A team of 21 students from University of Wah participated in the Consumer Product Competition organized by the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad, on 18 April 2025, showcasing innovative products rooted in Indigenous resources and sustainability. Students representing the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Biosciences, under the mentorship of Dr. Kashif Iqbal (AIChE Advisor) and Dr. Zeshan Azam (Chemical Engineering), demonstrated their technical creativity and entrepreneurial potential. The competition aimed to promote marketable consumer products using environmentally friendly materials. Ms. Mahnoor and Ms. Areeba Sarwar, 6 th semester students from Biosciences Department, secured third place and a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- for their innovative project - a mosquito repellent made from waste cigarette butts, highlighting waste reuse and public health benefits.
During the closing ceremony, the AIChE Advisor at PIEAS acknowledged the University of Wah for its active participation and commendable submissions, highlighting the institution’s dedication to sustainability-driven innovation.
