The NCGC has already initiated several programs to achieve the objective. some of these are as follows:-:

1. Curriculum-Based Teachers Training Programs

Two to four weeks training in the following Centers of Excellence:

• Workshop on “Application of Modern Spectroscopic Techniques in Chemical Sciences” which was held at H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi from 6-24th Dec’2004.

19 participants from Universities at Tandojam, Jamshoro, Balochistan, Karachi, Khairpur, Khuzdar, Peshawar, Dera Ismail Khan and Muzaffarabad which include 4 participants from in house attended this workshop.

• Workshop on “Chromatography, Separation Techniques and Statistics” which was held at Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro from 26 th Dec’2004 – 8 th Jan’2004.

26 participants from Universities and Colleges at Karachi, Baluchistan, Peshawar, Punjab, Sindh, Dera Ismail Khan, Tandojam, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Huderabad, PCSIR Peshawar, Mehran University of Engg and Technology, Jamshoro, and Federal Urdu University, Karachi including 7 local participants attended this event.

• Workshop on “Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry” which was held at Center of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, Peshawar from 14 th – 26 th Mar’2005.

23 participants from Universities at Malakand University Chakdara, Karachi, Jamshoro, Peshawar and Postgraduate and Colleges at Swat, Mardan and Peshawar which also include 8 local participants attended this event.

• Workshop on “Chemistry of D-Block Elements and Chemical Bonding” which was held at HEC Regional Office Lahore from 5 th – 14 th Jan’2005.

26 participants from Universities at Karachi, Muzaffarabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Balochistan, Sindh and Colleges of Bhawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi and Sahiwal have participated which includes 3 local participants.

• Workshop on “Spectroscopic Techniques” was held at University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad from 29 th August’2005 – 3 rd Sep’2005.

28 participants have participated representing colleges at Distt. Neelum, Muzaffarabad, Distt Poonch, Distt Bhimber, Rawalakot, Distt Mirpur, Distt Kotli and Distt Bagh.

• Workshop on “Basic Analytical Techniques” was held at University of Balochistan, Quetta from 13 th – 20 th Nov’2005.

22 participants attended this event from Degree Colleges at Zhob, Loralai, Musakhel, Chaman, Quetta, Mastung, Khuzdar, Turbat, Usta Muhammad, Panjgur, Bela, Killa Saifullah, Muslim Bagh, D.M.Jamali and Kalat.

• Workshop on “Improvement in Quality of Chemistry Teaching at Graduate/Postgraduate Levels in Women Institutions” was held at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore during 12 th – 13 th Dec’2005.

30 Professors / Principals of Colleges / Lecturers of Universities and Colleges from Quetta, Multan , Faisalabad, Lahore, Shaikhupura, Rawalpindi, and Gujranwala participated.

• Workshop on “Improvement in Quality of Chemistry Teaching to Strengthen 4 years B.Sc (Hons) Program” was held at Govt. College University, Lahore during 20 th -21 st Dec’ 2005.

40 Professors / Doctors / Directors / Chairman / Head of Chemistry Departments of Universities & Colleges from Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Bhawalpur, Peshawar, Jamshoro, Karachi and Islamabad participated in this workshop.

• Workshop on “Coordination Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Chromatography” was held at Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan during 23 rd – 28 th Jan’2006.

34 Professors / Doctors of Universities and Colleges from Peshawar, Kohat, Mansehra, Bannu, Swat, Mardan, Swabi, Lakki Marwat, Paharpur and Dera Ismail Khan participated in this workshop.

• Workshop on “Advance Materials and Analytical Techniques” was held at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad during 22 nd – 27 th Feb’ 2006.

35 Professors / Doctors of Universities and Colleges from Rawalpindi, Attock Cantt, Mirpur (A.K.), Chakswari (A.K.), Muzaffarabad, Jhelum, Kotli, Dhoke Hassu, Bhimber, Wah Cantt and Islamabad participated in this workshop.

• Workshop on “Current Trends in Teaching Chemistry” will be held at University of Karachi in the month of April, 2006.

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2. Post-doctoral Research Program

Ten post doctorate scholarships for the duration of six months will be awarded each year to fresh Ph.D. scholars (not more than 5 years after completion of Ph. D. and under 35 year age) and permanently employed in universities or R&D organizations in Pakistan. The scholarships will be awarded to those candidates, who will get six month guaranteed leaves from parent institution. Applications of scholarships are invited on the prescribed forms with a research plan in consultation with his/her research supervisor, which will be reviewed within a month. The selected post doctorate scholars will get a salary of Rs. 18,000/= per month and a grant of Rs 40,000/= to the research group with whom he/she will carry out research. A comprehensive report after completion of period of fellowship will be needed.

Following candidates participated in postdoctoral research programs:

• Dr. Hafsa Bibi did her postdoctoral from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.
• Dr. Zahid Hussain did his postdoctoral from H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi.
• Dr. Qamar-ul-Haq is doing postdoctoral research at Chemistry Department, University of Karachi.
• Dr. Qazi Kifayatullah is doing postdoctoral research at PCSIR, Peshawar.
• Dr. Hafizullah is doing postdoctoral research at High Tech Resource Lab, Department of Chemistry, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan.

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3. Technician Training Programs

Following two technician training modules will be offered through out the year.

• Glass-blowing Training will be held in H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, Karachi and Center of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, Peshawar. An individual from any university or college will get training in either of the center under this program.

At H.E.J. we have imparted training to ten candidates as under:

• Mr. Ghayasuddin of Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi.
• Mr. M. Abdul Qayyum of Govt. Khatoon-e-Pakistan Degree College, Karachi.
• Mr. Rafiq Ahmed of Govt. College for Men, Nazimabad, Karachi.
• Mr. Muhammad Idrees of Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Karachi.
• Mr. Farrukh Suleman of Jinnah Govt. College, Karachi.
• Mr. Muhammad Ashraf of Govt. Degree College, Bela, Baluchistan.
• Mr. Hidayatullah of Govt. Degree College, Bela, Baluchistan.
• Mr. Shamim Ahmed Chaudhry of Govt. Shalimar College, Lahore.
• Mr. Nisar Ahmed Solangi of Govt. Degree Science/Commerce College, Liyari, Karachi.
• Mr. Agha Hussain Shah of Govt College No.1, Dera Ismail Khan.
• Training on Handling and Maintenance of UV, IR, G.C. HPLC and Balances will be held in Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, Jamshoro.

At Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, Jamshoro we have imparted training to 15 candidates as under:

• Mr. Ahmed Din Banger of Balochistan University, Quetta.
• Mr. Imdadullah from N.W.F.P. University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar.
• Mr. Farooq Ahmed from University of Karachi.
• Mr. Mazhar-ul-Haq from Mehran University of Engineering & Technoology, Jamshoro.
• Mr. Abdul Ghaffar from NCEAC, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
• Mr. Tariq Ahmed from NCEAC, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
• Mr. Mohammad Imran Akram of NILT, Karachi.
• Mr. Javed Ali of PCSIR Laboratories, Peshawar.
• Mr. Sayyar Muhammad of Govt. Degree College Tangi, Charsadda, N.W.F.P.
• Mr. Syed Jamal Shah of Govt. Postgraduate College, Bannu, N.W.F.P.
• Mr. Atif Sharif of Govt. Peoples Steel Mills, Karachi.
• Mr. Muhammad Sher of University of Sargodha.
• Mr. Hakimuddin of Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan.
• Mr. Rab Nawaz of Bahauddin Zakaria University, Baluchistan.
• Mr. Saleem Siddiqui of Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Karachi.

Following new technician training programs have been introduced:

• Maintenance and Repair of Polarimeter.
• Maintenance and Repair of pH meter.
• Maintenance and Repair of Analytical Balances.

Desirous candidates can apply through proper channel on the prescribed form.

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4. Resource Sharing Program :

One of the major bottlenecks in conducting genuine research in chemical science is the access to modern spectroscopic, analytical, other instrumentation facilities and bio-screening services.

As modern tools of research are often expensive and difficult to maintain, based on this fact the NCGC arranged a nation-wide program sharing the instrumentation other above-mentioned facilities available within the country on cost plus basis. The main objectives of this project to provide spectroscopic, analytical, chromatographic and other services to chemistry researchers working in different public sector universities on cost plus basis, which will be paid by the NCGC. This program is opened for all public sector universities, post-graduate colleges and R&D organizations.

 

Forty three researchers from different Universities and Research Organizations availed this facility. They represent Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, University of Karachi, University of Peshawar, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, PCSIR Laboratories Complex Karachi, PCSIR Laboratories GR-7, Punjab University, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, University of Multan, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, NCEAC, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.

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5. University-Industry Interaction:

• A Directory of Chemists of Pakistan with expertise relevant to industries will be published and distributed among various industries and R&D organizations.

The directory can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

NCGC Directory of Chemists With Industrial Experience 2005

NCGC Directory of Chemists With Industrial Experience 2005

Two separate comprehensive studies will be conducted on two important topics:

• Research Studies on Pharmaceutical Industry and Pricing Structure
• National Environmental Quality Standards: Current Status of Compliance by Industries and How R&D Institutions can help the Industries?

Application form for Directory of Industrial Chemist download

Seminars held:

• Seminar on “The Development of Herbal Drugs and Herbal Industry in Pakistan” was held on 23 rd – 24 th Sep’ 2005 at Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rawalpindi.

51 Chemists / Phamacists from all over Pakistan participated in this Seminar in addition 100 local participants also attended this very informative seminar. Thus 151 Chemists shared this occasion.

• Seminar on “Impact of Industrially Oriented Research in Food Chemistry” was held at H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry on 14 th May’ 2005.

18 participants from all over Pakistan participated along with 150 local participants which includes lecturers.

• Seminar on “Prospects of University Research for Development of Oil and Soap Industry” was organized by the National Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro on 17 th Mar’2005. Representatives from almost 30 Vegetable Oil & Soap industries as well as R&D Organizations within the country participated in the seminar.

30 participants from Vegetable Oils & Soap Industries and R&D Organizations from within the country participated in this seminar.

• Natioanl Seminar on “ Capacity Building in Chemistry for National Development” was held at the Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi during 27 th -28 th May’2005.

600 participants from within country and about 25 from abroad participated.

Seminars to be held:

Following four one day seminars will be held at Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore on following topics:

• R&D needs in Pulp & Paper Industry.
• R&D needs in Textile Processing.
• R&D needs in Cement Industry.
• R&D needs in Sugar Industry.

The above mentioned seminars are proposed to be held in the month of April / May 2006.

6. Lectures from Foreign Experts Visiting Pakistan

A series of Lectures is being arranged for enhancing the knowledge of Teaching Staff/ Students with the latest development in the field of Chemical Sciences by the eminent Foreign Experts visiting Pakistan. These lectures are programmed to be held at all the Universities of Pakistan. Universities inviting foreign experts related to chemistry may send their CVs for arranging the lectures at other universities of Pakistan.

Dr. Syed Aziz Ashraf, a polymer chemist from University of Wollongong, Australia has delivered a number of lectures on “Polymers and Coordinating Polymers and Nano Technology” at University of Karachi, Government College Uiversity Lahore, HEC Regional Office Lahore, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad and University of Peshawar, Peshawar from 17 th Jan’2005 – 29 th Jan’ 2005.

7 lectures were delivered in the Universities of Pakistan.

The second series of lectures by Dr. Masood Parvez from University of Calgury, Canada on X-ray crystallography have been arranged during May/June, 2005. The lectures have been delivered at Departments of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Karachi, Federal Urdu University of Science & Technology, Karachi; National Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro; Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan; Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore; Education University, Lahore; Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad and University of Baluchistan, Quetta.

12 lectures were delivered in the Universities throughout Pakistan.

The third series of lectures by Prof. Dr. Mahroof Muhammad Tahir from St. Clouds University, Minnisota, USA delivered lectures on Vanadium Complexes during June 2005 at the Departments of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy of University of Karachi; Federal Urdu University of Science & Technology, Karachi; Jinnah University for women, Karachi; National Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro; Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur; Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad and University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarbad and University of Baluchistan, Quetta.

11 lectures were delivered in the Universities throughout Pakistan.

The fourth series of lectures by Prof. Dr. Ather Ata, an eminent scientist and Associate Professors of the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada were arranged during December 20, 2005 and January 05, 2006 on “National Product Chemistry: A Role in Drug Discovery Program”. The lectures were arranged at Govt. College University, Faisalabad, and University of the Punjab, Lahore; H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi; Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad; University of Peshawar, Peshawar and Federal Urdu University, Karachi.

 

 

7 lectures were delivered in the Universities throughout Pakistan.

7. Lectures from National Professors

To meet the requirement of the colleges at different stations, a series of lectures is being conducted for the benefits of the students of degree colleges and teaching staff.
Principals of colleges shall place their demands on topics of their interest from the curriculum to the Convenor, National Core Group in Chemistry on the address given on the last page.

8. Teaching Aids/ Kits.

Teaching Aids in the form of the models, charts, books etc are being provided to the Postgraduate/ Degree Colleges of Pakistan free of cost for the better understanding of the subject.

One thousand Molecular Model Sets for Organic Chemistry have been imported from France and are being distributed to Universities / Postgraduate / Degree Colleges for better understanding of the subject.

405 Sets of Molecular Models have been distributed to 120 Universities and Postgraduate / Degree Colleges.

Appreciation letters

Updated Periodic Table has also been designed to make it simple and easy to remember by the students. This table is under printing stages.

Principals desiring to have the teaching aids should send their request to the Convenor, National Core Group in Chemistry.

9. Study visits

Visits to the industries, related to the chemical process, have been arranged for the teaching staff of the Universities / Colleges for practical know how of the unit operations/processes for the better clarity of the subject, which may aid in teaching of the subject. Request for any particular industry should be addressed to the Convenor, National Core Group in Chemistry.

Similarly study visits for the college students to the Research Institutions and Industries have also been arranged to boost up their interest in the field of Chemical Sciences.

10. Books and Journals

Books and Chemical Journals are being provided to the Universities/ Postgraduate and Degree Colleges of Pakistan to meet their deficiencies and upgrading their Seminar Libraries of Chemistry Departments.

2349 Reference and Text Books have already been distributed to more than 100 Universities / Degree colleges of Pakistan.

Appreciation letters from various Universities / Colleges

The system will continue till the Universities / Degree Colleges are re-furbished.

• Refresher Courses:

Refresher Courses are being arranged at four stations for the teaching staff of the colleges and Universities. Nominations have been received and forwarded to the Coordinators of the refresher courses.

Refresher Course in Analytical Chemistry for 15 days was concluded at Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, Jamshoro on February 4,2006.

Out of 22 nominations 19 participants from Degree Colleges and Universities participated.

Refresher Course in Inorganic Chemistry will be conducted at Allama Iqbal Open University during March 27- April 8, 2006. 16 nominations have been received and forwarded to the Coordinator.

Refresher Course in Organic Chemistry is expected to be held in April 2006 at H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi. 24 nominations have been received which were forwarded to the Coordinator of the refresher course.

Refresher Course in Physical Chemistry will be held at Center of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, Peshawar during April/May,2006. 25 participants are expected to attend this course.

• Expert help in Capacity Building in the Departments of Chemical Sciences in the Universities of Pakistan.

Experts Help in Capacity Building in the Departments of Chemical Sciences in the Universities of Pakistan under Strengthening of Chemical Science Education & R&D in Pakistan, is a program of National Core Group in Chemistry.

The terms of reference includes the following:

• To identify the areas in which the departments of chemical sciences need strengthening and support.
• Evaluate the institutional needs for enhancing capacity.
• Study the existing research / teaching capabilities / facilities by discussing with Chairperson along with other senior faculty members.
• Consideration about the availability / shortage of library reference books.
• Guide and assist concerned people to write PC-1 proposals and research grant applications for financial support from various government agencies.

Objectives:

The main objectives of this effort are to motivate the faculty members and university leaderships to:

• Identify gaps in existing human resources and infrastructure, both in research and teaching
• Assist in creating vision to fill the gaps and plan for future .
• Help departments to increase access by increasing the enrollments at various levels.
• Help institutions to set quality criteria and implement them in teaching and research.
• Provide information about the technical and financial resources available to fill the existing gaps and realize the future plans.
• Help in writing and defending PC-1 proposals for major funding for development and strengthening activities.
• Help individual scientists in writing research proposals for grants.

Two teams have been formed

• Team – A, will visit Universities of the Punjab, N.W.F.P and Islamabad. Constituted as under:
• Dr. Anwar Nasim
• Dr. Syed Mehmood Raza (Rep of HEC)
• A representative of the concerned department.
• Team – B will visit Universities of the Sindh and Balochistan.

Constituted as under:

• Prof. Dr. Nasiruddin.
• Dr. S. M .Hassan.
• Prof. Dr . Abdul Malik.
• A representative of the concerned department.

16 Universities have been visited by the experts.

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