Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh

Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh

  • Designation: Professor/ Director ORIC/ HOD
  • Department: Basic and Applied Chemistry
Faculty
  • FOST
Brief Profile

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh is Head of Department of Basic and Applied Chemistry and Director ORIC at the University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, Pakistan, and Adjunct Professor of Chemistry/Nanomaterials at Shandong University of Science and Technology, China. With over 25 years of professional experience in research, teaching, and academic leadership, he has made significant contributions to the fields of chemistry and nanotechnology. He also served as a TWAS Postdoctoral Fellow at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, Read More

Dr. Babar Hussain

Dr. Babar Hussain

  • Designation: Associate Professor
  • Department: Biotechnology
Faculty
  • FOST
Brief Profile

Dr. Babar Hussain has been working in the capacity of Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology since September 2021. He completed his MS in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in 2013. He earned his PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering from Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey, during 2014-2018. He worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sabanci University from 2018-2019, after working there as a Teaching and Research Assistant from Read More

Dr. Muhammad Naveed

Dr. Muhammad Naveed

  • Designation: Professor
  • Department: Biotechnology
Faculty
  • FOST
Brief Profile

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naveed is a globally acclaimed academic and researcher, ranked among the top 2% scientists worldwide by Stanford University and Elsevier. He earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology (Bioinformatics) from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Bioinformatics at Jiangsu University, China. A recipient of both the HEC Indigenous and IRSIP scholarships, he was named Best Ph.D. (IRSIP) Scholar of the Year (2013) and honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of QAU (2017). In 2025, he was selected Read More

Dr. Sumera Zaib

Dr. Sumera Zaib

  • Designation: Professor
  • Department: Basic and Applied Chemistry
Faculty
  • FOST
Brief Profile

Dr. Sumera Zaib is serving as Professor in the Department of Basic and Applied Chemistry at the University of Central Punjab, Lahore. She earned her M.Phil. (2010) and PhD in Biochemistry (2016) from Hazara University, and completed a DAAD-funded research fellowship at the University of Bonn, Germany. She worked as an Assistant Professor (IPFP) at International Islamic University, Islamabad from August 2017 to August 2018. She has successfully produced a book, 8 book chapters and >200 meritorious publications in highly Read More

Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Shad

Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Shad

  • Designation: Dean FOE
  • Department: Mechanical Engineering
Faculty
  • FOE
Brief Profile

Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Shad is working as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at UCP, Lahore. He holds PhD from the University of INSA, Toulouse, France with specialization in Applied Mechanics. His research work was in linear and nonlinear rotor-dynamics and composite rotors. He obtained his Master’s, degree in Mechanical Engineering from INSA/SUPAERO, France. During his Masters, he conducted research on nonlinear auto parametric systems. He has been a member of some of the highly ranked research groups in France Read More

Prof Dr. Kafeel Ahmed

Prof Dr. Kafeel Ahmed

  • Designation: Professor, HOD
  • Department: Civil Engineering
Faculty
  • FOE
Brief Profile

Prof. Dr. Kafeel Ahmed graduated from University of Engineering and Technology Lahore with distinction. He obtained his Master of Science Degree in Structural Engineering from same University. He completed his PhD in Structural Engineering from UET Lahore with training from University of Leipzig Germany. His area of specialization was bond performance of Ultra High Strength Concrete flexural members. He is a member of America Society of Civil Engineer since 2015 and accredited Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. He has published Read More

Dr. Muhammad Babur

Dr. Muhammad Babur

  • Designation: Associate Professor
  • Department: Civil Engineering Department
Faculty
  • FOE
Brief Profile

Dr. Muhammad Babur is working as an Associate Professor in Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Central Punjab. His qualifications include B.Sc. Civil Engineering from UET Lahore, M.Sc. Hydropower Engineering from Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Engineering UET Lahore, Ph.D. Water Engineering and Management from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand and post-doctrate, Water Engineering and Management from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Babur has worked with some of the best professionals in the field Read More

Jalil Asghar Mirza

Jalil Asghar Mirza

  • Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Department: FOE/EE
Faculty
  • FOE
Brief Profile

Engr. Jalil Asghar Mirza is a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in telecommunications, industrial automation, and engineering education. He holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering specialization) and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Communication) from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. Currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Central Punjab, he has taught and mentored students in a wide range of subjects including Industrial Electronics, Process Read More

Dr. Farhat Abdullah

Dr. Farhat Abdullah

  • Designation: Assistant Professor
  • Department: English
Faculty
  • FOLL
Brief Profile

Dr. Farhat Abdullah has an active career in teaching and research spanning over a decade, with experience in various roles at higher education institutions. In 2018, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan awarded her a Faculty Development Program Scholarship for her PhD studies. She also undertook a research fellowship at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, where she also gained teaching experience at the undergraduate level. She has presented research papers at numerous international conferences, both in Pakistan and Read More

Naveed Ahmad Khan

Naveed Ahmad Khan

  • Designation: Principal Lecturer
  • Department: English
Faculty
  • FOLL
Brief Profile

Naveed Ahmad Khan completed an MS in Applied Linguistics from UMT, Lahore. He is currently serving at UCP as Principal Lecturer in Linguistics in FOLL.  He has a vast experience of teaching in public and private sector institutions of Lahore. Moreover, he has provided coaching to CSS aspirants in preparing English composition and Essay writing. His areas of interest in linguistics are society, language, and culture. Area(s) of Expertise Types of Consultancy Services Offered Industry relevant to expertise Name of Read More