May-June, 2007
32nd International Nathiagali Summer College opens Human capital our unique advantage Investment in Technology only way out Innovation to determine wealth and strength of nations: Prof. Atta-ur-Rehman PAEC undertaking projects for human resource development in high-tech areas: Chairman
Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman, Chairman, HEC presiding over the inaugural session of 32nd INSC. Sitting from (L to R) Dr. Ansar Parvez, Member (Sciences), PAEC, Mr. Anwar Ali, Chairman, PAEC, Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman, Dr. Riazuddin, DG, NCP and Dr. Hafeez A. Hoorani, Scientific Secretary, INSC
Enormous human capital in the This was stated by Prof. Atta-ur- He said, this demographic shape of 100 million youth under Rehman, Chairman, Higher Education advantage is a unique strength of 25 years is a unique advantage of Commission while inaugurating the Pakistan which is not available Pakistan among the comity of prestigious International Nathiagali to many countries with aging nations. We are certain to convert Summer College jointly organized by populations where predominant them into innovative minds Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission number of young people are not (PAEC) and National Centre for through proper education and opting for scientific pursuits. Physics (NCP) on June 25, 2007. This is a window of opportunity training. 1 for us if we make proper Pakistan has launched a major by the Government of Pakistan to investment in education and initiative for the development of generate 8800 MW of nuclear training in an enabling human resource in the field of electricity by 2030. We certainly environment. S&T and in pursuance of the hope to meet this target. Our same, PAEC has also undertaken medical centres are providing There has been a big change in the a number of projects including a diagnostic and treatment of area of higher education compared to Centre of Advanced Polymers, cancer while our agricultural and the past as S&T has found full an Institute of Optics and Lasers, biotechnology centres are commitment of the President and a Tokamak (toroidkamera- Prime Minister of Pakistan for engaged in new discoveries in transforming the country into a magnit-katushka) Fusion their respective areas of knowledge economy. There is a Laboratory and a Synchrotron research, Chairman, PAEC realization at the highest level that Light Machine which will offer apprised. innovation and technology is the only training and research “I must mention here that our way out to acquire strength and opportunities to many scientists achievements would not have been prosperity, Prof.Atta stated. and engineers. possible without the competence and To lure back these highly trained Adjacent to our premier R&D commitment of the human resource of PAEC, and I take this opportunity to individuals going abroad for their P.hD. facility, PINSTECH, is our human record my appreciations for them”, Mr. studies, we have the necessary resource development centre, infrastructure to absorb them through AnwarAli concluded. PIEAS, which has been ranked as excellent pay packages and provision number one engineering In his introductory remarks, Dr. of productive work environment. Many Riazuddin, Director, International already settled abroad have returned university of the country by HEC. Nathiagali Summer College informed home in response to incentives being With the tradition of research at that during the last 31 years over 600 offered here. The same is evident from PINSTECH and addition of new eminent scientists including six Nobel the fact that there has been 360 % facilities, PINSTECH-PIEAS Laureates shared their knowledge and increase in our research out put, Dr. complex will become world class experience with over 900 scientists Atta said. centre for the development of from as many as 72 countries. Nearly science and technology. This We have provided such a solid 6000 participants drawn from complex will be accessible to the foundation for flourishing of higher universities, colleges and R&D education that it will be sustainable in scientific community, Anwar Ali institutes from Pakistan benefited from the years to come. Our system offers told. these colleges. free access to knowledge and free Establishment of all these The college was founded in 1976 by access to scientific instrumentation. Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission Not a single scientific project presented facilities will be a momentous task for which we will have to and is being held annually with to us remained without funding. A 15 nd remarkable regularity. This was 32 year tax holiday is being offered for allocate resources to cultivate appearance of the college. It has high-tech industry, which will present science. In this context, we look provided a forum for personal contacts lucrative opportunities for innovative forward to our cooperation with and exchange of ideas among individuals, Prof.Atta told. international organizations like scientists of various countries. IAEA, CERN, Abdus Salam Linkage programmes with foreign International Center for After this inaugural session, the entire institutions are also being funded. We college shifts to its traditional venue at are launching an e-book programme Theoretical Physics (ASICTP) and others, Mr.AnwarAli stated. Nathiagali, where, it has a two week next month with 40000 scientific books stay comprising academic and social on the internet along with provision of We in PAEC are making our activities. linking with international research contributions towards country's networks. The first week activity (June 25 - June development. In addition to our 30, 2007) is “Nuclear Energy & New programme in basic and applied Energy Technologies” while the Earlier in his welcome address, sciences, we are working for the SecondActivity (July 02 - July 07, 2007) Chairman, PAEC, Mr. Anwar Ali uplift of socio-economic sector. covers “ Technology and Applications informed that President of PAEC has already been assigned of Synchrotron Light Source”. 2 Nathiagali Summer College A Scenic Venue Offers frank interaction, absorbing discussions coupled with excursions
Nathiagali is a scenic hill resort of Nanga Parbat and other are unpredictable and lodged in the sylvan slopes of Karakorum peaks, and a cool unexpected storms with the lower Himalayan range. and bracing climate heavy with downpour accompanied by short Perched at a height of 2600 the scent of firs and pines, and staccato bursts of hail may turn meters in the forest studded ablaze in a riot of colour the air quite chilly. From October hills, it is about three hours drive presented by roses, cherries and to March, the once lush green towards north-east of Islamabad, wild flowers, it provides an world turns into a whole the capital city of Pakistan. A excellent blend of tranquil glistening fairyland. Other small village known only to those atmosphere conducive for places of interest nearby include seeking escape from the heat learning and enjoying nature's Murree, Patriata, Ayubia, and and with penchant for enjoying beauty at its best. Bhurban. Surrounded by thickly natural beauty, it became the wooded pine and chestnut trees, venue of a yearly activity of The summer in these resorts is Bhurban is gifted with natural international discourse of the pleasant, with temperatures scenic beauty, peace and highest level in this part of the ranging from 15 at night to 30˚C tranquility. world. With the snow-clad views during the day. The monsoons (Taken from INSC Brochure with thanks)
Summer College Objectives Proceedings In order to ensure wider dissemination Breaking the intellectual isolation Placing due emphasis on the of knowledge, the proceedings of the of the scientists in the developing interaction of modern trends in colleges have been published upto the countries. physics and their applications in 24th College by Plenum press, World Keeping pace with the rapid current technological Scientific and Nova Scotia publishers. progress in science and This year proceedings will be published development with special in Journal of Physics Conference contemporary needs by reference to the needs of the Series, Institute of Physics (loP) UK, promoting higher science countries of the Third World. Ltd. education.
OFFICIAL PATRONAGE Sponsors of INSC Nobel Laureates
FOR INSC AT THE TOP Since its inception in 1976, INSC has Who lectured at MOST LEVEL been organized every year by INSC The inaugural sessions of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission which has also Leo Esaki INSC have mostly been presided provided the funding base for this over by the head of the state or activity. Over the years, the principal Pierre-Gilles de Gennes the head of the government. This co-sponsor has been Abdus Salam Robert Hofstadter has been a source of ICTP, Trieste, Italy, US National Science Foundation and Chienese Abdus Salam encouragement, both for the Academy of Sciences. The College Samuel C. Ting organizers and the participants. has been co-sponsored by several other agencies Chen Ning Yang
483 PAEC-2nd Short Training Course for Medical Doctors on Preparedness for Handling, Treatment and Management of Victims of a Nuclear/Radiation Emergency/Accident
Safety is given utmost importance in all work places at PAEC. We are quite vigilant and prepared for dealing with any radiation or nuclear emergency. This was stated by Dr. Ansar Parvez, Member Science, PAEC, while addressing the concluding ceremony of one week PAEC-2nd Short Training Course for Medical Doctors on "Preparedness for Handling, Treatment and Management of Victims of a Nuclear/Radiation Emergencies/ Accidents".
The course was organized by Health Physics Division, Directorate of Systems & Services, PINSTECH for medical doctors within the framework of emergency preparedness programme. It was attended by 22 participants from 12 PAEC and 04 non- PAEC hospitals/ institutions of the country.
The lectures on the course were delivered by learned speakers/ Participants of the course with Dr. Ansar Parvez, Member (Science), PAEC scientists from PAEC and specialists from various hospitals of the country. These were mainly focused on emergency, hospital response during 3 technical visits to various laboratories radiation detection and measurement, radiation emergency, management of of PINSTECH and a few videos effects of radiation exposure, acute radiation syndromes, existing demonstrating different radiation assessing doses to members of the medical facilities for handling nuclear emergency scenarios. Dr. Ansar public, handling and management of emergency in Pakistan, laboratory Parvez Member Sciences, PAEC, radioactive waste, types of radiation demonstrations/ visits and video films. distributed certificates among the emergencies and accident victims, participants. survival skills during nuclear The course consistent of 10 technical sessions (comprising of 22 lectures), IAEA Prosper Mission Assesses KANUPP Operating Experience
A six member IAEA led PROSPER mission visited KANUPP from 18-28 February 2007. The purpose of the mission was to review the operational experience feedback (OEF) practice of KANUPP and to assess the comprehensiveness of self assessment programme of KANUPP. The mission recommended management policy guidance and need of a strong reporting culture. The self assessment report of KANUPP on OEF was regarded as commendable by the PROSPER mission. Group photo of participants of “PROSPER MISSION” at KANUPP 4 AMAT Follow-up Mission at KANUPP
An Ageing Management Assessment Team (AMAT) Follow-up Mission comprising of five IAEA experts visited KANUPP from 12-16 February, 2007 to review KANUPP actions to the recommendations/suggestions provided by the main AMAT mission in 1999. The other objective of the mission was to provide information on ageing management practices in Hungary, Japan, Korea, Canada and AMAT Mission: A view of discussion between KANUPP officials and IAEA Experts Romania. Presentations were delivered by IAEA team members and systematic ageing management leadership by the plant management in KANUPP counterparts in their program (AMP) implementation. promoting ageing management at respective areas. Valuable information/ Through out the Follow-up Mission the KANUPP. IAEA experts included: Mr. knowledge was acquired in perspective IAEA team recognized considerable Liviu N. Delcea, Mr. Dongsik kang, Mr. of system structure and components progress in plant ageing management Takeyuki Inagaki, Mr. John Chooneon Jin, (SSCs) ageing management and activities and appreciated the strong and Mr. TamasJanos Katona.
PAEC Arranges Training Course on Vibration Technology
Vibration analysis is a well established There was an overwhelming response technology in industry. They technique for condition monitoring of from PAEC projects and other emphasized that nuclear power plants critical machines and equipment in organizations of repute from all over are capital intensive projects, and nuclear power plants and industry. the country. nuclear electricity costs are According to SAME estimates, about competitive if the plants are run with The course was attended by 61 82 % of all malfunctions in the high availability factors over extended mechanical equipment can be participants from PAEC, period of time. Plant condition- detected with the help of fibro- Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory monitoring plays a very important role monitoring and fibro-diagnostic Authority (PNRA), NESCOM, in achieving this goal. Experience methods. Taking cognizance of its Pakistan Navy, MTC, PMO, accumulated over a number of significance in improving plant WAPDA, Karachi Electric Supply operating years of nuclear power performance, the Directorate of Corporation (KESC), Pakistan plants around the world has shown that Nuclear Power Engineering organized Steel andAttock Refinery. the surveillance and fault detection in a three-day Level-I certificate training plant equipment contributes very course on Application of Vibration The course was inaugurated by Mr. Zia positively in achieving higher plant Technology for Fault Diagnosis in ul Hasan Siddiqui, Member (Power), factors over its lifetime. Vibration PAEC. In their keynote addresses the Rotating Machines, in Islamabad from analysis also plays a valuable role in Member (Power) and D.G. Nuclear 23-25 April 2007. The course was plant ageing management. At the end Power Engineering highlighted the intended for the engineers and of the course the participants were well-established economic and managers involved in plant operation, distributed VA-Ievel-I certificates. maintenance and equipment design. technological benefits of vibration
85 PAEC’s Non-Destructive Testing Centre Participates in In-Service Inspection of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant-l
Eddy current testing of condenser Ultrasonic inspection of welds of a Thickness measurement by ultrasonics tubes in progress piping system PAEC’s National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) Organizes Course on “Molecular Detection of RNA Viruses”
Infectious diseases in animals & humans remain a key constraint to the development & progress of developing countries. Several RNA viruses being pathogenic for human or animal population are of great concern with respect to health, economic & environmental status of the country. The success of any disease control and eradication program relies on the efficacy of diagnosis, surveillance and monitoring methods. The molecular detection techniques have been successfully exploited to improve both the speed and accuracy of disease diagnosis. In this connection a National training course on “Molecular detection of RNA viruses” was held at National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad from 24-26th of April, 2007.This training course held under an Agriculture NIBGE faculty with the chief guest, Professor Dr. Muhammad Nawaz, Vice Chancellor, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore Linkage Program (ALP) project that was awarded to Environmental Biotechnology Division (EBD), NIBGE. bioinformatics, SNPs and Muhammad Nawaz, Vice Chancellor, 25 participants from different institutes, nanobiotechnology. Participants were University of Veterinary and Animal universities and organizations of the also provided with practical lab training Sciences (UVAS), Lahore in his country were selected. i.e., field sample preparation, RNA concluding address appreciated the isolation, cDNA synthesis, PCR work on molecular disease diagnosis This particular course was designed to amplification and PCR product which is being carried out by provide the participants with analysis. A manual covering theoretical Environmental Biotechnology Division, awareness and background of; background and protocols was also NIBGE. He further informed that PCR molecular biology of viruses, molecular provided to the participants. based diagnostic facility for FMD has approaches for the detection of been established at UVAS and he also pathogens, PCR and its applications, The chief guest, Professor Dr. acknowledged NIBGE's contribution for this.
86 Assignments of IAEA Experts Experts Abroad (iii) A four Member Team from M/s. in Pakistan (i) Mr. Zamir Ahmed, Deputy Chief Walischmiller GMBH, Gewerbegebiet (i) Mr. Liaquat Hussain (USA) and Ms. Engineer, CHASNUPP (C-I), Kundian Eschdorf, Dresden, Germany visited Wanna Wimolwattanapun (Thailand), has been appointed Résident Liaison Isotope Production Division (IPD), carried out assignment as an IAEA Engineer of PAEC at (WANO-Tokyo PINSTECH, Islamabad in connection Experts at PINSTECH, Islamabad to Centre) for a period of two years from with the Installation/Commissioning of Assist in National Workshop on Use of 29 January, 2007 to 28 January, 2009. Mo-99 Production Plant Advanced Software for Data (ii) Dr. Naeem Ahmed Laghari, (iv) Messrs. Arie Pieter Runiard and Interpretation, Fingerprinting and Bahawalpur Institute of Nuclear Peter Leonard Oldenkamp Source Apportionment including Back Medicine & Oncology (BINO), (Netherlands), Experts in Potato visited Trajectory Techniques from 09-10April, Bahawalpur is currently on NIBGE, Faisalabad on 2007 and Executive Management appointment as Staff Physician, 06 February, 2007 to assess possibility Seminar on Improved Information on Oncology Department, King Abdulaziz of collaboration with NIBGE. Environmental Pollution and Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi (Netherlands), Experts in Potato visited Management from 11-13 April, 2007 Arabia for a period of one year NIBGE, Faisalabad on under RCA Project Improved beginning 03 February, 2007. 06 February, 2007 to assess possibility Information about Urban Air Quality Director, Bahawalpur Institute of of collaboration with NIBGE. Management. Nuclear Medicine & Oncology (BINO), (v) Twenty six students from Oman (ii) Dr. Jong-Po Lee (Republic of Bahawalpur is currently on visited NIAB/NIBGE, Faisalabad from Korea), IAEA Expert carried out appointment as Staff Physician, 16-18 January, 2007. Mission at National Centre for Non- Oncology Department, King Abdulaziz (vi) Mr. Kogel Roland (German) Expert Destructive Testing (NCNDT), PAEC, Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi from M/s SENTCH Instruments, Gmbh, Islamabad from 26 March to 06 April, Arabia for a period of one year Germany visited NILOP, PINSTECH, 2007 as an IAEA Expert for Task beginning 03 February, 2007. Islamabad from 02-09 March, 2007 for Preliminary Training in the Analysis of (iii) Mr. Muhammad Rashidullah, Installation of Ellipsometer and FTIR. UT Data for Nuclear Power Plants Deputy Chief Engineer, Karachi under IAEA Technical Co-operation (vii) Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Trevan Nuclear Power Complex (KNPC), (Australia) visited MINAR, Multan and Project Development of Capabilities in Karachi is currently undertaking Automatic Ultrasonic Testing and NORI, Islamabad from 8-18 March, assignment as KANUPP 2007 and delivered a Lecture on Material Corrosion Testing for Representative with Candu Owners Structural IntegrityAssessment. “Planning for the Future, Strengthening Group (COG) Office, Toronto, Canada PAEC's Mammography Facilities”. (iii)Mr. Zhang Jing, Section Head for a period of six months from 09 (TCPA), Programme Management February, 2007 to 08August, 2007. (viii) Mr. Ivica Basic, Lead ENTEKO Officer, Division for Asia and the Hosting of Events in Pakistan Expert/Technical Advisor and Mr. Pacific, Department of Technical Co- Srdan Spalj, ENTEKO Expert Lead operation,(IAEA), visited Pakistan for a (i) PAEC in co-operation with IAEA from ENTEKO Ltd., Croatia visited Meeting with TC Project Counterparts hosted a Scientific Meeting on CHASNUPP-I, Karachi from 12-23 atKANUPP , Atomic Energy Minerals Regional Consultation on Genetically March, 2007 for Execution of Tasks in Centres/Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Modified Cotton for Risk Assessment the Scope of Contract between Oncology (INMOL), Lahore, NCNDT, and Opportunities for Small-Scale CHASNUPP-I and ENTEKO Ltd PAEC HQ, PINSTECH, PIEAS, PNRA, Cotton Growers at National Institute for Croatia for the Development of from 26-30 March, 2007. Biotechnology and Genetic Symptom Based Emergency Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad from Operating Procedures for Mr. Sukho Lee (Republic of (iv) 04-09 March, 2007 in which 42 CHASNUPP-I, Kundian from 12-30 Korea), IAEA Staff Member and Mr. foreigners from different countries March, 2007. Choong Heui Jeong (Republic of attended this Meeting. Korea), IAEA Expert carried out Expert (ix)Prof. Dr. Kazuo Watanabe, Mission atKANUPP from 26-30 March, (ii) PAEC in co-operation with IAEA University of Tsukuba, Japan visited 2007 for Task: To Review the Report hosted an International Symposium on NIBGE, Faisalabad from 19-20 March, and Implementation Plan on Post Microbial Technologies for Sustainable 2007. Accident Monitoring System of Karachi Agriculture: Exploring the hidden (x) An eight Member delegation led by potentials of Microbes' at NIBGE from NPP under Project Improving Mr. Jun-Yeon Byun, Director General, 12-16 March, 2007 which was attended Safety Featuresof K ANUPP . The Overseas Nuclear Project Department following IAEA staff members/experts by 12 foreigners. Visit of Foreigners to Pakistan (KEPCO), Republic of Korea visited also joined the team: CHASNUPP (C-I& C-2) during 09-12 (i) A four Member Technical Support April, 2007 and also gave a Seminar on Mr. Takeyuki Inakagi (Japan), IAEA Team of WANO-Tokyo Centre, Japan Korean Nuclear Power Industry at Staff Member visited KNPC (K-I) Karachi from 14-19 Hotel Holiday Inn, Islamabad from 10- Mr. Liviu N. Delcea, IAEA Staff January, 2007 for Mission on Condition (Romania) IAEAStaff Member Assessment of Life Management of 11April, 2007. Mr. John Chooneon Jin (Canada) Turbine Generator Foreign Trainee under IAEA IAEAExpert (ii) Mr. Prathapar, (Australian) visited Award Dr.Tamas Janos Kantona(Hungary) NIAB, Faisalabad on 15 January, 2007 Mr. Moath Kassim (Yemen National) IAEAExpert to deliver a Seminar on his IAEA has started two year M.Sc. degree Mr. Dongsik Kang (Republic of Consultancy Project for Water programme (Medical Physics) at Korea) IAEAExpert Management. PIEAS, Islamabad from 08 January, Appointments of PAEC 2007.
7 PAEC’s Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) organizes National Conference on Cotton Production
Cotton is an important cash crop of Pakistan grown on more than 7.5 million acres. However the production potential of this crop is under-exploited. To review the present status and future strategies for cotton production, a National Conference on Cotton Production was organized by Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad on 2-3 May 2007. Addressing the inaugural session, the Chief Guest Dr. Qadir Bux Baluch, Agriculture Development Commissioner expressed his confidence that a bumper cotton crop would be achieved in the coming year as a result of the efforts of scientists and government policies. He commended the contribution of 23 crop varieties of NIAB towards national Dr. Qadir Bux Baluch, Agriculture Development Commissioner addressing the seminar economy and highlighted the role of cotton variety NIAB-78 in uplift of cotton production in the country. Dr. Baluch diseases like Cotton Leaf Curl Virus, institutes, universities, policy makers, assured full support from Ministry shortage of irrigation water, high prices provincial agriculture departments, of Agriculture and Live Stock for R&D of inputs, and lack of awareness and seed and pesticide companies, and activities of the research institutions. adoption of advanced production farmer community attended the technologies. Dr. Ahsan emphasized conference. A range of topics from In his welcome address, Dr. M. Ahsanul the need for genetically improved genetic engineering, mutation Haq, Director NIAB presented a brief varieties and integrated management breeding, disease and pest review of research activities at the practices to materialize the production management to irrigation technologies institute with particular reference to targets of over 20 million bales set by for cotton were covered in the six cotton improvement programme. He Government of Pakistan under `Cotton technical sessions. In view of the mentioned that sustainability of cotton Vision 2015'. importance of cotton in national production is vital for our economy but economy, NIAB plans to make such the crop is prone to a number of Over 100 participants representing forum a regular annual activity prior to constraints such as insect pests, diverse stakeholder groups like R&D start of the crop season. Seminar on profitable use of salt affected lands
Saline agriculture is an important Badin District and agriculture implementation of the project biological approach to utilize salt researchers. Director NIA Tandojam interventions in their area has educated affected lands profitably. In this regard chaired the seminar. The project staff them to solve their agriculture related a one day seminar entitled "Profitable delivered lectures in local language problems collectively and also made use of salt affected lands" was about the salt affected lands and their them capable to utilize their salt organized by Saline Agriculture utilization through the application of affected waste lands profitably. The Farmers Participatory Development different biological means. The adaptation of modern agriculture Project, with the coordination of participants were briefed about the four techniques and new improved NIA PAEC’s Nuclear Institute of Agriculture years activities of Saline Agriculture varieties have enhanced the per acre (NIA), Tandojam and 4B Fertilizers project at Badin site. The local farming yield of rice, wheat and sugarcane from Green Pakistan, Ltd. which was communities highly appreciated the 40 to 50%. The plantation of salt attended by more than 140 participants activities of the project in their area. The tolerant tree species provides an belonging to farming communities of representatives of the farmers opportunity to get a handsome return the area, agriculture related NGOs of associations said that the from these marginal lands.
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