We are delighted to announce Dr. Naveed Arshad’s promotion to Full Professor with Tenure at SBASSE. Since joining in 2006, following his PhD from the University of Colorado, Dr. Arshad has made significant contributions to research, teaching, and service.

His work in energy informatics has been transformative, addressing challenges such as load forecasting, electricity theft detection, EV battery degradation, and floating solar photovoltaics. Published in esteemed journals like Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and Energy Policy, his research has had a notable impact. 

As founding director of the LUMS Energy Institute, Dr. Arshad has spearheaded initiatives tackling Pakistan’s energy issues, including the development of the first National Electric Vehicle Policy. His leadership at the National Centre for Big Data and Cloud Computing (NCBC) has promoted collaboration among universities nationwide.

Dr. Arshad’s tenure as Chair of the Computer Science Department (2014-2017) was marked by growth and innovation. In 2023, he received the Pride of Performance Medal from the President of Pakistan in recognition of his outstanding contributions.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Naveed Arshad on this well-deserved achievement.