MANSEHRA:Hazara University has joined hands with the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), to embark on a collaborative journey towards improving various energy sources through the integration of cutting-edge technology.
Hazara University Manserha and NEECA inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), underscoring their mutual commitment, endorsed by the Vice Chancellor of Hazara University, Professor Dr. Mohsin Nawaz, and the Managing Director of NEECA, Dr. Sardar Mazhar.
The partnership between Hazara University and NEECA spans a five-year duration.
This collaboration effort aimed the way for the implementation of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology within the energy sector. This technology promises to enhance the preservation of Pakistan’s diverse energy sources while promoting their efficient utilization.
The MoU also outlines a framework through which the IT department of Hazara University and NEECA will explore a platform of cooperation. This includes the application of LPWAN technology in computer technology and fostering collaboration across various scientific domains.
In order to effectively realize their shared goals, both institutions are seeking financial support from national and international entities. Hazara University will offer aspiring students opportunities through internships across its diverse academic departments. As a part of this collaboration, students will also receive short-term training in LPWAN technology at NEECA during semester breaks. Upon successful completion, they will be awarded certificates, affirming their expertise.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Mohsin Nawaz stressed the transformative potential of the partnership, highlighting its capacity to amplify the ongoing academic and research endeavors at Hazara University. This collaboration will usher in contemporary research opportunities, with a special focus on students within the IT department.
Professor Dr. Nawaz while speaking on the occasion said that this partnership is set to benefit students from a diverse range of academic disciplines within Hazara University, with particular emphasis on those in the IT department.
The signing ceremony was attended by NEECA’s Director IT, Dr. Ali Imran Jehangiri, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) Dr. Masroor Bangash, Deputy Director ORIC Dr. Zabir Alam Khan, and the Head of IT Department at Hazara University, Dr. Mushtaq Ali. Faculty members and administrative officers were also present, adding to the significance of this collaborative effort.