PESHAWAR, Aug 09 (APP): Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak successfully concluded its two-day National Conference titled “Explorations of Physics and Chemistry for the Uplifting of Local Industries” on Friday. The conference, jointly organized by the Departments of Physics, Chemistry and the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at KKKUK. The Conference commenced on Thursday in the university’s video conference room.
The closing ceremony was attended by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naseer Ud Din, who served as the chief guest. In his address, Prof. Dr. Naseer Ud Din emphasized the pivotal role universities play in generating research outputs globally. He reaffirmed KKKUK’s commitment to fostering a robust research culture and lauded the efforts of the conference organizers. The Vice Chancellor also praised Dr. Abdul Hakim Shah, Head of the Departments of Physics and Chemistry, for his instrumental role in organising the event.
Dr. Abdul Hakim Shah, in his concluding remarks, highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Physics and Chemistry Departments with other institutions aimed at advancing research activities. Earlier, the conference was inaugurated by Dr. Ghani Rehman, Registrar of Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak.
The conference featured keynote addresses from distinguished speakers, including Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad from Comsats Islamabad, Dr. Abdul Manan from UST Bannu, Dr. Sajid Khan and Dr Muslim Khan from KUST, and Dr. Haseeb Ullah from KKKUK. These experts shared their insights on various aspects of physics and chemistry relevant to the development of local industries.
The event was attended by a diverse audience comprising faculty members, students from KKKUK, affiliated colleges, KUST, UST Bannu, and the University of Haripur, as well as key figures from the fields of Geology, Computer Science, and Botany. The conference was well-received and provided a valuable platform for discussion and collaboration among academics and industry professionals.
The Vice Chancellor distributed Certificates and Shields among the Key note speakers, Organisers and participants.