at 

University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila 

The objective of this project is to provide experimental facilities at undergraduate level as well as postgraduate level for 

studies / research leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees and experimental base to professionals of neighboring industrial 

organizations for their research requirements related to these fields. To interact bilaterally with the industry in the 

government and private sector for meaningful research / collaboration. To facilitate the youth in acquiring state-of-the-art 

experimental knowledge. To extend departmental facilities to in service engineers. To inculcate an environment of 

research and development through Ph.D. programmes in the areas of Engineering Design, Stress Analysis, Vibration 

Analysis, Heat and Mass Transfer, Engineering Materials, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Management. 

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Category 



Central Labs 

UET 

Status 

1.8.12Establishment of Fracture Mechanics & Fatigue Laboratory in the Mechanical 

Engineering Department at University of Engg & Tech, Taxila 

The objective of this project is to provide base for engineering graduates at postgraduate level and to 

professional/industrial organizations for their requirements related to this field. To inculcate an environment of R&D 

through Ph.D. programmes in the areas of engineering design, mechanics of materials, fracture mechanics, fatigue of 

engineering materials and failure analysis. To extend departmental facilities to in service engineers. To provide facilities at 

graduate level as well as for studies /research leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees & adequate services in the field of 

fracture mechanics and fatigue of engineering materials and structures. To upgrade professional competence of engineers 

and technologists who are already working in industries at national level. To interact with public and private industry 

sectors for meaningful researches and assistance. To facilitate youth in acquiring the state-of-the-art experimental 

facilities 

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Category 


Status 


Central Labs 

UET 

Ongoing 

1.8.13 Strengthening of Research Laboratory of Hydraulics and Water Resources in Civil 

Engineering Department at University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila 

The objectives of this project are to provide access to the students of Hydraulics and Water Resources in Civil Engg. 

Deptt. The latest lab equipment necessary for course and research work leading to B.Sc. Civil Engg., M.Sc. and Ph.D. 

degrees. About 150 students will benefit from the project every year. As a whole about 500 students will perform their 

experimental work during various semesters. To enable the faculty members to use sophisticated equipment. To raise the 

standard of education and produce engineers as per need of the society. Supporting Ph.D. programme research activities. 

Providing testing base for government/non government/ individual researcher’s .To upgrade professional competence of 

engineering students in the areas of Hydraulics, Water Resources and Fluid Mechanics. 


Initiation Date 13-05-06 


Category 


Status 

Rs38.500 million 

Central Labs 

UET 

Ongoing 

1.8.14 Feasibility Study of Gandhara College of Architecture, UET Taxila (P.M. Directive) 

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The objective of the project is to establish an Architectural Education Institute in the UET Taxila to cater for the 

production of qualified and trained architects. To utilize this new college as a means to document and preserve the 

architectural and environmental heritage of Gandhara Art and Architecture (Taxila) and build on the strength of UET 

Taxila. Reap economic, technical, social, environmental and governance rewards of which there are first under 3000 

architects currently registered with PCATP. 

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Category 


Status 


Feasibility Study 

UET 

Completed 

1.8.15 Up gradation of the Lab Equipment in various laboratories of Electrical 

Engineering Department. University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila 

The purpose of the project is to provide access to the students of Electrical Engineering with the latest lab equipment 

necessary for course and research work. About 500 students will benefit from the project every year. As a whole about 

1500 students will perform their experimental work during various semesters in their 4 year BSc and MSc Engg. 

Programmes. Up gradation of five labs of Electrical Engineering Department . To enable faculty members to use 

sophisticated and precised equipment for their research projects . Supporting postgraduate research activities for above 

100 students per year. To upgrade professional competence of above 600 Elect. Engg. Students per year. 




Category 


Status 


Central Labs 

UET 

Ongoing 

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1.8.16 Establishment of Renewable Energy Research and Development Center, UET, 

Taxila 

The purpose of the project is to establish Renewable Energy Research and Development Center (REDRC). To develop new 

system designs and operation modes that will enable both better environmental performance and competitive generation 

of electricity under most possible speed, head and flow combination. Testing local manufactured turbines in the field to 

demonstrate if these turbines are commercially viable, compatible with today's environmental standards, capable of 

balancing environmental, technical, operational and cost considerations. The research programme will include prototype 

design, construction and testing of local developed turbine designs and evaluation of full-scale systems in more realistic 

field settings. Developing new tools to improve water use efficiency and operations optimization within hydropower units, 

plants and river systems with multiple hydropower facilities. The Center is assumed to open with an intake of 8 MS 

students and 2 Ph.D. The intake will increase yearly to be after the completion of the master plan 20 MS and 8 Ph.D. 




Category 


Status 



UET 

Ongoing 

1.8.17 Extension in Academic block of Electrical & Civil Engineering department to 

enhance enrollment at UET Taxila 

The objective of this project is enhancement of basic infrastructure according to the needs of 21st century. To provide 

infrastructure for the expansion of the university. Extension of physical infrastructure in the academic block of Electrical, 

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department to accommodate enhanced enrollment 

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Category 


Status 



UET 

Ongoing 

1.8.18 University Computerization & Networking Enhancing Program at University of 

Engg. & Tech., Taxila (UCNEP) 

The objective of the project is to establish three computer labs including network infrastructure for undergraduate 

students of Computer and Software Engineering, computing facilities for Ph.D. research in Electrical & Computer 

Engineering and wireless LAN in addition to the existing network facilities. To promote and expand IT base in different 

facets of Engineering Education. To develop the human resources skilled in computer/software engineering. 




Category 


Status 



UET 

Completed 

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2. University-wise list of approved Supervisors 

S.No 

Universities/DAIs 

Number of 

supervisors 

1 National University of Science & Technology 36 

2 Air University 5 

3 Air Weapon Complex 1 

4 Bahria University 1 

5 Center for Advance Studies 6 

6 College of Aeronautical Engineering 1 

7 Communication Enabling Technology 4 

8 COMSATS Institute of Information 5 

9 Dr. A.Q. Khan Labs. 3 

10 EME College 5 

11 Heavy Industries Taxila 1 

12 Institute of space technology 2 

13 International Islamic University 1 

14 Iqra University 1 

15 Ministry of Science & Technology 1 

16 Mohammad Ali Jinnah University 9 

17 National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences 2 

18 NEAP-SP Min. of Environment 1 

19 PAEC 1 

20 Pakistan Institute of Engineer 22 

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21 Pakistan Institute of Laser and Optics 1 

22 Pakistan Institute of Nuclear 4 

23 PINSTECH 2 

24 Quaid-i-Azam University 1 

25 University of Arid Agriculture 2 

26 University of Engineering & Tech. Taxila 13 

27 Zia-ud-Din Medical University 1 

Total 132 

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3. National Research Program for Universities (NRPU) 

3.1 COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad 

S.No. Project Title Subject 

Principal 

Investigator 

Total 

Award 

Status 

1 

Growth and Characterization of Magnetic 

and Semiconductor Nano Partices 

Optoelectronics and 

Optical Engineering 

Arshad Saleem 

Bhatti 

5,748,000 

In 

progress 

2 

Signature Verification using velocity-based 

Directional Filter Bank 

Electrical 

Engineering 

Dr. Mohammad 

Asmatullah Khan 

588,240 Complete 

3 

Face Recognition using Directional Filter 

Bank 

Electrical 

Engineering 

Dr. Mohammad 

Asmatullah Khan 

564,930 

In 

progress 

4 

Formation and Characterization of Ultra- 

Shallow Junctions for the Future 

Generations of CMOS Nano-electronics 

Optical Engineering Dr. Ahmed Shuja 4,234,918 

In 

progress 

5 

Minimum Ignition Energy Study of 

Combustible Fuel Gases. 

Electrical 

Engineering 

Dr. Nasrullah Khan 9,477,735 

In 

progress 

3.2 Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology 

S.No. Project Title 

Subject 

Principal 

Investigator 

Total 

Award 

Status 

1 

Development of an Attosecond Distributed 

Feedback Dye Laser 

Electronics 

Engineering 

Ms. Asma Ahmad 

Mirza 

1,958,840 In 

progress 

2 

Design of Fertilizer Concentration Monitor 

for Fruits and Vegetables 

Electronics 

Engineering 

Ms. Alina Majeed 

Chaudhary 

6,307,520 In 

progress 

3.3 National University of Science & Technology 


Subject 

Principal 

Investigator 

Total 

Award 

Status 

1 

Design, formulation, verification, 

validation, approval, issue and 

implementation of "Pakistan National 

Quality Award, PNQA" based on Total 

Quality Management (TQM) philosophy. 

Mechanical 

Engineering 

Lt. Col. Dr. Nawar 

Khan 


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2 

Beowulf parallel computing system for 

solving large scale computational fluid 

dynamics (CFD) problems. 

Aerospace 

Engineering 

Dr. Hossein Raza 

Hamdani 


3 

Design of a Real Time within-pulse blood 

pressure monitor 

Electrical 

Engineering 

Dr. Muhammad 

Asghar 

779,831 In 

progress 

4 

Implementation of Swarm Intelligence for 

Multi-robot control 

Mechatronics 

Dr. Akhtar Nawaz 

Malik 

914,000 In 

progress 

5 

External flow analysis of trucks (Heavy 

Vehicles) being used in Pakistan for Redesigning 

externally for Drag Reduction 

with the aim of achieving substantial Fuel 

savings. 

Aerospace 

Engineering 

Mr. Atique ur 

Rehman 

1,402,398 In 

progress 

6 

Medical vital signs transmission and 

Tracking system 

Mechatronics 

Dr. Mahmood 

Anwar Khan 

139,564 In 

progress 

7 

Myo-electric prosthetic upper limb Mechatronics Dr. Akhtar Nawaz 

Malik 

1,684,473 In 

progress 

8 

Design of an Automobile wheel balance 

system 

Electrical 

Engineering 

Dr. Muhammad 

Asghar 

1,181,336 In 

progress 

9 

Indigenous development of 1 KW wind 

turbine, with the aim of developing 

cheapest source of electric energy 

Aerospace 

Engineering 

Dr. Khalid Pervaiz 1,452,084 In 

progress 

10 

Off-the-Grid Application of Doubly-Fed 

Induction Generators in Autonomous Wind 

Power Systems for Voltage and Frequency 

Stability 

Engineering Science 

Dr. Suhail Zaki 

Farooqui 

3,849,928 Inprogress 

11 

Design and Development of Water 

Purification Technologies Using 

Nanotechnology 

Communication 

System Engineering 

Mr. Ruh Ullah 4,509,343 Closed 

12 

Study for Combined Effluent Treatment 

Plant for Textile Industry in Faisalabad 

Environmental 

Science & 

Engineering 

Dr Shaukat Farooq 2,382,312 Inprogress 

13 

Vehicle Simulator with visual and inertial 

stimulus 

Mechatronics 

Engineering 

Dr. Akhtar Nawaz 

Malik 


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3.4 Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad 


1 

Laser Tissue Interaction and Wave 

Propagation in Random Media 

Subject 

Physics & Applied 

Mathematics 

Principal 

Investigator 

Total 

Award 

Status 

Dr. Masroor Ikram 2,104,260 In 

progress 

2 

Desgin, Fabless manufacturing and testing 

of MicroElectroMechanical System 

(MEMS) based inertial sensors. 

Chemical 

Engineering 

Dr. Muhammad 

MasoodUl Hasan 

1,936,000 In 

progress 

3 

Testing Infrastructure for 

MicroElectroMechanical (MEMS) chips at 

PIEAS 

Chemical 

Engineering 

Dr. Muhammad 

Masood ul Hassan 

4,050,000 In 

progress 

4 

Electron transport in silicon 

nanostructures 

Chemical and 

Material 

Engineering 

Dr. Muhammad 

Aftab Rafiq 


3.5 University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila 


Subject 

Principal 

Investigator 

Total 

Award 

Status 

1 

Development and investigation of an 

experimental absorption refrigeration unit 

Mechanical 

Engineering 

Dr. Ali Rohiem El- 

Ghalban 

1,915,892 In 

progress 

2 

Investigation of strem water quality and 

development of different techniques for the 

improvements in Pakistan 

Civil Engineering 

Dr. Abdul Razzaq 

Ghumman 

1,950,240 In 

progress 

3 

Develop real time control algorithms for 

trajectory planning and vision based 

localization for non-holonomic mobile 

robot 

Electrical 

Engineering 

Dr. Muhammad 

Ahmed Choudhry 

3,432,245 In 

progress 

4 

Low Cost Solar Selective Coatings 

Mechanical 

Engineering 

Dr. Muhammad 

Shahid Khalil 

1,836,095 In 

progress 

5 

Development of Human Resource and the 

wind energy expertise at UET Taxila 

Mechanical 

Engineering 

Dr. Muhammad 

Shahid Khalil 


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