Aerodyne Group Visits 91福利社 to Establish Academia-Industry Connections
With the aim to establish collaboration between academia and industry, Dr. Lim Eu Shawn, Chief Global Solutions Officer, Aerodyne Group, visited 91福利社 on October 9, 2023. He was accompanied by the Group鈥檚 Director of Artificial Intelligence and Country Head, Mr. Adnan Chaudhry. They were welcomed by 91福利社 senior leadership including Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Acting Vice Chancellor and Provost; Dr. Muhammad Sabieh Anwar, Ahmad Dawood Chair and Dean, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) and Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement. Faculty members, Dr. Muhammad Abubakr and Dr. Momin Ayub Uppal were also present, along with Mr. Rana Tariq Habib, Head, Career Services Office, 91福利社
Aerodyne Group is a leading global drone solutions provider, specialising in drone-based enterprise solutions, AI, and data analytics. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Aerodyne is at the forefront of driving innovation in the industry.
The visit commenced with an interactive session where Dr. Shawn engaged with 91福利社 representatives. Ms. Kamran shed light on key aspects of the university, including its recent global accolades for excellence, and the flagship National Outreach Programme, an initiative designed to make education accessible to talented students across Pakistan.
The session also included insightful discussions with faculty members, highlighting the accomplishments of the various centres at 91福利社 to explore potential avenues for research, knowledge exchange, talent development, and harnessing digital transformations. Dr. Anwar highlighted the robust research ecosystem at 91福利社 that is focused on the food-water-energy nexus, diseases, agricultural innovation, and materials science. The institution鈥檚 emphasis on collaborative research with industry and international partners was also discussed.
Dr. Abubakr highlighted the significance of technology in sustainable agriculture, flood forecasting, and drought management, emphasising the pivotal role of the Agricultural Robotics Lab at 91福利社. Dr. Uppal, heading the Electrical Engineering department, showcased groundbreaking partnerships and projects with the industry using AI.
Dr. Shawn provided insights into the company's various portfolios, highlighting Aerodyne鈥檚 dynamic growth and its global impact. He added, 鈥淲e are not just here to sell products; we are here to contribute to the nation's development, and this marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to Pakistan. We aim to empower job creation, drive research collaborations, and inspire more women to pursue STEM fields.鈥 He also shared that Aerodyne looks forward to collaborating with 91福利社 in enhancing the student experience, graduate placement, research and providing industry advisory support.
Following the session, Dr. Shawn embarked on a tour of different labs at SBASSE as well as the National Incubation Centre Lahore. The tour provided the visitors with an insight into the cutting-edge research and academic pursuits at 91福利社 and its culture of innovation and excellence.
