Prof. Dr. Mamoona Khan

Professor - School of Art

Academic Degrees

Ph.D. in Fine Arts (2013), University of the Punjab, Lahore

M.Phil. in Fine Arts with Distinction (2009), University of the Punjab, Lahore

M.A. in Fine Arts with Distinction (1985), University of the Punjab, Lahore

Academic Appointment

Over 30 years of teaching and academic administration experience in Fine Arts and Art & Design, including tenures as Professor, Chairperson, and Head of Department. Currently serving in the Department of Fine Arts, COMSATS University, Islamabad, teaching theory courses (September 2025 – to date). Served as Professor and Chairperson, Institute of Visual Arts and Design, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi (2022–2024). Served as Professor and Chairperson, Fine Arts, Rawalpindi Women University (formerly Postgraduate Govt. College for Women, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi) (2015–2022). Served as Head of the Department of Art and Design, Rawalpindi Women University (2010–2022). Served as Associate Professor, Fine Arts, Postgraduate Govt. College for Women, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi (2012–2015). Served as Assistant Professor, Fine Arts, Postgraduate Govt. College for Women, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi (1993–2012). Served as Lecturer, Govt. Vaqar-un-Nisa College for Women, Rawalpindi (1985–1993). Extensive visiting faculty experience at Quaid-i-Azam University (Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations), Fatima Jinnah Women University, and International Islamic University, Islamabad, teaching MSc, MPhil, and PhD-level courses in Art History (2011–2020)

JOINING DATE

21-09-2026

BIOGRAPHY

Prof. Dr. Mamoona is a seasoned academician and administrator with over 35 years of teaching and leadership experience in Fine Arts and Art & Design education across leading institutions in Pakistan. She has served as Professor and Chairperson at the Institute of Visual Arts and Design, Fatima Jinnah Women University, and as Professor, Chairperson, and Head of Department at Rawalpindi Women University, where she led the Department of Fine Arts and later the Department of Art and Design for over a decade. Her academic career spans progressive roles from Lecturer to Professor, reflecting sustained contribution to art education, curriculum development, and departmental leadership. She has also served as visiting faculty at Quaid-i-Azam University's Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations, teaching MSc, MPhil, and PhD-level courses, as well as at Fatima Jinnah Women University and the International Islamic University, Islamabad. She currently teaches theory courses in the Department of Fine Arts at COMSATS University, Islamabad, and serves as visiting faculty at TIAAC, Quaid-i-Azam University.

COURSES TEACHING AT IAC

Art and Design Seminar
Research Methodology
Studio Praxis in Interdisciplinary Art and Design

CONFERENCES, PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS

· Author of Wazir Khan Mosque Rediscovered (2011), a research-based book held in over 29 international university libraries
· Over 60 research papers presented at national and international conferences, including at Khazar University (Azerbaijan), American University Cairo (Egypt), FAST University, NUML, COMSATS University, and Quaid-i-Azam University
· Published research in HEC-recognized journals including Journal of Asian Civilizations (TIAC, QAU), Ancient Pakistan (Peshawar University), Islamic Studies (International Islamic University), and Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences
· Contributing writer for the international magazine Youlin, with multiple published articles and reviews (2024–2026)
· Co-authored recent research on Pakistani Truck Art published in HEC-recognized journals Current Sign and Research Consortium Archive (2026)
· Contributed a book chapter to a Peter Lang publication (co-funded by Erasmus+, European Union), held in the U.S. Congress Library

AWARDS AND HONOURS

· Secured A+ and 1st position in MPhil Fine Arts, nominated for Gold Medal
· Distinction in MA Fine Arts, 2nd overall position, 1st Class 1st in Part-I
· Bronze Medal, 61st Punjab Rowing Championship
· Painting titled "Hamlet" selected for permanent display at Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Islamabad
· Recipient of British Council Cultural Grant (2024); project featured on Scottish television
· HEC-approved PhD Supervisor