The global freshwater use has increased by a factor of six over the past 100 years [1] and according to the United Nations [2] over two billion people live in countries experiencing water stress. Climate change is making matters worse. As an example, despite a massive deluge in Southern Pakistan in the summer of 2022,…
Islamabad October 24, 2022 – As many as 23 researchers from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) have risen to prominence this year by standing amongst the world’s Top 2% research luminaries. Four of these have also been recognised for their career-long impact. NUST has consistently made headway in its R&D pursuits, bolstering…
In order to run power plant operations smoothly, power plant faults need to be detected, located and classified quickly. For this, artificial neural network approaches are considered significant tool in related application of power system. Power plants failures can take place due to multiple factors for instance lightning strikes, damage of equipment’s at power generation…
Concrete is one of the most consumed building materials in the world. It is a composite material composed of cement, aggregate (usually sand and gravel), and water. Concrete is strong and durable, making it an ideal choice for construction. However, concrete has several drawbacks. Firstly, it is a brittle material that cannot absorb earthquake shocks,…
Patients who have vision impairment may find it extremely difficult to go about their regular lives. Unfortunately, the number of people in Pakistan affected by vision impairment is staggering; an estimated 21.78 million (Hassan 2019). Such impairments reduce people’s quality of life, which results in a cumulative loss of production and income for the nation….
School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME) and Research Directorate in collaboration with Cranfield University organised a one-day workshop on “Material World and the Importance of R&D” on May 23rd, 2022. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Adnan Syed from Cranfield University, UK and Dr. Nasir Mehmood from NUST School of Chemical and Materials Engineering…
