STAFF REPORTER
PESHAWAR : Umaira Bilal, a PhD scholar in the Department of Textile and Clothing at the College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar, has successfully defended her doctoral research thesis on the eco-friendly coloration of natural fabrics.
Her research thesis was titled “Eco-friendly Colouration of Natural Fabrics with Binary Extracts of Selected Plant Wastes.” The study explored environmentally friendly methods of dyeing natural fabrics using combined extracts obtained from selected plant waste materials.
The research was supervised by Professor Dr. Shehnaz Khattak. Faryal Yousaf served as the internal examiner, while Assistant Professor Dr. Muhammad Owais from the Department of Fibre and Textile Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, served as the external examiner.
On the occasion, GSA Committee Coordinator Dr. Sidra Ali and Dr. Zaheen Anjum congratulated Umaira Bilal on the successful defence of her PhD thesis, appreciated her academic and research efforts, and extended their best wishes for her future endeavours.
Principal of the College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar, Professor Dr. Shazia Ghulam Mahmood, approved the thesis in her capacity as convener. She congratulated the scholar and said that high-quality research activities were being successfully carried out in various disciplines of Home Economics at the college.
She further observed that research aligned with modern requirements not only opens new avenues in academia but also plays an important role in scientific advancement and the promotion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Umaira Bilal’s achievement reflects her dedication to higher education and research and highlights the University of Peshawar’s commitment to promoting quality research.
