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Editor’s Note

Quarter 2, 2015 Issue of the CAC Newsletter is here and half of the year is already over! The CAC team has been busy organizing the 3 staged competition titled, “Finding Innovative & Creative Solutions for Society (FICS), 2015” with the last and final stage of the event held on Friday, June 5. While details of the grand finale could be found inside as part of our special feature, it must be mentioned here that the event garnered enormous interest from the Industry. Not only were the projects presented by NUST students outstanding, their sheer hard work and novel ideas truly inspired the corporate mavens. To witness the motivation of our youth, their energy and unrelenting resolve to succeed despite the odds, gives so much hope to everyone. Our youth is undoubtedly capable of achieving miracles and no less than their counterparts from other parts of the world.

We wish our FICS winners the very best in their future endeavors and to all our readers, a very happy Eid.

Faiza MalikEditor

Deputy Director-Program Management, CAC

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Note from the Secretary General CAC

Active partnerships between universities and the Private Sector have been widely viewed as critical drivers of successful innovation and economic growth. Collaboration between Academia and Industry is undoubtedly, vital for skill development (education and training), the generation, acquisition, and adoption of knowledge (innovation and technology transfer), and promotion of entrepreneurship (start-ups and spin-offs). The Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) was thus established by NUST as a means to bridge the Academia-Industry divide and to align academic goals with national socio-economic needs. The concept, still nascent in this part of the world, was received with skepticism and doubt. For a country where Education and Corporate Sectors still function in silos, where provision of hands-on mentorship and advisory by the Industry is a rarity, where the trust deficit between the Private and Higher Education sector is a glaring reality, the creation of a forum to bring the two sides on a common platform and collectively strive for nation building, was hard to fathom.

NUST being the premier institute of higher learning in the country, took the lead role in creation of this forum and assembled a galaxy of top professionals from the Industry with wide ranging expertise and experience along-with their academic counterparts demonstrating diverse knowledge base and domain expertise from with NUST. The result was formation of 9 Sector Committees, namely; Automotive, Bio-Technology, Infrastructure, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Engineering, Banking & Financial Services (BFS), Energy, Chemical and Social Sector, each headed by an Academic and Industry Co-Chair and comprising seasoned experts and Industry notables. The Sector Committees are collectively co-chaired by Engr M Asghar, Rector NUST and Engr Dr M Akram Sheikh, Prof Emeritus NUST and Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of Pakistan, proved a workable model of success.

June, 2015 marks successful completion of four years of the CAC at NUST. These four years have witnessed a gradual, but steady increase in the numbers of projects that NUST and CAC Industry partners have collectively executed. The results have been truly astounding. Where the Industry contributed in terms of experience and resources, the intelligentsia applied latest scientific knowledge and techniques. The two sides however shared the same firm belief, of bridging the Academic and Corporate worlds for realizing socio-economic prosperity of Pakistan.

I am very fortunate to be part of the CAC’s pioneering team. It has been my earnest effort from the very outset, to leverage my experience and exposure in bringing on board the CAC, prominent business leaders and top level executives of the corporate world, who not only demonstrate sound business acumen and knowledge but most importantly, are true nationalist at their core. It gives me great satisfaction that all CAC members share our common vision and have extended wholehearted support and assistance when needed. I take this opportunity to thank all CAC members and hope that we continue our quest to achieve excellence in Academia-Industry collaborations and set a remarkable example for others to follow.

My best regards to all of you and wish everyone a great Eid.

Amer HashmiAdvisor NUST & Secy General CAC

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CONTENTSNEWS

5. Finding Innovative and Creative Solutions for Society, FICS 2015 - An Intra-NUST Competition Grand Finale

7. A Brief overview of Winning Projects of FICS 2015

13. An Interactive Session with NUST Academics (ACAD) and Planning & Resources (P&R) Branches    14. NUST joins hands with Tsinghua University Science Park (TusPark), China to establish National Science & Technology Park (NSTP) at NUST, Islamabad

Sector In Focus

18. CAC Engineering & Automotive Sector

20. Message from NUST & Industry Co-Chairs

22. SMME Industry Projects

Interactive session with NUST ACAD Branch . . . Page 13

MoU signing between Tsinghua University Science Park (TusPark), China to establish National Science & Technology Park (NSTP) at NUST, Islamabad . . . Page 14

FICS 2015, Grand Finale... Page 5

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Grand FinaleFinding Innovative and Creative Solutions for Society, FICS 2015 An Intra-NUST CompetitionThe National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) is one of the leading institutes of higher learning in the country. The University lays special focus on enhancing the application of science and technology for the betterment of society. As part of its mission to inculcate a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, NUST undertakes concerted efforts to ensure that the students participate in a wide array of activities that blend scientific knowledge with innovative technologies and come up with solutions that can bring about a positive change in the life of common man.

“FINDING INNOVATIVE & CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SOCIETY (FICS)”, a three stage, Intra-University Competition, was thus conceived in the year 2013 to encourage NUST students to get actively involved in social problem identification, and think innovatively to devise technology-based solutions for them. The premise behind this Competition was to capitalize upon the intellectual strength of the students enrolled in all 23 constituent Schools and Colleges of NUST across Pakistan and collectively strive for community uplift and socioeconomic development through deployment of scientific skills and tools. NUST, by its very mandate, strives to contribute not only to the economic development of Pakistan, but also to sustainable social development.

The concept of FICS fully conforms to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), proposed by the member States of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), which was launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in August 2012.

The Competition is open for Undergraduate, MS and PhD students. Stage 1 of the Competition requires participating teams to submit a synopsis of their project ideas, which are then shortlisted on the basis of their novelty, social impact, technical viability, commercialization / deployment potential, etc. In Stage 2, students present, to a panel of judges from Industry, a video or a presentation of their project ideas.

NUST always lays special stress in engaging with the Industry in more meaningful and productive ways as academic advances must be aligned with national socio-economic needs. A very unique facet of FICS is thus enhanced Industry interest and engagement, which is not only visible in the Industry providing complete patronage in the form of financial support for organizing all three stages of this Competition, but is also clearly evident in the Industry coming forth and giving unique project ideas to the students at the very onset of the Competition, to encouraging students to form multi-disciplinary teams and providing active mentorship throughout the lifecycle of the Competition.

Winning Teams and FICS Organizers with the Guest of Honor, Mr. Sarim Sheikh-President & CEO GE, Pakistan and Chief Guest, Engr M Asghar-Rector NUST

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Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) Fund for Social Innovation was the lead partner in organizing FICS 2015 whereas Australian Education Office (AEO)-Pakistan, Interactive Group of Companies, National Instruments, Oracle Corporation Pakistan, Ufone Pakistan, Channel 7 Communications Pvt. Ltd, Pakistan Innovation Fund (PIF), Gillani Research Foundation, Teradata Corporation Pakistan, Sybrid Pvt. Ltd., Central Asia Cellular Forum, Trans Tech Group of Companies and Architech Pvt Ltd also extended generous financial support in organizing the Competition.

The 3rd and final leg of the Competition, the FICS Grand Finale in which the shortlisted teams present working prototypes of their project ideas, was organized at NUST on 5th June, 2015.

Mr. Sarim Sheikh, President and CEO of General Electric (GE), Pakistan was invited as the Guest of Honor at the Closing Ceremony of FICS. GE is undoubtedly the global leader in innovation; the presence of Mr. Sarim Sheikh was thus a source of great motivation and encouragement for the student teams participating in FICS Competition. Mr. Sheikh, along with Engr M Asghar, Rector NUST lauded the efforts of participating teams and presented cash awards to the winners.

The project titled “Lithomatic” won the first prize in FICS 2015. This project involves indigenous design and fabrication of a cost-effective, safe and smart intra-

corporeal pneumatic lithotripter which can be used to treat the urinary stone disease without surgical incisions. The second prize went to the project named, “Trequant”, an ergonomic wearable device developed for better diagnosis and effective tracking of tremors in patient’s activities, tasks and pattern. “HealthHub”, a solution aiming to revolutionize the healthcare sector by redefining the manner in which diagnostic reports from clinical labs are shared with doctors and patients by using interactive visualizations and smartphones, won the third prize. The consolation prize went to the project, “GlucoSmart” a standalone non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device that accurately measures blood sugar level in real time, in a pain-free manner.

This year, a special category of “Applications for Counter Terrorism” was also added also to the Competition. This category was specially added after the Dec 16, 2014 APS tragedy to encourage students to come up with innovative solutions to tackle the growing menace of extremism. This prize was given to the project titled, “OMNES”, a device designed to use smartphone and accompanying devices to easily verify all different documents (like CNIC, drivers and arms license etc) using sensors for barcodes, QR codes, magnetic strips and facial recognition.

It was indeed heartening to witness the creative potential of our youth, which given the right platform and opportunity, are undoubtedly able to achieve great feats of wonders.

Engr M Asghar-Rector NUST, presenting NUST memento to the Guest of Honor, Mr. Sarim Sheikh-President & CEO, GE-Pakistan

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The “Lithomatic” team has come up with a groundbreaking innovation in the healthcare sector by designing and fabricating an indigenous electro-medical surgical equipment. The project is a result of strong collaboration between National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and Foundation University Medical College (FUMC). The team’s current product is Pakistan’s first indigenously fabricated intra-corporeal pneumatic lithotripter–a surgical equipment which is being used to treat the urinary stone disease without surgical incisions.

The founding team has a varied skillset, collaborative mindset, extensive literature knowledge and above all the determination to see Lithomatic go to market. An amalgam of their business and technical expertise makes the product both technically and financially viable. All members have exemplary academic records at NUST, showcasing their dedication to hard work. Amna Farouk, an electrical engineer, has a multi-faceted skillset which includes problem solving, creativity, confidence and leadership. She holds the unique honor of being Rector’s High Achiever for three consecutive

Team Lithomatic receiving First Prize at FICS 2015 Grand Finale

“Urinary stone treatment made cheaper, safer and smarter is Lithomatic’s proud claim”

years. Osama Aslam Ansari, an electrical engineer, has good command on hardware and software development. He has been involved as a research internee at NUST. Anand Kumar is an electrical engineer as well. Owning strong technical skills, he is always the first one in the team to come up with solutions. He shall also helm future R&D. Previously, he has worked as an internee at EAE Electric Turkey. Saeeda Mansoor and Misha Zafar are business graduates. Their logical research for market gap identification; knowledge of six sigma, finance and risk analysis; provide the company with the edge it needs to be successful in the market. The team is also blessed to have seven mentors who have impeccable research experience in medical, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, automotive engineering, business and operational research.

Pakistan has 500 hospitals, 520 health centers and 92 medical colleges that have a well-established urology department. The country has 197 registered urologists with 50 being added into the stream every year. This alone constitutes a PKR 2.5 billion market locally. Taking a global perspective,

A Brief overview of Winning Projects of FICS 2015

a) Lithomatic | Urinary Stone Treatment made Cheaper, Safer and Smarter First Prize winners of FICS 2015

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there are 20 countries that lie in the Afro-Asian stone belt. Potential sales to Middle East, UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia alone create a PKR 400 billion market.

Lithomatic has a sales-based revenue model and a maintenance-based revenue model. The team has also observed that maintenance of lithotripters is a huge market in Pakistan. Therefore, along with direct product sales, it shall provide a 1-year free warranty for its lithotripters. At the time of sale, customers will be asked to select two options for the next four years: either a warranty subscription model, whereby they will have to pay PKR 30,000 per year from years 2 through 5, or a charge-per-visit model, whereby they will pay PKR 100,000 per visit for maintenance, if the need for maintenance arises. Hence the three revenue streams are: Direct Product Sales, Annual Subscription Plan for maintenance and per-visit charges.

Lithomatic will form partnerships with credible distributors such as MedOne Corporation in Pakistan, Biomedics and H&H Exporters for the Middle East. The marketing strategies employed will be geared towards making the customers trust Lithomatic and make repeat purchases. Lithomatic team also plans to offer its product to at least 5 practicing and senior urologists in major cities of Pakistan for a user trial of 6 months. The team shall personally demonstrate the product’s functionalities to surgeons, hospital boards and medical institutions. Medical seminars and conferences such as UROCON and SURGICON which are organized every year will be used as a platform to market the product. As a result of rigorous R&D, Lithomatic team will also be publishing research papers on improvement in health sector in Medical Journals such as Pulse International, Journal of College and Physicians, Pakistan and Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, to name a few. This will increase awareness among the top medical professionals of country.

Lithomatic’s pneumatic lithotripter is cost effective, safe and offers smart treatment to urinary stone disease. It has additional value features which none of the international competitors have. This includes image enhancement module, stone tracking system, touch screen interface, live recording of surgical procedures and complete database. This will be available at only one-tenths of the price of comparable lithotripters in the international market. The price differential will mostly be due to the benefits of indigenous production- low component costs, low labor costs, low assembling costs, and most of all, much lower transportation costs.

Team Lithomatic at their stall in FICS 2015 Grand Finale

b) OMNES | Identity Verification Made Easy, Efficient and Effective First Prize winners for the Counter Terrorism Category-FICS 2015Identity verification is a dire need given the prevailing law and order situation in the country. Be it Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), driver’s licenses, passports, arms license, car registration, Internally Displaced Person (IDP) Cards, Benazir Income Support Program(BISP) Cards, National Tax Number (NTN), all need verification at varying locations and by different personnel. In many of these cases, verification is required outside office premises. For instance, driver’s licenses and car registrations need to be checked on highways by traffic police, CNICs need to be checked by security personnel at check-posts and passports need to be

verified at various checkpoints at the airport. Currently there is no integrated solution that can provide on-demand identity verification in real time. OMNES, fills this void by introducing a mobile app that is capable of reading barcodes, Quick Response (QR) codes, magnetic strips, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) text as well as biometric information and verifying it in real-time with relevant databases to assist all government organizations requiring such verifications.

The OMNES team believes that if their product is owned by the government, it can provide various levels of verification

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The OMNES team has also won 2nd Position at All Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Mobile App Awards, 1st position at FICS 2015- Counter terrorism Category and Rector’s Award of Appreciation.

Team OMNES comprises Awais Shafique, Shah Rukh Qasim, Muhammad Arsalan Javed and Jamal Ahmed Khan from SEECS, NUST.

access depending on the need of particular departments and personnel, thus enhancing transparency, efficiency and curbing the use of fake identification. At the same time, through the use of OMNES, the security personnel can accurately verify identity documents, thereby catching potential miscreants.

OMNES offers an integrated smart phone application, combining nearly all of the verification techniques into one product which can be easily uploaded onto any phone. The product further offers real time verification through an online database. In this product, an external earware device can be connected to the phone through audio jack and can read credit cards and also provide on spot challan payment system. Interestingly, there is no integrated portable solution on a smartphone like OMNES at present.

The team has already been approached by Mr. Khalid Khan, Chairman Central Asia Cellular Forum, Dr. Syed Ismail Shah, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and Mr. Abrar ul Hassan, Founder & Creative Director at Morango Films & 60 Second International Film Festival, who are interested to explore its commercialization potential.

Team Omnes at their stall in FICS 2015 Grand Finale

Team Omnes receiving First Prize for the Counter Terrorism Category at FICS 2015 Grand Finale

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According to World Health Organization’s (WHO) report issued in the year 2007, approximately 1 billion people suffer from different neurological disorders while 6.8 million people also lose their life to such disorders. Out of 1 billion, there are approximately 281 million people who suffer from Essential Tremor which makes one out of every twenty five people suffering from this condition.

Despite the severity of Essential Tremor, there is no authentic and reliable device available to the physicians through which they can monitor the frequency and amplitude of these vibrations. This forces the physicians to use indirect and less reliable means of diagnosis which is considered as a hurdle in the way of effective diagnosis. According to statistics, there are about 25-35% misdiagnosis every year

which lead to worsening of tremors in patients. The product Trequant aims to fill this gap by designing a wearable, aesthetically appealing and accurate tremor detection and quantification device. Trequant aims to provide patients with an accessory that is not only easy to use but also gives quick and spontaneous results.

It is appalling to note that Trequant is the first of its kind tremor quantifying wearable having no competitor present in the market. The idea has been appreciated at various national and international platforms and has won many awards like P@SHA 2014 (Best Project in Tertiary Student Project Category), Regional Asia Pacific ICT Alliance, APICTA 2014 (Best Project in Tertiary Student Project Category), Pakistan US Alumni Network-Global Entrepreneurship Week PAUN-GEW 2014 (Best Idea Pitch) and Best IT Innovation Award BITA 2014. The project however is in the final stages of development and will be commercialized soon.

The team behind this idea consists of six members. Fawad Bhatti, Usman Shabbir, Saad Butt and Kulsoom Rao, all four of whom are students of Electrical Engineering, whereas Rao Muhammad Danial is a student of Mechanical Engineering and Mdeeha Razvi is Business Studies Student. The team together has defined different roles among themselves to ensure best quality and to meet the international medical standards. Team Trequant is determined to bring this product into the hands of people in the least possible time.

c) Trequant | Accurately Measuring Tremor Detection First Runner-Up in FICS 2015

Team Trequant at their stall in FICS 2015 Grand Finale

Team Trequant receiving First Runner-Up prize at FICS 2015 Grand Finale

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Team HealthHub at their stall in FICS 2015 Grand Finale

Team HealthHub receiving Second Runner-Up prize at FICS 2015 Grand Finale

d) HealthHub | Redefining the Way Diagnostic Reports Are Shared Second Runner-Up Prize in FICS 2015

HealthHub is a web based solution aiming to innovate the healthcare sector by redefining the way diagnostic reports from clinical labs are shared with doctors and patients by using interactive visualizations and smartphones. HealthHub replaces the shortcomings of the conventional manual report sharing processes and systems operating in isolation; which are rendered inefficient, slow and time-consuming in this contemporary, technologically advanced world.

Mobile health is more efficient in areas where experts are rare, distances are large and infrastructure is limited. Pakistan, a country with 10000:8, patients to doctor ratio and 112 million rural population is in an ardent need for a system like “HealthHub” that could utilize limited resources effectively to provide quality healthcare services.

The solution works in a way that partner clinical labs transmit lab reports to “HealthHub” and once these reports are on the system, patients can share these reports with registered doctors using smartphones and other electronic devices. Both, the patient and doctor can view interactive diagnostic reports from various laboratories on their phone or the web platform without a need to carry printed versions. Doctors can also provide feedback on shared reports and the patient is immediately notified.

Apart from making the sharing process efficient, separate profiles of the patients, doctors and laboratories are maintained to streamline the record-keeping process. The patient’s report history is maintained online and is accessible everywhere and anytime. This online record maintenance would allow doctors to take quick and effective decisions. Hundreds of clinical labs and hospitals throughout Pakistan can share diagnostic reports; 30 million internet or smartphone users can view lab reports on the web or their phone; thousands of doctors can view the shared reports and provide feedback saving theirs and patients’ time and energy.

The team aims to commercialize this product/service and various companies have shown interest including Telesehat, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, Ufone-Pakistan, Zong-Pakistan and City Labs. HealthHub is also competing in the final stage of Pakistan StartUp Cup 2015 Islamabad.

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According to International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around 387 million people suffer from diabetes across the globe out of which the MENA Region alone accounts for more than 37 million. The number is on a constant rise and estimates suggest that it may rise to 68 million by the year 2035. Pakistan falls among the twenty countries of this region and 2014 figures reveal 6.9 million cases being reported in the country.

Diabetes is a menace and the pain and risks associated with this disease further worsen the ordeal. The fear of incision and its accompanying pain along with the risk of infections cannot put people off from testing their blood glucose levels as it is a matter of life and death. Chronic patients resorting to insulin injections need to know the exact dosage required by their body for a slight miscalculation may prove to be fatal.

GlucoSmart is a device that aims at solving this pressing need of the society by replacing the invasive glucometers, used by

patients at their homes, with pain-free non-invasive glucose-measuring devices. The project investigated the effects of glucose on various wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum so as to utilize this relationship in developing a product that measures blood glucose level non-invasively.

Besides using Ultrasonic Spectroscopy; Transmittance Spectroscopy at four different wavelengths namely Near Infrared (NIR), Infrared (IR), Red and Green were used in the development of the non-invasive and pain-free glucometer. Rich in blood vessels, having no bone and presenting a shorter transmission path, the ear lobe has been identified as one of the most suitable sites for measurement of the glucose level.

The experimentation revealed a stronger correlation between glucose level and the amount of NIR absorbed within the ear lobe. The use of amplitude modulated ultrasonic waves enhanced the accuracy of NIR technique for non-invasive blood glucose measurement. Green light was used to calibrate the device according to the tissue thickness while Red and Infrared wavelengths were used to determine the oxygen saturation of the blood flowing through the ear lobe. Using the aforementioned techniques, a solution has been developed by this team that employs a device that predicts blood glucose levels non-invasively and above all conveniently, making the fear of incision and pain a talk of the past.

This solution has been conceived and developed by Wajeeha Khan, Hadiya Jabeen, Kashmala Tahseen Khan, all three are students of Electrical Engineering at SEECS, NUST.

e) GlucoSmart | The Non-Invasive Glucometer Consolation Prize Winners in FICS 2015

Team GlucoSmart at their stall in FICS 2015 Grand Finale

Team GlucoSmart Consolation prize at FICS 2015 Grand Finale

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The CAC Dte firmly believes that, in any organization, active collaboration and strong interdepartmental linkages are essential in attaining optimal performance and better results. Realizing the need to improve and enhance better coordination between departments, CAC took the much needed initiative to enhance interdepartmental coordination and arranged an interactive session with the ACAD and P&R Branches on the 14th and 22nd of May 2015 respectively. Attending the sessions were the Directors and Deputy Directors of the following departments.

ACAD Branch - Departments / Directorates / Centers:a. Researchb. Quality Assurance (QA)c. Academicsd. Admissionse. Center for Counseling and Career Advisory (C3A)f. NUST International Office (NIO)g. Post Graduate Programme(PGP)h. Registrari. Publishing & Student Affairs (PSA)

P&R Branch - Departments / Directorates / Centers:a. Human Resource Dte

b. Project Management Office (PMO)c. Printing & Media Relations (P&MR)d. Administratione. Procurement & Local Purchase (P&LP)f. Innovation & Commercialization (I&C)g. NUST Medical Complex (NMC)

The CAC is an important part of NUST entrepreneurial ecosystem and effectively acts as the gateway between NUST and Industry leadership. Both the sessions aimed to explore collaboration possibilities between CAC, ACAD & P&R Branches. It was highlighted during the sessions that such interaction and communication is extremely important to enhance interdepartmental understanding and teamwork. During the session, it was agreed that NUST CAC will broaden the scope of their cooperation and work together in areas of mutual interest identified during the session between I&C and Research Directorates.

An Interactive Session with NUST Academics (ACAD) and Planning & Re-source (P&R) Branches

Interactive Session with ACAD Branch

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The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) is Pakistan’s #1 Engineering & Technology University, and is recognized as a Centre of Excellence for advanced scientific and technological research in Pakistan. Cognizant of its role in the development of Pakistan’s economy, it takes pride in the quality of research, and emphasis on solution-based, industry-specific R&D. It has strong linkages with the Industry, with over 150 top CEOs of the country, and productive collaboration with NUST institutes. With an intellectual capital and research base of 23 constituent institutions, 15,000+ students, world-class faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, research infrastructure and international research collaboration with almost 100 institutions worldwide, it is well-placed to play its role in national socioeconomic development.

China and Pakistan enjoy excellent strategic relations. These relations are indicative of the strong friendship and brotherhood that prevails between the two nations. Enhancing science and technology (S&T) based cooperation

NUST Joins Hands with Tsinghua University Science Park (TusPark), China, to establish National Science & Technology Park (NSTP) at NUST, Islamabad

between China and Pakistan forms a key aspect of the goal of further solidifying the association between the two countries. For realisation of this objective, NUST has played a leading role in promoting wide-ranging S&T-based collaboration with Chinese universities. As part of its focused efforts, it has entered into a landmark agreement with the Tsinghua University Science Park, or TusPark, for creating a consultative platform for construction, development and management of the National Science and Technology Park (NSTP), the first university-hosted Science & Technology Park (STP) of Pakistan, being established at NUST.

NSTP partakes of the spirit of Vision 2025 and is aligned with its cardinal pillars. It also enjoys considerable complementarities with the developmental thrust of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). NSTP in particular, and STPs in general, should be seen as related initiatives for undertaking correct and comprehensive development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), which form an integral part of the CPEC, as both STPs and SEZs form important components

MoU signing ceremony at NUST

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of the technology-based growth and development. The partnership between NUST and TusPark will pave the way for the incorporation of NSTP as a flagship program for S&T, innovation and higher education components of the CPEC.

University STPs have become an essential ingredient in the national innovation system of China. With over 100 science parks, China is one of the science park leaders of the world. TusPark is one of the world’s largest university-based science parks; it was established in 1994 by the Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.

Tsinghua University, established in 1911, is one of China’s most renowned comprehensive research universities, with over 43,000 registered students, 19 schools and 55 departments, and is ranked among the top 50 universities in the world. In Asia, it is ranked at 11th position, and in BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), it is ranked #1. Former President of China, Hu Jintao, former Prime Minister, Zhu Rongji, and the current President, Xi Jinping, are all graduates of Tsinghua University.

TusPark covers 730,000 square meters of land with 22 buildings; it has 400 companies and provides employment for almost 35,000 knowledge workers. TusPark combines its unique technical and human resources with innovative companies and ambitious young entrepreneurs. Multinational giants like Google, Microsoft, NEC, Toyota, P&G and Schlumberger are located in the TusPark, as are large and small local companies and over 200 start-ups (new companies). Up till 2005, the tenants located inside TusPark paid close to 1 Billion Chinese Yuans (USD 142 Million), and in 2007 the park made about RMB 100 Million (approx USD 14 Million) worth of profit. The total output value of TusPark is about RMB 40 Billion (approx USD 5.7 Billion). TusPark is a well-established brand in China and in the global science park Industry.

The NSTP is NUST’s capstone program for the development of Pakistan’s first university-based STP. It was conceived as a means to harness the intellectual prowess of NUST’s faculty and students, exploit their innovative research potential and entrepreneurial spirit to create a dynamic Knowledge Ecosystem facilitating high-tech R&D. The NSTP concept is in line with the proven models of technology clusters built around eminent universities like Stanford University in the USA, Tsinghua University in China and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in South Korea, to name a few. The transformation of Silicon Valley in the USA into a global hub for technology, finance and education

was triggered by the establishment of Stanford Research Park. Similarly, the expansion of Daedeok Science Town or Daedeok Innopolis is owed to KAIST and that of TusPark to Tsinghua University.

NUST, with its 23 constituents, has evolved as a multidisciplinary Higher Education Institute (HEI). It lays special emphasis on building strong partnerships with the Corporate Sector. The NUST Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) as a specialized forum to enhance productive linkages with the Industry, and the Global Think Tank Network (GTTN) as the first academic think tank in the country and as an international public policy research, analysis and advocacy initiative, are essential components of the overall NUST Knowledge Ecosystem. Both CAC and GTTN’s collaborative relationships with the Industry and Government shall be optimally utilized for the development of NSTP. The NUST Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) is a comprehensive, purpose-built facility that houses the University’s Offices of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC). The NUST Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) is the first university-based Incubator in Pakistan, specially created to facilitate and support the innovation engine of the University. The TIC is currently providing world class services to 28 technology start-ups, most of them formed by NUST’s own alumni and faculty members. As many as 14 companies have successfully graduated from TIC so far, whereas 64 companies in total have been set up by NUST alumni. All the above-mentioned organs form critical building blocks of the NSTP.

The Feasibility Study for the NSTP is near completion. The coming years will witness creation of custom-built infrastructure to accommodate budding entrepreneurs, and provision of bespoke office space for national and international tenant firms. This shall result in the creation of a unique knowledge-based Multi-Industry Cluster, drawing together the best intellectual minds, their innovative research and the latest technologies in a wide number of areas, all brought together to catalyze economic activity in Pakistan.

NSTP and TusPark have interacted and worked closely not only bilaterally but also at various international fora, including International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP), the leading global body of science parks. NSTP is also the only member science park of IASP from Pakistan.

The managing company of TusPark, Tus-Holdings Co. Ltd.,

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was established in July 2000 by upgrading the existing Tsinghua University Science Park Development Center. Tus-Holdings is a large integrated enterprise that is responsible for developing, constructing, operating and managing the park. Currently, there are over 200 companies that Tus-Holdings has directly invested in and controls, while TusPark is the flagship product of Tus-Holdings. It is today a highly experienced technology service provider with integrated business capabilities, and has become a vital force for China’s new urbanization progress. NUST’s agreement with TusPark and its managing company Tus-Holdings for guiding the technology-led development of Pakistan becomes apparent when we see that in 2011,

the total value creation of Chinese science, technology, and industrial parks exceeded USD 430 Billion, and that in 2013 alone, the revenue of China’s high-tech Industry was more than USD 1.7 trillion.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NUST and Tus-Holdings was signed on Saturday 27th June 2015. The MoU was signed between Mr. Jiwu Wang, CEO Tus-Holdings Co. Ltd., and Engr. Muhammad Asghar, Rector NUST. Under this MoU, both sides shall consider to set up a Consortium or a Joint Venture Company for the establishment of NSTP. This shall enable Tus-Holdings to transfer its experience of consolidated innovation space formation to the creation of NUST-NSTP, suitably modified to suit the demands and

Tsinghua University Science Park (TusPark), China

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3D visualisation of NSTP, Islamabad

realities of innovation in Pakistan. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development & Reform, Government of Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan; and other senior functionaries of the Pakistan Government also attended the ceremony. From the Chinese side, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E, Mr. Sun WeiDong, CEO Tus-holding Co Ltd., Mr. Jiwu Wang, Mr. Herbert Chen and Mr. Xiang Chen, Chief Operating Officers Tus-Holdings, and other notable members of Tus-Holdings were present on the occasion.

The agreement with Tus-Holdings is the latest in the series of cooperative initiatives that NUST has developed since

2011 with different Chinese universities, research institutes and policy centres. The GTTN has already been running an active knowledge partnership with Tsinghua and Peking Universities as part of its China Node, having provided critical intellectual and analytical underpinnings for creating a sustainable and multidimensional cooperation with China, including the CPEC.

NSTP will help towards the fulfilment of national S&T development goals. In this regard, the broad space for cooperation provided by various agreements between China and Pakistan for scientific and technical cooperation will be utilised by the parties to the agreement.

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19Apr -Jun -2015

Engineering is the application of scientific, economic, social, and sensible data so as to create, design, build, maintain, research, and improve structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes. The discipline of engineering is very broad, and encompasses a spread of additional specialized fields of engineering, each one of the field has with an additional specific stress on explicit areas of field of study, technology and kinds of application.

Automotive Engineering is a field of great significance. Every day, millions of people depend on their cars, trucks, vans, and sport-utility vehicles as their primary means of transportation. As a result, economic experts predict a strong demand for skilled automobile technicians and related professionals in the foreseeable future. Undoubtedly, Automotive Engineering is an area that requires thousands of new graduates every year.

CAC Engineering & Automotive Sector Committees are one of CAC’s most vibrant and active forums. The Committees comprise of capable professionals from the Industry, as well as from NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME). SMME is actively engaged with a number of key companies in the Automotive Sector and working in close collaboration on many value adding projects. At SMME- NUST, the objective is to empower young minds to become promising researchers, engineers and professionals with the commitment to teach best education to meet the modern day requirements. With a highly qualified faculty and capable students, there is no lack of talent and commitment to excel.

These aspects collectively make SMME one of the leading engineering schools with high quality education standards, innovation and research. The CAC Engineering Sector Committees is headed by Mr. Sikandar Mustafa- Chairman, Millat Group of Companies and Dr Abdul Ghafoor-Principal SMME, NUST.

Our subsequent section covers some prominent projects that SMME NUST has conducted for the Industry. These projects have materialized as a result of hard work out in by the SMME faculty and students as well as strong support from the Industry.

Sector In FocusCAC Engineering & Automotive Sector Committees

20 Apr -Jun -2015

Engineering is the application of scientific, economic, social, and sensible data so as to create, design, build, maintain, research, and improve structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes. The discipline of engineering is very broad, and encompasses a spread of additional speci The School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) specializes in the areas of Manufacturing, Automotive, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering sectors. Though newly established, it has state-of-the-art laboratories related to its specialized fields. The entire School team is looking forward to taking this Institute to the pinnacle of technology and innovation by working with renowned professionals from the universities and Industry round the globe.

At SMME, the students come across not only a challenging academic program but are provided with exciting research opportunities and attain the ability to solve real world engineering problems and assist the Industry in its effort to meet the challenges posed by domestic and global competition. Our graduates have the knowledge of corporate culture, its internal and external competitive pressures, leadership qualities, team performance, and an expanded understanding of technologies required for Industry. In

collaboration with local and foreign Industries, SMME has undertaken many Power related and Design based projects from the Industry. To our pride, some of the projects have already been delivered and are in use with the Industry. We take pride in taking the lead having undertaken and completed significant number of Industry projects.

In addition to the students doing Industrial projects, SMME has taken a lead in NUST by making internships as a mandatory requirement for graduation. For this purpose SMME liaisons with different Industries and personally places the students for internships so that they have hands on experience before they graduate. Moreover every year during the Open House, SMME awards students with cash money whose final year projects are declared as best and second best for Industry applications respectively.These awards are unique and are funded by the Industry.

Further to increase the University-Industry collaboration, SMME has held several events in alliance with the Industry. One such event is DICE Automotive which is being organized jointly by SMME-NUST and DICE foundation USA since 2014. During DICE Automotive 2014, DICE Automotive Innovation Center (DAICE) was launched with an objective to promote indigenous development of Automotive Industry with the help of expertise of Pakistanis working in US and elsewhere.

SMME has also collaborated with CAC SEECS (to organize Finding Innovative and Creative Solutions (FICS) in 2014-2015. At this platform students come up with innovative product ideas and are connected to Industry to seek mentorship and advice.

SMME strives to be a world class engineering institute focused on learning environment, quality teaching and research and to be a solution provider to the Industry.

Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Principal School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) – NUST

Message from NUST Co-Chair for CAC Engineering & Automotive Sector Committee

21Apr -Jun -2015

I have been associated with the CAC since 2010. The potential and efforts of the NUST faculty and students are praiseworthy. The SMME has diverse capabilities and is well-placed to directly contribute to the Industry. The projects delivered by NUST are of great value as these collaborative efforts have resulted in exposure of students to gain greater practical experience from the Industry and at the same time it has provided the Industry with access to quality research.

The identification of challenges and suggested responses by the School has helped Industry a lot. The CAC initiative has helped Industry a lot to get benefit from the minds of students. I wish the CAC greater success in future endeavors.

Mr. Sikandar Mustafa Khan Chairman, Millat Group of Companies Industry Co-Chair for CAC Engineering Sector Committee

Message From Industry Co-Chair for CAC Engineering Sector Committee

22 Apr -Jun -2015

In May 2015, the Robotics and Intelligent Systems Engineering (R.I.S.E.) Laboratory at NUST-SMME made headlines as the success of its RoboCup Project was celebrated all over Pakistan. BBC, Aaj News, Samaa News, Channel 92 HD, Neo TV, PTV; in short all major television channels covered the breaking news as Team-NUST of NUST-SMME R.I.S.E. lab became the first and only team from South Asia to qualify for the Robotics World Cup (RoboCup’s) Top / Standard Platform League. The team is now preparing to go head to head with the titans of Robotics from around the world in this year’s RoboCup International Competition in China. Each University participating in the contest prepares a team of NAO Humanoid robots to play soccer against other robot teams in the league, in real time contest. Every robot in the field must be fully autonomous i.e. it must work without any intervention from any human or machine from outside the field. The robots must perceive the environment on their own, distinguish between the robots of their own team and opponents in the field, dynamically kick the ball as they walk on two legs and exhibit a team strategy for successfully scoring goals while also defending their own goal.

Only the best teams from top universities of the world manage to qualify for this highly research oriented competition and it is indeed a matter of great honor and privilege for Pakistan that this year that Team-NUST from SMME R.I.S.E. lab stands amongst them.

The RoboCup journey at NUST started in early 2010 when Dr. Yasar Ayaz joined the Department of Robotics and Artificial Engineering and founded the R.I.S.E. Lab at NUST-SMME after returning to Pakistan from Japan with a PhD in Robotics and Machine Intelligence.

The other major projects on which students and faculty of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence are working include Intelligent Wheel Chair and Cybernetic Prosthetic Hand. The details of these two projects are mentioned on the next pages:

Robotics on the R.I.S.E.

NAO Humanoid Robot

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a) Intelligent Wheel ChairResearchers of the Mobile Robotics group of R.I.S.E. lab are working in collaboration with Sakura Wheelchairs (Japan) to develop Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous technology for Intelligent Wheelchairs. Researchers at R.I.S.E. Lab are working to turn an ordinary electric wheelchair into an intelligent one which is equipped with a real time operating system, integrated control electronics and online environment sensing capabilities. The wheelchair’s task is to take its user to the intended destination while planning the safest paths and avoiding collisions with all sorts of obstacles.

Practice Match-NUST Robocup Team

Intelligent wheel chair developed by Faculty of Robotics and Artificial intelligence SMME, NUST

24 Apr -Jun -2015

Another noteworthy achievement of the R.I.S.E Lab is the Cybernetic Prosthetic Hand. With Electromyographic (EMG) electrodes attached to the human arm, supported by an array of different sensors and motors mounted on a small on-board computer, the completely indigenously designed multi-fingered Cybernetic Prosthetic Hand, being developed at R.I.S.E. lab, is the answer to the problems faced by Pakistan’s disabled community as many of them lack the requisite financial resources to purchase advanced bionic limbs from abroad.

Designed primarily for trans-radial amputees, the highlight of this prosthetic hand is the hybrid multi-sensor intelligent grasping technology, being integrated in a prosthetic device for the first time in the world. This will help the hand in distinguishing its grasp style to ensure safe encompassing grasps of objects while providing an easy to use interface for the human user. The project is being conducted in collaboration with Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM) and Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.

b) Cybernetic Prosthetic Hand

Cybernetic Prosthetic Hand developed by faculty of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence-SMME, NUST

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The aim of the program “Design and Manufacturing Engineering” at SMME is to ensure that the graduates learn all aspects of product development, starting from product design to manufacturing technologies and operations. Dr Liaqat and his students from the Design and Manufacturing Department at SMME have worked on the development of a Prosthetic Knee-Joint. This project is being conducted in collaboration with the MVRDE and focuses on reverse engineering a Prosthetic Knee-Joint. Through this process

Biomedical technology is amongst the fastest growing multidisciplinary areas, combining design and problem solving engineering skills with Medicine and Biology. The Biomedical Engineering and Sciences program at NUST-SMME is aimed to meet the requirements of skilled and professional engineers in the Industry, including hospitals and biomedical equipment manufacturers.

Recently, Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali (Assistant Professor at SMME NUST) won a funded project for the development of Fascia (Suturing) Closure Device. Fascia Closure Device (360-degree) prevents needle stick injuries during fascia closures. Fascia closure is traditionally performed by manual suturing, using large, unprotected sharp needles and is a critical surgical procedure that constitutes approx.5 million

Development of Prosthetic Knee-Joint for Military Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (MVRDE), by Design and Manufacturing De-partment, SMME

Development of New Fascia (Suturing) Closure Device for Shifa Interna-tional Hospital

of reengineering, the aim was to identify a more cost effective and easier way to machine materials with the required strength (Aluminum/ Stainless steel) instead of using expensive and difficult to machine titanium used in the original assembly. A modification was also made in the component design to optimize weight to performance ratio of the Knee-Joint assembly. Modification in design, after prototyping, has been incorporated and optimized final design of casing has also been finalized.

surgeries performed each year in the US alone.

The team carried out 2D/3D designing, in-silico modelling (simulation, FEA analyses) and finally carried out prototyping of Fascia Suturing (Closure) Device based on the need to prevent needle stick injuries, protect surgeons, nurses, operating room staff and patients against potentially deadly blood borne pathogens. The device precisely replicates traditional hand suturing techniques and prevents accidental needle sticks by containing the sharp point of the needle in a protective cartridge when not in use. It also reduces trauma to the tissue by assuring the needle always follows its own route. For surgeons, it speeds up the procedure and reduces the tedium of hand suturing.

Prosthetic Knee developed by Design And Manufacturing Department-SMME,NUST in collaboration with MVRDE

26 Apr -Jun -2015

Several Industry projects at SMME are in the domain of Automotive Engineering. These projects are headed by Prof Dr Riaz Mufti, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in the field of Automotive Engineering, Engine Tribology, Instrumentation, Lubrication Engineering and Test Rig Design. SMME has a team of dedicated engineers, from graduates to PhDs working on a multitude of value-adding

Engine Blow-By is one of the most challenging parameters to measure accurately during engine testing. The blow-by flow rate of engines is very low and thus is difficult to measure through conventional means. Special techniques are used to measure such limited flow rates. Engineers designed and developed Engine Blow-by Monitoring System with the flexibility to tailor the user interface according to the

This system was especially designed and developed for radiator manufacturers and is being adopted to replace the conventional wet testing where the radiator is pressurized and dipped in water tank for visual detection of leak.

Automotive Engineering Industrial Projects at SMME

Engine Blow-By Monitoring System

Leak Detection System for Radiators

solutions, committed to achieving excellence in engineering. A few important projects undertaken by this department include Engine Blow-by Monitoring System, Leak detection for Radiators, Engine Dyno Control System, Pakistan’s first Engine Test Cell, Audi Engine Tribo-test, Toyota Valve Train, Mercedes Benz Engine, Cummins HDD and Engine Head Test Rig for valve train performance.

customer requirements. This system utilizes the advanced embedded system coupled with sensitive flow system. The in-built advanced DAQ system logs the data for analysis, validates and performs signal conditioning. The data is then displayed on the screen in a user friendly manner.

The system can be connected to a PC via USB port. Its user friendly software gives the user complete control where leak size and sensitivity can be adjusted with a click of a button. The system logs the data and continuously monitors the total number of acceptable units.

Engine Blow-By Monitoring System Innovation Award presented to Dr. Riaz Mufti

27Apr -Jun -2015

Leak Detection System for Radiators developed by SMME

Diagram of Leak Detection System for Radiators

28 Apr -Jun -2015

Another successful project conducted at SMME was the designing and development of Cost Effective Engine Dyno Control System for engine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), for their production test bed. The system was designed as per customer’s requirement. A user friendly

Engine Dyno Control Systeminterface gives complete control to the operator for testing engines. This system monitors limited channels enough to monitor engine performance.

Engine Dyno Control System

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A team led by Dr. Mufti also successfully developed Pakistan’s first Engine Test Cell using state of the art technology. This product has the following prominent features;

» Drive-by wire mechanism. » Eddy current dynamometer. » Throttle control mechanism, having same specifica-

tions that are also used for testing F1 engines. » Pneumatic control engine start/stop mechanism. » Fuel conditioning unit, suitable for Euro testing. » Dual flow control cell ventilation system capable of

generating both positive and negative pressures. This system also includes electrical actuated damping system.

SMME also routinely conducts consultancy projects for the Industry, one of the noteworthy project for a renowned European oil giant were to instrument the Audi Engine with state of the art sensors to understand the effect of engine operating conditions on component performance.

Sensor to measure the effect of engine operating conditions on component performance

Development of Pakistan’s First Engine Test Cell

Consultancy Projects with Leading Industry Partners

» Water cooling system for the engine and dynamometer. » A range of sensors for monitoring complete engine

performance. » Multi-screen computing system for the control and

monitoring of the complete test cell and engine. » State of the art emission analyzer coupled with the

test cell control system. » The system is controlled through modular based

advanced data acquisition system. » Wide range of tests can be conducted in the Test

Cell including durability test, fuel and lubricant consumption test, engine friction test, emission tests including 4-8 mode test, etc. Also a range of drive cycles can be simulated in this test cell.

Pakistan’s First Engine Test Cell developed by Dr. Raiz Mufti and his team

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Another similar project also looked at the effect of lubricant formulation on engine performance

Dr Mufti and his team also successfully completed a project for a renowned US oil company which involved instrumenting Mercedes Benz engine for component performance evaluation. In this project, a novel experimental technique has been developed that allows the measurement of tappet rotation speed on any engine having direct acting tappets.

Device to check the effect of lubricant formulation on engine performance

Device to measure the tappet rotation speed

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Another interesting project recently conducted at the SMME is the Cummins HDD .In this project, new systems have been developed that allow measurements of a number of parameters vital for evaluating the cam/tappet interface. One of the main reasons for developing these techniques was to allow the study of the cam/tappet interaction in its original environment. The experimental system developed allows the measurement of cam/tappet friction on a gear-driven pushrod valve train configuration.

SMME also developed a state of the art Engine Head Test Rig for valve train. The advanced data acquisition system and series of sensors will allow monitoring of all the key parameters needed to evaluate the performance of valve train components. The Vector flex motor drive control system coupled with 720 ppr encoder feedback system makes the rig suitable for simulating any type of drive cycle required.

Device to measure various parameters vital for evaluating the cam/tappet interface

Engine head test rig for valve train

32 Apr -Jun -2015

Welcome on BoardAddition of Ms. Hussan-Bano Burki to CAC Social Sector Committee

It is our pleasure to introduce as the External Member of CAC Social Sector Committee; Ms. Hussan-Bano Burki.

Ms. Burki holds a Master of Business Administration Degree with concentration in Financial Management and Organizational Strategy from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). She has held various key positions & roles related to project management, trade, finance, economic analysis, business strategy and financial modeling, Industry analysis and research, credit risk management, training and human resource capacity development systems.

She has over eight years of successful experience in senior management positions managing technical, financial and operational streams of complex projects. She has served as the Deputy Chief of Party of USAID Pakistan Trade Project (2009-2014) overseeing the technical and financial operations of the project. She also headed the regional operations of a multinational US consultancy firm, BearingPoint Inc. She holds over six years of experience in financial services sector with respect to expanding access to finance, downscaling banks

for an effective outreach to SMEs and up scaling microfinance organizations for lending to micro and small businesses.

She was also responsible for the development of the performance monitoring plan for USAID Pakistan Trade Project. She was hired as a short term consultant by the USAID Pakistan Performance to assist on the development of methodology for measuring returns on investment from the USAID portfolio. She developed financial models for varied types of institutions and Industries including financial feasibility models for; large scale jewelry manufacturing; compressed natural gas station; Pakistan State Oil Company, to name a few. She also developed strategy for the transformation of the largest microfinance institution in Pakistan: the National Rural Support Program (NRSP) Bank, designed a financial model to assess the prefeasibility of the special economic zones, specifically the Gwadar Special Economic Zone, conducted a research on the relative ranks of the barriers and the factors enabling women entrepreneurs to access global export markets, conceptualized and implemented USAID Pakistan TRADE Project funded” Women in Trade” program to encourage greater participation of women in the sector of trade, including services like supply chain management, product development, global marketing, merchandising and quality assurance.

She has also carried out various independent consultancy assignments with Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI), The Pragma Corporation, The Grameen Foundation, Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN), QED Consulting, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) and Southern Networks Pvt. Ltd.

Her professional affiliations include certified course in Analysis of Bank Performance by American Bankers’ Association (2007), Professional MSc. courses (ongoing) in Bank Financial Management, Quantitative Methods for Financial Management and Risk Management Principles and Applications from University of London, CeFims, UK.

We are indeed very happy to have Ms. Hussan-Bano Burki on board and hope to gain from her expertise and experience.

33Apr -Jun -2015

Addition of Mr. Omer Ghani, South Asia Regional Director Enclude Solutions, to CAC Social & ICT Sector Committees

CAC warmly welcomes Mr. Omer Ghani on board the CAC Social & ICT Sector Committees. Mr. Ghani is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) and London Business School and holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Finance from London Business School, United Kingdom. He has over 15 years of experience in Academia, consulting as an actuary and an investment banker working in NY, London, UAE and Pakistan.

He has also been the faculty at LUMS since 2004. He has been teaching MBA and post-graduate students at IBA since 2012 and was also instrumental in initiating case-based teaching methodology and Case Study Development Centre (CSDC) at IBA. He is also a graduate of IESE Business School’s International Faculty Programme which equips candidates with the skills for developing case studies and teaching methodology.

He has held senior positions in leading institutions such as Swiss Re, Bear Stearns, J.P. Morgan, Macquarie Capital & is also the Co-Founder of Old Park Capital, a UK based Asset Management Company. He also served as an Advisor to leading multi-national companies in Pakistan such as Unilever, Pakistan Tobacco Company, Glaxo, IBM, Engro, Merck, Sanofi Aventis, Pakistan Refinery, Lotte as well as the Pakistan National Stock Exchange, SECP and leading banks including MCB.

We welcome Mr. Omer Ghani on board the CAC and look forward to working with him in areas of mutual interest.

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