The University of Wah organized the 8th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference (MDSRIC) from 06-07 December 2023 in collaboration with the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), demonstrating a joint effort to promote academic research and innovation. Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, Chairman, Punjab Higher Education Commission, graced the occasion as a Chief Guest at the opening ceremony. He appreciated the University of Wah's relentless pursuit and unwavering dedication towards academic excellence, steadfast commitment to fostering a research culture, advancing knowledge, and empowering individuals to make a difference in society. Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, Chairman (PHEC), also visited the labs of University of Wah (UW) and Wah Engineering College (WEC) and expressed great satisfaction with the quality of education and research offered at UW. The conference brought together groundbreaking research of bright minds from various disciplines across the globe to showcase their innovative work and created a platform for intellectual exchange. Renowned scholars and literary delegates from universities across Pakistan and different parts of the world contributed to the vibrant atmosphere. To enrich the conference with their insights and expertise eminent professors and academicians including Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Fontana, University of Leeds, UK; Dr. Nehad Ali Shah, Sejong University, South Korea; Dr. M. Hilmi bin Hasan, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia; Dr. Wajid Ali Khan, Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain; Dr. Faiza Saleem, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Prof. Dr. Usman Qamar, EME College, NUST, Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Aamer Ali Shah, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmad, Quaid–i-Azam University, Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Adeel Akram, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, and Dr. Nadeem Omar Tarar, Research Affiliate at the University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A. delivered keynote talks. During the two-day conference, 91 research papers covering various disciplines were presented. Prof. Dr. Jameel-Un Nabi, Vice Chancellor, University of Wah, emphasized the importance of proactively engaging in research activities for sustainable development in the modern world in his introductory speech. Prof. Dr. Zuhair S. Khan, Director, ORIC-UW, highlighted the significance of academic conferences and the substantial role of MDSRIC in serving as a platform for academicians and researchers to meet, exchange ideas, and shed light on future developments in their respective disciplines. Overall, MDSRIC, organized by ORIC-UW, was a successful event that facilitated knowledge exchange and encouraged collaboration among researchers, scholars, and students.
