WUM Physics Department Holds M.Phil. Thesis Defences for Two Batches
MARDAN: The Department of Physics at Women University Mardan (WUM) successfully held the M.Phil. Physics thesis defences of Batch-I and Batch-II scholars on October 28, 2026, marking a significant step in the university’s efforts to promote research excellence and quality higher education.
According to the university, three scholars from Batch-I — Aneela, Najmul Huda and Mehreen Ameen — defended their research under the supervision of Dr. Ambreen Ayub, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Physics. Three other Batch-I scholars, 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 work under the supervision of Dr. Ambreen Ayub.
The external examiners for the thesis defences 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 work presented by the scholars covered important areas of physics, including photocatalytic water treatment, improvement of organic solar cell efficiency and energy storage devices.
The Department of Physics expressed gratitude to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana for her continued support and encouragement in strengthening research and higher education at the university. The department also appreciated the cooperation of ORIC, Examination Office, Registrar Office, Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), Administration Office and IT Office for helping ensure the smooth conduct of the defences.
The proceedings 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 success in their academic and research careers.
