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. Annum Tanweer
Ms. Annum Tanweer, PhD Scholar, graduated with MS in Clinical Psychology degree from National University of Science and Technology in 2016, brings a wealth of expertise with over 7 years of teaching at a university level and clinical practice. As a PhD Scholar, Ms. Annum Tanweer has been working with identifying and treating mental health concerns amongst adolescents, contributing to both academic and practical knowledge. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she is a practicing Clinical Psychologist, specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The specialization underscores her commitment to applying evidence based therapeutic techniques for various mental health concerns. She is also regularly invited as a guest speaker to deliver talks and seminars to hundreds of students and faculty members in numerous educational and private institutions which highlights her dedication towards mental health advocacy.
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. Sumia Kalsoom
Ms. Sumia Kalsoom is perusing her PhD from University of Central Punjab, Lahore in Clinical Psychology. She has completed her MS Clinical Psychology in 2017 from Bahria University, Islamabad. She is currently working as a Lecturer at Capital University of Science & Technology Islamabad. She has more than 6 years of professional experience including academia, clinical settings and research. She has served as lecturer both in public and private sector universities, including Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Air University, Islamabad, Women University Swabi and University of Swabi. She has more than 2 years of experience in different clinical and hospital settings. She is a skilled clinical psychologist with expertise in different areas including hypnosis, family therapy, stress management, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Ms. Sumia Kalsoom is a member of APA (C2304572095), certified Hypnotherapist by National Guild of Hypnotists, certified Good Clinical Practitioner by NIDA Clinical Trial Network, certified Good Research Practitioner by Medical Research Council and certified systematic reviewer by Cochrane Interactive Learning. Her main research areas are clinical psychology, family therapy, geriatric depression and organizational psychology.
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.