Research at Bahria University
Research at BU is focused and aligned with the national and international applied research requirements and standards. The innovation development aspect in research is germinated in institutions of higher learning, which can ultimately guide the industry at times when we observe strong tendencies of a globalisation of R&D.
Campuses
3 Campuses, 16,500+ Students, 1400 Faculty Members, 2 Business Incubation Centers and 1 Business Accelerator Center.
Bahria Innovation Center
Bahria Innovation Center (BIC), Islamabad are committed towards building a strong entrepreneurial eco-system for nurturing innovation for Startups in Pakistan.
Featured Incubator
Incubation Center at BU has been duly recognized by the world bank in its independent annual report as the top four University Incubators in the region.
Research & Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
2000
Teaching University only
2010
Focus Shifted to Research
2011
Establishment of ORIC
2014
Establishment of BU Incubation Center
2017
Focus on Commercialization & Intellectual Property Protection
2019
Establishment of Center of Research Excellence & Bahria Innovation Center
Research Thematic Areas
While the expertise of BU researchers spans across variety of domains ranging from Engineering, Computer Science and Earth/Environmental Sciences to Law, Media, Social Sciences, Psychology and Medical Sciences, following ten major areas of research are under focus of BU and its researchers:
RCRS Research Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research center of Rehabilitation sciences is a platform for competent researchers in different domains of physical therapy like neuromuscular, orthopedic manual, sports medicine, women’s health and cardio pulmonary Rehabilitation. All of our researchers have post-graduate qualifications with ample research experience in basic and clinical sciences. Moreover, researchers at BUCPT […]
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IBMS Integrated Basic Medical Science IBMS aims at identifying clinical diseases and providing solutions to them. New diseases are evolving with changing life styles especially in developing countries where the disease pattern and type are different from the developed countries. The objectives of IBMS is to collaborate with hospitals and pharmaceutical industry to fill the […]
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CPTS Center for Pharmacotherapeutics CPTS aims to identify the target sites for use of drugs in existing and emerging diseases, drug delivery through different methods and provision of alternative and superior drugs to patients who are encountering resistance or are unable to tolerate them. Modern medicine relies heavily on drugs as the main tool of […]
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CIDR Center of Innovative Dental Research The aim of Centre of Innovative Dental Research is to conduct qualitative and quantitative study related to dentistry. This center also conducts case based studies and clinical trials on dental biomaterials. The objective of this research group is to provide an opportunity for faculty to actively engage in research […]
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News & Notifications
Highlights of the 29th Higher Education Research Committee Meeting | HERCM
This HERCM was held on 21st October 2021, under the patronage of the Honorable Rector BU at Bahria University...
Read MoreArticle of the Year Award
Bahria University Congratulates Dr. Kashif Naseer Qureshi (Associate Professor) Department of Computer Science, Bahria University Islamabad Campus whose...
Read MoreMoU Signing Ceremony between BULC & Milkar.com (Khudi Ventures)
On 30 Jun 21 Bahria University Lahore campus joined hands with Milkar.com (a subsidiary of Khudi ventures). Director Lahore Campus Cdre....
Read MoreMOU Signing Ceremony Between BU and CGSS
The MOU Signing Ceremony between Bahria University Islamabad Campus and Centre for Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS) took place on...
Read MoreResearch & Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Bahria University is committed towards building a strong Research and Entrepreneurial eco-system for nurturing innovation in Pakistan with its network covering almost all major cities and metropolises in Pakistan.
Bahria Innovation Center (BIC)
Bahria Innovation Center aims to provide all-inclusive support and facilities to all its components for a state-of-the-art center to foster networking for its startups, SME’s and Commercial Research/spinoffs.
Makers space
The Maker space provides all students with the opportunity to access state of the art electronic test equipment and instrumentation. With dedicated hardware and software space, the lab helps and encourages student researchers to work on supplemental learning projects.
Startup Factory:
The center provide workplace, virtual incubation services, training, HR support, technology support, access to finance and help startups growth to form sustainable companies and products. The efforts of Incubation Center at BU Islamabad has been duly recognized twice by World Bank in its independent annual report as the top 3 University Incubators in the Pakistan.
Accelerator Space:
Business Accelerator Program offers a 6-months tailor-made program for later-stage startups looking to go beyond the development of their product by scaling their business. They provide the support and resources necessary to building a sustainable company and scaling up every aspect of the business.
Industrial Liaison Offices:
Our top priority is to nurture long-term relationships with our startups and partners that generate long-term value for all involved. Special liaison offices have been allocated for Industrial Partners/Stakeholders. The aim of creation of the ILO’s is to foster synergies between industry and academic stakeholders (Students, Researchers, Entrepreneurs).
Research Centers:
Research Centers are an integral part of the BIC. The centers aim to provide, and advocate practice-oriented research and education focused on indigenous and housed researches. By establishing research centers of pure excellence backed by vision and professionalism, the Bahria University aims to solve various difficult problems faced by modern society and to fulfill its obligations to the future of our motherland and humanity.
Training & Capacity Building Space:
With dedicated state of the art training and consulting space, TDLC has been working on improving and further enhancing skill sets via initiatives to such as Leadership and Soft skills development Programs, Short courses and tailored designed training, workshops, mentorship and Professional counselling for startups, students, faculty and professionals.
Plagiarism Committee
Plagiarism Committee is formulated to look into the issues of plagiarism and ethical aspects in the research being conducted by the research scholars and faculty of Bahria University.
Technology Innovation Support Centre (TISC)
The sole purpose behind the establishment of Technology Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at BU is to provide support services to BU researchers for patenting their research and development work by proactively coordinating and communicating with BU faculty / students / visiting scholars/ sponsors / stakeholders and researchers.
Corporate Advisory Committees (CACs)
Corporate Advisory Committees (CACs) have been established within each department at both the Campuses of Bahria University, comprising of (8-10) FMs of the relevant industries co-chaired by HOD and senior FM(s) from the industry. Broad Terms of Reference of the CACs are Curriculum review for its alignment to meet needs of local industry, Sponsored R&D projects for BU students and Consultancy services for the industry.
Strategic Corporate Advisory Committees (SCACs)
SCACs have been constituted at Islamabad and Karachi Campuses comprising of Strategic Level decision makers of the relevant industries and top tier of management of Bahria University. The committees were constituted to incorporate and seek support of the strategic level decision makers of the industry in the academic and research endeavors of BU.
Research Committees (HERC)
Hierarchical research committees at departmental, faculty and university level refered to as Departmental Research Committee (DRC), Faculty Research Committee (FRC) and Higher Education Research Committee (HERC) respectively have been established at Bahria University.
HERC is the apex body of Bahria University which gives policy guidelines and directions regarding all major research issues of BU.
FRC provides guidelines and oversee the research of PhD scholars and make recommendations to HERC for changes in research policy.
DRC handles all research related matters at MS/MPhil level and recommends any changes in research-relevant rules/policies to FRC/HERC.