Habib Faculty 2018-19

ABOUT

Habib University (HU) is a premier Liberal Arts and Sciences institution. HU is chartered At Habib University, we have a diverse community of experienced academics from a variety by the Government of Sindh and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of backgrounds and disciplines who bring with them a myriad of perspectives and opinions. of and the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). It aims to o er a life-changing e HU Community is an eclectic blend of enterprising people who share ideas to build a academic experience for undergraduate students. HU’s unique Liberal Arts and Sciences sense of appreciation and respect for socio-cultural diversity and help students prepare for a curricular framework encourages students to acquire knowledge through a variety of rapidly globalizing . disciplines. HU provides an education that truly broadens students’ horizons, harnesses their intellectual and leadership potentials, builds their technical skills, and helps foster in them rough its collaborations HU is connected with renowned international and an appreciation for diverse perspectives. , including , - Ann Arbor, University of California - Berkeley, Pitzer and Harvey Mudd College. ese collaborations and HU’s curriculum places a strong focus on the Liberal Arts and Sciences to instill a range of partnerships enhance the intellectual richness of HU’s degree programs and create valuable critical thinking and analytical skills among students. ese include the capacity for study abroad opportunities for students. historical and social thought, philosophical and scientic thinking, formal and quantitative reasoning as well as creative practice. HU o ers six comprehensive undergraduate programs HU’s academic o erings are supported by a purpose-built campus and a range of vibrant through two unique schools, which are constantly evolving to reect modern trends in student life programs with plenty of opportunities for leadership and creative experiences. higher education and professional practice. e School of Arts, and Social Sciences (AHSS) o ers BSc (Honors) in Social Development and Policy, BA (Honors) in Communication and Design and BA (Honors) in Comparative Liberal Studies. e Dhanani School of Science & Engineering (DSSE) o ers BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Computer Science and BS in Computer Engineering*.

*subject to approval from PEC Dr. Ishtiyaq A. Makda: Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

At Habib University, we are passionate about nurturing students’ intellectual and e faculty play a critical role in helping achieve HU’s pedagogical mission. ey are leadership potential. We seek to continuously engage students in a rigorous learning a community of diverse individuals, dedicated teachers, experts researchers and process - educating them through interactive engagement. is includes seminars, passionate learners. Faculty members contribute immensely towards helping HU hands-on projects, research work, creative exercises, eld experiences and students continuously rene their critical thinking and analytical skills and move interdisciplinary projects, as well as critical and reective writing assignments. towards becoming future leaders and innovators.

Dr. Aaron Mulvany: Associate Professor, Social Development & Policy; Dr. Waqar Saleem (Center): Assistant Professor, Program Director, Computer Science Program Director, Communication & Design; Director, Center for Pedagogical Excellence What Makes HU’s Faculty Unique

Global Community of Scholars Dr. Moeini Feizabadi: Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy

e HU faculty is a global community with international qualications from prestigious institutions such as , Oxford University, Stanford University, Texas A&M University, University of Calgary and many more. Each individual faculty member brings a unique perspective towards their subject area in order to help enhance students’ learning, understanding and values. e faculty's diversity and their extensive experience enriches both the academic and social environment at Habib University.

Compassionate Mentors and Supporters

e faculty also act as mentors to students, constantly guiding them throughout their academic journey, advising them on their educational aspirations, helping them deal with challenges, identifying possible career trajectories, and engaging them in collaborative research projects. With the aim to nurture future leaders and innovators, they equip students with all the tools they need to tackle the practical world head-on. For instance, Dr. Anzar Khaliq has initiated various integrated design workshops. ese workshops are held at playground, the Center for Transdisciplinarity, Design and Innovation, a space which allows students to work collaboratively Saima Zaidi: Assistant Professor, Communication & Design on solutions to real-world problems. What Makes Passionate Learners Professional Practitioners, Researchers and Writers Professors at HU contribute to their elds through research, academic and e HU faculty is constantly evolving their teaching methodologies in their non-academic publications, professional practice, and participation in specialized elds. ey hold advanced degrees in their respective disciplines from international forums. HU’s Faculty world-class universities. ey are passionate learners who are continuously enhancing their own knowledge and teaching skills through a variety of Following are examples of HU academics who have made milestone engagements, including attending and presenting at national and international achievements in their respective elds: conferences, engaging with faculty from partner universities, and participating in Unique development workshops. Dr. Sabyn Javeri recently published her debut novel, Nobody Killed Her, which is a tale of friendship between two ambitious women in a country steeped in fanaticism and patriarchy

Commitment to Interdisciplinary Learning Dr. Markus Heidingsfelder presented a paper on "Pop as a Functional System" at Hamburg University

Dr. Shama Dossa recently completed her tenure as Director Research, e faculty’s commitment to the Liberal Arts and Sciences ethos is evident Evaluation and Learning with Aga Khan Foundation in Afghanistan through their passionate approach to the Habib Liberal Core - a set of ten interdisciplinary foundation courses that are a requirement for all HU students. Dr. Aamir Hasan was conferred with the ‘Tamgha-i-Imtiaz’ (Military), e faculty designs innovative and interdisciplinary courses to ensure that a State honour by the Government of Pakistan, for the design and implementation students benet from a . of PAF Next Generation Networks

Examples of interdisciplinary courses include ‘Design Inquiry: DIY City Dr. Shahid Hussain received the award for the best contribution at the -Manchester’ which engages students in an interdisciplinary Machine Learning and Data Analytics Symposium, , , in 2016 investigation and creation of spaces for civic engagement, and ‘Understanding Social Networks’ which introduces the theory and methods for social network Dr. Ishtiyaq Makda is utilizing a research grant to design ecient converters analysis with a foundation in sociology, communications studies, mathematics, to be utilized in emerging sustainable energy systems and computer science. Dr. Umair Azfar is working on a project to create a role-playing computer game which will encourage students to delve into the history of pre-partition India and develop a nuanced and unbiased understanding of the events leading to the creation of Pakistan

Dean of Faculty

Dr. Shahid Shaikh

Dr. Shahid Sheikh has been aliated with Habib University since 2012 . After acquiring his for faculty to encourage increased collaboration across schools and to M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University, USA, Dr. Sheikh went on strengthen academic discourse and delivery at HU. to pursue his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at McGill University, Canada. Dr. Shaikh has several years of diversied industry experience. He worked for a Previously, Dr. Shaikh served as Associate Professor and Head of Department of number of years as an engineer in the Water and Power Development Authority Electrical Engineering at FAST–National University, Karachi, Pakistan. Here, he was (WAPDA), a public utility company in Pakistan. Later, he switched to the IT also the Coordinator for the Graduate Studies Committee. sector and worked as a Programmer Analyst in Pakistan and Canada. In 2004, Dr. Shaikh completed his Ph.D. in Systems and Control from McGill University, Taking immense pride in HU’s diverse faculty, Dr. Shaikh believes that HU’s Montréal, Canada. He was placed on the Dean’s Honor List and won the D. W. faculty, drawn from some of the most prestigious institutions around the world, Ambridge prize for best Ph.D. thesis in physical sciences and engineering. plays an instrumental role in enacting HU’s interdisciplinary approach towards education. As Dean of Faculty, he intends to further strengthen the design, Recognizing his expertise and passion for Engineering, the Pakistan Engineering structure and oversight of all programs taught at HU, to ensure that vetting Council (PEC) has dedicated Dr. Shaikh as an Expert for Accreditation of procedures, content delivery and assessment criteria remain consistent across the Engineering Programs in the country, whereas the Higher Education Commission board. Additionally, he intends to build upon the existing research opportunities (HEC) of Pakistan has included him in their cohort of approved Ph.D. supervisors. DHANANI SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FACULTY Dr. Anzar Khaliq, Assistant Dean, Dhanani School of Science and Engineering

Dr. Anzar Khaliq has been associated with Habib University as Assistant Professor, since 2014. He is now the Assistant Dean, Dhanani School of Science and Engineering.

Dr. Khaliq works in the interesting domain of Nano-sciences and aspires to introduce students at Habib University to the fascinating world of nanotechnology and synchrotron sciences. Dr. Khaliq is deeply inspired by Physics, particularly the sub-atomic structures and their composition, having been inspired by a study on graphene, the one-atom thick form of carbon. He o ers a variety of courses at Habib University such as Renewable Energy, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Advanced Physics Labs, Spectroscopic Techniques, Surface Sciences, Functional Surfaces and Solid State Physics.

Dr. Khaliq possesses an M.S. in Nano-materials, and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France.

As Assistant Dean at Habib University, Dr. Khaliq intends to further the interdisciplinary nature of academics though increased faculty and student engagement.

“To ensure a breadth of educational experience, a wide range of expertise in a variety of disciplines is required. Habib University has very consciously invested in campus spaces that ensure that faculty from all disciplines get together and generate ideas that transcend disciplinary boundaries. A key feature of the HU faculty is their ability to connect to a variety of forms of thought. It’s a regular sight at HU to nd a course that is co-taught by faculty members from dierent disciplines, for example a course in biology co-taught by a computer scientist, biologist and an urban designer. It is this diversity of thought, skill and knowledge that makes learning at Habib University a truly joyful experience not just for the students but for the faculty as well.” – Dr. Anzar Khaliq Yousuf Kerai, Lecturer, Mathematics

Professor Yousuf Kerai, the professor? No, a friend. Studying Calculus 1 with him provided me with great insight through graphical explanations for every problem. He manages to keep us interested and attentive by creating a fun and engaging atmosphere throughout the session. A mentor and a friend: he is approachable at any time in his faculty pod and is never too busy for his students, despite his incredibly hectic schedule. Dr. Kerai is a friend, mentor, professor and an ocial tabla player.

Anumtah Aijaz, Electrical Engineering – Class of 2020 Dr. Anzar Khaliq Assistant Dean, Dhanani School of Science Dr. Mohammad Shahid Shaikh and Engineering; Dean of Faculty; Assistant Professor, Physics; Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Director of Integrated Sciences and Mathematics; Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Director, playground McGill University, Canada Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France

Dr. Aamir Hasan Dr. Azhar Iqbal Program Director, Electrical Engineering Associate Professor, Integrated Science Associate Professor; & Mathematics (iSciM) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin, USA University of Hull, UK

Dr. Waqar Saleem Dr. Shafayat Abrar Program Director, Computer Science Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Assistant Professor; Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. in , The University of Liverpool, UK Max Planck Institut (MPI) Informatik, Germany Dr. Shah Jamal Alam Dr. Farha Lakhani Assistant Professor, Computer Science; Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Director of Academic Systems & Registrar Ph.D. in Embedded Systems Engineering, Ph.D. in Social Simulation, University of Leicester, UK Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Dr. Abdul Samad Dr. Abdul Basit Memon Assistant Professor, Computer Science Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Ph.D. in Computer science Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Georgia, USA Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Dr. Hasan Baig Dr. Akhlaque Ahmad Assistant Professor, Computer Science Assistant Professor, Computer Science Ph.D. in Section of Embedded Systems Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy Technical University of Denmark, Denmark Dr. Zeehasham Rasheed Dr. Muhammad Farhan Assistant Professor, Computer Science Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Ph.D. in Computer Science, Ph.D. in Image Processing, George Mason University, USA Doctor of Science in Technology Tampere University of Technology, Finland

Dr. Humaira Qureshi Dr. Muhammad Moiz Anis Assistant Professor, Microbiology Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Ph.D. in Health Sciences, Ph.D. in Information Technology/Computer Science, , Pakistan Institut Mines Telecom – Telecom Bretagne, France

Dr. Ishtiyaq A. Makda Dr. Muhammad Taj Khan Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Assistant Professor, Computer Science Ph.D. in Power Electronics, Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark INRIA Saclay Ile-de-France, France Dr. Shahid Hussain Dr. Sameena Shahzaman Assistant Professor, Computer Science Assistant Professor, Physics Ph.D. in Computer Science, Integrated Science and Mathematics King Abdullah University of Science Ph.D. in Physics, and Technology, Saudi Arabia TU Wien, Austria

Dr. Muhammad Muaaz Dr. Syeda Saleha Raza Assistant Professor, Computer Science Assistant Professor, Computer Science Ph.D. in Computer Science, Ph.D. in Computer Science, Johannes Kepler University, Austria Institute of Business Administration, Pakistan

Dr. Umair Azfar Khan Dr. Tajdar Mufti Assistant Professor, Computer Science Assistant Professor, Physics Ph.D. in Information Science, Ph.D. in Physics, Kyushu University, Japan Friedrich Schiller University, Germany Dr. Musabbir Abdul Majeed Shahbaz Ahmed Alvi Assistant Professor, Computer Science Lecturer, Mathematics Ph.D. in Engineering, M.S. in Theoretical Physics, Queens’ College, University of Cambridge, UK Stockholm University, Sweden

Amber Ajani Tariq Mumtaz Lecturer, Environmental Sciences, Lecturer, Electrical Engineering Integrated Sciences and Mathematics M.S. in Wireless Communication and M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Signal Processing, American University, USA Arizona State University, USA

Nadia Nasir Yousuf Kerai Lecturer Lecturer, Mathematics Masters in Computer Science & Information M.A.T in Mathematics, Technology, N.E.D University of Engineering & Bennington College, USA Technology, Pakistan Junaid Ahmed Memon Lecturer M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems), North Carolina State University, USA I think my favorite CS course has been Object Oriented Programming and Design Methodologies, primarily because of Dr. Umair. His courses are demanding and he encourages us to learn on our own but is always there to help if we falter. e assignments are well-organized, the feedback is timely and he's interested in getting to know our thought process that helped us reach our solution rather than only the solution itself.

Hunza Irfan, Comuter Science - Class of 2019

Dr. Umair Azfar, Assistant Professor, Computer Science SCHOOL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES FACULTY Dr. Shama Dossa, Assistant Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. Shama Dossa has over 10 years of teaching experience at leading national and international universities and has been associated with Habib University since August 2017, having joined HU as Associate Professor in the Social Development & Policy (SDP) program. She is now the new Assistant Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Dr. Dossa has an M.Sc. in Rural Extension Studies, School of Environmental Design and Rural Studies, University of Guelph, Canada and a Ph.D. in Adult Education and Community Development, University of Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Shama Dossa is a community development practitioner, researcher and academic with over fteen years of experience working in the Asia-Pacic region. Dr. Dossa recently completed her tenure as Director Research, Evaluation and Learning with Aga Khan Foundation in Afghanistan. Prior to this she was based at Asia Pacic Resource and Research Centre (ARROW) in Malaysia where she worked on policy advocacy and research on sexual and reproductive health. She was also involved in regional and global advocacy campaigns and facilitated civil society interaction with government delegations at ESCAP and other UN processes including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dr. Dossa is particularly interested in the dialectic of theory and practice in community development, and in improving the quality of research in the eld of social development in the region. e courses she teaches draw on adult learning approaches; the power of performance and the visual; and are primarily designed to have a practical outcome grounded in theory.

As the Assistant Dean at HU, Dr. Dossa seeks to uphold the values espoused by ‘Yohsin’, the guiding vision of the university. It seeks to cultivate a worldview where the worth of a person is measured not just in terms of their technical knowledge or skillset, but by their interaction with nature and society at large.

“As a social scientist and a Pakistani, I feel really passionate about teaching and contributing to the eld, which is why I returned to Pakistan. e Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities have been seriously neglected in the country and this is one of the few spaces where we have the opportunity to shift the narrative in the context of our country and our city, Karachi, but they also have a regional and global impact”. – Dr. Shama Dossa No one could make biology a more fun and interactive course than Dr. Humaira Qureshi. e semester I spent studying Cell Biology with her was the most creative one. Making cell models, taking out DNAs and nding out our blood groups were some of the highlights that made her classes highly enjoyable. We could easily grasp dicult ideas like genetics and helix models through her energized presentations with bio memes. e best thing about her is that she provides the most comfortable learning environment to her students where we can question, challenge and explore without any hesitation.

Dr. Humaira Qureshi, Assistant Professor, Microbiology Yusra Afzal, Social Development and Policy – Class of 2020 Dr. Shama Dossa Assistant Dean, Dr. School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Program Director, Social Development & Policy Ph.D. in Islamic Intellectual History, Ph.D. in Adult Education and Community University College London, UK Development, University of Toronto, Canada

Dr. Asif Farrukhi Dr. Craig Phelan (On extended leave) Associate Professor (Professor of Practice); Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Co-Director, Arzu Program for Ph.D. in Economic History, Languages & Literature , USA M.Sc. in Public Health, Harvard University, USA

Dr. Aaron Mulvany Dr. Sinkwan Cheng Associate Professor, Social Development & Policy; Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Program Director, Communication & Design; Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Director, Center for Pedagogical Excellence State University of New York at Buffalo, USA Ph.D. in South Asian Studies, University of Pennsylvania, USA Dr. Sahar Imdad Shah Muqeem Khan Associate Professor Associate Professor (Professor of Practice), Arzu Program for Languages & Literature Communication & Design Ph.D. in Sindhi, Ph.D. (in progress) Digital Intangible Heritage, University of Sindh, Pakistan University of New South Wales, Australia

Dr. Nur Anna Helene Sobers-Khan Dr. Nauman Naqvi Associate Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Assistant Professor; Ph.D. in Islamic History, Faculty of Asian Director, Comparative Liberal Studies and Middle Eastern Studies, Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Cambridge, UK Columbia University, USA

Syed Afzal Ahmed Dr. Marco Grosoli Associate Professor (Professor of Practice), Assistant Professor, Communication & Design Arzu Program for Languages & Literature Ph.D. in Film Studies, M.S. in Entomology, American University of Beirut, University of Bologna, Italy Lebanon Dr. Sabyn Javeri Assistant Professor, Dr. Markus Heidingsfelder Arzu Program for Languages & Literature; Assistant Professor, Communication & Design Director, Arzu Center for Regional Ph.D. in Literature and Media Studies, Languages & Humanities Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Germany Ph.D. in Creative Writing, University of Leicester, UK

Dr. Massimo Ramaioli Dr. Muhammad Haris Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy Assistant Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Ph.D. in Political Science, Ph.D. in Philosophy, Syracuse University, USA Texas A&M University, USA

Inamullah Nadeem Mohammad R. Moeini Feizabadi Assistant Professor (Professor of Practice in Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy Regional Languages), Arzu Program of Ph.D. (in progress) in Economics, Languages & Literature University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA M.A. in Urdu Literature and Economics, University of Sindh, Pakistan Dr. Noman Baig Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy; Dr. Mujtaba Ali Isani Director of Interdisciplinary Development Research Assistant Professor, Social Development & Action Center (IDRAC) & Policy Ph.D. in Anthropology, Ph.D. Political Science and Government, University of Texas, USA University of Münster, Germany

Dr. Sarah Humayun Assistant Professor; Dr. Thomas Muhr Co-Director for the Arzu Program for Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy Languages & Literature Ph.D. in Political Sociology, Ph.D. in English Literature, University of Bristol, UK University of Edinburgh, UK

Dr. Paul Andrew Woolridge Dr. Aqdas Afzal Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy Arzu Program of Languages and Literature Ph.D. in Economics, Ph.D. in English, University of Cambridge, UK University of Missouri, Kansas City, US Saima Zaidi Assistant Professor (Professor of Practice), Communication & Design Dr. Hafeez Jamali (On leave) Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy; Director, Center for Media & Design (CMD) Ph.D. in Socio-cultural Anthropology, M.Sc. in Communication Design, The University of Texas at Austin, USA Pratt Institute, USA

Dr. Severine Minot Dr. Francisco Jose Luis Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy Assistant Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Ph.D. in Sociology, Ph.D. in Study of Religions, School of Oriental and York University, Canada African Studies (SOAS), UK

Jessica Louise Radin Dr. Hasan Ali Khan Assistant Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Assistant Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Ph.D. in Study of Religion, Ph.D. in Study of Religions, School of Oriental and University of Toronto, Canada African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK Dr. Waleed Ziad Rahma Muhammad Mian Assistant Professor, Comparative Liberal Studies Lecturer, Communication & Design Ph.D. in History, M.A. in Media, Culture and Communication, Yale University, USA New York University, USA

Dr. Fahd Ali Assistant Professor, Umair Bilal Program Director, Social Development & Policy Lecturer, Communication & Design Ph.D. in Economics, M.A. in Documentary Film Directing, The New School for Social Research, USA University of Theatre and Film Arts, Hungary

Nudrat Kamal Zahra Malkani Lecturer, Arzu Program of Languages & Literature Lecturer, Communication & Design M.A. in Comparative Literature, M.A. in Contemporary Art Theory, State University of New York, US Goldsmiths, University of London, UK I was lucky to have Dr. Sabyn Javeri as my Creative Writing professor as she enabled me to develop writing skills which I never imagined I would possess. She guided me a lot in writing three short stories for her course, "Ways into Creative Writing". Her course was very interactive, and because we were a small class, I felt comfortable sharing the stories that I wrote for our writing exercises. We also had a phone call conversation with her agent. She invited guests from the Karachi Literature Festival and Desi Writers Lounge to interact with us and give us advice on how to write stories compelling enough to be published by publishing houses. I would say this for Dr. Javeri – her teaching style has really helped bring out the writer in me.

Fizza Hussain Chughtai, Communication and Design – Class of 2019

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