Al-Khwarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS) was established in August, 2002 at the University of Engineering & Technology Lahore (UET) for conducting research & development activities in the fields of Computer Science and Information Technology. It was envisioned as an institute for advanced and high quality applied research working in collaboration with industries and other academic institutions on national and international levels to bring about the IT revolution in Pakistan and help build a knowledge driven economy. We strive to gather capable and competent researchers at one platform and provide them with favorable and motivational environment for creating innovative technologies and products.
The institute is named after one the greatest Muslim scholars Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi (780 AD to 850 AD) to commemorate his out-standing contributions in the field of mathematics. Al-Khwarizmi introduced the fundamental concepts of Algebra and trigonometry. He is rightfully called the father of Algebra and the inventor of the concept of Algorithms, the word algorithm being the Latin form of his name. Al-Khwarizmi's work laid the foundations for the building of computers, and the creation of encryption in the 20th century. The modern technology industry would not exist without the contributions of Muslim mathematicians like Al-Khwarizmi.
Mission:
KICS aspires to become a premier research and advanced technology organization in the fields of Computer Sciences and Information Technology and establish itself as a centre of excellence recognized for cutting-edge research, technology innovation and industrial collaboration becoming the leading R&D institute committed to advancement of science and technology in Pakistan.
Objectives:
KICS is envisioned to play a key role in taking the country towards knowledge based economy and competitive industrialization, providing Pakistan with the human capital required for development of high tech products and services and facilitate national economic development through incubation of high tech companies to make Pakistan a major player in the global IT market. The core objectives of the institute are as follows:
- To focus on developing world class applied research resources in algorithms, software engineering and digital control systems.
- To engage capable and talented researchers and provide them with an environment and direction for creating innovative technologies and products.
- To bridge the existing gap between Pakistani academia and industry by training the young graduates according to the requirements of job market through active collaboration with the local industry.
- To nurture and promote the culture of result-oriented research and development activities and using Information Communication Technology (ICT) for the socio-economic development of our country
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