LAHORE: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) on Wednesday established a centre of excellence for research, development and training (CERDT) for training of technical personnel to fulfill local requirements and export skilled professionals.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the CERDT was held at Chemical Seminar Hall.

The CERDT aims to be the first center of its kind in the oil and gas sector in Pakistan for training of technicalpersonneltofulfill not only local requirements but also export skilled professionals. The centre will also play a pivotal role in research and development in areas relevant to the oil and gas sector.

Dean Dr Naveed Ramzan and Chairperson of the Chemical Engineering Department Dr Saima Yasin presented the scope of the Center.

The vice-chancellor said that the establishment of the center is the first in the university`s 100-year history and a great example of academia-industry linkages.

He thanked the sponsor company -Pakistan Petroleum Limited -for funding CERDT. Staff Reporter