UW Outlook Newsletter Spring - 2016

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR

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.

University's 5th 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 Shad PhD (Stanford) UW Outlook

Convocations 2016 5th Convocation 4th Convocation 2016 5th Convocation of UW has been scheduled on 23 September, 2016 to 4th Convocation 2016 of University of Wah was held on 04 April, confer degrees to the students of BS/ BS (Engg.)/ BBA/ 2016. Chairman POFs Board and Chairman Board of Governors- B.Ed/MBA/MSc/MA/MS programs of entry sessions 2010, 2012, UW, Lt Gen Omar Mahmood Hayat HI (M) presided over the 2014 and 2015. The summary of graduating students is as follows: convocation ceremony and conferred degrees to the graduates. At the end of the ceremony 52 graduates were decorated with Gold Medals. Faculties Undergraduate Post Graduate Grand Total Engineering 235 - 235 Management Sciences 65 22 87 Basic Sciences 305 168 473 Computer Sciences 128 19 147 Social Sciences and 87 72 159 Humanities Gold Medalists The list of gold medalists for the 5th Convocation is placed 4th Convocation 2016 below Names Discipline(s) Session University Management Rubab Akbar Biosciences 2014 Madiha Mukhtar Chemistry 2014 Board of Governors' Meeting Munazza Bibi Computer Sciences 2014 Sixth meeting of the Board of Governors of the University of Wah Tayba Ayub Economics 2014 was held on 28 April, 2016 in University Seminar Hall under the Bakhtawar Saeed English 2014 Chairmanship of Lt. Gen. Omar Mahmood Hayat HI (M), Chairman Mehwish Murtaza Management Sciences 2014 POFs Board and BOG-UW. Aqsa Mumtaz Mathematics 2014 The agenda included: Rabia Toor Physics 2014  Confirmation of Minutes of 5th Board of Governors Meeting held Qurat Ul Ain Psychology 2014 on 08 April, 2015 Saba Choudhry Sociology 2014  Selection Boards Mamuna Mukhtar Biosciences 2016 a. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of Selection Board held Ayesha Masood Chemistry 2016 from 01-02 September, 2015 Javeria Tahseen Computer Sciences 2016 b. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of Selection Board for Sayeda Rida Zainab Economics 2016 Appointment of Principal Mashal Degree College held on Sana Rashid English 2016 18 November, 2015 Rimsha Tanveer Education 2016 c. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of Selection Board held Anam Khan Mathematics 2016 from 06-0 7 January, 2016 Ayesha Rashid Statistics 2016  Nomination of Members for Academic Council Saad Ahmad Management Sciences 2016  Nomination of Members for Board of Faculty Aqsa Safeed Mathematics 2016  Nomination of Member for Selection Board Muhammad Luqman Physics 2016  Appointment of Chairpersons of Departments Shameen Afzal Psychology 2016  Wah Engineering College Student Fund Trust (WSFT) Muhammad Adnan Electrical Engineering 2016  Institutional Performance Evaluation Standards Report (IPES) of Shaharyar Mechanical Engineering 2016 University of Wah Bilal Ahmed Mechatronics Engineering 2016  Approval of Recommendations of Finance and Planning M. Amin Khan Chemical Engineering 2016 Committee Muhammad Ali Rehman Civil Engineering 2016 Neelum Nawab Management Sciences 2016 Qurat Ul Ain Haider Biosciences 2016 Nida Hameed Chemistry 2016 Javeria Naz Computer Sciences 2016 Bushra Bibi Economics 2016 Tayyaba Khalil Physics 2016 Mishal Mazhar Psychology 2016 Tayyaba Safdar B.Ed 2016 Hajira Bibi English 2016 Board of Governors' Meeting 2 UW Outlook

Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) The team was given an introductory presentation by the Vice Meeting Chancellor, highlighting key facets of the University. The Panel reviewed the Parameters for Review (PFR) report of the University. Third meeting of Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) The Panel was also taken on a brief visit of both University Campuses was held on 31 May, 2016 on following agenda points: and Girls Hostel.  Confirmation of Minutes of 2nd Board of Advanced Studies and Research Meeting held on 16 December, 2015 Visit of PEC team for Re-Accreditation of  Consideration of recommendations of Faculty of Engineering Mechanical Engineering Program  Consideration of recommendations of Faculty of Basic Sciences A team of Engineering Council (PEC) visited Wah  Consideration of recommendations of Faculty of Social Sciences Engineering College from 07-08 April, 2016 for re-accreditation of  Approval of Recommendations of Finance and Planning Mechanical Engineering program. Committee

Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) Meeting Visit of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)-WEC Finance and Planning Committee Meeting Dir. QA & E Cell meeting with Exec. Dir. HEC Seventh meeting of Finance and Planning Committee of the Director, QA & E Cell, University of Wah held a meeting with University for budget allocation for FY 2016-17 was held on 07 April Executive Director, Higher Education Commission, on 12 2016. Agenda included: May, 2016 to discuss avenues of academic linkage and collaboration  Confirmation of Minutes of 6th Finance and Planning Committee between University of Wah and HEC. Meeting held on 30 March, 2015  Discussion on UW Budget 2016-17 for approval in upcoming 6th Brieng by Director R & D, POFs to WEC on BOG meeting R & D Collaboration HEC's Visit to UW regarding PM's Directive for Director R&D, POFs held a meeting with senior faculty of Wah QA & Good Governance Engineering College on 25 May, 2016 at Seminar Hall. The objective of the meeting was to facilitate POFs to strengthen their indigenous In order to assess institutional quality and good governance under development projects and to initiate research activities at University Prime Minister's directive, a four member Review Panel comprising of Wah at under-graduate and post-graduate levels. 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 Brieng by Director R & D, POFs to WEC on R & D Collaboration 3 UW Outlook

Infrastructure Development IT Services A number of steps have been taken to improve IT services at the University of Wah has undertaken a large number of infrastructure University. These include: development projects. Updated status of these projects is as under:  30 branded Core i5 computers have been purchased for up- 1. Multipurpose Hall Completed gradation of Computer Lab of Department of Computer Sciences 2. Seminar Hall Completed  A complete IP Exchange system has been purchased and installed 3. Faculty Lounge Completed at Quaid and WEC Campuses to ensure that internal and external 4. Pedestrian Bridge Completed communications carried out in a secure and efficient manner. 5. GT Road Entrance Gate In progress  Multimedia Display Systems have been purchased and installed 6. Construction of Main Library In progress at Multipurpose and Seminar Hall to fulfill the audio-visual 7. Construction of Boys hostel In progress 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 Multipurpose Hall Seminar Hall 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 Construction of Main Library Construction of Boys Hostel Campus. Inauguration of Seminar Hall  WEC library added four hundred and fifty books. Chairman POFs Board and Chairman Board of Governors, Seminars/Workshops/Conferences University of Wah, Lt. Gen. Omar Mahmood Hayat HI (M) inaugurated the newly-constructed Seminar Hall on Thursday 28 /Lectures April, 2016 at University of Wah. Vice Chancellor, University of Wah, Prof. Dr. Khaliq Ur Rehman Shad, senior POF officials, faculty  University of Wah organized a lecture titled "CPEC - Its members and administration of the University were also present on Significance for Pakistan" on 05 May, 2016 in UW Auditorium. the occasion. Maj Gen Dr Zahir Shah HI (M), (Retd) Director / Coordinator- The Seminar Hall is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual CPEC Planning Commission, Ministry of PDR (Planning presentation aids. It can accommodate up to 70 participants. It will be Development and Reform) was the resource person. A large utilized for workshops, seminars, conferences and guest lectures by number of faculty and students attended the lecture 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.

Lecture on 'CPEC-Its Signicance for Pakistan'

 Departmental society of Department of Chemistry, Yaqoot-e- Chemia, organized a lecture on "The Holy Quran and Bio Inauguration of Seminar Hall 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 guest speaker. A large number of participants attended the lecture. by a poster competition related to Chemistry in life  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 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 Lecture on 'The Holy Quran and Biomimicry' Chancellor, Principal WEC, Deans, University Directors,  A one day training workshop titled 'Training Workshop on Chairpersons and PhD faculty attended the event. 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 Lecture on Research and Development comprehensively in the eight criteria in Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) as laid down by the HEC  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 Training Workshop on Preparation of SARs for Bioinformatics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad  Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori attended the training workshop on  Department of Mechatronics Engineering organized a lecture on "Research Designs, Data Collection, Techniques, Writing Skills Brain Computer Interaction on 22 March, 2016 at Wah and Technical Editing and Production of Quality Research" from Engineering College. Dr Nauman Naseer from Air University, 21-26 March, 2016 organized by IRI Department IIUI Islamabad was the resource person. The faculty members and  Mr. Nasir Mehmood, Chairperson Department of Management final year students of Mechatronics Engineering attended the Sciences, and Mr. Muhammad Hamza Shahab, Lecturer lecture Management Sciences, attended 3rd Deans and Directors  Department of Civil Engineering in collaboration with Pakistan Conference from 17 – 18 February, 2016 arranged by National Engineering Council, organized a lecture titled 'Introduction to Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) at Lahore. Digital Image Processing using MATLAB', on 30 May, 2016 at  Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed, Chairperson Department of Education Civil Engineering Computer lab, Wah Engineering College. Dr and Ms. Noshaba Zulfiqar, Lecturer Department of Management Fawad Ahmed, HITEC University, was the resource Sciences, attended three days workshop titled "Youth Social person. A large number of participants attended. 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 Lecture on 'Introduction to Digital Image Processing using MATLAB'  Ms. Aisha Irfan, Department of Education attended MS Education workshop on "Measurement and Evaluation" from 02-  Department of Electrical Engineering in collaboration with 11 May, 2016 at AIOU, Islamabad Pakistan Engineering Council organized a lecture titled "3D  Mr. Muhammad Salman, Department of Mechatronics Printing Services & Solutions” on 26 May, 2016 by IEEE Student Engineering, participated in a foreign funded R & D project Chapter at Wah Engineering College. Mr. Hammad Shafqat, Vice competition "5th TET Proje Pazari" on 04 April, 2016, in Chairman, IEEE Young Professionals Islamabad Section, was the Istanbul, Turkey 5 UW Outlook

 Brig Khalid M Anwar (Retd), 2-Days MATLAB Workshop Director QA&E Cell, Dr. Samina Two days workshop on MATLAB software was held on 26 February Rashid, Chairperson Department and 04 March, 2016. It was arranged by ASME WEC Chapter. of Psychology and Ms. Habiba Mr. Sajid Hussain, Lecturer, Department of Mechatronics Shaheen, Lecturer Department of Engineering was the resource person. The workshop helped students Psychology, attended a two day in understanding the power and utility of this unique programming w o r k s h o p t i t l e d " G e n d e r tool for Math Works. M a i n s t r e a m i n g i n H i g h e r Workshop on Education" from 15-16 April, 'Gender Mainstreaming in Participation in International Mechanical 2016 at Preston University, Higher Education' Engineering Convention '16 Islamabad Two teams consisting of ten students from the Department of  Ms Syeda Noreen Batool, Asst Dir QA&E Cell, attended a Mechanical Engineering, representing ASME WEC Chapter, national event titled 'Quality Assurance in Higher Education' on participated in International Mechanical Engineering Convention 17 June, 2016 organized by Quality and Productivity Society of (IMEC) '16 held from 08-10 April, 2016 at GIKI. The students won Pakistan (QPSP) at Riphah International University, Rawalpindi. 1st prize in TURZINE (Turbine Design) competition and 2nd position  Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed and Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori from in Human Powered Vehicle competition. Department of Education attended and moderated sessions in the International Conference on Innovation in Teaching and Learning Participation in All Pakistan Design, Build and from 25 – 26 April, 2016 at IIUI Fly Contest'16  Mr. Irfan Haider, Department of Chemistry, attended in symposium on "Functional Nanomaterials for Catalysis and Two teams consisting of ten students from the Department of Energy Conversion" on 16 May, 2016 organized by Department Mechanical Engineering, representing ASME WEC Chapter, of Chemistry, UET, Lahore participated in Design, Build and Fly Contest '16, held during 15-17 April, 2016 at GIKI. Our team secured 3rd position. Co/Extra-curricular Activities Speed Wiring Competition – IEEE WEC Chapter Establishment of Clubs and Societies-UW WEC-IEEE Student Chapter of Electrical Engineering Department University of Wah established various clubs and societies in April in collaboration with Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 2016. These clubs and societies are comprised of elected students (IEEE) organized a Speed Wiring competition on 26 May, 2016 at (office bearers) who will co-ordinate and manage various extra- Wah Engineering College. curricular activities through various clubs / societies of the University. These clubs / societies include Debating Club, Fine Arts Annual Inter-Departmental Bilingual Club, Environmental Club, Sports Club, Outdoor Activities Club, Media & Mass Communication Society, Social Services Club, and Declamation Contest 2016 – WEC Blood Donation Society. This student body will work under the 7th Annual Inter-departmental Bilingual Declamation Contest was guidance of the Students' Affairs Committee (SAC). held on 10 March, 2016 in POFIT Hall, Wah Engineering College. Activities of ASME WEC Chapter-2016 Students from all departments of UW participated in the said competition. Prof Dr Aftab Sadiq, Principal WEC, was chief guest WEC Techtronix '16 of the event. In Urdu Debate contest, Department of Mechatronics WEC Techtronix '16 was organized with the collaboration of Engineering secured 1st position whereas the 2nd position was won by American Society of Mechanical Engineers WEC Chapter from 06- Department of Mechanical Engineering. 07 May, 2016 in order to involve students of different engineering In English Debate contest, 1st position was secured by Department of disciplines into challenging competitions. A large number of students Civil Engineering. Department of Electrical Engineering was from WEC and Quaid Campuses participated in various modules declared overall winner of the contest. The event concluded with the which included Brain of WEC, Icy Pole Bridge Building, Projectile prize distribution ceremony. Prof. Dr Aftab Sadiq, distributed prizes Marina, Bottle Buoyancy, Egg Hedge, 3D-Student Design among winners and participants. Challenge, T-Shirt Designing, News Paper Tower Competition, Straw Tower and Mock Interviews. The event concluded with award of certificates and cash prizes.

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Establishment of American Society of Civil Participation in Mega Challenge (MC-16) Engineers (ASCE) - WEC Chapter All-Pakistan Youth Carnival was organized from 05 – 06 March, Civil Professional Society (C.P.S) submitted the “Statement of Intent 2016 at Qayyum Sports Complex under the aegis of Directorate of to Establish ASCE WEC Student Chapter” to American Society of Sports and Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Department of Computer Sciences participated in Sketching competition and Civil Engineers (ASCE) on 09 May 2016. ASCE accepted the afore- st mentioned form and set a probation year for the student body, starting secured 1 position. from June 2016 up till June 2017. Participation in NUST Olympiad Civil Mania 2016 – WEC Students from University of Wah participated in NUST Olympiad Civil Professional Society (CPS) organized an event titled 'Civil organized from 05-08 May, 2016 at Islamabad. This mega event Mania' from 14-16 March, 2016 at Wah Engineering College. brings diverse participants to display their talents and abilities. Students from all departments took active part in the competitions. Department of Computer Sciences participated in Sketching Department of Civil Engineering won Popsicle Bridge-Building, competition and secured 3rd position. 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.

NUST Olympiad Participation in PiON'16 Popsicle Bridge-Building 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 Inauguration Ceremony of IEEE Student st nd Engineering secured 1 position in 3D modeling whereas 2 position Chapter-WEC was secured by Department of Computer Sciences in Speed Programming. Faculty members and students from Department of Electrical Engineering organized inauguration ceremony of WEC Chapter of Participation in IST Youth Carnival 'Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) on 26 May, Students from University of Wah participated in IST Youth Carnival 2016 at Wah Engineering College. Prof. Dr. Aamir Hanif, organized from 01-02 April, 2016 by Institute of Space Technology Chairperson Department of Electrical Engineering, was chief guest st (IST), Islamabad. Department of Physics secured 1 position in on this occasion. A number of faculty members and students attended nd Ghazal competition and 2 position in photon fun. Department of the ceremony. rd Chemistry won 3 prize in singing competition. Department of Biosciences won 3rd position in Urdu story writing competition. Participation in HITEC Olympiad Participation in Civonia 2.0 - WEC Students from University of Wah participated in HITEC Olympiad Students from Department of Civil Engineering participated in event organized from 05-07 May, 2016 by HITEC University, Taxila. titled 'Civonia 2.0' from 25-29 April, 2016 organized by ICE Department of Computer Sciences participated in Table Tennis and nd rd Students' Chapter, UET Taxila. The students won Bridge Building Sketching competitions and secured 2 and 3 positions respectively. competition. Annual Flower Arrangement Competition 8th 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. st HITEC Olympiad Department of English stood 1 in the Pencil Sketching competition whereas Department of Biosciences secured 2nd and 3rd positions. 7 UW Outlook

In Dry Flower Arrangement, Department of Psychology secured 1st position, Department of Computer Sciences secured 2nd position and Education Expos 2016 the 3rd position was secured by Department of Education. Department Express News Education & Career Expo of Statistics stood 1st in Miniature Gardening competition. 2nd position was secured by Department of Mathematics and Physics whereas the An Education and Career Expo was organized from 11 - 12 May, 3rd position was secured by Department of Biosciences. In Fresh 2016 by Express News in Pak-China Friendship Center, Islamabad. Flower Arrangement Department of Statistics stood 1st. 2nd position Students from Department of Computer Sciences participated in the was secured by Departments of Chemistry and English whereas the Fashion Show held in the event. Department of Computer Sciences secured 3rd position. Department DAWN Education Expo of Biosciences was declared the overall winner and received the Grand Trophy for 8th Annual Flower Arrangement Competition 2016. University 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

8th Annual Flower Arrangement Competition 2016 College Fair-Beaconhouse School Systems University of Wah participated in College Fair arranged by Agro Tech Park Competition-2016 Beaconhouse School, Wah Cantt branch on 24 March, 2016. An Agro Tech Park competition was arranged on 08 April, 2016 by Faculty members and students from Quaid and WEC campuses were Department of Biosciences. Three hundred students from University present at the stall to share information and their experiences with the of Wah took active part in the Competition. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr visitors. Informative material was handed over to visitors. Projects Khaliq Ur Rehman Shad SI (M), was chief guest. Department of made by engineering students were also displayed on the stall. The Physics got 1st position, Department of Biosciences secured 2nd visitors showed a lot of interest in these projects. position and 3rd position was won by Department of Biosciences.

College Fair-Beaconhouse School, Wah Cantt Social Sciences Expo 2016 Agro Tech Park Competition 2016 The first ever largest Social Sciences Expo of Asia was held from 24 - Blood Donation Camp Quaid Campus 25 February, 2016 in Pak-China Friendship Center, Islamabad. The aim of this expo was to highlight the importance of social sciences. A blood donation camp was organized by M/S Jamila Sultana Faculty members and students from Departments of English, Foundation on 16 March, 2016 at Quaid Campus. A large number of Psychology and Islamic Studies and Pak Studies attended the students, faculty members and staff of UW participated in this noble workshops. Department of English secured 2nd position in Quiz cause. competition.

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Farewell Party 2016-UW Boys' Team The following departments organized farewell parties for their Event Winning Department outgoing students: Cricket Computer Sciences  Department of Mathematics arranged a farewell party on 14 May, Badminton Management Sciences 2016 for the outgoing students at Ordnance Club. A variety Volleyball Computer Sciences program was presented by Departmental Dramatics Club on the Basketball Chemistry occasion Table Tennis Computer Sciences  Department of English arranged a farewell party on 21 May, 2016 Tug of War Computer Sciences at Green Lagoon Restaurant, Wah Cantt. The students participated wholeheartedly and the outgoing students were given Girls' Team souvenirs by juniors. Badminton Biosciences  Department of Biosciences arranged a farewell party on 22 May, Volleyball Physics 2016 at Wah Continental Hotel Badminton Biosciences  Department of Chemistry organized a farewell party on 28 May, 2016 for outgoing students at Ordnance Club. The colorful event The faculty won the cricket match from Admin. In athletics, students included funny skits, song performances and dubs mashes which of Department of Computer Sciences won three competitions and were highly appreciated by students students of Department of Chemistry was winner of one competition.  Department of Education arranged a farewell party on 02 June, Department of Mathematics came up as an emerging department in 2016 at POF Guest House 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-UW SPORTS Annual Sports and Cultural Week 2016-UW Annual 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. Annual Sports and Cultural Week 2016-UW Students and faculty members actively participated in all events. Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at University Auditorium on Sports Week 2016-WEC 29 April, 2016 to honor the achievements of successful students. Vice Inter-departmental sports competitions were held from 09 to 13 May, Chancellor University of Wah, Prof. Dr. Khaliq Ur Rehman Shad, 2016 in WEC. Prof. Dr. A. K. Salariya, Dean of Engineering was the was the chief guest on this occasion. Medals were awarded to the distinguished guest on the opening ceremony of Sports Week-2016. winners. In the opening address, it was emphasized that such events should be held from time to time along with academics as they enhance mental Event Winning Department and physical capabilities. A large number of students, faculty, staff Qirat Contest Mathematics and spectators attended the event. Naat Contest Physics English Essay Writing Competition Physics Urdu Essay Writing Competition Chemistry English Declamation Contest Biosciences Urdu Declamation Contest Chemistry Drama Contest Faculty of Engineering Bait 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. Sports Week 2016-WEC 9 UW Outlook

Prize Distribution Ceremony-WEC e. (HIT) A prize distribution ceremony was held on 15 June, 2016 at POFIT f. Thal Industries Sugar Mill Layyah Hall. Prof Dr Aftab Sadiq, Principal WEC, distributed prizes among g. Kohinoor Textile LTD. winners of Sports Week. Merit and appreciation certificates were h. Dewan Cement LTD awarded to faculty and students. i. Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) j. WAPDA Academy Faisalabad

Awards/ Honors Achieved  Ms. Fakhra Ghafoor, Department of Physics, has been selected to present poster presentation at 38th 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 Prize Distribution Ceremony-WEC Visit of ISPR team to Wah Engineering College A team of ISPR visited Wah Engineering College on 25 February, Faculty Development 2016 for preparation/ recording of documentary film of different areas of WEC including Academic Block, Labs and sports grounds  Dr. Shazia Naheed, Department of Chemistry, has completed her etc. PhD degree in November 2015 from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan Exclusive Photographic Coverage of POFs  Mr. Irfan Haider, Department of Chemistry, has completed his PhD course work in February 2015 from Quaid-i-Azam A six member team from Clifton Studio, Lahore visited University of University, Islamabad Wah on 20 April, 2016 for photographic coverage of different  Mr. Ali Javed, Department of Chemical Engineering, has been locations / areas of the University. awarded DAAD-Scholarship for PhD studies in Germany. He proceeded to Germany on 26 May, 2016 Mashal Degree College For Women st Funded Projects Pre-1 Year Coaching Classes In the wake of stiff competition sometimes it becomes difficult for  Asst. Prof. Dr. Syed Waqas Hassan, Department of Biosciences, students to jump the level from SSC to HSSC. To accommodate has submitted a project proposal titled “Regulated Synthesis of students to cover the course and secure better grades, MDC offered Tuberculosis Antigens through Tomato Plastid Genome for Oral result oriented Pre-1st Year coaching classes (free of charge) during Immunization”, worth Rs.3.26 million to HEC under NRPU May, 2016.  Department of Electrical Engineering, has nominated seventeen After successful completion of these classes, Parent Teacher Final Year Projects for the grant of funds by ICT Research meetings were arranged to discuss the progress of students and Initiative Program 2015-16 address their issues.  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. Industrial Linkages Ninety students from Department of Electrical Engineering will get Pre-1st Year Coaching Classes-MDC practical training (internship) in ten different organizations/ industries during summer vacations /semester 2016 as under: a. Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Farewell Party at Mashal Degree College b. Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Farewell party was held on 26 March, 2016 in Mashal Degree College for c. Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC) students of Intermediate Part-II. The stage performances were d. Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC) entertaining. All students participated with great enthusiasm.

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Research at University of Haripur, Haripur, 19 Feb 2016 Research Publications / 3. Zeenat Haq, “Evaluation of Chemical Relationship of Papers Presented in Conferences Partheniumhysterophorus Linn. On Germination and Seedling Growth of Some Economically Important Vegetables”, GFP and Research Publications: its Applications in Life Sciences Research at University of 1. Muhammad Tahir, Muhammad Sardaraz, Ataul Aziz Ikram and Haripur, Haripur, 19 Feb 2016 Hassan Bajwa, “HaShReCA: Hadoop Based Short Read Error 4. Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed and Jamil Ahmed Sheikh, “Role of Correction Algorithm for Genome Assembly”, Current Islamic Waqaf in Reduction of Poverty”, International Bioinformatics, Vol. 10 (04), pp. 469-475, 2016 Conference on Islamic Charity and Social Development in 2. Mehwish Iftikhar, Muhammad Umer Shahid, Muhammad Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 09 – 10 March, Hamza Shahab and Mehvish Mobeen, “Exploring The 2016 Relationship among Organizational Citizenship Behaviour, 5. Jamil Ahmed Sheikh, Shuaib Farooq and Zakia Batool, “Charity Psychological Empowerment and Turnover Intention with the and Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Taxila”, International Mediating Role of Effective Commitment”, International Conference on Islamic Charity and Social Development in Review of Management & Marketing, Vol. 6 (S4), pp. 01-08, Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, 09-10, March 2016 2016 3. Sobia Shabir and Zakia Batool, “Human Resource Management 6. Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed, “Inter Consultation for Enhancing and Gender Behaviors: Change in Employees' Family Life”, Organizational Capabilities in Companies”, International The Explorer, Islamabad: Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 02 Conference on Indigenous Resource Management: Challenges (03), pp. 84-91, 2016 and Opportunities, University of Management Sciences and 4. Syeda Samar Shahid Bokhari, “Greek Ancient Mythology- A Information Technology, Kotli, Azad Kashmir, 14 – 15 April, Replica of Human Life vs. the Life Refraction to the Delusion”, 2016 The Explorer, Islamabad: Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 02 7. Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed, “Relationship between Attitudes of (04), pp. 103-106, 2016 Students Toward Latest Technology at Secondary Level: A 5. Syeda Samar Shahid Bokhari, “The Seagull – Surging Elements Comparative Study”, International Conference on Innovation in of Modern Realistic Expressionism”, The Explorer, Islamabad: Teaching and Learning, International Islamic University, Journal of Social Sciences ISSN:2411-0132(E), 2411-5487(P), Islamabad, 25 – 26 April, 2016 Vol.02, Issue (07), July 2016 8. Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori, “Times to Learn with Pace OERs: The 6. Syeda Samar Shahid Bokhari, “Study of Mythology in the Open Education Resources: A Comparative Study”, Context of Structuralists Theoretical Framework”, The International Conference on Innovation in Teaching and Explorer, Islamabad: Journal of Social Sciences ISSN:2411- Learning, International Islamic University, Islamabad, 25 – 26 0132(E), 2411-5487(P), Vol. 02, Issue (08), August 2016 April, 2016 7. Syeda Samar Shahid Bokhari and Jamil Ahmed Sheikh, 9. Ms. Uzma Khalid Ghori, “Social Support: A Motivating “Women Social Stratum: Traditional Mindset vs. Inside Pathway towards Achievement”, 1st International Social Realism”, Science International, Vol. 28 (03), 2016 Sciences Conference on Bridging the Blur in Social Sciences: 8. Mehwish Iftikhar, Muhammad Umer Shahid and Hamza Approaching the Changing World of Academic Exploration, Shahab, “Customer Satisfaction Level in Islamic Banking and Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta, 26 – 27 April, Conventional Banking (A Case of Pakistan)”, Journal of 2016 Management Info, Vol. 09(01), pp. 21-59, 2016 10. Muhammad Zain and Hamza Shahab, “Effect of Marketing 9. Muhammad Sardaraz, Muhammad Tahir and Ataul Aziz Ikram, Myopia on Firm's Long Term Performance and Customer “Advances in High Throughput DNA Sequence Data Loyalty”, International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Compression”, Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Trends in Business Management (ICIEBM), Iqra University, Biology, Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.1142 / Karachi, 04-05 June, 2016 s0219720016300021, 2016 10. Fazal Haq, Hazrat Ali, Muhammad Shuaib, Malik Badshah, Study / Recreational Trips Syed Waqas Hassan and Hasan Javed Chaudhary, “Recent  Department of Physics arranged a recreational trip on 16 and 18 Progresses in Bioethanol from Ligno-Cellulosic Materials: A May, 2016 to NCP, Islamabad Review”, International Journal of Green Energy, Digital Object  Department of Statistics arranged a recreational trip on 28 May, Identifier (DOI): 10.1080/15435075.2015.1088855, 2016 2016 to Abshar and Harnoi  Department of Computer Sciences arranged a faculty trip on 09 Papers Presented in Conferences: April, 2016 to Mushk Puri 1. Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed and Jamil Ahmed Sheikh, “In the Name  Department of Chemistry arranged an industrial trip on 03 March, of Kafalla System: A Case Study of Pakistani Migrant to Saudi 2016 to Attock Oil Refinery Ltd., Morgah Arabia”, International Conference on Migration and  Department of Chemistry arranged following industrial trips: Development in South Asia, Sargodha University, Sargodha, 17- a. Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd. Rawalpindi on 24 March, 18 February, 2016 2016 2. Dr. Muhammad Idrees, “Green Fluorescent Proteins and Whole b. Qarshi Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Hattar (KPK) on 12 April, 2016 Cell Biosensor”, GFP and its Applications in Life Sciences 11 UW Outlook

c. National Center for Physics, Islamabad on 12 April, 2016  Department of Civil Engineering arranged following study trips /  Department of Management Sciences arranged a one day visits: recreational trip on 26 March, 2016 to Lahore a. Survey of Pakistan on 09 March, 2016  Department of Psychology arranged a recreational trip on 26 b. Pakistan Metrological Department on 10 March, 2016 March, 2016 to Khewra Salt Mines and Kallar Kahar c. Bestway Cement on 25 March, 2016  In order to dovetail both academia and professionalism, d. Water Purification Plant, POF on 12 April, 2016 Department of Chemical Engineering has arranged following e. Pakistan Railway on 15 April, 2016 study trips: f. Islamabad International Airport Project on 05 May, 2016 a. Dewaan Cement Industry on 17 May, 2016  Students from Department of Mechatronics Engineering visited b. Bestway Cement Industry on 26 May, 2016 English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) on 10 May, 2016 in Hattar  Students from Department of Mechanical Engineering visited the Industrial State 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 Study and Recreational Trips

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