DR. SAMAR MUBARAK MEETS VICE CHANCELLOR GCU

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Distinguished Old Ravian and renowned scientist Dr. Samar Mubarak today visited GC University Lahore and called on the Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Aftab in the Syndicate Room. The Vice Chancellor briefed Dr.  Samar Mubarak about the on going research programs in the realm of sciences at GCU. Dr. Samar Mubarak eulogized the academic growth of the GCU and said that the mutual cooperation in the field of research activities between National Centre of Physics (NCP) Islamabad and Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) GCU Lahore would be enhanced. Dr. Samar hoped that the scientists of both the Centers would gain from each other’s experiences. It is pertinent to mention here that Dr. Samar regularly contributes to his alma mater in a number of ways.

Dean of Sciences and Technology Dr. Amin-ul-Haq, Director CASP and Prof. Hassan A Shah were also present on the occasion.

(08-07-2008)

GCU EIGHT Faculty members awarded Research PRODUCTIVITY ALLOWANCE

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Pakistan Council for Science & Technology (PCST) has announced to award eight faculty members of GC University Lahore with the Research Productivity Allowance for the year 2007-08. The allowance has been awarded to these scientists because of their outstanding research contribution in Physic and Biological Science which was published in international impact factor journals of high repute. The scientists who have been given this allowance include: Dr. G. Murtaza, Dr. Hassan Amir Shah, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, Ms. Nazish Rubab, Mr. Shahid Ali (Physics), Dr. Ijaz Mujtaba Ghauri (Physics, CASP), Dr. Abdul Wahid (Botany) and Dr. Sikandar Ali (IIBT)

It is pertinent to mention here that out of the eight faculty members who would be awarded the productivity allowance five awards have gone to the Physics Department. It is interesting to note also that two Ph. D students, Nazish Rubab and Shahid Ali have also been awarded the PCST productivity award. This is a special moment of pride for the Physics Department which over the last few years has established itself as a leader in research at GCU. The Physics Department is active in research in the area of Plasma Physics, Material Science and Nuclear Medical data analysis. The Physics Department has five Tenure Track positions and three foreign faculty members under the HEC Program.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has congratulated these scientists on their extra ordinary achievement in research and assured that all out resources would be utilized to promote research culture of international standard in the university.

(11-06-2008)

PAEC AWARDES TWO TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE GCU’S STUDENTS

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Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has awarded two talented scholarships to Malik Muhammad Khan and Muhammad Hassan of B. Sc Engineering & Telecommunications program of the Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) of GC University Lahore. The scholarship would cover tuition fee, hostel dues, regular monthly stipend for 4-years and yearly book allowance.  

The Director CASP Prof. Dr. Ijaz Mujtaba Ghauri, in a briefing today held at the CASP said that the students have been selected after All Pakistan strenuous competition. He said that on the completion of their course, PAEC will also provide them job opportunity for five years at least.  Dr. Ijaz has said that the success of the young students was simply due to the continuation of an ongoing tradition of excellent performance and achievements of Ravians. He further told that GCU launched ever first Engineering program in 2006 and different scientific agencies have started recognizing its standard of research and academic excellence even before its pioneer batch has completed .

Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has commended the brilliant achievement of the GCU students for acquiring “PAEC Talent scholarship Scheme batch-I” and hoped that the students of CASP would continue their efforts in bringing laurels and gaining academic benefits for themselves and for their alma-mater.  Dr. Khalid Aftab has hoped that in the recent past, the newly installed pelletron nuclear accelerator in CASP is an addition to those facilities which already existed there for the academic research purposes and this has been the hallmark of the varsity academic components that are well established and providing the scholars with latest and modern academic and research facilities not only to the GCU students but also to the students of other institutions and research organizations of the country. He also assured that all possible financial support would be extended in order to facilitate researchers and promote scientific activities.

(28-04-2008)

Newly installed Pelletron Accelerator at GCU would transform CASP into a hub of research in Physics: Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab

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Center for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) has completed installation of its nuclear accelerator funded by the Higher Education Commission. The Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab said on the occasion that this accelerator would be used as an effective device in order to detect, diagnose and treat the patients suffering from cancer. He said that it is a great addition in the GCU laboratories as it will transform CASP into a hub of research in Physics and would help researchers in excelling in the realm of research based activities.

Director CASP Dr. I. M. Ghauri said that the atomic accelerator has been purchased from the National Electrostatic Corporation of USA with the cost of 69.68 million rupees allocated by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for the rejuvenation of High Tension Laboratory of GCU Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics. It is a 2-million volt latest device based on modern technology, he added. He said that CASP is already bedecked with latest devices like ND Yag Laser Transmission electroscope and scanning electron microscope and has already been extending facilities to the students of University of the Punjab, Agriculture University Faisalabad, BZU Multan and Islamia University Bahawalpur. Ho told that this Pelletron nuclear accelerator is ever first machine in the country to be installed in any university. This machine has enabled CASP to introduce M. Phil and Ph. D programs in applied sciences and technology. He further said that with the installation of the accelerator, our students would conduct modern research in environmental sciences, archaeology, medicine, agriculture and medical sciences besides facilitating the researchers in nuclear Physics and atomic sciences, he maintained. One of its wonderful use is there in developing the Nano technology and in the diagnosis of cancer patients. He said that the accelerator would be used for the production of short-lived isotopes which can be used for scanning the whole body of a cancer patient. He further said that the accelerator produced isotopes would be injected into the body of the cancer patient which emit radiations and produce perfect image of the cancer effected tissues without damaging the normal tissues of human body, he continued.  He also gave a comprehensive detail of the usage of the accelerator in the manufacturing of Semi-Conducting Wafers which are very widely used in the production of micro-electronics. He further told that experts from National Centre of Physics Islamabad consisting of Dr. Abdul Waheed, Dr. Anwar and Eng. Atta Muhammad have also got training of Palletron accelerator from the American Engineers.

Dr. I. M. Ghauri Director CASP thanked the Vice Chancellor for taking keen interest in providing generous funds for the development of CASP infra-structure and its laboratories. He said that a technical team was working on nuclear accelerator including Dr. Ali Ahmed, Prof. Faizan ul Haq, Shehzad Saadat, Engr. Haider Ijaz, Engr. Khurram Mehmood Butt, Sub-Engr’s Raja Jamil, Muhammad Khalil and Shahnawaz. The American Engineers of the National Electrostatic Corporation, USA Robert. E. Templin and Kurt. A. Kapfhamer installed the pelletron accelerator in the CASP.

(14-01-2008)

GC University Lahore high quality academic & research catering to country’s progress: Vice Chancellor

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The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab today visited Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) where he was apprised about the newly installed 2-MV Pelletron accelerator which is the first to be installed in any of the educational institutions in the country.

Prof. Dr. Ijaz Mujatba Ghauri Director CASP apprised the Vice Chancellor about the multi-purpose use of the machine i.e., in agriculture, medicine and material sciences. The Vice Chancellor showed his satisfaction in the progress of the pelletron installation at CASP and applauded the Director and his colleagues for their hectic efforts and contribution towards elevating the academic and research work at the centre.

Consultants of NESCOM Dr. Abdul Waheed, Dr. M. Anwar, Eng. Atta-ul-Haq and Dr. Khurram thanked the Vice Chancellor GCU for providing them the training opportunity of installation of Pelletron Accelerator. Mr. Robert E Templin and Mr. Kurt. A. Kapfhamer from National Electrostatic Corporation USA briefed the Vice Chancellor about the mechanism and working of Pelletron Accelerator. The project staff of the CASP was also present on the occasion.

(24-11-2007)

GCU to install nuclear accelerator

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GC University Lahore has invested 20 million rupees from its own funds in order to construct a multi-purpose, multi-storied building in the Center for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) in order to install the most sophisticated nuclear accelerator for providing the students with the contemporary research facilities. It was told by the Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab here in a meeting held at the campus. He said, the atomic accelerator has been purchased from the ‘National Electrostatic Corporation of USA with the cost of 69.68 million rupees allocated by HEC of Pakistan for the rejuvenation of High Tension Laboratory of Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics. It is a 2-million volt latest device based on modern technology, he added.

The Vice Chancellor further informed that Pelletron nuclear accelerator is ever first machine to be installed in any university of Pakistan. This machine has enabled CASP to introduce M. Phil and Ph.D programs in applied sciences and technology.

Prof. Dr. Ijaz Mujtaba Ghauri Director CASP on this occasion said that the process of installation of Ppelletron Atomic Accelerator is at the verge of its completion. He said that CASP is already bedecked with latest devices like ND Yag Laser Transmission electroscope and scanning electron microscope and has already been extending facilities to the students of University of the Punjab, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan and Islamia University, Bahawalpur.  He said that one of its wonderful uses is there in developing the Nano technology and in the diagnosis of cancer patients. The accelerator would be used for the production of short-lived isotopes which can be used for scanning the whole body of a cancer patient. He further said that the accelerator produced isotopes would be injected into the body of the cancer patient which emits radiations and produce perfect image of the cancer effected tissues without damaging the normal tissues of human body, he continued.  He also gave a comprehensive detail of the usage of the accelerator in the manufacturing of Semi-Conducting Wafers which are very widely used in the production of micro-electronics.

Dr. Ijaz Director CASP said that three faculty members of CASP Haider Ijaz, engineer Khurram Mahmood and he himself were sent to USA for the operational training of the equipment.  He also thanked the Vice Chancellor for taking keen interest in providing generous funds for the development of CASP infra-structure and its laboratories. He said that a technical team was working on nuclear accelerator including Dr. Ali Ahmed, Prof. Faizan-ul-Haq, Khurram Mehmood Butt, Shahzad Saadat and Haider Ijaz. 

(15-11-2007)

GCU Lahore Acquires 2MV Pelletron Accelerator

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The GCU Lahore has acquired a 2MV Pelletron Accelerator, which is in the process of installation at its Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) under the supervision of foreign & GCU experts. The accelerator has been purchased from USA by the funds of Rs. 69.680 million provided by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. The machine is first of its kind which is getting installed in any educational institution of Pakistan. It has multiple applications in materials science, environmental science, archeology, agriculture and medicine etc. In addition to GC University Lahore, the other educational and research organizations will also benefit from this high-tech facility. 

(13-11-2007)

ASSOCIATE DEAN UOW, NEW PORT VISITS CASP

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Ms. Claire Birney Associate Dean International Affairs of the University of Wales, New Port United Kingdom today visited Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) of the GCU, where she called upon Director CASP Prof. Dr. Ijaz Mujtaba Ghauri in his office.

During the meeting, she exchanged views with Dr. Ijaz  pertaining to the mutual exchange of faculty and students in order to bring in close academic cooperation and coordination between the two varsity’s. Dr. Ijaz suggested long term academic cooperation between the Telecommunication departments of both the universities over which Claire agreed. Later, Ms. Claire made a brief presentation to the students of CASP for the kind of opportunities which her institution is offering in the field of telecommunication. Later, question answer session was held in which students asked various questions regarding their future study prospects at the University of Wales

The visit of the UK delegation was collaborated by the GCU Students Counseling and Career Guidance Centre.

(27-10-2007)

Educational seminar of Wales University Newport at GCU

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A seminar to disseminate information about the prospects of educational study in the discipline of Telecommunication at the University of Wales , New Port , United Kingdom ( UK ) is scheduled in the Center for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) of GC University Lahore on October 26, 2007. Associate Dean, international affairs Ms. Claire Birney will make presentation about the opportunities of study in the discipline of telecommunication at UoW at Newport for the GCU students.

(23-10-2007)

CASP OF GCU CELEBRATED WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SOCIETY (WTIS) DAY

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WTIS day was celebrated at GCU Lahore on 17th May, 2007.Dr. Ijaz Sindu from University of South Asia delivered a lecture on "Facility Management for Telecom Sector Using GIS System." Prof. Dr. Ijaz Mujtaba Ghauri, Director Centre for Advance Studies in Physics (CASP), Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmad Malik, Chairman Computer Science Department GCU and Muhammad Ahsraf Riaz, Chief Executive of Prime Telecom spoke on "The Role of GC University Lahore in Providing Professionals to Telecommunications Sector of Pakistan and Abroad", "Essence of Telecommunication & Information Society (WTIS) Day", and "Project Management in Telecommunications" respectively.

Chairman Department of Computer Science, FC College Lahore was the chief guest on the occasion. At the end the University Shields were presented to the guest speakers.

(18-05-2007)

CASP ADORNED WITH LATEST INSTRUMENTS

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The first electron accelerator of the country was installed in CASP and now an advanced accelerator is being imported from the USA with a cost of Rs. 62 million with the help of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) and it will be installed at the Centre till the mid of the year 2007.

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore stated this in a high level meeting of junior scientists and physicists of the university. He said construction of a multi storey and multi purpose building in CASP at a cost of Rs. 15 million had been completed and would soon be handed over to the department.  He said that the new accelerator would also be installed in the same building. He said the CASP had been accommodating researchers from Punjab University, UET, Agricultural University Faisalabad, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan and other research organizations of the country in telecommunication and applied physics studies.

He urged the scientists to contribute more in all the disciplines of science for the sake of national development. He also told that GCU produced 67 international research publications and this research publication and this research output has come from the science departments of the GCU.

(24-01-2007)