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Dr. Haroon Ur Rashid

Professor

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Academic Degrees

PhD Computational Modelling and Simulation, University of Warwick, UK

MPhil Computer Science, University of Aberystwyth, Wales, UK

MSc Computer Science, University of Aberystwyth, Wales, UK

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

  • Professor: Institute for Art and Culture, SIR, Pakistan. (2024 March 2024 to date)
  • Professor: University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Pakistan. (2021-2024)
  • Associate Professor: Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan. (2017-2020)
  • Dean/Assistant Professor: South Asia University, Pakistan. (2016-2017)
  • Assistant Professor: GC University, Lahore Pakistan. (1994-1999)
  • Lecture: GC University, Lahore, Pakistan. (1987-1994)
  • Teaching Assistant: University of Warwick and Aberystwyth, Wales, UK. (2009-2015, 2000-2006)

JOINING DATE

14-03-2024

BIOGRAPHY

Professor Dr. Haroon Ur Rashid Kayani, a distinguished scholar and innovator in the field of engineering, completed his Ph.D. at the prestigious University of Warwick, UK. His doctoral research was marked by exceptional achievement, earning him the highly competitive Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) award, a testament to the groundbreaking nature of his work. Furthermore, Dr. Kayani’s contributions to applied science were recognized with the esteemed National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Industrial Award, underscoring the practical significance of his research in bridging academic theory with real-world applications.
With a career spanning over three decades, Dr. Kayani has amassed a wealth of experience that seamlessly blends academic rigor with industrial pragmatism. His expertise has been honed through diverse roles across local and international settings, allowing him to develop a truly global perspective on engineering challenges and solutions.
In a culmination of his illustrious career, Dr. Kayani assumed the role of Professor and Head of the School of Informatics and Robotics at the Institute for Art and Culture in March 2024. In this capacity, he leads cutting-edge research and educational initiatives at the intersection of technology, art, and culture. His visionary leadership promises to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive innovation in fields crucial to the future of both industry and academia.”
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CONFERENCES, PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS

  • Engineering and Physical Science Research (EPSRC, University of Warwick, UK) Merit award, 2009-2014.
  • National Physical Laboratory UK, Industrial Award 2009-2012.
  • Merit Scholarship for higher education in Computer Science, Ministry of Education Pakistan, 1996-1999.
  • Supervised Research Theses and Final Year Computer Science & Software Engineering
  • Supervised Research Theses and Final Year Computer Science & Software Engineering
  • Supervised M.Phil. / MS Theses at the university of Lahore Garrion and University of Lahore (Sargodha Sub campus).
  • Supervised MSc. Thesis at the University of Warwick UK.

 

AWARDS AND HONOURS

  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), UK.
  • National Physical Laboratory (NPL), UK.
  • Merit Scholarship for higher education in Computer Science, Ministry of Education Pakistan