| Speaker: | Dr. Hammad Ather |
| Session Topic: | How To Do Meaningful Research? |
| Date: | September 16, 2023 |
Dr. Hammad initiated his talk by deconstructing the term “meaningful” in the context of research, shedding light on multiple possible interpretations. He cautioned against an excessive reliance on specific metric-based indicators and the potential dystopian peril of transforming research into a gamified endeavor in the future. Dr. Hammad emphasized that meaningful research should possess qualities such as comprehensibility, validity, relevance, and it should serve as an intellectual pursuit that imparts a sense of genuine worth to those involved in its pursuit.