Seminar’s/Workshop’s

Seminar’s/Workshop’s

Objectives

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), RWU is striving to:

  1. Provide a one-stop office for supporting, advising, and monitoring the quality of research.
  2. Facilitate the research output that will enhance the knowledge-building environment at Rawalpindi Women University.
  3. Develop sustainable and long-term links with funding agencies for supporting research, innovation, and commercialization activities.
  4. Strengthening university-industry relationships for the promotion of innovative research.
  5. Promoting entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and commercialization activities that energize and support the local and national economy.
  6. Promoting and enhancing cross-cutting and multi-disciplinary research initiatives.
  7. Mobilize assets towards safeguarding applied and inter-disciplinary research projects from national and international funding agencies.
  8. Dealing with the Intellectual Property Rights (IP) matters to protect the interests of researchers and faculty members at RWU.
  9. Ensuring that research meets the highest ethical and quality standards through open and transparent processes.
  10. Communicate and devise priority areas according to the market demand in collaboration with the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) for research studies and highlight the research achievements of the RWU.
  11. Ensure that the quality of research reflects the highest international keeping in view the priority areas set by Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB).

S. No.

TITLE OF WORKSHOP

DATE

ORGANIZERS

RESOURCE PERSON

1

Building Bridges: Practical Skills for Counselors

15th Oct, 2025

ORIC & Psychology Dept.

Dr. Saira Khan, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Applied Psychology, Ripah University, Islamabad

2

Power Bi-Visualization

10th Oct, 2025

ORIC & Statistics Dept.

Prof. Dr. Tahir Mahmood, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad.

3

Two Days Hands on Training workshop on “Applied Data Analytics in Biological Sciences Using R”

7th – 8th Oct, 2025

ORIC & Botany Dept.

Dr. Musarrat Ijaz, Department of Statistics, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Rawalpindi

4

Publishing With Impact: A Roadmap to Top Journals 

2nd Oct, 2025

ORIC & Business Administration Dept.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Director ORIC, Ex-Dean, Management Sciences, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad.

5

Principles of Biosafety, Biosecurity and Risk Management in Biomedical Research

30th Sep, 2025

ORIC & Zoology Dept.

Dr. Nazir Ahmad Lone, Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Management Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi.

6

Quantitative Research: Analysis and Debate 

28th Sep, 2025

ORIC & Sociology Dept.

Dr. Muhammad Shoaib
Chairperson, Department of Sociology, University of Gujrat (UOG), Gujrat

7

3 Days Workshop Master API Security, AI Techniques & Future-Ready Tech Skills

25-26th & 29th Sep, 2025

ORIC & Computer Science Dept.

  • Adnan Bajwa, Manager Tech, National Software Technology Park (NSTP).
  • Syed Danish, AI & Software Solutions Engineer, Research Associate, National Software Technology Park (NSTP).

8

Inspire and Equip Students with Fundamentals of Understanding AI”

21st Sep, 2025

ORIC & Mathematics Dept.

Dr. Ayesha Maqbool, Associate Professor, National University of Science & Technology (NUST) University, Islamabad

9

Inside the Lived Experiences: Mastering Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)

27th Aug, 2025

ORIC & Psychology Dept.

Dr. Aliya Abdul Hayee, Assistant Professor
Szabist University, Islamabad

10

Seven Weeks Workshop on Flutter Mobile Application Development

7th July – 22nd Aug, 2025

ORIC & Information Technology (IT) Dept.

Mr. Umar Sultan, Lecturer , Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Rawalpindi

11

Two Days Workshop on Grant Writing Essentials: Turning Research into Funded Projects 

7th-8th Aug, 2025

ORIC

  • Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yousaf
    Department of Computer Engineering/ Director Swarm Robotics Lab-NCRA, University of Engineering Taxila (UET), Taxila.
  • Prof. Dr. Tanveer Hussain, Department of Biological Sciences, Virtual University (VU), Islambad.
  • Dr. Muhammad Ali Hamza, Manager Govt. /Public Relations, Friesland Campina Engro Pakistan Ltd. Islamabad.

12

Workshop on Introduction to Cognitive and Neuroscience 

4th Nov, 2024

ORIC & Psychology Dept

Dr. Muhammad Aqeel, Department of Psychology, Cognitive & Neuroscience LAB, Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST), Islamabad.

13

MASTERING EDIBLE FUNGI: A Hands-On Workshop On Cultivation & Commerce

1st Nov, 2024

ORIC & Botany Dept.

  • Dr. Ijaz Qureshi, Examiner (PBRR), Ministry of National Food and Research.
  • Dr. Saira Qadir, IPFP Felow, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Rawalpindi

14

Workshop on Understanding Mass Spectrometric Tools for Analysis and Structural Characterization 

1st Nov, 2024

ORIC & Chemistry Dept.

  • Prof. Dr. Syed Ghulam Musharraf (T.I)
    D.Sc, Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, Karachi.
    Professor, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (H.E.J. Institute of Chemistry 
  • Dr. Panjwani Center Medicine and Drug Research) University of Karachi

15

Workshop on Social Skills Assessment and Intervention for Children on Autism Spectrum 

29th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Psychology Dept

Dr. Nelofar Kiran Raufi, Assistant Professor, Quaid i Azam University (QAU), Islamabad

16

Workshop on How to Increase your Impact Factor: Understanding of Writing Research Articles and publishing in Well Reputed Research Journal

24th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Mass Comm Dept

Dr. Ghulam Safdar, Assistant Professor, Media and Communications Studies, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Rawalpindi.

17

Workshop on Precision in UV-Vis Spectroscopy: Instrumentation & Key Parameters for Researchers and Professionals 

24th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Chemistry Dept.

Dr. Muhammad Yousef, Principal Scientist, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Islamabad.

18

Workshop on Self Hypnosis for the Habit Change 

24th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Psychology Dept

Dr. Uzma Masroor, Director and CEO of Psychological Rehabilitation and Training Services and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Shifa Psychological Services Clinic.

19

IDEA Development from Idealization to Execution 

23-25 Oct, 2024

ORIC & Fine Arts Dept

Sidra Ashraf, Assistant Professor, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi.

20

Workshop on Programming wit Python 

23rd Oct, 2024

ORIC & Statistics Dept

Dr. Saba Riaz, HoD, Department of Statistics, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Rawalpindi.

21

Workshop on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

18th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Psychology Dept

Dr. Saira Khan, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Applied Psychology , Ripah University Islamabad

22

Workshop on Canvas Making 

10th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Fine Arts Dept

Prof. Dr. Tabassum Rafiq, Comsats University, Islamabad.

23

Workshop on Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Process Analysis Using Andrew F. Hayes’ Process V4 in IBM SPSS

9th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Business Administration Dept

Dr. Qlander Hayat, Assistant Professor, Head of Accreditation, Department of Management Sciences,National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad

24

Workshop on Use of Generative AI in Higher Education 

9th Oct, 2024

ORIC & CS&IT Dept

Dr. Fayyaz Rehman, Associate Professor, Deputy Manager, CRL, IDB Fellow, Computational Biologist, Master Trainer (PHEC-HED), University of Sargodha.

25

Workshop on NLP Paradigm: Intersection of Language, thought and Behavior 

8th Oct,2024

ORIC & English Dept

Manahil Hafeez, Founder of Neural Nexus by Manahil Hafeez. (Youngest NLP Trainer in Pakistan)

26

Workshop on Thesis Writing Using Latex 

8th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Mathematics Dept

Dr. Madiha Bibi, Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Rawalpindi.

27

Fuzzy Sets Motivation Generalization and Applications in Artificial Intelligence

2nd Oct, 2024

ORIC & Mathematics Dept

Dr. Tahir Mehmood, Associate Professor, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).

28

Workshop on Quantitative Research (Getting Started with SPSS)

1st Oct, 2024

ORIC & Sociology Dept

Dr. Muhammad Shoaib, Chairperson & Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Gujrat.

29

Bio Safety and Bio Security in Natural Sciences Lab 

9th Oct, 2024

ORIC & Zoology Dept

Dr. Nazir Ahmad Lone, Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Management Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi.

30

Pre Conference Workshop Titled “ E-Commerce by Enablers”

3rd Oct, 2024

ORIC & Physics Dept.

  • MR ABDUL HANNAN – Islamabad Trainer, Enablers
  • MR HAFEEZ KHAN – Islamabad Trainer, Enablers
  • MS HINA FAROOQ – Female representative and Islamabad Trainer, Enablers
  • SYED KHYZER HUMAYUN – Ambassador Islamabad and Wholesale Country Lead, Enablers
  • MR. AMMAD ISHAQ – Head of Corporate, Enablers

31

Workshop on Advanced 3D Animation

26th Sep, 2024

ORIC & Mass Comm Dept

Afzaal Ahmad, 3D Artist / Video Editor

32

Advanced Data Analysis through SPSS and Reporting 

5th Sep, 2024

ORIC & Psychology Dept

Dr. Humaira Jami, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Psychology.

33

Hands on Workshop on Data Analysis and Manipulation with Python 

19th Aug, 2024

ORIC & Business Administration Dept

Dr. Aamir Arsalan, Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Software Engineering, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi.

34

Refining the Structure of Your Research Article 

16th Aug, 2024

ORIC & Psychology Dept

  • Dr. Anam Khan
  • Ms. Umm e Emaan Syed

35

Improve Your Research Writing Skills Using APA-7

13th Aug, 2024

ORIC & Psychology Dept

Dr. Sobia Masood Masood, HoD, Psychology Department, Rawalpindi Women Univeristy Rawalpindi.

36

Statistical Data Analytics with Applications in Natural Sciences 

31st July, 2024

ORIC & Zoology Dept

Dr. Ammara Nawaz Cheema

37

Workshop on “Molecular Genomic Techniques” Organized by Zoology Department in collaboration with ORIC

30th July 2024

ORIC & Zoology Dept

Dr. Shaheen Shahzad, Head Genomic Research Lab

38

Enhancing Biological Laboratories Capabilities in Pakistan” 3-Day Training on Biorisk Management for Zoology Research Students

23-25 July 2024

ORIC & Zoology Dept

Association of Biorisk Management Pakistan

39

Hands on training workshop organized by Botany Department “Communication Catalyst: Data Visualization and Presentation.”

July 23rd, 2024

ORIC & Botany Dept

Prof. Dr. Yasir Ahmed, HoD, Department of Engineering Management (DEM), National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad.

40

3rd Mathematical Computation & Simulation Workshop: Mastering Maple and Mathematica to Solve Differential Equations organized by Mathematics Department in collaboration with ORIC

June 27, 2024

ORIC & Mathematics Dept

Dr. Naveed Ahmed, Associate Professor, Heavy Industries Taxila Education City (HITEC) University, Taxila

41

1st International Workshop Organized by the Department of Mathematics, marked the beginning of the STEM-PIE project on June 05, 2024, in collaboration with ORIC

June 05, 2024

ORIC & Mathematics Dept

  • Dr Chow Siing Sia, Senior Lecturer, Head of STEAM Hub, EUREKA Robotics Centre.
  • Dr. Shadan Khattak, HoD, EUREKA Robotics Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University.
  • Dr Farkhanda Afzal, Associate Professor, Dept H&BS, Military college of Signals.
  • Dr Alina Mirza, Associate Professor, Dept Electrical Engineering, Military college of Signals.
  • Dr Ayesha Maqbool, Associate Professor, Dept Computer & Software Engineering, Military college of Signals.
  • Mrs Uzma Ehsan, Lecturer, Applied linguistics, Dept H&BS, Military college of Signals, Pakistan.
  • Dr Pakeeza
  • Dr. Qamar Afzal

42

Qualitative Research Methodology and Data Analysis using NVIVO

27 October, 2023

ORIC & Business Administration Dept

Dr. Farooq Ahmed, Management Sciences Department, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi.

43

Motion Graphics

25 October, 2023

ORIC & Fine Arts Dept

Ms. Ishrat Jahan, Multi Media Artist, Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST), Islamabad.

44

Two Days GIS-Hands-On Using ARGCGIS & OGIS 2023

19-20 October, 2023

ORIC and Botany Dept.

  • Dr. Jabir H. Syed, Tenured Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Department of Meteorology, COMSATS University Islamabad.
  • Dr. Rabia Shabbir, Lecturer, Environmental Sciences Department, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.

45

Creative Shooting and Editing

4 October, 2023

ORIC & Media and Communication Studies

Mr. Abdul Sabur Zia, Commercial Content Creator, Post-Production Artist, The Millennium Universal College (TMUC), Islamabad

46

Corpus Linguistics: Theory Methods and Practice

31 August, 2023

ORIC & English Dept.

Dr. Akhtar Abbas, Manager Corpus Research Center, Air University, Islamabad.

47

Second Mathematical Computation and Simulation Workshop: Numerical and Symbolic Coding with MAPLE

30 August, 2023

ORIC & Mathematics Dept.

Dr. Naveed Ahmed, Assosicate Professor,Heavy Industries Taxila Education City University (HITEC), Taxila 

48

Overview of Research and its Methodologies

29 August, 2023

ORIC & Statistics Dept.

Dr. Nadia Shabnam, Assistant Professor, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi.

49

Confidence Building Strategies for Adolescents

25 August, 2023

ORIC & Psychology Dept.

Dr. Anila Fazal, Lecturer, Wiqar un Nisa College, Rawalpindi.

50

Digital Marketing and Tools of Monetizing New Media “New Trends Key Insights and Strategies that Work”

22 August, 2023

ORIC & Media and Communication Studies Dept.

Ms. Zarnab Tariq, GM, Work Generations (Pvt Ltd), Digital Marketing Strategist.

51

Application of Statistics and Data Analysis using SPSS

22 August, 2023

ORIC & Zoology Dept.

Dr. Maryam Ibrar, Project Coordinator for Pastic, Additional Director STI at PASTIC, PSF

52

Mastering FYP Design in Computing Domains: From Requirements to Designs

17 August, 2023

ORIC & Computer Sciences Dept.

  • Dr. Shariq Hussain, Associate Dean/Associate Professor, Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST), Islamabad 
  • Engr. Umar Mahmud, Assistant Professor, Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST), Islamabad.
  • Dr. Amber Sarwar Hashmi, Assistant Professor/HoD CS & IT, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Rawalpindi.

53

Hands on training on Drug Designing Tools

16-17 August, 2023

ORIC & Chemistry Dept.

  • Prof. Dr. Farzana Latif Ansari (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Prof. Dr Fouzia Malik, HoD, Department of SINES, National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad.
  • Dr. Umer Rashid, Comsats University, Abbotabad Campus.
  • Dr. Sadaf Ikram, Rawalpindi Women University (RWU), Rawalpindi.

54

Visualization of Data Mining/Machine Learning by using PHYTON in PHCHARM

21 June, 2023

ORIC & Computer Sciences Dept.

Dr. Muhammad Asif, Lecturer, Foundation University School of Science & Technology (FUSST), Islamabad

55

Hands-on Training Workshop on Object Detection and Classification using Deep Learning Models

20 June, 2023

ORIC & Computer Sciences Dept.

Dr. Muhammad Aqib (PI, Digital Agriculture, Assistant Professor, IIT PMAS, AAUR)

56

Hands on Training on Cyber Security

19 June, 2023

ORIC & Computer Sciences Dept.

Mr. Hasnat Ali, Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Ripha International University.

57

Young Women’s Empowerment and Leadership: A Capacity Building Approach

19 June, 2023

ORIC & Psychology Dept.

Dr. Najma Iqbal Malik, Department of Psychology , University of Sargodha (UOS)

58

Quantitative Research

6 June, 2023

ORIC & BBA Dept.

Prof. Dr. Sajid Bashir, HoD, Shifa Business School, Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad.

59

Spectroscopic Techniques

1- 2 June, 2023

ORIC & Chemistry Dept.

  • Dr. Jaweria Ambreen, Comsats University Islamabad.
  • Dr. Erum Jabeen Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad.

60

Two Days Preparatory Workshop of Data Analysis using Statistical Techniques

1- 2 June, 2023

ORIC & Statistics Dept

  • Dr. Saba Anwar, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad
  • Dr. Hafsa Hina, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad
  • Dr. Ambreen Bano, Riphah International University, Islamabad
  • Ms. Hajra Murtaza, Riphah International University, Islamabad

61

Two Days Preparatory Workshop on International GRE Physics

1- 2 June, 2023

ORIC & Physics Dept.

  • Dr. Ambreen Uzai
  • Dr. Usman Hassan
  • Dr. Ali Ahmad 
  • Dr. Shaheen Iqbal 
  • Dr. Bilal Tariq
  • Dr. Mohsin Siddiq

62

One Day Hands on Workshop on Genomic Techniques

31 May, 2023

ORIC, Zoology & Botany Dept.

  • Dr. Shaheen Shahzad, Head Genomics Research Lab, International Islamic University Islamabad.
  • Dr. Madiha Rasheed, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing China.

63

HR Analytics

30 May, 2023

ORIC & BBA Dept.

Dr. Osaman Sadiq Paracha, Chairperson/Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Wah, Wah.

64

Mathematical Computation and Simulation Workshop

29 May, 2023

ORIC & Math Dept.

  • Dr. Hina Sadaf, Associate Professor, National University of Science & Technology (NUST) University Islamabad.
  • Prof. Dr. Nabeela Kousar, AIR University Islamabad. 

65

Optics

25 May, 2023

ORIC & Physics Dept.

Prof. Dr. Imrana Ashraf,
Associate, Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad.

66

Hands on Training on Scientific Writing Tools and Statistical Analysis

25 May, 2023

ORIC, Botany & Zoology Dept.

  • Dr. Naureen Ehsaan Ilahi, Assistant Professor, Virtual University (VU), Rawalpindi Campus, Pakistan
  • Dr. Madeeha Chaudhry, Assistant Professor, Virtual University (VU), Rawalpindi Campus, Pakistan

67

Two-Days Hands on Training on Computational Tools

23-24 May, 2023

ORIC & Chemistry Dept.

  • Prof. Dr. Romana Qureshi, Department of Chemistry Quaid-e Azam University (QAU), Islamabad.
  • Prof. Dr. Ishrat Jabeen, School of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Services (SINES), National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad.
  • Dr. Saima Kalsoom, Assistant Professor, PMAS-AUUR, Department of Chemistry PMAS-Arid Agriculture University.
  • Dr. Azra Yaqub (Senior Scientist, Chemistry Division, the Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology (PINSTECH).

S. No.

Title of Seminar

Resource Person

Date

1

Awareness of Intellectual Property Rights for Innovators

Mr. Muhammad Ishaq, IP Expert, IP & TISC Focal Person, Additional Director Business Incubation Center (BIC), PMAS. Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi

25th April, 2024

2

Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Design

Dr. Zia Ur Rehman, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Science, PMAS. Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi

22nd April, 2024

3

How to Start Business

Mr. Naeem Ashraf, Senior Vice President Rawalpindi Chamber of Small Trade and Small Industries (RCSTSI), Member Advising Committee GCT Rawalpindi TEVTA and Chairman Nazir Group of Companies

19th April, 2024

4

Idea Pitching

Mr. Tayyab Ali Baig, Idea Consutant, Business Coach and Digital Marketer

18th April, 2024

5

A research project writing, experiences and challenges

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zaman from School of Sociology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad

31st Jan, 2024

6

Writing a Research Project for Successful Award

Mr. Muhammad Arshad Farooq

DG (P & DD)/Executive Director (ALP), PARC

Ministry of Food Security & Research

06 Jun, 2023

7

Awareness Seminar for PSF Call for Proposals

Dr. Motsim Billah

Additional Director

ORIC, RWU

02 Jun, 2023

8

Component of Competitive Research Proposals

Dr. Matiullah Khan

Principal Scientific Officer

Pakistan Agriculture Research Council, Islamabad

08 May, 2023

9

Orientation Seminar on “Call for Concept Proposals in the field of Nanotechnology, Material and Artificial Intelligence under the Competitive Research Programme” of PSF

Dr. Motsim Billah

Additional Director ORIC

Dr. Nasir Mehmood

Assistant Director ORIC

03 Apr, 2023

10

Essentials of Writing Research Project & Publications

Prof. Dr. Jahangir Mirza

Hydro-Quebec Research Institute (IREQ), Canada

04 Jan, 2023

11

Introduction to Research Journals Lunching & Indexing

Dr. Amjad Shahzad Gondal

Assistant Professor, Bahaduddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan

Dr. Ghulam Safdar

Assistant professor

Rawalpindi Women University (RWU)

29 Dec, 2022

12

Forensic DNA Technology; Opportunities & Challenges

Dr. Ahmed Farooq

Assistant Professor

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, PIMS, Islamabad

27 Dec, 2022