KU’s Chemical Engineering Dept to Host Conference on Application of AI in Chemical Process Industries on Feb 13

PAKISTAN

The Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Karachi (UoK), is organizing a conference titled “Application of AI in Chemical Process Industries” on Friday, 13 February 2026, aiming to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming process optimization, safety, efficiency, and innovation in chemical and allied industries.

Prof. Dr. Bilquees Gul, Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering, UoK, will attend as Guest of Honour. Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Iraqi, Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Dr. Muhammad Raza Shah, Director, ICCBS, UoK, will also attend as Guest of Honour.

The conference will feature expert talks by Dr. Humera Tariq, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, UoK; Dr. Syed Ali Ammar Taqvi, Associate Professor & Chairperson, Department of Food Engineering, NED University; and Dr. Zafar Sajid, Founder & President of iCodeGuru and an engineering executive based in Silicon Valley, USA.

Proceedings will begin at 9:15 am with Tilawat-e-Quran, followed by the welcome address at 9:20 am. Technical talks will commence at 9:30 am. A certificate distribution ceremony for volunteers of 1st ICSGEEDI’26 is scheduled for 10:30 am.

Addresses by the Dean, ICCBS Director, and Vice Chancellor will follow, highlighting academia’s growing focus on integrating AI with engineering education and industrial applications. The event will conclude with a vote of thanks by Prof. Dr. Shagufta Ishtiaque, Chairperson, Department of Chemical Engineering, followed by shield distribution, closing session, and lunch at 12:15 pm.

The conference is expected to bring together students, researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to discuss practical pathways for adopting AI-driven solutions in Pakistan’s chemical process industries. – ER News Desk

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