NEWPORTS ORIC DETAILS
ORIC Introduction
Rector Message:
It is with great pride that I extend my support to the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), which serves as the driving force behind our university’s commitment to excellence in research, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration.
I encourage our faculty, researchers, and students to explore funding opportunities, and contribute to innovative projects that can shape the future. Together, we can strengthen our research capabilities, drive technological advancements, and enhance our university’s global impact.
Let us continue our journey toward excellence in research and innovation.
Dr. Tayyeba Zainab alias Huma Bukhari
Rector, New ports Institute of Communication and Economics
Director Message:
Welcome to the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at new ports Institute of Communication and Economics (NICE), Karachi. Our goal is to bridge the gap between academic research and industry needs, ensuring that innovative ideas transform into real-world applications.
At ORIC, we are committed to fostering a dynamic ecosystem where research, innovation, and commercialization come together to create impactful solutions for society. We believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge exchange, both within the academic community and with external partners.
Dr. Zain ul Abedin Janjua, Director ORIC, NICE
Vision
ORIC NICE will adopt a dynamic research ecosystem that drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal impact by promoting cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and commercialization of knowledge for sustainable economic and social development.
Mission
ORIC NICE is dedicated to a culture of research excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship by facilitating transformative knowledge, innovative research, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, securing funding opportunities, and encouraging entrepreneurial initiatives for sustainable economic and social development.
Objectives
- Encourage and support high-quality, interdisciplinary research that contributes to knowledge creation and societal impact.
- Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration
- Facilitate and enhance Commercialization of Research
- Secure Research Funding and Grants
- Encourage Entrepreneurship and Startups
- Ensure Ethical and Sustainable Research Practices
- Capacity Building and Training
- Monitor and Evaluate Research Impact – Assess and measure the effectiveness of research initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional and national development goals.
ORIC Team
ORIC Director
oric@newports.edu.pk
Manager Research Support
Mr. Muhammad Waseem Kalhoro
Manager Innovation and Commercialization
Mr. Mohammad Bilal Patel
ORIC Steering Committee (ORIC-SC)
Chairperson
Dr. Tayyeba Zainab alias Huma Bukhari
Member
Dr. Farhan Bashir
Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science
Member
Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science
Member
Dean Department of Business Administration
External Member
Mr. Haleem Zaman Magsi
 CEO/ Chief Scientist, Seela Zemle Private LTD, Bahria Town, Karachi.
External Member
 Assistant Professor, University of Rawalpindi.
External Member
Dr. Mobashar Rehman, Senior lecturer Department of strategy, and Operations, Faculty of Business and Law, Middlesex University, London, Uk.
External Member
Educationist, Former Vice Chancellor
New ports Institute’s Ethical Institutional Review Board (NICE E-IRB)
Member
Mr. M. Islam
Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC).
Member
Ms. Khalida Khan
Member
Mr. Muhammad Waseem Kalhoro
Member
Mr. Adnan Khan
Member
Mr. Mohammad Bilal Patel
Organogram of ORIC
CONTACT DETAILS
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+92 336 5671999,
(021)-34547417