Dean's Office

Office of the Dean SBASSE

Office of Support

Abbas

Contact Details:

 

Muhammad Abbas


Senior Office Attendant, Office of the Dean SBASSE

Roles

  • Office operational support
  • Facilities and management

Science Communication Cell

Madiha Rahman


Communications and Partnerships Specialist

Roles

  • Collaborations & Partnerships 
  • Develop communication plans that include strategies and benchmarks
  • Looking after physical and virtual events
  • Digital dissemination
  • Social media handling and management
  • Alumni relations
  • Outreach and visits

Biography        

Prior to joining LUMS Madiha was working with a think tank at the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad for Global and Regional Studies Branch where she contributed to policy making for various national security matters, programs and courses. She has also worked for multiple donor-funded projects as a Project Manager for the development sector in Pakistan. She possesses strong communication, management, and leadership skills along with vast experience of working with diverse and large group of people from the civil society and the government. She holds a Masters in Project Management and a Bachelors in IT. Madiha likes to identify as an INFJ-A and a minimalist plasticarian who lives on zero waste.

zubia

Contact Details:

zubia.ahmad@lums.edu.pk

Zubia Ahmad


Science Story Developer, Science Communication Cell SBASSE

Roles

  • In-house science journalist
  • Content Editor "The Particle"
  • Lead Supervisor, Carl Sagan Internship 
  • Science outreach development  
     

Education:         

BSc in History and Philosophy of Science from University College London         

Biography:         

Zubia Ahmad has completed her BSc in History and Philosophy of Science from University College London. Zubia was able to study diverse disciplines during her academic program, ranging from atomic physics, and natural sciences to space exploration. She is passionate about communicating science in an accessible manner through science journalism and documentaries. 

Hazem

Contact Details:

hazem.asif@lums.edu.pk

Hazem Asif


Science Illustrator, Science Communication Cell SBASSE

Roles

  • Science illustrations
  • Multimedia and artwork
  • Social media posts designs
  • Website graphics
  • Associate Editor 'The Particle'

Academic Affairs Office

nouman

Contact Details:

nouman.baig@lums.edu.pk

Nouman Baig


Manager, Academic Affairs Office SBASSE

Roles

  • Student advisement
  • Student counselling
  • Course planning, enrolment, add/drop and withdrawal
  • Couse memos and course evaluation
  • Publication content development
  • Undergraduate and Graduate handbook development
  • Undergraduate and Graduate student orientation
  • GAF processing and programme monitoring
  • Public Lecture Series
  • Exchange programs and Transfer cases
  • Dean Honor List (DHL) event
  • Major Day event and convocation liaison
  • Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
ayesha

Contact Details:

ayesha.ikram@lums.edu.pk

Ayesha Ikram Butt


Assistant Manager, Academic Affairs Office SBASSE

Roles

  • Graduate Program Committee
  • Graduate Curriculum Committee
  • Syed Babar Ali Research Awards (SBARA)
  • Graduate Orientation and enrolment
  • Liaison with Office of Program Enhancement 
  • Liaison with Office of Registrar
  • Stipend Memos for PhD students
  • PhD forms processing
Aleena

Contact Details:

aleena.khan@lums.edu.pk

Aleena Khan


Assistant Manager, Academic Affairs Office SBASSE

Roles

  • Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
  • Focal person for PEF
  • Email aliases access management
  • Exchange program application
  • Intervarsity application processing
  • DHL event and Major day event
  • Publication material content writing
  • Student advisement
  • Student queries and counselling
Romaisa

Contact Details:

romaisa.sana@lums.edu.pk

Romaisa Sana


Senior Officer, Academic Affairs Office SBASSE

Roles

  • Focal person for CBE (Council for Belonging and Equity)
  • Inter-school transfer cases
  • Major declaration
  • Undergraduate advisement meetings 
  • Enrolment queries
  • DHL event and Major day event
  • Liaison with Advisement Office

Safety and Engineering Cell

Eaitsam

Contact Details:

m.akram@lums.edu.pk

Muhammad Eaitsam Akram


Technical Safety Specialist, CSP, Safety and Engineering Cell SBASSE

Roles

  • Safety Management System
  • Safety Trainings
  • Incident Management
  • Hazardous Waste management
  • Fire Protection
  • Safety Inspections
  • Indoor Air Quality Management
  • OHS Legal Compliance
Omer

Contact Details:

omerq@lums.edu.pk

Omer Qureshi


Safety Specialist, Safety and Engineering Cell SBASSE

Roles

  • Operates and maintain water treatment plant (pH Plant)
  • Coordinate with departments and vendors regarding waste collection and transportation
  • Maintain waste management recordkeeping
  • Assist in Safety inspections of fire fighting equipment, lab equipment etc.
  • Assist in maintaining Compressed gas cylinders storage area
  • Assist in maintaining overall OHS management system

Makhdoom Hussain


Safety Specialist, Safety and Engineering Cell SBASSE

Roles

  • Operates and maintain water treatment plant (pH Plant)
  • Coordinate with departments and vendors regarding waste collection and transportation
  • Maintain waste management recordkeeping
  • Assist in Safety inspections of fire fighting equipment, lab equipment etc.
  • Assist in maintaining Compressed gas cylinders storage area
  • Assist in maintaining overall OHS management system

Adnan Munir


Senior IT Customer Support Engineer, IST Support Cell SBASSE

Roles

  • Build and install PCs, telephone systems, wireless networks and peripheral devices (such as printers, scanners, mobile/smartphones) related to desktop infrastructure, in accordance with department standards
  • Provides advice and guidance to colleagues regarding troubleshoots
  • Maintain installed PCs, networks, telephone systems and peripherals with routine maintenance
  • Identify, log and resolve technical problems with software applications and network systems
  • Create, maintain, and distribute reports of progress to senior leadership
  • Maintain client databases with up to date solutions and clear record of activities
  • New computer systems inventory and issuance as per requirement

Office of the Dean

Contact Details:

bilal.khalid@lums.edu.pk

Bilal Khalid


Lead Budget & Operations, Office of the Dean SBASSE

Roles

  • Budget and Finance
  • Salaries Disbursement & Claims Settlement
  • Facilities and Logistics
  • Monitoring Funded programs and Grants.
  • Classroom supplies, maintenance, and staff management.
  • Logistic support to School
  • Supervision of Event Management & Visits
  • Dean's Office Operations
  • SBASSE Building Supervision/Maintenance

Contact Details:

nida.k@lums.edu.pk

Nida Khan


Strategy and Faculty Affairs, Office of the Dean SBASSE

Roles

  • Faculty and staff recruitment and onboarding
  • Coordinate Advisory Board events
  • Support faculty tenure and administrative tasks
  • Contribute to program development and faculty management
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure policy compliance
  • Stay updated on best practices and promote faculty engagement

Education:    

BSc in Environmental Engineering from UET, Lahore    

Biography:    

Nida Khan, a graduate in Environmental Engineering from UET, Lahore, brings a wealth of technical and industrial experience to her environmental pursuits. Her tenure at UET equipped her with a solid foundation in environmental engineering. Nida's passion for conservation led her to WWF-Pakistan, where she excelled in facilitating collaborations between corporate entities and spearheaded tree plantation campaigns across multiple universities. She's been instrumental in creating educational materials and delivering presentations to academic institutions and corporations, actively promoting environmental awareness.     

Additionally, Nida played a vital role in the "International Labor and Environmental Standards Application” in Pakistan's SME’s project, supported by the European Union, showcasing her commitment to advancing environmental and labour standards. Her dedication extends to the apparel industry, where she advocates for sustainability, fostering dialogues and sustainable practices. 

Contact Details:

f.ali@lums.edu.pk

Fahad Ali


Operation Associate, Office of the Dean SBASSE

Roles

  • Procurement & Supplies
  • Dean's Office Operations
  • Meeting Arrangements
  • Booking of Venues (internal and external)
  • Transport Arrangement
  • Coordination with PDC, Vigilance and REDC
  • Support the department for events.
  • Postal Management

Quality Assurance Office

Yawar

Contact Details:

yawar.bokharee@lums.edu.pk

Yawar Abbas Bokharee


Lead Educational Projects, Office of the Dean SBASSE

Roles

  • Quality Assurance and Accreditation
  • Production Editor 'The Particle'
  • Editor of the SBASSE website
  • Ongoing Website Projects
  • Instrument Cell/Central Lab (External Payments and Client Log System)
  • Survey Designing and Data Management
  • Strategy, Planning and New Initiatives 
  • Liaison with Accreditation Councils and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)
  • In-house Informatician and Archivist

Undergraduate Education

Contact Details:

haniya.azam@lums.edu.pk

Dr. Haniya Azam


Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education of Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering

Education

  • PhD in Mathematics from ASSMS, GCU, Pakistan

Biography         

Dr. Azam obtained her PhD in Mathematics from the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS), GCU, Lahore, 2013. She was awarded the French Embassy Split – PhD Fellowship at the Institut de Mathematiques de Jussieu (IMJ), Paris, France, during her doctorate studies.

Dr. Azam has publications in well-reputed journals, and her research interests include Algebraic and Geometric Topology, Floer Homology, and Lower Dimensional Topology.


Innovation and Enterprise

dean

Contact Details:

tauqeer.abbas@lums.edu.pk

Dr. Tauqeer Abbas


Associate Dean for Innovation and Enterprise of Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering

Education

  • PhD Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University (NDSU), USA

Biography         

Dr. Tauqeer Abbas, PhD from North Dakota University, works in the areas of ionic liquids and eutectic solvents and their use for water cleaning, wastewater remediation and detoxification. Dr. Tauqeer Abbas has industrial experience working in Malaysia and the United States (especially with NASA).

 

Contact Details:

ayerah.asim@lums.edu.pk

Ayerah Asim


Innovation Specialist

Education

  • M. Phil - Environmental Sciences

Biography         

Ayerah Asim has done research in the fields of sustainability and environmental conservation. She has also worked on water purification and recycling projects, outlined reports for the IEE/EIA, and worked as a custom programme designer for various environmental science projects.  

 


Dean SBASSE

Contact Details:

walther@lums.edu.pk

Professor Dr. Walther Schwarzacher


Dean of Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering

Education

  • M.A., Ph.D.(Cantab.)

Biography         

Professor Schwarzacher is a Professor of Physics and Dean Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Prof. Schwarzacher has a wealth of experience in senior academic roles in the UK. He has served as a Professor of Physics at the University of Bristol since 2005. His research interests span a variety of topics in electrochemistry, nanoscale physis, materials physics, and ice nucleation which is an important process for environmental and atmospheric studies. He also held the position of Chair of the Electrodeposition Division of the Electrochemical Society from 2005 to 2007.

Having published widely, Professor Schwarzacher has mentored more than thirty PhD students and is a firm proponent of interdisciplinary research. He has been awarded a School of Physics Teaching Award thrice. As part of his priorities for the School of Science and Engineering at LUMS, and derived from his own multifaceted interests, he has already shown deep interest in launching new areas and deepening interconnections between existing strengths in the School.

Professor Schwarzacher has an established career in building international networks in research and learning. With an experience spanning over multiple continents, he has built learning groups of research students through an international mentoring programme that he designed and developed at Bristol and for which he received the University Education Award. In his role as the Graduate Dean at the Bristol School of Physics, he has been a major proponent of student welfare and the growth of new research opportunities for graduate students. He was also a member of Bristol University's Senate.