About the GCU Research

GC University Lahore has played a truly pioneering role in promoting research and inquiry in the country, particularly in the disciplines of physical and biological sciences. The University has a reputation of academic excellence based on an impressive record of achievement in teaching and research. The research carried out by such scholars in the department of Botany as Dr. Sultan Ahmad had been acknowledged internationally. The work carried out in theoretical physics by Dr. Abdus Salam, who studied in this University and later chaired the Department of Mathematics, won him a Nobel Prize. Equally significant for the country was Dr. Rafi Muhammad Chaudhry, who founded the “High Tension Laboratory” in 1954. The Laboratory is now the part of Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) at the University. In the field of Arts (Humanities) people like Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Dr. Muhammad Ajmal and many others are stars of this institution.

Directorate of Research Innovation and Commercialization

The following matters shall be dealt by the Directorate of Research innovation and Commercialization (DIRC).

1. Formulating GCU policy and implementation strategies for Research and Innovation.

2. Coordinating and supporting national and regional research and innovation programmes.

3. Improving quality of GCU Research Journals / Publications.

4. Creating uniformity, transparency and internal efficiency in prioritizing, planning, implementing and monitoring research projects at GCU.

5. Developing procedures for approval, control and monitoring of research projects.

6. Encouraging academic staff and researchers to promote research activities within the University.

7. identifying and locating research funds and providing assistance to academic staff for preparing and sending research proposals to national and international funding agencies.

8. Coordinating MS/MPhil/PhD Research Programmes.

9. Increasing and diversi1iing external research funding.

10. Improving and ensuring quality of research produced by faculty, researchers and students of GC University Lahore, etc.

11. Coordinating advisory services of the University for the benefit of the Government Departments and Industries.

12. Commercialization of research results / products.

13. Arranging evaluation of research publications of faculty members and publishing of Research Journal of the University.

14. Providing recommendations and suggestions to Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) on regular basis and acting as Secretariat of Advanced Studies and Research Board.

Research Work  

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Though, GC University, Lahore has a long and established tradition of research, emphasize is now shifted to the quality of output. Accordingly, we have re-designed our research programmes across disciplines to make this work meaningful and academically rewarding.

GC University allocates fairly large sum of money for the research projects of all departments and the allocation has been substantially increased over the years. This year GC University research allocation is Rs. 6.0 Million in addition to the research grants given by HEC, the Science Foundation, PTCL and other agencies. Consequently, we have managed to constantly improve the quality of research work in physical and social sciences besides increasing the scope of research activities. This work is carried out under the supervision of GC University Advanced Studies and Research Board. Please click Here for the list of Synopses of PhD Theses approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) GC University Lahore

Foreign Professors and Researchers

At present, twelve foreign professors are working in different departments of GC University, Lahore on long-term basis. Some foreign professors are expected to join very soon. We also had a number of foreign visiting professors last year, who taught short courses in different disciplines during the academic session. Their presence on our campus has reinvigorated academic programmes and strengthened research activities.

The World Bank Research Project

The World Bank has commissioned the Economics Department of GC University, Lahore to carry out a study on the impact of WTO Regime on Pak-India trade and industry. This study has great academic and economic significance in the current environment. 

Major Research Projects in collaboration with Different Industries

The following major sponsored research programmes are in progress in Biotechnology Research Centre in collaboration with different Industries:-

1. Process development for celluloses production for industrial use (sponsored by HEC in collaboration with National Feed Industry, Sheikhupura).

2. Optimization of cultural conditions on the biosynthesis of xylanases by locally isolated Aspergillus niger (sponsored by Pakistan Science Foundation in collaboration with National Feed Industry, Sheikhupura).

3. Improvement of Aspergillus niger stain for citric acid production (sponsored by Pakistan Science Foundation in collaboration with Razo Chemicals, Lahore).

4. Improvement of a yeast strain for the biosynthesis of L-phenylacetylcarbinol (L-PAC) (sponsored by HEC in collaboration with Alpha Chemical, Lahore).

University Society Interactive Group (USIG) has been established to promote interaction between the University and Society to enrich the intellectual and cultural resources of the University and reciprocally to fulfil the multidimensional needs of the clients of the University.

University-Industry Linkage Group (UILG) has been formed to explore the possibilities of Linkages between the University and the Industrial world.

Technology Transfer Office (TTO) was established in GC University in November 2001 to develop linkages and research collaborations between GC University and Private Sector Industries. Following steps have already been taken in this connection:-

1. Inducted representative from industries in our Board of Studies as one of the members helping us to tailor our curricula in accordance with needs of the industrial market

2. Launched M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry Programme and the Internship in a leading industry of at least three months is the basic requirement of this programme.

Research Grant

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GC University postgraduate departments are receiving research grants mostly from the foreign universities, like Strathclyde University, U.K., Cranfield University, UK, etc, World Bank, British Council, national institutes and organizations like PAEC, PSF, KRL, etc, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan and University's own resources.

Research Facilities

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Science Departments like Botany, Chemistry, Physics and Zoology are well equipped with the necessary equipment/instruments required for the research work. Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) has latest labs, including Laser lab, Material lab, Accelerator lab, Nano Technology lab, Plasm Focus lab. Computer Science Department has latest computing facilities including SUN SERVERS (Sun Solaris) for students and faculty. Testing and computer labs and Internet facility are available. Collaboration of the foreign faculty of School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) and National Centre for Mathematics (NCM) is available to carry on advanced research. Computer labs, internet facility, multimedia, overhead projector, air conditioned library, research lab and seminar room are available in various departments of Science and Arts (Humanities) group.

Research leading to a higher degree may be undertaken on an individual basis or as part of a team working on a specific project. For individuals, the possibilities are limitless, but since advice and guidance from your research supervisor is invaluable, it obviously makes good sense to choose an area where there is particular expertise among the staff.

Research opportunities are available in all Faculties, Schools/Centers  of the University. Further information on research opportunities can be obtained from the Chairperson of the appropriate departments. 

GCU Faculty Publications

Please click here for detail of the GCU Faculty Publications.

(Source: System Analyst Office GCUL 12-01-2011)

Faculty Wise Research Publications

(Source: System Analyst Office GCUL 27-10-2011)

Faculty wise research projects

(Source: System Analyst Office GCUL 27-10-2011)

News & Events

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zakria Butt JOINED AS Director (RESEARCH) DRIC

The GCU has established the Directorate of Research Innovation and Commercialization (DIRC) to hone research potential of the university. The directorate is established after the approval of the university syndicate. As per notification No. EA-I/74-01/DRIC/11 issued by the Registrar’s office Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zakria Butt has joined as Director (Research), Directorate of Research Innovation and Commercialization (DRIC) GC University Lahore w.e.f. 20-01-2012. He will also look after the affairs of Director Academic Planning and External Links.

Prior to his current assignment, Prof. Zakria served Lahore Board and GCU Physics Department as Chairman. He did his PhD in Physics from the Manchester University UK. He was awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) by the Government of Pakistan for his meritorious service in educationist sector in 1997. Prof. Zakria has over 118 research articles published in international and national journals to his credit besides several books on the subject of Physics. He was instrumental in establishing the Metal Research Laboratories and Laser Physics Laboratory at GCU Center for Advance Studies in Physics. Taking charge as the DIRC Director on Friday, Prof. Zakria said that the DIRC would work to train young researchers and seek sustainable international and national collaborations to broaden the impact of research projects and their sustainability. He said that young faculty members are needed to be trained in effective bidding for external sources of funding, inter-cultural communication, advance research techniques and strategic skills like influencing, negotiating, presenting and embedding international partnership impact across institutions for developing and maintaining international networks. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman has congratulated Prof. Zakria Butt on his appointment as Director DIRC.

(20-01-2012)