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PESHAWAR, (MANEND NEWS): Lahore (SCSL) signed a commercial licensing agreement for “SIMBRI Flyash Bricks” a joint applied research for the development of sustainable construction materials. Dr. Tariq Khalil, Manager Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) UET Peshawar and Mr. Syed Salman Al-husainy, Chief Operation Officer SCSL signed the agreement the other day, witnessed by Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Hussain and other senior official of UET Peshawar and SCSL.
Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, Vice Chancellor said that UET Peshawar is a leading engineering university of the province and is doing significant work in the fields of civil engineering that leads to environmental friendly product development in construction industry. He said, UET Peshawar is actively involved in bridging university with industry through its ORIC office. He appreciated the efforts of Prof. Dr. Khan Shahzada and his team who carried out the research for “SIMBRI Flyash Bricks” and Director ORIC Dr. Nasru Minallah.
Mr. Syed Salman Al-husainy said SCSL believes in bringing corporate culture in construction industry and that is the main purpose of signing this agreement with UET Peshawar that will bring academia and practitioners at one platform in finding research-based solutions to bring innovation and sustainability to the construction industry. He said, SCSL has introduced SIMBRI flyash bricks which are sustainable, environment friendly and low cost product.
Earlier, Prof. Dr. Khan Shahzada gave a presentation on the research carried out for “SIMBRI Flyash Bricks “and highlighted its significance. He explained in detail how UET Peshawar is supporting sustainable construction through state-of-the-art research being carried out at the Civil Engineering Department.
Prof. Dr. Hamid Ullah, Secretary BOASAR, termed the product sustainable and beneficial for end user. There is no end to development, by adding new features and characteristics the product can be improved more efficient as per customer needs, he added. Prof. Dr. Sahar Noor, Dean Faculty of Mechanical, Prof. Dr. Amjadullah, Dean Electrical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Siraj-ul-Islam, Dean Faculty of Architecture and Allied Science, Prof. Dr. Irshad Ahmad, Chairman Department of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Misbah Ullah, Chairman, Industrial Engineering Department and other senior officials from UET and SIMBRI Construction Solutions were also present on the occasion.