ISLAMABAD: The University of HITEC Taxila, Friday, organised 11th Open House where final year students of the mechanical engineering department showcased their creativity featuring highly innovative, creative and industry-relevant projects.
Vice Chancellor Hi-Tech Dr Kamran, welcoming the guests, industry representatives and participants, said that the university has become Pakistan’s first-ever international champion in the field of combat robotics by wining “ENIM Robot 10 Combat Robotics Competition” organised in Tunisia.
The students’ projects highlighted topics such as energy efficiency, automation, design innovation and industrial problem solving. Featured projects included a solar-powered hybrid cooling system, automated vehicle, recovery ventilation, and a smart manufacturing module based on Industry 4.0. These projects not only demonstrated technical expertise but also highlighted the students’ ability to understand problems and come up with creative solutions.
On this occasion, Dr Fahad Butt, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, said, “We are proud of the hard work, innovation and research-based thinking of our students.
The Open House not only provides a practical learning opportunity for our students but also exposes them to the real demands of the industry.“ He said that the university believes that these young people are the engineers of the future who will play a key role in the country’s journey of development, self-reliance, and industrial revolution. He extended heartfelt congratulations to our faculty members and students for their tireless work and successful projects.
Speaking at the inauguration of the event, the chief guest, Dr Kamran said that the passion, skills and innovative thinking of the students of Hi-Tech University are proof that the future of Pakistan is in safe hands. These young engineers have the potential to introduce new dimensions in our industry, economy and technology sectors.
At the end of the open house, the participants appreciated the university’s arrangements and the students’ presentations and expressed their determination to create more such opportunities in the future so that young talent can emerge.
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