Year 2014
Prof. Dr. Syed Ikram A. Tirmizi Appointed as Professor Emeritus
Prof. Syed Ikram Abbas Tirmizi has accumulated a wide range of experience in teaching, research and administration in Colleges and Universities (Pak, UK, KSA, Oman). He did his MSc & PhD from Brunel University, W. London in 1980 and 1984 respectively. He has published 64 research publications. He has taught in different colleges / universities both in Pakistan and abroad for almost 50 years and having 30 years of post PhD experience. He has supervised 4 PhD students, 7 MS students and 13 BS final year projects at GIKI. He also examined 5 PhD and 3 MS Theses for COMSATS, Islamabad. He attended 17 international conferences,(in UK,USA, Germany, Turkey Gulf States and Pak). He remained research fellow at University of Manitoba, Canada and at Brunel University, West London. He also made international collaborations with the several famous foreign universities on behalf of the GIK Institute (Imperial College, London, Brunel University, W. London, Trinity College and University College (University of Dublin), Dublin City University Dublin, Western Illinois University and Middle Tennessee State University, USA).
Apart from teaching, Prof. Tirmizi rendered valuable services as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences from November 2002 to 30th June, 2012. He also served as Pro-Rector (Academic) of GIK Institute from October, 2004 to June, 2007. He has remained Convener of several Committees in the Institute.
In recognition of his long association of 20 years with the Institute and significant contributions towards teaching, research and overall development of the Institute, the Executive Committee, in its 49th Meeting, held on 15th Novembers, 2012 approved the proposal for conferment of Status as Professor Emeritus in the GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology. ...
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26th September, 2014
FCSE Students Summer Internship at Infosys
This summer, two final year students from the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, went to India for their mandatory final year summer internship. Iqra Ali and Usman Khaliq were the only students from Pakistan who were selected in Infosys Limited’s InStep Global Internship Program.
Ever since its inception in 1981 by six engineers with only US$ 250 in capital, Infosys Limited has focused on the principle of providing enterprise solutions to its clients that enable them to perform better than their competitors. Today, the company is a global leader in consultancy and outsourcing software solutions, with clients in more than 30 countries, an employee workforce close to 160,000 and revenue of US$ 8.25 billion in FY14 alone. Infosys is also considered to be the pioneers behind India’s booming IT sector.
InStep – the flagship global internship program of Infosys – attracts talent from top academic institutions around the world. The program attracts a mix of students from across disciplines like management, technology, and liberal arts. In the midst of this multicultural environment, the students work on different real-time projects for the company, and thus get valuable professional experience in one of the world’s leading technology companies.
The duration of Usman and Iqra’s internships were 6 and 4 weeks respectively. Both of them were working in Infosys Labs, the RnD wing at Infosys. Usman worked on developing a tool for helping designers to optimize responsive web applications made on the Bootstrap framework, while Iqra worked on the graphical user interface of Cruiser, an in-house interactive software developed at Infosys which users can interact with through a tabletop to perform a range of different workflow management tasks.
The overall experience was amazing. Not only did they get to learn first hand at a global IT company, they also got the insight and exposure in working in one of the world’s fastest growing economies, and were also able to represent the institution amongst some of the world’s leading centres of learning. ...
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16th September, 2014
GIKI postgraduate student won Pakistan Engineering Council Merit Scholarship 2014
EE postgraduate student Ms. Noshin Fatima has been selected for Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Merit Scholarship 2014. Her selection was done after getting shortlisted on the basis of her undergraduate degree grades and a technical interview by PEC Scholarship Selection Committee. Ms. Noshin is currently working on her MS thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Khasan S. Karimov. ...
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16th September, 2014
GIKI EE-20 student won IEEE Best Student Volunteer Award for 2013
Ahmed Zia Sheikh (EE-20 student, former President IEEE GIKI Student Branch) has been awarded BEST STUDENT VOLUNTEER for 2013 in IEEE Islamabad Section. See the attachment for certificate.
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2nd September, 2014
GIKI represents Pakistan in South Korean Government Invitation Program
Korean Government invited brilliant students from major partner countries as part of the 2014 Korean Government Invitation Program which is designed to provide students with an invaluable experience in Korea.
This program offered by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) Korea, is a fully funded cultural exchange program inviting students from 48 countries all around the world and featured a multitude of activities including lectures on Korean history and field trips to historical places such as the National Museum of Korea.
The program, which lasted from July 22 to August 1, called for students to submit their applications to the Korean Embassy in Pakistan. Out of the seven allocations for Pakistan, Ashaa Naveed, an Engineering Sciences student was selected to represent the country in this distinguished program.
Industrial visits were arranged to the Hyundai car production facility, Samsung and POSCO, one of the leading steel manufacturing companies in the world. Participants were demonstrated the process involving the transformation of raw steel before it was sold to notable car manufacturers, Kia Motors and Hyundai. A tour of the National Dyeing Museum provided students with hands on understanding to extract colors out of silkworms and use them to dye shirts.
Mentioning her overwhelming experience, Ashaa says, “The program provided us ample opportunities at interactive learning and enlightened us on the Korean culture in due course. For instance, we engraved our names through laser on metal rings which itself was a learning experience and happens to be a part of the Korean tradition as well”. ...
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15th August, 2014
GIKI students attend the Coca Cola sponsored MENA Scholarship Program in Indiana University
The Coca Cola MENA Scholarship Program is a collaboration of the Coca Cola Company and the US Department of State which provides selected students from across participating countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Near Asia the opportunity to learn about business in the context of American culture.
In 2014, the selection process was highly competitive with more than 4000 students from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, and Tunisia applying for the 100 program spots. Omer Rizwan, a Junior in Electronics Engineering and Omer Ali, a Graduate student in Computer Systems Engineering were amongst the 16 students chosen to represent Pakistan in the month long program which commenced from June 23, 2014 at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
Students were enrolled in an accelerated curriculum including Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Finance and exposed to American entrepreneurs through special panel sessions.
The highlight of the program involved the participants to be sorted into teams based on their countries which were supposed to compete in a feasibility study competition. A team represented by Omer Rizwan and presenting a design on hybrid grid tie inverter using dye sensitized solar cells went on to clinch second place in the contest. Additionally, Omer Rizwan had the honour to represent Pakistan in a special panel at the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC.
“Our plan was to use dye-sensitized solar panels to generate electricity. That electricity would go into an inverter which was connected to a bi-directional meter and to a battery bank in the house. When the batteries got fully charged the inverter would direct the electricity via the bi-directional meter to the grid”, explained Omer Rizwan about the proposed idea.
The participants had the opportunity to meet Mr. Muhtar Kent, CEO Coca Cola Company and Mr. Richard Stengel, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, who applauded the excellent efforts done by the Pakistani students.
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15th August, 2014
President, GIK BoG & SOPREST, Engr. Shamsul Mulk, to receive an Honorary Doctorate from University of Agriculture Fsd.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad has decided to award an honorary degree of Doctor of Science to former Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and President of Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan (SOPREST), Engr. Shamsul Mulk in recognition of his meritorious services rendered in the field of Water Resources and Power. The degree would be awarded to him in the 21st Convocation scheduled to be held on August 18, Dawn has learnt here on FRiday
The University Syndicate in its meeting held recently unanimously approved the conferment of an honorary Degree of Doctor of Science upon Engr. Shamsul Mulk, says a letter issued to him by Prof. Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice-Chancellor of the university.
Engr. Shamsul Mulk is a professional civil engineer and has served in key positions of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and finally as its Chairman. He was the first Wapda engineer to become its Chairman in May 1994. Engr. Shamasul Mulk was the founding chairman of Pakistan Water Partnership, the country chapter of the Global Water Partnership Stockholm, Sweden. A prolific scholar, as he would easily pass for, he has been associated with several major projects such as Tarbela Dam, Mangla Dan and Ghazi Barotha Hydropower Project.
In view of the invaluable services provided by him, as an engineer and a man of the moment, he was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz, a high profile title by the President of Pakistan in 2007. University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore awarded him an honorary PhD degree in December 2010 in recognition of his meritorious services in the power and water sectors and his many other contributions in public service.
He is rightfully regarded as an authority on the twin subjects of water and power of the country. He has written for, and spoken at, many international forums on the development and management experience of Pakistan in water resources. He made significant contributions to the World Bank report, Pakistan’s Country assistance Strategy 2006, apart from working as a member of the International Advisory Group, constituted by UNDP and World Bank on the River Nile. As a Co-Chairman of the Task Force for Climate Change, constituted by the Planning Commission of Pakistan, he submitted a comprehensive report, an eye-opener, indeed, on Climate Change effects on Water Resources of Pakistan.
In 2006, he succeeded the late Mr Ghulam Ishaq Khan, former President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as President of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan (SOPREST) and Board of Governors, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute. His association with GIK Institute – a brainchild of Mr. Ghulam Ishaq Khan – dates back to 1996 when he was admitted as Founding Member of the General Council of SOPREST and Member of the Board of Governors of the Institute.
Jehangir Bashar, Rector and the academic and other staff of Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology have welcomed the award of honorary Doctorate degree to Engr. Shamsul Mulk in recognition of his meritorious services to Pakistan, including as President of Board of Governors of the GIK Institute. Mr Bashar said that the GIK Institute was extremely proud of the achievements of Engr. Shamsul Mulk ...
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11th August, 2014
Rector GIK briefs the President of Pakistan, who is also the Chancellor of the Institute
The Rector of the GIK Institute, Jehangir Bashar, gave a detailed presentation to the President of Pakistan, who is also the Chancellor of the Institute, on 07 July, 2014 at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, and briefed him about the activities and plans of the Institute. (For further details, please Click here)
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21st July, 2014
GIKI wins World Semifinals of Microsoft Imagine Cup 2014
Team Amplifiers (Sherjeel Sikander (CSE), Junaid Imtiaz (ES), Sameed Tariq (CSE) and Immad Imtiaz (CSW)) has made it to the World Finals of Microsoft Imagine Cup, after winning the national finals and world semifinals. The team will represent Pakistan at Microsoft Imagine Cup Seattle USA, the home of Microsoft.
Imagine Cup is an annual competition sponsored and hosted by Microsoft Corporation with around 76 countries being represented in this iteration. It is to be noted that GIKI's Team EpiC came on top last year in Pakistan and represented the country at Imagine Cup 2013 Russia.
This year, teams from all over Pakistan including NUST, LUMS, Bahria and FAST competed in 3 categories (World Citizenship, Innovation and Games) with GIKI winning 2 of the 3. 3D Printing with Kinect with Azeem Zaheer of FEE won the Innovation category while Project AMP of Team Amplifiers won the World Citizenship category. All 3 winners from Pakistan then competed in World Online Semifinals with over 76 countries and 170 winning student projects, from which Team Amplifiers has qualified for Top 35 teams to compete at the World Finals Seattle USA.
The complete list of 35 teams with their project descriptions can be viewed at www.imaginecup.com. Team Amplifiers will be fighting for the World Citizenship Trophy against 13 other countries at the end of July in Seattle USA. ...
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20th June, 2014
GIKI won Mobilink Rising Star Competition 2014
Mobilink launched its Rising Star Competition in HEC recognized universities all over Pakistan. The competition was launched as a means to inculcate innovation, passion and leadership qualities amongst the talented youth where two teams (Team Invictus & Team Liber8) participated from GIKI and made their mark.
The initiative started off with an invitation to all HEC recognized institutes followed by information sessions leading to enrolment of 60+ teams to compete for the coveted title of "Mobilink Rising Star 2014". Among these teams, after winning regional rounds, the above mentioned teams from GIKI advanced to the finals along with the teams from LUMS, NUST Business School and Bahria University.
The Grand finale concluded in Islamabad and the members of Team Invictus were declared Mobilink Rising Stars whereas, Team Liber8, also from GIKI, stood out to be the Runner Ups. The members of the winning team received the Rising Start 2014 Trophy along with a total winning prize of Rs. 1.5 million. Each member of the winning team will also be given internship at Mobilink, electronic gadgets, opportunity to star in the Mobilink Employer Branding Video, workshops at Mobilink Learning Centre and membership of Mobilink Foundation.
Team Invictus comprised of Jahanzeb Tariq, Adil Aslam, Sheryar Ali and Faiz Hassan whereas, Faizan Khan, Daniyal Bakht, Ahmed Nabi and Junaid Bin Masood made up Team Liber8. ...
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12th June, 2014