Dean's Office
Office of the Dean SBASSE
Office of Support
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 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 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 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 Ikram Butt
Lead Graduate Programmes, 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 Khan
Lead Undergraduate Programmes, 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 Sana
Specialist Undergraduate Programmes, 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
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 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
Tayyab Ali
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
