MARDAN: The Department of Physics, Women University Mardan (WUM), successfully conducted the M.Phil Physics thesis defences of Batch-I and Batch-II scholars on October 28, 2026, marking an important milestone in the university’s commitment to research excellence and quality higher education.
From Batch-I, Aneela, Najmul Huda and Mehreen Ameen defended their research under the supervision of Dr Ambreen Ayub, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Physics. Ghazal, Laila and Hifsa Tufail completed their defences under the supervision of Dr Syeda Javeria Kazmi, Lecturer.
From Batch-II, Salma and Malaika Bibi defended their research under the supervision of Dr Ambreen Ayub.
The external examiners were Prof Dr Aurangzeb Khan, Chairperson, Department of Physics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), and Dr Shahida, Assistant Professor, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBWU).
The research covered key areas, including photocatalytic water treatment, improving organic solar cell efficiency and energy storage devices.
The department expressed gratitude to Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Razia Sultana for her continued support and encouragement in promoting research and higher education. Appreciation was also extended to the ORIC, Examination Office, Registrar Office, Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), Administration Office and IT Office for their cooperation in ensuring the successful conduct of the defences.
The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony attended by the Vice Chancellor, external examiners, university officials, scholars, supervisors and faculty members.
The Department of Physics congratulated all eight M.Phil scholars and their supervisors on the achievement and wished them continued success in their academic and research careers.
