The People Behind ICON
ICON — the Innovation & Commercialization Network at NUST — is powered by a dedicated team of technologists, IP specialists, program managers, and industry liaisons working to transform research into real-world impact.
The Innovation & Commercialization Network
ICON serves as NUST's central hub for bridging the gap between world-class academic research and industrial application. We orchestrate the full technology transfer lifecycle — from invention disclosure and IP protection to licensing, spin-off creation, and market deployment.
Operating through four interconnected pillars — the Technology Transfer Office (TTO), the Intellectual Property Office (NIPO), the Professional Development Centre (PDC), and the Research Directorate — ICON touches every dimension of NUST's commercial innovation agenda.
Integrity
Transparent, ethical, and accountable in every commercialization decision.
Innovation
Relentlessly pursuing new models of academic-industry collaboration.
Impact
Measuring success by economic value created and problems solved.
Inclusivity
Supporting researchers, students, and startups across all disciplines.
Meet out Team
Dr Hassan Waqar Raja
Director, ICON — NUST
Innovation & Commercialization Network
Mr Salam khan
Head, NIPO — Intellectual Property Office
CIE Building, NUST H-12
Ms. Amna Farooq
Manager, Technology Transfer Office
TTO — Licensing & Commercialization
Dr. Naveed Qadir
Head, Research Directorate
Sponsored Research & Industry Projects