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Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization – ORIC

Amar Ali Khan    Director ORIC

Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) supports and organizes research and commercialization activities at GIKI. ORIC GIKI aspires to be a facilitator for cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and interdisciplinary collaborations for translating knowledge into innovative solutions that contributes to the socio-economic development of the country.

The ORIC at GIKI was established as per the guidelines of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) and was formally recognized by the HEC in 2023.

ORIC has two wings namely, Research Excellence & Innovation and Commercialization.

Key Services Provided by ORIC:

Academia- Industry Linkages

  • Linkages/MoUs with Industry
  • Visits by Industry Experts
  • Compiling & Maintaining R&D Database
  • Facilitating the faculty members in reach out to Industry Experts

For Industry:

ORIC is looking forward to connect students, graduates and alumni with region’s leading employers. ORIC plays an instrumental role of a supporting body that offers, GIK Institute research facilities, human resources, its expertise and skills to the industry for cooperative research and development projects.

For Alumni:

GIK Institute is committed to building and nurturing lifelong relationship with its alumni and is looking forward to strengthen it further through ORIC. The office is aiming to form a mutually beneficial relationship between the Institute and alumni, wherever they are located; also by providing alumni with opportunities to ensure that they feel a part of GIK Institute for good. Working close with GIK Institute Alumni Association – GIKAA, ORIC is offering a range of services and invitations to events organized by GIK Institute.

For Student

At GIK Institute, we define the outreach as services beyond routine lecture hall and laboratory activities. We tell our students:

  • How to become an engineering professional?
  • Their ethical and professional responsibilities; understand global and societal relevancy enhancing their life-long learning.
  • How to tap job options and future career?
  • Connecting businesses to students and graduate talent.
  • Offer seminars, workshops and other events on professional training of students
  • Organize events to connect employers, students and graduates

Officials at ORIC

  1. Prof. Dr. S. M. Hasan Zaidi, Pro-Rector (Academic): prorector_acad@giki.edu.pk
  2. Mr. Amar Ali Khan, Director ORIC:  diroric@giki.edu.pk & amar.ali@giki.edu.pk

CONTACT US

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization – ORIC
GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology
Topi District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

Pakistan
Tel #: +92-938-271858. Ext. 2282

email: oric@giki.edu.pk