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PU CCT organizes conference on energy, environment
PU CCT organizes conference on energy, environment


LAHORE: (Friday, December 13, 2019): Punjab University Centre for Coal Technology in collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers (PICHE) has organized national conference on environment and energy here on Friday. University of Jhang Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Munir, Dean Faculty of Engineering & Technology Prof Dr Taqi Zahid Butt, CCT Director Dr Mahmood Saleem, scientists, researchers and students from various universities participated in the conference. In his address, Prof Dr Shahid Munir presented various solutions to resolve energy issues being faced by the country. He also highlighted the reasons behind creation of Pakistan’s first Centre for Coal Technology at any university. Conference Chair Prof Dr Mahmood Saleem said that CCT was providing excellent opportunity for the students to do research on energy and environment. He said that the centre would play its role for the development of country and give technological and academic solutions to various problems in environment and energy sectors. He said as many as 40 research papers have been presented in the conference. Later, the CCT director presented souvenirs to the distinguished guests.