Faculty Members

Dr. Arshad Hassan (PhD MAJU, Islamabad)

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. Ansir A. Rajput (PhD MAJU, Islamabad)

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. Sayyed M. Mehdi Raza Naqvi (PhD MAJU, Islamabad)

Dr. Sayyed Muhammad Mehdi Raza Naqvi holds Ph.D. – in Management Sciences (Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad), Masters in Economics ( Punjab University Lahore) – with Majors in Econometrics and Human Capital Planning. Bachelors of Arts (Government Sadiq Egerton College Bahawalpur) with Majors in Statistics and Economics. He joined academia since 1992 and served Punjab Group of Colleges for fourteen years (1992-2006). Later on, he joined Mohammad Ali Jinnah University-MAJU as Assistant professor and Program Coordinator of MS and PhD Programs and later on was promoted as Associate Professor (2006-2014). Currently, he is Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, and Editor In-Chief Jinnah Business Review, a research journal of Faculty of Management and Social Sciences at Capital University of Science and Technology. Dr. Sayyed Muhammad Mehdi Raza Naqvi has 29 years of teaching, research, training, coaching & mentoring, consulting, management and strategic Planning experience. He is renowned professor, trainer and consultant in the areas of: Strategic Management, Research Methodology, Conflict and Negotiation and Organization Theory. 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 and Europe. He is a HEC approved supervisor.

Dr. Arif Vaseer (PhD CUST, Islamabad)

Dr. Arif Vaseer holds Ph.D. – Marketing and BBA, MBA –Marketing from (Michigan State University, USA, 1989.) Upon completing his MBA, he worked in the USA with Burger King Corporation. Mr. Vaseer relocated to Pakistan in 1991 and joined the marketing department of renowned Industrial Units such as Textile, Toyonasic, and Army welfare Trust etc. He switched to academia and became an Assistant Professor and Program Manager, MBA Programs of International Islamic University, Islamabad. (1998-2001). He joined Mohammad Ali Jinnah University-MAJU in 2001 as Assistant Professor, and given the responsibility of Controller of Examinational along with the teaching. Mr. Vaseer promoted as Associate Professor, Marketing in (2006). He has served and given responsibilities in different capacity such as Director Quality Enhancement Cell, Director Corporate Linkage and members of different committee of the university and the Faculty of Management Sciences at Capital University of Science and Technology. Dr. Vaseer has over 20+ years of teaching & Corporate experience with the different multinational and national organizations. He is also a board member of different organization such as American Marketing Association (AMA), Marketing Association pf Pakistan (MAP), Rotary Club of Islamabad, Hungarian Friendship Association, Institute of Rural Management (IRM) and Michigan State University Alumni Association. Dr. Vaseer main research area is Internal and Social Marketing. He has Participated and presenting his Research work in the different International Research Conferences. He has also awarded the European Union scholarship and visited France, Hungary, Malaysia and Germany.

Mr. Saqib Naveed (MS Riphah, Islamabad)

Dr. Muhammad Ishfaq Khan (PhD COMSATS, Islamabad)

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.

Mrs. Qurat ul Ain Jalil (MPhil QAU, Islamabad)

I did my M-phil in Area Studies from Quaid-e-Azam University.I served in International Progressive School at the start of my career and continued working till 1999. Later, in 2000 I started working as visiting faculty at MAJU. After couple of months I was taken aboard as permanent faculty earlier at MAJU and now CUST.

Dr. Lakhi Muhammad (PhD Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia)

• Associate Professor, Head Department of Management Sciences, Capital University of Science & Technology Islamabad.

• Authored articles in international refereed journals, such as Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services (ABDC-A), Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics (ABDC-A), International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (ABDC-A), and International Journal of Hospitality Management (ABDC-A*).

• Serving as a reviewer and on editorial boards of various international indexed journals.

• Enthusiastic about quality research and working on various methodological aspects of consumer behavior research.

• A trained expert in the usage of the statistical tool as Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM).

• Areas of research include Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing, Customer-employee relations and complaint handling in Services Marketing.

Dr. Ahsan Mahmood Ahmed (PhD UMS, Malaysia)

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 (MS MAJU, Islamabad)

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.

Mr. Nosherwan Khan (MS MAJU, Islamabad)

Muhammad Saboor Ahmed (PhD CUST, Islamabad)

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.

Ms. Rabia Habib (MS University of Bedfordshire, UK)

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. Muhammad Umar Toor (MS MAJU, Islamabad)

Mr. Zia ul Islam (MS Durham University, UK)

A highly energetic, flexible and tolerant individual interested in teaching to use strong passion for youth's development, together with skills and experience to make a significant difference.

Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Adnan (MS CUST, Islamabad)

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.

Ms. Maria Mashkoor(PhD Scholar CUST, Islamabad)

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. Shazia Faiz (PhD CUST, Islamabad)

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).

Ms. Hajra Qayyum (MS CUST, Islamabad)

Ms. H. Qayyum completed her Master’s degree in a challenging domain of Bioinformatics from Capital University of Science and Technology in 2019 and is serving the mother institute since then. She joined academia as Lab instructor in 2016 and continue to work in the capacity of Lab instructor, Junior Lecturer and currently as an Associate Lecturer. She has keen interest in research and has authored few book chapters, conference proceedings and articles. She also volunteers as a reviewer in ScienceDirect and has reviewed many articles.

Mr. Muhammad Irfan Mustafa (MS CUST, Islamabad)

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. Sarah Nawaz Malik (PhD Scholar UMS, Malaysia)

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.

Ms. Namra Mubarak (PhD Scholar USM, Malaysia)

In my work career, I served as administrator, Coordinator, Lecturer at different organizations as mentioned in the CV; I have been responsible for lifting the reputation of the organization by putting in my full efforts as required. I administered and faced every challenge that came across. As a lecturer, I love teaching. I made learning interesting and fun. I taught students to love and inquire about business cases. Beside this in the companies I managed difficult and emotional employee situations; Responding promptly to customer needs including requests for service and assistance & Meet commitments. I consistently met the deadlines, which turned out to be fruitful for the organization.

Dr. Samyia Safdar (PhD UIBE, China)

Dr. Samyia completed the PhD degree in Management Sciences from University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China in 2018. After completing the Ph.D. degree, she joined the Academia. She last served as an assistant professor in Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic university. Currently she is working in Capital University of Science and Technology as assistant professor. Dr. Samyia has research interest in leadership, organizational behavior, and employee performance.

Mr. Mohammad Salman Khattak (MS UoN, UK)

Mr. Mohammad Salman Khattak is currently serving as lecturer at reputed CUST University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He has completed his MS degree in Construction Project Management from University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. in 2017, MBA (Banking and Finance) from IM|Sciences, Peshawar, in 2009, and Bachelors in Information Technology from Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan. Mr. Khattak joined GIK Institute, Topi, Swabi, as Lecturer at Department of Management Sciences in 2017. Mr. Khattak has a total of 8 years of industrial experience comprising of 2 years in NGOs, 3 years in Banking (Islamic Banking), and 3 years in different multinational construction projects (Contracts and Procurement). TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Dr. Muhammad Kamran Naqi Khan (PhD HU, Pakistan)

October 12, 2008- July 2009 Awarded Post doctoral research fellow of HEC to serve as Visiting Scholar- KYOTO UNIVERSITY, Prof. Sugiman Lab, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, at Kyoto University, from October 2008 to July 2009 under the supervision of Prof. Toshio Sugiman. A report has been submitted to Higher Education Commission of Pakistan titled, ‘Social and Business Innovation as a Function of Group Interaction’. The idea of this research work was to harness community building talent and to enrich from Japanese industrial and community development programs. The experience also provided me an insight into the dynamics of their productive culture, business management, innovation and the factors contributing to their phenomenal progress. The experiences that I had are of great value for our society to apply in the socio-economic development particularly, in mobilizing the communities towards progress through self reliance. I have also established professional linkages through interaction with faculty and scholars of great repute in the important universities and academic institutions in Japan as well as international scholars visiting Japan. Another important dimension that is crucial to learn through this experience is the effective functioning of Japanese leading organizations like visiting Toyota Corp, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, Sony Education Foundation and other small and medium enterprises , elementary schools and other supportive systems that create holistic perspective for the sustainable development of the society. My Professional Contribution for Higher Education are:

• Associated with NBEAC as Editor in Chief
• Part of reviewer of the team for accreditation NBEAC.
• Invited and participated as member of workshops by HEC: Curriculum Workshop HEC 4-5 Aug 2015 & National Curriculum Framework Meeting, organized by HEC, Jan1-2, 2016 Lahore
• National Human Resource Development Plan (2015 - 25): visualizing socio-economic growth HRD-HEC, October 13, 2015, Islamabad Pakistan
• CPEC
• Assessment of Post Doc candidate research plan.
• Part of Review Panel constituted to comply with the PM directives to review Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for Quality Assurance & Good Governance., Quality Assurance Department, HEC, Feb 2016

Dr. Muhammad Asghar Mughal (PhD UUM, Malaysia)

Dr. Mudassar Ali (PhD HIT, China)

Mr. Imad-ud-Din (MS CUST, Islamabad)

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.

Mr. Sayed Faraz Ali Shah (MS SZABIST, Islamabad)

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. Javeria Khalid (MPhil RIU, Islamabad)

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.

Dr. Sabahat Haqqani (PhD UoE, Edinburgh)

Dr. Ishrat Yousaf (PhD UoP, Peshawar)

Dr. Ishrat completed her PhD degree in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Psychology, University of Peshawar, in 2015, and joined academia where she worked at different Universities as Assistant Professor in Psychology. Dr. Ishrat’s research interests are in the areas of mental health, Psychological assessment, developmental psychology, and Clinical and health psychology. She has supervised psychology undergraduate students in their research projects. She authored two research papers in HEC recognized journals, and has strong interest in taking national and international research projects.

Ms. Uzma Mushtaq (MS BU, Islamabad)

I am a strong communicator, enthusiastic and well motivated psychologist with an ability to work positively and therapeutically with a wide range of clientele and being able to deal with mental health issues in clients from different age groups in different settings. Seeking to excel in the field of Social Sciences, by making the best use of my subject knowledge, professional experience for organizational and societal development through academic counseling and teaching assistance.

Ms. Rabia Batool (MS BU, Pakistan)

Ms. Irum Noureen (MPhil QAU, Pakistan)

Ms. Rabia Umar (MS FU, Islamabad)

Ms. Rabia Umar is currently Lecturer in Psychology Department at Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. She has completed her MS degree in Clinical Psychology from the Department of Psychology, Foundation University Islamabad in 2019, and joined academia in 2015. Her research interests include educational, clinical and cognitive psychology.

Ms. Mehreen Aftab (MPhil QAU, Islamabad)

Ms. Mehreen Aftab has completed MPhil Psychology from Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad in 2017. Major research areas are Social Psychology, personality Psychology, and mental health.

Mr. Muhammad Naeem (MS FUST, Pakistan)

I have completed MS degree in Clinical Psychology and have 3 years teaching experience. I am highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated educator who wants all students to be successful learners. Being a teacher, I am committed to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging for all students.

Ms. Parveen Akhtar (M.Phil QAU, Islamabad)

Ms. Parveen Akhtar’s research career spans over 6 years. She has contributed significantly in the design, implementation and evaluation of psychological interventions developed by World Health Organization for resource poor settings. She has recently stepped in academia.. Her teaching philosophy aims to create a classroom environment that is conducive not only for learning subject related skills but also for mental health and wellbeing of students.

Dr. Jaleel Ahmed Malik (PhD Harbin Institute of Technology, China)

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. Nousheen Tariq Bhutta (PD UoS, Italy)

Dr. Nousheen Tariq Bhutta, is an Assistant Professor and HEC recognized supervisor in Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan. She has more than 10 years teaching experience including at the International University in KSA. She completed her Ph.D at International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan with partial research at the State University of New York at Oswego, USA. She is a Post Doc from the University of Sanio, Benevento Italy. She has International Research papers published in International reputed Journals. She has attended in International research conferences as a presenter and Session Chair.

Mr. Syed Farhan Ali

Ms. Sadaf Adalat (PhD Scholar CUST, Islamabad)

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.

Mr. Iftikhar Ali Janjua (PhD Scholar CUST, Pakistan)

Mr. Iftikhar Ali Janjua (PhD Scholar CUST, Pakistan)

Ms. Saeeda Ibrahim (MA AIOU, Islamabad)

Mr. Inam Elahi (MPhil UoL, Lahore)

Mr. Inam Elahi is an M. Phil in English Linguistics, Master in English Literature, PGD in TEFL, Certified in UbD, a skilled & experienced faculty member of EE Department. He is a Lecturer in Communication Skills & Technical Report Writing. As VFM (visiting faculty member) he taught at Air University Islamabad & University of Lahore Islamabad Campus.CDA of Print Media in Pakistan is his research work. From the University of the Punjab he did his Master in English Literature and earned a degree of M. Phil from UOL. He has a vast experience in teaching at Graduate & under graduate levels. Since 1997 he is engaged in teaching and administrating different education institutions at SS, HSS, Grad & Post Grad Level. Inam attended international conferences on Education in USA & India. He is also Certified in Instructional Leadership from College of Education Amherst, University of Massachusetts USA where he completed his Understanding by Design (UbD), a curriculum development program. Inam is also expert at backward designing.

Mr. Maqsood Alam (M.Phil QU, Peshawar)

Mr. Maqsood Alam has completed his MPhil in English Literature from Qurtuba University, Peshawar, KPK, in 2017. Mr. Alam has started his professional career as a teacher in 2013. He has taught at good and well reputed institutions prior to join Capital University of Science and Technology in September 2017. Mr. Alam has excellent inter- and intra-personal communication skills, and he is always ready to take extra responsibilities.

Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq (PhD NUML, Pakistan)

I am a PhD in Applied Linguistics with specialization in CALL, teacher development and open & distance learning. I have 30 years teaching experience at university level in Pakistan and abroad. I have published three books and more than 40 articles in international and Pakistani research journals. I have been an active member of many organizations like Higher Education Commission Pakistan, National Committee on English Pakistan, Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers, TESOL Arabia, KSA Association of Language Teachers, etc. I have organized and presented at various ELT conferences in Pakistan and abroad. At Taif University, I, as head of the PD Unit, have introduced and supervised MA TESOL program, professional development activities (online and onsite) in collaboration with international publishers/organizations, quality assurance, etc. At Allama Iqbal Open University, I, as HoD, initiated several academic and professional activities including revision of courses, course outlines for MS and PhD programs, professional development activities in collaboration with RELO USA, launching of an ELT journal, online/onsite English language courses, etc.

Ms. Asma Naz (MS QAU, Islamabad)

I am currently working at the position of a Lecturer at C.U.S.T., Islamabad. I am responsible to teach a multitude of courses to the students of varying disciplines such BS Computer Sciences, BS Software Engineering and BS Bio Informatics and Bio Sciences. I have also taught to the students of MSC Linguistics at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. My teaching assignments have included courses of Functional English, Communication Skills, Technical Report Writing, Academic Writing, Phonetics & Phonology. As an instructor, I believe in developing life-long learners of language. I employ a pragmatic approach of meeting students at their level and moving them into the zone of proximal development through scaffolding. Additionally, I’m performing the responsibilities of Course Coordinator of Communication Skills, Report Writer of different events at departmental level, and also advisor of a particular Batch of BSE at this institution. Aside from teaching assignments, I am also required to train students for various writing competitions such as essay and story writing. I have also trained many students for debates and speeches.

Ms. Uzma Arshad (MPhil AJKU, Pakistan)

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. Asma Qandeel (MS CUI, Pakistan)

Highly enthusiastic teaching professional who is eager to provide all students with a solid education. Talent for bringing the classroom to life with real-world examples and innovative technology. Proven ability for discovering students’ varying learning styles, ensuring each student’s unique academic needs are met. Encouraging educator who offers plenty of positive reinforcement to maintain a calm and control classroom. Well-rounded with exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Semi-fluent in written and verbal English.

Dr. Hashim Khan (PhD University of Bakht Alruda, Sudan)

Dr. Hashim Khan completed his PhD degree in English Literature from the University of Bakht Alruda, the Republic of Sudan in 2021. He has been teaching English language and literature in national and international institutions including Ministry of Education KSA and Taif University KSA. His areas of interest in research include Post-colonial Studies, History of English Literature, Novel and Identity Crisis. On his previous job at Saudi Japanese college in Jeddah KSA, he worked as Head of English Department. He authored 10 research articles in HEC recognized journals.

Ms. Faiza Arshad (MS CUI, Pakistan)

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.