Department of Management Sciences
Dr. Arshad Hassan
Dr. Arshad Hassan is Professor of finance with consulting, research and teaching experiences in corporate reporting, corporate finance, portfolio management and financial risk management.Dr. Hassan is certified cost and management accountant and has 10 years of experience of working as professional accountant / auditor in public as well as private sector. He also holds membership of various professional bodies in accounting and finance.He is member of faculty board/Research Board of many prestigious institutions. Dr. Hassan’s research and writings covers a variety of topics ranging from asset pricing to Islamic Finance. He has more than 20 papers published in refereed academic journals to his credit.He has also presented number of research paper at academic /professional conferences in Pakistan, Turkey and USA. He is on editorial boards of various local and international indexed journals.
Dr. S. M. Mehdi Raza
Dr. Sayyed Muhammad Mehdi Raza Naqvi holds a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad. He also completed his Master’s in Science (Management Sciences) from the same university and earned another Master’s degree in Economics from Punjab University, Lahore, specializing in Econometrics and Human Capital Planning. Presently, he holds the position of Head of the Department of Management Sciences, serves as the Director of the Jinnah Business Research Center, and fulfills the role of Editor-in-Chief for the Jinnah Business Review, a research journal of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences at Capital University of Science and Technology. He is with 29 years of experience encompassing teaching, research, training, coaching & mentoring, consulting, management, and strategic planning. He is a distinguished professor, trainer, and consultant specializing in Strategic Management, Research Methodology, Conflict and Negotiation, and Organization Theory. He is with over 30 papers published in esteemed academic journals. Additionally, he has successfully supervised 13 PhD candidates and nearly 100 MS theses.
Mr. Saqib Naveed
Dr. Ansir Ali Rajput
Dr. Rajput holds Ph.D. – Entrepreneurship, MBA – Entrepreneurship & Marketing (Babson College, USA: No. 1 in MBA Entrepreneurship) and BSEE, SUNY at Buffalo, USA. Dr. Rajput was the founding entrepreneur of Personalized Gifts, USA (1993-1997). Upon completing his MBA, he relocated to Pakistan and joined System Research Private Limited, Islamabad as Director Marketing (1997-1998). He switched to academia and became Program Coordinator, MBA Programs, Hamdard University. (1998-1999). Later on, he joined Mohammad Ali Jinnah University-MAJU as Program Coordinator, MBA Programs and was promoted as Program Manager and Associate Professor (1999-2007) and later he headed the department of Management and Social Sciences (2007-2010). Currently, he is Associated Professor, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and Head, Entrepreneurship Development Center at Capital University of Science and Technology. Dr. Rajput has 20+ years of teaching & training, coaching & mentoring, consulting & venture creation, branding and communications and management and strategic Planning. He is renowned professor, trainer and consultant in the areas of: Entrepreneurship, Social and SME Planning and Development. International Business, Strategic Marketing, Branding and Communications and Planning. Some of Dr. Rajput Clients are: ACCA-Pakistan, British Council, FAO, IRM, ILO, Habib Bank, HEC, HRDN, Muslim Aid, National Bank, Pakistan Post, PHDEB, RCCI, SMEDA, SARRC HRD, MOST, Pakistan, UNICEF and World Bank. Dr. Rajput has worked in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Italy, India, Northern Cyprus, Netherlands, Turkey, Sri Lanka, UK and USA. Dr. Rajput is a serial Entrepreneur as he founded 8 startups and assisted 100+ ventures. Dr. Rajput has published 2 books, 15+ research papers and 20+ newspapers and magazines articles. Dr. Rajput is currently developing an indigenous entrepreneurial ecosystem model for Pakistan.
Dr. M. Ishfaq Khan
I enjoy the inner satisfaction by mentoring students and contributing in their career development process. To prepare adequately for a teaching career, I have completed my PhD in Management Sciences and MS in Management Sciences from COMSATS, Islamabad. Before this, I have completed my Master of Business Administration from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad Campus. Furthermore, I have completed Post Graduate Diploma in computer sciences from International Islamic University, Islamabad. I have started my teaching career in 2003 and I have commitment with myself that I will keep my skills aligned with the demand of time to make my students competitive that is founding element that required being successful in competitive economies. I love to teach entrepreneurship, marketing, international business and managerial ethics Words that describe me: honest, sincere, loyal, moral, persistent, aggressive, dynamic.
Dr. Shazia Faiz
Dr. Shazia Faiz completed her PhD degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) from Capital University of Science & Technology Islamabad, Pakistan, in 2017. She joined Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi as Assistant Professor (October 2018-September 2019). Currently she is working as Assistant Professor in Capital University of Science & Technology Islamabad, Pakistan. Her research interests are Perceived Organizational Politics, Leadership, Spiritual Intelligence and Workplace Attitudes & Behaviors (e.g., Incivility, Creativity).
Dr. Imran Riaz Malik
Dr. Robina Yasmin
Dr. Robina Yasmin holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from Aichi-Gakuin University, Japan. She has completed her MS in Human Resource Management from Nagoya University, Japan and Masters in Economics From Punjab University, Lahore. After completing her PhD, she joined Iqra University, Islamabad and served there for more than 11 years. In 2003 joined the Metropolitan School of Business and Management, UK. Currently joined the Capital University of Science and Technology as Associate Professor. She had an extensive experience of research in areas of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. She has supervised PhD, MS and MBA theses and also served as external examiner at Air University, ZABIS, International Islamic University and Abasyn University, Islamabad.
Dr. Ahsan M. Ahmed
Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated professional with track record of almost 6.5 years teaching experience & 4 years of overseas experience in the areas of Human Resources and Administration as well as Customer Services. Proven ability in providing personnel and administrative support, organizing responsibilities and handling HR roles. Displayed skills in performing well under pressure, meeting organizational objectives and dealing with multicultural clientele. Quick learner and adaptive by nature with good communication, planning, coordination, time management, and leadership skills with presentable personality and professional business style. Also expert in MS Office applications. Now working as a Permanent Lecturer at M.A.J.U to apply practical knowledge and exposure at the same time endeavour for professional excellence.
Mr. Nasir Rasool
Mr. Nasir Rasool has 20 an experience of over 20 years. That includes teaching experience 17 years and corporate experience of 3 years. He has supervised a large number of research studies during his teaching career. His corporate experience includes a solid training and consultancy exposure in Pakistan as well as in Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. He has worked with national and international social sector organizations and delivered trainings in all areas of management. He has also worked with different organizations as a consultant and helped them in developing their financial systems.
Dr. M. Saboor Ahmed
Over the past few years, I have developed a great interest in computer science, software development, and the IT industry. However, my motivation for studying computer science took shape from very early on, when elementary school introduced me to computers. The novelty, rapid pace of change, precision and different approach to information of computer science deepened my interest in this field, leading me towards pursuing this subject in my university studies.
Dr. Maria Mashkoor
Ms. Maria Mashkoor is Assistant Professor and also currently a PhD Scholar at CUST, working on her Thesis in the field of HRM. She has previously done MS in HRM from CUST and Masters in International Business Management from University of Westminster, London, UK. She joined Academia in 2007 and has served at many different positions such as BBA Program Coordinator, Social Events Coordinator, Member of JBR team, Member of Board of Studies, Member of Cafeteria Committee; Member of Newsletter Committee, Member of Discipline Committee, Member of Budget Committee, Member of MAJU Alumni Society (MAJUAS), Member of HR track, ICETEM and Member of Sports Gala. She has also been Patron of NEXUS (the Marketing Society) and Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Dr. Shakeel Iqbal
Dr. Shakeel Iqbal is a seasoned acedemician with over 18 years of experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate students at various HEC recognized universities. His educational qualifications include a doctorate degree in Information Technology from Iqra University Pakistan, a MS degree in Computer Information Systems from Florida Institute of Technology, USA and a Master of Public Administration degree from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Besides teaching he has an excellent track record of research and publications. His area of research include adoption of Information systems, mobile learning and e-governance.
Dr. Arif ud din
Dr. Arif ud din is Assistant Professor and currently a Post-Doctoral fellow at Universita ”Mediterranea” di Reggio Calabria in Italy. He completed his PhD in Management Sciences from IBL, AWKUM, and holds MS in Project Management from COMSATS. With extensive experience of 14 years, he has managed projects and programs with international, national, and grassroots level organizations. Additionally, he has taught project management courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in various universities in Pakistan.
Dr. S. Arslan Haider
Ms. Rabia Habib
Miss Rabia Habib completed the MS degree in Finance & Business Management from the University of Bedfordshire, U.K., in 2013, and joined academia where she has worked as Lecturer since Sept. 2014. Her area of interests are Psychological biases in financial investment behaviour, Applying behavioral finance to asset allocation, Analyst recommendation and corporate failure, Greed and fear in the stock market and Limit to Arbitrage Theory. Miss Rabia’s degrees in Business has enabled her to develop analytical/logical approach to tasks and aptitude to work under pressure. She wants to gain full expertise in Finance, takes every task as a challenge and strives to work in a competitive environment. Miss Rabia struggles to expand her knowledge from every experience because she believes that there is always room for self-improvement.
Mr. M. Umar Toor
Mr. Hafiz M. Adnan
Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic professional with diverse experience of almost 10 years teaching experience & 8 years of practicing lawyer. I start working as a practicing lawyer in 2006 and enroll as an advocate of high courts in 2010. In 2008 start part time teaching to chartered accountancy students and others. Since 2015 to date, I am working as lecturer in Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad.
Mr. Faraz Ali Shah
Sayed Faraz Ali Shah, holds MS- Sales & Marketing from SZABIST Islamabad, MBA – Marketing from University of Sindh, Advance Diploma in Leadership and Business Development from Canberra Institute of Technology Australia and Certified Train The Trainer from Skill City South Asia. He joined academia at CUST as full time Senior Lecture for Sales and Marketing. Prior to that He had worked in various sectors of Industry from Retail, Distribution, Marketing, Construction, Supply Chain, Training & Development that consist of twenty-three years of professional experience. During his Industry engagement, Mr. Faraz has also taught in leading Universities of Pakistan as Visiting Faculty like IBA Karachi, SZABIST, IBA Sukkur, Bahria University Islamabad, International Islamic University etc. Mr. Faraz has an exposure of working in Pakistani and overseas markets (Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkia, Australia, New Zealand, United States) resulting in hands on experience in all channels of Management Science. His practical knowledge on all facets of Sales, Marketing, Retail, Distribution & Supply Chain strategically connects the knowledge of Industry with Academia to better prepare students for future challenges in Pakistani Markets.
Ms. Sarah Nawaz
Ms. Sarah Nawaz Malik possesses a diverse academic background having degrees in both Humanities and Management Sciences domain. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in the field of Management. Her areas of interest include Organizational Behaviour, Industrial Psychology and Business Communication. She also supervises research thesis/projects and teaches courses in Communication skills, Business Communication, English I and English II.
Mr. M. Irfan Mustafa
A Lecturer at Capital University of Science and Technology, and a Project Management Professional/Consultant, Mr. Muhammad Irfan Mustafa has done his MS in Project Management from Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad and Software Engineering from the UK. He is currently a member of Project Management Institute (PMI), Association for Project Management (APM), a Professional Member of British Computing Society (BCS) and an Associate member of Association of Business Executives (ABE) UK. He has worked on various successful projects for well-known organisations including AIRBUS UK, e-ID UK, Orange UK, AX Pulse and KAISPE. He is a trainer for Oracle’s Primavera P6 Professional and Oracle’s Primavera Risk Analysis. His research interest is in Project Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Requirements Engineering, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). He is also a member of British Parachute Association and actively involved in backpacking & hiking.
Ms. Javeria Khalid
Ms. Javeria Khalid has 10 years of working experience in different organizations like USAID, Deloitte, SZABIST and NUMS. She has done double Masters Gold Medalist in M.phill Management Sciences; She is a ‘Certified Lead Auditor of ISO 9001:2015 (QMS). She has extensive experience in managing training, administrative work and human resource affairs gained over relatively a short span of time through commitment under thoughtful supervisors. She has a proven record of accomplishment in administration; human resource; quality control; and auditing of quality management systems. She is very well conversant with management procedures and affairs combined with an energetic personality; and good interpersonal & human skills, she also possesses experience in teaching undergraduate/Master’s programs as a visiting faculty in different institutions in Islamabad.
Mr. Imad-ud-Din
Imad-ud-Din is Lecturer of Project Management with teaching experiences in Project Management, Quantitative Reasoning, Statistics & Probability and Analytical Reasoning. He is a professional consultant (With an immense experience in Live-Stock (Dairy & Meat), Restaurant and businesses along Motorways) for Business Management including idea initiation, business planning, budgeting, business execution and other business-related issues.
Syed Farhan Ali
Mr. Syed Farhan Ali , who completed his MS in Finance in 2019, is a researcher specializing in Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT). He joined academia in the same year. His research focuses on the relationship between expected asset returns and various risk factors, and he employs empirical testing and statistical analysis to validate APT across different markets.
Department of Psychology
Dr. Sabahat Haqqani
Sabahat Haqqani graduated with a silver medal in M.Sc. Behavioral Sciences from Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan (FJWU) in 2009. She was awarded HEC faculty development scholarship to complete PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, UK. She is practicing academician, researcher and clinical psychologist. She served as a lecturer at FJWU from 2010 to 2019 and joined Capital University of Science and Technology in September 2019 as an Assistant Professor. Since 2021, she is working as Head of Psychology Department. She is also In-charge of Wellbeing and Daycare Centers at the university. She has been involved in conducting psychological assessment, psychotherapy/ counselling and clinical trainings and supervision in school, college, special education, university, hospital, and private clinical settings. She is currently working on several funded and non-funded projects including development of intervention for depression, anxiety and stress, and psychological assessment tools. She has taught wide range of courses including counselling and psychotherapy, statistical analyses, research methodology, psychological assessment, experimental psychology and ethics. Her research interests include self-harm, suicide, interpersonal relationships, marital satisfaction, designing interventions for mental health concerns of youth, women and elderly, and designing behavioral insight interventions for traffic management, agriculture and mental health.
Dr. Ishrat Yousaf
Dr. Ishrat Yousaf received her doctorate in Psychology from the Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan in 2015 and joined academia as a faculty member. Since 2015, she has been appointed as an Assistant Professor and earned 9 years of work experience in multiple Higher education institutions. During this period, she has voluminous contribution to higher education. Since 2019, she has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at the Capital University of Science and Technology. She remained involved in research grants and has been awarded for several research projects as a Principal Investigator, and Co-principal Investigator on competitive merit from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. She led and work on collaborative research projects in the areas of HIV/AIDS and mental health; contextualizing and developing an adapted e-health intervention for improving care for youth with substance use disorder; and developing indigenous intervention for youth to reduce psychological disorders to prevent and promote mental wellbeing in project as a Co-PI. Dr. Yousaf’s research interests are in the areas of health and clinical Psychology, particularly in the prevention, assessment and intervention of mental health among youth, patients with HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dr. Uzma Rani
Dr. Uzma Rani completed her PhD degree in Psychology from the School of Social Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia, in 2021, and joined academia where she worked at different Universities as Assistant Professor in Psychology. She has also foreign teaching experience. She has supervised psychology undergraduate students in their research projects. She authored four research papers in international recognized journals, and has strong interest in conducting qualitative research on national and international levels. . Her Research interests are Social Work, Positive Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Migration studies and Intervention development in Green Social Work field.
Ms. Sadaf Zeb
Ms. Sadaf Zeb is currently working as a Senior Lecturer at Capital University of Science & Technology Islamabad. She has more than 5 years of teaching experience and has expertise in different therapies including marital & family counseling, Hypnosis, Eye movement desensitization and Trauma based Eidetic therapy. Her research interest areas include clinical psychology, addictive behaviors, and social psychology. She also worked in collaboration with international researchers on different research articles.
Mr. M. Zeeshan Iltaf
Zeeshan Iltaf did his MS in clinical Psychology from International Islamic University Islamabad in 2017. After doing MS, he worked as an internee in Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi. He also worked as a drug Counsellor in various Rehabilitation centers. Moreover, he offered his services as a college Psychologist in Fazaia Inter-College, Jinnah Camp, Rawalpindi to help improve the mental health of college students. As a faculty member and a researcher , he supervised research thesis for numerous students at BS level.
Ms. Uzma Mushtaq
Ms. Uzma Mushtaq is experienced lecturer in Psychology offering subject knowledge of creating, engaging and interactive learning environments to nurture students’ understanding of psychological concepts, Skilled in delivering comprehensive lectures, conducting research with special interests in clinical psychology, child psychology and mentoring students. She has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a passion for empowering students to develop critical thinking abilities and apply psychological theories in practical settings. Seeking to excel in the field of Social Sciences, by making the best use of professional experience for organizational and societal development through academic counselling and teaching assistance.
Ms. Irum Noureen
Ms. Irum Noureen is Lecturer at CUST. She has previously done MPhil in Psychology from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. She joined Academia in 2020. Her Area of interest include Educational Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
Ms. Aysha Aneeq
Ms. Aysha Aneeq has MPhil Degree in Counseling Psychology. She is working as an educationist and a researcher for more than 10 years. Teaching is her passion and her motive is to flourish in an organization possessing the wealth of a fertile academic and research oriented environment. She has research interests in the areas of Educational Psychology, Intervention based studies in Psychology, Qualitative Research, and issues concerning adolescents and young adults as population of interest. In parallel, she is enthusiastically involved in the university teaching and supervising undergraduate students in their research projects.
Ms. Anam Mehmood
Anam Mahmood is a qualified and experienced psychology lecturer based in Islamabad, Pakistan. She holds MPhil Psychology from the Quaid-i-Azam University. She is passionate about educating students and helping them develop a deep understanding of psychological concepts. She uses interactive teaching methods and real-world examples to engage her students and make the material relatable. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is also involved in research. Overall, Anam Mahmood is a highly respected and accomplished psychology lecturer who is making a significant contribution to the field of psychology through her teaching and research.
Ms. Asima Munawar
Ms. Asima Munawar completed her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology in 2019, subsequently joining academia as a faculty member. She was awarded a Gold Medal for her outstanding academic performance during her MS program. Ms. Munawar is an enthusiastic, meticulous, and dedicated individual with a robust academic background in Clinical Psychology. She is specifically trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Behavior Therapy and offers her services as a clinical psychologist. Additionally, Ms. Munawar has six publications in peer-reviewed, impact-factor journals, as well as multiple conference presentations. She has also provided research supervision to numerous postgraduate and undergraduate students.
Ms. Iqra Kiran
Ms. Iqra Kiran received her MS Degree in Clinical Psychology from Foundation University, Islamabad in 2019. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology at Bahria University Islamabad. She worked as a Research Assistant at Human Development Research Foundation over a period of two-years. She initiated her academic journey in 2021 and has since amassed a wealth of experience as a lecturer in both public and private sectors. Demonstrating her commitment to nurturing future professionals, she has overseen clinical internships and research thesis of BS and MS students in Psychology and Clinical Psychology. She conducted a workshop at an International Conference hosted by the University of Management and Technology, Lahore. She holds memberships with esteemed organizations such as American Psychological Association (APA) and the Pakistan Association for Cognitive Therapies (PACT). She served her services as a Clinical Psychologist across various clinical setups in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Lahore, Ms. Kiran specializes in addressing a range of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, OCD, and relationship issues. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and hypnotherapy, reflecting her dedication to evidence-based practice.
Ms. Tehmina Mazhar
Miss Tehmina Mazhar received her M. Phil degree in Counseling Psychology from Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan in 2019 and joined academia as a faculty member. In 2020, she got appointed as Counselor and Faculty of psychology as visiting member of Akhuwat College for girls in Chakwal. Later, she also got selected as permanent faculty at Apex college, Chakwal where she served for a year almost. In 2023, she got employment at Capital University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad. Since, 2023 she is serving as lecturer psychology at CUST, Islamabad. She has been involved in teaching multiple psychology courses there and has supervised as well as evaluated multiple thesis projects of graduate students up till now.
Department of Accounting and Finance
Dr. Jaleel Ahmed Malik
Dr. Jaleel Ahmed Malik is Assistant Professor of finance with research and teaching experiences in corporate finance and financial economics. Dr. Malik has more than 10 research papers published in refereed academic journals. He has also presented number of research papers at academic /professional international conferences.
Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed
Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad. He earned his PhD degree from University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). He has more than ten years industry, teaching and research experience. His main research area is in Finance.
Dr. Anam Tariq
Dr. Anam Tariq holds doctorate in management sciences (Finance). She joined academics in 2019 and has extensive teaching and research experience in green finance, corporate finance, financial economics and data analysis. Her research work emphasizes on finance and its effective impact on climate change mitigation She has research publications in renowned international journals and conference proceedings to her credit.
Dr. Iftikhar Ali Janjua
Dr. Nosher Wan Khan
Nosher Wan Khan is a seasoned academic professional with over 14 years of experience in academia and industry. He holds a PhD in Finance and is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. His expertise spans teaching a wide range of courses in Economics, Accounting, and Finance, where he integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications to enhance student learning. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership as a former Manager Academics, where he played a crucial role in aligning departmental strategies with institutional objectives. His contributions include overseeing curriculum development, implementing the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) system, and ensuring compliance with national and international quality standards.
Dr. Anum Rashid
Dr. Anum Rashid has more than 8 years of experience in teaching and research. Her research area is sustainable finance, text mining, and microfinance institutions. She has published in various academic journals and presented her work at many international research conferences.
Ms. Sadaf Adalat
Ms. Saddaf Adalat is currently doing PhD (Finance) from Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. She has almost 4 years of teaching experience. She has done MS in Finance from Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. She started her teaching career as a Visiting Lecturer from Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad in 2018. She also worked at International Islamic University, Islamabad for one years. She has also achieved Merit and High Distinction Holder certifications from university.
Ms. Jaweria Khalid
A professional and meticulous facilitator at graduate and undergraduate level in university. Possess a vast experience in teaching courses such as marketing. human resource, management and business information systems. Has served corporate sector as a marketing research executive and human resource executive.
Department of English
Dr. M. Umar Farooq
Professor Dr Muhammad Umar Farooq is working as Head of the Department of English at CUST. He earned his PhD in English (Applied Linguistics) with specialization in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and teacher development. He has teaching experience of more than 30 years at higher education institutions in Pakistan and abroad. He has published three books and more than 50 articles in reputable international and Pakistani research journals. He has organized and presented at national and international ELT conferences. Based on his PhD research, he won a grant from the Higher Education Commission and established the first Self-Access Centre at Allama Iqbal Open University. He represents CUST on academic committees of various universities. He has been an active member of many national and international organizations. At CUST, he is a member of the Executive Council, Academic Council, BASR, and other academic committees. Besides BS and MS English (Linguistics), he has initiated several academic and professional development activities to improve the teaching and learning environment. He is Editor of the CUST Newsletter which covers academic achievements and activities. Also, he is Editor of SPELL Magazine, a platform that provides an opportunity for students to publish their work. He has organized teacher development sessions at public schools/colleges in the vicinity as community service.
Dr. M. Saqib Zaigham
Dr. Muhammad Saqib Zaigham is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad. He earned his PhD degree from University of Bakht Alruda, Sudan. He has more than twenty three years teaching experience, at university level in Pakistan and abroad. His main research area is in Phonetics & Phonology.
Mr. Inam Elahi
Mr. Inam Elahi is a PhD scholar at IIU Islamabad, an M.Phil in English Linguistics, Master in English Literature, PGD in TEFL, and Certified in UbD from the College of Education, Amherst, USA. He is a skilled and experienced faculty member of the English Department. He is a Principal Lecturer and Coordinator of BS and MS English Programs. He has vast experience in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He has attended many international conferences on Education in the USA and India. Currently, he is conducting his PhD research in the field of Narratology, on novel to film adaptation.
Ms. Saeeda Ibrahim
Ms. Saeeda Ibrahim is a dedicated and accomplished educator with dual Master's degrees in English Literature and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). She possesses a strong academic foundation and practical teaching experience, including eight years tenure at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in the Functional Courses (FC) Department. She demonstrates a passion for language education, curriculum development, and student-centered learning. She is committed to fostering linguistic proficiency among diverse student populations.
Ms. Uzma Arshad
Uzma Arshad completed the MPhil in Linguistics from the University of University of AJ&K Muzaffarabad 2006, and joined academia where she worked at different universities including NUML; Bahria University, Quaid -e- Azam university Islamabad. Uzma Arshad research interests are in Phonetics and Phonology, code Switching and Corpus Linguistics. She has supervised numerous BS research articles to the students of BS program at NUML Islamabad. She got souvenir from different Colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Ms. Naveeda Fazal Haq
Ms. Naveeda Fazal Haq is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. She did her MS/MPhil in Language and Literature from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), MS/MPhil in Applied Linguistic Research and Certificate in English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) from UK. She is an internationally certified English language teacher and has been teaching English to learners with diverse educational, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds for about 20 years.
Mr. Maqsood Alam
Mr. Maqsood Alam is a PhD scholar at Air University Islamabad. Mr. Alam has started his professional career as a teacher in 2013. He has taught at good and well reputed institutions prior to joining Capital University of Science and Technology in September 2017. Mr. Alam has excellent inter- and intra-personal communication skills.
Ms. Asma Naz
Ms. Asma Naz is a Lecturer with over 10 years of teaching experience at QAUand CUST. She has taught a wide range of core and allied Linguistics courses across disciplines and is known for her student-centered, scaffolded approach to learning. Currently a PhD scholar, her research focuses on Cyber Linguistics, Forensic and Computational Linguistics, and Digital Media Discourse, with an emphasis on linguistic deception and digital communication. Alongside teaching, she serves as course coordinator, batch advisor, in charge of the Academic Writing Center, and report writer for departmental events. She is also the patron-in-chief of the Cust Art and Literary Club and a member of the Health and Safety Club. Ms. Naz actively mentor students for writing and speaking competitions, combining her academic, administrative, and research expertise to foster well-rounded learners.
Ms. Faiza Arshad
Ms. Faiza Arshad has done MS in English (Linguistics & Literature) from COMSATS University, Islamabad. She started her career as an English Teacher and Subject Specialist at Siddeeq Public School in Rawalpindi. She has worked at Fazaia Inter College Nur khan for eleven years. She has worked as an English News Caster in Radio Pakistan, Islamabad. Her areas of interest in research are; Translation Studies, Feminism, Discourse Analysis, Literary Theories and Bilingualism.
Mr. M. Aneeb Fazal
Mr. M. Aneeb Fazal is currently doing PhD in English Linguistics from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. He has done MS in English (Linguistics & Literature) from COMSATS University, Islamabad. He started his teaching career as a Lecturer from Grafton College, Islamabad in 2016. He also worked at The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus for three years. He has also achieved various certifications from several foreign educational organizations. Mr. Aneeb’s research interests include Corpus Linguistics, Corpus stylistics and Forensic Linguistics. He has also supervised a number of MA English research dissertations.
Ms. Farrah Iqbal
Ms Farrah Iqbal is a Lecturer, with over eight years of teaching experience. She is a PhD scholar at Foundation University. She has previously taught at Fatima Jinnah Women University and Foundation University. Her teaching focuses on English Language and Academic Writing, and she employs a learner-centered, scaffolded approach to support student growth. In addition to teaching, she serves as the Coordinator of VIS program and Internships. She is an active member of the DSE Committee, CQI Team, Industry Liaison and Training Committee, and CUST Newsletter Team. She was a core team member organizing the department's first international conference. Her contributions span academic, administrative, and co-curricular domains.
Mr. Sikandar Seemab
Mr. Sikandar Seemab received his M.Phil degree in English Linguistics from NUML, Islamabad in 2019. He is an educational professional with more than 10 years of teaching experience at college and university levels in Pakistan. Currently, he holds a permanent position as an English Lecturer at the Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST). Additionally, he served as a visiting English Lecturer at various prestigious institutions, including the International Islamic University in Islamabad, NUML, and Bahria University in Islamabad. At Bahria College's Zafar Campus, Islamabad, he worked on the role of Head of Department for English. With his extensive experience across different educational settings and eclectic teaching style, he strives to offer a variety of lectures to appeal to all types of learners.
Mr. Furqan Ahmad
Mr. Furqan Ahmad has over 20 years of teaching and administrative experience and has served at prominent institutions like International Islamic University, Foundation University, and Riphah University Islamabad. He holds three master’s degrees in English Language, Literature, and English Language Teaching. He is an MS in linguistics from Foundation University Islamabad. Mr. Ahmad has completed various certifications and diplomas reflecting his dedication to learning and innovative teaching methodologies. He is a PhD research scholar and is researching AI-based intervention for developing writing skills. His passion for teaching and skilful application of pedagogical principles make him an invaluable member of the academic community.
Ms. Zahida Younas
Ms. Zahida Younas is a PhD candidate in English Literature at the International Islamic University Islamabad. With a distinguished teaching career spanning multiple prestigious institutions, including Bahria University, NUST, International Islamic University, Federal University and Riphah International University, she possesses extensive expertise in literature and language instruction. Additionally, she served ABN overseas Education as an IELTS Trainer. Her academic interests include Post-colonial Literature, Pakistani Anglophone Literature, South Asian Literature, and Literary Theory. Her research has been published in various areas, including War Literature, Necropolitics, Literary Theory, and Discourse Analysis. As a speaker, she has actively participated in institutional seminars and presented papers on a wide range of topics at both national and international conferences.
Mr. M. Wasim Haider
Mr. Wasim Haider holds a BS (Honors) in English Literature from the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, and M.Phil. in English Literature from the University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore. He commenced his career in higher education at UCP and has since taught various literature courses at Lahore Leads University and UMT. Additionally, he served as a lecturer at the University of Wah (UW), where he taught both undergraduate and graduate literature courses, and acted as the MS Program Coordinator. He has also co-supervised several M.Phil. theses. Mr. Haider is a research-oriented person with extensive experience in teaching literature, managing academic activities, and coordinating various projects.
Ms. Rimsha Jahangir
Ms. Rimsha Jahangir holds an MS degree in English Linguistics from Air University, Islamabad. She teaches courses across various disciplines, employing a student- centered approach to create interactive classes. Her research interests include Corpus Linguistics and Academic Writing. She began her teaching career at UET Taxila in 2019 with additional teaching experience at the Institute of Space Sciences and Technology, Islamabad and KLC. Moreover, she has earned ' How to Teach IELTS' certification from a Cambridge-recognised institute, completed professional training through the American English Teacher Development Program, and has organised workshops on Language Documentation and Corpus Analysis in collaboration with the Corpus Research Centre at Air University Islamabad.
Ms. Asma Qandeel
Ms. Asma Qandeel is a Lecturer at CUST, Islamabad. She is well-rounded with exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. She is also the Patron-in-Chief of the department's extracurricular activities, Ms. Qandeel provides invaluable guidance and support to a diverse range of student-led initiatives. Furthermore, she serves as the Editor of SPELL, the department's literary magazine. Under her meticulous guidance, SPELL has become a significant platform for showcasing the literary talent of students, providing them with a valuable opportunity to share their creative writing and critical insights with a wider audience.