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Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering

Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS is the first private research school of science and engineering in Pakistan. In higher education, the term research school refers to a model of teaching and scholarship practised by some of the best institutions in the world where the primary function of the university is to create and disseminate new knowledge. SBASSE has consciously modelled itself along the lines of the world’s top research schools and has a highly qualified faculty to accomplish its mission. The hallmark of SBASSE is its no-boundaries philosophy, which encourages cross-disciplinary collaborations not only between various disciplines at SBASSE but also those offered by other Schools at LUMS.

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From Smart Glasses to Smart Infrastructure

**Four A* publications redefining…**

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From Smart Glasses to Smart Infrastructure

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Four A* publications redefining privacy, sustainability, and intelligence at the systems level
Over the past six months, Dr. Naveed Anwar Bhatti, Assistant Professor of Computer Science (CS) at SBASSE, has published four papers in A*-ranked international venues, including SenSys, PerCom, CHI and WWW, with acceptance rates ranging from approximately 15 to 25%. As Dr. Hamad Alizai, Chair of the Department of CS, notes, “By any global standard, this is an exceptional research accomplishment by an early-career faculty researcher. […] This body of work places LUMS CS firmly on the global research map at the highest level.”

A particularly distinctive aspect of this work is that undergraduate (BS) students carried out the the core research across all four papers. As Dr. Naveed Bhatti explains, “Through courses such as Directed Research Projects and Directed Coursework, our undergraduate students are able to work closely with faculty on active research problems for course credit. This creates an ecosystem where students are exposed to real research questions early on, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to work competitive at leading international venues.” He is looking forward to his students presenting their papers at the upcoming conferences.

Together, these works address a unifying challenge at the heart of modern computing: how to design intelligent systems that are not only powerful, but also responsible, efficient, and sustainable.

Automating efficiency in batteryless IoT systems

The first of these papers, published at SenSys 2025, addresses one of the hardest problems in embedded systems: how to run useful computation on devices that have no batteries and no reliable power source. Batteryless IoT devices harvest small amounts of energy from their environment, such as light, vibration, or radio signals, but lose power frequently and unpredictably. To cope, these systems rely on intermittent computing, repeatedly saving and restoring program state, a process that consumes precious energy and limits what such devices can realistically do.
In “CheckMate: LLM-Powered Approximate Intermittent Computing,” Abdur-Rahman Ibrahim Sayyid-Ali, Abdul Rafay and Muhammad Abdullah Soomro, under the supervision of Drs. Hamad Alizai and Naveed Bhatti introduce CheckMate, a framework that fundamentally changes how efficiency is achieved in these systems.
Instead of focusing solely on reducing checkpointing overhead, CheckMate reduces the energy cost of computation itself by automatically introducing carefully controlled approximations—small, bounded reductions in accuracy that significantly lower energy use.

What makes CheckMate distinctive is that it automates a process that previously required deep expert knowledge. Using large language models (LLMs), the system identifies where approximation is safe and meaningful, generates candidate code modifications, and then rigorously validates them. Bayesian optimization is used to tune energy–accuracy trade-offs, ensuring that efficiency gains do not compromise correctness beyond user-defined limits.
Across six IoT applications, CheckMate reduces power cycles by up to 60 percent with minimal accuracy loss, enabling more useful work to be completed between power failures.
By making approximate intermittent computing scalable, reliable, and developer-friendly, this work opens the door to more capable batteryless systems supporting long-term, maintenance-free deployments in sensing, monitoring, and embedded intelligence.

Privacy by default for smart glasses

As camera-equipped smart glasses move rapidly into everyday use, they introduce new privacy risks—particularly for bystanders who may be recorded without notice or consent. In two complementary papers, Dr. Naveed and his students rethink how privacy should be embedded into wearable devices from the ground up.
In their PerCom 2026 paper, “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t: Consent-Driven Privacy for Smart Glasses”, Yahya Khawaja, Eman Nabeel, Sana Humayun, Eruj Javed, under the supervision of Drs. Hamad Alizai and Naveed Bhatti and in collaboration with Dr. Kathrina Krombholz (CISPA) introduce SITARA, a privacy-by-default architecture for smart glasses.

Instead of relying on warning lights or after-the-fact blurring, SITARA enforces on-device face blurring at the moment of capture, ensuring that raw footage of bystanders is never exposed. For wearers, the system offers synthetic face replacement, preserving social context without revealing identity. Crucially, any restoration of original footage is possible only through cryptographic consent from the bystander, preventing misuse even by malicious wearers. A working prototype demonstrates that such strong privacy guarantees are feasible on wearable-class hardware, with manageable energy and storage costs.
Building on this systems work, the CHI 2026 paper, “See Me If You Can: A Multi-Layer Protocol for Bystander Privacy with Consent-Based Restoration,” by Yahya Khawaja, Shirin Rehman, in collaboration with Dr. Kathina Krombholz and her PhD students Divyanshu Bhardwaj, Alexander Ponticello, under the supervision of Dr Hamad and Naveed, investigate how such privacy mechanisms are perceived by real users.

Through qualitative interviews with both smart-glass wearers and bystanders, the study reveals a clear tension: bystanders strongly support mandatory opt-in privacy protections, while wearers recognize their importance but desire more context-aware flexibility. The findings highlight that consent is not merely a technical switch, but a social negotiation—one that technology can help mediate if designed thoughtfully.
Measuring the sustainability of AI-powered search

Beyond wearables, Dr. Naveed’s research also examines the broader infrastructure impacts of modern AI systems. In a WWW 2026 paper, “Are LLM Web Search Engines Sustainable? A Web-Measurement Study of Real-Time Fetching”, his students, Abdur-Rehman Ibrahim Sayyid-Ali and Daanish Uddin Khan, present the first large-scale measurement study of how LLM-based answer engines interact with the open web.
Unlike traditional search engines that rely on cached indices, many LLM-based systems fetch web pages in real time for every query.
By instrumenting commercial systems such as ChatGPT and Claude across 1,000 queries, the study shows that these engines function as meta-search layers, repeatedly fetching top-ranked pages with minimal reuse. This design leads to significant redundant network traffic, shifting infrastructure costs onto publishers—particularly smaller websites. The paper argues that sustainability must become a first-class design goal for AI-powered search and proposes concrete solutions such as shared caching, transparent retrieval standards, and publisher controls.

A shared vision

Across wearables, web infrastructure, and embedded systems, these four papers share a common vision: advanced computing systems must be designed with responsibility, efficiency, and human impact at their core. Together, they position LUMS at the forefront of research shaping how emerging technologies are deployed safely, sustainably, and at scale.

Behind the 2025 Nobel Prizes - Insights from SBASSE

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Behind the 2025 Nobel Prizes - Insights from SBASSE

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Last week’s Wednesday Lecture Series at SBASSE brought the global excitement of the 2025 Nobel Prizes to the LUMS’ Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) Auditorium, where students, faculty, and staff from LUMS Community gathered for an engaging set of short talks designed to make frontier science accessible to all.

Dr. Shaper Mirza, from the Department of Life Sciences, Dr. Muhammad Faryad from the department of Physics, and Dr. Qandeel Almas from the department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering curated a trio of 20 minute lectures, each distilling the essence of a Nobel-winning breakthrough and offering a glimpse into its scientific and societal significance.

Dr. Shaper Mirza opened the session with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, guiding the audience through the elegant logic of the immune system and the landmark discoveries that have shaped our understanding of immune regulation. Her engaging explanations provided a window into how foundational research continues to inform modern medicine.

Taking the stage next, Dr. Qandeel Almas unraveled the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, celebrating the pioneers of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs). With clarity and enthusiasm, she illustrated how these extraordinary materials—capable of capturing gases, purifying water, and enabling novel applications from climate resilience to medicine—represent one of the most transformative scientific innovations of our time.

The final talk, delivered by Dr. Muhammad Faryad, delved into the Nobel Prize in Physics, tracing the journey from early quantum principles to the modern era of macroscopic quantum circuits. Through vivid examples and historical insights, he highlighted how quantization and tunnelling—once observed only in microscopic systems—now underpin technologies at the frontier of quantum computing.
The atmosphere throughout the afternoon was lively and inquisitive, with a strong turnout from across the SSE community. The session succeeded in its aim, offering a concise, thoughtful, and accessible exploration of why this year’s Nobel-winning work matters.

The Wednesday Lecture Series that we host at LCE Auditorium in SBASSE continues to be a vibrant space where science is not only shared but celebrated.

How Organisms Evolve without Changes in DNA Sequence

For nearly a century, evolutionary biology…

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How Organisms Evolve without Changes in DNA Sequence

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For nearly a century, evolutionary biology has been shaped by Modern Synthesis, or Neo-Darwinism. This framework rests on the idea that changes in DNA sequences, mutations, are the fundamental drivers of adaptation and the vast diversity of life we see today. Through natural selection and genetic drift, genetic variation is filtered, refined, and passed down across generations.
But a new study published in Nature Plants suggests that the story of evolution has another chapter. Researchers have found that plants can influence traits and evolve without altering their DNA sequence at all. Instead, they use chemical modifications called methylation tags. Much like sticky notes on the pages of a book, these tags do not rewrite the text itself but signal which parts are most important to read.
The study was led by Dr. Zaigham Shahzad, Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, SBA School of Science and Engineering, LUMS, and Dr. Daniel Zilberman, Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology, Austria, in collaboration with researchers from John Innes Center, Norwich, UK, and Michigan State University, US. The team studied Arabidopsis thaliana, a small mustard-like plant widely used in biology, to distinguish the effects of genetic mutations from those of epimutations, changes in DNA methylation patterns, on natural phenotypic variation. Analyzing gene expression across more than 10,000 genes in 625 natural genotypes, the researchers showed that heritable DNA methylation explains as much phenotypic diversity as conventional genetic mutations.
Through further genetic analyses, they uncovered that gene body methylation plays a key role in regulating gene expression. By tracking methylation patterns, they could identify genes linked to important traits such as nutrient uptake, flowering time, and plant fitness. Remarkably, their “epigenome-wide association” mapping approach proved 1.5 times more precise than traditional genome-wide association methods.
One striking advantage of this epigenetic system lies in its speed. While genetic mutations occur slowly, epimutations happen at rates 100,000 times higher, allowing plants to experiment with traits without making permanent genetic changes. This ability is particularly valuable in rapidly changing environments.

The researchers also found evidence that plants are already putting this system to use. In regions with higher levels of nitrogen dioxide, which is a pollutant released by human activity, Arabidopsis plants flower earlier. This shift, they discovered, is linked to methylation changes at FLC, a well-known flowering control gene. Since the rise of nitrogen dioxide pollution has occurred only over the past few decades, traditional genetic evolution alone would not have kept pace. Epigenetic changes, however, seem fast enough to help plants adapt in real time.
These findings expand our understanding of how life evolves. Beyond DNA sequence changes, organisms have access to a parallel system, one based on chemical tags layered onto existing genes. This research underscores how scientists at SBASSE, LUMS, are collaborating internationally to address fundamental questions in biology, showing that life’s adaptability runs deeper than DNA alone.

SBASSE Research Heads to MICCAI 2025

We are pleased to share that two research papers from the Syed Babar…

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SBASSE Research Heads to MICCAI 2025

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We are pleased to share that two research papers from the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), LUMS, have been accepted for presentation at the 28th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2025).
MICCAI 2025 will take place from September 23–27, 2025, at the Daejeon Convention Center in South Korea, a city celebrated as the “Silicon Valley of Korea” and a hub for science and innovation. MICCAI is widely regarded as a leading global platform in the domains of medical image computing and AI-assisted healthcare technologies. Ranked ‘A’ by the CORE conference rankings, this year’s conference received a record 3,677 submissions, which is 28% more than last year. Of these, 3,447 papers underwent peer review, with only 1,014 accepted, reflecting a highly competitive 29% acceptance rate.
Both accepted papers were developed as part of MS thesis projects under the supervision of Dr. Murtaza Taj, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at SBASSE, LUMS. The work highlights SBASSE’s continued emphasis on mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful research in emerging areas of science and technology.
1. CATVis: Context-Aware Thought Visualization
This paper investigates how the cognitive process of interpreting medical images can be visualized, offering new possibilities for training and diagnostic support in clinical environments.

Proposed five-stage framework for reconstructing images from EEG signals. The numbered modules correspond to the key steps in the methodology.

Authors: Hamza Ahmad (Undergrad. – FCCU, Founding AI Eng. – Uplift AI), Tariq Mehmood (MSCS, LUMS), Dr. Muhammad Haroon Shakeel (Arbisoft, PhD LUMS), Dr. Murtaza Taj (LUMS)
Hamza and Tariq contributed equally to this research.
2. Localization Lens for Improving Medical Vision-Language Models
The second study introduces a localization-based framework to enhance the performance and interpretability of AI models that combine visual and textual data in medical imaging.

Comparison of the existing standard Med-VLM training with the proposed
training utilizing localization lens.

Authors: Hasan Farooq (MSCS, LUMS), Dr. Murtaza Taj (LUMS), Dr. Mehwish Nasim (University of Western Australia), Dr. Arif Mehmood (ITU)

These recognitions are a testament to the quality of research training at SBASSE, and the global relevance of the scientific questions explored by its students and faculty.
Congratulations to all authors and collaborators on this remarkable achievement.

Dr. Maryam Mustafa’s Work in Digital Health Featured by Gates Foundation

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Dr. Maryam Mustafa’s Work in Digital Health Featured by Gates Foundation

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Dr. Maryam Mustafa, Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Co-founder Awaaz-e-Sehat and Director of the Saida Waheed Gender Initiative at LUMS, has been featured by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for her work in digital health, particularly her efforts to support maternal care through contextually relevant technology.

The feature highlights Awaaz-e-Sehat, an AI-powered, voice-enabled record management and diagnostic support system developed to assist frontline health workers in Pakistan. The system is designed to make digital tools more accessible in settings with limited literacy and infrastructure, allowing community health providers to record and retrieve patient data using voice input in local languages. The system also supports health care workers by providing diagnostic support so patients receive timely interventions and care.

Dr. Maryam and her team have worked closely with public health experts and community partners to co-design the platform, ensuring that the technology aligns with on-the-ground realities. The project focuses on improving continuity of care, supporting health workers in following up with patients, and contributing to more organized and reliable maternal health records.

Earlier, Dr. Maryam received the Grand Challenges: Catalyzing Equitable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use award from the Gates Foundation in support of this initiative. More recently, she was awarded the Google Award for Academic Research 2024, and The Patrick J. McGovern award which recognizes her contributions to inclusive and equitable AI development in healthcare settings.

The full article by the Gates Foundation can be accessed here.

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Some Explorations in Magneto-Optics and Opto-Magnetics

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Year: 2020

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Graduate Students Engage in Informed Dialogue on Global Affairs at SBASSE

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The Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) recently hosted the first Current Affairs Discussion Circle, an initiative led by Dean Prof. Walther Schwarzacher to encourage MS and PhD students to engage with global development through informed and thoughtful discussion.
Ahead of the session, participants were invited to read selected articles exploring China's innovation-driven economy and Brazil's evolving role in global affairs. These served as a starting point for a wider conversation on innovation, economic transformation, geopolitics, and the importance of understanding global trends in an increasingly interconnected world.

The discussion provided students with an opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and consider diverse perspectives in an open and respectful environment. Rather than debating contentious issues, the session focused on developing critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and evidence-based discussion, skills that are invaluable for researchers pursuing careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Speaking about the initiative, Prof. Schwarzacher highlighted that scientific excellence is strengthened by a broad awareness of world affairs. Researchers who can communicate thoughtfully about issues beyond their own disciplines are better prepared for international collaborations, interviews, and leadership roles.

The interactive format encouraged active participation, with students contributing their own insights and drawing connections between the readings and broader global developments. By creating a space for informed dialogue beyond the laboratory, the Current Affairs Discussion Circle reflects SBASSE's commitment to nurturing intellectually curious researchers equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Graduate Students Engage in Informed Dialogue on Global Affairs at SBASSE

The Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) recently hosted the first Current Affairs Discussion Circle, an initiative led by Dean Prof. Walther…

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Date: May. 05/26

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Speaker: Dr. Farhan Rana

Vanue: LCE Auditorium - Basement SBASSE

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Superconducting Materials, Devices and Circuits for Quantum Computing

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Abstract:Research in quantum information processing technologies has grown exponentially in the last several years. Superconducting devices and circuits have emerged as the most promising candidates for large-scale quantum electronic chips. The progress and promise offered by quantized electrical circuits and related quantum bits (qubits) was recognized by the Nobel Prize last year (2025). This talk will review the basics of superconducting quantum devices and circuits in the context of quantum information processing, discuss state of the art technologies, and the enormous challenges that remain in using this technology for performing useful tasks. Although the opportunities afforded by quantum technologies are large, quantum decoherence, or quantum state collapse, due to a number of factors, including material defects and superconducting quasi-particles, and measurement and control errors, have all limited the number of qubits in quantum computers. The anticipated role in quantum research in the coming years of universities versus that of industries will also be discussed.

Farhan Rana is the Joseph P. Ripley Distinguished Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University. Farhan received the B.S., M.S. (1997), and Ph.D. (2003) degrees all in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Before starting the Ph.D., he worked at IBM's T. J. Watson Research Center on nanocrystal and quantum dot memory devices. At Cornell University, Farhan runs a research group with a focus on semiconductor photonics, condensed matter physics, quantum technologies, and optical/terahertz spectroscopy. Farhan is currently the Associate Director of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University and will become the Chair of the School starting in June 2026.

Superconducting Materials, Devices and Circuits for Quantum Computing

Farhan Rana is the Joseph P. Ripley Distinguished Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University. Farhan received the B.S., M.S. (1997), and Ph.D. (2003) degrees all in Electrical…

Date: Apr. 15/26

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Speaker: Dr. Zeshan Ismat, Professor of Geoscience Franklin & Marshall College - USA

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Tectonics, Climate, and Community: A Hybrid Strategy for Water Security in the Indus River Basin, Pakistan

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Water insecurity is a critical, often overlooked underlying cause of regional instability. Pakistan is extremely water-stressed and, predictably, faces increasing instability. We propose a two-pronged approach to address water insecurity in Pakistan: accessing fresh water from subsurface fractures and adopting community-led, sustainable water management.
The Indus River Basin (IRB) is Pakistan’s primary water source. Groundwater is being overexploited from IRB aquifers to compensate for depleting surface water supplies. This has led to increased soil salinization and arsenic concentrations, thereby limiting food production and posing serious risks to public health.
The IRB is largely fed by mountain glaciers, which are rapidly melting due to climate change, as well as monsoonal rains that are becoming increasingly erratic and intense. At the same time, the mountains are actively rising, with much of this uplift accommodated by crustal fractures. We suggest that excess glacial melt and monsoonal rainfall may be stored within these fractures. However, fractured-rock reservoirs remain largely unexplored in Pakistan.
To ensure sustainability, we propose accessing fractured-rock aquifers alongside community-led traditional conservation techniques. These approaches are often more resilient to natural calamities while promoting regeneration and long-term preservation. This bottom-up strategy empowers communities to adapt through informed, local decision-making.
This hybrid approach is both holistic and scientifically grounded. It addresses climate-induced water redistribution through community engagement, offering a viable alternative to top-down, costly, and often over-engineered solutions.

Tectonics, Climate, and Community: A Hybrid Strategy for Water Security in the Indus River Basin, Pakistan

Water insecurity is a critical, often overlooked underlying cause of regional instability. Pakistan is extremely water-stressed and, predictably, faces increasing instability. We propose a two-pronged approach to…

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Speaker: Prof. Dr. Renato Paro

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My journey from single gene to Biosystems

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Professor Dr. Renato Paro is an internationally renowned expert in epigenetics, whose pioneering research has significantly advanced our understanding of gene regulation, chromatin structure, and cellular memory mechanisms. One of his most notable contributions is the discovery of the Polycomb gene, the founding member of the Polycomb Group (PcG) genes, which are crucial for maintaining gene silencing during development. His research has demonstrated how these proteins can "remember" specific gene states through epigenetic mechanisms, a process essential for cell fate determination during development. His work has shed light on the dynamic nature of chromatin and how it can be modified to either activate or repress genes and their transgenerational inheritance. These findings have profound implications, not only for developmental biology but also for understanding cancer biology and genetic diseases linked to the dysregulation of epigenetic processes.
Professor Paro completed his Ph.D. with Prof. Dr. Walter Gehring at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, after which he conducted postdoctoral research with Prof. Dr. David S. Hogness at the Stanford University. He then continued his career at the Zentrum für Molekulare Biologie der Universität Heidelberg (ZMBH) in Germany. In 2000, he became a Full Professor and a member of the directorate, serving as Director of ZMBH between 2001 and 2004. In 2006, he became the Founding Director of the Center for Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich in Basel, as well as a Professor of Biosystems at the University of Basel. Between 2007 and 2008, he served as Chair of the new Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE). Over the years, Professor Paro has received numerous prestigious awards in recognition of his groundbreaking research. His work continues to inspire generations of scientists worldwide, shaping the field of epigenetics and deepening our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underpinning development, disease, and inheritance.

My journey from single gene to Biosystems

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Professor Dr. Renato Paro is an internationally renowned expert in epigenetics, whose pioneering research has significantly advanced our understanding of gene regulation, chromatin structure, and cellular memory mechanisms. One of his most notable contributions is the…

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ڈاکٹر عفان: LUMS سے FDA تک کامیابی کا سفر

علم و تحقیق کی دنیا میں، کچھ افراد اپنی شاندار کامیابیوں کی وجہ سے ہی نہیں بلکہ ان کے حصول کی تگ و دو میں درپیش سفر کی وجہ سے بھی نمایاں ہوتے ہیں۔ ڈاکٹر عفان رزاق، لاہور یونیورسٹی آف مینجمنٹ سائنسز (لمز )کے ایک شاندار سابقہ طالب علم ہیں، جن کی کہانی شوق، ثابت قدمی، اور اختراع کے جذبے کا عملی مظاہرہ کرتی ہے۔ اپنی نہایت سادہ شروعات سے لے کر فیڈرل ڈرگ ایجنسی (ایف ڈی اے) میں ملازمت تک ، ڈاکٹر عفان کا سفر قابل رشک اور تقلید ہے۔
ڈاکٹر عفان کا تعلیمی سفر لمز سے شروع ہوا، جہاں انہوں نے سید بابر علی اسکول آف سائنس اینڈ انجینئرنگ (ایس ایس ای) سے برقی انجینئرنگ میں ماسٹرز ڈگری حاصل کی۔یہیں ڈاکٹر عفان نے کنٹرول سسٹمز اور خاص طور پر بین المضامینی اطلاقات میں اپنی دلچسپی کو دریافت کیا۔ خاص طور پر لمز میں ان کی ہائیڈرولوجیکل سسٹمز پر مبنی تحقیق نے ان کے مستقبل کے ارادوں کی بنیاد رکھی ۔
لمز میں بیتائے گئے اپنے وقت کا ذکر کرتے ہوئے، ڈاکٹر عفان اس تبدیلی کے تجربے کو بڑے شوق سے یاد کرتے ہیں جس نے روایتی حدود سے ہٹ کر کنٹرول سسٹمز کے ممکنہ استعمال پر ان کے نقطہ نظر کو وسیع کیا۔ جرمنی کی یونیورسٹی، ٹی یو کائزرلاوٹرن، میں ایک مختصر مدت سمیت جدید تحقیق اور بحرانی تعاون کے منصوبوں نے ان کے تجسس کو بڑھایا اور انہیں علمی فضیلت کی راہ پر گامزن کیا۔
معاشرتی مسائل کو اپنے علم سے حل کرنے کے جذبے سےسرشار، ڈاکٹر عفان نے امریکن یونیورسٹی آف لوئی ویل ، امریکہ، میں علمی سفر شروع کیا۔ ڈاکٹر تامر انانک کی رہنمائی میں ان کا تحقیقی کام گردے کی دائمی بیماری کی خصوصیات اور دواؤں کی خوراک کی تشکیل پر مبنی تھا، جس نے ان کے مستقبل کے کام کو شکل دینے میں مدد کی۔
ان کے راستے میں کئی رکاوٹیں آئیں، جیسے کہ کووڈ-١٩ کے وبائی زمانے میں آن لائن تعلیم کے نظام اور مریض کے ڈیٹا کی کمی، لیکن اس کے باوجود ڈاکٹر عفان کی محنت اور استقامت برقرار رہی۔ مریضوں کے ورچوئل ماڈلز اور جدید تحقیقاتی طریقوں کا فائدہ اٹھاتے ہوئے، انہوں نے اپنی تحقیق میں نمایاں پیش رفت کی، جس کے نتیجے میں انہیں اشاعت کا ایک شاندار ریکارڈ اور اپنی اہم شراکت کے لیے باوقار ایوارڈ حاصل ہوئے۔
ڈاکٹر عفان کے موثر ترین تحقیقاتی منصوبوں میں سے ایک دواؤں کی انفرادی خوراک کے لیے ایک ماڈلنگ اور کنٹرول فریم ورک تیار کرنے پر مرکوز ہے، جو خاص طور پر گردے کی دائمی بیماری اور وارفارن کے انتظام سے منسلک ہے۔ ان کا کام نہ صرف ذاتی ڈوزنگ پمپس کے ذریعے صحت کی دیکھ بھال کی فراہمی میں انقلاب لانے کی حامی بھرتا ہے بلکہ انسانی زندگی کے معیار کو بڑھانے میں کنٹرول سسٹم کی صلاحیت کو بھی اجاگر کرتا ہے۔
اپنے تعلیمی سفر کی زینت بننے والی تعریفوں اور اعزازات کے ساتھ، ڈاکٹر عفان کی نئی ایف ڈی اے میں پوسٹ-ڈاکٹریٹ کی پوزیشن قبول کر کے ایک نیا موڑ لیا۔ دواؤں کے ردعمل کو سمجھنے کے لیے ریاضیاتی ماڈل تیار کرنے کی ان کی اولین ترجیح، ان کی سابقہ تحقیق سے نہ صرف ہم آہنگ بلکہ اصولی فیصلوں اور دواؤں کی منظوری کے عمل پر وسیع اثرات کی حامل بھی ہے۔
ڈاکٹر عفان اپنے سفر کو مد نظر رکھتے ہوئے، محققین اور انجینئرز کو ایک قیمتی مشورہ دیتے ہیں: اچھے استاد ڈھونڈیں، تجسس کو قبول کریں، اور سمجھ کے مشکلات کا حل نکالیں۔ ان کا منتر ”اچھا کریں، چاہے اثر ہو یا نہ ہو“ ان کی مہارت کو انسانیت کی بہتری کے لیے استعمال کرنے کا اظہار کرتا ہے۔
لمز کی تاریخ میں، ڈاکٹر عفان ایک روشن مثال ہیں، جو تعلیم، رہنمائی، اور کامیابی کی ایک عمدہ مثال ہیں۔ ایس ایس ای کے کمرہ جماعت سے لے کر ایف ڈی اے تک، ڈاکٹر عفان کا سفر ان لوگوں کی بے پناہ صلاحیتوں کی عکاسی کرتا ہے جو خواب دیکھنے کی ہمت کرتے ہیں اور دنیا کو بہتر بنانے کی کوشش میں مگن رہتے ہیں۔

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