Name: Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha Present Place of Residence: Contact Number: +923018445040 Email: [email protected]

1. Career Outline: DURATION POSITION 2020-Date  Professor, Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Technology Multan 2017-2019  Pro Rector, The University of 2014-2017  Pro Vice Chancellor, Qarshi University 2015-2016  National Expert- Asian Productivity Organization Japan/ APO Pakistan 2013-2014  Professor/ HOD Computer Engineering Department, The  Expert TVET/ Principal, Swedish College of Engineering and Technology, 2013-2013 RahimYar Khan  PhD Research Scholar/Teaching Training & Consultancy, Victoria University, 2007-2012 Australia  General Manager Academics, Technical Education & Vocational Training 2002-2007 Authority (TEVTA), Punjab  HOD, Department of Electrical Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, 2001-2002 Multan 1999-2000  Change Management Consultant, AGC Sydney Australia 1997-1998  Project Manager, Astina Electronics Singapore  Sessional Faculty, Illawara Institute of Technology TAFE, Wollongong, 1995-1996 Australia  Design Engineer/ Assistant Director, Water & Power Development Authority, 1990-1995 Pakistan

2. Education: INSTITUTION [DATE] DEGREE(S) OR DIPLOMA(S) OBTAINED Victoria University Melbourne, Australia, 2012  PhD-Intelligent Computational Techniques (AI) The University of Melbourne, Australia, 2010  Research Commercialization Program  Master of Science in Total Quality Management University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 2005 (TQM) Southern Sydney Institute of TAFE, Australia,  Management Communication Graduate 2000 Program University of Wollongong, Australia, 1997  Master of Engineering Studies University of Engineering &  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, 1989

3. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic): LANGUAGE READING SPEAKING WRITING

Urdu Mother tongue English 1 1 1 Russian - 5 - Punjabi 3 1 3

4. Membership of Professional Bodies:  Senior Member IEEE USA  Member of Quality Teaching & Learning Committee Victoria University Australia  Council Member Gilmore College for Girls Melbourne Australia  Pakistan Engineering Council (Life Member)  Associate Member-Institute of Engineers Pakistan  Member Punjab Board of Technical Education

5. Present position:  Pro Rector, Director Office of Post Graduate & Research The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan (2 years 4 months)

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6. Key Responsibilities:

 Over 27 years of comprehensive range of experiences in strategic planning, academic leadership, teaching & research, Hr& administration, technical vocational education training (TVET), competency-based training (CBT), skills development, cultural issues and gender analysis and operations and project management, academic governance and compliance of regulatory and accreditation bodies. Key Responsibilities are enlisted in table below.

POSITIO DESCRIPTION DATE LOCATION COMPANY N The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan  Overseas academic planning, academic program review, curriculum and faculty development as Pro Rector of The University of Faisalabad  Maintains liaison with other campuses of the university of Faisalabad and with regulatory bodies such as PEC, HEC, PHEC and HED as per charter of The University of Faisalabad  Supervised the Heads of the Departments, Registrar and Controller offices of The University of Faisalabad evaluating and approving their recommendations for faculty The hiring, promotion, and continuous improvement University 07/2017 Faisalabad Pro of academic programs of To date Pakistan Rector  Introduction of new Program in Engineering Faisalabad, Wing BS Aviation, M.COM, MS Computer Pakistan Science, BS Optometry  Conversion of engineering programs to “Outcome Based Education” according to Washington Accord  Streamlining of examination activities in Engineering Wing  Establishment of Office off post Graduate studies & Research  Approval of university Sub campus Lahore Pakistan  Head of solar project 1.18 MW installed in The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan to overcome the environmental footprints Qarshi University Lahore Pakistan  Implementation of Vision  Supervised & developed master plan for new departments for Qarshi University keeping the guidelines of Higher Education Commission and Pakistan Engineering Council  Operational head for the management of University Qarshi  Supervised budget preparation for the academic 08/2014 Pro Vice Lahore University and academic-related programs, allocating and To Chancell Pakistan Lahore reallocating funds and resources for Qarshi 04/2017 or Pakistan university  To ensure the long-term sustainability of University both in terms of Financial and Organizational Sustainability  Faculty and Staff Development  Established strong collaboration with national/international universities and organizations for placement of graduates in industries all over the globe 12/2013 Lahore The /HOD Department of Computer Engineering

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POSITIO DESCRIPTION DATE LOCATION COMPANY N To Pakistan University Professo  Launched new 4 years’ program of Bachelors 08/2014 of Lahore r of Science in Computer Engineering Pakistan  Overall responsible for academic management and accreditation of BS computer engineering from Pakistan Engineering council  Promoting policies to work together to achieve computer education for all incorporating Information and communications technology (ICT) Education Punjab Skill Development Fund (PSDF) “Skills for Jobs 2013-14 Scheme”  Launched six vocational courses of 3 months to 1-year duration  Develops and implements competency-based education and training system and implemented training programs on different topics of TVET using the CBET frameworks  Develop, conduct, organize and coordinate CPSC regional, in-country and customized training programs and working at policy level Swedish in TVET sector with Local Government in College of various fields of TVET Engineerin 03/ 2013 Rahim Yar Expert  Leading Engineering College for academic and g and To Khan TVET / administrative affairs for Electrical Engineering Technolog 11/2013 Pakistan Principal (Electronics & Power) affiliated with Islamia y Rahim University Bahawalpur and Mechanical Yar Khan Engineering program affiliated with University Pakistan of Engineering and Technology Lahore  Established R&D department at college and supervising research activities  Leading Bachelors of Technology Program (B.Tech.) in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering  Consultant for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for 9 technical institutes under Swedish Group running DAE program in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical and Computer information Technology Design& Development of Intelligent Computational Techniques (AI)  Developed a strategy to manage the quality of electrical supply power which is most important requirement of its customers at all PhD times Research  Designed and developed intelligent Victoria Scholar/ 11/2007 computational techniques to enhance the Melbourne University Teaching To efficiency reliability and stability of the power Australia Melbourne Training 02/2013 distribution system Australia &  Analysis of power quality parameters for Consulta 66/22kv zone substations for management of ncy power quality for united energy distribution system Australia

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POSITIO DESCRIPTION DATE LOCATION COMPANY N Technical Education & Vocational Training  To act as Principal Resource Person to Chairman TEVTA on all academic, training and skill up gradation matters  Provided technical assistance on strategic planning, policy and program implementation for technical and vocational education policies & Programs  Assist in the preparation of project proposals, concept papers and reports as and when required  Support key staff in preparing presentations, policy briefs, and speaking notes for meetings, conferences and events etc; Build capacity to coordinate international partners’ activities in the TVET sector, with particular emphasis on projects supported and implemented by GIZ, the Embassy of the Netherlands, UNESCO, and USAID, EC with the objective of creating Technical synergies, reducing duplicated efforts and Education General maximize results and Manager  Overall management of academic activities of 08/2002 Punjab Vocational / more than 500 technical, vocational and To Pakistan Training Director commerce institutes trough out Punjab 08/2007 TEVTA Academi including revision of curricula, development of Institutes cs new curricula, teachers training, identification Pakistan of new trades and technologies, monitoring of institutes for efficient institutional management, performance budgeting of institutes, academic audit of institutes and promotion of apprenticeship training program in close liaison with industries in Punjab Design and development of Academic Model  Designed Academic Model for the development and promotion of Academic programs in various sectors for technical, vocational and commerce institutes spread all over Punjab TVET Reform policy formulation  Carried out TVET Reform policy formulation and implementation regarding the competency- based training (CBT) & curriculum development; introduced competency-based curricula in the areas of TVET; Organized the training of more than 5000 Teachers for skill up- gradation and efficient institute management Programs National TVET Teachers Qualifications in Pakistan Vocational  NAVTTC is an apex body at national level to and regulate, facilitate and provide policy direction Technical 08/ 2007 Islamabad Group in Vocational & Technical Training Education Pakistan Head  Developed National Qualification framework Commissio for TVET teachers in Pakistan in consultation n with the stakeholders from all the four (NAVTTC provinces ) Korea Developed competency-based training model as Seoul Team 04/ 2006 Productivit “Multi-Country Study Mission on IN-company Korea leader y Centre Training programs”

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POSITIO DESCRIPTION DATE LOCATION COMPANY N (KPC)  To study and observe in-company training and development activities conducted by the private and public enterprises of the host country and examine the Korean approach to needs identification, program development, implementation, and evaluation. Also review the Steps required to perform tasks; Knowledge and skills required to perform tasks; Safety factors; Tools, equipment and supplies; Worker decisions that may affect; task outcomes of the visited countries Quality of TVET in Institutes – Pakistan Institute of Quality Control  Expert panellists on enhancing Quality Of TVET In Institutes, review, understand and explain the paradigms o total quality management (TQM); identify the applications PIQC of Quality Tools and Techniques in 12/2002- Lahore Resource conference implementing Total Quality Management for 09/2005 Pakistan Person at PCSIR TVET institutions and prepare an action plan for implementing TQM at TVET institutions and organizations for constant improvement  Role of Academic Performance Audit for Quality Assurance in Technical and Vocational Training” at Pakistan’s first National Conference on Quality Assurance in Education Department of Electrical Engineering HOD/As  Developed 11 engineering labs for accreditation B.Z 09/2001- Multan sistant of Electrical Engineering Program for UCET- University 08/2002 Pakistan Professo BZU from Pakistan Engineering Council Multan r  Supervised the teaching and administrative staff of the department of Electrical Engineering Change Management  Successfully implemented Change Management system within the organization Australian Change  Master trainer for newly inducted officers who 02/1999 Guarantee Manage were trained to learn the new software and To Australia Corporatio ment techniques to facilitate customers and handle 11/2000 n Sydney Consulta conflict management Australia nt  Developed a competency standard training to upgrade the present system of pre- and in- customer service training Energy Savings Project Research and Certification  Lead the R&D for certification of energy saving equipment from Productivity & Standard Board of Singapore Project  Supervised key project for installation of 02/1997 Astina Manager energy saving equipment at Changi To Singapore Electrical- / International Airport Singapore 07/1998 Electronics Research  Developed the energy saving plan for large er Industrial consumers of electricity in Singapore and Malaysia  Participated in Seminars, conferences and workshop to identify the most modern practices in the field of energy conservation 02/1996 Illawarra Faculty  Teaching electrical and electronics engineering Australia To Institute of member subjects in engineering services division

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POSITIO DESCRIPTION DATE LOCATION COMPANY N 12/1996 Technolog Illawara institute of Technology Australia y TAFE Planning, Design and Project Management  Plan feasibility and preparation of long-term area planning and electrification proposals  Provided electricity to 200 villages under the Water and Design Prime Minister Program for Village Power 04/1990 Engineer electrification (Asian Development Bank Developme To Pakistan /Assistan Project) nt 06/1995 t  Commercial and technical evaluation of bids Authority Director for the transmission and grid station equipment (WAPDA) as per scope of works  Performed computer modelled feeder analysis for system expansion energy loss reduction and reliable service to the existing consumer

7. Key Research Publications:  Muhammad Zeeshan khan, Aashir Waleed, Asim khan, Muhammad Arshad Shehzad Hassan, Zahir J. Paracha, Umar Farooq. “Significantly Improved Surface Flashover Characteristics of Epoxy Resin/Al2O3 Nanocomposites in Air, Vacuum and SF6 by Gas-Phase Fluorination,” [J]. Electronic materials and science, Pp. 1-9, 2020  Dastgeer, F., Gelani, H.E., Anees, H.M., Paracha, Z.J. and Kalam, A., Analyses of efficiency/energy-savings of DC power distribution systems/microgrids: Past, present and future. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems,104, pp.89-100. 2019.  Shehzad Muhammad Faisal, Bilal, Ahmad, and Zahir J. Paracha. "Implementation of LPDE&R Algorithm on MATLAB and XILINX-VIRTEX-II PRO FPGA.ICEET Superior University 2014".  Paracha Z. J. & Kalam A., “Intelligent techniques for the analysis of Power Quality Data in Electrical Power distribution system”, Handbook of research on industrial informatics and manufacturing intelligence: innovation and solutions.DOI:1010.4018/978-1-46660-294 2011.  Nur Asyik, Hidayatullah, Paracha Zahir J, and Kalam Akhtar. "Impact of distributed generation on smart grid transient stability." Smart Grid and Renewable Energy 2011.  Paracha, Zahir J., and Akhtar Kalam. "Fuzzy Clustering Techniques for the Analysis of PQ Data in Electrical Power Distribution System." International Review of Electrical Engineering 5.5 2010.  Paracha, Zahir J., et al. "Estimation of power factor by the analysis of Power Quality data for voltage unbalance." Electrical Engineering, 2009. ICEE'09. Third International Conference on. IEEE, 2009.  Paracha, Zahir J., Akhtar Kalam, and Rubbiya Ali. "A novel approach of harmonic analysis in power distribution networks using artificial intelligence. “Information and Communication Technologies, 2009. ICICT'09. International Conference on. IEEE, 2009.  Paracha Z.J. & Kalam A., 2009, power quality a complex and diversified problem in power industry, the 3rd international engineering and optimization conference (PEOCO), Malaysia 2009.  Hidayat Ullah N.A., Paracha Z. J. & Kalam A., 2009, impacts of distributed generation on smart grid, International conference of electrical energy and industrial electronic system (EEIES), Malaysia 2009.  Paracha, Zahir J., and Suhail Aftab Qureshi. "Application OF Power Quality Management Techniques and Methods in Power System of WAPDA PAKISTAN." vol 4: 1813-419 2007.  Paracha Z.J. and Qureshi S.A., “Application of power quality techniques” and Methods in power system of WAPDA Australian universities power engineering conference AUPEC 2006.  Paracha Z.J., and Hashmi B.N, “Role of Academic performance audit for quality assurance in technical and vocational training” at Pakistan first national conference on quality assurance in education by Pakistan institute of quality control PCSIR, Lahore 17th & 18th Sep 2005.  Qureshi S.A., shah A.H., Paracha Z.J., et al “analysis of modern energy conversation techniques for distribution networks” The Pakistan engineer, February-June 2005.".  Paracha Z.J. “Quality Assurance in technical education and vocational training through industry institute linkage” at Pakistan first National conference on quality assurance in education by Pakistan institute of quality control at Lahore 10th & 11th may 2003.  Paracha, Zahir J., and Parviz Doulai. "Load management: techniques and methods in electric power system." Energy Management and Power Delivery, 1998. Proceedings of EMPD'98. 1998 International Conference on. Vol. 1. IEEE, 1998”.

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8. Master Thesis Supervised:  Nonlinear Control Technique for power converters in Hybrid Energy Storage System, presented by Mudasser Hassan and supervised by Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha, 2018  Design and analysis of isolated photovoltaic systems using push pull converter with fuzzy logic based maximum power point algorithm, presented by Muhammad Mohsin and supervised by Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha, 2018  Smooth and uninterrupted operation of AC/DC hybrid standalone micro-grid using fuzzy logic-based energy management system, presented by Muhammad Hamza and supervised by Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha, 2018  Analysis of health of power transformers installed in NTDCL grid stations by calculation of health index by use of fuzzy logic approach, presented by Muhammad Idrees and supervised by Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha, 2019  Impact of HV power transmission lines on photovoltaic power production, presented by Hafiz Ahmad Raza and Supervised by Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha, 2019  Optimization methodology of economic dispatch of thermal generation units using modified fire fly algorithm presented by Wajahat Saleem Hashmi and supervised by Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha, 2019  Analysis of harmonic distortion level and heir effects in industry using energy analyzer presented by Muhammad Muneeb Afzal and supervised by Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha, 2019  Optimal placement and sizing of distributed generation in distribution system, presented by Syed Muhammad Faheem Shah and supervised by Dr. Zahir Javed Paracha, 2019.

9. Other Relevant Information:  Nominated for President Technology Award Government of Pakistan by TEVTA for the year 2007.

10. International Recognition/Awards:  External Examiner for Central Queensland University Australia  Supervising PhD students of Deakin University Australia  Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contribution to Postgraduate Research Seminar Victoria University Melbourne Australia (2009)  Certificate of Appreciation for presenting in 3rd international Power Engineering and Optimization Conference, Shah Alam, Malaysia (2009)  Head Working Group on TVET Teachers Qualifications in Pakistan constituted by Executive Director National Vocational and Technical Education Commission (NAVTEC)  Person of the month for training of teachers- Intel Teach to the future (2005)  Certificate of Recognition for being resource person during the IN-Country Program on “Entrepreneurial Skill Development for TVET Female Teachers” by Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education  Developed competency-based training model as Team leader for “Multi-Country Study Mission on IN-company Training programs” organized by Korea Productivity Center (KPC) The other team members were from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Sri Lanka (2006)  Member of National Committee on Technical Education under Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST) Islamabad (2006)  Certificate of Honor for being expert panellist on enhancing quality of TVET in institutes – Pakistan Institute of Quality Control (2005)  Member National Committee for Service Sector for Pakistan National Quality Award by National Productivity Organization (2005)  Member Punjab Board of Technical Education (2002-2007)  Member Academic Committee University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (2002-07)  President Islamic Society of Victoria University Australia  Participated in Australian Corporate Games as member of AGC Tennis Team  Expert Panellist on the topic “How to Setup Quality Cell in Vocational Institutes in Pakistan, in 4th National Conference on Quality Assurance in , September 2005

11. Technical Courses and Trainings:  MATLAB® - high performance language for technical computing; Worked with Neural  Networks and Fuzzy Logic for the analysis of united energy power distribution network in Victoria Australia  EDSA Paladin® Design Base™ software for Electrical Power System Design and Analysis August 2008  Integral Energy and Power Quality Reliability Centre Course on Quality of Electrical Supply  IDC Technologies Power Cable & Switchgear Workshop; Wiring Regulations and Best Practices of Earthing  Restructuring and Re-Engineering” organized by Colombo Plan Staff College Manila at Pegasus Reef Hotel Sri Lanka

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 Windows NT Networking and Support course from The University of Sydney  Setting Up an NT server course from Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE  Classification and Design of Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas This training covers following National Units of Competency in Australia  UEENEM015B Classify Hazardous Areas  UEENEM016B Design Electrical Installations in Hazardous Areas  UEENEEM017B Design Explosion Protected Electrical Systems  CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in Construction Industry  IEEE conference / symposium on power system Stability  In-house Training Courses in Astina Electronics Singapore  Various training for the installation of energy saving equipment’s on key projects, Project Management, Energy Audit, Business Administration, Customer Service Management  11kV Computer modelled Feeder Analysis: Advanced training on the expansion of 11 kV power distribution network for energy conservation and management for Water and Power Development Authority  Highly Computer Literate: Advance competency with Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office, Local and wide area Networks and Microsoft Office Project  TL1C107C Low Risk Defensive Driving Course in the field: This competency forms part of TL131209 Certificate III in driving operations in Australia

12. Computer/Software Skills:  Microsoft Visio  MATLAB  Lab View  Microsoft Office

13. Country Visited:  Australia  Russia  Singapore  Malaysia  Thailand  South Korea  Vietnam  Sri Lanka  UAE  Saudi Arabia

14. Reference:  Professor Dr. Muhammad Ashraf. Vice chancellor University of Agriculture Faisalabad. Email: [email protected] Contact: +92419200161-70 ext. 2001  Professor Dr. Akhtar kalam. College of Engineering & Science Victoria University Melbourne Australia. Email: [email protected] Contact: +61399195504  Professor Dr. Kamran Moosa CEO, PIQC Lahore Pakistan. Email: [email protected] Contact: +924235323606

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