Venue: National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad
National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad has organized 8th International Symposium on Light Matter Interaction (ILMI-2024) on 23rd – 24th September 2024 at Islamabad. The Symposium was inaugurated by Dr. Qaiser Ahsan – Director General National Centre for Physics, Dr. Aftab Rafiq – Director General Centre of Excellence in Physics, and Dr. M. Aslam Baig – Secretary General, Pakistan Academy of Sciences.
Mr. Mohammad Shahid, Ex-Joint Chief Economist, Planning Commission, as a Chief Guest emphasizes the fundamental significance of light-matter interaction in technological advancements, spanning from lasers and optical fibres to quantum computing and medical imaging. The symposium serves as a collaborative platform for national and international researchers, fostering innovation through shared knowledge and diverse backgrounds. Historical figures like Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein laid the foundation for this field, leading to transformative applications in medicine, telecommunications, and nanotechnology. The National Centre for Physics supports scientific research, facilitating over 3,000 research projects. The speaker highlights the role of persistence in achieving scientific progress and the potential of scientific innovations to address critical societal issues. The speech concludes with a call for collaboration and inspiration, quoting Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal.