Meeting with Prof. Michel Waldschmidt (French Mathematician, Emeritus Professor, Sorbonne University, France) and Prof. Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad (CUI, Lahore)
Monday, November 25, 2024Key Discussion Points
1. Campus Life at UMT
- Prof. Waldschmidt appreciated the dynamic campus environment at UMT.
- Highlighted the importance of fostering an academic culture that encourages collaboration and exchange of ideas.
- Discussed integrating mathematical activities (workshops, seminars) into campus life to inspire students by CMAP.
2. PhD Programs at UMT
- Prof. Waldschmidt inquired about the structure, faculty, and focus areas of UMT's PhD programs specially at School of Science SSC.
- Dr. Sammia Shahid shared details about existing programs and potential areas for expansion, especially in SSC and CMAP Centre for Mathematics and its Applications.
- Recommendations were made to establish joint PhD programs or collaborations with international universities like Sorbonne University.
3. Promoting Internationalization at UMT
- Discussed strategies to strengthen UMT's global presence by encouraging student and faculty exchanges.
- Prof. Waldschmidt suggested organizing international workshops and conferences to attract global participants.
- Proposed building partnerships with European universities to promote research collaboration and dual-degree programs.
