Islamabad: For Dr. Sami Iqbal from Pakistan, the journey from a master’s student at Southeast University in 2015 to a leading researcher and tech entrepreneur in 2026 is a testament to how academic excellence, when paired with entrepreneurial vision, can create tangible solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Dr. Sami is now an assistant professor at the university’s School of Electronic Engineering and the founder of Enfiniti Innovate, according to a report published by China Economic Net on Wednesday.
The technology startup focuses on smart devices, wearable technologies, AI-assisted preventive healthcare, renewable energy materials, and technology transfer from China to Pakistan and other Belt and Road countries.
Through these roles, Dr. Sami is positioning himself as a bridge between academia and corporate innovation. Specializing in third-generation solar cells and organic materials like perovskites and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Dr. Sami has published nearly 30 papers and filed several patents. His work is backed by a global network of collaborations.
Speaking about China’s dominance in the solar industry, Dr. Sami noted that more than 80 percent of the world’s solar cells and silicon are produced and processed in China.
“Even during my recent four-month sabbatical research visit at McGill University in Montreal, most of the materials we used in those labs were imported from China as R&D raw resources,” he said.
