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By Prof. Dr. Abdolreza (Arash) Simchi
Affiliation: Professor, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Email address: arashsimchi@gmail.com
11^th June, 2025 (03:00 PM, Pakistan Standard Time)

Abstract: 

With rapid technological advancement and successive industrial revolutions, environmental challenges have intensified, sparking widespread concern in recent years. In response, sustainable materials have emerged as a focal point in the effort to develop greener technologies and now stand as a foundational pillar of the Industrial 5.0 revolution. In this webinar, I will highlight recent progress in the development of advanced materials for sustainable energy production and environmental protection. The talk will focus on innovative material solutions for hydrogen generation, as well as engineered materials enabling carbon and nitrogen conversion into high-value products for environmental remediation. Additionally, I will discuss progress in renewable energy harvesting and energy storage technologies. The session will conclude with a forward-looking perspective on future trends in materials science that aim to drive the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient world.

Target Audience:

This webinar is open to academicians, scientists, and general public from all the member OIC states and beyond.

Profile of the Speaker:

Dr. Simchi is a nationally recognized Exemplary Professor and Distinguished Researcher in engineering sciences. He is an elected Fellow of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS-UNESCO) and a recipient of the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Award. Dr. Simchi earned his Ph.D. with highest honors from Sharif University of Technology in collaboration with Vienna University of Technology in 2001. He has held visiting professorships at leading institutions worldwide and has received numerous accolades for his academic contributions. His prolific research record includes numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and patents. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced sustainable materials for biomedical applications, renewable energy production and storage, and environmental engineering. Beyond his research, Dr. Simchi has significantly contributed to curriculum development in materials science and nanotechnology at both national and international levels. He has held long-term leadership roles as an executive director and expert consultant in the internationalization of higher education. He is also deeply committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in academia, aligning his efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Poster of webinar:  Attached

Register at: Click Here

Procedure to join:

Zoom link for participation will be shared selected participants.

Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
Email: Khazima@comstech.org ; comstech@comstech.org

Organized by:

Science, Technology and Innovation Center (STIC), COMSTECH

Workshop Details:

This interactive workshop aims to introduce participants to globally recognized leadership frameworks and their practical application in the healthcare sector. These frameworks will cover essential principles from “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People™”,” LEADS Global™”,” CanMEDS Framework™”, “GRID Model ™”, “9C’s of Leadership™” and “The Care & Growth Model™” to equip professionals with the mindset and skills required to lead change, improve systems, and build a just and high-performing culture

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, the participants will:

• Understand foundational principles of effective leadership in healthcare
•  Explore globally recognized leadership models: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People™”,” LEADS Global™”, ”CanMEDS Framework™”, “GRID Model ™”, “9C’s of Leadership™” and “The Care & Growth Model™”
•  Reflect on personal leadership styles and areas for development
• Identify strategies to lead teams, manage change, and promote a just culture.

Target Audience:

• Healthcare Leaders and Organizational Heads
• Senior Healthcare Professionals and Faculty Members
• Government Officials

Workshop Outcomes:

• Achieve personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Gain control over your life
• Get focused and organized
• Enhance your relationships
• Improve your communication
• Achieve work/life balance

• Poster of Certified Course:  Attached

• Date: 17^th July-2025

• Timing: 12:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)

• Procedure to join: In-Person- Online

• Registration link: Click Here
  Biography of the resource person:

• Address: COMSTECH Secretariat, 33-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad 
  Phone No. : 92 51 9220681-3
  Email:  ; comstech@comstech.org

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Date and Time: 7^th April 2025, 10:30 am to 01:00 pm Pakistan Time
Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat, G-5/2, Islamabad.

Flyer: Click Here

Introduction:

Drug discovery and development have entered a new era driven by cutting-edge technologies, innovative methodologies, and a deeper understanding of disease biology. The modern drug development pipeline integrates artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, high-throughput screening, and structure-based drug design to accelerate the identification and optimization of potential therapeutics.

With the increasing complexity of diseases and drug resistance, researchers are leveraging computational modeling, genomics, and personalized medicine to develop targeted and more effective treatments. AI-driven approaches allow for the rapid analysis of vast datasets, improving hit identification, lead optimization, and predictive modeling for drug efficacy and safety. Additionally, advances in biopharmaceuticals, gene therapies, and nanotechnology are transforming the way drugs are designed and delivered.

In this workshop, leading experts will discuss the latest breakthroughs in drug discovery and development, highlighting how modern technologies are shaping the future of medicine and therapeutic innovation.

Brief profile of the speakers:

1. Prof. Ehmke Pohl: https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/ehmke-pohl/
2. Prof. Paul Denny:  https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/p-w-denny/
                                                                                   

Program of the event: Click Here

Participation:

Registration Link: Click Here

Registration outcome will be shared through email, therefore, please give your valid email address.

Participants will receive certificates.

Contact persons,

Ms Khazima Muazim; Program Manager

khazima@comstech.org

Jointly organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH),  Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) in collaboration with

 the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation (UzATR) and Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), Kazakhstan

Venue: Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Date: 12 – 16 May, 2025

Physical Participation: Closed
Virtual Participation: Open

Flyer: Click Here

Introduction

In view of the diversity of several products, including processed food and other items of daily use in the present day, authentication and confirmation of their Halal nature is a growing challenge globally. Beside the environmental contaminants, both biological and chemical, addition of non-halal ingredients, which is prohibited for Muslims, are a matter of concern.  In recent years, awareness about Halal food and products has increased due to the cross contamination of several industrial products in our daily life. However, with increasing globalization, many Islamic countries import these products (or ingredients) from places, which do not observe the Islamic religious laws. It is therefore, imperative for the Muslim countries to establish Halal testing laboratories, which will ensure the ‘Halal’ status of the consumer products.

COMSTECH, SMIIC and other OIC institutions/organizations have been mandated by the Abu Dhabi Declaration (Second OIC Summit on Science & Technology, June 2021) to develop the capacity of Least Developed Countries of the OIC relevant to Halal (Clause # 32). Earlier 3 trainings in different OIC regions i.e Africa (Uganda), Asia (Bangladesh) and North Africa (Morocco) has been successfully completed. The Forth version of the training is placed in Uzbekistan during 12-16 May covering the Central Asian OIC member countries.

Course Objectives

The objective of this training courses is to encourage the harmonization of Halal Standards used in the OIC Countries and internationally by aiding in the adoption and use of the OIC/SMIIC Halal Standards. The training course is designed to train the participants from Central Asian-OIC Member States regarding the procedures for adoption, implementation and use of the OIC/SMIIC Halal Food Standards, mainly:

1. OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 – General Requirements for Halal Food
2. Auditing of Testing Labs in line with OIC/SMIIC 35:2020– Conformity Assessment– General Requirements for the Competence of Laboratories Performing Halal Testing.
3. The Testing Procedures standards such as Test Method for detection of porcine in Food Products (meat, processed food and gelatin) which are being chosen at SMIIC TC1 Technical Committee for Halal food issues.
4. OIC/SMIIC 4 Halal Cosmetics – General Requirements
5. OIC/SMIIC 50-1: 2022 Halal Pharmaceuticals – Part 1 – General Requirements

The aim is to transfer knowledge and skills, and to develop the human capital, while bridging the knowledge gap and enlightening the compliance requirements set forth by the regulatory bodies in the OIC Countries.

Practical session: A practical session will be conducted for a limited number of selected participants to transfer hands-on knowledge in halal laboratory testing methods. 

Who Should Attend?

The training course is designed to address the interest of scientists, research scholars, government officials, statutory policymakers, enforcement officers, and food safety auditors in OIC/SMIIC Halal Products Standards and Testing.

Travel & Local Hospitality:

The organizers will cover the flight tickets and accommodation expenses (7 nights) from Category-1 countries as listed below to attend the training. Please also note that there is a limit of maximum 10 (ten) participants whose expenses will be borne by SMIIC, COMSTECH and IOFS. (Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Albania, Uganda, Pakistan, Türkiye)

 The training is also open to Category II countries as listed below. Limited funds are available to cover accommodation expenses of shortlisted participants from Category II countries. Participants are expected to cover the flight tickets from parent organizations. (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Russian Federation). SMIIC and COMSTECH will arrange local hospitality for selected participants.

The organizers will arrange local hospitality for selected participants. Travel support will be provided to the speaker/resource persons only.

Selection Criteria:

• Chemists, Researchers and Test Specialists high level, no beginners
• At least 3 years of practical experience in Real-Time PCR
• Able to converse and write in the English language
• Hold a permanent position at their institute
• Daily work with the measuring equipment
• Good knowledge in GLP.
• Age between 27 – 45 years old
• Had not previously participated in any course under SMIIC and COMSTECH
• Number of participants is limited and selection is based on the relevancy of the
• Applicant’s job scope to the objective of the programme.

Registration Process:

1. For physical participation register at the following link:
2. For virtual participation register at the following link:  Click Here
3. Read instructions in the application form carefully and submit a properly filled form along with your CV.
4.  Selected candidates will be notified through email; hence, applicants are required to check their emails regularly.

Workshop Coordinators:

Muhammad Haris Akram
Program Manager
COMSTECH, Islamabad.
Email: haris@comstech.org
Phone: +92 51 9220681

Mr. Çağrı Cankurtaran
Specialist
SMIIC, Türkiye.
Email: cagri.cankurtaran@smiic.org
Phone: +90 532 561 63 93