Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Arid Agriculture Univ.

"Warmest congratulations, Muhammad Anas ilyas, on your selection as Assistant Director Agriculture (ADA) at OFWM On-Farm Water Management! 🎉 A proud moment for the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology! Wishes for a successful and fulfilling career ahead! 🌟"

*ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT* :
*CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN JAPAN*

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) takes immense pride in announcing the remarkable global achievements of our distinguished alumnus, *Dr. Muhammad Umar Nadeem*.

A graduate of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (B.Sc. 2020; M.Sc. 2022), Dr. Nadeem has reached a pinnacle of academic success at the *University of Tsukuba*, Japan, where he was conferred the degree of *Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)* in Engineering on March 25, 2026.

Since moving to Japan as a MEXT Scholar in 2023, Dr. Nadeem has consistently demonstrated the high caliber of research and leadership fostered at our institution:

*Top 1% Academic Distinction*: At his graduation ceremony, he was honored with the *Best Student Award* and the prestigious *Meikei-kai Award*, an elite recognition reserved for the *Top 1–2% of all graduates*.

*National Research Recognition*: He received the *Best Presentation Award* at the Science Academy of Tsukuba (SAT), notably as the *only international recipient among 150 speakers across Japan*.
Source: https://www.sie.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/news_award/2026/02/24/13778/

*Leadership & Diplomacy*: Beyond academics, he served as the *President of the Pakistan Student Association Japan* (2023–2024). His milestones have been officially recognized and shared by the *Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo on their official platforms*.

*Arid Agriculture University* extends its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Muhammad Umar Nadeem. His journey from our halls to the top tier of international engineering research is a testament to his hard work and the foundational excellence of our Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Arid Agriculture Univ.

Congratulations all the awardees of laptop under PM Youth Laptop Distribution Scheme (Phase-I).
May this opportunity support the learning and research of graduates/undergraduates.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, PMAS AAUR for the deligent supervision and leadership in the successful implementation of this scheme.
Special thanks to the Incharge, FAET for sparing valuable time and continuously encouraging and motivating the young engineers.

PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi has signed an MoU with Chengdu Yihe Technology China to strengthen collaboration in Precision Agriculture and UAV technologies in Pakistan. This partnership aims to enhance agricultural productivity and modernize farming practices in the country.
The MoU was signed in Pak China Center for Modern Agriculture and Water efficient technologies

The MoU ceremony was attended by key stakeholders, including the Director External Linkages, Incharge, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Arid Agriculture Univ. , international industrial collaborators (Xinjiang Tianye ) for Modern Agriculture, and international students.

This collaboration is expected to introduce cutting-edge technologies, such as drone-based precision agriculture and smart farming solutions, to Pakistani farmers. The partnership aligns with the university's vision to promote sustainable agriculture and improve food security.