The Dhanani School of Science and Engineering (DSSE) Undergraduate Research Symposium (DURS 2024) is a research forum for aspiring undergraduate researchers to showcase their innovative research projects and findings to the broader scientific community. Already in its 2nd year, this scientific symposium follows the theme of Promoting Technical Advancement, Diversity, and Sustainability in STEM through Undergraduate Research. Building upon the success of DURS 2023, DURS 2024 will have the following four streams: Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact, Human-Centered Design, Sustainable Technologies for Climate and Health, and Robotics and Emerging Technologies.
Registration
Welcome note by Dr Aamir Hasan
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Keynote Speech
Dr. Kulsoom Ghias
Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences, AKUH
Panel Discussion
Tea and Refreshments
Paper Presentations
Lunch and Prayer Break
Posters Exhibition
Awards Distribution
Closing
Dr Kulsoom Ghias serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, holding The Feerasta Family Endowed Chair at AKU Medical College, Pakistan. She holds a PhD from Northwestern University and is affiliated with esteemed professional associations, receiving accolades such as the Outstanding Teacher Award. With 16+ years at Aga Khan University, Dr Ghias is celebrated for her impactful contributions to medical education, recognized with the Award of Excellence in Teaching & Teaching Leadership. A Senior Fellow of Higher Education UK, her leadership extends to roles such as Chair of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee in the past. Dr Ghias' research interests span Cancer Biology, Ethics, and Medical Education.
Associate Professor & Chair,
Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences,
Aga Khan University
Applications of AI for societal challenges
AI for transforming healthcare, education, and banking
Design Thinking for Enhanced User Experiences
Inclusive Design for Diverse Communities
Renewable energy and efficient systems for sustainability
Technological advancements for health and climate resilience
Latest developments in robotics technology
Applications of autonomous systems and wearable devices
Abstract submission deadline
Notification of acceptance/rejection
Registration deadline
Symposium
Assistant Dean and Program Director, Associate Professor, Computer Science, Dhanani School of Science & Engineering (Symposium Chair)
Assistant Program Director and Assistant Professor, Computer Science (Co-Chair)
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Assistant Director, Faculty Development and Research, Habib University (Member)
Dean’s Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research and Program Development Specialist, Office of Research & Graduate School Curation Program
Senior Program Coordinator, Computer Science
Senior Program Coordinator, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Program Coordinator, Integrated Science and Mathematics