The Central Lab at LUMS aspires to be a national center for advanced characterization and analytical techniques. It aims at becoming the go-to place for high-end characterization and analysis for academia and industry within the country. The Lab provides the possibility of consultation and expert analysis from world-class research faculty specializing in chemistry, materials science and spectroscopy at The Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering LUMS. The Central Lab is an ideal melting point of modern scientific tools and ideas.
The Central Lab at LUMS can provide advanced analytical solutions of the following aspects of provided samples:
Equipment Units
Student Projects Yearly
Industry Partnerships
Students Trained
Equipment
A working sample of the equipment students and researchers use day to day.
People
The managers who keep each lab running and support your projects day to day.
Leadership
Director, High Tech Labs · Professor
Oversees strategy, equipment investment, and industry partnerships across all six labs — connecting classroom learning to real engineering practice.
“Our goal is simple: every student should leave having actually built something.”
People
Technicians and support staff available during lab hours to assist with equipment and safety.
Lab Technician
Lab Technician
Lab Assistant
Safety & Compliance Officer
Impact
Practical labs tied directly to core engineering and IT courses, not just theory.
Equipment access and technician guidance for capstone and research projects.
Exposure to the same tools used in fabrication, robotics, and IT industries.
Extended access for students working on independent or club projects.