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Research at GCU

 

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 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.

 

Faculty Wise Research Publications

 

Sr. No Faculty Male Female Total
1 Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning 72 5 77
2 Faculty of Science and Technology 1111 67 1178
3 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 81 32 113
Total 1264 104 1368

(30-09-2008)

GCU Faculty Publications

 

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Faculty wise research projects

 

Sr. No Faculty Male
1 Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning 0
2 Faculty of Science and Technology 62
3 Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 16
Total 78

(30-09-2008)

 

Scholarships for Students and Faculty

 

Scholarships Availed by Students and Teaching Staff

 

Sr. No.

Scholarship Schemes

No. of Scholarship Holders

1.

HEC Indigenous Scholarships for Students

117

2.

HEC Foreign Scholarships Scheme

05

3.

HEC Faculty Development Program

01

4.

C.M. Scholarships for Students

116

5.

C.M. Scholarships for In-Service Teaching Staff

33

Total

208

 

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.

 

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. 

 

If you would like to know more about the University's research and commercial services to industry, commerce and the public sector.

 

Contact Us

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1.

Prof. Dr. Amin ul Haq Khan

Dean of Science and Technology

Convener

2.

Prof. Dr. Nosheen Khan

Chairperson English Department

Member

3.

Prof. Dr. Ijaz Mujtaba Ghauri

Director CASP

Member

4.

Prof. Dr. Islam Ullah Khan

Professor, Chemistry Department

Member

5.

Dr. Tahir Kamran

Chairperson, History Department

Member

 

 


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