Established in 2015, the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan (MNSUAM) is dedicated to advancing Pakistan’s agricultural mechanization and agro-industrial sectors through innovation, research, and technology development. The department plays a pivotal role in transforming conventional agriculture into a modern, sustainable, and knowledge-driven enterprise, aligning its objectives with the University’s vision of achieving excellence in agricultural and allied sciences.

The department offers a diverse range of academic programs, including B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering, B.Sc. Agro-Industrial Engineering Technology, and B.Sc. Remote Sensing and GIS at the undergraduate level, along with M.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural Engineering, M.Sc. (Hons.) Agro-Industrial Engineering Technology, and M.Sc. (Hons.) Energy Systems Engineering at the graduate level. These programs are designed to produce skilled engineers and technologists capable of addressing modern challenges in agricultural production, industrial processing, environmental sustainability, and renewable energy utilization.

With a strong focus on applied research and innovation, the department has developed several indigenous technologies such as the Floppy Irrigation System, Cotton Stalk Puller Shredder, Compost Turner, Small Tractor and Multi-Crop Planter, Bio-Slurry Injector, Solar Desiccant Dryer, Tractor-Mounted Rotatable Biomass Shredder, High-Efficiency Seed Drill (Combo), and Micro Plot Seeder. To date, the department has submitted eight patents to IPO Pakistan, reflecting its commitment to technological advancement and commercialization.

The faculty members have consistently secured competitive research grants, with four ongoing projects worth approximately Rs. 30 million and eleven completed projects totaling Rs. 50 million. The department also maintains strong linkages with industries, promoting collaboration in research, product development, and student training to ensure that its graduates are well-prepared to meet the evolving demands of the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors.

Through its academic excellence, research innovation, and industrial partnerships, the Department of Agricultural Engineering continues to contribute significantly toward achieving national goals of food security, sustainable development, and a knowledge-based economy.