Varsity open house shows novel projects

Students at a university open house showcased around 100 innovative projects at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) organised by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET).

The showcased projects featured solar power solutions for farming, automobiles, and hospitals, as well as AI-based vertical farming kits, health-related devices, smart energy meters, water distribution systems, grid-tie inverters, and various power generation initiatives.

The projects ranged from AI-based inventions to solar energy innovations aimed at addressing existing problems in Pakistan. Students explained their projects to visitors, including invigilators, industry representatives and the chief guest.

The open house attracted numerous entrepreneurs, industrial experts, and investors who engaged with the students about the feasibility and market potential of their final-year projects.

The event, held at the university’s new campus, was inaugurated by Rector IIUI, Dr Samina Malik. She emphasised the importance of fostering interactions between technology and engineering students and the industry.