Symposium on Biomedical Engineering 5.0: Innovations, Insights & Immersive Training at UET Lahore
The one-day Symposium on *Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Biomedical Engineering*, held at UET Lahore New Campus on 10th April, 2025, was a dynamic gathering of innovation and intellect catering over 120 attendees. The event was chaired by Dr. Nida Iqbal (Chairperson, Department of Biomedical Engineering) and event secretary, Dr. Ahsan Naeem.
Honored with the presence of Chief Guest Dr. Shoaib and Campus Coordinator Dr. Shahid Imran, the symposium featured impactful keynotes: Dr. Rashid Mazhar (Senior Consultant, Hamad General Hospital, Qatar) emphasized global clinical advancements; Dr. Muhammad Asad Ullah Khan (Assistant Professor, BME, UET Narowal) explored biomechanics and sports tech; and Mr. Abdul Basit (Biomedical Industrialist) shared insights from hospital project management.
A futuristic presentation on the BIOMED 5.0 initiative was delivered by Dr. Ahsan Naeem (Assistant Professor, Mechatronics), followed by an immersive CPR training session using Augmented Reality, led by Dr. Ali (Chairperson, Mechatronics) and Dr. Ahsan. The event concluded with an award ceremony, acknowledging all contributors who made the day a true celebration of Biomedical Engineering 5.0.