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Community Service (2024–2025)

Dr. Salman Asghar has actively contributed to community engagement through a diverse set of impactful initiatives at both national and international levels. His work bridges academia and the broader community, especially in design education, innovation, and youth outreach. Key highlights include:

📌 Major Highlights

• Outreach & Recruitment Workshops
  Led and organized six interactive “Design Your Product” workshops as part of Effat University’s school recruitment drive, engaging school students through creative hands-on activities (IADC 2024 and beyond).

• International Collaboration & Global Knowledge Exchange

  • Organized and hosted a guest lecture by Dr. George Torrens (Loughborough University, UK) on User-Centered Design and Innovation (March 2025).

  • Delivered an online international design thinking workshop for students at Stanford University, titled Design Thinking in Action: From Everyday Objects to AI-Powered Innovation (Feb 2025).

• Academic Contribution as Jury and Evaluator
  Served as a jury member and evaluator for multiple design studios, capstone projects, and the 6th Undergraduate Research Forum (UGRF), including assessment roles for mid-term, final-term, and grade appeal committees within the College of Architecture & Design.

• Workshops and Lectures for School and Public Audiences

  • Delivered targeted online lectures to school students to enhance design literacy and encourage enrollment in creative fields.

  • Conducted a specialized workshop at the Biennale titled Designing with Islamic Art – From Pattern to Prototype, contributing to national-level cultural and educational discourse.

• Program and Partnership Development

  • Played a role in academic partnership development between Effat University and Georgia Tech University through collaborative meetings and online sessions.

  • Participated in Ministry-level program support for a Diploma in Graphic Design.

👨‍🎓 Engagement Summary

• Total School Workshops Organized: 6

• Total Students Engaged (School & University): Over 50

• International Collaborations: 3

• Committee & Jury Roles: 8

• Workshops, Seminars, and Lectures Conducted: 10+​