Dr. Abubakr Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, the founding Director of WIT, and the lead of the NCRA National Agricultural Robotics Lab at LUMS.
Dr. Tauqeer Abbas is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at SBASSE, LUMS and the Director of Circular Economy Technologies at WIT.
Dr. Talha Manzoor is an Assistant Professor and the Associate Director of Operations at WIT.
Dr. Hassan Jaleel is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at SBASSE, LUMS and the Director of Research at WIT.
WIT Alumni
Nihal Ahmad (MS student) participated in the ForHimSDG Research Exchange from June to August 2024, organised by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and hosted by Kathmandu University, Nepal. Rather than enroling in coursework, he advanced his thesis research with the support of local field experts, focusing on early warning systems and community-based decision-making. As part of the exchange, he collaborated with ICIMOD, a leading regional organisation in flood and ice monitoring across the Himalayas. There, he gained hands-on experience with sensor technologies and design strategies, contributing to WIT’s ongoing regional partnerships.
Events, Workshops, and Webinars
WIT remained actively engaged with national and international stakeholders through a diverse range of events and outreach engagements:
ADB Delegation Visit
WIT presented it’s work on field-deployed irrigation technologies, including the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) tube, used to improve water efficiency in rice cultivation.
Ian Peter Digital Divide Workshop
WIT participated in discussions on bridging technological gaps in digital infrastructure and water management.
KPK P&D Climate Change Cell Visit
Engaged with provincial planning bodies to align WIT’s research with policy frameworks on climate resilience.
LUMS & AKAH MoU Event
WIT formalised its collaboration with the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) to co-develop tools for community-based disaster preparedness and water security.
Namal DAAD Workshop
WIT participated in a multidisciplinary forum on sustainable development technologies and innovation.
NARC Nestle Event
The WIT team shared insights on sensor deployments and their impact on water-efficient agriculture.
NDMA Expo on DRR
WIT demonstrated its early warning prototypes and environmental sensor networks for disaster preparedness.
Field Activities
ADB AWD Tube Upgrades
The WIT Field Team conducted troubleshooting and software upgrades for AWD tubes installed in rice fields, ensuring precise data logging of wetting and drying cycles.
BARI Chakwal Visit
The WIT Field Team installed a soil moisture node in a blackberry field to support precision irrigation trials.
Milkano Farm Soil Sensor Deployment
The WIT Field Team upgraded the monitoring software on a soil sensor deployed in a peach orchard for improved real-time performance.
NRSP Deployment, Attock
The WIT Field Team carried out sensor preparation and pre-installation in Amanpur Village as part of a broader community-level water monitoring initiative.
Kalarkahar Olive Orchard
The WIT Field Team verified battery health and ensured the continued functionality of soil moisture monitoring nodes.
Farmer Training Sessions
Delivered hands-on training to local farmers on interpreting irrigation thresholds using the PAAS mobile application.
Gelani Farm – Rainwater Catchment Setup
The WIT Team installed SMS-enabled sensor nodes and evaluated a catchment-based water storage system in preparation for wheat sowing.
Academic and Research Outcomes
Water and Society Course
Taught by Dr. Abubakr Muhammad, the students explored interdisciplinary dimensions of water access and sustainability, including a field trip to Sultan Bhatti Farm to learn about irrigation practices firsthand.
Environmental Modelling
Taught by Dr. Talha Manzoor, this course emphasises simulation techniques and data analysis for environmental systems, integrating real-world datasets from ongoing WIT research initiatives.