Established in 2011, the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) plays a pivotal role in its mission by facilitating faculty and students in conducting meaningful research, streamlining strategic processes, and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders. Our core mission is "to ensure quality research in academia and bring these efforts into the commercial market with a tangible and meaningful output," serving as a vital bridge between academia, industry, government, and multinational agencies.
As Head of ORIC, I am honored to lead these efforts. With a background in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and extensive corporate experience in the US—having implemented quality and productivity improvements for leading firms like Newell-Rubbermaid and Teel Plastics—I am dedicated to fostering organizational integration and synergy. My journey as a serial entrepreneur and my work with international agencies such as the World Bank (infoDev) and WIPO further reinforce my commitment to transforming innovative ideas into market-ready solutions that contribute to Pakistan's economic autonomy.
Through flagship initiatives like ORIC-Professional Development (PD) and our CUBATOR 1ne incubation centers, we are "creating endless opportunities by transforming research into prosperity". We invite our faculty, students, and industrial partners to join us in this journey of discovery and commercial success, ensuring that CUI remains a hub for innovation that serves both the nation and the global community.
Muhammad Raza Ahmad Khan
Head, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)
COMSATS University Islamabad
“The mission of CUI meshes very well with its strategic aim of developing a knowledge economy benefitting socio-economic environment in the country. To fulfill this purpose, the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) was established in 2011 with the aim of linking university research directly with educational, social, and economic priorities of CUI and its broader community. Its slogan is “creating endless opportunities by transforming research into prosperity”. Establishing the liaison among the University, industry and society and to find appropriate placement for our graduates in the competitive market are the primary focused of ORIC at CUI Wah. Additionally, this liaison between university and industry will offer research based solutions to the industrial problems. Highly qualified and professional faculty and lab facilities are the expression of our efforts and great strength, which we are using for the growth and advancement of our students. ORIC’s efforts for promoting research at the University will equip students with up-to-date knowledge for not only facing the competition in the market, but also meeting the challenges of the 21st century.
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