The University of Engineering and Technology Lahore University of Engineering and Technology Lahore warmly welcomed Prof. Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Shahzad on his appointment as Director of the Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS).

Prof. Dr. S. Mohsin Ali Kazmi S. Mohsin Ali Kazmi, Director ORIC at UET Lahore, formally received and extended a warm welcome to the new Director. During the meeting, he conveyed his best wishes for Prof. Dr. Shahzad and expressed confidence in his leadership.

Prof. Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Shahzad Hafiz Muhammad Shahzad assumed charge as Director of the Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS), a leading research and development center dedicated to innovation in information and communication technologies.

During the interaction, both academic leaders discussed strategies to further strengthen research culture, innovation, knowledge creation, and industry-academia linkages at UET Lahore. They emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between ORIC and KICS to enhance the university’s research impact and strategic objectives.

ORIC Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), UET Lahore highlighted its continued commitment to promoting research excellence, facilitating commercialization of research outcomes, and strengthening industry partnerships.

KICS reiterated its role as a premier hub for cutting-edge research, technological development, and innovation in emerging fields of computing and engineering.

The UET Lahore community extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Shahzad and wished him great success in his new role.