ISLAMABAD, Jul 03 (APP):COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) and European Organization for Nuclear Re
search (CERN) would strengthen and expand collaboration in the field of science and tech
nologyThis was discussed during an interaction of the CERN delegation and senior officials of CUI.
Hosted a two-member delegation of the European Organization for Nuclear Re
search (CERN) at its Islamabad Campus.
The two member delegation from CERN was comprised of Dr. Luciano Musa, Project Leader ALICE, (A Large Ion Collider Experiment) CERN, alongside Dr. Luca Malgeri, Senior Re
searcher.
They were joined by Dr. Zafar Yasin, Director CERN Secretariat, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and Dr. A
ltaf Ur Rahman, Director. CERN, Switzerland.
It was informed that since joining ALICE in 2008 and achieving full membership in 2012, COMSATS University Islamabad has been integral to advancing scientific re
search in collaboration with CERN.
To revive and expand this partnership, the university leadership recently formed a specialized CERN Liaison Group.
Heading this initiative Dr. Tahir Naeem, Director Planning, Development, and Human Resource Development (P, D and HRD), CUI was designated as Focal Person to manage all collaborative efforts and future programs with CERN.
Dr. Hammad Omer, Head, CUI International Office, Dr. Muhammad Anis-ur-Rehman, Head Department of Physics, CUI, Dr. Uzma Tabassam, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, and Rubina Bhatti, Additional Director (P, D and HRD) were part of the CUI CERN Liaison Group.
The discussants focused on expanding collaboration across CUI’s seven campuses, embracing various disciplines beyond Physics, while exploring diverse avenues, like faculty fellowships, re
search partnerships, and financial support for visiting students, joint projects, and PhD supervision as well as plans for interdisciplinary collaborations.
The CERN officials expressed strong endorsement for CUI’s proposed initiatives and broadening collaborative efforts.
