FACULTY OF CCSIS (College of Computer Science & Information Systems)

Computer Science and MIS

Dr. Ejaz Ahmed,Professor of Statistics and Head of Computer Science, has done his PhD in Statistics from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK and MSc in Statistics from the University of Karachi. He has published many research articles in renowned international journals. He has over 27 years of teaching experience at the University of Karachi and IBA.

eahmed@iobm.edu.pk

Dr. Abu Turab Alam, Senior Fellow with the rank of Professor of Computer Science, joined the Institute in January, 2004 and is currently teaching courses in Artificial Intelligence, Automata Theory, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Discrete Mathematics and Management Information Systems. His research interest is in Requirements Engineering and elicitation of software requirements for Software Development using NLP techniques. He has a vast experience of research and teaching in various organizations. At NED University, he has worked as a Systems Manager and improved the IT infrastructure at NED University.

alam@iobm.edu.pk

Saghir Muhammad,Senior Lecturer in Information Systems and Accounting, holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Management Information Systems. He possesses a diploma in Computer Science and a specialized diploma in DBMS. Moreover, he has completed management courses from NIPA and NILAT. His industry experience includes working with Pakistan Steel Mills and Orasoft. He has over ten years of teaching experience at various universities/institutes.

saghir.muhammad@iobm.edu.pk

Sheikh Muhammad Ali, Senior Lecturer in Statistics, earned his MSc in Statistics from the University of Karachi. He has been involved in research and teaching in Mathematics and Statistics. He has almost eighteen years of teaching experience at various institutes. His areas of interest are Quantitative Analysis for Business and Management, Statistical Inference, Advanced Quantitative Methods, College Algebra, and Calculus for Business Decisions.

Shama Siddiqui, Lecturer, Computer Science, holds her MS (Computer Science) from Iqra University and MSC (Applied Physics), with specialization in Electronics) from the University of Karachi. She has teaching experience of 2.5 years Her last appointment was with Air Force College. She has three international publications out of which one has been published in IEEE Proceedings, WiCom, Chengdu, China.

Sobia Younus, Lecturer, Computer Science, holds an MSC in pure Mathematics and BSC Honors in Mathematics from the University of Karachi. She is currently enrolled in an MS program leading to PhD Mathematics from KU. She has two international publications in the International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, India. She has also taught at NUST as visiting faculty.

Najmus Saher Shah, Lecturer in Computer Science, holds an MCS degree and BSc (Honors) in Economics from the University of Karachi and has secured 2nd position in the department. She has three years of teaching experience.

saher.shah@iobm.edu.pk

Asim Iftikhar, Lecturer in Computer Science, holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and is currently enrolled in MS program leading to PhD. He has also done Microsoft Certified Professional Systems Engineer (MCSE). He has eight years of teaching experience in computer related courses. His areas of interest include Digital Communications, E-commerce& Web Development and Graphics Designing.

asim.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk

Lubna Siddiqui, Instructor, Computer Science, is a Gold Medalist in MS Software Engineering from Bahria University and BS in Computer Science from the University of Karachi.

Industrial Engineering

Dr. Mohammad Irshad Khan, Senior Fellow and Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering with the rank of Professor, holds a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma from University of Bradford, UK. He has over 30 years experience of Industry and Management and is a registered consultant of the Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah and SMEDA, Pakistan.

mikhan@iobm.edu.pk

Muammad Moin Uddin Ali Khan, Head of Quality Enhancement cell and Senior Fellow Industrial Engineering and Management, has BSc and BE degrees from University of Karachi and MS in Engineering from University of Missouri, USA. He has been trained in fields of Operations Management, Quality Assurance, Environmental Management, Supply Chain Management and Technology Management from USA, Japan, UK, South Korea, Sweden, Russia, Brazil and Australia. He has been associated with the industry and education for over 34 years. He is certified lead Auditor ISO 9000 QMS and is actively involved in developing Quality Enhancement activities at IoBM in close coordination with the HEC of Pakistan. His research publications are in the areas of advanced materials and has been guest speaker at American and Malaysian Universities.

moinak@iobm.edu.pk

Asif Iqbal, Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering has a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Depaul University, USA, and BE in Electrical Engineering from NED University, with 12 years of professional and 3 years of teaching experience.

asif.iqbal@iobm.edu.pk

Mukhtar Ahmed, Senior Fellow, Industrial Engineering, has MS (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA and BE (Mechanical Engineering) from NED. He has teaching experience of almost 23 years and started his teaching career with NED where his last appointment was as Associate Professor. He also went to Zimbabwe, Harare Polytechnic as Lecturer. He has 4 years working experience with Roti Corporation of Pakistan as Deputy Manager, Technical.

Zeeshan Ellahi Vohra, Lecturer Industrial Engineering, holds an MSc Degree from the University of Manchester. He has specialized in Manufacturing Management, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Consultancy Tools, CAD/CAM, Advanced Machining Technologies and E-Manufacturing. He also holds a BE Mechanical Engineering degree from NED University.

Abdul Shakoor Memon, Adjunct Faculty, Industrial Engineering, is an MSc Engineering from UMIST, Manchester, UK and BE Mechanical from Sindh University. He has also served as an Associate Professor at Sindh University, Jamshoro. He has over 30 years work experience at Sui Southern Gas Co. holding different positions related to his field.

Mathematics and Statistics

Dr. Syed Iftikhar Ali, Senior Fellow with the rank of Professor, holds MS and PhD from England. He has a vast teaching experience and has worked for SUPARCO, University of Benghazi (Libya), FAST Institute of Computer Science (Karachi) and Yanbu Industrial College, Saudi Arabia. He is a chartered Physicist and Member of Institute of Physics (London). His main interests are in the areas of Mathematics, Physics and Numerical Analysis.

syed.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk

Dr. Massarrat Ali Khan, Senior Fellow with the rank of Associate Professor holds MSc in Statistics majoring Operations Research from the University of Karachi, MBA from IBA, Karachi and PhD from Hamdard University, Karachi. He posseses 16 years professional experience in private sector industries in Pakistan and abroad in which he worked with companies such as Philips Electric Company of Pakistan, Al-Futtaim Group of Companies, Juma Al Majid Establishment in UAE and NMC(National Management Consultant) Pakistan. He also has more than 19 years teaching experience in different universities and colleges. He taught at IBA Karachi, Hamdard University, ICMAP, Bahria University, CAMS, Textile Institute of Pakistan and has been associated with IoBM for 14 years as visiting faculty before joining the Institute on a permanent basis. He has conducted several marketing research and business development studies in Pakistan and abroad. His areas of interests are Operations Research for Management, Operations and Production Management, Quantitative Analysis for Business and Management, Statistical Inference and Mathematics.

Mr. Laiq Muhammad Khan,Senior Fellow, Statistics, holds an MSc in Statistics from the University of Karachi. He has over 35 years experience of teaching Statistics. His research interests are Statistical Modeling and Inferential Statistics. He has published research work in many national journals. He has taught as visiting faculty at FAST, Institute of Computer Science Karachi for the period 1995-2001. He has been associated with IoBM as visiting faculty since August, 2000.

Wajahat Ali, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, has an MSc from the University of Karachi. He has been involved in research and teaching in Mathematics and Statistics.

wajahat.ali@iobm.edu.pk

Rizwan Ahmed, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics, has done his MSc in Statistics and MPA (Finance) from the University of Karachi. He has also done his MAS (Applied Economics) from Applied Economics Research Center, University of Karachi. He has six years of teaching experience at various institutes. His areas of interest are Quantitative Analysis for Business and Management, Statistical Inference, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics and Business Finance.

rizwan.ahmed@iobm.edu.pk

Adnan Rauf, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, holds MSc in Industrial and Business Mathematics from the University of Karachi and MS in Industrial Mathematics with specialization in “Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing” from TU Kaiserslautern, Germany in 2004. He has taught at FAST and Hamdard Universities.

Hina Samreen, Instructor in Mathematics holds an MSc in Applied Mathematics and Master’s in Applied Economics from the University of Karachi. She has been actively involved in research related work and assisted Pakistan Institute of Education and Research in the development and preparation of various policy papers in labor management and allied subjects.

hina.samreen@iobm.edu.pk

Mohammed Ather Akhlaq, Instructor in Mathematics and Computer Science, holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from IoBM and is currently pursuing an MPhil program . His research primarily focuses on MIS and technology. He has worked at Standard Chartered Bank in the IT Department and in Jaffer Business Systems as an internee. He had been a Senior Management Analyst at Bearing Point, a multinational management and technology consultants company.

Actuarial Science and Risk Management

Fakhir Musharaf, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department, Actuarial Sciences and Risk Management, holds a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Leicester, UK. His PhD in Risk Management from Edinburgh Napier University UK is in process. He has working experience of 24 years and has worked as an Assistant Manager, Accounts in Cotton Export Corporation and Central Depository Company. He was Manager, Finance and Corporate Affairs in Soorty Enterprises. During his PhD, he also worked with Worech International, UK as a Consultant.

Telecommunication

Izhar Ullah Siddiqui, is a Senior Lecturer in Telecommunication. He holds a BSc degree from the University of Karachi, BE (Elect) from NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi and a Master’s degree in telecommunication engineering. He has taught at NED University and worked as an ADE in the Telegraph & Telephone Department (T&T), Govt. of Pakistan. He has received two years training at Staff College in the field of telecom systems. He has been awarded a scholarship for advanced professional training in the field of telecom system by Deutsche Bundes Post (Germany). In addition to that, he has attended training in M/s Alcatel (France) for (E10B) system, and M/s Huawei (China) and Next Generation Network (NGN). He has more than 25 years experience in handling different telecom projects, maintenance and operation(M&O) work at T&T/ PTCL as an ADE/DE / Director Karachi Multi Exchange Area (KMEA).

Adnan Alam, Lecturer in Telecommunication, holds a Master’s of Computer Science and Master’s of Science in Telecommunication from Hamdard University. He is currently enrolled in PhD in telecommunication.

adnan.alam@iobm.edu.pk

Mujtaba S. Memon, Lecturer, Telecommunication, holds an MSc degree in Communication Technology and Policy from the University of Strathclyde, UK and a BE degree in Electronic Engineering from NED University. He has also completed an Advance Diploma in Software Engineering from Aptech Computer Education. He holds four years of professional experience in organizations like IZON, CYBIZSOL, EURO Support Services and Thistle Hotels.