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Contents 3 Message - Dean, Faculty of Engineering 4 Farewell Party to Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Memon 5 Profile — Prof. Dr. Abdul Sattar Jamali 6 Welcome 2011 Batch—Party 7 Interview—Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Memon 8 Student Profile—Ali Akbar Mahar 10 Congratulations 10 ASME QUEST Chapter 11 One Day Seminar—FEM & CFD 12 MechExpo 2011 & Spring Book Fair 13 New Faculty Members 15 Message — Vice Chancellor
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It gives me immense pleasure to write this message for yet another edition of digital magazine Semester which is an effort. To publish a magazine consistently within scarce resources is certainly a big achievement itself. I hope that our students shall take full advantage of this commendable effort of the team responsible for publishing this issue by reading, contributing in matters of creative writing and moral support for it is one of the noblest causes. I want you all to have faith in your abilities because your abilities are of high level. Trust your caliber because not everyone has a caliber as great as yours. Continue doing the good work and you shall come out as winner. With kindest regards.
Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro
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It is a moment of immense joy for me as Dean, Faculty of Engineering, that Mechanical Engineering Department is launching its first Digital Magazine “Semester—Spring 2011” for the benefits of the faculty members and students of this University. I am glad that with the untiring efforts of the Management and Commitment of the faculty members, we have lived upto our Mission “To provide quality and State-of-art Education to the Students”. I may assure that our aims are still higher to make our University a Model University of Pakistan. With my sincere thanks to Almightly Allah, I would like to congratulate the Chairman & his team of Mechanical Engineering Department for this good and creative effort. My message is clear and louder “Always respect your elders, teachers & parents and take good care of your youngers.” With regards & best wishes. Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza Samo
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PROF. DR. ABDUL HAMEED MEMON RETIRED AFTER SERVING FOR MORE THAN 37 YEARS AT QUEST, NAWABSHAH ON MARCH 07, 2011. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, QUEST Nawabshah hosted a Farewell Party and Lunch in honour of retiring Professor Dr. Abdul Hameed Memon at the Auditorium Sector B. Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro; the Vice Chancellor, QUEST, Nawabshah, Prof. Dr. Abdul Sattar Jamali; Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Ghullam Rasool Khaskheli; Registrar; Mr. Fazal Ali Shaikh; Director Finance, Prof. Ghulam Hussain Wagan; Dean Faculty of Technology, Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza Samoon, senior faculty members and teachers of Department of Mechanical Engineering paid tribute to the services of Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Memon to QUEST Nawabshah;
Dr. A. H. Memon for completing his tenure successfully and satisThe Vice Chancellor QUEST factorily. Nawabshah presented Ajrak and Quran Shareef, where as the Chairman, Department of Mechanical Engineering presented Ajrak to Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Memon on the behalf of the Staff of the Department. Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Memon Prof. Dr. Abdul Sattar Jamali said said that it is very difficult to leave that the services rendered by Dr. the institute where I served for A. H. Memon can never be forgot- almost 37 years, but because this ten and will be taken as an exam- is a cycle; which is always to be ple and hopefully his steps and continued. He paid thanks to the motives will be followed by other Department and the University faculty members of the Depart- for recognizing his services. ment and the University. Finally lunch was served to the Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro extended guests at the Common Room at heartily congratulations to Prof. Sector B. extended over 37 years.
37 Years of Experience!
A Group Photo of the Faculty Members, Teachers and Staff of QUEST Nawabshah with Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Memon
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PROFILE—P
ROF. DR. ABDUL SATTAR JAMALI
Dr. Abdul Sattar Jamali was born in small village Dhingano Jamali, District Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. He received his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Mechanical Engineering from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) Jamshoro, Pakistan in December 1995. He was appointed as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Department, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, Pakistan in 1996. He has received his Master of Engineering (M.E) in Industrial Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology (A.I.T), Bangkok, Thailand in December 2001 sponsored by Royal Thai Government (RTG). During his Master studies, he did internship in Johnson’s Electric Motor Manufacturing Company, Thailand and Completed his Master Thesis titled “Process Improvements using SPC in Micro Manufacturing Company in Thailand”. He was again appointed as Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department, QUEST, Nawabshah ments, Six-Sigma Quality Control, Risk Manin 2003. agement, Project Management and Other fields of Management. He has written 20 ReDr. Jamali received Ph.D. degree in Manage- search Papers published in Indexed National ment Science and Engineering from Beijing In- and International Journals and Conferences stitute of Technology (B.I.T), Beijing, China in (IEEE). Dr. Jamali is the member of IEEEP, PEC, July 2007 sponsored by Higher Education AIT Alumani and BIT Alumani. Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan. The title of his dissertation was “Effectiveness Comparisons of the Performances of Statistical Process Control Charts Techniques”. During his Ph. D studies Dr. Jamali was honored with Best Students Awards and also his Dissertation was nominated as the Best Dissertation in Beijing Institute of Technology. Dr. Jamali’s area of research in Quality Control especially applications of Statistical Methods in Quality Control, Statistical Design of Experi-
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Welcome 2011 Batch Party Imran Ali Korai 10 ME 27
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has always been trend at QUEST Nawabshah to welcome the newcomers at the University. Keeping this in mind the 10 Batch of the Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a Welcome Party in the honour of 11 Batch. For this purpose the students of the 10 batch got support and guidance from Prof. Dr. Abdul Sattar Jamali. The welcome party was held in the Auditorium of Sector B at QUEST Nawabshah Campus. Engr. Qadir Bakhsh Jamali was the Chief Guest of this gathering. The programme was started with Talawat –e- Kalam Pak; recited by Mr. Asif Ali. 2011 batch were very thankful to 2010 batch for inThen the students of 2010 Batch presented their ex- troducing the Department and QUEST Nawabshah perience at the Department and QUEST Nawabshah Campus. Campus. Newcomers of 2011 Batch listened care-
Finally, the refreshment was served to the guests and students. fully the experience shared by their seniors. Next was the Quiz Competition hosted by Mr. Ali Akbar, surprise gifts were presented to the students who gave correct answers. Quiz Competition was highly cheered by the audience. In the end, Engr. Qadir Bakhsh Jamali, the Chief Guest of the event distributed the prizes among the good presenter and the organizers. The students of
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>>> PANEL INTERVIEW PROF. DR. ABDUL HAMEED MEMON What do you expect from the young generation, the graduates of QUEST Nawabshah in general and Mechanical Engineering graduates in particular? Actually, we hope that our students will try their best level to serve the nation and work for the prosperity of the nation. What do you think about the standard of the graduates passing from QUEST, Nawabshah? Are they equipped enough with to compete with graduates from other institutes? Yes, we are very much confident that our graduates are in position to compete with graduates of other institutions. The syllabus which we are following here, that is according the international standards and the guidelines of Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
ENGR. GORDHAN DAS VALASAI ENGR. QADIR BAKHSH JAMALI ATHAR ALI SHEIKH 08ME22 ALI AKBER MAHAR 10ME94 MS. MAHRUKH 10ME32 MS. NEELAM SAHAR NAZ 10ME115 AHMED MUJTABAR KHOKHAR 10ME71 dents is not up to that level which we are expecting. But I am sure that by passage of the time, more students will come forward in the field of research. To some undergraduate level, we assign projects to the students to give them certain flavour of research. They are given guide lines to carry out research and complete their projects.
“We are very much confident that our graduates are in position to compete with graduates of other institutions.� What do you see the future of research at the Department of Mechanical Engineering? Now we are very much hopeful, because we have started the postgraduate courses, although the number of the registered stu-
What are the sectors in which some change or modifications are needed, and what type of changes to be made? If you look at the general scenario, the factor
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which we analyze is that the students lack the communication skills, for that it will be better to start debates, quiz competitions and seminar. These can be organized by students themselves; definitely the department will provide the platform and guide them to organize the event successfully but more involvement of students is necessary to increase their confidence levels. Do you see any improvement made in the standard of education of QUEST over last few years? Improvement is a continuous process; you cannot compare it at any stage. We always hope for the improvement and say that there is a room for improvement. Yes, still lot of things to be done, particularly the attitudes of the students, and their inclination towards the studies. They are lacking and we need to motivate them, measure are required that majority of the students are motivated and to give them the environment that they feel relaxed and stay interested in studies and extracurricular activities.
What do you expect from the current faculty at the Department of Mechanical Engineering? In current faculty, there is senior faculty as well as newly inducted young faculty. They are striving hard to improve the atmosphere of the department. I must say that to get maximum input from the faculty, it depends upon the students that how much they are interested. Students need not only motivation but also their will to work and concentration. In educational institutes, the student is the core, if the students are more interested towards the studies they will get more. What do you feel when leaving QUEST after serving for almost 37 years? (Smiling), you know that it is a cycle; one has come to play his role. Definitely I have passed my 37 years at QUEST, Nawabshah, I feel difficult to leave this place, at the same time, I am thankful to Almighty Allah that He gave courage and health that I have completed my tenure to my satisfaction. We have to follow the rules of nature.
Can you please suggest the undergraduates to make them competitive in international job market? How to sell themselves easily?
What is your message and suggestions for current students?
For international competitions, it is not correct that our graduates are not getting the jobs in international organizations. It depends upon the individual capability and self confidence. The guidance and help required for a professional engineer is provided during their studies and afterwards at the University. The second point that the level of the knowledge, course, curriculum, we all trying our best to make it competitive with other institutes. Internet has made this world very small, and students are getting latest information about jobs, research, studentships and scholarships.
My message is clear to students that they must focus on their studies, because now this is the time that they must learn. You are in the professional institute; definitely they need market value which you can gain with the level of the knowledge provided at the institute. The points which I have noted during my time at QUEST, that a small fraction of students take interest in the classroom during lectures. Without discussion they cannot gain the clear concepts. They lack the communication skills; they are unable to express themselves, they feel shy of asking questions. One should not worry that whether my question
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CONGRATULATIONS Student Profile Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza Samoo has been appointed as Dean, Faculty of Engineering, QUEST, Nawabshah. Department of Mechanical Engineering congratulates Prof. Dr. Saleem Raza Samoo and hopes that the University will continue its progress towards international recognition and higher ranking. composition is right or wrong, still teacher understands you body language and question itself. They should improve the communication skills. Just attending the classes is not sufficient; you should go through books, magazines, research papers, and internet. That will help you definitely to improve not your general knowledge but tell about the latest developments. Ethical values are also important along with the technical and general knowledge, so that you leave this institute, you must be a perfect citizen, who knows social values along with professional ones.
Ali Akbar Mahar 10ME94 Mr. Ali Akbar Mahar is student of 2nd year and one of the hyper-active and dedicated student of the department. He owns wonderful adjectives and better at studies, very keen to learn. He has also good leadership skills. Mr. Ali Akbar Mahar worked very hard for the successful organization of MechExpo 2011 & Spring Book Fair 2011. He kept himself busy all the time during exhibition, currently working on a miniproject for MechExpo 2012. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is looking or ideal students like Ali Akbar Mahar.
Welcome 2011 Mechanical All current students of 10-A, 10-B, 09-A, 09-B and 08 Batches warmly welcome 2011 Mechanical!!
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ASME QUEST C HAPTER Introduction and Activities Ali Akbar Mahar - 10 ME 94 ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a notfor-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the
ASME was founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; today's ASME promotes the art, science & practice of mechanical & multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe. The ASME Pakistan section was established in the year 2006 by a young emerging engineer from Lahore, Usman Bin Younos. ASME QUEST Chapter was inaugurated on August 11th, 2008. The Chapter initiated two types of memberships, International and Local. The establishment of ASME QUEST Chapter was highly appreciated by the Administration of QUEST Nawabshah.
In 2010 ASME QUEST organized di ff e re nt p r ogrammes; Student engineer in society. Design Contest was the first one being ASME codes and standards, publications, held and a seminar conferences, continuing education and pro- on the Safety and Security Exhibition. fessional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowl- In February 2011 ASME QUEST organized Stuedge and a safer world. dent Leadership Seminar.
Departmental Website http://mechquest.org For Latest News, Updates and Information about the Department of Mechanical Engineering, QUEST Nawabshah Campus
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One Day Seminar on “Finite Element Methods & Performance Computing" & "Computational Fluid Dynamics and High Performance Computing” Report by: Engr. Gordhan Valasai Department of Mechanical Engineering, QUEST Nawabshah held a One Day Seminar on “Finite Element Methods & Performance Computing" & "Computational Fluid Dynamics and High Performance Computing” on Saturday, 16 April 2011 at Auditorium Hall, Sector B, QUEST Nawabshah. Speakers of the event were Engr. Amir Khan and Engr. Shamoon Jamshed, both from SUPARCO, Pakistan. The Chief Guest at the Seminar was Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro, the Vice Chancellor, Quaid - e Awam University of Engineering, Science to motivate the students for healthy activities and latand Technology, est information regarding the subject and field. Nawabshah. In the end of the Seminar the souvenir shields were given to the speakers, Engr. Engr. Amir Khan delivered his lecture on “Finite Element Methods & Performance Computing" while Engr. Amir Khan and Engr. Shamoon Jamshed, Prof. Dr. Abdul SatShamoon Jamshed delivered his lecture on "Computational Fluid Dynamics and High Performance tar Jamali, and to the Vice Computing”. Chancellor, QUEST Nawabshah, Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro. All the students of final year Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Abdul Sattar Jamali QUEST Nawabshah and position holders of the other thanked the participants and the speakers. classes attended the seminar. Refreshment was served to the participants and facSpeaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro ulty members after conclusion of the seminar. lauded the efforts being made by the Department of Mechanical Engineering for organizing different events
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MechExpo 2011 & Spring Book Fair 2011 Engr. Gordhan Valasai Department of Mechanical Engineering, Quaid -eAwam University of Engineering, Science & Technology, Nawabshah organized a TMechanical Engineering Projects Exhibition (MechExpo 2011) and Spring Book Fair 2011 on March 29-31, 2011. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro inaugurated the exhibition, while Prof. Dr. Abdul Sattar Jamali, Chairman Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr.
The students and faculty members of the University also shown keen interest in the Book Fair, where more than 20 book sellers installed their stalls from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The winning students were awarded with cash prizes, where as the competitors will given souvenir shields and certificates. Engr. Waqas Mughal got the first position on fabrication of Automatic Milling Ma-
Saleem Raza Samoon, Dean Faculty of Engineering, exhibitors and a large number of students were also present on the occasion. As many as 30 student groups displayed their projects ranging from robots to wind turbines, prototype lathe machines in the exhibition.
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chine, second prize won by Ashque Ali and Premchand Meghwar on fabricating Fixed Bed Gasifier at Mehran University, Jamshoro. Whereas third position was given to Sikandar Ali Channa from QUEST
Valasai and Engr. Qadir Bakhsh Jamali thanked the administration and students and on their participation and hard work as volunteers. `
Nawabshah on designing and fabricating Humanoid Robotic Arm. Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro, the Vice Chancellor, addressed the concluding ceremony. He said that students should avoid the self granted leaves and contribute and participate to exhibitions, workshops and confer-
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New Faculty Members Three new faculty members joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, QUEST Nawabshah during first week of January 2011. Those were Engr. Gordhan Valasai, Engr. Qadir Bakhsh Jamali and Engr. Sikandar Ali Channa.
From L to R: Qadir Bakhsh Jamali, Gordhan Valasai, and Sikandar Ali Channa
Prof. Dr. A. B. Soomro, Vice Chancellor, QUEST Nawbshah presenting Quran Pak as a gift to Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Memon
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Best Wishes From: Haji Sobho Zardari and Mastan Ali Zardari National Bank of Pakistan, Engg. University Branch, Nawabshah