Samia Tahir Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Address: Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab. Lahore.

ACADEMICS PhD In process, Department of Archaeology, Hazara University. M.Phil 2015, Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab. Masters in Archaeology (Gold Medalist) 2011, Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab. Bachelors of Science 2009, Government College for Women, Lahore. Intermediate 2007, Government College for Women, Lahore. 2007. High School 2005, Government Girls Higher Secondary School. DISTINCTION AND HONORS Scored highest CGPA in M.Phil Secured 1st position in Masters ( gold medalist) Won Merit Scholarships as a student

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lecturer (May, 2016 to date) Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab.

Administrative Executive (October 2014 - March 2015) Hajvery University, Lahore.

Lecturer on Adhoc (March 2012 - September 2013) Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab.

AREA OF INTEREST

Muslim Art and Architecture Colonial Art and Architecture Paleography Numismatics Art History

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Currently working on the following research projects as member.

Archaeological Excavation of Shorkot Mound. History of Colonial architecture of Lahore

PROFESSION TRAININGS

Participated in faculty orientation program organized by Institute of Administrative Sciences, University of the Punjab. (July 3-7, 2012)

SKILLS Presentation skills Communication skills Time Management skills Excellent Writing skills

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Tomb of Musa Ahanghar: Architectural and Decorative Analysis. To be published in Ancient Pakistan.

The Concept of Colonial Decorative Schemes, Motifs and Elements: A Case Study of Lahore Museum. To be published in Ancient Pakistan.

Buddha Ka Awa: Nature of the Building. Published in Pakistan Heritage, Vol 9. (2017).

Ancient Architecture of Pakistan: A Case Study of Palaces as Depicted in Gandhara Art. Published in Ancient Pakistan, Vol XXVI. (2015).

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Three days International Conference on “Archaeological Heritage of Pakistan” organized by Higher Education Commission in Collaboration with French Embassy and Punjab University. (October 20-22, 2017).

Three days International conference on “China Pakistan Economic Corridor: Political, Economic and Social Perspectives” organized by the Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab. (September 11-13, 2017). Three days International conference on “Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in Pakistan” organized by American Institute of Pakistan Studies. (Islamabad, January 5-7, 2012)

PAPER PRESENTATIONS Tahir, Samia. (2017). Significance of Colonial Architecture of Lahore and Its Problem of Conservation and Preservation. Paper presented in International Conference on Archaeological Heritage of Pakistan, Lahore.

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/LECTURES ATTENDED

One day Seminar on "The Future of Museums in Pakistan". Held in Lahore Museum, Lahore (May 18, 2014). Workshop on pottery making techniques, organized by the Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab, Lahore (December 19-21, 2011)

REFERENCE Prof. Dr. Tauqeer Ahmad Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab. [email protected]