News and Event Archive
USPCAS-E: The Power of Collaboration Realized
As we close out the USAID-funded portion of the project, we reflect on the project’s many successes.
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This start-up founder wants to help her fellow Pakistanis realize their full potential
Samia Subhan Qureshi is committed to finding efficient energy solutions for her country so that everyone can realize their full potential.
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Growing up off-grid inspired this engineer to improve access to energy and energy-related employment
Zeeshan Saeed’s first-hand experience with severe energy shortages and an overall lack of energy availability shaped his future.
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Building a Network of Energy Engineers for Pakistan’s Future
Sara Sultan is on a mission to improve energy efficiency and to create opportunity and connection for students in Pakistan.
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Curiosity fuels this engineer’s drive to realize a renewable energy future for Pakistan
It was a long road to a Ph.D. program, but M. Ahsan says curiosity drove him to pursue engineering.
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This engineer put renewable energy knowledge to work
Amir Nangyal built his solar energy system after his first semester of study.
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USPCAS-E equips Pakistani communities with the latest technologies in fruit drying using renewable energy
Dr. Suhail Zaki’s brought solar technology to the fruit drying process in his applied research project.
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Single-minded focus drives this engineer toward a renewable future
Noman Khan has a single-minded focus when it comes to clean energy: “It’s simple: We need clean energy.”
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Research Q&A: Improving Pakistan’s Power Distribution Network
Assistant Professor Arsalan Habib Khawaja’s applied research focused on fault detection systems for power distribution networks.
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Following her heart to a sustainable energy future
“This energy crisis can only be reduced by relying on clean energy technologies.”
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Technology Centers set to leverage Pakistan’s enormous solar potential
USPCAS-E Technology Centers set to leverage Pakistan’s enormous solar potential through photovoltaic testing and certification services
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National Energy Research Agenda
A consultative session was organized by ASU to discuss the direction of future energy research in Pakistan; researchers from nine centers attended the event.
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Engaging stakeholders: 6th Stakeholders meeting and think tank dialogue
The 6th Stakeholders Meeting and 3rd Think Tank Dialogue was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on September 24, 2019.
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Building energy efficiency brick by brick
Industry and academia join forces to improve energy efficiency in Pakistan’s brick kiln sector.
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Industrial visit to Pakistan’s Tarbela Power Plant
Electrical Systems Engineering master’s students from USPCAS-E at UET Peshawar visited the Tarbela Power Plant as part of the industrial visits program.
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Finding her place in the sun—and harnessing it for energy
For USPCAS-E scholar Muneeza Ahmad, a scholarship provided a life-changing opportunity
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Transformational exchange experience sets scholar on a path to lead
Asfandyar’s transformational exchange experience with USPCAS-E has put him on a path to be a leader.
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Promoting experiential learning at the centers
Pedagogy training participants shared their findings and classroom practices at a wrap-up session on June 27, 2019.
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USPCAS-E scholars visit Kohat Textile Mill
On June 18, 2019, USPCAS-E scholars from the University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar visited the Kohat Textile Mill.
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Vision and Technology: UNIDO Taps USPCAS-E to Expand Energy Options
Vision and Technology: UNIDO Taps USPCAS-E to Expand Energy Options South Asia is cited as the major producer of biomass resources. This includes agricultural and livestock waste, wood residue from forests, and industrial wastewater from the agriculture industry....
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UET Peshawar National Conference
UET Peshawar National Conference explores investment scope in energy sector
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Working to ensure a bright future for Pakistan
Growing up, Shazmina Jamil had to change minds. She worked to change minds bit by bit in her community and family, changing the concept of who can be an engineer.
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Turning loss to gain
A USPCAS-E applied research project has resulted in energy-saving equipment that’s likely to deliver considerable savings to Pakistan-based companies.
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First international conference puts USPCAS-E centers on the energy map
The first-ever International Conference on Sustainable Energy in Pakistan (ICSEP) was organized and hosted by the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E) March 12-13, 2019
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Bringing knowledge home
USPCAS-E alumni are headed to doctorate-level study to further the expertise they will eventually apply to solving Pakistan’s energy crisis
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Scholar excursion opens minds and hearts
Cultural excursions provide USPCAS-E scholars with an opportunity to learn more about the U.S.
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Arizona State University organized a hydropower virtual seminar on April 23, 2019, for USPCAS-E scholars at UET Peshawar and NUST. Facilitated by Professor Kendra Sharp (Oregon State University), the seminar covered the assessment needs for small hydropower systems...
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Career fair brings opportunities to students
UET Peshawar Career Fair Attracts Hundreds of Graduates
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Building the next generation of leaders: Ensuring a bright future for the USPCAS-E centers
To support the sustainability of the centers, USPCAS-E hosted a multi-day leadership training in Islamabad for academic leaders at NUST and UET Peshawar.
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Promoting Active Learning in the Classroom
The USAID-funded USPCAS-E program organized a professional development workshop for UET Peshawar and NUST faculty to promote active learning methods.
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