Success Stories of Franco - Pakistani Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC) program
Franco-Pakistani Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC) Program
The Franco-Pakistani Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC) Program is a key scientific collaboration initiative between France and Pakistan, designed to enhance research and academic exchange.
Key Highlights
✅ Bilateral Research Collaboration
Jointly funded by HEC Pakistan and the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.
✅ Supports Scientific Mobility
Provides funding for research visits, exchange programs, and collaborative projects.
✅ Focus Areas
Encourages research in climate change, water resource management, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and health sciences.
✅ PERIDOT Research Grant
Facilitates cutting-edge research between Pakistani and French universities.
✅ Capacity Building & Knowledge Exchange
Strengthens academic partnerships, research capabilities, and innovation.
This program is a game-changer for researchers, fostering long-term collaborations and providing access to advanced scientific resources in both countries. 🚀
Glad to share that Dr. Nausheen Mazhar has won her first Research Mobility Grant in May 2023!
Heartfelt Gratitude
Extremely grateful to Dr. Muhammad Ali, Co-PI for the project, from the National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar.
Also obliged to ORIC LCWU for their guidance and support throughout this journey.
Future Collaborations & Opportunities
🌍 This grant marks the beginning of a strong collaboration with the Geography Department, University of Paris.
🚀 This partnership will open new avenues of opportunities for students, researchers, and academic growth.
A big thank you to all those who supported this endeavor!
Dr. Nausheen’s Visit to University of Paris
🌍 Research Seminar on Geo-Spatial Assessment of Water Quality & Sedimentation Trends
📅 Date: September 30, 2023
📍 Location: Université Paris Cité, Paris, France (In-Person)
💻 Virtual Participation: Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan
🎯 Seminar Highlights
✅ Delivered a seminar on “Geo-Spatial Assessment of Water Quality and Sedimentation Trends for Sustainable Power Production in Tarbela Reservoir, Pakistan.”
✅ Engaged students from the Geography Department, Université Paris Cité (in-person) & LCWU, Pakistan (virtually).
✅ Strengthened Pak-France collaboration under the Franco Hubert & HEC-funded PERIDOT Mobility Grant.
🔹 Research Impact & Collaboration
🌱 Recognition & Appreciation
🔹 Dr. Paul Passy, PI from Université Paris Cité, praised Pakistan’s proactive research initiatives in sustainable hydropower production.
🤝 Future Research Roadmap
🔹 Both PIs (Dr. Nausheen Mazhar & Dr. Paul Passy) identified key future research areas to enhance sustainable hydropower production in Pakistan.
🚀 Next Steps
📌 Strengthening research collaboration in water resource management & hydropower sustainability.
📌 Expanding the scope of data analysis & technology integration in future projects.
🎉 A milestone achievement under the PERIDOT Research Grant – paving the way for impactful research!
