Overview
The MRIC-2026 is the 11 premier student research conference showcasing pioneering work in Engineering, Computer Science, Social and Natural Sciences. Combining expert key notes with competitive presentations, the event aims at fostering interdisciplinary synergy and driving progress towards global Sustainable Development Goals.
Visitor Guide
Conference Program
Conference Poster
Discipline/Themes
The 11th MRIC 2026 welcomes original research from a wide range of disciplines, including
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Pure Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Computational Mathematics
- Advances in Health and Agriculture
- Bio Technology
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Magnetism and Magnetic Study
- Laser and Particle Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Physics Simulations
- Nuclear Physics
- Astrophysics
- Cosmology / Cosmogony
- Earth Sciences
- Numerical Ground Water Flow Modeling
- Database Quality
- Database Security
- Warehousing
- Data Mining
- Computer Networks
- Protocol Designing
- Database Management System (Oracle 10g)
- Web Applications (Recommendation System)
- Information Retrieval System
- Semantic Web
- Distributed Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Bio Informatics
- Data Compression
- Pattern / String Matching
- Neural Networks
- Computational / Automata Theory
- O/S Design and Implementation Issues
- Cyber Security
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and Consumer Behavior
- Finance and Accounting
- Islamic Finance
- Electronics
- Communication and Signal Processing
- Power Systems
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Manufacturing
- Thermo-Fluids
- Manufacturing Automation
- Materials Science
- Product Design Techniques
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automation, Process Control and Networked Control System
- Human Computer Interaction, Tele-Robotics
- Real-time Embedded System
- Medical Robotics
- Image Processing
- Biomedical Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Surveying
- Chemical Engineering Plant Design
- Catalysis
- Modeling and Simulation
- Purification Techniques
- Optimization
- Industry 4.0
We encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovative thinking that addresses real-world challenges through the lens of research and development. Researchers, students, and professionals are invited to submit work that contributes to any of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1 - No Poverty
- SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
- SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 - Quality Education
- SDG 5 - Gender Equality
- SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 - Climate Action
- SDG 14 - Life Below Water
- SDG 15 - Life on Land
- SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What are the simple steps to be a part of this conference? STEP I: Register and Upload Abstract/Poster Wait for notification of acceptance STEP II: Fee payment Follow instructions on Payment Guidelines section STEP III: Full length paper (optional) Once the abstract is accepted, then you will be asked to submit the full length paper. |
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2. Is there any specific format that I need to follow for submission of abstract/poster/full length article? Yes, there are specific formats, you can find them at Author Guidelines section. |
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3. How will I know that my abstract/poster has been accepted? The acceptance of abstract/paper will be notified to the author via E-mail within a month. |
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4. Poster presenters need to submit abstract also? No. |
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5. Where can I send the full-length paper? Once the abstract is accepted, then you will be asked to submit the full length paper. Upload your article at Register and Upload Section. You don’t need to register again for uploading the full article, simply enter your CNIC and proceed. |
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6. Do I have to present the paper at the conference if it is accepted? Yes, it is compulsory for at least one of the authors of a paper to present their work at the conference. |
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7. Will the paper be published in any journal once accepted? The paper will be published online at the University Website http://uow.edu.pk/ORIC/MDSRIC/Publication |
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8. What is the registration fee for this conference? It varies according to category of author/participant and is given in the Payment Guidelines Section. |
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9. Does one registration fee include facilitation of more than one author of the same paper? No, one registration fee includes facilitation of one author/participant only i.e. one registration fee for one participant. |
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10. Can I pay the registration fee on the day of conference at reception? Yes, on-desk registration facility would be available on the conference day at the venue, but one of the authors must pay registration fee before the conference as this would ensure the inclusion of their papers in the conference proceedings. |
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11. Can I pay the registration fee online? Yes, you can. Please visit Payment Guidelines Section. |
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12. Can I submit more than one abstract/poster under different categories under one registration? No, a separate registration would be required for every additional submission. |
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13. Does the registration fee include accommodation charges? No, it does not include the accommodation charges. Participants traveling from beyond 100 km will be provided complimentary accommodation for 3 nights. Meals not included. |
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14. What will be the mode of conference? Conference mode will be physical, online participation is acceptable only for international participants. |
International Keynote Speakers 2026
Prof. Dr. Akhtar Ali
The University of Tulsa, USA
Keynote Title: Turning Viruses into Allies: Mycoviruses as the Next Generation of Crop Disease Control
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sadiye Meral Cakmak
Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkiye
Keynote Title: Shape Evolution and Gamow-Teller Beta Decay in Proton-Rich Krypton Isotopes: A QRPA Study
Prof. M. Wajid Ullah
Nanjing Forestry University, China
Keynote Title: Bio-based films for postharvest food preservation
Prof. Yimin Fan
Nanjing Forestry University, China
Keynote Title: To be announced
Prof. Dr. Cao Zhihong
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Keynote Title: Institutional Logic of Strategic Alignment: Synergistic Pathways between China's 15th Five-Year Plan and the Uraan Pakistan Plan
Assoc. Prof. Sehrish Manan
Nanjing Forestry University, China
Keynote Title: Plant Lipids at the Crossroads of Seed Development, Hormonal Signaling, and Defense: The Regulatory Role of B3 Domain Transcription Factors
Assis. Prof. Dr. M. Sultan Irshad
Hubei University, China
Keynote Title: Photothermal Solutions for Water-Energy Nexus: A China-Pakistan Collaboration
Prof. Wan Li
Hubei University, China
Keynote Title: To be announced
Prof. Dr. Lal Khan Almas
Prairie View A&M University, USA
Keynote Title: Food Security Challenges in Developing Countries: Egypt and Pakistan
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Dr. Wajid Ali
University of Bologna, Italy
Keynote Title: Estimating Sub-National Economic Activities and Inequalities in Pakistan: A Satellite Imagery and Household Income Approach
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Dr. Saud uz Zafar
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Keynote Title: Nanotechnology for a Sustainable World: From Organic Solar Cells to Atmospheric Water Harvesting
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanat SamarKhanov
Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Keynote Title: From Earth Observation to Climate Resilience: Geospatial Intelligence for Sustainable Water, Land, and Food Systems
Dr. Anum Javed
Northumbria University, UK
Keynote Title: Inclusive Leadership and Financial-Marketing Decision-Making in Crises: Gender Diversity and Brand Resilience
Dr. Abdul Wahab
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Keynote Title: Far-Field Data Enrichment for Multi-frequency Source Reconstruction
National Keynote Speakers 2026
Prof. Dr. Tahir Irfan Khan
AUST, Abbottabad
Prof. Dr. M Junaid Mughal (T.I.)
COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus, Wah Cantt
Keynote Title: Higher Education in the Age of AI
Prof. Dr. Sohail Asghar
HITEC University, Taxila
Prof. Dr. M. Inayatullah Khan
UET Taxila
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mujahid
PAF-IAST, Haripur
Prof. Dr. Awais Yasin
NUTECH, Rawalpindi
Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti
Virtual University of Pakistan, Islamabad
Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmad Maroof
FAST-NUCES, Islamabad
Lt Gen Moazzam Ejaz (R), HI(M)
NUTECH, Rawalpindi
Prof. Dr. Sajjad Ahmad Madni
COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad
Keynote Title: GenAI, Ethics, and the Future of Work “GenAI, Ethics, and the Future of Work
International Keynote Speakers 2025
Muhammad Wajid Ullah
Nanjing Forestry University, China
Prof. Dr. Akhtar Ali
The University of Tulsa, USA
Dr. Azra Meadows
University of Glasgow
Dr. George Lazarovits
University of Western Ontario, Canada
Dr. Sehrish Mannan
Nanjing Forestry University, China
Prof. Dr. Ismail Hakki Sarpun
Akdeniz University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Tuncay Bayram
Karadeniz Technical University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Shoaib Usman
Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
Prof. Dr. Necla Cakmak
Karabük University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Tomonori Kato
Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Fontana
University of Leeds, UK
Dr. Osman Khan
University of Bedfordshire, UK
Dr. Muhammad Shujahat
University of Essex, UK
Dr. Faiza Saleem
Universiti Sains Malaysia
International Keynote Speakers 2024
International Keynote Speakers 2023
International Participants
A Decade of Discovery - Celebrating 11 Years of Research Excellence
Welcome to the 11th Multidisciplinary Research International Conference (MRIC 2026) hosted by the University of Wah, Pakistan. We are proud to extend our platform globally and warmly invite international students, faculty, and researchers to join us onsite or online.
Important Information for International Participants
Please use the following template for abstract submission: Download Abstract Template
Registration Form
Kindly register using the link below. This form is specifically designed for international participants as our national portal is integrated with Pakistan's CNIC system.
Click here to Register
Abstract Deadline: August 20, 2026
Full Paper Submission: August 30, 2026
Focal Person - International Coordination
Ms. Asma Arif
Conference Secretary, MRIC
Email: asma.arif@uow.edu.pk
Author Guidelines
1. Abstract
- All abstract submissions must follow the official MRIC Abstract template.
- Abstract should be between 200-300 words.
- Use Times New Roman, font size 12, single spacing.
- Include 4-6 keywords.
- Submit in MS Word format only (.doc/.docx). MRIC Abstract Template (Word)
- Upload via the submission portal.
- All abstracts will be reviewed by the Technical Committee.
- Approved abstracts will be published in the Conference Abstract Book.
2. Poster
2.1 Poster Format
- Use the official poster template/header with logos.
- Your poster must include:
- Title, Author(s), Affiliation
- Introduction/Background
- Methodology
- Results
- Conclusion
- Posters must be self-explanatory, clear, and well-organized.
- Bring your printed poster and double tape along with you please.
2.2 Poster Size
- A0 size: 84.1 cm × 118.9 cm (33.1 in × 46.8 in)
2.3 Design Tips
- Title font: Large and easy to read from a distance.
- Text font: 17-24 pt is recommended.
- Use bullet points and visuals (charts, graphs, images) for better clarity.
- Use color to make the poster attractive but keep it professional.
- Maintain balance with good spacing and neat alignment.
2.4 Figures & Tables
- Label each figure/table with a title and number.
3. Full-Length Article
- Use the official MRIC Paper Template (Word format). MRIC Full Length Template (Word)
- Assign a Corresponding Author responsible for all communication.
- Upload via the submission portal.
- Upon acceptance, authors will receive instructions for camera-ready submission and related deadlines.
Formatting Summary:
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Line Spacing: 1.15
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Length: 4-8 pages
- File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
4. Oral Presentation
- Presentations must be in PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx) and compatible with Windows OS (No specific Template).
- Total time: 15 minutes (10 min presentation + 5 min Q&A).
- Send your presentation file via email.
- All presentations must be in English.
11th Multidisciplinary
Research International Conference (MRIC) 2026
Conference Date: 21thand 22th October 2026
Conference Venue: University of Wah, Wah Cantt.
Important Dates:
Registrations Open: 06th July, 2026
Abstract Submission: 20th Aug, 2026
Registration Fee: 13th Aug, 2026
Paper/Poster Submission: 30th Aug, 2026
PowerPoint Presentation: 25th Sep, 2026
Organized By:
Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)
University of Wah
Download event brochure:
Contact
Conference Coordinator
Mr. Imran Shehzad
+923341515127
mric@uow.edu.pk