Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed emphasized the imperative for the nation’s youth to equip themselves with the knowledge required to keep pace with technological advancements.
Higher Education Commission Chairman Prof Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed highlighted the transformative potential of advanced technologies, particularly digital twinning and functional reverse engineering, at the one-day International Workshop on Functional Reverse Engineering of Machine Tools (WRE 2023) at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology. These technologies are crucial in the rapidly evolving innovation landscape.
The WRE 2023 event, held on December 17, 2023, brought together a diverse assembly of participants, including academic and industry experts, global scientists, and students from across the country. Converging at the GIK Institute, attendees explored the intricacies of functional reverse engineering and digital twinning, unveiling profound opportunities for the indigenous development of machine tools in Pakistan.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, serving as the chief guest, hailed the workshop as a golden opportunity for global academic and industrial communities to collaborate, exchange insights, and collectively chart innovative pathways for quality enhancement and fault identification in various products.
Expressing the significance of the workshop in serving the best interests of society and future generations, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed stressed the paramount importance of functional reverse engineering and digital twins in the technological landscape.
Recognizing the accelerating pace of technological evolution, he underscored the considerable momentum these technologies have gained, presenting transformative opportunities for Pakistan’s technological advancement.
The HEC chairman commended the efforts of the GIK Institute for organizing the international workshop, acknowledging its instrumental role in advancing the cause of indigenous machine tools development in the country.
In his address, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed emphasized the imperative for the nation’s youth to equip themselves with the knowledge required to keep pace with technological advancements, thereby contributing to the prosperity of Pakistan.
Highlighting the expansion of technology at an unprecedented rate, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed concluded his address by reiterating the significance of embracing these advancements to empower the nation. He underscored the pivotal role of educational institutions and collaborative platforms in shaping a technologically resilient future for the country.
The workshop stands as a testament to the commitment towards fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in the pursuit of a technologically advanced and self-reliant Pakistan.