We are pleased to announce that Dr. Haniya Azam, Assistant Professor in Mathematics at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), has been promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure.

Dr. Haniya earned her PhD in Mathematics from the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS), GCU, Lahore, in 2013. During her PhD, she was awarded the French Embassy Split-PhD Fellowship, which enabled her to conduct research at the Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu (IMJ) in Paris.

Before joining LUMS, Dr. Haniya worked as a Teaching Fellow at the Information Technology University in Lahore and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at ASSMS. Her research interests include Algebraic and Geometric Topology, Floer Homology, and Lower Dimensional Topology.

Beyond her research, Dr. Haniya has been actively involved in outreach activities, including the LUMS Math Circles, which aim to make mathematics accessible and engaging for school children. She received the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2021-22) and has been serving as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education since 2023.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Haniya Azam on this well-deserved achievement and wish her continued success at LUMS!