1st National Joint Universities Conference on Sustainable Indigenous Production & Upcycling of Polymers/ Allied Materials (SIP-UP) | Sponsored by Pakistan Academy of Science, Punjab Chapter

About the Conference

The conference is sponsored by Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Punjab Chapter. It is a pioneering event that aims to address the pressing issues in the realm of sustainable Polymer, Textile & Allied Materials and Upcycling. By leveraging local expertise & resources the conference mainly focusing fostering economic growth while reducing dependency on external sources.

This collaborative event brings together renowned Pakistani universities & institutions dedicated to sustainability & engineering, providing a platform for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to exchange insights and contribute to a future where innovation and sustainability are paramount.

Theme of the Conference

• Sustainable development of commercial polymers to minimize imports for economic progress
• Promoting circular economy through polymer waste upcycling
• Advanced fabrication and design technologies for polymers and allied materials manufacturing
• AI applications and blockchain management in manufacturing

Chief Guest: Prof. Dr Shahid Munir, Chairman, PHEC
Chief Organizer: Prof. Dr. Fazal Khalid, SI, Rector, GIKI, Secretary PAS Lahore Chapter
Patron in Chief: Prof. Dr Khalid Mehmood VC Punjab University

Organizers

• Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar, VC UET, Lahore
• Prof. Dr. Sulaiman Tahir, VC KFUET, Rahim Yar Khan
• Prof. Dr. Javaid Rabbani Khan, HOD, DChE GIKI
• Prof. Dr. Naveed Ramzan, Dean, Faculty of Chemical, Metallurgical & Polymer Engineering, UET, Lahore
• Prof. Dr. Shahzad M. Khan, Director, IPTE, Punjab University, Lahore
• Dr. Asif Ali Qaser, Chairman, Polymer Engineering, UET, Lahore

Schedule:

• Registration: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
• Inauguration: 9:45 am
• Technical Sessions
  • 11:45 am to 1:30 pm
  • 2:30 pm to 4:30pm
• Closing Ceremony: 4:30 to 5:00 pm

On June 15, 2023 at Institute of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Punjab University, Lahore