Pakistan Concludes 19th ISAM 2025, Advances Scientific Innovation

Pakistan Successfully Concludes 19th ISAM-2025, Showcasing Advanced Materials Research, Promoting International Collaboration, Empowering Young Scientists, Highlighting Innovation in AI, Nanotechnology, Energy, Biomaterials, and Strengthening Industry–Academia Partnerships Nationwide

ISLAMABAD: OCT 31 (DNA): The five-day 19th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM-2025) concluded successfully at the National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad. The Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi, graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.

Addressing the audience, the Minister emphasized the significance of equipping young researchers and scientists with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and active participation in research to tackle emerging global challenges. Citing China as a successful example, he highlighted how sustained learning and innovation have transformed it into a global technology leader. He expressed strong confidence in the intellectual and creative potential of Pakistan’s youth, noting that the country’s historical achievements in institution-building and economic development reflect its capacity for excellence. He reaffirmed his belief in a promising and progressive scientific future for Pakistan.

Earlier, Dr. Syed Khalid Mehmood Shah, Scientific Secretary ISAM-2025, thanked all international and national participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions. He presented a detailed overview of the symposium’s sessions, scientific themes, and collaborative initiatives. He informed that the event featured 60 oral and 100 poster presentations, covering areas such as advanced materials, artificial intelligence (AI), additive manufacturing, nanotechnology, new energy resources, and biomaterials.

Alongside the symposium, a technology exhibition titled Revolutionizing Industry Through Science & Engineering (RISE 2025) was held, showcasing innovative products and research achievements by national and international institutions and industry partners.

In his closing remarks, Mirza Rizwan Baig, President of the Pakistan Advanced Materials Forum (PAMF), stated that ISAM has played a vital role for over three decades in promoting scientific advancement, international collaboration, and industry–academia linkages in Pakistan. He noted that the platform has enabled young Pakistani researchers to interact with global experts and translate their research into practical applications.

He further revealed that plans are underway to establish a Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials in Pakistan, which will serve as a national platform for research, innovation, and technology development in key sectors such as industry, energy, and defense.

International delegates at the symposium appreciated Pakistan’s growing scientific ecosystem, the potential of its young researchers, and the quality of its research institutions. Participants also welcomed the Government of Pakistan’s announcement to establish the National Center for Advanced Materials at Quaid-i-Azam University, to be named after Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan in recognition of his monumental contributions to national self-reliance.

More than 20 international speakers from Russia, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Turkey, and Norway participated in ISAM-2025.

Organized under the auspices of PAMF, in collaboration with the Institute of Space Technology (IST), the symposium brought together leading scientists, engineers, researchers, and industry professionals from across the world.

The event concluded with a note of gratitude to all organizers, researchers, and international guests, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to advancing science and technology for sustainable development, innovation, and national progress through knowledge and research.