UET Alumni Organization in US Holds a Seminar on Pakistan’s Energy Needs
The UET Alumni Association organized a technical seminar and panel discussion titled “Pakistan’s Energy Needs” in Potomac, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, DC. The seminar was held on October 11, 2008 and it was attended by about fifty participants associated with the energy field.
The focus of the seminar was to build on collective experiences of the panelists, each a recognized authority in their areas, to put forward constructive ideas that can help Pakistan meet its energy needs in a timely manner utilizing established and alternate sources. A total of five panelists participated in the seminar. The panelists and the titles of their presentations are as follows:
- Mr. Ziad Alahdad, The World Bank. Presentation title “Institutional Structure for Integrated Energy Planning: The Case for Pakistan“.
- Mr. Iftikhar Khalil, The World Bank, and UET alumnus. Presentation title “Power Shortages – Recent Global Developments & Lessons Learned for Pakistan“.
- Mr. Furqan Siddiqi, Synergics Energy Services. Presentation title “Alternate or Renewable Energy Options for Pakistan“.
- Mr. Bashir Syed, Alternate Energy Technologies. Presentation title “Energy Crisis in Pakistan and Viable Solutions“
- Professor Sameul Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia presented information about emerging technologies for alternative energy production in developing countries.
Organizers of the seminar included UETAA officers Mr. Saeed Rana, President; Mr. Irfan Malik, Vice President; Mr. Abdul Hai Shaikh, Secretary; and Mr. Amir Khwaja, Treasurer. The panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Salman Sheikh, also a UET alumnus.
More information is available at UET Alumni organziation website.
