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Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig S.I stressed on producing low-cost products to add value in national economic growth. He was addressing the ‘’Research Productivity Awarding Ceremony" hosted by the Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), University of Sargodha (UoS) In recognition of research publications of the year 2022 on Wednesday.

The ceremony aimed to enhance the University's research and innovation impact and honor the remarkable achievements of UoS faculty members in productive research and highlight their dedication to such research publication serves as a testament to their ongoing contributions to the university.

In this regard, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas and Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig S.I distributed honorary certificates and cash prizes awarded to around 196 faculty members on Research Productivity publications of high impact factors.

Expressing his views, Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig S.I emphasized the importance of encouraging researchers to think innovatively and explore new interdisciplinary and fundamental research opportunities in fields such as agriculture, information technology, artificial intelligence, and science and expressed his admiration for UoS in interdisciplinary research collaborations and pledge his full support for the future endeavors.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas,highlighted that research and innovations play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and fostering social development. He mentioned that Sargodha University currently has 600 out of 1300 impact factor research.

He emphasized the significance of interdisciplinary research and collaborations between academia and industries, emphasizing their potential for creating a significant impact on both national and international levels.

Furthermore, he announced that the University of Sargodha would allocate funding for five interdisciplinary research projects, and Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood also expressed his willingness to provide additional funding support for these projects through the Pakistan science foundation.

In the end, Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas presented an honorary shield to Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig S.I.