At Superior University, Research, Innovation, and Commercialization are guided by the virtues of the Character Mastery Framework, which forms the foundation of our approach to knowledge production and exchange. We believe that research must serve a higher purpose — fulfilling the true meaning of life that emanates from a Belief in Allah.
Virtues such as Honesty and Integrity, Responsibility and Accountability, and Justice and Fairness are embedded within our institutional policies, ensuring ethical research conduct. The university’s research ecosystem also cultivates Patience and Gratitude, Empathy and Compassion, Humility and Service, and Forgiveness and Reconciliation — virtues that shape both personal growth and scholarly excellence.
Over the past year, Superior University achieved remarkable progress in strengthening its research culture and ecosystem. The university witnessed:
- A significant rise in externally funded research projects
- Interdisciplinary collaborations across faculties
- Commercialization of three researcher-led innovations through industry partnerships
- Expansion of intellectual property filings
- Capacity-building workshops and industry-academia linkage events enhancing engagement and visibility
The Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) has built a supportive environment enabling faculty, students, and researchers to thrive — from grant applications and ethics approvals to publication, IP protection, and commercialization.
In 2024, ORIC advanced to the “X Category” recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), reflecting substantial growth in research quality and impact.
Key Research Highlights
- 239 Capacity-Building Activities
- 30+ Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
- 12 Superior Research Journals
- 1927 Scopus-Indexed Publications
- 103.6 Million PKR Research Revenue
- 1141 Research Collaborations
- 31 Conferences
- 11 Intellectual Property Registrations
3500+ Postgraduate Researchers
