CUI Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization - ORIC

15/07/2026

The pharmaceutical and healthcare industries are rapidly adopting data analytics, automation, and AI-driven technologies, creating strong demand for professionals with practical computational skills.

The COMSATS University Islamabad is pleased to launch a 5-Week Hands-on Training Program: Data Analytics I: Pharmaceutical & Clinical Data Processing and Simulation

📅 July 27 – August 28, 2026

This industry-oriented program provides hands-on training in Anaconda, Jupyter Lab/Notebook, Google Collab, and PyCharm using real-world pharmaceutical and clinical datasets.

Participants will learn to:
✅ Process and analyze pharmaceutical & clinical data
✅ Automate analytical workflows
✅ Visualize and interpret complex datasets
✅ Solve real-world industry problems through case studies
✅ Complete a discipline-specific capstone project
✅ Generate actionable insights for evidence-based decision-making

Whether you work in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Healthcare, Clinical Research, Biomedical Sciences, R&D, Academia, or Regulatory Affairs, this program will help you strengthen your analytical capabilities and prepare for the future of digital healthcare.

📌 Registration is now open. Please refer to the attached brochure for complete details.

07/07/2026

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization – Professional Development (ORIC-PD), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), successfully organized a 2-Day Life Skills Training on Graphic Designing on July 1–2, 2026.

The training was organized under the visionary initiative of the worthy Rector. The training is part of CUI's Life Skills Development Program, which aims to enhance the professional capacity of university employees by promoting continuous learning, digital proficiency, and workplace excellence.

The training brought together 23 employees from the Islamabad Campus and the Principal Seat, equipping them with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in contemporary graphic design tools and techniques to strengthen their digital competencies and visual communication skills.

19/06/2026

COMSATS University Islamabad hosted the opening ceremony of the ANSO-CPJRC-COMSATS International Training Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Green Development for CPEC at CUI Islamabad.

The five-day workshop, scheduled from 18 to 22 June 2026, is endorsed as an official activity of the United Nations International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD 2024-2033). It brings together diplomats, researchers, government officials, practitioners, academics and early-career professionals from Pakistan and other countries to exchange knowledge and strengthen capacity in disaster risk reduction, climate resilience and green development.

The inaugural session emphasized the importance of universities, science-based policymaking, international cooperation and South-South collaboration in addressing climate-induced hazards, particularly in ecologically fragile and disaster-prone regions along CPEC.

CUI remains committed to advancing research, innovation and international partnerships for a safer, greener and more resilient future.
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21/05/2026

Alhamdulillah, ORIC-PD, COMSATS University Islamabad has successfully conducted a 2-Day Hands-on Training on “Data Analysis & AI” on May 15–16, 2026. The training was conducted through an interactive online platform (MS Teams). The training was attended by a total of 13 participants representing diverse professional backgrounds, including faculty members, researchers, consultants, medical professionals, and students.

The training was facilitated by Dr. Waseem Haider (PhD, UIUC, USA), an experienced academic and professional in the field of Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence.

The program primarily focused on the practical implementation of Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence using Python and AI tools. The key objective of the training was to equip participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills for data analysis using Python, as well as the development and application of AI-based solutions for task automation, enhancement of human capabilities, improved efficiency and productivity, and solving complex real-world problems.

20/05/2026

13/05/2026

We are pleased to inform you that ORIC-PD Comsats university is organizing a Hands-on Training on Data Analysis & Artificial Intelligence. This training is designed to equip participants with practical skills in data analysis and AI applications.

Training Details:

Title: Hands-on Training on Data Analysis & AI
Dates: 15th & 16th May 2026
Days: Friday & Saturday
Timings: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mode: Online
Platform: MS Teams

Trainer Profile:
The training will be conducted by Dr. Waseem Haider, who holds a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA). With a strong academic background and expertise in data analysis, artificial intelligence, and applied computing, Dr. Haider has extensive experience in delivering advanced technical trainings and mentoring students and professionals, at both local and international levels. His practical, hands-on approach ensures that participants gain both conceptual understanding and real-world application skills.

Course Fee: PKR 10,000

Special Offer: 50% discount for students

Learning Objectives:

Python for Data Analysis
AI on Numeric and Imaging Data
Generative AI
Web Scraping Forecasting
Local AI Tools
Natural Language Processing (NLP)

This training will provide participants with hands-on experience to analyze data using Python and build AI-driven solutions for automation, enhanced efficiency, and solving complex real-world problems.

You are kindly requested to circulate this opportunity among relevant students, faculty members, and professionals who may benefit from this training. Interested participants can register via this link
https://forms.gle/PzKfwBHGU3LWFjfR7
or contact us using the details below.

Contact Information:

Phone: 051-90496081 Ext. 6081
Mobile: +92 317 5188139
Email: [email protected]

We look forward to your participation and support in making this training a success.

04/05/2026

Comsats University Islamabad

27/04/2026

We are pleased to inform you that ORIC-PD Comsats university is organizing a Hands-on Training on Data Analysis & Artificial Intelligence. This training is designed to equip participants with practical skills in data analysis and AI applications.

Training Details:

Title: Hands-on Training on Data Analysis & AI
Dates: 15th & 16th May 2026
Days: Friday & Saturday
Timings: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mode: Online
Platform: MS Teams

Trainer Profile:
The training will be conducted by Dr. Waseem Haider, who holds a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA). With a strong academic background and expertise in data analysis, artificial intelligence, and applied computing, Dr. Haider has extensive experience in delivering advanced technical trainings and mentoring students and professionals, at both local and international levels. His practical, hands-on approach ensures that participants gain both conceptual understanding and real-world application skills.

Course Fee: PKR 10,000

Special Offer: 50% discount for students
Registration Deadline: 5th May 2026

Learning Objectives:

Python for Data Analysis
AI on Numeric and Imaging Data
Generative AI
Web Scraping Forecasting
Local AI Tools
Natural Language Processing (NLP)

This training will provide participants with hands-on experience to analyze data using Python and build AI-driven solutions for automation, enhanced efficiency, and solving complex real-world problems.

You are kindly requested to circulate this opportunity among relevant students, faculty members, and professionals who may benefit from this training. Interested participants can register via this link
https://forms.gle/PzKfwBHGU3LWFjfR7
or contact us using the details below.

Contact Information:

Phone: 051-90496081 Ext. 6081
Mobile: +92 317 5188139
Email: [email protected]

We look forward to your participation and support in making this training a success.

16/04/2026

April 15 2026, COMSATS University Islamabad Signs MoU with SPS–SpinnLabs to Strengthen Innovation, Internships, and Industry-Academia Linkages. This MoU reflects a shared vision to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical industry experience, while creating a collaborative platform for students, faculty, and industry mentors to work together on impactful initiatives. MoU was signed by the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) SPS-SpinnLabs and Mr. Muhammad Raza Ahmad Khan, Head ORIC, COMSATS University Islamabad, in the presence of Professor Raheel Qamar T.I. Rector COMSATS University Islamabad.