KU to establish advanced fabrication laboratory

KHULNA, June 11: An advanced Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) is set to be established at Khulna University (KU) to strengthen research, innovation and technological development on campus.

The laboratory will be established under a sub-project titled “Establishing Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) to Strengthen the Innovation Potential of Khulna University” with funding from the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh through its Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project.

An inception workshop of the sub-project was held at the conference room of the university's Central Research Laboratory on Tuesday. 

Deans of different schools, discipline heads, directors, teachers and students participated in the programme.

Speakers at the workshop said the Fab Lab would create a modern multidisciplinary research and innovation-based infrastructure at the university. The facility will offer access to advanced fabrication equipment, training programmes and opportunities for developing innovative ideas.

The laboratory is expected to be equipped with more than 40 advanced machines and instruments, which will play a significant role in research, innovation and skill development.

Addressing the inaugural session as chief guest, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Rezaul Karim said the biggest challenge of the project would be its successful implementation within the stipulated timeframe.

He stressed the need for ensuring visible progress and procuring modern and appropriate equipment, adding that the laboratory would make a significant contribution to enhancing the university's research and innovation capabilities.

Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid Khan and Treasurer Prof Dr Mohammad Nurunnabi joined the programme virtually as special guests.

The workshop was chaired by Sub-Project Manager (SPM) Prof Dr Mohammad Mahbub Hossain, while Assistant Sub-Project Manager (ASPM) Prof Dr Mohammad Moniruzzaman presented the keynote paper.

Following the inaugural session, two technical sessions were held. 

The sessions were conducted by Treasurer of Pabna University of Science and Technology and Professor of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Discipline at Khulna University, Prof Dr Mohammad Shamim Ahsan, and Director of the Academic Achievement and Skill Development Centre of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Prof Dr Mohammad Faruk Hossain.

Research Officer of the Research and Innovation Center, Sajjad Hossain Tuhin, moderated the programme.