MUET Celebrates Arduino Day 2025
The Department of Electronic Engineering at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) proudly celebrated Arduino Day 2025 on March 21–22, 2025, under the esteemed leadership of Prof. Dr. Attiya Baqai. This event was officially recognized by the global Arduino platform, marking it as one of only 227 approved events worldwide—and notably, one of only two from Pakistan. The selected proposals were from:
- Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, led by Prof. Dr. Attiya Baqai
- Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Bilal Tahir
This prestigious recognition highlights MUET's commitment to promoting innovation and hands-on learning in emerging technologies.
Event Highlights
Arduino Day featured a variety of engaging activities, including:
- An Arduino-Based Project Exhibition by the 23ES batch (2nd-year students), showcasing around 34 innovative projects spanning monitoring systems, communication and signal processing, object detection, security, gaming, and display technologies.
- A Keynote Talk by Prof. Dr. Attiya Baqai on “Bringing AI to the Edge: Smarter Projects with Arduino.”
The event provided a vibrant platform for students to demonstrate creativity, technical skills, and practical implementation of classroom knowledge.
Inauguration and Guests
The event was inaugurated by:
- Prof. Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed Hashmani, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering (FEECE)
- Prof. Dr. Wajiha Shah, Chairperson, Department of Electronic Engineering
It welcomed faculty members from various MUET departments, ISRA University, and students from ISRA Foundation School, who interacted with the student exhibitors and explored their projects.
Project Judging Panel
Projects were evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges:
- Prof. Dr. Zafi Shehran Shah – Professor, Department of Telecommunication Engineering
- Dr. Zaigham Abbas Shah – Associate Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering
- Engr. Shoaib Khaskheli – Senior Instrumentation Engineer
- Engr. Burhan Aslam – Lab Supervisor
Organizing Team
The event was meticulously organized by:
- Chief Organizer: Prof. Dr. Attiya Baqai
- Coordinators: Dr. Zaigham Abbas Shah, Engr. Arsha Rathi, Engr. Burhan Aslam, Engr. Shoaib Khaskheli, and Engr. Shahnila Badar
Collaborating Partners
Several organizations enhanced the event’s impact with stalls and support, including:
- IEEE IMS MUET SBC
- IEEE IES (Industrial Electronics Society)
- Tajdeed – A tech-educational startup from MUET
- Edge AI Lab MUET
- AIESEC Pakistan – A youth leadership and talent development organization
- MUET FM 92.6 – Official Broadcast Partner
Special Acknowledgment
Guest of Honor Engr. Saleem Ahmed Memon graced the event with his presence, adding further significance to the celebration.
Award-Winning Projects
Top five projects were awarded cash prizes based on evaluations:
- 🥇 1st Prize: Bionic Hand
Fazil Hussain, Muhammad Moin Uddin, Iqra Ayaz - 🥈 2nd Prize: RFID-Based Smart Door Lock System
Muhammad Anas Baig, Mazhar Ali, Shumyle Ashraf - 🥉 3rd Prizes:
- Radar System with Target Identification and Automatic Shooting
Adeena, Sahrish Bibi, [Name not provided] - Lichess Connect: Smart Chessboard via Bluetooth
Afaque Ahmed, Ghulam Hyder, Anusha Zehra
- Radar System with Target Identification and Automatic Shooting
- ⭐ Special Prize: Touch-Based Door Lock System
Yahya Ahmed Zai, Abdul Rafay Rao, Abdul Rafay
Closing Ceremony
The event concluded with:
- Distribution of shields and certificates to the Chief Guest, Guest of Honor, department leadership, judges, and organizing team
- Recognition of student organizers, volunteers, and participants
- Group photos to commemorate the celebration
Arduino Day 2025 at MUET was a celebration of technological creativity, teamwork, and academic excellence—a true testament to the innovative spirit of MUET’s students and faculty.