‘Frontiers in Physics’: Three-day 13th National Symposium at UoP

PESHAWAR: Day one of the three-day 13th National Symposium on ‘Frontiers in Physics’ was held at the University of Peshawar (UoP).

At the symposium, 14 technical sessions are scheduled to be held, while 43 scientists will give presentations in their areas of expertise.

The event is organised by the Institute of Physics and Electronics UoP in collaboration with the Pakistan Physics Society, Higher Education Commission, Abdul Wali Khan University, Kohat University and Islamia College University.  Higher Education Secretary Farah Hamid was the chief guest on the opening day.

Addressing the inaugural session, the chief guest lauded the participation of physicists from across the country saying the outcome was heartening considering the law and order situation in Peshawar. “This reflects that intellectuals and scientists of this country are ready to offer their services for the future of Pakistan, regardless of what happens.”

Pioneer scientist of Plasma Physics in Pakistan, Dr Ghulam Mustafa talked about the recent developments in the world of physics. He said that all energy problems can be resolved, adding that the development of fusion-based power reactors can earn up to $2 billion a year.

Dr Mustafa also highlighted the achievements of Dr Abdus Salam saying that his theoretical model earned him a Nobel Prize. “Salam’s work is not yet complete and our scientists must find out the missing pieces and work on why particles have mass,” he said, adding that Pakistani scientists must be given all possible support to uncover the mystery.

UoP Vice Chancellor Qibla Ayaz also appreciated the efforts of universities in the seminar and said that sessions like this give way to new ideas and research projects.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 20^th, 2012.