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THE UNIVERSITY’S PROFILE 2020-21 1 | The University’s Profile Ever since LUMS came“ into being over 30 years ago, we have tried to provide the best education and opportunity to our students to improve and develop themselves to serve society and contribute to making a better Pakistan. Syed Babar Ali, Founding Pro Chancellor, LUMS LUMS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Abdul Razak Mr. Shahid Hussain Dr. Arshad Ahmad Dawood Rector, LUMS Vice Chancellor, LUMS Pro Chancellor, LUMS CEO, Service Sales Advisor for Commerce, Corporation (Pvt.) Limited Textile, Industry and Production, and Investment, Government of Pakistan Dr. Parvez Hassan Syed Hyder Ali Hassan & Hassan Advocates Chief Executive and Managing Director, Packages Limited Mr. Osman Khalid Waheed Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar President, Ferozsons Laboratories Limited Vice Chancellor, University of Engineering and Technology Ms. Fatima Asad-Said Ms. Saima A. Khawaja CEO, Abacus Consulting Partner, Progressive Advocates & Legal Consultants Dr. Ijaz Munir Dr. Ali Khan Rector, National School of Public Policy Dean, Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences, LUMS Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo Mr. Furqan Ahmed Syed President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers CEO, Pakistan and Afghanistan, PepsiCo of Commerce & Industry Prof. Dr. Arshad Saleem Bhatti Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shahid Karim Rector, Virtual University of Pakistan Justice, Lahore High Court LUMS LEADERSHIP Dr. Arshad Ahmad Dr. Farhat Haq Dr. Tariq Jadoon Vice Chancellor Provost Vice Provost Ms. Zara Fateh Qizilbash Dr. Alnoor Bhimani Dr. Ali Khan Registrar Honorary Dean, Dean, Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani Suleman Dawood School School of Humanities and Social of Business Sciences Dr. Sabieh Anwar Dr. Sadaf Aziz Dr. Faisal Bari Dean, Syed Babar Ali School Interim Dean, Dean, Syed Ahsan Ali and of Science and Engineering Shaikh Ahmad Hassan Syed Maratib Ali School of School of Law Education 3 | The University’s Profile VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE The philosophy of ‘Learning Without Borders’ at LUMS is a culmination of our founding vision: world-class education should be accessible to all. In a year marked by a global pandemic, this commitment has proved to be more relevant than ever before. The COVID-19 outbreak has returned us all to the role of learners. It is clear that the grand challenges of the world require solutions that transcend the traditional boundaries of discipline, geography, social and economic contexts. LUMS has risen to the challenge, and has continued to put learning and pedagogy first, without compromising on the health and safety of its community. Our redefined teaching methodologies and online and hybrid learning models offer students more choice and flexibility than ever before. Meanwhile, our community continues to step up and respond with empathy, resilience and acts of service. Our centres collaborate across disciplines and work on issues of water, energy, policy, entrepreneurship and business in society; contributing to solving national and broader issues of today. Tackling the numerous challenges of the present times, LUMS continues to serve its mission. I invite you to peruse the upcoming pages, learn about our new direction and join us in our endeavours. Wishing you good health, Dr. Arshad Ahmad 5 | The University’s Profile CONTENTS 08 Fast Facts 27 Life at LUMS 10 The University 29 The Campus 13 Getting to Know Lahore 30 Facilities 15 Our Schools Faculty Lead Ground-breaking Opening Avenues 33 Research 41 to Education 35 Centres at LUMS 42 Friends of LUMS A Powerful Network Make a 39 of Alumni 46 Donation 7 | The University’s Profile FAST FACTS National Outreach Ranked in the Ranked #40 on Programme Awarded world’s best small Platinum Award 651-700 universities 2020 by Council for band in QS World by Times Higher Advancement and University Rankings Education Support for Education 2022 Suleman Dawood 1 in 3 students receive School of Business 200 financial support is the first AACSB PhD faculty 1, 4 00 annually and International members from recruiting partners accredited universities like with 96% PKR 6.8 business school in Stanford, MIT, Yale, employability index Oxford, Cambridge, after graduation Billion Pakistan has been disbursed and Imperial since inception 100% Most Fulbright 4,983 scholarship for PhD 14,298 Scholars in the students students alumni World 9 | The University’s Profile THE UNIVERSITY LUMS is a not-for-profit organisation established Making the LUMS experience accessible to bright in 1985. It has evolved into a leading institution for students across the country regardless of their financial research and teaching in the region, with its students circumstances is a top commitment. As part of its and faculty working towards solving the grand National Outreach Programme (NOP), the University challenges of South Asia and beyond. reaches out to over a hundred cities across Pakistan, attracting talent from underserved segments of society. LUMS offers a distinctive academic experience under As a result, LUMS becomes home to scholars from its ‘Learning Without Borders’ philosophy, providing an diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives, offering integrated core curriculum across disciplines. Its five an experience that expands horizons and encourages Schools have nurtured leaders in areas ranging from collaborations. entrepreneurship, economics, biology, mathematics, engineering, education, writing, politics and business- The University has ushered in a new era of learning in all spheres of life. in the region by offering interactive online learning models. LUMSx, a platform for open learning, allows The University’s internationally qualified faculty are faculty to reach students and teachers across the world. experts in their fields. With the help of contemporary Massive open online courses (MOOCs), webinars, trends in education and continuous training, they and podcasts also offer creative ways for high quality create a learning environment that is engaging. They knowledge generation and its dissemination to a foster a mentoring relationship with their students, global audience. who are taken on as co-creators in this process. A major hallmark of the teaching pedagogy at LUMS is that it The well-being of its community members remains encourages students to apply their knowledge and a major priority. The University’s Health and Safety come up with progressive 21st century solutions. initiatives are led by the Director of Campus Health and Safety and Professor of Practice in Public Health. Cutting-edge research at the University is also Additionally, LUMS also offers virtual therapy, online positioned to re-examine the mission of higher tutorials, and provides constant and systematised education from the perspective of innovation, support to its students, staff and faculty. continuing education, and social engagement. The centres at LUMS work in areas ranging from water, Today, the University is setting high academic energy, and big data, to indigenous languages and standards and its students, faculty and alumni public policy, among others. Research from faculty is are leading the change and helping build a more published in prestigious publications all around the sustainable and equitable society. world, and their work also informs policymaking at the national and regional levels. Not-for-Profit Status LUMS is a federally chartered university and is approved as a not-for- profit organisation under section 2(36) of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 in terms of provisions of Clause 63 of Part IV of Second Schedule to the Ordinance. Any individual or organisation making donations to LUMS is entitled to a tax credit under section 61 of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. Moreover, the University has been granted exemption from the levy of income tax under Section 159 of the Ordinance, thus, tax is not deductible on payments made to the University. 11 || The University’s Profile GETTING TO KNOW LAHORE With a blend of great food, quality educational institutions, parks and plenty of activities, Lahore is the cultural capital of Pakistan. The city is known for its historical monuments and its countless poets, scholars, writers, intellectuals and scientists. Standing tall in the heart of the city is the grand Lahore Fort, the magnificent Badshahi Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan and the Sheesh Mahal - a UNESCO recognised world heritage site. Lahore is also the centre of higher education in the country and is home to some of the oldest educational institutions. Lahore offers a harmonious blend of tradition and modernism. There are vibrant malls offering brands from across the world, an efficient public transport system that takes you to all parts of the city, and international food franchises that offer a wide variety of food choices. 13 || The University’s Profile OUR SCHOOLS Through rigorous programming and an emphasis on research and scholarship, the five Schools at LUMS provide students with a rich educational environment. Faculty work closely with students, who are at the centre of the learning experience and curate and customise their educational trajectory. They can choose from a variety of degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels and can pick courses from different Schools and Departments. This allows each student to develop a holistic approach towards their field of study and this transdisciplinary approach is key to innovation and discovery at LUMS. 15 | The University’s Profile SULEMAN DAWOOD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (SDSB) Within a span of 35 years, SDSB has transformed into an internationally acclaimed business school. As Pakistan’s first and only business school to have earned the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) international accreditation, SDSB offers its students leading edge business and management education. SDSB is rated as a top B-School in Pakistan in Employability Rankings, and its MBA is ranked in the QS University Rankings as the top 30 in Asia, and Executive MBA in the top 15. SDSB is the pioneer of the case method of learning in Pakistan, and adds blended and experiential learning to its pedagogy. SDSB is also a Harvard Publishing Content Partner and has one of the largest collections of indigenous business case studies in South Asia.