TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Directorate of Technology Development
OBJECTIVES
- To implement the Conjunct Operations Research Model incorporating Technology Development and System Engineering practices aligned with global technological trends.
- To establish an active R&D mechanism with Industry and Government organizations under the Triple Helix Model contributing to the national economy.
- To focus on technology development needs of the maritime sector by building a technology pivotal hub at Bahria University.
- To develop relevant design and development infrastructure including Centers of Excellence and Research Centers in System Engineering and emerging technologies.
- To establish Technology Innovation Support Center (TISC) facilities enabling faculty and researchers to file Intellectual Property (IP) locally and internationally.
SCOPE
The Technology Development Directorate (DTD) at Bahria University serves as a strategic hub for driving innovation, fostering applied research, enabling commercialization of emerging technologies, and facilitating the filing of Intellectual Property (IP) at both local and international levels.
VISION
To bridge the gap between academia and industry by aligning the university’s technological capabilities with national and global development goals, including support for Intellectual Property (IP) filing at local and international levels.
FUNCTIONS
- To act as an academia-based Technological Support Hub for Pakistan Navy and associated research organizations.
- To undertake collaborative research projects using the Conjunct Operations Research Model, integrating Technology Development (TD) and System Engineering (SysE).
- To market TD & SysE capabilities within industrial and public sectors through “Bahria Innovative Sciences & Technologies (BIST)”.
- To utilize research expertise of BU faculty, UG/PG students for R&D project execution.
- To manage filing of Intellectual Property (IP) locally and internationally for faculty and researchers.
- To collaborate with industry and national agencies for maritime projects, promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, incubation, and product development.
- To empower students, faculty, and researchers with resources, mentorship, infrastructure, and training.
Director’s Message
Proud of its extraordinary roster of former researchers and its past successes in the research arena, Bahria University (BU) is unequivocally very much focused on the future: advancing knowledge and exploring new fields of practice in Natural and Applied Sciences, Medicine, Computer & Software Engineering, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, etc.
BU has a long tradition of engaging with their colleagues and students to work across disciplines for intensive research activities. It is known nationwide for its truly remarkable research programs that reflect the expertise, creativity and initiative of the faculty who set the research agenda.
It is believed that research and innovation are the crucial precursors of a country’s development as they define its pace towards modernism in terms of technological growth. BU, keeping this overarching thought at its backdrop, has remained resilient in playing its fundamental role in improving the technological sphere of Pakistan through its high research activities and innovative approach.
To lead in education today, it requires a passionate and resilient commitment and a deep research-based expertise. A promising and ‘high research university’ can become a significant factor in belonging to the ranks of the great if we work together in a friendly and positive atmosphere, and continue contributing to the mutual prosperity of our country.
This online information on research centers at Bahria University familiarizes incumbent faculty, students, and potential researchers with BU’s zeal in supporting research activities. It also acquaints researchers with relevant departments, areas of research and the research groups operating at BU.
I welcome your interest in the programs and this expanding community of leaders. I also invite you to visit Bahria University in person and explore our Research Centers for the latest updates on research initiatives undertaken by Bahria University.
Director Technology Development
Cdre (R) Dr. Zahid Hasan Bawar SI(M).
Technology Innovation Support Center (TISC)
Bahria University has established Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in 2019. The TISC facilitates its faculty and researchers to file Intellectual Property (IP) at local and international level.
TISC provides the following services:
- Assist researchers to search for IP databases.
- Assist the preparation of patent applications.
- Assist in filing patents.
- Create IP awareness by conducting training sessions for students & faculty.
- Correspondence with IPO Pakistan and International IPOs.
- Promote creativity among university academics and local inventors.
Contribution by HEC, IPO Pakistan and WIPO
- Support for access to patent database systems and science and technology.
- Build the technical skills of future TISC staff through on-site training and distance learning courses.
- Information and training materials.
- Platforms and activities for sharing best practices.
Recognition of TISC-BU by WIPO
WIPO has recognized 27 TISCs in Pakistan. Details are available on WIPO’s official website: Read more.
Cdre (R) Dr. Zahid Hasan Bawar SI(M)
Director, Technology Development
dtd@bahria.edu.pk
Ext 2041
