Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule

We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Muhammad Zubair Khan, Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule, on being awarded the PIDE and Planning Commission of Pakistan Competitive Research Grant (RASTA CGP 8.0) as Principal Investigator.
His project, "Green Hydrogen Roadmap for Pakistan: Policy, Economics, and Industrial Integration", was selected among only 39 out of 1,712 proposals through a rigorous 3-stage national evaluation, placing PAF-IAST in the top 2.3% of all submissions.
This research will contribute to developing Pakistan's first evidence-based National Hydrogen Energy Policy, bridging economic viability, industrial pathways, and regulatory frameworks for a clean energy future. 🌱
We wish Dr. Zubair and his team every success in this nationally significant endeavour."

Ready to take your engineering aspirations global? Admissions for Fall 2026 are officially OPEN for Materials Engineering at DMSE, PAF-IAST! 🎓✨ ​From an integrated pathway with THWS Germany (including an industrial placement abroad) to fully funded semester exchanges in Austria and China, we bridge the gap between classroom theory and international industry. Our forward-thinking programs feature an AI-integrated curriculum to equip you with the advanced digital tools required in modern engineering.
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​- Specializations include Mineral Process Engineering with a heavy focus on project-based learning and real-world engineering challenges.
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🌍✨ Student Success Story — International Research Exchange
We are proud to highlight the remarkable achievement of our MS Materials Engineering student, Asad Ullah Khan, who successfully completed a fully funded international research exchange program at the prestigious School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China.
During the one-month exchange program, Asad gained valuable hands-on experience in advanced materials characterization techniques, including XRD, SEM, TEM, and FTIR, while actively contributing to research in zinc-ion batteries, biosensors, gas sensors, and coin cell fabrication. Working in state-of-the-art laboratories under international supervision provided him with exceptional exposure to global research practices and innovation-driven learning.
Beyond technical expertise, this experience enhanced his confidence, international collaboration skills, and academic vision, reflecting the transformative opportunities available to our students at Pak-Austria Fachhochschule.

✨ We congratulate Asad Ullah Khan on representing PAF-IAST with excellence on an international platform and wish him continued success in his research journey.

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DMSE Chairman Dr. Aftab Akram joined global experts today at the COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad for the international symposium on Sustainable Mining & Minerals Industry for Economic Growth.
​The two-day event unites scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders from Pakistan, OIC states, and countries like China, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. Together, they are tackling critical minerals, advanced exploration tech, and regional cooperation to drive momentous economic growth. 🚀
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On 18th May 2026, a group of students and faculty from HITEC University visited the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, where they were briefed on departmental facilities, ongoing research activities, and potential areas for academic and research collaboration. The visit also highlighted the vital role of materials science and engineering in driving innovation and technological advancement across diverse industrial sectors.

On 18 May 2026, a delegation from ATLAS Honda Pakistan visited the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and expressed keen interest in collaboration on joint short courses, product development, and process innovation. The visit highlights the department’s continued commitment to strengthening industry–academia partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for students, research, and technological advancement for the wider community.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering proudly showcased its projects during the visit of a high-level academic delegation from the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on Saturday, 16 May 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral academic cooperation, foster knowledge exchange, and explore opportunities for collaborative research and innovation between the two countries. The department highlighted initiatives in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, and sustainable energy solutions.
The delegation, led by Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), included distinguished vice chancellors, senior academicians, and officials from leading Bangladeshi universities.