Peshawar: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar and Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah Sindh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here today at the Conference Hall, UET Peshawar. The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Qaiser Ali, Vice Chancellor UET Peshawar and Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza Samo, Vice Chancellor QUEST. Dr. Nasiru Minallah, Director Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), UET Peshawar provided a detailed briefing on the agreement while Dr. Safdar Nawaz Khan Marwat presented an overview of UET Peshawar’s programs and facilities. The MoU aims to promote academic excellence and collaboration on research and development programs. Under this agreement, both institutions will develop and conduct joint academic and professional training programs, exchange technical expertise, resource sharing and sharing of advisory services. They will also collaborate on joint research, innovation, commercialization activities and consultancy services. Prof. Dr. Qaiser Ali welcomed the Vice Chancellor QUEST and appreciated their efforts. He said that there is lack of resources sharing in our institutions which needs to be addressed. He emphasized the need for resource sharing among institutions, highlighting UET Peshawar’s Earthquake Engineering Center which features the second-largest shake table in Asia. He assured full cooperation in sharing expertise and facilities. The Vice Chancellor directed Director ORIC for collaboration with other institutions regarding resource sharing. Dr. Saleem Raza Samo, Vice Chancellor QUEST, pledged to work collaboratively with UET Peshawar. He introduced QUEST and highlighted its facilities, stressing the importance of optimal resource utilization. News Desk
He suggested the student semester exchange program, faculty exchange and cultural exchange. He appreciated the efforts of Prof. Dr. Tahir Khan and Dr. Shehzad Anwar for making this collaboration possible.
Prof. Dr. Hamidullah, Secretary of the Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BOASAR), UET Peshawar emphasized the need of linkages between academic institutions for resource and knowledge sharing to promote research. This will provide opportunities to our faculty and students to learn from each other, he added.
Prof. Dr. Rizwan Mehmood Gul, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical, Prof. Dr. Syed Waqar Shah, Dean, Faculty of Electrical, Prof. Dr. Siraj ul Islam, Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Allied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Misbah Ullah, Advisor Finance, Dr. Khizar Azam Khan, Registrar and other senior officials of UET Peshawar were also present on the occasion.
