FAISALABAD, Jul 04 (APP):The USD 1.7 million “SAFER PLUS Clean Energy Project” was formally inaugurated at the University of Kamalia during the University’s 13th Syndicate meeting. The university spokesman said on Saturday that Provincial Minister for Higher Education Rana Sikandar Hayat chaired the syndicate meeting held at Punjab Higher Education Commission Office Lahore. Giving some details, he said that SAFER PLUS is an international clean energy and applied research project …
SAFER PLUS Clean Energy Project inaugurated at University of Kamalia
FAISALABAD, Jul 04 (APP):The USD 1.7 million “SAFER PLUS Clean Energy Project” was formally inaugurated at the University of Kamalia during the University’s 13th Syndicate meeting.
The university spokesman said on Saturday that Provincial Minister for Higher Education Rana Sikandar Hayat chaired the syndicate meeting held at Punjab Higher Education Commission Office Lahore.
Giving some details, he said that SAFER PLUS is an international clean energy and applied research project aimed at converting agricultural residues and agro-waste into clean industrial fuel, electricity, heat, and value-added organic products.
The project would be established at the University of Kamalia as a clean energy demonstrator and will contribute to the effective utilization of agricultural waste, industrial decarbonization, environmental protection, and sustainable regional development, he added.
He said that the project is being implemented through an international consortium comprising the University of Kamalia, Northumbria University UK, Eco Research Ltd UK, KnowTex Solutions, and other partners.
The project has been approved under Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst Round 11 and is of particular importance for Pakistan’s energy, agriculture, textile, and environmental sectors, he added.
Senior representatives of international partners attended the inauguration ceremony, including Professor Louise Bracken, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Northumbria University; Dr Jibran Khaliq, Associate Professor at Northumbria University and Project Lead; Dr. Shahid Rasul, Northumbria University; and Dr Muhammad Saghir, Chief Executive Officer, Eco Research Ltd. From the University of Kamalia, in addition to Vice Chancellor the University of Kamalia Professor Dr Yasir Nawab, Dr Sarmad Masood is also a member of the project team.
Provincial Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat congratulated the University of Kamalia and the consortium partners on the launch of a project of national and international significance.
He said that clean energy, climate resilience, skills development, and industry-linked research are among the key priorities for the future of higher education in Punjab.
