Faculty Members

Dr. M Abdul Qadir

Dr. Qadir’s professional journey spanned over a quarter-century in two overlapping domains of academia and industry. Serving as a Computer Science Professor and Dean Faculty of Computing since 2005, he has excelled as an educator, moulding future AI and algorithm experts through a unique blend of academic rigor and practical training. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Qadir is a dedicated mentor, actively supporting students in their academic and professional journeys, fostering collaboration and empowerment. As a founding Dean at MAJU and CUST, Dr. Qadir’s strategic leadership has birthed successful programs and faculties, including Engineering, Health & Life Sciences, and Pharmacy. Under his guidance, over 8000 graduates have been produced and are contributing significantly to society. Dr. Qadir’s influence extends to research, supervising over 10 scholars in completing PhD degrees and numerous MS theses in the field of intelligent computing systems. With a prolific output of 150+ research papers, he has also led successful industrial projects, securing substantial funding. Dr. Qadir’s impact spans across education, research, and industry, making him a transformative force in the convergence of academia and industry.

Dr. M. Masroor Ahmed

Dr. M. Masroor Ahmed received his doctorate in computer science from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2009 and joined academia as a faculty member. He is currently serving as Professor, Head of the Department of Computer Science, and Director IT at the Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad. Over the years, he has made substantial contributions to research and academic development across institutions in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. His research focuses on medical image processing, biometric systems, pattern recognition, and computational optimization. He has authored more than 25 research papers published in reputable international journals and conferences. Dr. Ahmed has also played a pivotal role in guiding research at the postgraduate level, co-supervising PhD and MS students in areas such as digital image watermarking, 3D modeling, and quantum cryptography. He has actively contributed to several industrial and academic research projects and continues to serve as a reviewer for leading scientific journals. He is a member of professional bodies including the International Association of Engineers (IAEng) and the Swedish Artificial Intelligence Society (SAIS). Through his academic leadership, research expertise, and administrative roles, Dr. Ahmed continues to play a vital role in advancing the university’s mission in academic excellence and technological innovation.

Dr. Nayyer Masood

Dr. Nayyer Masood completed his PhD degree in Multidatabases from the University of Bradford, U.K., in 1999. Prior to that he did his MSc Computer Science from Qauid-i-Azam University, Islamabad in 1988 and joined BZU Multan as lecturer. Since then, he has been serving in different universities and for last 17 years he has been serving at CUST; for most part of this tenure, he has been working as head of CS department. Dr. Nayyer Masood research interests are in Databases and Data Science. He has supervised numerous MS and PhD research projects. He authored 30+ research papers and his ISI research impact factor is 30+. He is a professional member of ACM, moreover, he is also member of core committee of computing council of HEC. He is currently coordinating his second EU-funded project titled SAFE-RH (www.safe-rh.eu) that targets to provide remote health services to the rural areas of Pakistan. Dr. Nayyer Masood has also recorded 3 courses with Virtual University of Pakistan.

Dr. Amir Qayyum

PhD from University of Paris-Sud, France in 2000; numerous publications and co-author of an RFC in IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) about mobile ad hoc networks; 25 years of teaching experience at Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. level and also supervised many MS and Ph.D students in their research in network routing protocols, wireless / mobile networking, IoT and network security; 20 years of management experience as Dean ELIC, Dean QEC, Dean Faculty of Engineering, Head / Chairman of department, etc.; 18 years of experience as Project Director of many national and international funded projects; Founding President and CEO of CoreNet Systems Ltd, working in the domain of emerging network technologies; Actively involved with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), also served as the NomCom Co-chair; Actively involved with IEEE Islamabad Section since 2005 and served as Chair IEEE Computer Society Islamabad Chapter, Chair IEEE Islamabad Section; Chair Board of Directors of Internet Society (ISOC) Islamabad Chapter; Awarded the medal of “Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques” by the Government of France for his academic and collaboration activities.

Dr. M. Siraj Rathore

Dr. Siraj has blend of experience both from academia and IT industry. He completed his Master of Computer Science in 2001 from University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi. Then he started his professional career and served as a software engineer at Pakistan International Computer Limited (PICL). He contributed in various software development projects at PICL. Meanwhile he also enrolled in MS Computer Engineering program at Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE, UET Taxila) and completed degree in 2005. After that, Dr. Rathore started his academic career as a faculty member at UET Taxila. Later he joined KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden as a PhD student. At KTH, he worked at networked systems laboratory and actively participated in international ICT research projects. He also served as a consultant at Ericsson Stockholm. He came back to Pakistan in 2019 and joined Barani Institute of Information Technology Rawalpindi as an Assistant Professor. Currently he is working as an Assistant Professor at Capital University of Science and Technology. He is the member of Advanced Network and Security research group and published several research articles in the prestigious international journals and conferences.

Dr. S. Saqib Raza Rizvi

Dr. Syed Saqib Raza Rizvi completed his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from the National College of Business Administration Economics, Lahore Pakistan, in 2020 in the field of Machine Learning. He joined academia in 2012 where he worked in different positions including Lecturer and Assistant Professor and Head of Department in well-reputed institutes of the country. He also provides consultancy to different institutes and research students locally and abroad. He has more than 12 years of experience in the field of higher education and the IT industry. Dr. Syed Saqib Raza’s research interests are in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision etc. He has supervised numerous MS and currently co supervising one Ph.D. research thesis. He authored eight ISI-indexed and impact factor research papers and four conference publication.

Mr. Fahim Shahzad

Mr. Fahim Shahzad completed the MS degree in Personal, Mobile Satellite Communications from the University of Bradford, U.K., and joined academia. His research interests are in Computer Networks and the Internet of Things.

Mr. Salman Ahmed

Mr. Salman Ahmed is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Department of Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, where he is also coordinating the department labs. He did his MS(CS) degree in Software Engineering from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad. During his MS(CS) degree he was appointed as a Junior Lecturer in 2011. He has been allied with academia from the last 4 years. His research area is Mobile agents Communication and RDF Graphs. He was also associated with Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA) as a web developer in 2010.

Ms. Rifhat Hashim

Rifhat has extensive experience of Six years as Lecturer of Computer Science and skilled developer of Web Application. In addition, She exhibits expertise in Mobile Application Development using React Native, Web Application Development using React js, Node js , Mongo Db ,many other languages like flutter,C#,asp.net mvc , java and documented history of successful teaching.

Ms. Rabea Saleem

Ms. Rabea Saleem currently serves as an Senior Lecturer in the Computer Science department at CUST. She completed her master’s degree in computer science from Air University,Multan Campus in 2018. With almost 9 years of extensive experience in both college and university. Her research areas include NLP, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Mr. M. Zeeshan Sabir

Mr. Zeeshan Sabir completed the Master degree in Information Security from the Riphah institute of System Engineering (RISE), Islamabad and have done Software Engineering from UET.He worked at various positions including software engineer in Pakistan Telecommunication Cooperation Ltd Islamabad, Web developer in Dewintec, Network administrator in Asian Building System (ABS) making him a perfect fit to join academia. He worked as lecturer in Riphah International University and now working in Capital university of Science and Technology Islamabad to make quality factor sustainable in its educational services. During his career he has completed several exciting projects in information systems.

Ms. Fizza Asif

Ms. Fizza Asif earned her MPhil in Computer Science from Quaid-i-Azam University. She has worked as a Lecturer at Federal University and served as a Visiting Lecturer at Quaid-i-Azam University, Federal University, and Siblee College Faisalabad. Currently, she is a Lecturer at Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad. Her research interests lie in Natural Language Processing (NLP), with a focus on exploring applications in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. She is actively enhancing her expertise in advanced data engineering and Teradata, specializing in large-scale data management.

Ms. Hina Shoaib

Ms. Hina Shoaib completed her M.Sc. in Software Engineering from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences ,earning a silver medal. Her research thesis, sponsored by QUEST Lab, focused on "An Automated Approach for Detection and Refactoring of Android Application Performance-Based Code Smells."She is currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at CUST. Alongside teaching, she has been actively involved in research, with a keen interest in Software engineering Architecture and development , Software Testing. she has been actively involved in research, particularly in artificial intelligence, machine learning. She has worked on "A Prediction Approach for Home Appliance Energy Consumption," as well as “Deep learning applications such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) for malaria detection from microscopic images, optimizing supply chain resilience”.

Ms. Rida Haya

Rida Haya completed the MS degree in Computer Science from the University of Haripur, Pakistan, in 2021, and joined academia where she worked as Lecturer and Associate Lecturer. Rida Haya's research interests are in Information-Centric Networking and IoT.

Ms. Fouzia Qureshi

Mis. Fouzia Qureshi holds an M.Phil-CS degree from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. She is currently serving as an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the Capital University of Science and Technology (C.U.S.T.). In addition to her teaching role, she is actively engaged in research at the Computer Science Lab, Department of Computer Science, Quaid-i-Azam University. Her research primarily focuses on Natural Language Processing (NLP), with a particular emphasis on Word Sense Disambiguation in the Urdu language.

Ms. Snober Naseer

Ms. Mamoona Bilal

Ms. Mamoona Bilal is currently working as an Associate Lecturer in Computer Science Department of Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. After the completion of bachelor’s degree from FJWU, Rawalpindi, she worked for a year in International Islamic University, Islamabad as an Administraror. She completed the MS degree in computer science from National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST), Islamabad in 2020.She also worked as a lecturer at Sir Syed CASE Institute of Technology for two years and joined Capital University of Science and Technology as an Associate Lecturer. Her research areas are Machine Learning, Energy Optimization, Green Computing.

Mr. Abdul Haseeb

Abdul Haseeb completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from COMSATS university Islamabad. He has completed Master of Science in Computer Science from COMSATS university Islamabad. He also worked as research assistant at HITEC university Taxila Cantt. Currently he is working as associate lecturer in computer science at Capital University of Science and Technology Islamabad.

Ms. Iqra Javed

Miss Iqra Javed completed the MS degree in Information Security from Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Technology Rahim Yar khan and joined academia where she started working at the position of Associate Lecturer. Her research work is in the Domain of Machine Learning . She has Highest CGPA from her whole Batch . She has interests in Information Security, Machine Learning, Networking Technologies, Security Technologies.

Mr. Islam Ud Din

Mr. Islam Ud Din completed his M. Phil from Quaid-i-Azam University, under the HEC Merit Based Scholarship. Presently working as an Associate Lecturer at CS Department, Capital University of Science and Technology, C.U.S.T. He has also been working as a researcher at CS Lab, department of computer science QAU. His research area focuses on Facial Expression Recognition and classification. He has worked on Autism detection as well. His research work is to apply FER in diverse application areas especially in medical sciences.

Ms. Mahin Malik

Ms. Mahin Malik completed the MS degree in Computer Science (By Research) in 2021 and joined academia in 2019. She worked as a visiting lecturer from 2019 to 2020 at University of Sargodha, and worked as a Permanent lecturer in University of Lahore. Now she is working in CUST as a permanent lecturer. Her research interests include Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing, Compiler Construction, Human Computer Interaction. She also has journal publication.

Ms. Samra Naseer

Ms. Samra Naseer obtained her MPhil in Computer Science from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, in 2022. Throughout her studies, she actively engaged in freelance projects, enhancing her practical skills in the field. She is currently an associate lecturer at the Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST). Ms. Samra Naseer has successfully published a research paper in a prestigious international journal, with several more in progress. Her primary research interests encompass Multimedia Information Retrieval, computer vision, and Artificial Intelligence, highlighting her commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in these areas

Ms. Fatima Khurshid

Ms. Fatima Khurshid has completed Bachelors of Science in Computer Science form CUST Islamabad. She is enthusiastic about sharing her expertise with students and bring industry knowledge to classroom. She is passionate about guiding and inspiring students in the classroom and outside classroom.

Mr. Rafah Ahmed

Mr. Rafah Ahmed completed the BS degree in Computer Science from KICSIT affiliated with UET in 2023. He joined Capital University of Science and Technology as Lab Instructor in 2024.

Mr. Ibtisam Zia

Mr. Ibtisam Zia completed the BS degree in Computer Science from CUST in 2024 and recently started his MS degree in Artificial Intelligence from CUST. He joined Capital University of Science and Technology as a Lab Instructor.

Mr. Muhammad Daniyal

Mr. Muhammad Daniyal is a skilled and driven Computer Science professional who completed his BS degree from Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST) in 2024. He quickly transitioned into academia, joining CUST as a Lab Instructor, where he applies his technical expertise to guide students in practical programming and problem-solving. During his academic journey, he worked on diverse projects, exploring multiple domains such as data science, image processing, artificial intelligence (AI), operating systems (OS), and databases (DB). His dedication to learning and hands-on experience in these fields reflect his passion for solving real-world problems through innovative technology solutions.

Ms. Hira Firdous

Ms. Hira has completed her bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering and is currently working as a Lab Instructor at the Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST). During her academic journey, she worked on an IoT-based project that involved both web and mobile Application. This project allowed her to apply her technical skills to solve practical problems, showcasing her understanding of modern technology and development tools. Ms. Hira is passionate about teaching and enjoys creating a friendly and engaging environment where students feel encouraged to learn and explore. She believes in connecting theory with practice to make learning more effective and meaningful for her students. She continues to look for ways to grow as a teacher and a professional, aiming to inspire students and contribute positively to the field of education and technology

Mr. Imran Javed

Mr. Zohaib Ahmed

Zohaib Ahmed is a highly skilled Software Engineer and Graphic Designer with over 10 years of design experience. His passion for design began in childhood, and over the years, he transitioned into coding, combining his artistic vision with technical expertise. Zohaib’s dream is to create products that excel in both usability and reliability, firmly believing that design and quality profoundly impact our daily lives. Throughout his career, Zohaib has prioritized standardized quality in every project, whether it involves software design or product reliability. His time at Capital University of Science & Technology was a significant milestone, where he thrived in an environment that valued quality and where he confidently delivered work that aligned with their expectations. Zohaib's dedication to excellence and his focus on creating impactful, high-quality solutions define the beauty of his projects.

Ms. Arooba Sadaqat

Arooba Sadaqat has completed BS degree in Software Engineering from Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad in 2021. She has completed MS degree in computer science from Capital University of Science and Technology Islamabad. Her research interests are in Data Science, Machine Learning and Software Testing.

Ms. Nayab Tariq

Ms. Nayab Tariq holds a BS in Computer Science from Air University, Islamabad. Currently, she serves as a Lab Engineer in the Computer Science Department at Capital University of Science and Technology (C.U.S.T.). With a passion for education, she has also contributed as a Computer Science teacher at Roots International School & College and DHAI Education System, Islamabad. Her research interests lie in the dynamic field of Cyber Security. Notably, she successfully developed a project titled "Text File Hiding using Audio and Image Steganography" in 2023 at Air University, showcasing her expertise in secure data concealment techniques.

Dr. Muhammad Sagheer

In his professional career, he envisions himself undertaking three major roles: a teacher, a researcher, and a coordinator. He recognizes the crucial significance of these responsibilities for the uplift of any academic institution. When asked to prioritize, teaching emerges as his first choice, considering it a natural strength ingrained within him. His journey in sharing knowledge began during his studentship, and the appreciation from others motivated him to excel in this noble profession. With a focus on Mathematics, he has taught various levels, ranging from class six to PhD. A university professor is incomplete without active involvement in research and related activities. Under his supervision, nine PhD scholars and fifty-seven MPhil students have successfully completed their degrees. His PhD project involved the mathematical and numerical analysis of an integral equation addressing a population dynamics problem within the broader area of genetics theory. Currently, he is engaged in the numerical solution of boundary value problems arising in fluid dynamics. In 2012, he assumed the role of the Head of the Mathematics Department, contributing to its establishment and growth.

Dr. Rashid Ali

Dr. Rashid Ali did his PhD degree in Mathematics in 2011 from the University of Passau, Germany. He has participated in many workshops and training sessions in Germany, Spain, Italy and Austria. Currently, he is working as Professor of Mathematics at Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. His research interests include: Cryptography, Cryptanalysis, Computational Algebra and Fixed Point Theory. He is an active researcher and published numerous research article in reputed international journals of high impact. He is HEC approved supervisor and supervised many PhD and MPhil students of the department of Mathematics of the university. Six PhD scholars and more than 52 MPhil graduates have successfully defended their research thesis und his supervision. He is an experienced teacher with more than 25 years of teaching experience at graduated and under graduate level.

Dr. A. Rehman Kashif

Dr. Abdul Rehman Kashif completed his Ph.D. degree in the symmetries of spacetimes in General Relativity from the Quad-i-Azam University, Islamabad, in 2004. He has worked as a Postdoctoral fellow at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. He has vast teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate teaching in Mathematics. He has also represented Pakistan in many advanced countries to present his research work in academia. He is an HEC-approved supervisor and currently supervising MS and Ph.D. students. He is an active researcher in the field of Newtonian and Einstein Gravities. Currently, he is working on the N-Body Problem and restricted 5 or 6 body problems in Newtonian Mechanics and Gravitational Waves and Blackholes in Einstein’s Gravity.

Dr. M. Sabeel Khan

Dr. Khan holds a Promotion degree in Computational Mechanics and Applied Mathematics with distinction magna cum laude from Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB), Germany. He has a PostDoc in CFD at Institute of Energy Process and Engineering at RUB, Germany. He has attended and presented his research work at many international workshops, colloquium and conferences at different institutes of high prestige including summer school (CISM) on “Plasticity, computational inelasticity, phase transitions, and beyond” in Italy. He has more than ten (10) years of university teaching and research experience. He has published a large number high impact factor research articles in international journals of high repute. He is HEC approved PhD supervisor. He has produced a number of MS and PhD students in Finite Element Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Computational Mechanics and FSI. He has also won different funded research projects from HEC and involved in international research collaboration. His research interests include: Computational Mechanics of Solids, Extended Continuum Field Theories, non-Classical Continuum Theories, Eringen Field Theories, Mechanics of Fluid-Solid Interactions, Finite Element Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Modeling and Simulations, Coding with FreeFEM++ and FEniCS, Data driven solution for PDES, Neural PDEs and Machine Learning Algorithms.

Dr. Dur e Shehwar

Dr. Dur-e-Shehwar Sagheer joined academia in 2003. Meanwhile, she completed her M. Phil from the University of Sussex, UK, and her Ph.D. from the Capital University of Science and Technology. She has twenty years of teaching experience. She can stay organized and meet essential deadlines while teaching a whole load of classes each semester. She is a Patron of the CUST Girls Club and is actively involved in arranging different activities for female students. She is a committed, knowledgeable, and capable Research Fellow. She has supervised more than twenty M.Phil. students and one Ph.D. Students. She has produced more than twenty international journal publications.

Dr. Samina Batul

Dr. Samina Rashid completed her PhD in Mathematics from the Capital University of Science and Technology in 2016. Before that, she earned her MPhil from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2001. She worked as a research associate at the University of Passau, Germany, for two years in the chair of symbolic computations. She also has three years of experience working with NESCOM as a manager. Her research areas include Functional Analysis, especially Fixed-Point Theory, as well as Cryptography, Cryptanalysis, Fractional Calculus, and Gr¨obner Basis and Border Basis Computations. She is an HEC-approved supervisor and is currently supervising two PhD students and three MPhil students. Eleven students have completed their MPhil degrees under her supervision. Dr. Samina is an active researcher and has published valuable work in reputed journals over the past years in collaboration with national and international researchers. She has more than twenty years of teaching experience at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Additionally, she is a member of multiple university bodies and is known for being a very welcoming and energetic team member.

Dr. Abid Kamran

Dr. Abid Kamran, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Computing at Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST), Islamabad, is a dedicated mathematician with a Ph.D. in Computational Fluid Dynamics. His research interests span Numerical methods for boundary value problems, Heat transfer problems, and Similarity solutions, reflecting a commitment to advancing applied mathematics. Dr. Kamran actively contributes to the community in several ways. He is engaged in voluntary services, providing free teaching lectures through face-to-face interactions and social media platforms like Zoom. This initiative aims to make mathematical concepts accessible to a broader audience, showcasing his commitment to education and knowledge dissemination. Dr. Kamran applies his mathematical expertise to address real-world challenges. His focus on renewable energy problems, particularly heat transfer enhancement in solar collectors, demonstrates a practical approach to benefiting the general community indirectly. By tackling issues related to sustainable energy, he contributes to solutions that have far-reaching implications for environmental and economic well-being. Dr. Kamran is actively involved in a project submitted to an international organization, dealing with numerical aspects of biological disease problems using numerical techniques. This underscores his commitment to leveraging mathematical skills for addressing global health challenges, showcasing the societal impact of his research.

Mr. Naeemullah Khan

Naeemullah Khan is an Assistant Professor (Islamic Studies) of Capital University of Science and Technology Islamabad. He is a certified by Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan as Shari’ah Advisor (SECP) and deals in Zakat matters and non-business base modes of Islamic Microfinance. He provides Shari’ah consultancy to different charity based organization and honorary consultant of BankWaqf International Malaysia. Prof. Khan has vast experience of academic corridor under his belt by being the faculty member of International Islamic University Islamabad, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University Karachi and Capital University of Science and Technology Islamabad Prof. Khan passed “Moulvi Fazal” exam from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore as regular student of Ulma Academy Mansoorah, then he passed the exam of highest prestigious degree of Madrasa education “Shadat-ul-Aalmiyah” from Wafaq-ul-Madris. He completed his B.A Honors degree in Islamic Studies (Usul-ud-din) from International Islamic University Islamabad and MS with Specialization in Islamic Finance from Riphah International University, Islamabad. He also served as Shari’ah Advisor of Islamic Micro Finance Resource Centre (IMRC) Islamabad and in different prestige institutions. He is the author the first book on Islamic Microfinance in Urdu language, by the title of “An Introduction to Islamic Microfinance” published by IMRC Islamabad.

Ms. Zuriat Zahra

Ms. Zuriat holds an M. Phil. degree in mathematics from the University of the Punjab. Her area of specialization is Applied Mathematics, particularly; General Relativity and Cosmology. She has an excellent academic record throughout, with a gold medal at the master level. She has more than 5 years teaching experience at different universities.

Ms. Ayyesha Kanwal

Ms. Ayyesha Kanwal Ahmed is a PhD scholar whose major field of interest is Mathematical Physics. She holds MS degree in Mathematics from National University of Science and Technology (NUST). She also carries an experience of teaching at NUST and Foundation University Islamabad as visiting faculty. Her major areas of research are cosmic censorship and self-force effects of black holes and accretion of black holes.

Mr. Muhammad Iqbal

Muhammad Iqbal completed his MS degree in Islamic Business and Finance from Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan. His study area is Islamic Study and deals all Shariah compliance matters especially related to Business and Financial Institutions, including identifying their shariah status and presenting their shariah alternative solution.

Mr. M. Nauman

Mr. Muhammad Nauman is Lecturer at Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad. He holds M.Sc. in Defence and Strategic Studies from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad and Master in Islamic Studies and Master in Pakistan Studies from University of Sargodha and MS Pakistan Studies from International Islamic University Islamabad. His area of interest includes Islamic Studies, Indo-Pakistan History, Islam and Pakistan, Constitutional and Political developments in Pakistan, Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Law and International Affairs. He also worked as Visiting Faculty at National university of Science and Technology, FAST NUCES, International Islamic University Islamabad and University of Lahore Islamabad.

Mr. Azhar Rauf Khan

Mr. Azhar Rauf has completed his MS in Mathematics from the Islamic International University Islamabad. His research interests are in Group Algebra.

Mr. Waqar Younas

Waqar Younas joined CUST in 2021. He has done M.phil in Mathematics from Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. Under the supervision of Prof Dr. Muhammad Sagheer he analyzed MHD fluid flow by Shooting Method in M.phil. Currently he is working on Advance Numerical Techniques for the analysis of real life problems such as problems of fluid dynamics, computational biology and Heat and Mass transfer.

Mr. Waqar Ahmad

Waqar Ahmad is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), specializing in General Relativity. He holds an M.Phil. in Mathematics from CUST and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. focused on Black Holes and Gravitational Waves. With over a decade of teaching experience at Punjab College Gujarkhan, he instructed courses including Relativity and Cosmology, Tensor Calculus, and Differential Geomtery at the BS level.

Ms. Rida Rafaqat

Ms Rida Rafaqat is working as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Computing in Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. She has completed MS in Mathematics from International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan in 2018. Currently, she is doing her PHD in Mathematics from IIU, Islamabad. She has publications in various international journals.

Dr. Nadeem Anjum

Dr. Nadeem Anjum has over 24 years of combined industrial and academic experience. He holds a PhD and an MS degree from Queen Mary University of London, UK, having received a fully funded scholarship for his doctoral studies. Currently serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Software Engineering at Capital University of Science and Technology (C.U.S.T) in Islamabad, Pakistan, he is a Senior Member of the IEEE. Dr. Anjum actively contributes as a technical reviewer for esteemed research journals and engages in nationally and internationally funded projects. He received the Best Paper Award at the IEEE Intl. Conf. on Advanced Video and Signal-Based Surveillance (AVSS) in 2009. His research interests encompass artificial intelligence, eHealth, behavior analysis, and big data analytics.

Dr. Aamer Nadeem

Dr. Aamer Nadeem is a Professor of Software Engineering at the Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST). His areas of research interest include application of artificial intelligence techniques in software testing and reliability; analysis of soft requirements; and metamorphic testing of machine learning algorithms. He is head of the Center for Software Dependability (CSD) – a research group at CUST, working in diverse areas within the domain of software reliability and dependability. Dr. Nadeem received his MSc degree in computer science from Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), MS in software engineering from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), and PhD in computer science from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU). During his PhD, he worked as a Visiting Researcher at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) under a research collaboration. He has over 35 years of teaching, research and industry experience in computer science and software engineering. He has supervised 50+ Masters and five PhD research theses in the areas of software testing, fault tolerance and formal methods. He has authored or co-authored 115 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences. He is reviewer or editorial board member of several international peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Dr. Rizwan Bin Faiz

He is a motivated and committed student of computing whose prime objective is to pursue research. However, teaching remains his passion. He holds the ambition to impart high-quality education in the fields of computer science and software engineering to students. His diversified teaching experience both national and international along with his research skills, supports him in pursuing this goal.

Dr. Sabeen Masood

Dr. Sabeen Masood is a highly accomplished professional who possesses a robust academic background and extensive software engineering experience. She earned her Ph.D. in Software Engineering from NUST’s College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in Islamabad, following an MS from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. She is a reviewer of several international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sabeen is an approved PhD supervisor by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. She has held various teaching roles at different universities. Her industry background includes a position as a quality assurance executive at PTCL. Dr. Sabeen has further enhanced her skills with certifications, such as a graduate course in blockchain technology from Sir Syed CASE Institute of Technology, Islamabad, and a training certificate in web page development from Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad. Her impactful contributions to the academic community encompass research, publications, and teaching.

Dr. Saifullah

Dr. Saifullah completed his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Capital university of Science and Technology, Islamabad, in 2023. Dr. Saifullah has been teaching at college and university level for more than 20 years. Highly motivated, dedicated individual with excellent teaching skills, knowledge of educational technologies to develop and promote creativity, high-order thinking skills among students. His areas of interest are Computer Networks, Information Security and Artificial Intelligence.

Dr. Farah Haneef

Dr. Farah Haneef is a talented professional with a strong academic background and a wealth of software engineering expertise. After receiving an M-Phil in computer science from Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad and a BS in computer science from the Arid Agriculture University in Rawalpindi, she obtained her Ph.D. in computer science from Quaid-e-Azam University. She received a gold medal from the University of Arid Agriculture. She is an author of more than ten research publications and currently has a 20.8 Impact Factor. She reviews work for numerous worldwide, peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Farah has worked as a lecturer at several universities. Her notable input to the scholarly world consists of publications, teaching, and research.

Mr. Syed Awais Haider

Mr.Syed Awais Haider received the M.phil Degree from Quaid-i-azam university Islamabad. He has been associated with academia for the last three years in Quaid-i-azam university Islamabad.Currently, he is a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad.His Research interests include Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Optics, Particle physics and Physical Electronics.

Ms. Sadia Rasheed

Ms. Sadia Rasheed currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed his Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Lahore, Lahore in 2011, with almost 15 years of experience in academia. Her areas of interest are Wireless Networks, Network Security.

Mr. Ibrar Arshad

Mr. Mudassar Adeel

Mr. Mudassar Adeel Ahmed has done his BSc. Software Engineering from Mirpur University of Sciences & Technology and MS Computer Software Engineering from College of EME, National University of Sciences & Technology. Currently, he is enrolled in PhD. Computer Software Engineering in College of EME, National University of Sciences & Technology. Mr. Mudassar's research interests are in core Software Engineering i.e. Natural Language Processing, Model Driven Software Engineering and Software Requirement Engineering. He has an industrial experience of 1 year in Center for Advanced Research in Engineering (CARE) . He has joined APCOMS-UET Taxila as Lecturer of Computer Science in 2017. After one year, he joined Capital University of Science & Technology as Lecturer of Software Engineering in 2018. He has authored and co-authored different research papers published in reputable international journals and conferences.

Ms. Nadia Ashfaq

Miss. Nadia Ashfaq currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her Master in Software Engineering from the Comsats University Islamabad in 2016, with almost 5 years of experience in academia and industry. Her areas of interest are Software Process Improvement, Software Quality Engineering and Software Project Management.

Ms. Qudsia Yousaf

Ms. Qudsia Yousaf holds an experience of industry as well as academia. She has done her BS degree in Computer Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore and MS degree in Software Engineering from COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad. After BS she joined industry as a quality assurance engineer. She has experience of 2.5 years at well reputed organizations such as Xavor Corporation, Lahore and FiverRivers Technologies Lahore. After MS she started her academic journey as a Lecturer. She has six years of academic experience at different institutes/universities such as Grafton College Islamabad and University of Lahore Islamabad Campus. She has research interests in Software Engineering, HCI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has supervised FYP projects in her academic journey as well.

Mr. Zaheer Ahmad

Mr. Zaheer Ahmad currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. He completed his Masters in Computer Science from the COMSATS University, Islamabad in 2017. He has nearly three years’ experience as a researcher and reviewer at COMSATS University, Islamabad. His areas of interests are Computer Networks and Machine/Deep Learning.

Ms. Itrat Fatima

Ms. Itrat Fatima completed the MS degree in Computer Science from the COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, in 2018, and joined academia where she worked at different positions including Research Associate and Lecturer. She has research interests in Artificial Intelligence, Smart Grids, Data Science and Machine Learning. She has supervised numerous FYP projects. She also worked as a Lecturer at University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus and have gained 4 years of experience.

Mr. Taimoor Riaz

Mr. Taimoor Riaz currently serves as a Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. He completed his Master’s in Computer Science from the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad in 2020, with almost 4 years of experience in academia and industry. His areas of interest are Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning.

Mr. M. Majid Zaman

Mr. Muhammad Majid Zaman currently serves as a Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. He completed his Master’s in Computer Science from the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad in 2020, with almost 4 years of experience in academia and industry. His areas of interest include Computer Networks, Information Security, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing.

Ms. Anum Naseem

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Anum Naseem, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Computer Science at UET Taxila. With an MS in Computer Science from UET Taxila and five years of experience as a lecturer at the University of Lahore, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her current role as a Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Capital University of Science and Technology. Anum’s passion for research is appreciable with a focus on Internet of Things and Machine Learning.

Mr. Wasif Ali

Mr. Wasif Ali currently serves as a Lecturer in the Software Engineering Department at CUST.Previously, he held the position of Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, from 2023 to 2024. He earned his Master’s in Computer Science from COMSATS University Islamabad in 2023, following his Bachelor’s degree from International Islamic University. His areas of interest include Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision.

Ms. Khizra Bibi

Ms. Khizra Bibi currently serves as a Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her Master’s in Computer Science from the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad in 2023, with almost 2 years of experience in academia and industry. Her areas of interest are Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning.

Ms. Saba Nawaz

Ms. Saba Nawaz currently serves as a Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her Bachelors in Computer Science from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. She completed her Masters in Computer Science from the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad in 2021, with almost 3 years of experience in ERUSMUS+ project SAFE-RH as a Research Associate. Her areas of interest are Data science & Machine Learning

Ms. Sabahat Asad

Ms. Sabahat Asad currently serves as a Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her Bachelors in Computer Science from the International Islamic University, Islamabad in 2021, and Masters in Computer Science from FAST – National University of Computer and Emerging bSciences, Islamabad in 2023, with experience of Teaching Assistant. She has 1 year of experience in Academics as Visiting Lecturer at Foundation University, Islamabad and Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi. Her areas of interest are Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Mr. Adnan Karamat

Mr. Adnan Karamat currently serves as a Associate Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Arid Agricultural University Rawalpindi, conferred in 2019, followed by a Master’s degree in Computer Science from COMSATS University Islamabad, completed in 2024. His research interests lie in the fields of artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. With a passion for research and a strong academic foundation, he has honed a diverse skill set showcasing expertise in research methodology, advanced technical writing, critical analytical thinking, robust data analysis, and adept problem-solving capabilities.

Mr. Tabarak Matloob

Experienced and dedicated lecturer with expertise in Computer Science. Skilled in delivering engaging lectures, fostering critical thinking, and creating an inclusive learning environment. Committed to staying updated with the latest advancements and incorporating real-world examples. Strong mentorship and research supervision abilities. Passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential.

Ms. Syeda Hafsa Ali

Ms. Ali has done her Masters in Software Engineering with major in hybrid learning techniques from NUST in 2023. She did her Bachelors from Fatima Jinnah Women University where her FYP earned her national runner up position in Microsoft Imagine Cup 2020. She has more than 3 years of working experience in industry and academia combined. Her area of interest includes Deep learning, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Software testing techniques

Ms. Amina Ashfaq

Ms. Amina Ashfaq is a dedicated in computer science field with a profound academic background and hands-on industry experience. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 2018. Building upon her foundational knowledge, she pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science, graduating in 2021. Her research endeavors during her master's program focused on the critical domain of healthcare technology, specifically in ECG Signal Analysis to Detect Arrhythmia utilizing advanced Deep Neural Networks.

Ms. Asma Rauf

Ms. Asma Rauf currently serves as an Associate Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her Master's degree in Computer Science from PMAS Arid Agriculture University in 2022. With almost 4 years of extensive experience in both academia and industry, she has published a conference paper in IEEE. Her research areas include Situational Method Engineering, Requirement Prioritization, and Agile Practices.

Mr. Qazi Shuja Ud Din

Mr. Qazi Shuja Uddin currently serves as an Associate Lecturer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. He completed his Master's degree in Software Engineering from Riphah University, Islamabad in 2021. With almost 11 years of extensive experience in both academia and industry, he has published a conference paper in IEEE. His research areas include serious games, usability engineering, and systemic literature review.

Mr. Temour Abbas

Mr. Temour Abbas is working as an associate lecturer in the Software Engineering Department of the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. He has been associated with academia for the last 4 years. He was appointed as a Lab Instructor in 2019. His interest areas are Introduction to Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Software Architecture and Design, Software Construction and Development, and Mobile Application Development.

Mr. Imran Ul Haq

Mr. Imran ul haq currently serves as an Associate Lecturer in CUST’s Department of Software Engineering. He completed his MPhil in Computer Science from Quaid I Azam University, Islamabad in 2024, with almost 4 years of experience in academia and industry combined. His areas of interest include but are not limited to Digital Image Processing, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Ms. Samar Fatima

Mr. Muhammad Awais

Ms. Asma Ali

Ms. Asma Ali currently serves as a Lab Instructor in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her Master’s in Software Engineering from the Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi in 2020, with almost 2 years of experience in industry. Her areas of interest are Software Development especially Mobile Application Development using different frameworks (Java, Android Studio, React Native).

Ms. Zuha Raza

Ms. Zuha Raza is currently a Lab Instructor in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the International Islamic University, Islamabad in 2021, with almost 3 years of experience in academia and industry. Her areas of interest are the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine Learning.

Ms. Anam Zahra

Ms. Anam Zahra currently serves as a Lab instructor in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her Master’s in Computer Science from the Alhamd Islamic University Islamabad in 2022, with almost 2 years of experience in academia. Her areas of interest are Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning.

Mr. Manan Shahid

Mr. Manan Shahid Bhatti currently serves as a Lab Instructor in the Software Engineering department at CUST. He completed his Bachelors in Software Engineering from the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad in 2024, with almost 1 year of experience in Web development. His areas of interest are Web Development & Machine Learning.

Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Zeb

Qurat-ul-Ain Zeb is a BS graduate who has demonstrated exceptional skills and creativity in her field. She created an award-winning IoT-based hyperkalemia detection system for her final year project, showcasing her ability to integrate innovative technology solutions with practical healthcare applications. Her expertise includes strong proficiency in networking and machine learning, making her a versatile and valuable asset in the tech industry. Qurat-ul-Ain is dedicated to leveraging her knowledge to develop cutting-edge solutions and drive advancements in her areas of expertise.

Ms. Tehreem Ahmed

Miss Tehreem Ahmed currently serves as a Lab Instructor in the Software Engineering department at CUST. She completed her bachelor’s in software engineering from the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad in 2024.

Ms. S. Nida A. Bukhari

A dedicated Lab Instructor of Software Engineering, responsible for guiding students through hands-on implementation of software development concepts. Teaching programming practices, software design principles, version control, testing techniques, and software development methodologies (such as Agile and Waterfall). The instructor supports students in developing practical coding skills, using tools like IDEs, Git, and testing frameworks, while ensuring they follow best practices in software lifecycle management.

Mr. M. Hassaan

Mr. Muhammad Hassaan currently serves as a Lab Engineer in the Software Engineering department at CUST. He completed his Bachelors in Software Engineering from the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad in 2024. His areas of interest are Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Development and creating user-friendly and robust applications.