CPD Seminar - Erasmus+: Project Funding and Proposal Training

• Friday, November 28, 2025

• CUI

• Shama Munir

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus, in collaboration with the ASHRAE Society, CUI Wah Chapter, organized a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar titled “Erasmus+: Project Funding and Proposal Training” on November 12, 2025.

The session was led by Dr. Ali Turab Jafry, Associate Professor, GIK Institute, renowned for securing and managing major international research grants, including an Erasmus+ project worth over EUR 800,000.

The guest speaker delivered an engaging and practical talk covering Erasmus+ opportunities for students and faculty, including International Credit Mobility, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees, and Capacity Building Grants. He shared key insights on proposal writing, partnership development, academic visibility, and strategies for building competitive international profiles.

Final Year Project students actively participated, asking questions about scholarships, research internships, and pathways for higher studies. Dr. Jafry emphasized the importance of strong academics, leadership roles, and involvement in technical societies such as ASHRAE and ASME to strengthen Erasmus+ applications.

The seminar drew enthusiastic participation from faculty, students, and professionals from various organizations. Attendees appreciated the speaker’s real-world examples and actionable guidance on securing international academic opportunities.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and ASHRAE Society, CUI Wah Chapter, expressed their gratitude to Dr. Jafry, the organizing team, and all participants. The seminar successfully promoted global exposure, professional development, and international learning avenues for future engineers.

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CPD Seminar - Industry Best Practices and Conflict Management

• Friday, November 28, 2025

• CUI

• Shama Munir

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with the ASME CUI Wah Chapter, organized a CPD seminar titled “Building Success Through Industry Best Practices and Conflict Management” on November 11, 2025.

Dr. Azhar Munir, a Pride of Performance recipient, served as the keynote speaker. Drawing on over three decades of experience in Pakistan’s engineering sectors, he highlighted essential professional values, including integrity, ethical decision-making, leadership, and effective conflict resolution. His practical examples offered valuable career guidance for young engineers.

The seminar was attended by engineers from various organizations and final-year students, who actively participated in discussions and the Q&A session. Key takeaways included the importance of professional ethics, continuous learning, constructive conflict management, and adherence to industry best practices.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and ASME CUI Wah Chapter expressed gratitude to the guest speaker and all participants for making the seminar a meaningful and successful learning experience.

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CPD seminar- Contemporary Strategies for the Restoration and Preservation of National Heritage

• Wednesday, March 26, 2025

• CUI

• Shama Munir

The Department of Civil Engineering organized a CPD seminar on “Contemporary Strategies for the Restoration and Preservation of National Heritage” on February 20, 2025. The HoD of Civil Engineering, CUI Wah Campus, welcomed the guest speaker Prof. Dr. Anwar Khitab who serves as the Dean and HoD of the Civil Engineering Department at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Mirpur, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan. Dr. Khitab holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from INSA Toulouse - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse, France, which he completed in 2005. He has authored over 139 publications in the field.

The guest speaker presented the restoration work done on significant heritage sites in Pakistan, focusing on the materials used in their construction and evaluating their structural strength. His study covered key historical landmarks, including Rohtas Fort in Jehlum, Baghsar Fort and Ramkot Fort in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and the Katas Raj Temple. By examining the composition of building materials such as stone, brick, and mortar, he aimed to understand their durability and preservation needs. Additionally, various techniques, including material testing and structural analysis, were employed to determine the strength of these historical structures, ensuring their long-term conservation and resilience against environmental and human-induced damage.

Students actively participated by asking the guest speaker questions, leading to an engaging discussion. At the end of the session, the Chairman, Civil Engineering Department, Dr. Adnan Nawaz presented a souvenir to the guest speaker as a token of appreciation with a vote of thanks.

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CPD Seminar - Modeling and Analyzing Rut Depth in Asphalt Mixtures for Sustainable Road Performance

• Thursday, December 19, 2024

• CUI

• Shama Munir

The Department of Civil Engineering organized a CPD seminar on "Modeling and Analyzing Rut Depth in Asphalt Mixtures for Sustainable Road Performance", on December 12, 2024. The HoD Civil Engineering, Dr. Hassan Ashraf welcomed the guest speaker, Engr. Dr. Sabahat Hussain, Assistant Professor/Chairperson, Civil Engineering Department, HITEC Taxila. Dr. Sabahat is holding PhD degree in Transportation Engineering from UET Taxila. He has more than 10 years of Teaching & Research experience in academia. His main research interests are pavement materials analysis and design.

The guest speaker focused on the issue of premature road failures in Pakistan, specifically focusing on the rutting phenomenon. Rutting, characterized by the deformation or depression of pavement surfaces under repeated traffic loads, was identified as a critical factor contributing to the deterioration of road infrastructure. The seminar emphasized the significant financial losses incurred due to increased maintenance and rehabilitation costs. Additionally, it highlighted the broader implications of rutting on the energy sector, including the heightened fuel consumption caused by inefficient road conditions, which exacerbates the ongoing energy crisis in the country. At the end the Chairperson, Department of Civil Engineering (CUI), Dr. Adnan Nawaz presented the souvenir to the guest speaker with a vote of thanks.

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