Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization

Title of the ProjectsFunding AgencyScientist NameSchool/ DepartmentYear

Seroprevalence of COVID-19 among high-risk groups

Future Scientific (Pvt) Ltd, Rawalpindi

Dr. Muhammad Arif Nadeem Saqib

School of Science (SSC)

2020

Relation of ABO genotypes and soluble adhesion molecules with myocardial infarction in Pakistani population and methylation status of ABO gene promoter in this disease

Pakistan Academy of Sciences

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Perwaiz Iqbal

School of Science (SSC)

2020

Development Of Tool Tracking Application and system

IGNITE

Zukhraf Jamil

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2020

Smart Blind Stick

IGNITE

Dr. Syed Farooq Ali

School of Engineering (SEN)

2020

Mobile Controlled Wheel Chair

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Mr. Abdullah Khalid

School of Engineering (SEN)

2020

Rethinking Pakistan's Higher Education Policy Vision to Counter Extremism on Campus

Sustainable Development Policy Institute

Dr Fatima Sajjad

School of Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH)

2020

Design and Implementation of Busbar Trainer

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 Mr. Nauman Ahmad

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2020

Design and implementation of a self-adjusting micro wind turbine

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Dr Sajjad H Shami

School of Engineering (SEN)

2020

Weed detection in crops using aerial vehicle and machine learning technique

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Dr. Jameel Ahmad

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2020

Smart Robotic Arm

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Ms. Asfa Javed

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2020

Design and Development of an Automatic System for Unloading Ite from container

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Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad

School of Engineering (SEN)

2020

Development of Pyrolytic plastic waste Conversion to Biofuel

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Zubair Qureshi

School of Engineering (SEN)

2020

Standing Assistance Mechanism of Wheelchair

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Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad

School of Engineering (SEN)

2020

Autonomous robot for object delivery

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Faiza Rasheed

School of Engineering (SEN)

2020

Design And Development of Pico Hyo Turbine

IGNITE

 Ms. Iqra Ramzan

School of Engineering (SEN)

2020

Mind Bender

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Tahreem Yasir

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2020

Identification of risk factors leading to early onset of diabetes mellitus and genetic characterization of monogenic diabetes in Pakistan

HEC-NRPU

Dr. Muhammad Arif Nadeem Saqib

School of Science (SSC)

2021

Structural Functionalization of Fullerenes for Energy Storage

HEC-NRPU

Naveen Kosar

School of Science (SSC)

2021

Generalized quantum integral and associated inequalities for convex functions

HEC-NRPU

Dr. Muhammad Imran Asjad

School of Science (SSC)

2021

Job crafting for teaching professionals: A way of reducing stress related to COVID-19 pandemic among HEI faculty

HEC-NRPU

Dr. Haziq Mehmood

School of Professional Psychology (SPP)

2021

Formulating the spectral data to differentiate Halal and Non-Halal-slaughtered chicken meat based on quality parameters

HEC-NRPU

Dr. Hafiz Ubaid Ur Rahman

School of Food and Agricultural Sciences

2021

Isolation and Identification of therapeutic agents involved in the activation of PPAR-? to ameliorate Type 2 Diabetes

HEC-NRPU

Dr Rizwan Ur Rehman

School of Food and Agricultural Sciences

2021

Keep Up: Knowledge Extraction and Engineering Platform with User Profiling for Fake News Detection on social media

HEC-NRPU

Dr Muhammad Waseem

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2021

Computing Fractional Metric Dimensions of the Connected Networks

HEC-NRPU

 Dr. Muhammad Javaid

Department of Mathematics

2021

Extended Theory of Gravity and Stellar Evolution

HEC-NRPU

Dr. Rubab Manzoor

Department of Mathematics

2021

Planning, Analyzing and Designing and Pedestrianization on M M Alam Road, Gulberg Lahore

LDA

Saad Mujahid

Department of Architecture

2021

Design and development of robot as a service (RAAS) for object lifting and placing in hyper marked warehouses

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Ms. Iqra Ramzan

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2021

Vehicle Detection and Road Lighting Using Energy and Security Management System

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Ms. Asfa Javed

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2021

Design and Development of cost effective all terrain stair climbing wheel chair

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Ms. Iqra Ramzan

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2021

Design and fabrication of miniature autonomous farming tractor

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Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2021

Object sorter robot

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Tahreem Yasir

Department of Computer Science

2021

Localization in warehouse using robot

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Dr. Jawad Nasar Chattha

Department of Electrical Engineering

2021

Utilizing socially assistive robots SARs to motivate post stroke lower limb

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Mr. Hassan Tariq

Department of Electrical Engineering

2021

Automatic control shed using PLC

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Mr. Waseem Iqbal

Department of Electrical Engineering

2021

Vision based robotic paint arm

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Mr. Abdullah Khalid

Department of Electrical Engineering

2021

IOT edge smart waste management and classification using hybrid computer approach

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Abdul Hannan

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2021

Design and implantation of autonomous electric vehicle

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Eng. Adnan Khalid

School of Engineering (SEN)

2021

Smart recommender architecture for internet of household items by using edge and fog computing

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Abdul Hannan

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2021

Power quality-based energy meter

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Mr. Muhammad Shoaib

School of Engineering (SEN)

2021

IOT-FOG based recommender system for efficient water utilization

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Abdul Hannan

School of Systems and Technology (SST)

2021

COVID and deadly impact of comorbidities in COVID suspected and confirmed patients

Umar Shoaib Surgical Hospital, Lahore

Dr. Muhammad Sohail Afzal

School of Science (SSC)

2021

Construction of 2D-2D face-to-face S-Scheme MXene-based dual heterojunction with enhanced
visible-light-driven photocatalytic H2 generation and CO2 reduction

HEC-NRPU

 Dr. Mohsin Javed

(As Co-PI)

Department of Chemistry

2021

Effects of Life Style Intervention Manual on Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Physical
Parameters in Pre-Hypertensive Sedentary Population

HEC-NRPU

Dr. Imran Tipu 

(As Co-PI)

Department of Life Sciences

2021

Development of Sustainable Construction Materials and Products Using Multiscale Experimental Analytical
Approach

HEC-NRPU

Prof. Dr. Syed Ali Rizwan

(As Co-PI)

School of Engineering

2021

Utilization of the rics milling and vegetable waste for the production of the fortified instant rice congee as immunity booster food

MNS- University of Agriculture, Multan

Aqsa Akthar and Dr. Nauman Khalid

Department of Food Sciences and Technology

2022

The role of sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem towards entrepreneurial carbon literacy in Pakistan

MNS- University of Agriculture, Multan

Ms. Maria Ubaid Khan and Kamran Hameed

Department of Management

2022

The role of Islamic banks in the promotion and development of startup business by young entrepreneurs in Pakistan

MNS- University of Agriculture, Multan

Waleed Ali and Muhammad Ayaz

Department of Banking and Finance

2022

SARS-CoV-2 RNA extraction using silica coated iron oxide nanoparticles for rapid and cost effective COVID-19 testing

National Institute of Health

Dr. Yasir Rehman (CO-PI)

Department of Life Sciences

2022

Training program for senior officers of Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) for the Government of the Punjab at UMT

Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA)

Prof. Rahat ul Ain

School of Governance and Society

2022

Withholdingisation of Taxation System: Beneficial or Not?

PIDE-RASTA

Amer Shakeel and Mr. Naveed Ul Haq

School of Commerce and Accountancy and ORIC

2022

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Based RF Proximity Sensor and Implementation on Zynq Based Radio

National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM)

Dr. Faran Awais Butt

Department of Electrical Engineering

2022

Golden Drink - An immune booster Nano encapsulated curcumin drink 

DICE AFS

Dr. Nauman Khalid 

School of Food and Agricultural Sciences (SFAS)

2022

Formulation of Micronutrient-enriched Beef Liver Creamy Pasta Sauce

DICE AFS

Dr. Hafiz Ubaid Ur Rahman

School of Food and Agricultural Sciences (SFAS)

2022

Leveraging an Unanticipated Spatial Phenomenon for Planned Development: A case of Industrial Clusters

PIDE-RASTA

Muhammad Shafaat Nawaz

Department of City and Regional Planning

2022

Managing Mobility using Technology and Data-Driven Travel Demand Management

Faculty Initiative Fund (with LUMS)

Dr. M. Aamir Basheer (CO-PI)

Department of City and Regional Planning

2022

Land use Data Collection of DG Khan with (Tractable GKW) for an ongoing urban planning project of the government of Punjab to prepare the baseline existing land use report of DG Khan

Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment Program (PICIIP)

Dr. Hafiz Syed Hamid Arshad

Department of City and Regional Planning

2022

Presidential Initiative for Artificial Intelligence & Computing (PIAIC) and Superior Information Systems Incorporations

Presidential Initiative for Artificial Intelligence & Computing (PIAIC) and Superior Information Systems Incorporations

UMT

UMT

2022

Pakistan National Idea Bank (Startup)

National Idea Bank Startup competition

Dr. Hammad Majeed

Department of Chemistry (SKT)

2023

Development of HHO Generator with the Capacity of 5Nm3/h

Diamond Fabrics Limited

Dr. Tanvir Hussain

Department of Physics

2023

Miniature gas turbine engine

IGNITE

 Prof. Dr. Ahmad Aizaz

Institute of Aviation Studies

2023

Assessment of the remaining useful life of an aircraft structure

Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA), AvRID National Science and Technology Park (NASTP), Kamra

Dr. Kamran Asim

Institute of Aviation Studies

2023

Hurdle avoidance Racing Car

Kalam Robo TEC 2023

Dr. Muhammad Tahir Mushtaq

Department of Informatics and Systems

2023

Master Planning/land use planning of districts of KPK Province (Govt. of KPK)

The Urban Unit

Dr. Hafiz Syed Hamid Arshad

Department of City and Regional Planning

2023

Master Planning of Districts of Sindh Province (Govt. of Sindh)

Asian Engineering Consultants

Dr. Hafiz Syed Hamid Arshad

Department of City and Regional Planning

2023

Traffic Management using Drone

IGNITE

Ms. Saima Shaheen

Department of Electrical Engineering

2023

Development of experimental setup for testing engine performance characteristics and using biodiesel blend with mineral diesel on the performance characteristics of diesel engine

IGNITE

Dr. Tariq Mahmood

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2023

Skin cancer classification from dermoscopy images using deep learning algorithms

IGNITE

Mr. Rehan Raza

Department of Computer Science

2023

SDR-Based Search and Rescue Communication System Using LPWAN Technology

IGNITE

Dr. Faran Awais Butt

Department of Electrical Engineering

2023

Swarm Drone

IGNITE

Dr. Jawad Nasar Chattha

Department of Electrical Engineering

2023

Hemiplegia Rehabilitation with Robotic Assistance: A Pathway to Enhanced Recovery

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Mr. Hassan Tariq

Department of Electrical Engineering

2023

Indoor Navigation System for Blind People

IGNITE

Mr. Muhammad Adeel Ashraf

Department of Computer Science

2023

Virtual AR Try-ons

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Mr. Naveed Hussain

Department of Computer Science

2023

Smart Helmet with Fall Detection and Mobile Application

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Ms. Maria Kiran

Department of Software Engineering

2023

Ocular Disease Prediction

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Mr. Mazhar Javed Awan

Department of Computer Science

2023

AR Wardrobe

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Dr. Jameel Ahmad

Department of Computer Science

2023

Design and Development of Wind Tunnel for External Flow Analysis on Different Bodies

IGNITE

Dr. Irsa Talib

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2023

Study on properties of different composite plastic for 3d printing of customized and ergonomically designed prosthetic socket

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Ms. Iqra Ramzan

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2023

Low subsonic wind tunnel

IGNITE

Ms. Iqra Ramzan

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2023

Why proteins as an encapsulating material for stabilizing polyphenols in oil-in-water emulsions

PSF

Dr. Nouman Khalid

School of Food and Agricultural Sciences

2024

4D BIM Model Integrated with Augmented Reality

PEC

Muhammad Bilal Zahid

Department of Civil Engineering

2024

Smart Cattle Health Monitoring System

PEC

Dr. Faran Awais Butt

Department of Electrical Engineering

2024

SE-ResNeXt50 model to identify and control strawberry diseases and pests

PEC

Mr. Hassan Tariq

Department of Electrical Engineering

2024

Consultancy project for research (Assessing the Economic and social welfare impact of football matches in Pakistan: A Mixed-Method Analysis)

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and FIFA

Naveed Ul Haq

ORIC

2024

Consultancy project for research (Phenomenological study of gender and Football: Lived experiences of female international football players of Pakistan)

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and FIFA

Naveed Ul Haq

ORIC

2024

Consultancy project for research (The Psychological Challenges of Football Refereeing: Implications for Performance and Mental Health Support using IPA)

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and FIFA

Naveed Ul Haq

ORIC

2024

Pre-Clinical and Toxicology Evaluation of our essential oil extracted from Artemisia Maritima

North Naturals Pakistan (Pvt.Ltd)

Dr. Amber Sharif

School of Health Sciences (SHS)

2025

The Study of Higher Dimensional Relativistic Compact Objects in General and Modified Theories of Gravity

Board of Management Sundar Industrial Estate (BOMSIE)

Dr. Sadia Khan

Department of Clinical Psychology

2025

Domain-Specific Contextual Smart Embedding for Medical Question
Answering Chatbot

IGNITE

Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Computer Science

2025

AI Deep Fake Detection

IGNITE

Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Computer Science

2025

Automatic Power Factor Correction for
Power Quality Improvement Using ATmega328

IGNITE

Mr. Mustahsan Hammad Naqvi

Department of Electrical Engineering

2025

IoT Based Smart Health Monitoring System

IGNITE

Mr. Mustahsan Hammad Naqvi

Department of Electrical Engineering

2025

wearable health monitoring device using IOT

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Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Electrical Engineering

2025

Indoor Localization System

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Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Electrical Engineering

2025

Machine Learning Incorporating
Surveillance & logging Using Computer Vision

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Mr. Mustahsan Hammad Naqvi

Department of Computer Science

2025

Gesture controlled robotic arm using leap
Motion controller 2

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Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Electrical Engineering

2025

Design and Development of Autonomous Exoskeleton Arm for Enhanced Rehabilitation of Paralyzed Patients

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Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2025

Indigenous Design and Development of a Portable Automated CPR Machine with Integrated Vital Monitoring for Enhanced Emergency Medical Care: A Cost-Effective Solution for Low-Resource Settings

IGNITE

Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2025

 CATTLE MONITORING SYSTEM USING SMART SENSORS FOR HEALTH MONITORING and CATTLE MANAGEMENT

IGNITE

Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Electrical Engineering

2025

Design and Development of an Energy-
Efficient Grain Dryer system

IGNITE

Dr. Jameel Ahmed

Department of Mechanical Engineering

2025

Administrative and Social
Challenges in Civil Vital
Registration Statistics

PIDE-RASTA

Dr. Seemi Waheed and Aisha Azhar

School of Governance and Society (SGS)

2025

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcer effects of a developed
SNEEDDS (Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System) formulation.

Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi

Dr. Amber Sharif

School of Pharmacy (SPH)

2025

Sundar Industrial Estate Happiness Center

Board of Management Sundar Industrial Estate (BOMSIE)

Dr. Haziq Mehmood

School of Professional Psychology

2025