Smog issue highlighted

LAHORE:The two-day 3rd International Conference on 'Trends and Research in Chemistry,' bringing together over 1,000 participants from around the world concluded at the University of Education on Thursday.

The conference highlighted a focus on applied research addressing environmental issues, particularly smog, as well as the growing role of machine learning and AI in chemistry. Emerging trends in various subfields of chemistry were also a central theme, pointing to new directions and tools that will shape the future of research in the discipline.

The event featured nine plenary speakers, 10 keynote speakers and 34 invited speakers who presented their insights and breakthroughs in the field of chemistry. Additionally, 70 selected oral presenters and 60 poster presenters showcased their research contributions, underscoring the event's dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.

The key figures from countries such as US, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, China, France, Syria, Brazil, Chile, Greece, the Netherlands, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia participated in the conference.

Addressing the closing ceremony University of Education Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Aqif Anwar Ch emphasised the importance of internationalisation for the university, noting that this conference represents a pivotal step in establishing the institution as a global hub for academic and research excellence.

Chairperson of the Chemistry Department Prof Dr Habib ur Rehman extended his gratitude to all participants, speakers, and organizers. Director Division of Science & Technology Prof Dr M Alam Saeed, faculty members, students, staff and individuals from various sectors attended the conference.