TAXILA: Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) Chief Major General Syed Aamer Raza stressed the need for academia-industry links and result-oriented research activities for development of the country.

He was addressing participants of the inauguration ceremony of the eighth open house and job fair at Heavy Industries Taxila (HITEC) University on Thursday.

Youth are a ray of hope for a bright future, he said, adding that interest of the youth in engineering and technology is a positive omen. Academia is the main advisory body in all developed countries and research being done at universities was not only being used by the industry but by government institutions and the development sector as well, he added.

A total of 119 Final Year Design Projects (FYDPs) were displayed in the event. The Department of Mechanical Engineering showcased 48 projects in autonomous fields of robotics, automotive, defence system, human aid system and solar technology.

The electrical engineering department has a total of 37 projects designed on efficient integration of renewable generation in the power system. Computer engineering and computer sciences department displayed 34 projects with prime focus on robotics, machine, artificial intelligence, surveillance systems and human aid systems. The students apprised visitors about their projects to the invigilators, representatives of industry and guests.

The projects were also viewed and analysed by industrialists and engineering experts. Professionals and representatives from more than 35 industries participated in the event while more than 15 companies arranged interviews and offered jobs to students.

Published in Dawn, July 22nd, 2022