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Centre of Excellence in Advanced Electronics & Photovoltaic Engineering and Prospective Linkages to Strengthen “Research and Service” Ties in Islamic Ummah.

The Islamic Development Bank’s funded Advanced Electronics Laboratories Project is first ever international scientific grant at International Islamic University (IIU), Islamabad and also first international “advanced electronics specific grant” in Pakistan. The idea is to support the efforts of the Government of Pakistan in building the critical mass of skilled professionals and researchers in the

field of Advanced Electronics. This is being done through the establishment of an Advanced Electronics laboratory at International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) to serve the higher education and research work in the field of Semiconductor Process Engineering. This Laboratory is now available for teaching, training and conducting research work in semiconductor’s device modeling, sample preparation and subsequent characterization of devices, materials and systems for real-time micro and nano-scale electronics for applications such as Energy, Sensing, Communication & Photonics and Information Processing (Big Data, Participatory Sensing, Cognitive etc.) The labs and the project aim to provide the following multifold services:
Capacity Building for the University: Teaching and Research Programs Focused on Advanced Electronics with a Cross-Disciplinary Approach
Focal Point for the Collaborative Funded Research such as the approved US Department of Energy’s Facility Access
Services to External Users on Scope-Time-Cost Model- Business Creation and Outreach Impact (Local Industry, Strategic Organizations, Global Partners)
Enabler to Exchange R&D Projects with in the universities and research organizations in Muslim countries, European Union (Framework grants) etc. For further information visit iiu.edu.pk/aelp

15/08/2026

Centre of Excellence in Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering is leading the charts with the highest number of Ranked publications per Ph.D. faculty members in the University for the year 2025.

On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day on 14 August, the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) proudly announces a significant research achievement under its Research Excellence Incentive Framework. One year after the framework’s launch, 105 faculty members produced 331 high-quality, ranking-relevant research publications during 2025, strengthening IIUI’s research profile nationally and internationally.

Working as a team under the President’s leadership, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Shuja Syed, Vice President (Research and Enterprise), guided the framework’s implementation and its alignment with national research standards and international ranking indicators. Prof. Dr. Rashid Farooq, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), coordinated the submission and review process. Their efforts transformed the initiative into a transparent and workable mechanism that produced measurable results within its first year. In terms of publications relative to the number of PhD faculty members, the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering (CAEPE), Faculty of Sciences and Faculty of Engineering and Technology occupied the leading positions. The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology and Faculty of Management Sciences shared fourth position, followed by the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The 8 faculty members who have reached the cap of Rs 150,000 for producing a high number of W-category publications are Dr. Ahmed Zeeshan (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Tahir Mahmood (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Robina Khan Niazi (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Rahmat Ellahi (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Imran Murtaza (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Zafeer Saqib (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Waqar Un Nisa (Faculty of Sciences) and Dr. Sabir Zaman (Faculty of Social Sciences).
Furthermore, the following 5 faculty members have produced the highest number of W-category publications: Dr. Ahmed Zeeshan (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Tahir Mahmood (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Robina Khan Niazi (Faculty of Sciences), Dr. Rahmat Ellahi (Faculty of Sciences), and Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed (CAEPE).

13/08/2026

It is with immense pleasure to share that Ms. Rubab Batool (MS scholar) from Department of Nanoscience and Engineering & Centre of Excellence in Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering successfully defended her Master's Thesis on:

Flexible PVA/H3PO4 Ionic conducting Hydrogel Based Strain Sensor for Biomedical Applications
under the extraordinary supervision of Dr. Gul Hassan Associate Professor (CAEPE). Dr. Gul has years of experience in device Fabrication to target most of the practical applications that meets the international benchmark and academia industry. We are greatly Thankful to Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed for providing a platform to conduct such a professional research which can be barely accessible in Pakistan except CAEPE. Embark your research work with CAEPE in emerging fields of Flexible and Advanced Electronics, Photodetectors, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors and Power Electronics where excellencies, dedicated Faculty members and professionals will pave your way towards success. We Congratulate her for the utmost dedication towards this work and wish her Best of Luck in her future endeavors. ✨✨
Many more to come.

07/08/2026

IIUI, GIZ Explore Strategic Collaboration to Advance Engineering Education and Workforce Skills

The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) hosted a delegation from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), comprising Engr. Aijaz Ahmed Zia Qureshi, HRD Advisor, Dr. Rainer Gerke, CEO of Wins-Indeson GmbH, Germany, and Mr. Faton Deshishku, International Consultant at Indeson, to explore collaboration in engineering education, technical and vocational training, applied research, and workforce development. The delegation held discussions with Prof. Dr. Nadeem Ahmed Sheikh, Vice President (Academics), on potential cooperation in renewable energy, technical training, and capacity-building initiatives, besides visiting the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering Laboratories, the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering (CAEPE), and the Business Incubation Center, where Engr. Muhammad Ahsen Mirza and Dr. Gul Hassan briefed them on IIUI's innovation ecosystem and advanced research facilities. Both sides expressed interest in developing long-term collaboration in curriculum enhancement, workforce skills development, and academia-industry partnerships under GIZ's EU-funded Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector Support Programme.

For detailed news, visit the following link on the IIUI website.

https://www.iiu.edu.pk/iiui-giz-explore-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-engineering-education-and-workforce-skills/

03/08/2026

High-Powered PSEB Delegation Visits CAEPE and BIC-STBS at IIUI

A high-powered delegation from the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) visited the Centre of excellence in Advanced Electronics & Photovoltaic Engineering (CAEPE) and the Business Incubation Center & Science, Technology and Business Space (BIC-STBS) at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The delegation was briefed on Pakistan's evolving semiconductor ecosystem, toured state-of-the-art research laboratories and innovation facilities, and interacted with incubated startups. The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of PSEB and IIUI to strengthening academia-industry collaboration, advancing semiconductor technologies, promoting innovation, and developing future-ready human capital for Pakistan's technology sector. For detailed news, visit the IIUI website.
https://www.iiu.edu.pk/high-powered-pseb-delegation-visits-caepe-and-bic-stbs-at-iiui/

01/08/2026

Cdre. Dr. Tariq Mairaj Rasool Khan
Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC)
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) along with his team visited the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering and the designated team worked in collaboration with CAEPE's state of the art research equipment.

30/07/2026

It is with great pleasure to share that Muhammad Sheheryar successfully defended His MS Thesis on
"Fabrication of wearable nanogenerator from repurposed Aluminum foil and sponge waste for clean energy"
under the wonderful supervision of respected "Dr. Gul Hassan" (Associate Professor CAEPE). Dr. Gul Hassan, having years of experience in fabricating Advanced Flexible Electronics and Intelligent devices is leading the pathway in emerging technologies of sustainable wearable electronics solutions. Triboelectric Nanogenerators, a self-powered energy harvesting mechanism and products are emerging on international research platforms but require a strong commercialization policies. More and more advanced structures and circuitries are being innovated. With all the facilities being utilized in CAEPE, every problem leads to an innovative idea.
Many Many best wishes and Good Luck for Future.

29/07/2026

Students from Silver Oaks School and Colleges visited the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering to get scientific exposure, witness the future of Nano Electronic world, and to see how devices are being fabricated in this research facility with strong International standards and Benchmarks.

24/07/2026

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) organised a seminar titled “Global Research and Academic Engagement”.

The seminar was held under the ORIC Forum’s year-round programme aimed at strengthening the research capacity of the university’s academic community.

Details in the link:

https://www.iiu.edu.pk/iiui-oric-forum-holds-seminar-on-global-research-and-academic-engagement/

21/07/2026

IIUI ORIC Steering Committee Reviews Progress, Sets Strategic Roadmap for Research and Innovation

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) held a meeting of its Steering Committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President (Research & Enterprise), to review the University's research initiatives, assess institutional progress, and outline future priorities aimed at strengthening research, innovation and industry collaboration.
For details visit following link:
https://www.iiu.edu.pk/iiui-oric-steering-committee-reviews-progress-sets-strategic-roadmap-for-research-and-innovation/

02/07/2026

Delegation comprising of Dr. Matloob and Team from Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) visited the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering Today. The members discussed the future aspects and challenges in advanced electronics industry and sustainable solutions.

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