my stay in czech republic 2009-2012 (part four)

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My Stay in Czech Republic

2009-2012

Part Four

Dr. Muhammad Mushtaq Mangat

July 2012

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Visit of Dresden with Prof Lubos Hes

Prof Lubos Hes had to lecture. He offered me to travel with him. I was lucky. We got a

fast train from Liberec and reached Dresden University Dresden.

After WWII, Dresden remained main part of Eastern Germany. There was no big

development till 1990. However, after unification, there is a tremendous growth in the

city. We could not visit the city and just had an areal view from train. Nevertheless,

train station tells the story of its glory. After getting off from the train, we walked

towards university. It was lunchtime, we had a quick lunch at university Caf and after

than Prof Lubos Hes delivered lecture. I was also present in classroom. Every time, I

listen lecture of Prof Lubos Hes, I get new knowledge. He has a very vast knowledge

and very keen to deliver.

There were very few students in class; I met one person from Pakistan. The act of

university, calling for one lecture a full professor for only few students is quite

impressive. It shows that cost is a secondary issue whereas teaching is first matter.

In the evening, we got again fast train and came to Liberec. During travelling, Prof

Lubos Hes taught me many things, which ultimately helped me a lot.

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Dresden after WWII

Dresedn in 2010


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My Final Exam

As I have written that my area of research was clothing comfort. Our objective was to

develop a new kind of denim, which should keep body warm and dry along with some

contribution in the world of academics.

We used different kinds of weaves, fibres and application of various types of finishes to

develop 180 kinds of denims. It was a great project and took lot of time and efforts. We

did more than 3000 tests of these denims and collected around 100,000 values. After

doing a deep statistical analysis we identified the best one.

The second part of the objective was to develop a model able to predict thermal

resistance of fabric made by using different kinds of fibres under dynamic wet

conditions. It was something new and I did not have any acquaintance with this field.

I started from beginning and finally we developed a model, which was acceptable and

had high agreement with actual values.

After passing my four exams, I was allowed to present my research work before seven

professors. This exam is called state exam. This exam is of comprehensive nature.

People present in jury had different background. This exam was held on Nov 21, 2011.

I passed this exam with full votes. Jury did not ask for any addition in work. Every one

was satisfied with the work. Prof Sayed Ibrahim sent me mail after exam and told that I

should be proud on my original work. I am much thankful to God for his countless

blessings.

After passing exam, I was allowed to submit my thesis. Before that I wrote a research

paper on my model. I showed it to Prof Militky. He planed to improve it and took many

days. He did lot of changes and made a paper for a journal. However, he allowed me to

proceed with my original work.

I wrote my final report and showed to my both supervisors. I got their intellectual input

and finally submit in the end of Feb 2012. Meanwhile, we had our new department

secretary. Ms. Daniela Brzezinova. She had very kind nature and always ready to help

and support. I much obliged.

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According to university rules, I had to submit a short version, which is called

autorefraat. I wrote around 20 pages in a prescribed format and submitted. Finally I

received e mail related to my final exam, my defense on May 18 at 9:30 AM.

It gave me happiness and little pressure. I was thankful to God who took me this point. I

reached on May 15 evening. Adnan Mazari arranged every thing and I spend two days

in preparing my final presentation. Prof Lubos Hes was in Turkey. He came on May 17

evening. He advised me to take deep sleep before exam day.

May 18, 2012, My Defense Day

Final day came, which was much awaited. I prepared myself. Made my presentation

ready and reach around 8:45 AM in my department. I met with Prof Lubos Hes, he

encouraged me, I met many people, everyone gave happy and saying me good luck.

Larisa wrote it for me. I reached in Building A along with Prof Lubos Hes and found a

small hall. One person helped me for multimedia. There were nine professors in jury.

Prof Neckar was head. There were many PhD students present there. It was open to

public. Prof Milyky, Prof Bajzik, Dean and secretary were also present.

I am thankful to God and was confident. After introduction, I started my presentation.

It took 30 minutes. After than my reviewers read their report and raised question. Both

reports were in my favor. I answered the questions. After that other people were

allowed to ask question. Few questions were asked. Finally I was asked to leave the

room for discussion among the jury.

We stood outside and during this time, Prof Militky explained many useful things. After

5 minutes, Ms. Daniela Brzezinova called me inside and whispered that every thing wasOK. I went to Prof Neckar, he congratulated me and told that I had passed exam with

full votes. Happiest moment for me and I said many thanks to my supervisors and

members of jury. I found some water in my eyes and my throat was blocked and unable

to speak lot. All jury members stood and gave respect.

Ms. Daniela Brzezinova told me that I had to go for lunch along with other professors. I

made my first call to my wife and informed her. She became happy. I did not tell to my

wife that I had exam on May 18. It gave me big surprised that she knew it and doing lot

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of prayers. She picked this information from my talk with some one.

I had lunch and then went to department. Prof Lubos Hes was much happy and we

spent sometime together and finally came to hostel. On way back, I took snacks from

the shop. I informed to shop owner, he knew me already.

Finally I put this information on facebook and then lot of congratulations.

My examiner on defense day

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Saying thanks to jury

At dinner after successful defense

May 24, 2012 Degree Awarding day

Ms. Daniela Brzezinova intimated me that Rector would award degree on May 24 at

10:30 in his office. I informed Asif Mangat about this. He came on May 23, morning.

I got pain in my stomach, which became very sever on May 24 morning. I went to

university doctor, she advised me to go hospital and see surgeon. I decided to go

hospital after getting degree.

Asif and me reached at 10:30 we reached in Rector office. Rehan, Honza and Eva were

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also there. Around 10:35 AM, rector gave me degree and we exchanges few sentences.

After this ceremony, Asif, Honza, Eva and took a taxi went to hospital. Pain was sever

and difficult to sit. Doctor checked me, took two x-rays. He informed me about some

blockage and told that we would wait before taking decision of surgery. He advised to

take maximum water and come again in the evening. Thanks God during these 9 hours,

I got little relief and in the evening, he took again x-rays and said that now it is better.

We came back and in next 2-3 days, it became normal.

With Asif on Degree Awarding day

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With Honza, Eva and Rehan on degree awarding day

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Rector giving me the Degree

May 27, 2012, My last day in Czech Republic

Prof Sayed Ibrahim took me from Prague airport on Nov 10, 2009. I asked Prof Sayed

Ibrahim to take me from hostel and drop me on bus stand in Liberec. He agreed. On

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May 26, Rehan and me visited house of Larisa, my mentor in university. She took us

and offered tea and drinks. We met her partner. Her house was in a village and it was a

beautiful place. After spending sometime with her, she dropped us in hostel, where,

Rehan and Zameer were living. In the evening, they planned to have a dinner in city

centre. After having a dinner at Nepali restaurant, we went to Horcove. Our plan was to

take luggage from hostel and stay night with Rehan. We called Prof Sayed Ibrahim, he

said that I am coming and will take your luggage.

Prof Sayed Ibrahim came around 9 PM, we spent good time with him. He took all of us

and dropped in hostel. We said goodbye and greeted each other. Due to my health,

Rehan decided to go with me to airport. This was his great kindness. Next day, morning

we took tram, then bus then tram, then bus and finally reached at Prague airport.

I was happy and obliged to many people who gave lot of support during this period.

After saying many thanks to God, I entered plane having degree in my bag. I have a

tight grip on my bagbecause my PhD degree was in it.

I would say that this part of my life was very useful, productive and full of efforts, for

that I am highly thankful to God. I believe that my job is to work hard, results depends

upon HISAlmighty Allah.

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Leaving hostel on May 27, 2012 having PhD degree in bag

With Prof Ibrahim and Zameer last evening at University Hostel

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University main gates

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