Department Of Computer Science,
GC University,
Katchery Road, Lahore 5400
+92 111-000-010 Ext:269
GC University,
Katchery Road, Lahore 5400
+92 111-000-010 Ext:269
Research can be defined as the search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, with an open mind, to establish novel facts, usually using a scientific method. The primary purpose for applied research (as opposed to basic research) is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe.
Scientific research relies on the application of the scientific method, a harnessing of curiosity. This research provides scientific information and theories for the explanation of the nature and the properties of the world around us. It makes practical applications possible. Scientific research is funded by public authorities, by charitable organizations and by private groups, including many companies. Scientific research can be subdivided into different classifications according to their academic and application disciplines.
Artistic research, also seen as 'practice-based research', can take form when creative works are considered both the research and the object of research itself. It is the debatable body of thought which offers an alternative to purely scientific methods in research in its search for knowledge and truth.
Research. (18 February 2011). Retrieved February 24, 2011, from http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research
GC University Lahore has played a truly pioneering role in promoting research and inquiry in the country, particularly in the disciplines of physical and biological sciences. The University has a reputation of academic excellence based on an impressive record of achievement in teaching and research. The research carried out by such scholars in the department of Botany as Dr. Sultan Ahmad had been acknowledged internationally. The work carried out in theoretical physics by Dr. Abdus Salam, who studied in this University and later chaired the Department of Mathematics, won him a Nobel Prize. Equally significant for the country was Dr. Rafi Muhammad Chaudhry, who founded the Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) at the University. In the field of Arts (Humanities) people like Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Dr. Muhammad Ajmal and many others are stars of this institution.
Though, GC University, Lahore has a long and established tradition of research, emphasize is now shifted to the quality of output. Accordingly, we have re-designed our research programmes across disciplines to make this work meaningful and academically rewarding.
GC University allocates fairly large sum of money for the research projects of all departments and the allocation has been substantially increased over the years. This year GC University research allocation is Rs. 6.0 Million in addition to the research grants given by HEC, the Science Foundation, PTCL and other agencies. Consequently, we have managed to constantly improve the quality of research work in physical and social sciences besides increasing the scope of research activities. This work is carried out under the supervision of GC University Advanced Studies and Research Board.
At present, twelve foreign professors are working in different departments of GC University, Lahore on long-term basis. Some foreign professors are expected to join very soon. We also had a number of foreign visiting professors last year, who taught short courses in different disciplines during the academic session. Their presence on our campus has reinvigorated academic programmes and strengthened research activities.