Arch (UET, Lahore), PhD ( University of Sheffiled, UK)

Prof. Dr. Syed Tauseef Ahmad is a renowned educationist in the field of architecture and urban design. He graduated from the School of Architecture, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, and received his Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Sheffield, UK. He started his career as a lecturer at the UET in 1979.  He has been teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Pakistan and Malaysia, both in the public and private sector Universities. He has traveled widely. He has supervised more than one thousand undergraduate and post-graduate theses in Pakistan and abroad. He has published research papers in international journals and presented them at international conferences. His interest is in sustainable architecture and the use of digital media in Architecture. He established a School of Architecture at the University of Lahore which became known in a noticeably short period for the quality of its graduates. He is now part of the growing faculty of the Institute of Art and Culture, Lahore.

M.Sc. In Urban Management and Development, Institute of Housing and Urban Development Studies, Rotterdam, Netherlands 

B.Arch NCA, Lahore Pakistan. M.Sc. Construction Management, City University London, London, United Kingdom.

Master of Interior Design – National College of Arts

Post-Doctoral Research-Southern Illinois University, USA(2007)

Pre-Doctoral Research (Turkey)

HEC Fellowship (UK)

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Khan is Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Institute for Art and Culture, Lahore. He is also working as Dean of the School of Digital and Cinematic Art. Previously, he was associated with Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Dr. Khan remained chairman of the Department of Communication Studies at BZU for 11 years. He also worked as Director of Academics, Director of Students Affairs and Chairman Affiliation Committee of the university.  He carries over 34 years of teaching and research experience at the university level. He has been visiting scholar at foreign and national universities. Dr. Khan holds Masters in Mass Communication with distinction, a doctorate in Mass Communication and Post-doctorate from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (USA). Dr. Khan completed fellowships from Turkey and the United Kingdom in the field of Mass Communication. He also got a fellowship in Broadcast Journalism from Staffordshire University, UK. He has vast experience in supervising theses at Masters, MPhil, and Ph.D. levels. Dr. Khan has authored more than 40 research papers published in national and international research journals. He also presented research articles at several international conferences. Dr. Khan participated in mass communication-related conferences, workshops, and seminars around the country as well. He is a member of the Board of Studies/Selection Boards as an expert on Mass Communication at several universities in Pakistan as well as a member of various committees of academic nature. He also worked as Secretary-HEC National Curriculum Revision Committee for Mass Communication.

Zafar M Khokhar is a seasoned professional, pedagogist & researcher in the field of IT and the Gaming Industry, having more than 20 years of diversified National and International experience in countries like the USA, Oman, Kuwait, etc., specializing in Game Design, along with IT, ERP, Project Management, Agile, Graphics Design. Vast experience in teaching and mentoring students from a life-changing aspect. He is an independent researcher and co-author. He always focuses on, bridging the gap between academia and Industry.

Asst Prof. Uroob Rubbani graduated with a distinction from University College of Art and Design. She has eight years of experience working with different software houses. She started her career as a designer at Ozi Technology and has experience handling design teams in agency. She had privilege of handling 2d art styles of different game genres as well as was involved in research of different projects. One of the project thereafter she did in an INGO was of edutainment genre directed at schools catering underprivileged students where History and Geography was taught to students within a game. In Abacus Consulting, She designed User Interface of Ufone Upaisa app. Currently She is working as an assistant professor at School of Digital and Cinematic Arts (SADA), Institute for Arts & Culture, Lahore.

Shamroz Aziz Khan is a VisualArtist/Motion Designer who has expertise in Conventional and Digital arts. He is currently Lecturer in school of digital and cinematics arts, Institute for Art & Culture. Teaching conventional art leading to digital transformation in animations and motion design. He completed his Bachelors in Fine Arts from Punjab University, College of art and design, and Master’s in Multimedia arts – Animation Design from National college of Arts. His personal artwork revolves around the concept of Psychoanalysis, the transition in a person’s life from conscious to sub-conscious phase and vice versa. 

Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Arts with a double major, Theatre and Visual Arts, Ohio University, USA
MFA Painting (Gold Medalist), Punjab University, Pakistan

MFA (PU) Gold Medalist

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Shahida Manzoor (gold medallist) is the first Pakistani woman who earned her Ph.D. (2003) from Ohio University, the USA in Interdisciplinary Arts with a double major, Theatre and Visual Arts. She is considered one of the renowned artists in Pakistan. Started teaching at Punjab University and taught for four years at Ohio University, USA. She initiated Ph.D. and MPhil programs for the first time at Punjab University, College of Art and Design. As a Coordinator of the Research Centre, College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab, she supervised 12 doctoral students and more than 50 MPhil, and MFA students. Published 20 research papers in HEC-recognized journals. Her major areas of research are; History of Art, Art Criticism, Architecture, and Aesthetics. Served as Principal College of Art & Design from 2014 to 2020. In this capacity, she has supervised some of the major architectural projects including the first-ever Renovation of the Grand Hall of Punjab University and Lecture Theatre. Moreover PC-1 for a new block, development of new block and computer labs.Dr. Shahida Manzoor played an active role in developing curriculums for Ph.D. and MPhil programs. Dr. Shahida is a member of Syndicate (University of Sahiwal), a permanent member of the Selection Board (Women University, Sialkot), Academic Council (University of Punjab), and a member of the Board of Studies (GC University Faisalabad, GC University Lahore, and Women University Rawalpindi). She has exhibited artworks in numerous national and international group shows along with 2 solo shows. She is the recipient of the COT scholarship and the Shakir Ali Award.

Bachelor in Graphic Design, NCA. Pakistan. Informal Visitor, B. A. (Hons) Graphic design, Specialism in Animation, Univerity of Humberside, England

MA Multimedia Art, NCA MFA Graphic Design, PU

MFA Visual Arts diploma – NCA Bachelor in fine art majoring in painting from the College of Art & Design at University of the Punjab 

Ph.D. (Information Technology) – 2020 International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), KL, Malaysia
MS (Computer Science) – 2003 University of the Punjab, Pakistan
OCP (Oracle Certified Professional) – 2000 (Oracle Corporation)

Oracle Certified Internet Application Developer 6/6i
Post Graduate Diploma (Software Engineering) – 1999 Software Engineering

BIOGRAPHY:

HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor.  A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and a skilled multi-certified and multi-disciplinary IT professional with more than 20 years of teaching experience in the fields of Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Systems. More than 10 years of hands-on experience in developing and managing Information System projects. Expertise in Project Management, Software  Engineering, Requirements Engineering, System Analysis & Design, Database Management, Development & Administration, Information Systems Control & Audit, Information Systems Architecture, IT Ethics & Society, Communication Skills, etc. Possesses sound knowledge and experience related to the Information Systems Development Life Cycle and familiarity with IT & IS Project Management procedures. His latest research developments are related to Knowledge Management and Requirements Engineering.

MS in Computer Engineering from UET Taxila.  BS in Computer Engineering from Comsats Abbottabad. 

Victor admitted for MASTER OF LAWS and PhD by the Senate in the University of London.

MS in Computer Science from California State University, Los Angeles

BSC in Computer Systems Engineering from Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology