FACULTY OF CCSIS

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, 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. In the 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.

Kashif Majeed Shah,Lecturer in Computer Science, has hands-on experience in database construction, administration for OLTP processing and Software development in the industry. He has worked at SG Fiber Ltd. as a Senior Software Engineer. He has been teaching for the last four years in various institutions and universities. His area of interests includes Cryptography, Data Warehousing and Data Mining. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Karachi. He is currently enrolled in MS leading to Ph.D program from National University of Computing and Emerging Sciences.

kashif@iobm.edu.pk

Amar Khan, Lecturer in Computer Science, holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Karachi. He is also a Microsoft Certified Professional. He has four years of teaching experience at various degree awarding institutions. He has expertise in Visual Programming Languages and Computer Graphics Technologies. His research interests include the areas of Artificial Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Data Warehousing.

amar.khan@iobm.edu.pk

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

Imran Chughtai, Lecturer in Computer Science, holds a Master’s degree in Computer Networks and Communications from Westminister University, London. He has amassed eight years of industry experience including 3 years working as a software engineer in London. He is currently enrolled in the CISCO program for higher certification. His interests include Computer Networking, Routing and Switching.

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

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

Mr. Laiq Muhammad Khan, Senior Fellow in Statistics, holds an MSc in Statistics from the University of Karachi. He has over 30 years experience, teaching Statistics to undergraduate and graduate students. 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 University.

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 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.

Telecommunication

Dr. Asadullah Shah, is Professor of Telecommunication Engineering and Head of the Department of Telecommunication Engineering & Management. Before Joining IoBM he worked as Head of Telecommunication and CS Departments of Sukkur IBA and Dean faculty of Computer and Management Sciences, Isra University, Hyderabad.  Dr. Shah has a total of 24 years teaching and research experience. He has 44 research publications in International and national journals and conference proceedings. He has produced 4 MPhil and PhD students and currently 4 more students are registered under his guidance. Dr. Shah has done his undergraduate degree in Electronics, Master’s degree in Computer Technology from the University of Sindh, and PhD in Multimedia Communication, from the University of Surrey, England, UK.  His areas of interest are multimedia compression techniques, research methodologies, speech packetization and statistical multiplexing.  He has been teaching courses in the fields of electronics, computers, telecommunications and management sciences.

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