Pakistani Universities Secure UK Funding to Build Sustainable Chemistry Lab
Researchers from Government College University (GCU) Lahore and the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) have secured a £10,000 grant … Read More The post Pakistani Universities Secure UK Funding to Build Sustainable Chemistry Lab appeared first on ProPakistani .
Government College University (GCU) Lahore and the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) have received a £10,000 grant from the UK's Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) to construct Pakistan's inaugural Sustainable Chemistry Laboratory. This project was among the select 23 global initiatives chosen for the RSC's 2026 Sustainable Laboratories Grants program.
Dr. Muhammad Altaf, an Associate Professor at GCU's Institute of Chemical Sciences, and Hasan Yaqoob, a doctoral researcher at LUMS, are spearheading the endeavor. The envisioned laboratory will incorporate closed-loop solvent recovery and micro-distillation systems, enabling the purification and reuse of chemicals instead of disposal.
Furthermore, it aims to promote the utilization of eco-friendly solvents in undergraduate laboratory education. As part of the initiative, laboratory personnel will undergo certified training on safety and sustainable laboratory practices. Dr. Altaf highlighted that the project aims to diminish the environmental footprint and waste generation typically associated with traditional research laboratories.
He further explained that the ultimate goal is to create an efficient, environmentally sustainable laboratory model that can be replicated by universities and research institutions throughout Pakistan. The initiative involves collaboration between GCU, LUMS, Queen Mary University of London, and the University of Education.
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