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About Us
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Center for Advanced Studies in
Telecommunication (CAST) was established on 12 December 2007 as an independent research
institute committed to quality research in the area of telecommunication. CAST has
been directly funded by higher education commission HEC of Pakistan. Establishment
of CAST has ensured long term continuity of quality and industry relevant research. |
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Since there
is a absence of any meaningful
dialogue and collaboration between regional industry and universities, CAST has
been developed with an aim to use it as an interface between university-based telecommunication
activities and regional telecom industry, government and community groups. CAST
from its inception has been focused on developing strong industry links, with specific
regard to the practical implementation and realization of telecommunication technologies.
In this regard CAST has established a marketing department for establishing and
maintaining mutually beneficial commercial collaboration with local telecom industry.
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The mission of CAST is to provide a
prominent service to society by promoting quality research in telecommunication
by virtue of its highly competent faculty and staff, state-of-art research facilities,
mutual relationship with regional industry and by providing an intellectually stimulating
environment for post graduate study. CAST is a dynamic research center drawing in
talented researchers from the world over and reacting rapidly to the changing technology. |
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Main objectives of CAST: |
• To conduct quality research in the
filed of telecommunication with the aim of solving technical problems confronting
telecommunication sector.
• To provide high quality post graduate education and training in the field of telecommunication
in order to meet the demand for professionals in modern telecommunication technology.
• To provide technical expertise in the form of consultation services, feasibility
studies and technology assessment studies.
• To conduct seminars workshops and conferences relevant to telecommunication.
• To act as a think tank for conceiving new programs for the promotion of ICT in
the country.
• Establishing strong linkages with the National Telecom Sector. |
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Key Research Groups: |
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CAST will serve as a hub of research
and development activities required to be carried out to meet the changing and growing demands of the national telecommunication sector. The current research and development
at the moment focuses on these key research areas:
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• Design Methodology and Rapid Prototyping
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• Next Generation Networks Group
• Low Power Mobile Architecture Group
• Optical Communication Research Group
• Sensor Networks Group
• Bio Inspired Advanced IT system
• Automotive systems Group |
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The important aspect in this regard
is that through the multitude of skilled professionals in many different subjects
within the institute and the interactions with regional telecom operators, the institute
will contribute considerably to innovation in many dimensions required for the establishment
of a viable and progressive telecommunication industry.
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