The Industrial Liaison Office of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET) organized the TECHSPARK exhibition at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). This event showcased final year design projects (FYDP) of students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (DME) and the Department of Electrical, Computer Engineering (DECE) and Department of Civil Engineering.
The exhibition aimed to provide a platform for students to demonstrate their innovative projects and foster their professional development. It also offered an opportunity for stakeholders from various industries, institutes, and community members to visit the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at IIUI.
The grand opening of the exhibition was graced by President IIUI Dr. Hathal Hamoud Alotaibi and President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce (ICCI) Mr. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri accompanied by a delegation from the chamber. They inaugurated the event and visited the numerous stalls set up by the participating students. Dr. Hathal and Mr. Bakhtawri keenly engaged with the students and stakeholders, appreciating their work and discussing potential collaborations.The exhibition was also attended by Vice President, Engineer Azhar ul Islam Zafar representatives from Pakistan Navy and Meer Masood Rashid, Advisor, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Islamabad.
Both the IIU President and the President of ICCI praised the exceptional activities witnessed during their visit to the exhibition stalls. They particularly commended the vital role played by the Industrial Liaison Office of FET in promoting industry-academia collaboration.
Visitors to the exhibition were also impressed by the outstanding final year projects presented by the students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering. The innovative ideas and technical prowess displayed by the students garnered widespread appreciation.
On the occasion, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Ahmed Sheikh, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, congratulated the organizers for orchestrating such a remarkable exhibition. He emphasized the significance of providing a platform for students to showcase their abilities and practical skills while offering industries an opportunity to discover and recruit exceptional talent.
The TECHSPARK exhibition concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony held at the Faculty Block’s Auditorium. The ceremony was attended by a large number of engineering students as well as representatives from industries and various institutes. It served as a fitting end to a successful event, further highlighting the dedication and hard work of the students and organizers.
Meanwhile, President ICCI Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri along with a team from the chamber called on President IIUI, Dr. Hathal Hamoud Alotaibi.
During the meeting, matters pertaining to mutual cooperation and initiatives for academia industry linkages were discussed. On the occasion, the President of ICCI lauded the TECHSPARK exhibition of final year projects at the faculty of Engineering and technology of university adding that the students had prepared the projects according to the needs of society. He assured that ICCI will be eager to introduce these students to the concerned industrialists so that their projects may serve the society with proper attribution. He also offered that the ICCI will be providing opportunities of internships to the university students. He also appreciated the role of the Saudi Government in promotion of industry and education.
The Worthy President IIUI, on the occasion said universities must address the requirements of the society and IIUI is focusing on the research in the light of contemporary trends. He said exhibitions such as TECHSAPRK provide opportunities to students to get introduced to industry. Talking about the university progress, he said the newly prepared strategic plan has set the varsity on the track of success and progress. He said that the university shall be focusing on initiating joint ventures with ICCI to build a strong bond between academia and industry.—INP
