Engineering, IT and

Computer Science

NUST

Defining futures

Prospectus

2014

National University of Sciences and Technology

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This prospectus contains basic information about the undergraduate,

masters, and PhD programmes, life at the University, learning resources and advice to local and international students who wish to join the
University in Fall 2014. It also shows the fee structure, funding modes
(financial assistance), procedure for applying for admission and criteria for entry. Information about the constituent institutions, teaching
faculties, along with their expertise, and courses offered is also given.
Brief descriptions of degree programmes and curricula details are listed with course titles, codes and credit hours.

Disclaimer

The information in this prospectus is correct at the time of its publication. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy of information, the
University does not accept liability for any inaccuracy or change outside reasonable control of the University. It is issued for general guidance of public and candidates wishing to enter the University in Fall
2014 and does not form part of any contract. The University intends
to provide the courses and facilities described in the prospectus, but
reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to these courses or
facilities if found necessary, without any prior notice. Likewise, fees for
the programmes starting in 2014 are provisional and subject to change.

Welcome from the Rector

NUST is emerging as a comprehensive university where technology and innovation constitute the common
strands for connecting diverse disciplines. We welcome creative minds and stout hearts to accept the
challenges of todays education. NUST stands for quality, merit, excellence, fairness and equal opportunities
for those who have the courage and understanding to grab them.
NUST promotes innovation and entrepreneurship. Whether you want to enter the engineering streams,
bio-sciences or social sciences or even arts, NUST will enable you to become a sound professional and a
leader. We have created mechanisms to connect you with the industry and the society. We offer ample
opportunities to our students to link up with international institutions. It is upto you to exploit the
opportunities.
NUST has a lot to offer to those who have the flare for co-curricular activities, be they sports, debates, art,
adventure or literary activities. You get opportunities to meet national and international professionals and
leaders. Do give it a try to enter NUST but remember that entry is highly competitive. You can enter only on
merit and then succeed only through hard work and commitment.
May God Bless you and help you succeed in your endeavours.
Engr Muhammad Asghar
Rector

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Noteworthy Statistics

485 120

Ranked

in the Top World

Universities

th

Amongst Top Asian Universities

(QS UK, 2013)

(Quacquarelli Symonds (QS),

UK Rankings of 2013)

Subject-wise Ranking:

74,000

Students applied for NUST

admissions in 2013

Engineering and Technology

Arts and Humanities
Life Sciences and Medicine
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences & Management

- 75th
- 83rd
- 136th
- 138th
- 144th

(QS UK 2012)

Top

University in Pakistan
in General (Large Category)

HEC Ranking 2013

CONTENTS
About the University 7
Defining Futures 8
Why Choose NUST? 9
Location 10
Who to Contact 12
Developing Careers 14
Research and Development 16
R & D Eco-system 17
Student Support Services 19
Clubs and Societies 21
Accommodation 22
Quality Assurance 24
NUST Campuses 25

Institutions & Programmes 30

Military College of Engineering 31

Bachelors in:
Civil Engineering
MS in:
Structural Engineering
Construction Engineering & Management
Disaster Management

Military College of Signals 43

Bachelors in:
Electrical Engineering (Telecom)
Software Engineering
MS in:
Systems Engineering
MS and PhD in:
Electrical Engineering (Telecom)
Software Engineering
Information Security

College of Electrical &

Mechanical Engineering 63
Bachelors in:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
MS and PhD in:
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering

Pakistan Navy Engineering College 97

Bachelors in:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
MS in:
Manufacturing Engineering and Management
MS and PhD in:
Electrical Engineering (Control Engineering)
Electrical Engineering (Communications)
Mechanical Engineering

College of Aeronautical Engineering 122

Bachelors in:
Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical Engineering for Aviation)
Avionics Engineering (Electronics Engineering for Aviation)

School of Electrical Engineering &

Computer Science 133

School of Mechanical &

Manufacturing Engineering 203

Bachelors in:
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Computer Science
MS in:
Information Security
Innovative Technologies in Education
MS and PhD in:
Information Technology
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science

Bachelors in:
Mechanical Engineering
MS and PhD in:
Design & Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences

School of Chemical &

Materials Engineering 161

MS in:
Systems Engineering

Bachelors in:
Materials Engineering
Chemical Engineering
MS and PhD in:
Materials and Surface Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Nanoscience Engineering

MS and PhD in:

Computational Science and Engineering

School of Civil &

Environmental Engineering 177
Bachelors in:
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geoinformatics Engineering
MS and PhD in:
Transportation Engineering
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Engineering and Management
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems
Environmental Engineering
Water Resource Engineering and Management
Urban and Regional Planning

Research Centre for

Modelling and Simulation 223

Centre for Energy Systems 229

MS in:
MS Energy Systems Engineering

Applying to NUST 235

National Students
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Progammes
International Students

Undergraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Progammes

Fee and Funding 249

National Students
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Progammes
International Students

Undergraduate Programmes

Postgraduate Progammes

NUST Entrance Test (NET) 253

Instructions for NET
Specimen Answer Sheet

About the University

About the University

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) was established in March 1991 for promotion of higher scientific education
in the country, especially in the fields of science and technology by providing stable and disciplined academic environment
together with need-based research, pertinent to industrial requirements. The University was granted its Charter in 1993. Over the
years, the university has expanded in scope, services and stature and has emerged as a leading comprehensive University in the
public sector.
Within two decades, NUST has achieved important milestones and gained immense significance as an institution of higher
education in Pakistan. The University produces professionals and researchers of very high calibre, capable of developing
indigenous technologies to meet the growing demands of the 21st century. It is envisioned to grow as a centre of excellence for the
countrys scientific and technological progress. An outstanding feature of the University is that while maintaining traditional values
of excellence in teaching and research, it challenges conventional practices and creates new ways of developing and delivering
courses, pertaining to emerging and cutting-edge disciplines, on most modern lines.
NUST is a new-age university defining new frontiers in teaching and research. The programmes are distinctive for their high-quality
research orientation. Notwithstanding the significance of undergraduate courses, there is ever-growing emphasis on postgraduate
studies and research output. Creativity and innovation are embedded as core values in all scholastic activities. The conducive
academic environment at the campuses facilitates educational pursuits.
NUST has developed linkages with international universities of repute to ensure two-way flow of knowledge and to be in step
with modern trends. Split programmes and visits of eminent professors from reputed foreign universities is a regular feature of
the academic activity. These eminent scholars deliver lectures on the latest developments in their respective fields and also help
update and review the academic programmes.
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About the University

Defining Futures
Vision

Strategic Thrusts

The National University of Sciences and Technology aims to

emerge as a comprehensive residential institution responsive
to technological change, dedicated to excellence and
committed to international educational and research needs
of the country. NUST will continue to champion a tradition of
distinguished teaching, research and service through evolving
undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes
of study in various disciplines in collaboration with renowned
universities inside the country and abroad.

Excellence in Teaching & Education

Besides traditional fields of Engineering, IT, Medicine,

Management, Natural and Basic Sciences, NUST envisages
exploring and initiating higher education in the emerging
science and technology disciplines.

Develop instruments and mechanism for promotion of

enterprising spirit and entrepreneurial culture among NUST
graduates and create strong linkages with industry

In recognition of its place in the human society, the University

will celebrate a faculty, staff and student body which will
reflect the diversity of our nation. The University is entrusted
with the responsibility of producing culturally enlightened,
technologically knowledgeable, academically competent and
research-oriented graduates who are prepared to lead, inspire
and preserve our great traditions. The University commits itself
and all its resources to this trust and responsibility.

Provide high-quality education in sciences and technology

while remaining accessible to all sections of the society

Focus on Research
Undertake high-quality yet relevant research to support the
emerging knowledge-based economy and society

Spirit of Enterprise

Internationalisation and Global Vision

Develop strong international linkages to ensure inflow of new
knowledge and state-of-the-art technologies, while building a
positive international image of the University and country

Positive Social Impact

Structure curricula and programmes to influence a wider crosssection of the population in terms of education and absorption
of new technologies

Mission

To develop NUST as a comprehensive, research-led university

with a focus on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Excellence does not grow in wilderness; it has to be pursued with singular zeal and commitment. National University
of Sciences and Technology chronicles a tale of success inscribed with the galvanising force of progressive vision and
commitment par excellence. Although barely two decades old, this premier national university justifiably feels proud of its
unprecedented success as a centre of excellence.

NUST is currently ranked 485th in the world by QS, UK. NUST

is mainting its presence in the list of Top 500 Universities.

NUST is also ranked 120th in Asia by QS, UK. In subject-wise

ranking, NUST is rated among top 100 Asian universities in
the discipline of:
Engineering & IT
-
75
Life Sciences and Medicine
-
136
Arts and Humanities
-
83
Natural Sciences
-
138
Social Sciences & Management -
144

With its galaxy of 20 constituent institutions, NUST provides

quality education to a student populace exceeding 14,000.

NUSTs multi-disciplinary campuses offer undergraduate

and postgraduate programmes in a wide range of fields,

including Engineering, IT, Medicine, Geoinformatics,
Mathematics, Architecture, Mass Communication, Public
Policy, Medicine, Dentistry, Economics, Applied Biosciences,
Business Management and Environment.

NUST is uncharitably competitive in engaging the best

to serve as faculty members. NUST faculty of over 1200

highly qualified and capable men and women includes

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over 400 PhDs, mostly qualified from premier International

universities.

NUSTs high-profile international linkages for research

and academic collaborations embrace over 90 celebrated

centres of excellence in 27 countries around the globe.

NUST has few equals in generous funding

for education of
talented but financially challenged students. It also provides
sponsored education to students hailing from economically
backward areas of Pakistan.

Because of sound education and trusted skill levels, NUST

graduates stay in demand for jobs, both in public and

private sectors. Several NUST graduates have launched their
own business ventures.

NUST is a place worth an ambitious students time, hard

work and money to claim a place among those educated in

the spirit of challenging times.

Being a NUSTIAN is a great transforming experience.

NUST accepts and invests in the best--those with a passion
to excel in life.

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Why Choose NUST?

About the University

Location
NUST is located in the heart of the Capital (Sector H-12)
Islamabad, amid a hub of research organisations and
institutions of higher learning. It is easily accessible from the
Kashmir Highway. It is at 35-minute drive from Benazir Bhutto
International Airport and 5 minutes from the Motorway (M1).
Apart from fascinating tourist attractions in and around the
city, some famous historical sites (like Taxila and Kittas Raj) and
hill stations (like Murree and Patriata) are within easy access.
There are museums, theatres, parks, shopping centres and
a diplomatic enclave which houses the foreign missions. The
city is also known for its universities, colleges and research
organisations.

Geography
Islamabad is located in the backdrop of lush green Margalla
mountains in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, at the
northern rim of the Potohar Plateau. The area is undulating,
interspersed with mountain streams and rivulets. It is colocated with the historic Gakhar city of Rawalpindi; thus
displaying a beautiful blend of the ancient and the modern.

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Climate
The city enjoys a continental climate with hot summers (May
- June), rainy monsoons (July - August), fabulous fall (October November), cold winters (December - January) and a blooming
spring (MarchApril). The climate is regulated by alpine
mountains in the vicinity and manmade lakes (Khanpur, Rawal
and Simli) which are also the sources of potable water for the
twin cities. The temperature ranges from 4 C in January to 46
C in June.

Demography
The twin cities (Islamabad-Rawalpindi) have a population of 4.5
million. There is a happy blend of different ethnic communities
including members of foreign missions. Urdu is the lingua
franca. However, English is also generally understood and
spoken by the educated sections of the society. English is also
the medium of instruction in the universities.

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Academic Structure
NUST is a public sector university which functions under the
aegis of the Ministry of Science and Technology. There is a
Board of Governors and an Academic Council which oversee
academic matters. Rector is the Chief Executive Officer. He
is assisted by two Pro-Rectors. The University comprises six
colleges (located away from the central campus) and schools,
institutes and research centres at the main campus.

Academic Calendar
The academic year commences in September each year. There
are two semesters of 18-20 weeks duration: September January and February - June. The University observes summer

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vacation from August to September. Admissions are offered in

the Fall Semester. The University functions from 9am to 5pm,
5 days a week. However, laboratories and libraries remain
accessible to the researchers till late at night and even on
weekends.

Transportation
Rent-a-car service is available at the airport, hotels and bus
terminals. Radio cabs are also easily accessible. Public transport
plies on a number of routes in the twin cities besides yellow
cabs (taxis) which ply round-the-clock. In case of yellow cabs, it
is advisable to negotiate the fare in advance.

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Who to Contact
At NUST, a student enters a novel phase of life; one that requires continuous support
for ones academic, physical as well as mental growth and well-being. Keeping this
in mind, the University offices function in a student-friendly manner and remain
accessible and helpful. You can directly contact the right department or office for all
your queries. Shown opposite are various student-related offices and their functions
for you to find the right contact.

Pro-Rector (Academics)
Oversees all the offices which deal with academic and administrative issues of the students during their stay in the University.

Registrar and Controller of Examinations

Deals with the entire life-cycle of the students--from applying to NUST and registration of undergraduate students to issuance of
transcripts and degrees. He also deals with matters pertaining to scholarships, transfers, migrations, discipline, etc.

Director Academics
Handles matters pertaining to academic regulations, courses of studies and academic calendar.

Director Admissions
Deals with matters pertaining to NUST Entrance Test.

Director Finance
Deals with matters pertaining to fee and finances of the students.

Director Administration
Deals with hostel accommodation, messing, security, transport and sports.

Director Postgraduate Programmes

Deals with matters pertaining to academic life-cycle of postgraduate students: from application, admission, registration, scholarship,
academic progress to issuance of degree.

Director Student Affairs

Oversees student-led activities including libraries, clubs and societies and discipline.

Director Research
Provides guidance and support to the institutions for activities related to research and development.

Director Medical Sciences

Supervises health care and medical services.

Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Promotes entrepreneurial culture within the University through IP protection, commercialisation & business incubation services for
students & staff, besides other research, innovation & commercialisation support activities.

Centre for Counseling and Career Advisory

Staffed with professional counselors and psychologists, the Centre provides personalised counselling services to students to help
them cope with adjustment problems and issues affecting their studies. They also conduct aptitude and psychological tests.

Career Development Centre

Helps the students in placement and job opportunities, guiding them in preparing resumes and learning interview techniques.

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Developing Careers
Career Development Centre (CDC)
CDC provides programmes and services to help students and
alumni to explore and make effective career choices, foster
professional networks with employers and assist employers
in meeting their recruitment needs. The office offers various
avenues to the students for personal and professional
development and supports them in achieving their goals.

Career Advisory Group (CAG)

As a NUST student or alumnus, you have access to Career
Advisory Group (CAG) and Career Services. Some of the areas
that can be addressed in career advice include:
Exploring your interests, skills and values
Investigating careers and employers
Gaining relevant experience through internships, jobs or
volunteer work
Preparing for employment through resume and cover
letter critiques as well as mock interviews
Assisting in job search

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance

Resumes and cover letters are essential components of job
search and application process. The Career Development team
help develop and enhance resumes, cover letters and related
correspondence. They edit and review resumes and cover
letters and recommend students to various multinational
companies.

Interview Skills
CDC provides several resources to assist students in their
future interviews. The office helps students through:
Mock Interviewing: CDC can help students refine their
skills by arranging mock interviews. Students receive
valuable feedback that helps them identify their strengths
and weaknesses.
Informational Interviewing: Informational interviews
are designed to expand students knowledge about a
particular field by talking to people who are actually doing
that work. Career Services helps students get in contact
with alumni for such interviews.
Internship Programmes: The internship programme at
the CDC is designed to prepare students for practical job
placement in their field of specialisation. Students are
facilitated by providing guidelines and essential tools to
make experiential education beneficial.
Job Search: CDC provides an array of opportunities to help
maximise job placement through various tools. Students
and graduates are enabled to choose a focus, time their
job search, prepare job search material, network with
potential employers and search company websites and
attend job fairs.

Career Library
A large number of books are available to assist students
in their career journey such as job search, resume writing,
negotiation, communication skills, salary negotiation and
industry information. Students can use these books as
reference material in their career development process.

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CDC provides valuable means to help

employers select professional human
resource to fill their job slots by
acting as a mediating office for both
employers and graduates. The office
helps students connect with their
potential employers through job fairs
and employer sessions.
The office collaborates with over
500 companies, both national and
international, in order to facilitate
graduate employment. Notable
multinational employers are on list
which encompasses almost all high
profile corporations operating in
Pakistan.

Talent Expos
In order to network with giants like
Microsoft, Unilever,
etc., CDC conducts annual Talent Expos
at which Graduate
Profile Books accompanied by
students final projects are
displayed for employers benefit.
Graduates are interviewed
and recruited on campus. This offers
excellent opportunities
for students to network with
professionals, discuss career
aspirations and practice their
professional skills.

Career Development Workshops

Training courses are organised to build
better careers at various colleges
and schools. These workshops
help graduates and students learn
managerial skills, interviewing
techniques, resume-editing and
confidence-building skills. The office
conducts workshops to enhance
students career development and aid
in achieving career targets.

Hours
Services of this office are available from
Monday - Friday (0900 to 1600 hours).

Contact Information:
Tel: 051-90851211, 90851215,
90851218
e-mail: [email protected].
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[email protected]

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About the University

Employers

About the University

Research and Development

Research is the focal point of university education all over the world. Universities significantly contribute
towards creation of new knowledge and discovery of fresh frontiers of creativity and innovation.

Contribution to Research
NUST aims at emerging as a leading
research-intensive university in Pakistan,
comparable to the best in the world within
the next 10 years. Our main thrust is on
high-quality teaching and goal-oriented
research and development (R&D). The
Universitys PhD programmes help
create the requisite research culture
duly supported by well-qualified faculty
and need-based research. In order to
accomplish the requirements of research
and development, high-quality laboratories
and research facilities are made available
to the faculty and students round-theclock.
In the last 5 years, the faculty members
completed 152 sponsored R&D projects
and these included 67 projects sponsored
by the university per se. Concurrently,
during the same period, NUST students
and faculty also published 1284 research
papers in journals of repute and presented
1599 research papers in conferences,
workshops, symposia etc. around the
globe.

Research Collaborations
NUST seeks to garner expertise from a
wide variety of sources (within/outside the
country) in order to boost its academic &
research activity. This in turn helps create
deeper impact on the world of science and
technology. Consequently, the University
collaborates with leading international
universities, professional organizations,
commercial ventures, talented
professionals and scholars to pursue its
academic and research goals. Our faculty,
researchers and students are constantly
adding value to NUST by remaining
actively engaged with professional groups
and individuals in research, review of
academic papers and organization of
conferences, seminars and workshops
etc. NUST has developed linkages with as
many as 62 international universities and
organizations of 22 different countries.
These collaborations help our faculty
remain up-to-date with current knowledge
and ensure a two-way flow of knowledge.

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Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The Centre is a comprehensive facility that houses
the Universitys Offices of Research, Innovation and
Commercialisation under one roof. These include the
Directorate of Research, Directorate of Innovation &
Commercialisation, including Intellectual Property and
Technology Transfer Offices, Technology Incubation Centre,
Professional Development Centre, Science and Technology
Venture Ltd and a Marketing and Communication Office. The
rationale behind creating a specialised facility is to reinforce
the Universitys resolve to promote research, innovation and
entrepreneurship by creating a dynamic environment that
fosters innovation and creativity through strong inter-linkages
between various partners in the R&D eco-system.

Directorate of Research
The Directorate is assigned the mission of developing NUST
into a leading research-led university. It plays the lead role
in promoting and facilitating research culture. It has been
instrumental in facilitating the constituent colleges, schools
and centres to undertake sponsored projects for capacity
building and applied research, funded through different
agencies, the researchers are consistently encouraged to
think of and look for new innovative projects, mainly focusing
on applied research. The Directorate also encourages and
facilitates the faculty and students to actively participate in
and present their research findings at various national and
international conferences, seminars, workshops etc. They are
also encouraged to make their research known by publishing
their research findings in journals of repute.

Directorate of Innovation & Commercialisation

In order to achieve NUSTs vision of becoming an
entrepreneurial University of international repute, a state-ofthe-art Knowledge Management System is being developed. It
aims at nurturing research, innovation and commercialisation
cycle at the University:

NUST Intellectual Property Office (IPO): In the

increasingly knowledge-driven economy, Intellectual
Property (IP) is a key consideration. Keeping in view its
importance, the University established NUST Intellectual
Property Office with the following objectives.
Offering Intellectual Property protection to innovators/
researchers by filing of Patents, Copyright, Trademarks,
and Design Rights, etc.
Facilitating the commercial interests of and due rewards
to innovators/researchers
Establishing a national network of Intellectual Property
Rights related services.
Collaborating with International Organisation such as
WIPO to facilitate the filing of Patents at international
level
Intellectual Property Management
Technology Transfer Office (TTO): The mission of TTO
is to encapsulate NUSTs research and intellectual
property opportunities at the earliest stage, and to
translate these benefits to industry by working closely
with CIE constituent entities, as well as industry; through
partnerships, collaborations, licensing and formation
of spin-off companies. It is responsible for moving
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research results and discoveries from the laboratory to

the marketplace. It does so by being fully aware of the
university R&D activities, invention disclosures and market
needs. It assesses commercial potential and successfully
transfers technology for commercial applications. It also
creates and manages synergies and collaborations with
other research entities and organisations to facilitate
commercialisation.

Technology Incubation Centre (TIC)

The Centre has been established to facilitate and support
the innovation engine of the University. It is the first model
technology business incubator of Pakistan established under
the academia, to provide an environment that attracts and
nurtures technology based start-up companies, and transforms
them into commercially viable enterprises. TIC provides a
platform for NUST faculty/students, having commercially viable
R&D output, to establish their own start-up companies in
order to commercialise their R&D work as entrepreneurs.
The objectives of TIC include fostering an entrepreneurial
culture, by providing the students and faculty of NUST, an
opportunity to transform their technology-based business
ideas to reality. These facilities are also open to the general
public, provided they contribute to NUST knowledge base.
It further aims to facilitate the availability of NUST resources
to the incubatees in a mutually beneficial way by liaising
with private/public sector funding sources, government
agencies, industrial associations, chambers of commerce and
industries to provide facilitation and networking for Incubatee
companies. TIC has now also started offering services including
pre-incubation, virtual Incubation and consultancies through
Catalysts to incubatee companies, apart from its other
business support services.

Professional Development Centre (PDC)

The Centre was established in July 2007 under an initiative of
Higher Education Commission (HEC). It aims at transferring
knowledge and technologies developed at NUST to the
industry. In addition, it also plays the role of a catalyst to
align coursework and R&D activities at NUST with industry
requirements. It engages highly experienced trainers to
conduct hands-on industry-problems-specific trainings. PDC
has conducted hundreds of industry-focused workshops and
trained more than 2,000 professionals from 500 organisations.
PDC is a management training partner with IFC-World Bank
as well as Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) for carrying
out continued professional development of PEC registered
engineers.

Fact file
Campus-wide optical fibre ring for

connecting all academic, admin &

residential blocks/buildings
Technology smart classrooms, lecture halls
& offices
Gigabit wired & wireless LAN
High-speed internet connectivity
Video lecturing and conferencing facilities
Universitys own ISP facility

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R&D Eco-system

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Science and Technology Ventures (STV)

Science and Technology Ventures Ltd also known as S T
Ventures is a holding company of National University of
Sciences and Technology (NUST) and is the first holding
company established in academia in Pakistan. Conceptually,
it is an instrument in the creation of new technologybased enterprises and research careers by accelerating
commercialization of R&D outputs. It capitalizes on technical
expertise and innovative products acquired from NUST
and other universities, educational institutions and R&D
organizations. The objectives for which the Company was
established are given below:
S T Ventures is formed to be the enabler in creating new
enterprises and jobs by accelerating commercialization
of R&D outputs. The core activity is to start businesses
based on technology, research work, technical knowledge
and innovative products acquired from universities,
educational institutions and R&D organizations.
Promote R&D and technological innovations through
marketable products and systems.
Form spin-off companies pertaining to development of
Science & Technology into profitable business and to
invest into technology based projects.

University Development Office

commercialisation centre, university-industry liaison nucleus

and event management and recreational facilities. The Park
will have a distinctive knowledge brokering facility by means
of which it will act as an information intermediary to provide
advice on selection of goods or services, business intelligence
or research data to interested parties.

Planning and Development

After shifting to the new campus, the University grew at a
rapid pace. Since last two years the student strength has
grown from 11398 to 13952 viz-a-viz the faculty strength has
also increased from 801 to 1140. Similarly, 14 new disciplines
have been added during the year 2010-11.
Last year very few projects were approved due to financial
crunch, however, NUST succeeded in getting the following
major projects such as:

Establishment of NUST Teaching Hospital and School of

Health Sciences at Sector H-12, Islamabad
Establishment of Grid Station at Sector H-12, Islamabad

During the year, the University has submitted projects to

HEC/MoST and as many as 16 projects are being pursued for
approval.

University Development Office has been created with

a mission to augment the efforts directed towards the
realisation of the Universitys vision and strategic objectives.
Its activities encompass resource generation and joint ventures
by mobilising collective efforts and resources. The Office
ultimately seeks to contribute towards self-sustenance of
NUST.

National Science & Technology Park

NUST aims to become a hub for public and private
technological, financial and human capital through the
establishment of a Technology Park at the new campus in
Islamabad. The project will encourage knowledge creation at
the cutting-edge and develop organisational, human and social
capital to compete in the global economy. It looks forward
to building networks stretching far beyond major institutions
to include entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and
underprivileged communities for mentoring and learning.
The Park will promote interaction between institutional
elements, i.e., universities, research parks, large companies,
venture funds, etc. and non-institutional elements, i.e., talent,
bodies of knowledge and virtual communities to create job
opportunities for the youth and link local assets to global
markets in order to generate value. It aims to stimulate
economic activity in the country by developing a unique
knowledge-based multi-industry cluster around the capital.
Based on the conviction that new research clusters in
developing countries will capture an increasing share of
global R&D investment and increase the volume added to
technology innovations, NUST R&D initiatives will encompass
an innovation centre, an R&D centre, a science centre, a
technology incubation centre, a manufacturing resource
centre and a learning academy that will provide technical and
vocational expertise, and entrepreneurship and leadership
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NUST offers a broad array of resources that allow students to extend and deepen their learning through civic engagement
and participation in, and leadership of an active network of student-initiated projects and organisations. Services have
been established to address all issues of the students pertaining to their university life-cycle, from selection to graduation
and alumni network management. The services Include Centre for Counselling and Career Advisory, IT Facilities, Clubs and
Societies Office, NUST Archive, Sports Office, Hostels and Messing Office, Internship and Placement Office, Alumni Office and
a Bank.

Centre for Counselling and Career

Advisory (C3A)
Counseling and Career Advisory is a unit of NUST that provides
primary mental health services. NUST is the only university in
Pakistan offering this service that extends to all NUST students,
faculty, personnel and families of those associated, within
and outside the H-12 campus. The core objective of C3A is to
provide professional counseling service, for educational, social,
emotional or psychological issues that may inhibit personal or
professional performance and advancement. The center also
conducts psychological tests for students of all schools of NUST
uniformly. These activities are to provide psychological support
as well as meet the growing need of the university to promote
wellbeing and personal development of all associated.

C3A consists of a professional staff of qualified psychologists/

counselors who provide short-term individual and group
therapy. The program provides consultation, psychological
testing, psycho-educational programs, trainings and
workshops. The following testing/ analysis facilities are
available at C3A:
Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
Emotional Quotient (EQ)
Achievement Tests
Personality Tests
Aptitude Tests
Ability Tests
Tests measuring Career-related Issues
Evaluating Interests, Values, Opinions and Attitudes Tests
Tests measuring Anxiety and Depression
Tests measuring Examination Stress, Anger, Leadership
Styles, Psychological Well-being and Social Skills
Contact: Call: 051-9085-1571, 051-9085-1579

Email: [email protected]

IT and Computing Facilities

Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT) Facilities at NUST
NUST offers most modern computing and networking facilities
and has the distinction of providing Internet access since
early nineties. Gigabit Local Area Networks (LANs) are well
established at the Headquarters and constituent colleges /
schools / centers. High-speed Internet facility has also been
provided to the users through Pakistan Education and Research
Network (PERN) program of HEC. Computing laboratories are
equipped with state-of-the-art servers, computers, software
and allied equipment, which are also connected through
LANs. NUST Intranet has also been established connecting all
campuses for information and resource sharing through PERN.
To automate office tasks and to make data available over NUST
Intranet, Oracle web-based NUST MIS Software has been
implemented. It covers the whole spectrum of activities at the
university including admissions, examinations & academics,
finance, human resource, research & development, archives,
library administration, public relations, etc.
An elaborate NUST Website (www.nust.edu.pk) is available for
dissemination of vital information to general public, students
and the faculty. It has links to the web pages of all constituent
schools/colleges/institutes which provides information about
the programs and activities of those institutions. A complete
online admission/registration system for NUST Entry Test has
been provided to the prospective candidates to apply for
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Student Support Services

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NUST. This system is available since 2010. Processes namely

registration, online payments through credit cards, result
announcement and discipline wise selections were made
online to the prospective students.
To promote paperless environment in the University, following
computerized systems are in place:
Electronic Inter Office Note (e-ION) system for official
correspondence and task management.
Electronic Mail Tracking System (e-MTS) to maintain mail
movement record and location of document (files, letters,
faxes, etc).
To provide state-of-the-art ICT facilities at NUST new campus
at Sector H-12, Islamabad, NUST Technology Smart Campus
(TSC) project was initiated and completed during 2008. It

incorporates cutting-edge ICT infrastructure to provide triple

play services (data, voice and video) to the whole campus. This
includes:
Main Data Center
Campus-wide Fiber Optic Network
Wi-Fi mesh for high-speed data connectivity
Video Conferencing
IP-Telephony
IP Fax
Smart White Boards
Smart Podiums
technology for effective teaching. These devices are electronic
white boards, smart lecture podiums and Digital Bulletin Board
System (BBS).

Human Resource Management/Development

NUST is a multi-campus university employing faculty and staff from diverse disciplines. The HR Directorate recruits andretains the
best workforce to contribute towards the continuing success of the University. It is actively engaged in development of faculty
and staff to ensure high standards and quality of education.
The faculty at NUST is actively engaged in research activities and providing an environment of practical learning to the students.
The HR Directorate supports such programmes for the faculty to keep their expertise up-to-date and develop their skills
continuously. Eligible faculty is sent for higher studies and research programmes, and is also assisted for placement in various
schools on their return.
Career development is another notable function carried out by the Directorate. It has successfully carried forward the progress
of the University to operate at an optimal level in times of financial crunch by exploring/offering Fully Funded Scholarships.

Faculty Development Programme

The programme was started in 2001. As many as 276 scholars were sent abroad for higher studies to reputed foreign universities,
out of which 223 have joined back and 53 are expected to return by 2012 and beyond.

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NUSTNews

Along with academic excellence, students at NUST display

dynamic literary, creative and artistic abilities and aptitude
for co-curricular activities. In order to provide them with
organized opportunities to pursue passion in the company
of like-minded individuals, various clubs and societies have
been functioning under the auspices of Student Affairs Dte.
The following Central Clubs and Societies facilitate students in
exhibiting their talents:

NUSTNews is a monthly publication of the University, which

brings forth news on latest activities at NUST. These include
conferences, workshops, symposia, trainings, success
stories and other events of national as well as international
importance. The newsletter also includes co-curricular
activities of the entire month.

The University publishes a literary magazine titled The

NUSTIAN. It is a bilingual (Urdu and English) periodical
published once a year. Students are encouraged to
demonstrate their literary and creative abilities through
writing for the magazine.

International Association for the Exchange of Students for

Technical Experience (IAESTE)- Islamabad Chapter
NUST Entrepreneurs Club
NUST Community Services Club
NUST Science Society
NUST Literary Circle
NUST Book Club
NUST Bazm-e-Pakistan
NUST Adventure Club
NUST Aero-Modelling Club
NUST Drama and Debating Society
NUST Media Club
NUST Environment Club
NUST Fine Arts Club
NUST Bio Reach Society
NUST ISACA Student Group

Student Centre
Student Centre is located on the top floor of Concordia-1 and
houses offices of Student Affairs Directorate. These include:
Student Affairs Division
Publications Section
Library Services Section
Fiction Library
Digital Library
Front Office (Transcripts, Degrees, Scholarships, Refunds)
The publications section of the directorate is essentially
responsible for publishing of the Universitys monthly
newsletter, NUSTNews, the annual bilingual literary magazine,
The NUSTIAN, and the annual magazine NUSTXTRA featuring
co-curricular events.

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THE NUSTIAN

NUST Archive
NUST Archive is now operating under the auspices of NUST
Publishing Directorate.

Sports and Recreation

NUST offers a wide variety of sports activities. All Colleges
have elaborate sports infrastructure. The central campus is
developing at a fast pace and would soon have facilities of
international standards. Some sports facilities have come up
and more are under development Athletics track, Volleyball
courts, Tennis courts, Squash courts, Hockey ground, Indoor
sports hall, Swimming pool, Gymnasia.
Regular inter-college/school sports competitions are
held every year at the University. NUST teams have been
participating and performing well in HEC inter-varsity sports
competitions both at the zonal and national levels.

Healthcare Services
NUST is providing medical services to the entire H-12 campus
through a purpose built NUST Medical Centre, while in
colleges and institutes other than Islamabad the same are
being provided through their respective medical outfits. NUST
Medical Centre is having qualified medical officers and trained
paramedical staff, who provide medical services round the
clock. The Centre is supported with fully equipped ambulances
to evacuate the sick and wounded to Armed Forces and other
civil sector tertiary care facilities. With the upcoming hospital
of NUST Medical Complex within H-12 campus, the services
of a tertiary care hospital will be very much available at the
doorstep.

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Clubs and Societies

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Accommodation
The newly built campus at H-12, Islamabad is located in the serene backdrop of majestic Margalla Hills. The new campus
blends old and modern architecture. The Kashmir Highway, which leads to M-1 (Motorway) linking it to the rest of the country
through a wide range of motorways network, coasts along the new campus which is only at 20-minutes drive from all the main
terminals-air, bus and railway.
NUST Campus provides well-furnished and equipped male and female hostels named after great Muslim Scholars as under:

Girls Hostels

Fatima Hostels - PG Students

(2 blocks)
Single Occupancy with attached
washrooms
Zainab Hostel
UG Students
Ayesha Hostel
Bi / Tri-seater with community
washrooms

Boys Hostels

Rumi Hostels
(3 blocks)

Ghazali Hostels*
Razi Hostels*
Attar Hostels*
*2 blocks each

PG Students
Single / Bi-seater Occupancy with
attached washrooms
UG Students
Bi / Tri-seater with community
washrooms

Monthly Accommodation Charges (H-12 Campus)

Hostel Accommodation Charges for National Students

Single occupancy with attached bath Rs. 5800/Double occupancy with attached bath Rs. 4800/Double occupancy with community bath Rs. 4300/Tripple occupancy with community bath Rs. 3500/-

Married Students:
One bedroom apartment Rs. 9,000/Two bedroom apartment Rs. 13,000/-

Note:
Security Fee of Rs. 10,000/- (Refundable) will be charged
at the time of allotment.
Hostel includes accommodation charges only.

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Visiting Faculty Accommodation

A guest block has been created for visiting faculty in the
married students hostel. The block is fully furnished with
attached dining facilities.
Secure Environment
In addition to highly effective Campus security arrangements,
all hostels have CCTV Cameras, protective boundary walls,
security personnel and dedicated staff at each block.
Hostel Management
A qualified and experienced management team, composed as
under, looks after hostel affairs:
Deputy Director Hostels with Office Staff, Hostel Wardens
and Caretakers.
Deputy Director Messing with experienced supervisors,
Cooks and Waiters for preparing and serving food.
Hostel warden with necessary staff remains available in each
hostel round the clock.

Facilities
Facilities provided in the hostels include:

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Fully furnished rooms
Central heating system
High Speed internet connectivity
Telephone
Gymnasium
TV lounges with Cable TV
Dining Halls with attached kitchens and service areas
Standby Generator
Dhobi service (Free of cost)
Medical Care

Shuttle Service

The shuttle service facilitates the students to move around

the Campus. On weekends/holidays, the shuttle service is
extended to various terminals.

Allotment Procedure

Hostel accommodation in the relevant category is allotted

strictly on first-come, first served basis. Application form is
available on website www.nust.edu.pk. Can be applied through
e-mail [email protected].

Messing

The hostels provide catering services and the boarders have a

choice to enjoy a variety of wholesome food, prepared under
hygienic conditions.

Cafeteria and Shopping Complex

Sports and Recreation

Aesthetically designed cafeterias and shopping complexes,

called Concordia I and Concordia II, have been constructed in
the northern and southern wings of the Campus. Concordias
offer the following services:
Cafeteria
Mini Mart
Bakery
Souvenir Shop
Photographer Shop
Barber Shop
Ladies Shop / Parlor
Cellular Shop
Stationery Shop
Book Shop
Dining/Function halls
Lawns with gazebos

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NUST offers a wide variety of sports activities. All Colleges

have elaborate sports infrastructure. The central campus is
developing at a fast pace and would soon have facilities of
international standards. Some sports facilities have come up ie.
Multipurpose hall, 13 x Fitness Gyms, 6 x Basketball outdoor
Courts, 1 x Football field, 5 x Volleyball Courts, 7 x Futsal
Grounds, 1 x Cricket Ground and Squash Courts.
Regular Inter-College/School Sports Competitions are
held every year at the University. NUST teams have been
participating and performing well in HEC Intervarsity Sports
Competition both at the Zonal and National levels.

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Quality Assurance and Internationalisation

Higher Education Commission set up Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in 2002 and facilitated the establishment of Quality
Enhance Cells (QECs) at 10 public sector universities, in year 2006, including NUST. Up till now, a total of 134 such cells have
been established at national universities.
Directorate of Quality Assurance was established at NUST to ensure quality enhancement of academic and research
activities. Since NUST is a multi-campus university, Local Quality Enhancement Cells have been established at all constituent
institutions as field set-ups. NUST Quality Assurance website (www.qa.nust.edu.pk) has been developed on NUST
webportal and relevant information has been uploaded. The Directorate is actively engaged in self assessment of programs,
capacity building and implementation of HEC quality assurance policies and programs at NUST and attainting international
compatibility and competitiveness of its programs.

NUST is member of the following international Quality assurance networks:

International Network of Quality Assurance
for Higher Education
Asia-Pacific Quality Network
NUST has also obtained the membership of the following international associations and networks, for the
purpose of international visibility and sharing information and good practices related to higher education:

Association of Commonwealth Universities

International Association of Universities

The Talloires Network

International Association of University Presidents

Association of Management Development Institutions

in South Asia

United Nations Academic Impact

International Association of Science Parks

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NUST Campuses
Central Campus: H-12, Islamabad
School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science (SEECS)

School of Chemical and Materials

Engineering (SCME)

NUST School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

(formerly NIIT) chronicles an incredible tale of what focused
efforts with a clear vision, singular commitment and a
passionate quest for excellence are capable of achieving within
the span of a decade. From its embryonic appearance in 1999
as a tiny IT wing of NUST, this school has blossomed into
one of the finest seats of higher education. The philosophy
of education at SEECS puts due premium on an essential
blending of engineering and computing education with a
sound orientation of social and humanitarian interests of the
society. With the relocation of SEECS to the idyllic setting of
H-12 Campus, it is destined to set a new pace for cultivation
of wholesome social and moral values in the students who are
privileged to enter its portals.

The School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME)

became functional in 2006 as a research-oriented school of
NUST and is currently offering two undergraduate and two
postgraduate degree programmes in the twin disciplines of
Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering. Setting up an
educational institution in unique and highly specialised areas
is a great challenge. It is very satisfying that within four years,
the postgraduate programmes stand fully established. The
School has acquired the services of one of the best faculty in
the country, besides establishing a rigorous self-assessment
Quality Assurance process to ensure that our graduates get
the best education possible. An equal emphasis is laid on
development of their character and personality.

NUST Business School (NBS)

NBS is a reputed institution for business and management

studies. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

in Business Studies, Economics, Mass Communication,

Accounting and Finance and Public Administration. It has
emerged as the fastest growing seat of business education
in the country. Sited at the Universitys technology-smart
central campus in the federal capital Islamabad, it employs
top-of-the-line faculty in terms of teaching, research and
industrial experience. Its newly-built premises prides itself on
state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. The School
strongly believes in close interaction between academia and
industry. Every effort is made to bring academia and industry
closer through frequent liaison, joint field projects, research
activities, workshops, seminars and lectures by industry
experts. Its focus on research and the consolidated strength
of various centres of excellence make it a business school par
excellence.

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School of Civil and Environmental

Engineering (SCEE)

SCEE is a modern and progressive engineering school of

the country, the first of its kind that offers a wide choice of
BE programmes in Civil, Geoinformatics and Environmental
Engineering. In BE programmes, the students are given the
option of selecting elective majors. SCEE has very strong
postgraduate programmes (MS/PhD) in Structural Engineering,
Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water
Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems and
Remote Sensing and Construction Engineering & Management.

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School of Mechanical and Manufacturing

Engineering (SMME)

Research Centre for Modelling and

Simulation (RCMS)

The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

(SMME), one of the latest ventures of NUST, was established
in 2008. SMME has been set up to prepare human resource
with essential skills in Mechanical Engineering, with specific
emphasis on manufacturing, automobile and power/energy
sector to perform effectively in the technological world. The
School has state-of-the-art laboratories related to mechanical
and manufacturing fields. In addition, high-tech laboratories
of robotics and related areas are also being developed. There
is also a plan of developing a Manufacturing Resource Centre
in the near future. The School is offering an undergraduate
programme in Mechanical Engineering and postgraduate
programmes (MS leading to PhD) in Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics and Intelligent Machine
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Research Centre for Modelling and Simulation was established

at NUST in 2007 to set up Modelling and Simulation facilities
for design and development in various disciplines through
education, training and research, and to act as a platform
to integrate these efforts by the government, academia and
industry. The Centre focuses on mathematical modelling
and simulation of structures, fluids, electrical systems,
communication systems, computer and network architecture,
operations management, human behaviour and war scenarios.
RCMS started its first MS degree programme in Computational
Science and Engineering in Fall 2008 has been upgraded
to PhD with specialisations in Fluid Flow and Structures
and Computational Infrastructures and Visualisation. The
curriculum has been structured to impart students with solid
M&S foundational knowledge and skills. The Centre also offers
an MS in Systems Engineering.

School of Art, Design and Architecture

(SADA)

School of Natural Sciences (SNS)

The School of Art, Design and Architecture is the newest

addition to the elite league of NUST constituent Schools and
Colleges. The School is all set to bring a truly world-class
dimension to the field of education in art, architecture and
design by collaborating with the world-renowned Department
of Architecture of the Middle East Technical University
(METU) Turkey, the first department established at METU
in 1956, which is affiliated with various international bodies
of architecture. This collaboration will be instrumental in
combining the strengths of both world class universities, that
collectively hold over 7 decades of experience in creating,
disseminating and re-inventing knowledge. This collaboration
will go a long way in imparting a truly global perspective to our
programmes; thereby amalgamating the best of both cultures
in order to produce strikingly creative work by students and
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The School of Natural Sciences (SNS) is a constituent centre

of the National University of Sciences and Technology. It was
established to supply much-needed human resource in the
vital fields of Mathematics and Physics. Current programmes
offered at SNS are MS and PhD and direct PhD in Mathematics,
Chemistry and Theoretical Physics with three thrust areas;
Quantum Theory, Relativistic Physics and High Energy Physics.
Established in May 2004, SNS is a young and thriving centre
and contributes vitally to the research output of not only NUST
but Pakistan as well. The School also offers an undergraduate
programme in Mathematics and Physics.

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Centre for Counseling and Career Advisory (C3A) is a unit

of NUST that provides primary mental health services. C3A
is offering this service, to all the NUST students, faculty,
personnel and families of those associated, within and outside
the H-12 campus. The core objective of C3A is to provide
professional counseling service, for educational, social,
emotional or psychological issues that may inhibit personal
or professional performance and advancement. C3A has
recently established its academic block to offer Postgraduate
Diploma, Advanced Postgraduate Diploma and MS in Career
Counselling & Education. The interactive program is designed
for the individuals who are involved or wish to provide career
advice, information and guidance in educational institutions
and other organizations. The centre also offers workshops,
seminars and lectures to augment the counselling process
apart from carrying out research on a variety of psychological
and educational issues.

The Centre for Energy Systems (CES) was launched in June

2011 to provide impetus to energy sector programs and
support and consolidate related activities/projects with a view
to contributing to national economy in times of energy crisis.
It was inaugurated on January 9, 2012. Collaborating partners
from Canada, USA, UK, RSA and KSA warmly participated in
the event. The Centre aims at providing sustainable supply of
energy at affordable rates with greater share of renewable in
the energy mix to reduce environmental footprint.
The centres vision resides in setting up pilot plants to
demonstrate the feasibility of specific programs in the various
energy sectors. Thus, takes the lead in moving from research
and development to demonstration; a step that is considered
vital for meaningful academia-industry collaboration. The
Center incorporates existing institutes to this core mission.

Rawalpindi
Military College of Signals (MCS)

Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied

Biosciences (ASAB)

The School was initially established as Centre of Virology

and Immunology in October 2007, to provide research and
teaching facilities in the field of Virology and Immunology.
Recently, it has been named after the eminent scientist, Dr
Atta-ur-Rahman, who has very graciously accepted to be its
patron and advisor. The School has dynamic programmes that
will prepare students for pursuits in research and teaching
in various fields of applied biosciences and virology and
immunology. The faculty members have specialisations in
Virology, Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, Biochemistry,
Medicine, Neurology, Paediatrics, Rheumatology, Immunology
and Oncology.

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Centre for Energy Systems (CES)

Centre for Counseling and Career

Advisory (C3A)

Since its inception, the Military College of Signals (MCS)

has matured into a premier college of NUST and a centre
of professional excellence. MCS was established in 1947 as
School of Signals. In 1960, it was affiliated with Royal School of
Signals to fulfil the requirements of Pakistan Army in the field
of Telecommunication Engineering. In 1977, it was affiliated
with University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore for
award of Telecommunication degree, thereby gaining its
elevation as Military College of Signals. In 1991, MCS became
a constituent college of National University of Sciences and
Technology (NUST). The College also started undergraduate
and postgraduate programmes in Software Engineering
and postgraduate programme in Telecommunication and
Information Security. In 2001, the College introduced PhD
degrees in all its programmes.

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School of Social Sciences and Humanities

(S3H)

Army Medical College (AM College)

The discipline of social sciences plays a vital role in

understanding the function of society, studying individual
behavior and evaluating social problems and their impact on
society. Taking cognizance of the significance of social sciences
and humanities discipline, NUST has recently established the
School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H). Founded in
2013, the history of the school can be traced back to 1999
when its seed began to germinate in form of establishment
of NUST Institute of Management Sciences (NIMS) which was
renamed as NUST Business School (NBS) in 2008. Later, three
social sciences departments namely Department of Economics,
Department of Government and Public Policy, and Department
of Mass Communication were launched and initially housed
under the umbrella of NUST Business School. These three
departments together with Department of Behavioral Sciences
converged into the School of Social Sciences and Humanities in
the year 2013. A brand new state-of-the-art building of S3H is
under construction which is expected to be ready by 2015.

The Army Medical College was established at Rawalpindi

in 1977 as a residential institution. The College was initially
affiliated with Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad for the
award of MBBS degree. The first batch of MBBS course
comprising 100 students graduated in 1981 and the college
was recognized by GMC-UK. It became a constituent College
of NUST in 1998. Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) course
was started during the same year. The college has unique
distinction of imparting postgraduate training (MPhil/PhD and
FCPS) in basic medical sciences since 2001.

College of Electrical and Mechanical

Engineering (C of E&ME)

NUST Institute of Peace and Conflict

Studies (NIPCONS)

C of E&ME is situated along the Grand Trunk Road, at

Rawalpindi-Islamabad nexus. Fascinating locale and congenial
environment are indeed the hallmarks of this institution. It
enjoys the distinction of being the largest constituent college
of NUST in terms of doctoral positions in the faculty, student
enrolment, diversity of training programmes, research and
higher education, infrastructure and facilities. The College
attained ISO-9001 certification in 1999; 9001-2000 in 2003
and 9001-2008 in 2009. It has been earning distinctions and
acknowledgement in quality assurance and PEC accreditation
evaluation. It offers a rich assortment of degree programmes
ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate programmes in
diverse disciplines, the main fields being Electrical, Mechanical,
Software, Computer and Mechatronics Engineering as well as
Engineering Management.

NIPCONS was established at the NUST Campus, Tamizuddin

Road, Rawalpindi Cantonment in December 2009, with the
primary mandate to plan / organize the system of education
for Army cadets / Young Officers (YOs), compatible with
the academic syllabus / standards of NUST and provide UG
degree of NUST to them (Bachelors of Military Art and Science
[BMAS]) on completion of specified syllabus / credit hours.
Additionally, the Institute is envisioned to grow as a center
for excellence in the field of Peace and Conflict Studies.The
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in International
Relations and Peace and Conflict Studies will be offered in the
near future.

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AM College is a residential institution, housed in a beautiful

campus. It has five hostels for male students and two hostels
for female students. It has well-equipped lecture halls,
laboratories, a spacious auditorium and seminar rooms. The
library is well-stocked with professional books. Clinical training
is imparted to students at military hospitals and institutes
located nearby.

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Military College of Engineering (MCE)

Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC)

The School of Military Engineering was established after the

end of World War-II in 1946 near Kirkee (Poona) in southern
India. After the partition of the sub-continent and emergence
of Pakistan, the School of Military Engineering was established
at Sialkot in April 1948. The institute was shifted from Sialkot
to Risalpur in the year 1952 and developed into an engineering
institution.

Offering comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate

degrees in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Industrial & Manufacturing
Engineering, Pakistan Naval Engineering College (PNEC),
Karachi has the distinction of being the first educational
institution of the country to have obtained ISO-9001
certification. The genesis of PNEC lies in the Officers Training
Section (OTS) established in 1962. It was affiliated with
the University of Karachi and later with NED University of
Engineering and Technology in 1966 and 1977 respectively.
It joined the constellation of NUST constituent colleges in
November 1995. Another milestone was achieved with the
introduction of its first MS and PhD programmes in 1998. The
College continues to diversify its programmes.

Military College of Engineering is a premier college of NUST

that offers an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. It has
a rich legacy dating back to the post World War II era. Passing
several milestones, MCE was granted degree awarding status
through Presidential Ordinance of 1962. With the emergence
of NUST, MCE entered the folds of the Universitys constituent
colleges in 1995. MCE was recertified as an ISO 9001-2000
institute after successfully meeting all quality standards in July
2008. MCE has the honour of producing 2885 BE graduates,
including 53 foreign students.

College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE)

Fact file

College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE) has a legacy which

is as impressive as some of its aforementioned counterparts.
Established in 1965, this premier College offers undergraduate
degrees in Aerospace and Avionics Engineering. It also has
the distinction of having qualified and experienced foreign
officers as its pioneering Principal and Heads of Departments,
offering the college a solid foundation. The College was
initially affiliated with the University of Karachi and later with
NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. In
December, 1994, the College became one of the constituent
colleges of NUST. In 1999, CAE achieved ISO 9000 certification
for Quality Management System of its academic programmes.

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The Super Computer installed at NUST, the fastest GPU

(Graphics Processing Unit), is graded as one of the best
computing systems operating in any organisation/academic
institution in Pakistan. This supercomputer can perform
parallel computation at a peak speed of 132 Teraflops i.e.
132 Trillion Operations per second. It is equipped with
multi core processors and graphics co-processors with
inter-processor communication speed of 40 Gbps.

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About the University

Risalpur

Institutions and Programmes

Military College of Engineering

(MCE), Risalpur

Military College of Engineering

MCE

Civil Engineers design, construct, manage and improve our environment. They develop our infrastructure and have a
profound effect on the way we live through consideration of function, aesthetics, economics and sustainability.
The School of Military Engineering was established after the end of World War-II in 1946 near Rurkee (Poona) in southern India.
After partition of the sub-continent and emergence of Pakistan, the School of Military Engineering was established at Sialkot in
April 1948. The institute was shifted from Sialkot to Risalpur in the year 1952 and developed into an engineering institution.
Miltary College of Engineering (MCE) attained the status of a degree-awarding institution in 1962. In pursuit of academic
excellence and to keep pace with the state-of-the-art technologies, the College took a lead by instituting postgraduate classes
in 1988 offering specialization in the disciplines of structures and transportation engineering. In 1990, the College was affiliated
with Michigan State University, USA, for split Masters Degree. National Institute of Transportation (NIT) was established at
Risalpur in 1992, thereafter, Post Graduate (PG) programme was shifted from MCE to NIT. With the emergence of NUST, MCE
became its constituent college in 1995. In year 2000, MCE got IS0-9001-2000 certification after successfully meeting all quality
standards. MCE has the honour of producing 3,157 engineering graduates, including around 60 international students. Later,
253 students completed their masters and over 50 have done their PhDs from renowned universities of the country and
abroad. MCE resumed postgraduate programmes in three rare disciplines (Disaster Management, Construction Engineering
& Management and Disaster Mitigation & Reconstruction Engineering) in 2012. The journey that started in 1948 from Sialkot,
spans over 63 years of rich history and success. The College is committed to the pursuit of knowledge and professionalism.

Location and Significance

Risalpur is linked with Islamabad and Peshawar through Grand Trunk (GT) Road and Islamabad Peshawar Motorway M-1. It is
located just 5 kms from Rashaki Interchange on M-1 and is just an hour distance from Islamabad. Risalpur has rich educational
and diverse history. It harbours three important institutions, i.e., MCE, College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE), and PAF
Academy.

Faculty Profiles
The Military College of Engineering is committed to high quality education. It provides excellence in teaching underpinned
by research and links with business and industry. Dedicated faculty and staff make the learning experience both exciting and
rewarding. The College endeavours to provide support and facilities of the highest possible quality.

Engr Anwaar-ul-Haq Chaudhry,

Commandant
MS (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Transportation Engineering

Dr Muhammad Naseem Baig, Dean

PhD (Tsinghua University) China
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering
Dr Shahid Iqbal, Head of Department
PhD (MSU) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

Dr Muhammad Rizwan
PhD (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

Dr Maqbool Sadiq Awan

PhD (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

Engr Abid Hayat Khan

MSc (UET Taxila)
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

Engr Muhammad Iqbal

MSc (UET) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

Engr Mamoon Ahmed

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

Engr Shahzad Ul Hassan Amir

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

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Dr Sarfraz Ahmed, Head of Department

PhD (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Transportation Engineering

Engr Muhammad Ayub Jan

MSc (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Transportation Engineering

Dr Mazhar Iqbal Arshad

PhD (Purdue University) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Geotechnical Engineering

Engr Abdul Waheed

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Geotechnical Engineering

Dr Muhammad Jawed Iqbal

PhD (MUET Jamshoro) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Transportation Engineering

Engr Zulfiqar Ali Khan

MSc (The University of Punjab) Pakistan
Discipline: Geology
Specialisation: Engineering Geology

MCE

Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering

Dr Nadeem Anwar Qureshi

PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Transportation Engineering

Survey & Construction Management/ Interdisciplinary

Dr Abdul Qudoos, Head of Department
PhD (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Geotechnical Engineering

Engr Sohail Malik

MSc (UET-Taxila) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Engineering Management

Engr Muhammad Faheem

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: GIS & RS

Engr Shahnila Gul

MSc (Kingston University) UK
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Construction Engineering

Engr Zeeshan Haider

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisaiton: Construction Engineering

Engr Razia Sharif

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Disaster Management
Specialisation: Disaster Management

Basic Sciences and Humanities

Dr Muhammad Bilal Khurshid, Head of Department
PhD (Purdue University) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Transportation Engineering

Mr lmran Ullah
MPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Fluid Mechanics

Mr Muhammad Azhar
MSc (Peshawar University) Pakistan
MA in Education Adm (University of the Punjab) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Mathematics

Mrs Zarmina Akbar

MA (University of Peshawar) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialisation: English

Water Resources
Dr Syed Farooq Hassan, Head of Department
PhD (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Structural Engineering

Dr Naeem Shahzad
PhD (NUST Islamabad) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Environmental Engineering

Engr Arshad Ali

MSc (UET Peshawer) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Environmental Engineering

Engr Syed Kashif Ali Shah

MS (NUST Islamabad) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialisation: Water Resources

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MCE

Students Support Facilities

Gymnasium

Different student societies have been formed which cover

varied interests such as creativity, sports and intellectual
pursuits. The main societies of the College include:

Our gymnasium provides a combination of top of the line

functional fitness, cardio and resistance equipment. Wellstocked free-weight area provides exercise programmers for
beginners and advanced individuals alike. Professionals are
available to encourage and advise students.

Debating and Literacy Club

Drama and Fine Art
Science Society
Games and sports
Aeromodeling club
Adventuring club
Para Gliding club

Swimming Pool

In-line with its commitment to support all student initiatives,

the College facilitates club activities. Some of the activities that
are organized on regular basis include:

An international standard swimming pool is being maintained

at the College so that students can participate in healthy
and competitive swimming galas, besides using the pool as
a recreational facility. A swimming gala is organized every
summer for students. They can get membership at a nominal
fee for an entire season.

Movies on weekends
Telecasting cricket matches on large screens
Food stalls offering barbecue. Chinese cuisine and Sunday
brunches etc

Safety and Security

By virtue of its location inside the cantonment, the College
has an elaborate security system. There is an internal security
system for each hostel; a guard is deputed for each hostel to
ensure the safety of students and their belongings throughout
the day. Mobile patrolling is carried out for augmenting
security.

Sports Centre
The College has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities
including a Sports Complex. Apart from routine games,
competitions are held in all the sports on a regular basis in
order to inculcate sportsmanship amongst students. These
competitions include inter-college and inter-university
championship.

Indoor Sports
Indoor facilities are available for table tennis, badminton,
billiard, squash, body weight training and functional fitness
etc. Recently, International standard squash courts have been
constructed to provide best possible facilities to the students.

Student Counselling Service

A professional and confidential counselling service is available
to all students. During counseling sessions, both personal
and social issues like loneliness, family issues and worries
pertaining to studies are discussed. Counselling is offered
both in groups and on an individual basis. The College has
established a special counselling cell, which is headed by an
Officer. The cell undertakes the following responsibilities:
It helps students make decisions regarding their study
plans and provides relevant information on subjects
offered in various semesters and their pre-requisites.
It seeks to help students address and overcome their
weaknesses in various subjects.
The services of C3A Directorate are also solicited when
require

Parental Information/Counselling Services

Outdoor Sports

MCE always endeavours to keep the parents fully abreast

with the academic and discipline growth of their children.
MCE has set procedures to communicate with the parents. On
requirement basis, results are also shared with the parents for
mentoring and effective learning.

For outdoor sports, i.e. tennis, basket ball, volleyball courts

and hockey, football and cricket grounds are available.

Academic Evaluation Services

MCE has set procedures to evaluate the academic curriculum
and monitor students performance and provide proper
mentoring to the students. Faculty, HoDs, Dean and
Commandant are fully involved in this process.

Academic Learning Support

The academic tutor and course officer, under the supervision
of the chief instructor or Dean, analyses and finds viable
solutions for problems of the students. The service aims at the

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Do You Know?
Military College of Engineering, Risalpur,
holds the unique honour of being the oldest
institution amongst NUST constituent Colleges. It was established in 1948, in Sialkot,
and was later shifted to Risaipur in 1952.

following:
Helping students maximize their academic potential.
Helping students in their individual and collective
academic tasks. In this regard, workshops are arranged
which focus on a wide range of activities including;
developing academic writing skills, revision techniques,
understanding learning styles and time management.
Helping students in providing extra tutoring individually
and / or collectively on requirement basis.

The College is equipped with the most sophisticated laboratory

equipment for civil engineering. MCE testing facilities are
well known for reliability and accuracy. It possesses the most
modern equipment, which is calibrated regularly through
certified calibrating firms. Quality, precision and accuracy are
the hallmarks of MCE laboratories. The main laboratories are:
Concrete Materials laboratory
Geotechnical Laboratory
Transportation Laboratory
Strength of Materials Laboratory
Public Health Engineering laboratory
Civil Engineering Display Hall

IT Services
IT services are available to all students and staff. A local area
network has been established at the College. A computer
centre has also been set up to keep pace with modern trends
and research in the engineering field. Students are provided
with internet facilities at the computer centre, the library
and the residence. The computer centre offers the following
facilities to the students.
A dedicated internet hall provides internet surfing
facilities.
2 networking halls with 25 computers each, provide
computer training facilities to students.
The software engineering laboratory offers the latest
professional civil engineering software in the market.

Health Service
The College Health Service operates through a doctor hired by
NUST for all students. The Nursing Advisor can advise on minor
illnesses and injuries. In case of serious illness or detailed
investigation, the services of the Combined Military Hospital,
Risalpur are also available. This hospital has a medical ward, a
surgical ward, an intensive-care unit and an eye-care service.
A medical officer is available round-the-clock and in case of
emergency, all specialists are on call. Moreover, lectures on
health-related issues are regularly delivered to students by
qualified physicians.

Library Services

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Accommodation at MCE is secure and comfortable. Through

the support of NUST, the College has invested in new and
refurbished halls of residence with modern study rooms and
communal living spaces where students can relax and feel at
home. The social aspect of life at the College is overwhelming
as it offers great opportunities to meet new people and
provides an intellectual student body which is varied in its
interests. Students are provided with transport facilities from
their accommodation to halls of study and back.
The College provides excellent messing facilities to its students.
Each hostel has a well-furnished mess with the following
facilities:
Dining hall
TV lounge
Visitors lounge
Indoor games
Note: Female students are not admitted at MCE due to nonavailability of hostel facilities.

Fact file

All students are granted library membership for the duration of

their programmes and they get course books free of cost. The
library comprises:
Over 40,000 books
An audio-visual section comprising TVs, VCRs, VCDs
and tape recorders
Training and technical video cassettes/CDs

Scanning and printing services

Accommodation

An honour, singular to MCE, is that the first Rector

of NUST Engr Syed Shujaat Hussain as well as the
current Rec tor, Engr Muhammad Asghar, are both
Alumini of this College.
MCE has also the honour of producing around
3,000 engineering graduates, including about 60
international students from as many as 16 countries.

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MCE

Laboratories

Achievements

MCE

MCE started Post Graduate classes in Disaster

Management, Disaster Mitigation & Reconstruction

Engineering and Construction Engineering & Management
in 2012
Dr Syed Hassan Farooq organized one day seminar on
Seismic Performance of Retrofitted Masonry on 19 Mar
2012 in connection to CPD activity
MCE is the Runner up of Inter NUST Hockey Championship
2012-13 held from 02-04 Nov 2012 at MCE, Risalpur.
MCE get 1st Position in 32nd All Pakistan Allama
Muhammad Iqbal Bilingual Declamation Contest 2012
held from 12-13 Nov 2012.
More than twenty research papers have been published
in the current year by MCE faculty in various international
research journals and conferences.

Guest Speakers
The College makes an endeavour to keep its students abreast
with the latest knowledge and developments in the field of
civil engineering. It invites a number of renowned engineers,
scholors, and professionals who deliver lectures on various
topics, share their ideas and abreast the students with the
latest research and development. Some of the distinguished
guest speakers of the recent past include:-

Guest Speaker

Title of Talk

Maj Gen Mohammad Azim Asif, ERRA

Momitoring and Evaluation of Civil Engineering Construction Projects

Dr Shaukat Ali Khan, NUST

An Earthquake Risk Assessment Framework for Developing Countries:

Pakistan as Case Study

Dr Khan Shahzada, UET Peshawar

Seismic Risk Assessment of Buildings in Pakistan: Improvement of

Masonry Structures against Seismic Force

Dr Jehangir Durani, Iqra International University

Re-use of Wastewater

Dr Syed Ainuddin, University of Baluchistan

Strategies for Disaster Risk Reduction in Pakistan and Vulnerability

and Resilience Analysis

Engr Nawab Ali

Hyogo Framework of Action 2005-2015 and Strategies for Disaster

Risk Reduction

Lt.Col(R) M. Naseem

State of the Art in Tunnling

Maj (R) Javed Iqba Rishi

Chemical Structural Rehabilitation/Strengthen using Soft were Aided

Technique

Dr. Syed Tajamul Hussain

Industrial Application of Nanotechnology

Dr. Intikhab Ahmad Qureshi

Sustainable Transportation System for Pakistan

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Academic Programmes
The degree program is designed to meet the huge unsatisfied demand for professional Civil Engineers with special emphasis
on basic civil engineering theory dovetailed with practical training. Particular attention is paid to the overgrowing fields of
Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Water Resources Engineering. BE Civil
Engineering syllabus has been revised in line with HECs Uniform Frame Work of Engineering (UFEE) and accredited by PEC. The
curriculum is designed to provide undergraduates with a solid foundation on fundamental principles of basic sciences including
Mathematics, Management Sciences, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Structures, Survey, Architecture,
Computer Sciences, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Soil Mechanics, Concrete Technology, Transportation Engineering, Public Health
Engineering and then use this knowledge to solve practical Civil Engineering problems.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 101

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-101

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

3-0

MATH-104

Differential Equations Transforms

3-0

CE-101

Engineering Mechanics

2.5-0.5

CE-103

2-1

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

CS-100

CE-181

Civil Engineering Drawing

0-2

CE-182

Mechanics of Solids-I
Fundamentals of Information &
Communication Technologies (ICT)
Surveying I

CE-102

Civil Engineering Materials

3-0

CE-121

Engineering Geology

3-0

EE-104

Electrical Engieering

1.5-0.5

ME-103

Mechnical Engineering

1.5-0.5

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

Total

17

Total

18

Semester-III

2-1
2-1

Semester-IV

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

2-1

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics)

3-0

CE-206

Structural Analysis-I

3-0

CE-307

Structural Analysis-II

4-0

CE-205

Mechanics of Solids-II

2-1

CE-286

Surveying-II

1-2

Ce-287

Geo Informatics
Fundamentals of Computer Programming
Transportation Engineering-I

2-1

CE-222

Soil Mechanics-I

2-1

2-1

CE-308

Plain Reinforced Concrete-I

3-1

Total

17

Total

17

CS-111
CE-241

3-0

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

CE-251

Fluid Mechanics-I

2-1

CE-388

CE-309

Structual Analysis-III

3-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

CE-310

Credits

HU-212

Course Title
Computer Aided Civil Engineering
Design and Graphics
Technical & Business Writing

2-0

CE-252

Fluid Mechanics-II

2-1

Plain & Reinforced Concrete-II

3-1

CE-411

Steel Structure

3-0

CE-324

Soil Mechanics-II

2-1

CE-371

Construction Project Management

2-1

CE-342

Transportation Engineering-II

2-1

*Elective - I

From the approved courses

3-0

TotaI

18

CE-497

Project-I

0-1

Total

18

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Bachelors in Civil Engineering

MCE

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CE-458

Irrigation Engineering

2.5-0.5

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

3-0

CE-372

Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimation

3-0

ARCH-305

Architecture & Town Planning

2-0

CE-355

Public Health Engineering

2-1

*Elective - III

From the approved courses

3-0

CE-354

Engineering Hydrology

1.5-0.5

CE-373

Construction Machinery

1-1

*Elective - II

From the approved courses

3-0

CE-499

Project-III

0-3

CE-498

Project-II

0-2

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

PM-430

Engineering Economics

2-0

Total

15

Total

17

Grand Total

136

* Students will have option to register for an elective course from the list of approved courses covering variety of disciplines i.e.
structural, geotechnical, transportation, construction and environmental engineering and water resources. Elective course will be
offered depending upon the availability of instructor.

Fact file
An honour, singular to MCE, is that the first Rector of NUST Engr Syed Shujaat Hussain as
well as the current Rector, Engr Muhammad Asghar, are both Alumnai of this College.

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Elective Courses
CE-412

Design of Concrete Structures

3-0

CE-413

Design of Steel Structures

3-0

CE-414

Bridge Engineering

3-0

CE-415

Special Application Structures

3-0

CE-416

Earthquake Engineering

3-0

CE-425

Introduction to Rock Mechanics

3-0

CE-426

Slope Stability

3-0

CE-427

Soil and Site Improvement

3-0

CE-428

Design & Construction of Earthen Dams

3-0

CE-429

Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

3-0

CE-430

Applied Soil Mechanics

3-0

CE-431

Investigation and Instrumentation in Earthquake Engineering

3-0

MCE

Structures

Geotech

Water Resources
CE-459

Hydraulic Engineering

CE-460

Computational Hydraulics

3-0

CE-461

Open Channel Flow

3-0

CE-462

River Engineering

3-0

Construction Management

3-0

ENE-433

Environment Management & Impact Assessment

3-0

CE-474

Construction Project Scheduling

3-0

HRM-443

Human Resource Management in Construction

3-0

CE-476

Construction Contract Management

3-0

Transportation
CE-443

Pavement Design & Rehabilitation

3-0

CE-444

Traffic Engineering & Safety

3-0

CE-445

Road Construction, Materials & Practices

3-0

CE-446

Geometric Design

3-0

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MS Structural Engineering

MCE

The course focuses on solution of problems in structural engineering by enlarging and deepening students knowledge so
that they have a good grasp of new design concepts and technologies. The course contents encompass advance techniques
for structural analysis, structural dynamics, reinforced concrete structures, and analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete
structures.

Why join this programme?

Structural engineers combine science and art to design and build infrastructure that will resist natural and manmade forces.
Buildings, bridges, stadiums and other civil facilities define the traditional core focus of structural engineers. At the periphery
of the field, structural engineering extends more broadly to share common interests with mechanical, aerospace and naval
engineering for the design of often large, complex systems including power plants, pipelines, aerospace vehicles and shipssubmarines.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-156

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-804

Pre-stressed Concrete Structures

CE-801

Advance Structural Mechanics

CE-805

Advanced Concrete Design

CE-802

Matrix Structural Analysis

CE-899

Thesis

CE-803

Concrete Materials and Technology 3

Elective Courses (Any three)

Group I:

Earthquake Focused

Course Code Course Title

Credits

DME-801

Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

CE-858

Structural Dynamics

DME-802

Seismic Design of Masonry Structures

DME-807

Earthquake Seismology and Earthquake Hazard

DME-808

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

DME-803

Disaster Risk Evaluation and Retrofitting of Existing Structures

Group 2: Flood Focused

DME-811

Flood Hazard Modeling and Flood Forecasting

DME-812

Climate Forecasting and Early Warning System

DME-809

GIS and Remote Sensing in Disaster Mapping & Disaster Management

Group 3: Other Disasters and Advance/Miscellaneous Courses

DME-810

Landslide Analysis and Mitigation

CE-814

Structural Fire Engineering

DME-805

Disaster Risk Assessment and Mitigation

CE-882

Deep Foundation

CE-830

Coastal Engineering

STAT-835

Probability and Statistics

CE-836

Construction Management

CE-808

Finite Element Method

CE-807

Steel Structures

CE-806

Reinforced Concrete Members

GIS-802

GIS & Remote Sensing Application for Civil Engineering

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MS Construction Engineering & Management

The course is designed to prepare potential industry leaders, capable of implementing the best engineering and management
practices and technologies in construction industry.

In Construction Engineering and Management, civil engineers manage and direct physical construction of a project from start
to finish. This field is also known as construction management. Construction engineers apply the knowledge of construction
methods and equipment along with principles of financing, scheduling, planning, organisation, and coordination to convert
paper designs into completed usable facilities. They maintain a continuous record of personnel, time, materials, and costs and
prepare periodic reports depicting the projects progress to completion.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-155

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

CEM -805

Safety Management in Construction

CEM-801

Construction Project Administration

CEM -835

Probability and Statistics

CEM -802

Constuction Planning, Schedulig and

3
Control

CEM-804

Construction Cost Estimating and

Control

CEM -882

Economic Decision Analysis in

Construction

CE-803

Pavement Materials Engineering

WRE-886

Water resources, Economics,

Planning and Management

CE-898

Special Topics in Civil Engineering

CEM-806

Construction Equipment
Management

CE-806

Construction Equipment
Management

Elective Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

CEM-807

Risk Management in Construction

CE-852

Concrete Materials and Technology

WRE-877

Water Supply and Wastewater

Engineering

WRE-882

Environmental Impact Assessment

CE-829

Geotechnical Site Investigation

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Why join this programme?

MS Disaster Management

MCE

The course is designed to prepare potential industry leaders, capable of implementing the best engineering and management
practices and technologies in construction industry.

Why join this programme?

In Construction Engineering and Management, civil engineers manage and direct physical construction of a project from start
to finish. This field is also known as construction management. Construction engineers apply the knowledge of construction
methods and equipment along with principles of financing, scheduling, planning, organization, and coordination to convert paper
designs into completed usable facilities. They maintain a continuous record of personnel, time, materials, and costs and prepare
periodic reports depicting the projects progress to completion.

Scheme of Studies

Programme Code:157

Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

DME-801

Fundamentals of Disaster Management

DM-801

Policies, Planning and Strategies for Disaster Management

DM-802

Disaster Risk and Vulnerabilities Assessment

DM-803

Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness

DM-804

Disaster Response and Recovery

DM-899

MS Thesis

Total

15

Elective Courses (Any Three)

DME-802

GIS and Remote Sensing for Disaster Mapping and Management

DME-832

Climate Forecasting and Early Warning System

DM-811

Community Based Disaster Risk Management

DM-812

Environmental Framework on Disasters

DM-821

Earthquake Disaster Assessment and Mitigation

DM-831

Flood Hazard Assessment and Remediation

DM-832

Complex Humanitarian Emergency Management

DM-833

Public and mental Health Aspects of Disaster Management, Psychotrauma Consequent to Disasters

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MCS

Military College of Signals

Military College of Signals (MCS) is a premier institution of the Pakistan Army and has established itself as a centre of
professional excellence. MCS was established in 1947 as School of Signals. In order to fulfill Pakistan Armys requirement for
telecom engineers, the College was affiliated with Royal School of Signals in 1960. In 1977, it got affiliated with University of
Engineering and Technology, Lahore for award of telecommunication degree and thus upgraded as Military College of Signals.
After becoming a constituent college of NUST in 1991, the College started undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Software
Engineering and Masters program in Telecommunication and Information Security under NUST. In 2001, The College started its
PhD program in all three disciplines and to date 12 PhDs have graduated and 23 are pursuing their PhD degree. The College has
a unique honour of being the pioneer in the country for offering these disciplines. At present, the College is producing over 300
graduates every year. MCS has the honour of training number of foreign students. Currently, 25 students from Libya are perusing
their Telecommunication Engineering degree in MCS.

Faculty Profile
Engr Ali Farhan, Commandant
MSc (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
MSc (NDU) Pakistan
Discipline: War Studies
Specialization: Electrical Engineering

Engineering Wing
Dr Faheem Arif, Chief Instructor
PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Remote Sensing, Image Processing, Software
Engineering, Software Quality Assurance.

Dr Asif Masood, Senior Instructor (Training)

PhD (UET-Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Computer Graphics, Image Processing

Dr Ashraf Masood, Dean

PhD (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Microelectronics & Information Security

Electrical Engineering Department

Dr Abdul Rauf (Head of Department)
PhD (University of Sheffield) UK
Discipline: Telecommunication
Specialization: Optical Fibre Communication, Optical Sensing

Dr Muhammad Arif Wahla

PhD (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Telecomm Engineering
Specialization: Error Control Coding

Dr Farooq Ahmad Bhatti

PhD (Shanghai University) China
Discipline: RF Electronics
Specialization: Microwave and Millimeter Waves Circuit Design

Dr Adnan Rashdi
PhD (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Telecomm Engineering
Specialization: Signal Processing & Communication

Dr Adnan Ahmed Khan

PhD ( CASE UET Taxila) Pakistan
Discipline: Telecomm Engineering
Specialization: Wireless Systems

Dr Adil Masood Siddiqui

PhD (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical (Telecom) Engineering
Specialization: Digital Signal, Image and Video Processing

Dr Abdul Ghafoor
PhD (University of Western Australia) Australia
Discipline: Control Systems
Specialization: Frequency Weighted Model Reduction Control
System

Dr Imran Tauqir
PhD (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Digital Signal Processing

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Engr Maryam Rasool

BS (COMSATS IIT) Pakistan
Discipline: Telecom Engineering
Specialization: Wireless/ Optical Fibre

Engr Zaka-ul-Mustafa
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Software Engineering

Engr Sadia Ahmed

BE(NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Telecommunication

MCS

Engr Fazal Ahmed

MSc (Nanjing University of Science & Tech) China
Discipline: Telecomm Engineering
Specialization: Telecomm (SAT Mobile)

Engr Hammad Hassan

BE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering

Engr Imtiaz Ahmed Khokhar

MS (University of New South Wales) Australia
Discipline: Telecomm Engineering
Specialization: Control Systems
Engr Raja Iqbal
MS (Wayne State University) USA
Discipline: Computer Engineering, Telecomm Engineering
Specialization: Computer & Telecomm Engineering
Engr Mohammad Khan Minhas
MS (Boston University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Signal Processing & Communications

Engr Juwairiyah Naeem

MS (AIR University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechatronics
Engr Bakhtawar Hasan
BE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Mr Muhammad Zeeshan Zahid
MPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electronics
Specialization: Electromagnetic

Engr Syed Javed Hussain

MS (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Electronic / VLSI Design, Telecom Systems

Mrs Atiya Obaid

MSc (QAU) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Computer Science (Data base)

Engr Faisal Akram

MS (University of UIM) Germany
Discipline: Compressed Sensing
Specialization: Communication Technology

Engr Rida Laiq
MS (KTH) Sweden
Discipline: Telecomm Engineering
Specialization: Networking & Communication
Engr Ahsan Raza Jaferi
MS (Harbin Engineering University) China
Discipline: Signal & Information Processing
Specialization: Telecommunication, Array Signal Processing
Engr Abdul Moiz Ahmed Pirkani
MS (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Communication Engineering
Specialization: Microwave Engineering
Engr Intisar Rizwan-i- Haque
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical (Telecomm) Engineering
Engr Muhammad Hammad
BE (UET Peshawar) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Systems Engineering
Specialization: Image Signal Processing
System Design Computer Programming

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Computer Software Engineering Department

MCS

Dr Naveed Iqbal (Head of Department)

PhD (Tsinghua University) China
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialization: Computer Vision
Dr Arif Raza
PhD (University of Western Ontario) Canada
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Software Engineering

Engr Tauseef Ahmed Rana

PhD (In Progress) Manchester University
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Component-Based Development

Engr Mobeena Shahzad
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Information Technology
Specialization: Object-Oriented Technologies

Dr Zaki Murtaza
PhD (USC) USA
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Parallel Computing

Engr Rabia Khan

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Image Processing

Dr Saeed Murtaza
Ph D (University of Birmingham) UK
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: Mathematical Modeling and Simulation

Engr Ayesha Naseer

MS (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Database

Dr Hammad Afzal
PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Natural Language Processing, Computational
Linguistics, Semantic Web

Engr Umar Mahmud

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Software Engineering

Dr Sarmad Salik
PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Information Technology
Specialization: Distributed Computing/Software Engineering
Dr Seemab Latif
PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Text / Data Mining, Computational Linguistics
Dr Naima Iltaf
PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Distributed/ Pervasive Computing
Dr Muhammad Faisal Khan
PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Image Processing, Computer Networking

Engr Ather Mohsin Zaidi
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Software Engineering

Engr Hira Imtiaz

BS (UET Taxila) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Computer Graphics
Engr Misbah Ghalib
BS (UET Taxila) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Computer Graphics
Mr Bilal Rauf
MS (Umea University) Sweden
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Wireless Networking
Mr Bashir Bilal Siddiqui
MS (Preston University) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Computer Science
Mr Tariq Latif
M.Sc (Govt College Asghar Mall Rwp) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Applied Mathematics

Engr Mohammad Saleem

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Computer Networking
Engr Ishtiaq Mahmood Kiani
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Communication System

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Dr Baber Aslam (Head of Department)

PhD (University of Central Florida) USA
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Information Security

Engr Ayesha Naureen

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Information Security
Specialization: Data bases, Artificial Intelligence, Information
Security

Dr Imran Rashid
PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Telecomm Engineering
Specialization: Wireless MIMO Systems

Ms Adeela Waqar
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Information Security
Specialization: Clood Security, Database Security , Data
Security standards

Dr Haider Abbas (On Post Doc)

PhD (KTH) Sweden
Discipline: IT Security
Specialization: Information Security
Mr Ahmed Raza Cheema (On PhD)
MSc (University of Bradford) UK MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Information Security
Specialization: Internet, Computer and System Security

Mr Mian Muhammad Waseem Iqbal

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Information Security
Specialization: Wireless Personnel Area Network Security
Mr Waleed Bin Shahid
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Information Security
Specialization: Malware Analysis, Android Security

Humanities and Basic Sciences Department

Dr Muhammad Hanif, Head of Department
Post Doctorate (University of Glasgow) UK
Discipline: Physics
Specialisation: Laser Physics

Ms Uzma Ehsan
MA (NUML) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialisation: English Linguistics and Literature

Dr Safia Akram
PhD (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Fluid Mechanics

Mrs Alia Razia Malik

MSc (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
MA (NUML) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialization: English Linguistics and Literature

Mr Umar Farooq
MSc (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Applied Mathematics

Ms Samavia Mumtaz
MA (NUML) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialization: English Linguistics and Literature

Mr Talib Hussain Masood

MSc (Punjab University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Applied Mathematics

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Information Security Department

MCS

Research and Development

Military College of Signals is engaged in providing meaningful
education in engineering while conducting original research
of the highest standard. R&D cell provides a focal point in
the College to co-ordinate R&D activities between various
departments, faculty members and various research
institutions. It is now making concerted efforts to align its
academia in accordance with R&D to focus with the national
goal of achieving technological self-reliance. The research
groups are involved in hi-tech R & D projects in solving
Information & Communication Technology related problems
and develop advance technological solutions.

Short Courses/Seminars/Workshops
organized by MCS

Fact file
MCS provides its students an opportunity to join Pakistan
Army/Air force after completion of their Bachelor degree.
Such students undergo training for short period of time
at Military and Air Force Academies on completion of
which these graduated are awarded regular commission
in the rank of Captain/ Flight Lt.

Smart Antenna System 16 -17 Sep 2013

Database Integration using LINQ 26-28 Sep 2013
Workshop on PHP for E-Lancing 23-25 Sep 2013
Big data analytics using Hadoop 23 Oct 2013
Agile Project Management 6 Nov 2013
Advance in Satellite Communication System 12 Nov 2013
Workshop on Capacity Building on E-Commerce &
E-Lancing 31Oct to 1 Nov 2013
Certified Secure Computer User Training 13-14 Dec 2013
Workshop on Professional Information Systems and
Business
Analytics Consulting 18th Dec 2013
Developing Semantic Web Applications using Portage 26
Dec 2013

Guest Speakers

Symposia Titles

Mr Salman Shahid, Teradata, Islamabad

Business Intelligence Technical

Lead/Consultant

Dr Rizwan Khalid, Islamabad Centre for Advanced

Mathematics NUST (CAMP), NUST

Dark Side of the Universe.

Dr Talib Hussain Sial, International Islamic University,

Islamabad

Iqbal Day

Mr Sohail Abbas Zaidi, ISI HQ Islamabad

Privacy in Digital Age

Dr Kamran Mossa (pvt) Ltd Islamabad

CEO PIQC Intelligentsia Software

Dr Syed Aun Abbas, (CEO) National ICT R&D Fund

Synergic development of industrial and academic resources

Mr Yawar Yasin, DG Govt and External Affairs

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority HQ F-5/1 Islamabad

Organization/Role/Functions of PTA

Mr Syed Mohsin Shah, DEFCOM Islamabad

Prof Dr Anees Ahmed (Vice Chancellor)
Riphah International University Islamabad

God and Computer

Dr. Muhammad Yasin (Chairman PTA)

Organization / Role and functions of PTA with future vision of

Telecom growth in Pakistan

Mr Amir Azeem Bajwa, C4I

Concept of NEC environment and progress on its

implementation in Pakistan Army.

Prof Pervaiz Karamat

President Program for the Care of Highly Qualified Overseas

Pakistani (PPQP)

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The College has established the following facilities to facilitate

students in their academic pursuits:

Labs

Image Processing Centre

Satellite Communication Research Laboratory
Generation Network Laboratory
Communication Laboratory
RF & Microwave Laboratory
Electronic Laboratory
Electrical Machine Laboratory
Fiber Optics Laboratory
General Purpose Laboratories
Simulation Laboratory
DSP & FPGA Laboratory
SDR Research Laboratory
Virtual Reality Laboratory
Broadband NW Laboratory
Computer Networks Laboratory
Operating System Laboratory
Database Systems Laboratory

Joining MCS (almost 20 years ago), to start my

professional education, has proven to be an
excellent decision of my life. This great institution
has not only given me the launching pad for
my practical life, but has also inculcated a great
sense of belonging. The college provides a unique
experience to the students due to the blend of
civilian and military students as well as faculty. The
college Alumni spreads across the globe; a lot of us
are working at leadership positions in renowned
organization. All of us feel proud to be part of a
strongly bonded Signalianz family!

MCS

Students Support Facilities

Mr. Amir Masood Khan

Signalianz Alumni Advisor and COO

Hassan Enterprise
Islamabad

Internet
MCS fully realises the importance of providing round-the-clock
internet access to students and faculty members in order to
facilitate them in their academic and research pursuits. An
optical fibre network has been laid to provide fast and reliable
internet bandwidth. WiFi Internet connectivity of 15 Mbps is
available to all students and faculty at the offices, hostels and
residences.

Transportation
MCS has an excellent bus service. Students receive a lowcost bus pass that grants them full access to College routes.
Students can get a parking pass that allows them to park their
cars in the campus parking lots.

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Library

MCS library is fully computerized and provides excellent

services and facilities to fulfill the information needs of
faculty members as well as students. It has a collection of
over 39,000 volumes. It also provides a wide range of services
that include issuance of books on loan, online Information
searching, reference services, inter-library loan, document
delivery, photocopying, access to virtual collections and digital
resources like CD-ROMs and up-to-date collection of online
IEEE research papers. The library is efficiently maintained by
qualified and experienced staff.

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Hostels

MCS

Cafeteria
The cafeteria provides a modern dining and caf facility
to all students. It is equipped with ACs, LCD TVs and Wi-Fi
connectivity for internet users. The cafeteria offers a variety of
hygienic food items on nominal prices. A mosque and printing
kiosk are also located in the vicinity for convenience of the
students.

Counselling
Student counseling services are geared to provide students
with an avenue to discuss their personal and academic
concerns with competent counselors, without vacillation.
Counseling is provided by qualified faculty members of the
College. Competent faculty members are appointed as Course
Advisors to every new batch. Every Course Advisor is given
weekly student-teacher interaction classes to interact with the
students. Every student is free to schedule meetings with the
Course Advisor as and when required.

Jobs and Career Opportunities

The college has established Internship & Placement Office which works
in close cooperation with Career Development Centre (CDC) of NUST to
facilitate all its students undergo summer internship in leading national
and multinational companies and outfits located throughout the country.
This office facilitates its graduating students in securing jobs from industry. Open House is conducted every year before graduation ceremony
where leading companies around the country are invited to conduct
interviews and entry tests. Career Development Center (CDC) also plays a
vital role in placing graduates with National & multinational companies.

Hostel accommodation is available for both male and female

students. Accommodation allotted on a first-come, first-served
basis. Dining facility is available and the boarders enjoy the
quality meals of the mess. Furnished rooms are available
for students. Each hostel block offers a friendly and secure
environment to its inhabitant, and is equipped with a wide
range of facilities including laundry, Kitchen, TV lounges,
and easy access to dining facilities. Dedicated hostel staff
is accessible to student for help at all time, and emergency
services including transport facilities are available. Maximum
outstation students are facilitated with hostel accommodation.
However, the University cannot assure accommodation
to all applicants. Fresh student are given priority whereas
juniors and seniors are offered on- campus accommodation
depending on availability

Fact file
MCS, a premier college of telecommunication
engineering, has been functioning since Pakistans
independence in 1947. The College is built around a
rich heritage of nineteenth century buildings. Lt Col
CWM Young, a British Army Officer of the Royal Corps of
Signals, was the first Commandant of MCS, then known
as the School of Signals. MCS has the honor of imparting
education in Telecommunication since 1947. The College
instituted a postgraduate program (MS leading to PhD
in Information Security) and PhD program in 1997 and
2001, respectively. The later program is a one-of-its-kind
in Pakistan.

Contact Us
Website www.mcs.nust.edu.pk
Telephone and Email

Office

Residence

E-mail

Chief Instructor, Engineering Wing

+92-51-9272102

+92-3225060124

[email protected]

Dean

+92-51-5564048

+92-307-5558694

[email protected]

Head of Department of Computer Software +92-51-9270284

Engineering

+92-321-8570824

[email protected]

Head of Department Electrical Engineering

+92-51-9272948

+92-312-5517772

[email protected]

Head of Department of Information

Security

+92-51-9240952

+92-347-4688829

[email protected]

MCS Training Battalion

+92-321-5011227

+92-346-8114150

[email protected]

Staff Officer (NUST Affairs)

+92-51-9272097

+92- 321-5544474

[email protected]

MCS Hostel (Jinnah Company)

+92-0322-4536492

+92-0322-4536492

[email protected]

Postal Address

Military College of Signals, Humayun Road, Rawalpindi Cant, 46000

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Bachelors in Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering

This programme seeks to impart a strong foundation in telecommunication engineering in line with the growing importance of
digital and wireless networks. It covers vast areas such as satellite communications, signal and image processing, optical fibre
and mobile communications, data networks, software systems, micro-electronic devices and systems, data coding, compression,
encryption and transmission, and real-time embedded systems.

Associated Careers
Telecommunications is a rapidly developing and dynamic field of engineering. The demand for graduates in telecommunications
is growing as technology is advancing and broadening its scope of applications. Our close links with employers and professional
bodies ensure that our students are equipped with skills that are in demand. Therefore, MCS continues to be the College of
choice for employers seeking high-calibre graduates. All of our graduates either get employed, start their own ventures or opt for
higher studies/professional trainings on completing their degrees. Our graduates normally find employment with major service
providers and large private industrial groups. There are a number of opportunities available in smaller service and technology
providers, some of which are highly specialised and technologically advanced.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 201

Semester-II

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

MATH-121

Linear Algebra & ODE

3-0

MATH-106

Multivariable & Vector

Calculus

3-0

ME-105

Workshop Practice

0-1

CS-212

Object Oriented
Programming (OOP)

3-1

HU-100

English

2-0

EE-221

Digital Logic Design

3-1

CS-113

Introduction to Programming

1-1

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

MATH-101

Calculus and Analytic Geometry

3-0

ME-104

Engineering Drawing

0-1

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

EE-111

Linear Circuit Analysis

3-1

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

Total

17

Total

18

Semester-III

Credits

Semester-IV

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

MATH-232

Complex variables and transforms

3-0

EE-231

Signals and Systems

3-0

EE-215

Electronic Devices & Circuits

3-1

EE-222

Microprocessor Systems

3-1

EE-211

Electronic Network & Analysis

3-1

EE-343

Transmission Lines and

Waveguides

3-1

EE-241

Electromagnetic Fields Theory

3-0

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

Data Structure and Algorithms

3-1

EE-313

Total

18

CS-250

Semester-V

Credits

Electronic Circuit Design

3-1

Total

18

Semester-VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

EE-382

Instrumentation and
Measurements

2-1

EE-371

Linear Control Systems

3-1

EE-330

Digital Signal Processing

3-1

EE-357

Computer & Communication

Networks

3-1

EE-354

Analog Communication Systems

3-1

ID- Elective I

3-1

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

EE-355

Digital Communication Systems

3-1

EE-344

Wave Propagation and Antenna

3-1

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

Total

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Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

EE-260

Electrical Machines

3-1

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

MBC Depth Elective I

3-0

MBC Depth Elective III

3-0

MBC Depth Elective II

3-0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

EE-499

Senior Design Project II

0-4

EE-498

Senior Design Project I

0-2

Total

13

Total

16

Grand Total

136

Major Based Core (MBC) Depth Electives

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

EE-452

Satellite Communication Systems

3-0

EE-443

Electromagnetic Compatibility

3-0

EE-359

Satellite Communication Systems

2-1

EE-387

Telecommunication Management

3-0

EE-492

Radar Systems

3-0

EE-388

Multimedia Communication

3-0

EE-456

Line and Optical Communication

Systems

2-1

EE-494

Radar and Television Engineering

3-0

EE-455

Optical Fiber Communications

3-0

EE-450

Telecom Policies and Protocols

3-0

EC-418

Digital Systems Design

2-1

EE-454

Spread Spectrum Communications

3-0

EE-460

Multi-Channel Communication
Systems

2-1

EE-459

Next Generation Networks

2-1

EE-453

Telecom Traffic Engineering

3-0

EE-451

Mobile Communication Systems

3-0

EE-435

Data Encryption and Network Security

2-1

EE-358

Mobile Communication Systems

2-1

EE-386

Communication Planning

3-0

EE-457

Narrowband Communication
Systems

2-1

EE-445

Microwave Devices

3-0

Inter Disciplinary (ID) Electives

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CS-220

Database Systems

3-1

EE-423

Embedded System Design

3-1

CS-330

Operating Systems

3-1

CS-370

Artificial Intelligence

3-1

EC-320

Computer Organization and

Architecture

3-1

CS-381

Network Security

3-0

EE-417

VLSI Design

3-1

MSE-312

Fundamentals of Glass Science and

Technology

3-1

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MS and PhD in Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering

The postgraduate programme in Telecommunication is offered in different levels, i.e. MS and PhD. All these programmes allow
the students to explore their subjects of interest in detail under the guidance of qualified faculty. This postgraduate programme
is suited for professionals who are looking to advance their level of expertise for further career development. The program
specially designed & scheduled to make it convenience for working engineers to enhance their qualification & lead of expertise.

Research
The programme has been designed to cater for the following key areas of research.
Satellite Communications
Signal and Image Processing
Optical Fibres and Mobile Communications
Data Networks
Data Coding, Compression, Encryption and Transmission
Software Define Radio

Associated Careers
Our close links with employers and professional bodies ensure that our students are equipped with skills that are in demand,
therefore the college continues to be the choice for employers seeking high calibre graduates. A hundred percent of our College
graduates go into employment or higher studies/professional trainings, immediately after the completion of their degrees. Our
graduates normally find employment with major service providers and large private industrial groups or a host of smaller service
and technology providers.

MS Coursework

Programme Code: 250

Core Courses
Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

EE-851

Advanced Digital Communication Systems

EE-852

Information & Coding Theory

EE-831

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

EE-800

Stochastic Systems

EE -899

Thesis

Elective Courses (Any four)

EE-857

Adv Satellite Communication System

EE-885

Cognitive Radio Networks

EE-951

Radar Systems

EE-854

Optical Communication Systems

EE-859

Performance Evaluation of Communication Networks

EE-982

Adv Computer Network Design & System Security

EE-981

Network Switching & Routing

EE-888

Broadband Networks

EE-889

Wireless Networks

EE-883

Wireless Sensors & Mesh Network

EE-858

Communication Project Management

EE-949

Advance Electromagnetic Fields

EE-945

Computational Electromagnetic

EE-811

RF Transceiver Designs

EE-846

RF Circuit Design

EE-847

Microwave Engineering

EE-848

Radiating Systems And Antennas

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Programme Description

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Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Title

Credits

EE-941

Microwave Networks & Passive

Component

EE-991

Detection & Estimation

EE-943

Microwave Devices I

EE-819

Sensor & Transducer

EE-944

Microwave Devices II

EE-824

Real Time Systems

EE-842

Microwave Communication
System Design

EE-827

Analog/Digital Circuit Design &

IC Design

EE-836

Advanced Digital Image

Processing

EE-823

Advanced Digital System Design 3

EE-955

Software Define Radio

EE-867

Computer Vision

EE-871

Linear Control Systems

EE-855

Error Control Coding

EE-875

Discrete Time Control Systems

EE-932

Speech Processing

EE-971

EE-832

Pattern Recognition

Modeling & Simulation of

Dynamic Systems

EE-834

Applied Signal Processing

EE-921

Nanotechnology

EE-893

Data Acquisition & Mixed Signal 3

Design

EE-805

Semiconductor Processing

EE-817

EE-934

Spatial Array Processing

Microwave Integraded Circuit

Design

EE-838

Filtering & Tracking

EE-978

Advanced Robotics

EE-936

Multi-rate Systems & Filter

Banks

EE-877

Mobile Robotics

EE-897

Cognitive Robotics

EE-925

Computerized Tomography
Systems

EE-839

Adaptive Filters

EE-899

MS Thesis

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Bachelors in Software Engineering

Software is central to our lives. We interact daily with software systems; at home through computer games, at the office through
online services and in the car through embedded control systems. Software Engineering applies both, computer science and
engineering principles and best practices to the design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and evolution of software. Our
Software Engineering program covers not only the technical aspects of building software systems, but also management issues.
This program is an amalgamation of strong applied science knowledge, applications of engineering practice and an ability to
understand the impact of technology. We Endeavour to help students carry out both theoretical and experimental research in
software engineering and to disseminate the results in the form of publications, patents and technology transfer to industry.
MCS also has a set of specialized courses for Network & Information Security domain. Students can specialize in these areas by
registering these courses from 5th semester onward

Associated Careers

The software industry has grown exponentially over the years; mechanical and electronic devices in automobiles, aero planes,
entertainment and communication equipment and manufacturing are being replaced by software components because software
is more adaptable, and can provide greater functionality. The ubiquity of software applications has created a multitude of career
prospects for our graduates. Our graduates normally find employment with major service providers and large private industrial
groups. There are a number of opportunities available within smaller service and technology providers, some of which are highly
specialized and technologically advanced.

Scheme of Studies
Semester I

Programme Code-202

Semester II

Course Code Course Title

CS-100
Fundamentals of ICT

Credits Course Code

2-1
HU-101

Course Title
Islamic Studies

Credits
2-0

HU-109

Communication

2-0

CS-212

Object Oriented Programming

3-1

MATH-161

Discrete Mathematics

3-0

EE-221

Digital Logic Design

3-1

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

MATH-111

Calculus-I
Fundamentals of Computer
Programming
Total

3-0

XXXX

Supporting Science Elective I

3-0

3-1

General Education Elective-I

2-0

19

Total

17

CS-110

Semester III

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title

MATH-361
Probability and Statistics

Credits
3-0

Course Code Course Title

Credits
EE-321
Computer Architecture & Organization 3-1

CS-250
CS-220
MATH-222
SE-200

3-1
3-1
3-0
3-0
17

CS-260
SE-210
XXX
XXX

Data Structures & Algorithms

Database Systems
Linear Algebra
Software Engineering
Total

Semester V

Course Code
CS-330
HU-212
SE-311
EE-353
HU-222
XXX

Course Title
Operating Systems
Technical & Business Writing
Software Requirements Engineering
Computer Networks
Professional Ethics
SE Electives-II
Total

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Credits
3-1
2-0
3-0
3-1
2-0
3-1
19

Human Computer Interaction

Software Design and Architecture
Supporting Science Elective II
SE Elective-I
Total

Semester VI
Course Code
SE-312
SE-320
SE-321
xxx
xxx

Course Title
Software Construction
Formal Methods
Software Quality Engineering
SE Elective III
General Education Elective II
Supporting Science Elective III
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3-0
3-1
3-1
2-1
18

Credits
3-1
3-0
3-0
3-0
2-0
3-0
18

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Semester VII

MCS

Course Code Course Title

SE-430
Software Project Management
MGT-271
Entrepreneurship
SE Elective IV
SE Elective V
General Education Elective -III
Senior Project
Total

SE-499

SE Elective Courses

Credits
3-0
2-0
3-0

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title

General Education Elective IV
SE Elective VI
SE-499
Senior Project

3-0
3-0
0-3
17

Total
Grand Total

Credits
3-0
3-1
0-3

10
135

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CS-332

Distributed Computing

3-1

CS-481

Computer Forensics

3-1

EE-350

Data Communication

3-0

CS-482

System Incident Handling

3-0

CS-423

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

3-1

CS-344

Web Engineering

3-1

CS-321

Advanced Database Systems

3-0

CS-473

Theory of Intelligent Systems

3-1

CS-340

Web Technologies-I

2-1

SE-301

Object Oriented Software Engineering

3-0

CS-381

Network Security

3-0

SE-490

Advanced Topics in Software Engineering 3-0

CS-443

E-Commerce and Solutions

3-0

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

CS-251

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

3-0

CS-370

Artificial Intelligence

3-1

CS-425

Management Information Systems

3-0

CS-490

Advanced Topics in Computing

3-0

EE-322

Wireless Networks

3-0

CS-361

Computer Graphics

3-1

EE-430

Telecommunication Systems

3-0

CS-342

Mobile Computing

3-0

CS-424

Information Retrieval

3-0

EE-433

Digital Image Processing

3-1

CS-433

Applied Parallel Computing

2-1

CS-213

Advanced Programming

3-1

EE-232

Signals and Systems

3-1

EE-330

Digital Signal Processing

3-1

SE-440

Business Process Automation

3-0

SE-313

Design Paterns

2-1

SE-423

Software Metrics

3-0

SE-422

Software Testing

3-0

SE-431

Software Engineering Economics

3-0

CS-453

Programming Languages

3-0

CS-471

Machine Learning

3-1

CS-472

Natural Language Processing

3-0

BIO-317

Computational Biology

3-0

BIO-215

Bioinformatics

3-0

CS-352

Theory of Automata and Formal

Languages

3-0

CS-322

RDBMS Using Oracle

CS-414

2-1

Supporting Science Elective Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-112

Calculus II

3-0

EE-212

Basic Electronics

2-1

CS-271

Computational Logic

3-0

CH-101

Applied Chemistry

2-1

PHY-401

Advanced Physics

2-1

MATH-232

Complex Variables and Transforms

3-0

EE-201

Engineering Mechanics

3-0

MATH-221

Number Theory

3-0

CS-382

Fundamentals of Cryptography

3-0

EE-102

Basic Electrical Engineering

3-1

EE-215

Electronic Devices & Circuits

3-1

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

EE-414

Digital Electronics

3-1

MATH-133

Engineering Mathematics

3-0

MATH-234

Multivariable Calculus

3-0

EE-477

Analog and Digital Communication

3-1

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

General Education Elective Courses

Course Code Course Title

Credits

HRM-441

Human Resource Management

2-0

MGT-175

Intellectual Property Rights

3-0

HU-103

Principles of Sociology

3-0

2-1

HU-102

Psychology

3-0

Advanced Java with emphasis on

Internet Applications

3-1

HU-104

English Literature

3-0

FIN-100

Principles of Accounting

3-0

CS-441

Web Technologies-II

3-1

CS-309

Computing and Society

3-0

CS-331

System Programming

2-1

MGT-164

Introduction to Management

2-0

CS-362

Multimedia Systems and Design

2-1

HRM-240

Organizational Behavior

2-0

CS-334

Open Source Systems

3-1

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

CS-380

Introduction to Computer Security

3-0

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MS and PhD in Software Engineering

The postgraduate program in Software Engineering is offered in different divisions, i.e. MS and PhD. All these programs allow
the students to explore their subjects of interest in detail under the guidance of qualified faculty. This postgraduate program is
suited for professionals, who are looking to advance their level of expertise for further career development, as it is offered in the
evening.

Research
Research is conducted in the following areas:
Web Engineering
Computer Vision and Image Processing
Software System Design and Architecture
Software Requirement Engineering
Software Project Management
Data Text Mining

Associated Careers

The software industry has grown manifold over the years; areas like mechanical and electronic devices in automobiles, aero
planes, entertainment and communication equipment and manufacturing are being replaced by software components as
software is more adaptable, reliable and accurate. Software is used in medical, transportation and financial systems to automate
critical tasks. Scientists and business researchers use software to sift through data warehouses and identify pertinent facts and
trends. Banking, insurance, and other businesses use software to automate and personalize the services they offer to their
customers. This proliferation of software applications has increased the demand for software professionals in Pakistan and all
over the world. A hundred percent of our graduates get employed or opt for higher studies/professional trainings after the
completion of their degrees. Our graduates normally find employment with major service providers and large private industrial
groups.

MS Coursework
Course Code

Programme Code: 251

Course Title

Credits

Core Courses
SE-860

Advanced Software Engineering

SE-861

Software System Design & Architecture

SE-862

Software Requirement Engineering

SE-863

Software Quality Engineering

SE-899

MS Thesis

6
SE-802

Pattern Recognition

SE-805

Advance Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Electives (Any Four)

SE-864

Team-based Software Development

SE-865

Human Computer Interface

SE-807

SE-866

Reverse Engineering

SE-808

Bio Informatics System

SE-867

Formal Methods

SE-830

Advanced Algorithm Analysis

SE-868

Software Project Management

SE-835

Algorithm Graph Theory

SE-871

Business Process Re-engineering

SE-880

Advanced Database Systems

SE-815

Usability Engineering

SE-812

Advanced Operating Systems

SE-803

Computer Vision

SE-813

Design of Parallel & Distributed Systems

SE-876

Web-Engineering

SE-814

SE-877

Software Development for Web

Distributed Systems and Resources Opti- 3

misation

SE-825

Advance Computer Network

SE-821

Advanced Computer Architecture

SE-826

Advance Computer Network Design &

Security System

SE-850

Digital Image Processing

SE-851

Wavelet Compression

SE-827

Wireless Communication

SE-900-919 Selected Topics

SE-828

Network Security

SE-898

Research Methodologies

SE-801

Artificial Neural Network

SE-810

Data Engineering

Total

30

Note: Students will choose four elective courses in addition to four core courses to complete 24 credit hours. PhD students will complete the
requirements of 800/900 level coursework (18 credits) to be decided by the Doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee (GEC).

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Programme Description

MS and PhD in Information Security

MCS

Programme Description

Cyber threats to federal information systems and cyber-based critical infrastructures are evolving and growing. These threats
can be unintentional and intentional, targeted or non-targeted, and can come from a variety of sources, such as foreign nations
engaged in espionage and information warfare, criminals, hackers, virus writers, disgruntled employees and contractors working
within an organization. As government, private sector, and personal activities continue to move to networked operations; digital
systems add ever more capabilities; wireless systems become more ubiquitous and as the design, manufacture, and service
of information technology have moved overseas, the threat will continue to grow. In the absence of robust security programs,
agencies have experienced a wide range of incidents involving data loss or theft, computer intrusions and privacy breaches;
underscoring the need for improved security practices.

Information Security Centre of Excellence

This setup is aimed at reducing the vulnerabilities faced by the national information infrastructure and cyber-space, by producing
more qualified graduates and researchers in the various disciplines of Information Security, as well as indigenously designing and
delivering technological solutions. The research and technical solutions designed at the proposed Information Security Centre of
Excellence will provide important substitute and enhanced level of trust.

Associated Careers

The program is focused to produce professionals competent enough to offer solution for Information Security problems in
the market. Graduates of this program will be able to address information security related issues in present and future era of
Information Technology. The need of Information Security has grown dramatically over the last few years. Like the Industrial
Revolution, the Information Technology Boom, which started in the 1990s and is still present today, has dramatically changed
commerce around the world. This is mostly due to advancement of technology in computers, telecommunications equipment,
and networking standards, leading to the development and widespread use of the Internet. This propagation of information
security has led to an urgent and growing demand for information security professionals in Pakistan and all over the world. A
hundred percent of our graduates go into employment or higher studies/professional trainings immediately after completion
of their degrees. Our graduates normally pursue careers in major service providers such as PTCL, Warid, Mobilink, Zong, Ufone,
Telenor and Special Communication Organization (SCO); large private industrial groups such as Microsoft, NetSol, Ericsson, and
Cisco; and a host of smaller service and technology providers.

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Programme Code: 252

Core Courses
Course Title

Credits

IS-820

Computer Security

IS-821

Advanced Network / Web Security

IS-830

Information Security Management

IS-842

Applied Cryptography

MCS

Course Code

OR
IS-841

Advanced Mathematics for Cryptography

IS-843

Advanced Cryptography

IS-851

Secure Communication

IS-852

Data Communication Networks & Security

Electives (Any Four)

IS-810

Secure Coding

IS-822

Wireless Network Security

IS-823

IT Law & Computer Forensics

IS-824

Biometrics

IS-825

Vulnerability Exploitation and Defense

IS-826

Cyber Warfare

IS-831

Information Security Project Management

IS-833

IT Security Evaluation & Auditing

IS-844

Cryptanalysis

IS-856

Access Control and Database Security

IS-855

Information Hiding

IS-854

Advanced Web Security

IS-853

Cloud Computing Security

EE-852

Information and Coding Theory

Analysis of Stochastic Systems

Thesis

Total

30

CE-863
IS-899

Note: Minimum coursework of 24 credit hours will be offered. PhD students will complete the requirements of 800/900 level
coursework (18 credits) to be decided by the doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee (GEC).

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MS in Systems Engineering

MCS

Programme Description

Systems engineering applies to everything from large power plants to computer hardware and software. Its a big-picture
view that considers every aspect of a project, from costs and environmental impact, to time lines and life expectancy of
equipment. The systems engineering process coordinates and oversees the translation of an operational need into a system
designed to meet that need. It integrates the inputs of all the required technical disciplines into a coordinated effort that meets
established performance, cost, and schedule goals. Systems engineers provide the leadership and coordination of the planning,
development, and engineering of technical systems, including hardware and software components. Systems Engineering program
serves to provide a broad common framework for students coming from a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds, including
engineering, sciences, mathematics, management, business, or computer science. MS program in Systems Engineering at MCS is
an with interdisciplinary program with focused streams on communication systems and networks, software system engineering,
information security and C4I to provide professionals with an in-depth knowledge and technical skills in understanding systems
of systems in their respective areas.

MS Coursework

Programme Code: 643

Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

SYSE-801

System Engineering Principles

SYSE-802

System Architecture and Design

SYSE-803

System Integration and Validations

SYSE-804

Modeling, Simulation & Optimization

SYSE-805

System Engineering Management

Electives Communication & Network Systems (Any 3)

CSE-841

Communication Systems & Networks

CSE-842

Performance Analysis of Comm Systems

CSE-843

Performance Analysis of Networks

SYSE-844

Communication System Engineering

SYSE-845

Adv Comm System and Network Security

EE-831

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

EE-851

Advance Digital Communication Systems

CSE-801

Stochastic Systems

Electives: Software System Engineering (Any 3)

SE-862

Software Requirement Engineering

SE-861

Software System Design & Architecture

SE-868

Software Project Management

SE-871

Business Process Re-engineering

SE-814

Distributed Systems and Resources Optimization

SE-815

Usability Engineering

SE-867

Formal Methods

SE-802

Pattern Recognition

SE-807

Machine Learning

Electives: Information Security (Any 3)

IS-820

Computer Security

IS-842

Applied Cryptography/Advance Cryptography-I

IS-830

Information Security Management

IS-821

Adv Network/ Web Security

IS-826

Cyber Warfare

SYSE-831

Information Security Engineering

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SYSE-861

Introduction to C4I2SR System Engineering

SYSE-862

Architecting C4I System of Systems

SYSE-863

Collaborative Decision Making with C4I System

IS-827

Electronic Warfare Principles & Techniques

IS-842

Applied Cryptography/Advance Cryptography-I

IS-893

Sensors Data Fusion

SYSE-864

Information Operations

SYSE-865

Capability Option Analysis

SYSE-866

Quantitative Operations Research

SYSE-899

Thesis

6
Total

MCS

Electives: C4I (Any 3)

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College of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering,

(College of E & ME) Rawalpindi

College of E&ME

NUST College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

The College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering was established in 1957 as a polytechnic institute at Quetta. The College
was moved to its present campus in 1984. With the establishment of NUST in 1991, the College became one of its constituent
colleges. The College is situated on the Grand Trunk Road at the Rawalpindi-Islamabad junction. Its open landscape makes it an
ideal place for an academic campus. A fascinating locale and congenial environment are indeed the hallmarks of the College. It
is the largest College of NUST in terms of PhD faculty, student enrolment, diversity of academic programmes, research activities,
space, infrastructure and facilities. The College attained ISO-9001 certification in 1999, ISO 9001-2000 certification in 2003 and
ISO 9001-2008 in May 2009. It has earned accolades in quality assurance from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in accreditation
evaluation. The College offers degree programmes in diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, mainly in the
disciplines of Electrical, Mechanical, Computer and Mechatronics Engineering, and postgraduate programme in Engineering
Management.
The College lays great emphasis on indigenous research. As a result, quantum research material is produced annually. The faculty
mostly comprises eminent research scholars who regularly participate in conferences and seminars, both at home and abroad. A
state-of-the-art spacious library, stocked with around 95,197 books, an e-library section and a good number of computers with
wireless internet connectivity facilitate students and faculty in their research.

Faculty Profile
The College of E&ME is staffed with highly qualified faculty that offers the most dynamic, up-to-date and highly challenging
academic programmes. Currently, there are 49 PhD faculty members; most of them are foreign qualified.
Dr Muhammad Younus Javed, Dean
PhD (University of Dundee) UK
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Adaptive & Predictive Systems

Dr Mojeeb Bin Ihsan, Director (MERL)

PhD (Drexel University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Microwave Engineering, Solid State Electronics

Electrical Engineering Department

Dr. Basharat Mehmood, Head of Department
PhD (Beijing University of Aeronautics and astronautics) China
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Inertial Navigation system

Dr Fahad Mumtaz Malik

PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Control System

Dr Mohammad Bilal Malik

PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Control Systems

Dr Mashhood Ahmad
PhD (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electronics Engineering
Specialization: Quantum Optics

Dr Hamood ur Rahman
PhD (UNSW) Australia
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Semiconductor Electronics, MEMs

Dr Usman Ali
PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Digital Image Processing, Digital System Design

Dr Syed M Tahir Zaidi

PhD (Georgia Institute of Tech) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Semiconductor Devices, Digital Signal
Processing

Dr Muwahida Liaquat
PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Digital Signal Processing

Dr Shahzad Amin Sheikh

PhD (Southwest Jiaotong University) China
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Signal Processing and Communication
Dr Muhammad Salman
PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Signal Processing for Control and
Communication Systems

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Ms Shahnaz Fatima
MPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electronics
Specialization: Digital Signal Processing
Engr Taosif Iqbal
MS (Ivanovo State University) Russia
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Automation & Control

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Engr Naeha Sharif

MS (Kyung Hee University) Korea
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Biomedical Engineering

Engr Muhammad Mustafa Masud

MS (UET) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Automation & Control

Ms Sabeen Malik
MPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electronics
Specialization: Electronics

Engr Zubair Ahmed

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Antenna Design, Microwave Engineering

Mr Azmat Saeed
MSc (UET Peshawar) Pakistan
Discipline: Electronics
Specialization: Electronics

Engr Muhammad Anis Chaudhry

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Microwave Circuits and Systems

Engr Salman Qadir

BE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering

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Engr Qasim Umar Khan

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Microwave Engineering

Engr Suleman Munawar

BE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering

Engr Sidrah Liaquat

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Digital Signal Processing

Engr Bahzad Zaib

BE (UET) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering

Engr Faiza Nawaz

MS (Northern China Electric Power University) China
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Power Systems

Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Aamer Baqai, Head of Department
PhD, ParisTech Univ, France
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Manufacturing Systems Design, Process Plan
Optimization

Dr. Rizwan Saeed

PhD, Univ of Manchester, UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Mechanics of Materials, Composite Materials

Assoc Prof. Hameed Ullah Khan

Postgraduate Diploma, TU Budapest, Hungary.
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: CAD, Automotive Systems.

Dr. Hasan Aftab Saeed

PhD, Univ of Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Solid Mechanics, Dislocation Nucleation,
Modeling & Simulation

Dr. Khalid Mahmood

PhD, Univ of Manchester, UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Laser Deposition, Laser Cladding of Corrosion &
Wear Resistance Layers

Dr. Tariq Talha

PhD, Univ. of Warwick, UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Active Flow
Control

Assoc Prof. Rashid Ansari

MS, NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Renewable Energy, Hydro Gravitational Power

Dr. Sajid Ullah Butt

PhD, ParisTech Univ, France
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Fixture design, Workpiece repositioning,
System Kinematics

Dr. Abdul Waheed Badar

PhD, TU Berlin, Germany
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Solar Thermal Collectors, Solar Heating and
Cooling, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Heat Transfer

Asst. Prof. Raja Amer Azim

M.S., UNSW Australia
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Modeling & Simulation, Structures

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Asst. Prof. Ahmed Sohail

MS, DU Sweden
Discipline: Textile/Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Solar Energy & LCD Technology

Lec. Yasser Riaz Awan

MS, HUST, China
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Reverse Logistics

Ahmed Khan
MS, University of Manchester Institute of Science &
Technology (UMIST), UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Non-traditional Manufacturing Processes, CAD/
CAM

Lec. Syed Fahad Hassan

MS, NUST Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Composite Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Fracture
Mechanics

Asst. Prof. Saif Ullah Khalid

MS, NUST Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Modeling & Simulation, CFD Analysis

Lec. Kamran Nazir

MS, NUST Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Modeling & Simulation, Energy Efficiency

Asst. Prof. Saheeb Kiyani

MS, NUST Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Modeling & Simulation

Computer Engineering
Dr Shoab Ahmad Khan, Head of Department
PhD (Georgia Tech, Atlanta) USA
Discipline: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Digital Signal Processing
Dr Farooque Azam
PhD (Beijing University) China
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialisation: Software Engineering
Dr Usman Qamer
PhD (UMIST) UK
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Datamining / outlier Detection
Dr Muhammad Usman Akram
PhD, Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Digital Image Processing
Dr Assia Khanum
PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Software Engineering
Specialisation: Intelligent Systems, Image Processing
Dr Saad Rehman
PhD (University of Sussex) UK
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialisation: DSD, Image Processing
Dr Arslan Shaukat
PhD (The University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Computer Science/Informatics
Specialisation: Speech and Image Processing

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Dr Nazar Abbas Saqib

PhD
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Information Security/ Low Power & High Speed
Embedded System Design
Dr. Muazzam A. Khan
PhD, USA & PK
Discipline: Wireless Networks
Specialisation: Wireless Sensor Networks/ Security/
Localization
Dr. Ali Hassan
Ph.D, UK
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Machine Learning and Speech Processing
Dr. Mahmood Akhtar
Ph.D, Australia
Discipline: Biomedical Signal Processing
Specialisation: Medical Imaging, Biomedical Signal Processing
Dr. Farhan Riaz
Ph.D, Portugal
Degree: Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Digital Image Processing
Mr Wasi Haider Butt
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Software Engineering
Specialisation: Database
Mr Jahan Zeb
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Software Engineering
Specialisation: Computer Organisation

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Mr Muhammad Umar Munir

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Software Engineering
Specialisation: Digital Image Processing
Ms Bushra Riaz
MS (Sweeden)
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Medical Image D
Mr Sajid Gul Khawaja
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Digital Image Processing

Mechatronics Engineering
Dr Javaid Iqbal, Head of Department
PhD (University of New South Wales) Australia
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering
Specialisation: Artificial Intelligence/Mobile Robots

Engr. Jamal Arif

MSc (Rochester Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Computer Networks
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence

Dr Kunwar Faraz
PhD (University of Toronto) Canada
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering
Specialisation: Mobile Robots, Computer Vision, Artificial
Intelligence

Engr. Anas Bin Aqeel

MSc (University of Leeds) UK
Discipline: Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Design and Automotives
Engr Nasir Rashid
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering
Specialisation: Robotics

Dr Mahmood Anwar Khan

PhD (University of Salford) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Robotics

Mr Adil Riaz
MS (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electronics
Specialisation: Digital Signal Processing, Mechatronics

Dr Umar Shahbaz
PhD (University of Liverpool) UK
Discipline: Mechatronics
Specialisation: Embedded systems/ Image Processing
Dr Umar Izhar
PhD (Lehigh University) USA
Specialisation : Electronics, Optics, Semiconductors/Micro
Mechatronics
Dr Khurram Kamal
Phd (Loughborogh University) UK
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence/ Embedded Systems
Dr Mohisn Islam Tiwana
Phd (University of New South Whales) Australia
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering
Specialization: Bio Medical Engineering.

Mr Suhail Attar
MS (South Korea)
Discipline : Mechanical Engineering
Engr Nida Aziz
MS (University of Essex) UK
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering
Specialisation: Robotics
Mr Muhammad Qasim
MSc (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Specialisation: Software Engineering

Engr Asad Ullah Awan

MS (Seoul National University) Korea
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering
Specialization: Control and Robotics

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Basic Sciences & Humanities

Dr. Asim Aziz, Head of Department
PhD (Glasgow U.K.)
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Mathematical Biology

Dr. Noreen Sher Akbar

PhD (Q.A.U. Islamabad)
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Fluid Dynamics

Dr. Muhammad Afzal

PhD (Karachi University)
Discipline: Chemistry
Research Interest: Complexation

Dr. Safia Taj

PhD (NUST)
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Black Hole Thermodynamics

Dr. Muhammad Mudassar Gulzar

Ph.D. Fluid Mechanics (Quaid-i-Azam University) Islamabad
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Fluid Mechanic, Applied Mathematics

Mr. Abdul Karim

MPhil (Mathematics)
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Applied Mathematics

Mr. Kamran Aziz Bhatti

PhD Electronics Engineering (In- progress) MAJU University
Islamabad
MPhil Electronics, MSc Electronics (Quaid-i-Azam University)
Islamabad
Discipline: Electronics
Research Interest: Signal Processing/ Digital Image Processing

Ms. Samreen Sharif

MPhil (NUST)
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Applied Mathematics (Mathematical
Biology)

Dr. Muhammad Naveed

PhD (Electromagnetic)
Discipline: Physics
Research Interest: High frequency electromagnetic
Dr. Faizullah
PhD (Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100) PR China
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Stochastic Differential Equations (SDEs),
G-Brownian Motion, Stochastic Processes, Itos Calculus,
Existence, Uniqueness, Stability of ODEs and SDEs, Time Scales
Calculus, ODEs on Time Scales
Dr. Yasir Ali
PhD (NUST)
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Optimization Theory
Dr. Mazhar Iqbal
PhD (CASPAM, BZU) Multan
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Computational fluid

Ms. Tabinda Malik

M.Phil (Higher Education Leadership and Management),
Fatima Jinnah Pakistan (In Progress)
Discipline: English
Research Interest: Higher Education Leadership and
Management
Rukaiza Khan
M.Phil (English), Air University Pakistan (In Progress)
Discipline: English
Research Interest:
Mr. Muhammad Riaz Khan
M.Sc (Maths) Punjab University Lahore; M.A (Educational
Administration), Lahore
Discipline: Mathematics
Research Interest: Mathematics
Mr. Ali Anwar
M.Phil (English), Air University Pakistan
Discipline: English
Research Interest:

Dr. M. Umar Farooq

PhD (NUST)
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Research Interest: Symmetry Methods for Differential
Equations, General Relativity.

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Dr Akhtar Nawaz Malik, Head of Department

PhD (University of Salford, UK)
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering Robotics
Specialisation: Artificial Intelligence/Mobile Robots

Engr Ali Salman

MS (University of Surrey) UK
Discipline: Engineering Management
Specialisation: Manufacturing Management

Dr Nawar Khan
PhD (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Engineering Management
Specialisation: Total Quality Management

Mr Ali Anwer
MA (Quaid-e-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: English Linguistic
Specialisation: Linguistic

Dr. Muhammad Tahir Nawaz

PhD (UET Taxila) Pakistan
Discipline: Engineering Management
Specialisation: Quality Management, Decision Making
Techniques

Engr Najam Us Saher

MS (UET Taxila) Pakistan
Discipline: Engineering Management
Specialisation: Engineering Management

Dr. Syed Tasweer Hussain Shah

PhD (NUML) Pakistan
Discipline: Engineering Management
Specialisation: Service Quality, Entrepreneurship, HR, Project
Mgmt, Strategic Mgmt

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Engineering Management

Afshan Naseem
MS (UET, Taxila) Pakistan
Discipline: Engineering Management
Specialisation: Engineering Economics

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College of E&ME

Student Support Facilities

Research Labs

Laboratories

UAV Lab
UGV Lab
Prosthesis Lab

Department of Electrical Engineering

Department of Engineering Management

Electronics Lab
Electrical Machines Lab
Digital Signal Processing Lab
Embedded System Lab
Control System Lab
Communication System Lab
Antenna and Microwave Lab

Decision Support System Laboratory

Library

Research Labs
Microwave Engineering Research Lab
UAV Lab
Postgraduate Research Lab
Systems Design Lab
Emerging Technology Lab

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Strength of Materials Lab

Fluid Mechanics Lab
Steam Lab
Dynamics & Controls Lab
Heat Transfer Lab
Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Lab
Vibration & Stress Analysis Lab
Solar Lab
Automotive Lab

The computerised College library has a collection of 70,000

printed and digital books. It provides a range of services that
include loans, online information searching, reference services,
inter-library loan, document delivery, photocopying, access
to virtual collection & digital resources and CD-ROMs. The
College is fully wired to the internet through high-speed DSL
and Wi-Fi networks.

Cafeterias
Inexpensive hygienic food is available in cafes. The food quality
is closely monitored by the campus doctor. Besides, utility
shops have been set up on the campus to fulfil students dayto-day needs.

Accommodation
There are two hostels for male students and one for female
students at the campus. Well-furnished rooms are available on
first come, first served basis.

Alumni Directory

Research Labs

An updated database of alumni is maintained by the general

body. Calls are made regularly to the alumni members to
send their updated data to the association. The information
gathered during reunion registration is also used to append/
update the database.

Solar Lab
Mechanarium Research Lab
Composite Material Research Lab
Department of Computer Engineering

Wireless Network

Embedded System Lab

Computer Networks Lab
Computing Lab
DSP/DSD Lab
Image Processing Lab
Electronics/Biometrics Lab
Wood Working Shop
Foundry Shop
Tin Copper Smith Shop
Machine Shop
Fitter Shop
Welding Shop
Drawing Hall

Wireless LAN Facility is being provided to the students in

various hostels by College of EME using 802.11b technology
operating at 11 Mbps. College is obtaining a total bandwidth of
7 Mbps (4 MB CIR form M/S Skynet (Pvt) Ltd) and additional
3 Mbps (Shared) through PERN project. This bandwidth is also
available to the students through Wi-Fi network Wireless LAN
facility is available at the entire premises of the college.

Sports Facility
Tennis Courts

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

Teaching Labs

Industrial Automation Lab

Robotics and Control Lab
Circuit Design Lab
Machine Vision and Embedded Systems Lab
CAD Lab

College has 3 tennis courts of international standard. 1 hard

and 2 Clay courts are provided for youth events as well as
company competition.

Basket Ball Courts

A cemented basketball court is in the vicinity of sports complex

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A new gymnasium having the facility of wide range indoor

games is constructed for the students.

Stadium

distributed. The Mileage Prize was awarded to NUST-CE&ME

team NUSTAG. It was the only car that completed the
designated mileage on the track. The event was a resounding
success.

Participation in International Competition on

Future Flight Design

The College is having a beautiful stadium.

Athletics Ground
The College is having a beautiful athletics ground.

Events
The College of EM&E regularly holds educational events on its
campus to stimulate the minds of its students. Some events
have been briefly mentioned below:

COMPPEC 2012
All Pakistan Inter College/ University Software Exhibition and
Competition (COMPPEC) is organized by this College. This year,
the College of E&ME, Co-hosted this mega event with National
ICT-R&D Fund. The Department of Computer Engineering
of this college has the honor to successfully host COMPPEC
for the last ten consecutive years. COMPPEC provides a
platform that facilitates the exchange of the state-of-the-art
technologies, innovative ideas, new trends, technical skills and
modern programming tools in the field of engineering sciences
and information technology.

National Engineering Robotics Contest

The idea of National Engineering Robotics Contest (NERC) was
initiated in the department of Mechatronics. The aim of this
contest is to provide a platform to the engineering students
and their teachers/ supervisors from all over Pakistan to
participate in a contest of a multi-disciplinary field of Robotics
with a view to expand the knowledge of this field and its
applications in Pakistan. The theme of the competition is to
build an Autonomous Mobile Robot, which should be able to
move in a specified arena and complete some specified and
predefined task. The task is uploaded on the NERC website
one year prior to the next years competition. This competition
was started back in the year 2003. The Contest has now
become one of the mega events in the annual calendar of the
NUST College of EME. It is well on its way to expand beyond
the geographical boundaries to become an international
contest.

A team NUSTAG led by Assistant Prof. M. Saif Ullah Khalid

and comprising 6 final year students from Department of
Mechanical Engineering, NUST College of Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering represented NUST in International
Competition on Future Flight Design, held at Hezarfen Airfield,
Istanbul, Turkey on May 10-12, 2013. This competition was
organized by Turkish Air Force Academy. This project will help
students understand the emerging role of unmanned aerial
vehicles for civil and military applications like traffic monitoring
and area surveillance etc. and various issues associated with
their design, fabrication, and control.

Open House
Annual Event of Open House & Job Fair is held since last
eighth consecutive years at College E & ME. The objective
of this event is to provide an opportunity to both, potential
employers and the graduating students of the College, to
come closer and share their mutual interests and strengthen
the already existing links with the Industry. Students exhibited
around 82 Final Year Projects related to Electrical, Mechanical,
Computer and Mechatronics Engineering, focusing on practical
solutions of engineering problems during the event of 2011. A
total of around 75 delegates from 22 companies participated
in this event to conduct interviews and entrance tests.

Seminars/Workshops
To introduce new advances in research and innovation to the
Industry and Academia, the college conducts various seminars/
workshops on the wide ranging topics.

Olympiad
NUST EME Olympiad is organized by three foremost
professional societies, the IEEE Student Chapter, Sports and
Adventure Society (SAS) and Society for Promotion of Arts
and Literature (SPAL) to promote the cause of charity. In
Olympiad- 2011 the students of different Universities, Colleges
and Schools from Islamabad, Wah, Taxila and Rawalpindi
participated and contributed to the appeal of charity for flood
affectees of Pakistan.

Participation in Design, Build and Energize

Competition
The College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering organized
a competition at the college campus in association with Shell
Pakistan called Design, Build & Energize. The competition
was held on 18th and 19th May, 2013, with participation by
energy-efficient cars designed and built by students from
different universities of Pakistan. The competition had two
types of cars (a) urban and (b) Prototype. Shell Pakistan had
pre-set competition categories according to which prizes were

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Gymnasium

College of E&ME

Contacts
Website

www.ceme.nust.edu.pk
Position

Contact Info

Commandant

+92-051-9278040

Dean

+92-051-9278047

Associate Dean (E&A)

+92-561-32627

Associate Dean (IC/R&D)

+92-051-9278063

Head of Computer Engineering Department

+92-051-9278047

Head of Electrical Engineering Department

+92-051-9278045

Head of Mechanical Engineering Department

+92-051-9278046

Head of Mechatronics Engineering Department

+92-051-9278044

Head of Basic Sciences & Humanities Department

+92-051-9278041

Head of Engineering Management Department

+92-051-9278043

Helpline

+92-051-9278050

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Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

The programme aims to produce electrical engineers with sound theoretical foundation and hands on experience of developing
and designing circuits, systems and products. The programme places a special emphasis on Learning by Doing and the
curriculum is supported by well-equipped undergraduate teaching laboratories and a strong emphasis is placed on laboratory
work and class projects. This effort culminates in the final year project in which the students apply their knowledge and skills
learnt during the course of their studies.

Associated Careers
Electrical engineering graduates are in demand in a number of industries such as communication (including broadcast
communications, mobile communications), integrated circuit design, instrumentation, bio-medical engineering, avionics,
consumer electronics and computer networking, to name a few. Graduates can also pursue research, as MS & PhD students, or
join industrial laboratories.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 604

Semester-II

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

MATH-101

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

3-0

EE-111

Linear Circuit Analysis

3-1

ME-105

Workshop Practice

0-1

ME-100

Engineering Mechanics

3-0

HU-100

English

2-0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

EC-105

Introduction to Programming

1-1

ME-104

Engineering Drawing

0-1

MATH-121

Linear Algebra and ODEs

3-0

MATH-106

Multivariable & Vector

Calculus

3-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

EC -201

Object Oriented
Programming (OOP)

3-1

Applied Physics

3-1

Total

17

Total

17

PHY-101

Semester-III

Credits

Semester-IV

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

EE221

Digital Logic Design

3-1

EE-232

Signals and Systems

3-1

EC202

Data Structures and Algorithms

3-1

EE-215

Electronic Devices and

Circuits

3-1

EE211

Electrical Network Analysis

3-1

EE-260

Electrical Machines

3-1

ME-102

Thermodynamics

2-0

EE-222

Microprocessor Systems

3-1

MATH232

Complex Variables and Transforms

3-0

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

Total

17

Total

19

Semester V

Credits

Semester VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

EE-371

Linear Control Systems

3-1

EE-330

Digital Signal Processing

3-1

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

EE-313

Electronic Circuit Design

3-1

ECO-130

2-0

EE-351

Communication Systems

3-1

EE - 383

Engineering Economics
Instrumentation and
Measurements

EE-241

Electromagnetic Field Theory

3-0

EE-XXX
EC-XXX

Elective-I

3-X

EE-XXX
EC-XXX

Elective II

3-X

Total

17+X

Total

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Academic Programmes

College of E&ME

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

EE-499

Senior Design Project-II

0-4

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

XX-XXX

University Elective

3-X

EE-498

Senior Design Project-I

0-2

EE-XXX
EC-XXX

Elective Lab

0-X

EE-XXX
EC-XXX

Elective III

3-X

Elective IV

3-X

Elective-V

3-X

Total

9+X

Total

17+X

Grand Total

131+X

EE-XXX
EC-XXX
EE-XXX
EC-XXX

Electives
Electronics Stream
Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-412

VLSI Circuit Design

3-0

EE-316

Operational Amplifier Applications

3-1

EE-318

Solid State Electronics

3-0

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Electronics Engineering

3-0

Computer Engineering
Course Code Course Title

Credits

EC-441

Relational Database Management

System Using Oracle

2-1

EC-412

Digital Image Processing

3-0

EC442

Management Information Systems

3-0

EE-421

Digital System Design

3-1

EE-423

Embedded System Design

3-1

EC-302

Analysis & Design of Algorithm

3-0

EC-320

Computer Organization and Architecture

3-1

EC-360

Software Engineering

3-0

EC-400

Computer Graphics

3-0

EC-240

Database Engineering

3-1

EC-452

Machine Learning

3-0

EC-413

Computer Vision

3-0

EC-416

Parallel & Distributed Processing

3-0

EC-440

Data Mining

3-0

EC-450

AI & Decision Support Systems

3-0

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Computer Engineering

3-0

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Communication System Engineering

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-341

Transmission Lines, Antennas &

Wave Propagation

3-1

EE-352

Communication Systems II

3-1

EE-342

Microwave Engineering

3-1

EE-357

3-1

EE-344

Wave Propagation and Antennas

3-1

Computer and Communication Networks

EE-441

Microwave ICs Design

3-0

EE-451

Mobile Communication Systems

3-0

EE-442

Microwave Devices

3-1

EE-491

Radar Systems

3-1

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Telecommunication 3-0

EE-443

Electromagnetic Compatibility

3-0

EE-444

Antenna Design

3-0

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in RF & Microwave 3-0

Power Engineering

Control Engineering
Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE372

Digital Control Systems

3-1

EE-381

Robotics-I

3-1

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-365

Renewable Energy Systems

3-0

EE-367

Electrical Power Transmission &

Distribution

3-1

EE-472

Industrial Control & Automation

3-0

EE-368

Power Electronics

3-1

EE-475

Power System Operation and Control

3-0

EE-461

Power System Analysis and Design

3-0

EE-481

Robotics-II

3-0

EE-482

Electric Drives

3-0

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Control Engineering 3-0

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Power Engineering 3-0

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RF & Microwave Engineering

College of E&ME

MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering (Evening)

Specialisation: Microwave Engineering
As modern RF/ microwave circuits and system are mostly based on solid state integrated circuits, this option builds a strong
foundation in electrodynamics and semiconductor devices in the first semester. The students can then select additional courses
to develop their focus on areas such as antennas, computational electromagnetics, microwave solid state circuits and microwave
device development and modelling.

Why join this programme?

The Department has a very strong microwave engineering research group. The group has already conducted research work
in microwave active and passive circuits, power amplifiers, microwave sub-systems, and antennas for radar and wireless
communication. The programme imparts a sound theoretical background combined with hands-on skills that enable the
graduating students to undertake product design, and research and development work.

Associated Careers
Students earning a postgraduate degree in microwave engineering specialisation can embark upon engineering careers in
industry, R&D organisations, or government and defence establishments.

Coursework
Semester-I
Course Code

Programme Code: 350

Semester-II

Course Title

Credits Course Code Course Title

Core Courses

Credits

Electives (Two of the following)

EE-849

Electromagnetic Fields Analysis

EE-848

Radiating Systems & Antennas

EE-801

Semiconductor Device Physics

EE-941

Microwave Networks & Passive

Components

EE-943

Microwave Devices I

Electives (Any One)

EE-871

Linear Control Systems

EE-831

Advanced Digital Signal

Processing

EE-800

EE-977

Non- linear Control Systems

Stochastic Systems

EE-991

Detection & Estimation

Total

EE-839

Adaptive Filters

EE-851

Advanced Digital Communication

Total

Total

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits Course Code

Electives (Two of the following)

EE-899

EE-945

Computational Electromagnetics 3

EE-817

Microwave Integrated Circuit

Design

EE-944

Microwave Devices II

Total

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Thesis

Total

Grand Total

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Advances in electronics are based on new and novel semiconductor devices and processes. This option offers a fine combination
of courses for students wishing to develop expertise in design and development of semiconductor devices for a given application.
In particular, the focus is on microwave semiconductor devices, process development and device design and development.

Why join this programme?

Exciting research is taking place in the field of semiconductors. Recent developments, such as those based on materials like
gallium nitride, have expanded the range of applications of semiconductor devices and have opened up many opportunities
for those having expertise in device design and development and process development. This programme prepares students to
undertake research and development activity in advanced semiconductor devices and process development.

Associated Careers
Students earning a postgraduate degree with Solid State Electronics specialisation from Department of Electrical Engineering, are
well-placed to embark upon engineering their careers in industry, R&D organisations or government and defence establishments.

Coursework
Semester-I

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Programme Code: 350

Course Title

Core Courses

Credits

Core Courses

EE-801

Semiconductor Devices Physics

EE-943

Microwave Devices I

EE-805

Semiconductor Processing

EE-874

Adaptive Control

Electives (One of the following)

Electives (One of the following)

EE-871

Linear Control Systems

EE-977

Non-linear Control Systems

EE-949

Advanced Electromagnetic Fields

EE-806

Thin Film Processing

EE-800

Stochastic Systems

EE-848

Radiating Systems & Antennas

EE-802

Quantum Mechanics

Total

Total

Semester-III
Course Code Course Title

Semester-IV
Credits Course Code
EE-899

Course Title

Credits

MS Thesis

Total

Grand Total

30

Electives (Two of the following)

EE-845

Computational Electromagnetic

EE-944

Microwave Devices II

EE-804

Photonic Devices

EE-801

Thin Film Characterisation

Total

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MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering (Evening)

Specialisation: Solid State Electronics

College of E&ME

MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering (Evening)

Specialisation: Digital Signal Processing & Communication Systems
Digital signal processing techniques have revolutionised the technological developments recently. They have especially enhanced
modern developments in communication systems. Therefore, a blend of digital signal processing and communication techniques
will indeed equip a student with the necessary tools to undertake R&D in modern communication systems.

Why join this programme?

Digital signal processing and its applications in different fields have literally transformed the world. The programme will help in
enhancing the understanding and skills of the students, for R&D in modern communication systems. The faculty members are
professional engineers and scientists, each actively engaged in research work as well.

MS Coursework
Semester-I
Semester-II
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Core Courses
EE-800
EE-823

Programme Code: 201

Credits

Core Courses

Stochastic Systems

EE-851

Advanced DSP

EE-991

Electives (One of the following)

Advanced Digital Communication

Systems

Detection & Estimation

Electives (One of the following)

EE-871

Linear Control Systems

EE-977

Non -linear Control Systems

EE-849

Electromagnetic Fields Analysis

EE-848

Radiating Systems & Antennas

EE-934

Spatial Array Processing

EE-839

Adaptive Filters

Total

Total

Semester-III
Course Code

Semester-IV

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

EE-899

MS Thesis

Total

Grand Total

30

Electives (One of the following)

EE-838

Filtering & Tracking

EE-852

Information & Coding Theory

EE-853

Advanced Wireless Communication 3

EE-808

Digital Integrated Circuit Design

Total

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Control Systems Engineering is the foundation of modern industrial development. This sequence builds a strong base in systems
engineering and links it to the control systems theory of linear and non-linear systems. A heavy dose of abstract linear algebra
and control theory enables students to handle systems in domains of their interest as researchers. The continuous-time control
theory is also extended to discrete-time to enable the development of modern computer-based control systems. The option also
focuses on more modern and sophisticated adaptive, optimal, robust, neuro-fuzzy and learning control concepts, etc.

Why join this programme?

Modern developments in the world especially in industrial and military applications are mostly due to enhancements in
control systems. Most modern control systems happen to be the main technologies behind all the precision machines and
weapon systems. The associated developments in sensor technologies, actuating systems, system model identification, digital
instrumentation and signal processing tools are playing vital roles in these sophisticated control systems. The faculty members
associated with this specialisation are professional engineers and scientists, each actively engaged in research work as well as
teaching.

MS Coursework
Semester-I
Semester-II
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Programme Code: 201

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Core Courses
EE-871

Linear Control Systems

EE-800

Stochastic Systems

Elective (Two of the following)

Electives (One of the following)

EE-972

Advanced Digital Control

Systems

EE-823

Advanced DSP

Total

Non-linear Control systems

EE-975

Opt & Multivariable Control Systems

EE-879

Robust Control

3
3

Electives (One of the following)

Semester-III
Course Code Course Title

EE-977

EE-878

System Identification

EE-851

Advanced Digital
Communication Systems

EE-839

Adaptive Filters

EE-991

Detection & Estimation

Total

Semester-IV
Credits

Elective (Two of the following)

EE-838

Filtering & Tracking

EE-874

Adaptive Control

EE-873

Fuzzy Control

Total

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-899

MS Thesis

Total

Grand Total

30

Note:
1. Offering of courses in all the specialization streams is subject to the availability of faculty and class strength.
2. For all the specialization streams, course(s) from other departments/constituent colleges, schools or institutions of NUST, may be recommended, if
considered necessary by Department of Electrical Engineering, NUST College of E&ME.
3. PhD students will complete additional requirements of 800/900 level coursework (18 credit hours) beyond their Masters degree as recommended by the
doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee and conduct original and independent research work to produce PhD thesis (EE-999 PhD Thesis) which is a
mandatory requirement for award of PhD degree.

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Specialisation: Control Systems

College of E&ME

Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department faculty possess an impressive competence in their respective areas of specialty through their academic and
industrial work experiences. All faculty members at the Department, are committed to the development and teaching of the
programme in addition to maintaining continuity and academic standards.
The Department is actively carrying out research in the areas of Thermofluids and Manufacturing Engineering Systems.
Manufacturing Research Group is committed to advanced industrial capability in a globally competitive marketplace by
identifying, understanding, developing and transferring critical technologies to industry. Research focuses on monitoring and
control of manufacturing processes, precision manufacturing, nano/micromolding, rapid prototyping and manufacturing.
The research activities of the Thermofluids Research Group cover application areas such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics,
CFD, Turbo-machinery, Micro-fluidics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Environmental Fluid Mechanics with a strong
emphasis on computational modelling.

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

The Programme is designed to inculcate a comprehensive understanding of theory and practice related to structural mechanics,
thermofluids, and manufacturing. It is a unique blend of engineering sciences with well-balanced laboratory work, design project
and manufacturing processes with extensive usage of computers and latest software packages.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 302

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

PHY-102

Applied Physics

2-1

MATH-121

3-0

Linear Algebra & ODEs

MATH-105

Calculus & Vector Algebra

3-0

CH-101

Applied Chemistry

2-1

EC-102

Computer Systems & Programming 2-2

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

HU-100

English

2-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

ME-110

Engineering Drawing & Graphics

1-1

ME-111

CAD

1-1

ME-121

Workshop Practice

1-2

ME-112

Engineering Statics

3-0

ME-130

Thermodynamics-I

3-0

Total

18

Total

17

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-241

Vector Calculus & PDEs

3-0

MATH-231

Fourier & Complex Analysis

3-0

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

EE-103

Electrical Engineering

2-1

ME-210

Engineering Dynamics

3-0

ME-211

Mechanics of Materials-I

3-0

ME-220

Engineering Materials

3-0

ME-221

Manufacturing Processes

3-0

ME-230

Fluid Mechanics I

3-0

ME-222

Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab I

0-1

ME-231

Thermodynamics- II

3-0

ME-233

Fluid Mechanics-II

3-0

ME-232

Thermodynamics Lab

0-1

ME-234

Fluid Mechanics Lab

0-1

Total

18

Total

17

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

HU-212

Technical and Business Writing

2-0

ME-313

Theory of Machines

3-0

ME-310

Mechanics of Materials-II

3-0

ME-314

Control Systems

3-0

ME-311

Machine Design

3-0

ME-324

Engg Management & Economics

2-0

ME-312

Measurement & Instrumentation

2-0

ME-330

Heat & Mass Transfer

3-0

ME-323

Mechanics & Measurements Lab

0-1

ME-331

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

3-0

EE-212

Basic Electronics

2-1

ME-332

Heat Transfer & HVAC Lab

0-1

Total

17

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18

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Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ME-420

Project Management

2-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

XX-4XX

Elective III

3-0

ME-421

Mechanical Vibrations

3-0

XX-4XX

Elective IV

3-0

ME-410

Vibrations & Controls Lab

0-1

ME-499

Design Project

0-4

ME-422

Production Tooling & Automation

2-0

ME-423

Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab II

0-1

XX-4XX

Elective I

3-0

XX-4XX

Elective II

3-0

ME-499

Design Project

0-2

Total

19

Total

12

Grand Total

136

Electives
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ME-440

Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

3-0

ME-460

Gas Turbines

3-0

ME-441

Applied Heat Transfer

2-1

ME-461

Fuel Cell Technology

3-0

ME-442

Applied Thermodynamics

3-0

ME-462

Power Plant Engineering

3-0

ME-443

Automotive Technology

2-1

ME-463

Power System Analysis

3-0

ME-444

Basic Naval Architecture

3-0

ME-464

Renewable Energy Technologies

3-0

ME-445

Computational Fluid Dynamics

3-0

ME-465

Robotics and Automation

3-0

ME-446

Computer Aided Engineering

1-2

ME-466

Ship Propulsion Engineering

3-0

ME-447

Computer Aided Thermal System

Design

2-1

ME-467

Solar Energy Systems

3-0

ME-448

Internal Combustion Engines

3-0

ME-468

Vehicle Design Performance

3-0

ME-449

Introduction to Oil and Natural Gas

Engineering

3-0

M&S-401

Introduction to Modeling and

Simulation

2-1

ME-450

Laser & its applications

3-0

RIME-221

Introduction to Mechatronics
Design Fundamentals

2-1

ME-451

Marine Environment Issues

3-0

DME-470

Automotive Manufacturing
Systems

3-0

ME-452

Optimization Techniques

3-0

DME-471

Computer Applications in
Automobile Manufacturing

3-0

ME-453

Power Generation and Distribution

3-0

DME-472

Computer Applications in
Manufacturing Systems

3-0

ME-454

Electrical Machines

3-0

DME-473

Industrial Maintenance
Management

3-0

ME-455

Energy Conversion and Power

Electronics

3-0

DME-474

Logic Design & Micro-processors

2-1

ME-456

Engine Tribology

3-0

DME-475

Logistics and Inventory

Management

3-0

ME-457

FEM applications in Automobile

3-0

DME-476

Ergonomics, Work Study and

Methods Engineering

3-0

ME-458

Finite Element Methods

3-0

DME-477

FEM applications in
Manufacturing

3-0

ME-459

Gas Dynamics

3-0

DME-478

Production Planning & Control

3-0

DME-479

Total Quality Management

3-0

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MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Evening)

Focus Areas: Manufacturing Engineering, Thermofluids & Controls
The curriculum of the programme has been developed to equip the students with in-depth knowledge of Mechanical
Engineering and developing technical skills for design and operation of mechanical systems. The students have an option
to select subjects of their interest from a wide-ranging list that includes major areas of engineering design, manufacturing,
mechanics of materials, thermofluids, controls, automotive engineering and tribology. With this academic background, the
students are fully equipped to embark on graduate research activities leading to PhD degree.

Why join this programme?

This programme enables graduates to acquire training in the theory and practice of a broad range of industrially relevant topics
within the fields of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of the modern engineer
both in industry and in research or education establishments. After completion of this course, the students will be able to
analyse and manufacture various components of a host of machinery i.e., gas turbines, control devices, jet engines and power
plants, and develop more efficient ways to keep them running smoothly.

MS Coursework

Programme Code: 351

Core Courses
(Common to all the four Specializations)
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-812

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ME-801

Optimization of Engineering Systems

ME-802

Finite Element Methods

ME-803

Continuum Mechanics

ME-899

MS Thesis

Electives -- Minimum 2 courses from the

corresponding Stream & maximum 2 courses from
any other NUST approved school/college
a. DYNAMICS & CONTROL
Course Code Course Title

Credits

ME-811

Modeling & Artificial Intelligence

ME-812

Advanced Control Systems-I

ME-813

Advanced Control Systems-II

ME-814

Digital Control Systems

ME-815

Advanced Modeling & Simulation

EM-806

Operations Research

EE-977

Nonlinear Control Systems

ME-852

Rapid Prototyping, Tooling &

Manufacturing

ME-853

Manufacturing System Design &

Management

ME-854

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

MATH-850

Advanced Numerical Analysis

ME-816

Modeling & Simulation of Dynamic

Systems

ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics-I

ME-817

Advanced Theory of Vibrations

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Nonlinear Dynamics

ME-818

Kinematics & Rigid Body Dynamics

ME-819

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

Systems

ME-820

Advanced Instrumentation and

experimental methods

MTS-852

Advanced Measurement Techniques

EE-873

Fuzzy Control Systems

EM-800

Introduction to Advanced Robotics

ME-898

Special Topics

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Advanced Mechanics of Materials

Course Code Course Title

Credits

ME-836

Theory of Elasticity

ME-851

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

ME-855

Material Selection & Design

ME-815

Advanced Modeling & Simulation

ME-856

Joining of Materials & Structures

MTH-850

Advanced Numerical Analysis

ME-857

Product Design Fundamentals

ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics-I

ME-858

Laser Material Processing

ME-881

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

ME-859

ME-817

Advanced Theory of Vibrations

Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced

Composites (FRC Materials)

ME-832

Parallel & Distributed Simulation for

Research

ME-860

Form Synthesis & Stress Analysis of

Machinery

ME-833

Computational Fluid Dynamics-II

ME-861

Theory of Plasticity

Advanced Engineering Materials

ME-834

Fracture Mechanics

ME-862

ME-835

Advanced Mechanics of Materials

ME-863

Product Lifecycle Management

ME-882

Heat & Mass Transfer

ME-871

Product Design & Development

ME-883

Gas Dynamics

ME-818

Kinematics & Rigid Body Dynamics

ME-836

Theory of Elasticity

ME-874

Reliability Based Design

ME-837

Nonlinear Dynamics

ME-875

Computer Aided Engineering Design

ME-838

Advanced Stress Analysis

ME-819

ME-839

Advanced Finite Element Analysis

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

Systems

ME-857

Product Design Fundamentals

MTS-820

ME-859

Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced

Composites (FRC Materials)

Advanced Manufacturing Design

Techniques

MTS-851

Precision Manufacturing Systems

ME-861

Theory of Plasticity

MTS-852

Advanced Measurement Techniques

ME-874

Reliability Based Design

MTS-858

Smart Materials & Structures

ME-820

Advanced Instrumentation and

Experimental Methods

EM-843

Advanced Research Methods

ME-876

Product Design and Development

MTS-858

Smart Materials & Structures

ME-864

EM-843

Advanced Research Methods

Advanced Manufacturing
Technologies

ME-840

Computational Fluid Dynamics and

Heat Transfer

ME-865

Lean and Agile Manufacturing

ME-866

Industrial Design and Human Factor

Quality and Reliability Management

ME 895

Solar Thermal Systems

ME-867

ME 848

Composites: Science and Engineering 3

ME-868

Operations Management

ME 841

Finite Element Analysis of

Composites

ME-869

Project Management

ME-870

Supply Chain Management

ME 849

Designing with Composite

ME-898

Special Topics

ME-898

Special Topics

College of E&ME

b. COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS

d. DESIGN
ME-851

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-850

Advanced Numerical Analysis

ME-812

Advanced Control Systems-I

ME-817

Advanced Theory of Vibrations

EM-806

Operations Research

ME-834

Fracture Mechanics

ME-851

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

ME-835

Advanced Mechanics of Materials

ME-852

Rapid Prototyping, Tooling &

Manufacturing

ME-836

Theory of Elasticity

ME-837

Nonlinear Dynamics

ME-853

Manufacturing System Design &

Management

ME-838

Advanced Stress Analysis

ME-854

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

ME-855

Material Selection & Design

MATH-850

Advanced Numerical Analysis

ME-857

Product Design Fundamentals

ME-816

Modeling & Simulation of Dynamic

Systems

ME-858

Laser Material Processing

ME-862

Advanced Engineering Materials

ME-834

Fracture Mechanics

ME-871

Product Design & Development

ME-824

Engine Tribology

c. PRODUCT & MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS DESIGN

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ME-818

Kinematics & Rigid Body Dynamics

ME-873

Advanced Engineering Design

ME-874

Reliability Based Design

ME-875

Computer Aided Engineering Design

EM-843

Advanced Research Methods

ME-876

Product Design and Development

ME-865

Lean and Agile Manufacturing

ME-866

Industrial Design and Human Factor

ME-867

Quality and Reliability Management

ME-868

Operations Management

ME-869

Project Management

ME-870

Supply Chain Management

ME-898

Special Topics

e. THERMOFLUIDS
Course Code Course Title

Credits

EM-806

Operations Research

MATH-850

Advanced Numerical Analysis

ME-816

Modeling & Simulation of Dynamic

Systems

ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics-I

ME-881

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

ME-832

Parallel & Distributed Simulation for

Research

ME-882

Heat & Mass Transfer

ME-883

Gas Dynamics

ME-855

Material Selection & Design

ME-858

Laser Material Processing

ME-884

Convection Heat Transfer

ME-885

Thermal System Design

ME-886

Power Plant Engineering

ME-887

Sustainable Energy Systems

ME-888

Radiation Heat Transfer

ME-889

Conduction Heat Transfer

ME-819

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

Systems

ME-820

Advanced Instrumentation and

Experimental Methods

ME-890

Advanced Turbo Machinery

ME-840

Computational Fluid Dynamics and

Heat transfer

ME-893

Advanced Combustion

ME- 892

Advanced Propulsion

ME -891

Internal Combustion Engines

ME-894

Advanced Refrigeration and Airconditioning

ME-898

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Elective Courses - Thermo-fluids (Any Four)

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

EE-873

Fuzzy Control

03

ME-882

Heat and Mass Transfer

03

ME-811

Modelling and Artificial Intelligence 03

ME-836

Theory of Elasticity

03

ME-812

Advanced control Systems-I

03

ME-883

Gas Dynamics

03

ME-813

Advanced control Systems-II

03

ME-814

Digital Control System

03

EE-977

Nonlinear Control Systems

03

ME-816

Advanced Modelling and

simulation

03

ME-893

Advanced Combustion

03

ME-815

Introduction to Advanced Robotics

03

EE-977

Nonlinear Control Systems

03

ME-892

Advanced Propulsion

03

ME-852

Rapid Prototyping, Tooling &

manufacturing

03

ME-885

Thermal System Design

03

ME-853

Manufacturing System Design and

Management

03

ME-891

Internal Combustion Engines

03

ME-840

03

ME-854

Computer Integrated
Manufacturing

03

Computational Fluid Dynamics and

Heat Transfer

ME-806

Operations Research

03

MATH-850 Advanced Numerical Analysis

03

ME-894

03

ME-816

Modelling and Simulation of

Dynamic Systems

03

Advance Refrigeration and Airconditioning

ME-881

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

03

ME-851

Advanced Manufacturing Processes 03

ME-840

Computational Fluid Dynamics and

Heat Transfer

03

Research Credits
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ME-899

MS Thesis

06

Total

30

Note: PhD students will complete the requirement of 800/900 level coursework (18 credits) to be decided by the
doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee (GEC).

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Elective Courses - Control Systems (Any Four)

College of E&ME

Department of Computer Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Engineering
The programme provides high quality engineering education with a sound theoretical foundation and hands-on practice of
developing and designing computer hardware as well as software systems and products to prepare them for leadership in
industry, business, academia and government departments.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I
Semester-II

Programme Code: 303

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-105

Calculus & Vector Algebra

3-0

MATH-121

Linear Algebra & ODEs

3-0

EE-111

Linear Circuit Analysis

3 -1

EE-211

Electrical Network Analysis

3-1

EC-120

Computer Organization

2 -1

EC-101

Algorithms and Computing

2-1

PHY-102

Applied Physics

2 -1

EC-210

Logic and Sequential Circuit Design

3-1

HU-100

English

2 -0

ME-105

Workshop Practice

0 -1

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2 -0

ME-100

Engineering Mechanics

3-0

Total

17

Total

18

Semester-III

Semester-IV

MATH-161

Discrete Mathematics

3-0

MATH-232 Complex Variables and Transforms

3-0

ME-104

Engineering Drawing

0 -1

XXX

CE Depth Elective-I

3-0

EE-215

Electronic Devices & Circuits

3 -1

EC-221

Operating Systems

3-0

EC-200

Data Structures

3 -1

EC-201

Object Oriented Programming

3-1

EC-220

Computer System Architecture

3 -1

HU-109

Communication Skills

2 -0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2 -0

EC-103

Computer Application in Engineering

Design

2 -1

Total

18

Total

18

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-361

Probability and Statistics

3-0

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

EC-310

Microprocessor and
Microcontroller Based Design

3-1

EE-371

Linear Control Systems

3-1

EC-330

Computer Networks

3-1

CE Depth Elective-II

3-0

EE-231

Signals & Systems

3-1

EC-240

Database Engineering

3 -1

Total

CE Depth Elective-III

2 -1

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

EC-312

Digital Image Processing

2-1

Total

18

19

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

EC-350

AI and Decision Support System

3-1

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

CE Depth Elective-IV

2-1

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2 -0

CE Depth Elective-V

3 -1

EC-499

Design Project-II

0-4

EC-431

Digital Communication

2 -1

EC-499

Design Project-I

0-2

Total

10

Total

18

Grand Total

136

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Course Code Course Title

Credits

EC-360

Software Engineering

3-0

EC-311

Digital Signal Processing

3-0

EC-301

Computer Graphics

2-1

EC-430

Mobile Networks

2-1

EC-303

Mobile Applications Development for SMEs

2-1

EC-410

Digital System Design

3-1

EC-460

Software Design & Testing

2-1

EC-432

Wireless Communication

2-1

EM-430

Introduction to Robotics

3-0

EM-440

Industrial Automation

2-1

EE-473

Fuzzy Control

3-0

EC-411

Digital Instrumentation and Systems

2-1

EC-433

Integrated Services over Packet Networks

2-1

EE-216

Electrical Machines

2-1

EE-439

Laser and its Applications

2-0

EE-416

Energy Conversion & Power Electronics

3-1

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Electives

College of E&ME

MS and PhD in Computer Engineering

The objective of the programme is to train students to contribute to advanced computer engineering technology research and
to apply emerging research results for development of computer systems. Graduates will have advanced knowledge and skills to
perform more effectively in the application, evaluation, design and technical competence in the foundation areas of computer
systems engineering. The subjects with modular course structure are taught by leading researchers. The courses focus on
coherent computer systems in engineering themes, providing a balance, co-ordinated and application-oriented coverage of upto-date topics.

Why join this programme?

The programme prepares students to gain advanced knowledge and skills to meet present-day challenges. Mostly the faculty is
PhD qualified from renowned universities of the world.

Scheme of Studies

Semester- II
Semester- I
Core courses
Core courses

Programme Code: 352

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

CE-825

Advanced Digital System Design

CE-866

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

CE-820

Advanced Computer Architecture

3
CE-822

Parallel Processing Computer Systems

CE-812

Advanced Operating System

CE-833

Pattern Recognition and Analysis

CE-835

Digital Image Processing

CE - 830

Adaptive Control

CE-880

Advanced Software Engineering

CE - 863

Analysis of Stochastic System

MATH -851

Numerical Analysis

Total

Total

Elective Courses (Any One)

Elective Courses (Any Two)

Semester- IV

Semester- III
Core courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

CE-847

CE-899

MS Thesis

Total

30

Digital Communication

Elective Courses (Any One)

CE-848

Wireless Communication

CE-803

Computer Vision

CE-910

Selected Topics in Computer

3
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The objective of computer software engineering programme is to prepare students for a variety of rewarding careers. Innovation
and creativity is the major focus of the programme. A range of subjects help students in acquiring skills and qualities needed
to contribute to this very attractive discipline. Knowledge gained through this programme prepares students for professional
competence of computer applications in the field of computing, information and communication systems.

Why join this programme?

MS Computer engineering programme prepares students to gain advanced knowledge and to meet present-day challenges. The
curriculum has been designed to match the skills and aspiration of the students and to keep pace with rapid advancement to
meet growing needs of computing and information technologies. The entire faculty teaching the courses is PhD qualified from
renowned universities of the world.

Scheme of Studies

Programme Code: 354

Semester- II
Core courses

Semester- I
Core courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

SE-860

Advanced Software Engineering

SE-862

Software Requirement Engineering

SE-861

Software System Design and

Architecture

SE-863

Software Quality Engineering

Elective Courses (Any One)

Elective Courses (Any One)

SE-805

Adanced Artificial Intelligence

SE-812

Advanced Operating Systems

SE-876

Web Engineering

SE-850

Digital Image Processing

SE-830

Advanced Algorithm Analysis

SE-831

Design and Theory of Algorithms

SE-864

Team based Software Development

SE-898

Research Methodologies

SE-835

Advanced Algorithmic Graph theory

SE-802

Pattern Recognition

SE-828

Network security

SE-825

Advanced Computer Networks

SE-827

Wireless Communication

SE-813

Design of Parallel and Distributed

Systems

SE-826

Advanced Computer Network Design

and System Security

SE-807

Machine Learning

SE-814

Bio Informatics Systems

Distributed Systems and Resource

Optimization

SE-808
SE-809

Bio Inspired Systems

SE-810

Software Engineering

Total

Total

Semester- III
Core courses

Semester- IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

SE-868

SE-899

Thesis

Total

30

Software Project Management

Elective Courses (Any One)

SE-803

Computer Vision

SE-865

Human computer Interface

SE-801

Artificial Neural Networks

SE-877

Software Development for Web

SE-871

Business Process Reengineering

SE-867

Formal Methods

SE-821

Advanced Computer Architecture

SE-851

Wavelet Compression

SE-910

Selected Topics in Computer Networks

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Bachelors in Mechatronics Engineering

Mechatronics refers to a flexible, multi-technological approach for integration of mechanical engineering, computer engineering,
electronics and information sciences. Mechatronics is essential in the design of intelligent products. It allows engineers to
transform their virtual concepts into real life applications. It is a relatively new concept relating to the design of systems, devices
and products aimed at achieving an optimal balance between basic mechanical structure and its overall control. The programme
involves research and coursework that will push the frontiers of technology in intelligent product design and development. The
research activities involve design and control of intelligent robotic systems and automated machines.

Why join this programme?

Modern state-of-the-art industries have changed rapidly from pure mechanical-, manufacturing-, and process-controlled type to
electro-mechanical, fully automated and computerised. It has become the requirement for people working on those processes
and production lines to have knowledge of all the related systems.

Associated Careers
Graduates will have strong command on engineering principles as well as a sound capability of converting concepts to
reality. They could find themselves in industry engaged with maintenance and operation of plant equipment such as boilers,
compressors, turbines, instrumentation, automation and control of advanced industrial processes using such tools as PLC and
microcontroller-based control systems, process simulation for plant modifications, defence and R&D applications, engineering
management, or a variety of similar areas.
Many of our alumni have gone on to pursue further studies in renowned institutions of the world, in a variety of fields, such as
Control Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Power Electronics, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Robotics, Machine Vision
and Distributed Robotics.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 304

Semester-II

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH- 105

Calculus and Vector Algebra

3-0

MATH-121

Linear Algebra & ODEs

3-0

HU-100

English

2-0

ME-109

Engineering Drawing

0-2

PHY-102

Applied Physics

2-1

EC-107

Algorithm and Computing

3-1

ME-120

Workshop Practice

0-2

EE-114

Network Analysis

2-1

ME-112

Engineering Statics

3-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

EE-113

Electric Circuits

3-1

HU-212

Tech & Business Writing

2-0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

Total

18

Total

17

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-243

Vector calculus

3-0

MATH-233

Fourier ,Complex Analysis & PDEs

3-0

MTS-233

Electronics Devices & Principles

3-1

MTS-234

Electronics Circuit Design

3-1

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

ME-210

Engineering Dynamics

3-0

ME-206

Mechanics of Materials

2-1

MTS-226

Materials and Manufacturing

Processes

3-0

EE-223

Digital Logic Design

2-1

EC-204

Data Strc and OOP

3-1

MTS-232

Electro-Mechanical Systems

3-1

MTS-220

Solid Modeling

0-1

Total

20

Total

19

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Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

2-1

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

MTS-310

Microcontroller Based Systems

2-2

ME-304

Mechanical Vibrations

2-0

MTS-322

Design of Machine Elements

3-0

MTS-315

Mechatronics System Design

2-2

ME-302

Thermodynamics

2-1

ME-313

Theory of Machines

3-0

MTS-336

Instrumentation and
Measurements

3-1

MTS-337

Industrial Electronics

2-1

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

Total

19

Total

17

Semester-VII

Credits

Semester-VIII

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MTS-417

Introduction to Robotics

3-1

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

MTS-xx

Elective I

3-0

MTS-XX

Elective II

3-0

EE-379

Linear Control Systems

3-1

MTS-499

Senior Design Project II

0-4

MTS-419

Manufacturing Automation

2-1

ME-403

Fluid Mechanics

3-1

MTS-499

Senior Design Project I

0-2

Total

Total

20

Grand Total

139

Elective Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MTS-418

Applied Robotics

EE-470

Fuzzy Logic

EE-370

Digital Control Systems

M&S-401

Introduction to Modelling &

Simulation

EE-484

Electric Instrumentation

ME-450

Laser & its Applications

MGT-174

Elements of Business

EE-451

Mobile Communications Systems

MTS-415

Special Topics in Mechatronics

EC-335

Digital Signal Processing

ME-443

Automation Technology

2-1

ME-448

Internal Combustion Engineering

2-1

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Mechatronics engineering blends the disciplines of mechanical, electrical and software engineering around the principles of
control systems and automation. Mechatronics engineers create and work with systems that have various degrees of automation,
which are increasingly becoming common such as robots and automobiles.
Programme combines in-depth technical knowledge required to work in this fast-changing discipline with broader aspects of
engineering. The course is strongly influenced by industrial perspectives. The course features the use of state-of-the-art facilities
and is strongly influenced by industrial perspectives. These facilities include Robotics, Manufacturing, Machine Vision and
Embedded Systems Labs.

MS Coursework Programme Code: 355

Core Courses

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MTS-800

Advance Robotics I

3-0

MTS-804

Motion Planning for Mobile Robotics

3-0

MTS-810

Artificial Intelligence

3-0

MTS-811

Image Processing for Intelligent systems

3-0

MTS-820

Advance Manufacturing Design Techniques

3-0

MTS-840

Data Acquisition and Control

3-0

MATH-851

Numerical Analysis

3-0

Other/Optional/Elective MS/PhD Courses

MS Courses

PhD Courses

MTS-801

Advanced Robotics II

3-0

MTS-817

Computational Geometry

3-0

MTS -805

Kinematics of Mobile Robotic

Systems

3-0

MTS -818

Natural Language Processing

3-0

MTS-845

Fuzzy Logic Hybrid Systems

3-0

MTS -809

Cognitive Robotics

3-0

MTS -858

Smart Materials and Structures

3-0

MTS-812

Machine Vision

3-0

MTS-813

Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence

3-0

MTS-821

Advanced Mechatronics Systems

Design

3-0

MTS -822

Industrial Control Technology

3-0

MTS -841

Advanced Embedded Systems

3-0

MTS -842

Programming of Embedded Systems

3-0

MTS -843

Sensors and Sensing Technology

3-0

MTS -846

Real Time Systems

3-0

MTS -851

Precision Manufacturing Systems

3-0

MTS -852

Advanced Measurement Techniques

3-0

MTS -860

Human Machine Interaction

3-0

MTS -861

Bio-Mechanical Systems

3-0

MTS-862

Biomedical Clinical Information

System

3-0

MTS-863

Optomechatronics Systems

3-0

BMES-813

Biomedical Instrumentation

3-0

MTS-899

Thesis Research

6-0

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MS and PhD in Engineering Management

(Evening)

The Engineering Management programme is designed to equip engineers for top management positions, like technical
executives in manufacturing and service organisations both in public and private sectors. Latest courses and management
tools provide the students with in-depth knowledge and skills in this field. The programme is structured in accordance with the
international standards and comparable with similar programmes being offered at other reputed universities in the world.

Why join this programme?

Effective and efficient management is one of the important aspects in career progression for every engineer, irrespective
of discipline, organisation, employment and position. Most of the engineering graduates, after completing their bachelors
degree, enter the job market in their respective engineering discipline and are involved in technical work. Within 5-7 years of
their employment, they are less involved in technical fields and more in management aspects of technical enterprises. This
programme endeavours to transform students, who are already graduate engineers, with a diversified engineering discipline into
visionary technical leaders, skilful communicators, and high achievers.

Associated Careers
The engineers so prepared, are the ultimate candidates for the positions of Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers,
Chief Technical Officers, and other technical management positions in technology-oriented industrial and service organisations.

MS Coursework

Programme Code: 356

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

EM-801

Project Management

EM-812

Design, Patents, Contract and Legal Engineering

EM-811

Quality Engineering

EM-821

Engineering Ergonomic and Work Study

MEM-822

Production System Design and Analysis

EM-823

Facility Planning and Layout

EM-899

MS Thesis

Elective Courses (Any two)

EM-802

Operation Management

EM-841

Simulations Modelling

EM-824

Production Planning and Control

EM-803

Advanced Practices in Engineering Management

EM-831

Environment and Safety Management

EM- 842

Industrial Costing Management

EM-804

Technology Management

Total

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PhD Coursework (Any six courses according to area of specialisation)

Course Code

Course Title

EM- 843

Advanced Research Methods

EM- 825

Productivity Management

EM-844

Marketing of Technology and Industrial Products

EM-813

Contract Management

EM-809

Management of Technical Organisations

EM-826

Supply Chain Management

EM-845

Engineering Optimisation Management

EM-846

Probability & Statistics for Engineers

EM-806

Operation Research

EM-832

Risk & Management Crisis

EM-825

Problem-solving and Decision-making in Engineering Organisations

EM-847

E- Management

EM-827

Innovation & New Product Management

EM-828

Time Management

EM-833

Energy Resources Management

EM-834

Waste Management

EM-829

Maintenance Management

HRM-542

Human Resources Management

EM-815

Financial Management

EM-999

PhD Thesis

30

Total

48

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Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) Karachi

PNEC

Pakistan Navy Engineering College

Karachi is the largest city main seaport, provincial capital of Sindh, and the financial capital of Pakistan. It is one of the most
populous cities in the world with the largest metropolitan population. It is Pakistans premier centre of banking, industry and
trade. The city is also one of the prominent cradles of higher education not only in South Asia but the wider Islamic World. The
city is spread over 3,530 km2 (1,360 square miles). It is locally known as the City of Lights for its liveliness and charms, and the
City of the Quaid, being the birth and burial place of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan with a rich heritage. Tribes from Balochistan and Makran established a small settlement of
fishermen, many of whom still inhabit various parts of Sindh, and called it Kolachi. The modern port-city of Karachi, however,
Karachi saw its rapid development during the British rule in the 19th Century.
The culture of the city is a manifestation of the lifestyles, festivals, literature, music, language, politics, cuisine and socioeconomic conditions of the people of Karachi, greater Sindh and Pakistan. It is a microcosm of people from diverse cultures and
ethnicities from all over Pakistan as well as other parts of the world. The culture of the city is characterised by the blending of
South Asian, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Western influences, as well as major international business centre.

Programmes
Undergraduate
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Communications

Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Thermo

Fluids

Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Thermal

Power

MS

Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Controls

Electrical Engineering with Specialization in

Manufacturing Engineering & Management

Mechanical Engineering (Thermo Fluid)

Mechanical Engineering (Thermo Power)
Mechanical Engineering (Computational Mechanics)
Electrical Engineering (Control)
Electrical Engineering (Communication)

Fact file
It is the only constituent College of NUST in the southern
region. All army officers of the Corps of Mechanical and
Electrical engineers studied in PNEC till late eighties.

PhD
Research and Development

A dedicated research and development department, headed by a director (PhD qualified), has been established to coordinate
and liaise research efforts in the College, and to identify major areas of research to be pursued. The department is committed
to explore opportunities for joint ventures with other research organizations and universities for projects in fields of common
interest. A strong academia-industry linkage has been established and various undergraduate and postgraduate projects have
been undertaken to help cultivate a research-oriented culture in the College. The College aims to excel in various fields of
research and provide a hub for research activities in the country.

Projects
GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR RESEARCH

Design and Fabrication of Low Cost High Efficiency Hybird Sustainable and Renewable Energy System Based on Solar and
Wind Power Generation

Design, fabrication and installation of Solar Street Lights for PN MAJEED SRE
Fabrication and installation of high intensity Sample Solar Light for Coastal Area
Off-the-Grid Applications of Doubly-Fed Induction Generators in Autonomous Wind Turbines for Voltage and Frequency

Stability
Pilot Project on Designing and Fabrication of 2. 2 kW Solar parabolic Trough Thermal Power Plant
Development of low Frequency Portable UHF (315 and 433 MHz) Jammer
Indigenous Development of Intrusion Detection System MUSTAED V2.0
Evaluation of Industrial Set-up PN Dockyard
Development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Design and fabrication of prototype of Ocean Wave Energy convertor
Development of Flaw Diagnosis/ Dimensioning/ Prognostics Algorithms for the Improvement of In-Country Aerospace NonDestructive Testing (NDT) Capabilities
Corrosion study for PN Ship
Effects of Marine environment on electronics/ electrical systems failure in PN with a proposed strategy for its prevention/
reduction
Development of modern NDT tools to enhance in-country aero space non-destructive testing infrastructure at PNS Mehran

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INDUSTRIAL FUNDED- RESEARCH PROJECTS

Development of Low Power LED Lights
Development of Low Power LED Lights
Design, fabrication and installation of Low Cost Solar Lights for PN Maritime Museum
Installation of solar light at PN Model Village Sindh

Faculty Profile
Engineering Sciences
Engr Mazhar M Malik TI (M), Head of Department
MS (NUST) Karachi
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Thermofluid
Engr Dr Shafiq-ur-Rehman
PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Thermo Fluid
Dr Waqar Ahmed Khan
PhD (University of Waterloo) Canada
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Thermo Fluid
Dr Sohail Zaki Farooqui
PhD (University of Texas at Austin) USA
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: Computational Physics
Dr Sohaib Zia Khan
PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Materials
Dr Muhammad Ali Khan
PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Condition Monitoring
Dr Hammad Iqbal Sherazi
PhD (University of Manchester), UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Control Engineering
Dr G M Arshad
PhD (Wichita State University) USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: (Aerodynamics)
Muhammad Wasay Siddiqui
PhD (Wichita State University) USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: MS (Thermal System)
Engr Muhammad Irfan
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Environmental sciences

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PNEC

Engr Syed Ali Sarfraz

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: ME&M
MBA (HRM) Bahria University, Islamabad
Engr Tanweer Hussain

MS Aerospace (George Washington University) USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Fluid Mechanics
Khurram Jamal Hashmi
MS (University of Minnesota) USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Applied Thermodynamics
Engr Muhammad Shakeel
MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Applied Mechanics
Saeed Ahmed
MS Design & Manuf (Concordia University) Canada
MS Metallurgy (NED University) Karachi
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Metallurgy, Design & Manufacturing
Faraz Qais
MS (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Urbana, IL)
USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: MS (Aerospace Engineering)
Engr Muhammad Ali Abbas
BE (NED) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: MESMC
Engr Murtaza Hussain
BE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: MESMC
Engr Sajid Jalil
BE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: MESMC
Ayesha Jilani
BE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Hafiz M Waqas
BE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

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Electronics & Power Engineering

Engr Dr Muhammad Junaid Khan TI(M), Head of Department
PhD (Tsinghua University Beijing) China
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Systems, Controls & Automation

Engr Dr Bilal Khan

PhD (Sussex University) UK
Discipline: Telecommunication Engineering
Specialization: Wireless Control

Engr Dr Faisal Amir Khan

PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: High Speed Semi-Conductor Devices

Engr Dr Sajid Saleem

MS (KTH Royal Institute of Technology) Sweden
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialization: Information and Computer System Security

Engr Dr Tariq Mairaj Rasool Khan

PhD (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Non- Destructing Testing

Engr Mustafa Jan

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Telecom Engineering

Engr Dr Syed Sajjad Haider Zaidi

PhD (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Power Engineering

Engr Riaz Mahmud

MS (Naval Postgraduate School) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Communication Engineering

Engr Dr Attaullah Memon

PhD (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Non Linear Systems, Control and Automation

Engr Syed Nazeer Alam

MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Satellite Communication, Electronic Systems

Engr Dr Hammad Raza

PhD (Michigan state university) USA
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialization: Computer Vision

Engr Ashraf Yahya

MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Power Engineering

Engr Dr Aleem Mushtaq

PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Signal Processing

Engr Mustafa Asghar Ali

MS (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Communication, VLSI

Dr Pervez Akhter
PhD (University of Wales) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Electromagnetic Field, Communication Systems

Engr Abdul Waheed

MS (Bundeswehr University) Germany
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Microwave Engineering

Dr Arshad Aziz
PhD (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Information Security, Configurable Computing

Engr Ikram Rasool Qureshi

MS (University of Revada Reno) USA
Discipline: Electronic Engineering
Specialization: Digital Electronic Systems

Dr Muhammad Bilal Kadri

PhD (Oxford University) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Fuzzy Control & Artificial Intelligence

Engr M Farhan Khan

MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Communication Engineering

Dr Sameer Hashmat Qazi

PhD (New South Wales) Australia
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Computer Networks, Telecom

Engr Najeeb Iqbal

MS (Hamdard University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electronic Engineering
Specialization: Digital Electronic Systems

Dr Khawaja Bilal Ahmed Mahmood

PhD (University of Bristol) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Optical RF & Telecom

Engr Nusrat Hussain

MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Power Engineering

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Muhammad Samiullah Awan

MS (Iqra University) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence

Engr Pervez Akhtar

MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Electrical Engineering

Muhammad Mustaqeem
MS (PAF KIET), Pakistan
Discipline: Electronic Engineering
Specialization: Telecom and Networks

Engr Nawshad Aziz

MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Engineering Management

Engr Aisha Malik

MS (NUST), Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Communication

Engr Dur-e-Shahwar
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Embedded Systems

Engr Rashida Ali Memon

MS (NUST), Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Communication

PNEC

Engr Lubna Moin

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Control Engineering

Engr Muhammad Usman

MS (Nottingham Trent University) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Engineering Management

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Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Dr Saeed Khalid TI (M) Head of Department
PhD (University of Michigan) USA
Discipline: Naval Architecture
Specialization: Rigid Body, Hydrodynamics

Engr Atiq ur Rehman

MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Manufacturing Engineering

Dr Aqueel Shah
PhD (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Discipline: Manufacturing engineering
Specialization: Non-Traditional Machining (WEDM)

Engr Ali Hassan

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Industrial & Systems Engineering
Specialization: Industrial & Systems engineering

Dr Salman Nisar
PhD (The University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Manufacturing Engineering
Specialization: Laser Processing of Materials

Novera Ansar
MS (SZABIST) Pakistan
Discipline: Management Sciences

Engr Akmal Attaullah

PhD Pakistan (Thesis Defense Awaited)
Discipline: Engineering Management
Specialization: Supply Chain Management
Engr Khatib ur Rehman
MS (Cranfield Institute of Technology) UK
Discipline: Industrial Engineering & Management
Specialization: Manufacturing engineering

Engr Nosheen Khushnood

MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Specialization: Manufacturing Engineering
Engr Eylia Abbas Jaffri
MS (NED University) Pakistan
Discipline: Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Specialization: Quality Management

Applied Sciences
Syed Lal Hussain Shah, Head of Department
M.Phil (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: European Studies
M Sc (Islamia University of Bahawalpur) Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: Electronics
M.A (Educational Administration)
Dr T S Rehmani
PhD (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Applied Mathematics
Dr Asif Mansoor

PhD (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Dr Azhar Mahmood

PhD (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Chemistry
Specialization: Phytochemistry
M Afzal Awan
M.Phil (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Elastodynamics
Mehtab Khattak

M.Phil (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics

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Rukhsana Jabeen

M.Phil (Islamia University of Bahawalpur) Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: Applied Physics
Syed Rizwan-ul-Haq Tirmizi
M.Phil (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Genetic Engg. Mathematics
Muhammad Ali Ansari
MSc (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: Space Physics
M.Ed (Hamdard University) Pakistan
Zahid Hussain Shah
M.A (Islamia University) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialization: English Literature
M Idress
MSc (University of Peshawar) Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: Physics
Karim Khan

M.A (University of Peshawar) Pakistan
Discipline: Islamic Studies
Specialization: Islamic Studies

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Farzana Yousaf
MSc (GC University Faisalabad) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Pure & Applied Mathematics

Muhammad Hussain
MS (Islamia University of Bahawalpur) Pakistan
Discipline: Library Sciences
Specialization: Library Science

Madiha Aziz
MSc (Bahauddin Zakariya University) Pakistan
Discipline: Statistics
Specialization: Statistics

Adnan Safdar
MSc (University of Punjab) Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: Physics

Zafar Ali
M Sc (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Statistics
Specialization: Statistics

Samina Irshad
M.A (University of Punjab) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialization: Linguistics

Syeda Fizzah Batool

M Sc (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Statistics
Specialization: Statistics

Rabia kiran
MSc (Islamia University of Bahawalpur) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Applied Mathematics

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Javed Mukhtar Khan

MSc (University of AJK) Pakistan
Discipline: Chemistry
Specialization: Applied Chemistry

Student Support Facilities

PNEC

Laboratories and Workshops

Applied Mechanics Laboratory

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Control Engineering PLCs Laboratory
Thermodynamics Laboratory
Composite Materials Laboratory
Electrical Engineering Laboratory
Radar and Microwave Engineering Laboratory
Microprocessor Laboratory
Power Electronics Laboratory
Communication Engineering Laboratory
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory
Robotics and Automation Laboratory
Advance CAD Laboratory
Materials Testing Laboratory
Heat Treatment Laboratory
Innovative Product Development Laboratory
Work and Methods Study Lab
CADAM Centre
Mechanical Workshop
Boiler shop
Welding shop
Applied Chemistry Laboratory
Applied Physics Laboratory
High Performance Computing Laboratory
Electronics DSP IC Laboratory
PCB Design and Development Laboratory
Material Science & Engineering Laboratory
Bench Fitting Shop
UG Research Laboratory
Solar Power Research Laboratory

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The College has hi-tech video conferencing technology through

PERN Video conferencing setup thus facilitating the students to
attend live delivery of lectures by eminent scholars worldwide.

Library

The College library remains open round-the-clock and

is equipped with more than 40,000 books in the fields
of engineering, computer science, applied science and
humanities. PNEC is also connected to Pakistan Educational
Research Network (PERN) which has facilitated access to
more than 11,000 scientific journals, links to digital libraries,
collaborative research and distance learning amongst
universities in the country and abroad. The library inventory
is computerised for the convenience of users. Facilities of
internet, email and video courses are also available to readers
in the library. It also has a dedicated server along with one
TB of networked storage device. It is utilised for hosting the
IEEE database. A separate book bank has been established
with a sufficient number of textbooks, which are issued to the
undergraduate students for the whole semester for a nominal
rental fee. Continuous acquisition of the latest editions of
books in various engineering disciplines is made to meet the
teaching and research needs of students and faculty.

Transport

Transport is available on specified routes to facilitate students

who live off-campus. Students are picked and dropped for a
fixed payment.

Cafeterias

Internet is available round-the-clock, in all labs and offices,

through a comprehensive Local Area Network with a fibre
optics backbone link for fast connectivity. The entire College
is networked with a common internet facility with 40 MB
bandwidth. The network extends to the students hostel area
through a fibre-optics link providing high quality internet
access in every room.

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Two well-maintained and well-stocked cafeterias, providing

hygienic food, operate throughout the day from where
students can purchase refreshments.

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35 students each. Each group is supervised by a Course Officer
(faculty member). These officers liaise with each other to guide
and counsel students on academic as well as personal matters.
They also update parents about their childrens performance
regularly. In addition, a continuous liaison with the Centre for
Career Counselling and Advisory (C3A) central campus at NUST
is maintained for guidance.

Accommodation

vast range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a students

cafeteria, a mosque, and a dispensary (Sick Bay), which
provides medical services round-the-clock with a permanently
posted medical officer and the necessary paramedical staff.

Hostel Details

PNEC

Counselling

The hostel facilities at PNEC comprise:

NUST Boys Hostel
NUST Girls Hostel
NUST Boys Hostel Annexe

Separate hostel accommodation is available for male and

female students within the College premises. These hostels
have dedicated dining facilities. Besides, the College has a

Monthly Dues

NUST Boys Hostel comprises of a purpose built two storey building having 80 rooms and a separate annexe consisting of 12
rooms within campus premises. The hostel facility has been designed and constructed to ensure a secure, comfortable and
pleasant stay and to create an environment which is conducive to learning. Facilities available in the hostel include fully furnished
rooms, high speed 24 hours internet, dining hall inside the hostel, TV lounge, gymnasium, sports facilities, and laundry services
through washer man.
Allotment of rooms may not necessarily be of ones choice. It is at the sole discretion of the administration, which may allot
the rooms either on first come first serve basis or any other basis i.e. seniority etc. Allotment is done on a double/triple
occupancy basis and in dormitories. A limited number of single rooms are also available for allotment to senior students. All
charges/expenses prescribed in the application from or any other documents are subject to change without notice. At start
of programme, rent will be charged from the date the hostel rooms are made available for occupancy. While at the end of
programme, charges shall be apportioned on the basis of actual day of occupancy.
Room Rent (Single occupancy)

Rs.2,000/- Per Month/ Per Person

Room Rent (Double room double occupancy)

Rs.1,700/- Per Month/ Per Person

Room Rent (Single room double occupancy)

Rs.1,500/- Per Month/ Per Person

Room Rent (Double room triple occupancy)

Rs.1,200/- Per Month / Per Person

Room Rent (More than three students)

Rs.1200/- Per Month /Per Person

Batman charges

Rs. 550/- Per Month

Washerman charges

Rs. 500/- Per Month

Maintenance charges

Rs. 400/- Per Month

Utility charges

Rs. 500/- Per Month

Messing charges (per day)

Rs. 125/-

Hostel Security (Refundable)

Rs.10,000/-

Note: The fee and other expenditures are as per present rates- These are likely to change according to policy.

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Major Events
15th Open House / Job Fair 4th June 2013. (NUST-PNEC
conducted Open House / Job Fair biannually at the end
of academic session of UG programmes for the gradutes
of BE Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Industrial &
Manufacturing Engineering in this event projects prepared
by the final year students are displayed. 15th Open House of
NUST-PNEC was held on 4th June 2013. A total 33 Industrial /
Organization participated in the subject event.
1st UOG All Pakistan Declamation Contest 2013. The
declamation was organised by University of Gujrat from 07th
to 9th April 2013. PNEC NUST team comprising S/Lt Bilal
Asif PN (Urdu category) and S/Lt Muhammad Talha Malik PN
(English category) participated. Thirty teams from all over
Pakistan participted. PNEC team obtained 2nd position in the
declamation.
Visit of Commandant PNEC NUST For IAESTE.
International Association for the Exchange of Students
for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is an association of
national committees representing academic, industrial and
student interests. IAESTE, an International network has 58
full members, 6 associate members and 20 cooperating
institutions in 82 countries. The association facilitates high
quality practical training exchange program between members
in order to enhance technical and professional development
and to promote international understanding and good will
amongst students, academic institutions. This year 67th
annual conference was held at Quito, Ecuador from 17 to
24 January 2014. A total of 200 delegates and exchange
administrators from 72 countries represented the conference.
A total of 02 members from NUST participated in the
conference Commodore Zahid Iqbal SI(M). Commandant PNEC
represented IAESTE Pakistan.

Formula Student. Formula NUST Racing team of PNEC

participated in Formula student Competition at Silverstone,
UK from 3-7 July 2013. The team comprised of 25 students
(including 04 female students) headed by a team faculty
Advisor Capt Dr Nadeem Ahmed. It is worth mentioning that
the team represented National University of Sciences and
Technology at the event and was the only team selected from
Pakistan in 2013.

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IEEE IC4. 3rd International Conference on Computer, Control

and Communication (IEEE-IC4) was held at NUST-PNEC on 25
and 26 Sep 13. First session was chaired by Prof Dr Atta Ur
Rehman, former Chairman Higher Education Commission.
Commander Karachi and prominent scientists of Pakistan
attended the session. The session was attended by senior
academicians and industrialists. During the session a panel
discussion was held on the topic Role of Academia and
Industry in promoting Entrepreneurship. The panel comprised
of six members each from renowned academicians and
industries / corporate sector top tier management.

PNEC team participated in the competition held in

Manila, Philippines from 6-9 Feb 2014. A total of 109
teams registered for the event whereas 45 vehicles in 7
categories were qualified to participate in the competition
from various countries from Middle East till China. 06
teams from Pakistan participated including 02 teams from
NUST-PNEC.
Two vehicles Prototype and Urban Concept

in Gasoline category were sent for the competition; both
vehicles qualified technical and safety inspections prior to On
Track competition. Team profoundly secured 11thposition
in Prototype Vehicle whereas Urban Concept vehicle
acquired 06thposition. While competing for Off Track
awards, Team NUST-PNEC won Media Campaign trophy.

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Naval Engineering Conference. NUST-PNEC organized NEC on

05 December 2013. Renowned scholar were invited to present
the paper. A total of five paper were presented. Prof. Dr
Muhammad Mahmood, Pro Vice, Chancellor of NED University
also presented his paper alongwith other participate.

Model United Nation (NUST PNEC). First Model United

Nation in NUST-PNEC (MUNINP) was arranged by students
of NUST-PNEC from 14 to 16 February, 2014. Students from
other educational institutions of Karachi also joined to debate
on the present global issues and solve them. On 14 February
2014 a vibrant display of cultures of different countries was
put up by the delegates in the Global Village. On 15th February
and 16th February, sessions of heated debating took place
in the committees. On 16th February, the formal dinner took
place after debating sessions. Commodore Zahid Iqbal SI (M)
Commandant of PNEC, and officers attended . Prof Dr Talat
Ayesha Wazarat graced the occasion as chief guests

University Industry Partnership Exhibition. Researchers at

PNEC are working in the field of Ocean energy. A prototype
has been developed to harness Ocean Wave Energy. The
prototype was developed and tasted at Manora beach. This
project was exhibited during PowerGen Conference and
University Industry Partnership (UIP) Exhibition held at Marriot
on April 9th 2013 and won first prize for Young Energy Leader
Award 2013.

Employability
PNEC has an established Alumni department with up-to-date
data. PNEC alumni, acting as its ambassadors, are contributing
in different designations and various capacities in leading
engineering firms and organisations such as:
SUPARCO
Shell
Engro Fertilizers
Engro Chemical Pak Ltd
DFML Karachi
PTCL Karachi
KESC Karachi
Hinopak Motors Ltd

.
Project Display at Punjab Youth Festival `NUST-PNEC
team was selected by ICT R&D to be displayed in National
Projects Exhibition and Project Competition. The Project was
supervised by the ACINT. Virtual Smart Board Project was
presented and demostrated in the competition by the young
faculty member Lt Shahab Khan and two students of S VI. Lt
Shahabs expectional skills made NUST-PNEC won prizes.

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The active member list is continuously increasing, with

members contributing positively and constructively by helping
out in internships and placements.

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Contacts

PNEC

The College is situated on Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road, off Sharah-e-Faisal, in Karachi. It is approximately seven kilometres
from the city centre and Quaid-e-Azam International Airport

Location Map

Website
Email

www.pnec.nust.edu.pk

Dean Electronics and Power Engineering

[email protected]

Dean Engineering Sciences

[email protected]

Dean Applied Sciences

[email protected]

Dean Institute of Manufacturing Engineering

[email protected]

Dean Management Information Systems

[email protected]

Training Commander

[email protected]

OIC NUST Affairs

[email protected]

Phone
Commandant

+92-21-99240152 +92-21-48503001

Dean Management Information Systems

+92-21-48503216

Dean Electronics and Power Engineering

+92-21-99245093 +92-21-48503024

Dean Engineering Sciences

+92-21-99245084 +92-21-48503023

Dean Applied Sciences

+92-21-99245095 +92-21-48503022

Training Commander

+ 92-21-48503027

Dean Institute of Manufacturing Engineering

+92-21-992400751 +92-21-48503039

OIC NUST Affairs

+92-21-99240113 +92-21-48503043

Fax

+92-21-99240112

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Academic Programmes

Programme Description
The programme is designed to meet the dictates of modern trends in the field of electrical technology, encompassing a wider
technological perspective. The programme includes basic sciences and humanities courses, electrical and microwave technology,
electronics, signal processing, control systems, communications, microprocessor and computer courses, with the final semester
specifically emphasising power generation, transmission, distribution and protection. The element of electrical power enables
the graduate engineer to effectively take on his/her job in the power generation and distribution sector. With a significant design
element of 6 credit hours for project work, students are able to apply their theoretical knowledge in research and developmental
activities.

Associated Careers
Electrical Engineering at NUST opens up numerous career paths for graduates. Students holding this degree have access to
various opportunities to commence their careers as design engineers, production managers, plant engineers, and quality
engineers for various private/government engineering organisations.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 401

Semester-II

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

CS-113

Introduction to programming

1-1

CS-212

Object Oriented Programming

3-1

HU-100

English

2-0

EE-111

Linear Circuit Analysis

3-1

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

MATH-101

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

3-0

MATH-106

Multivariable & Vector

Calculus

3-0

MATH-121

Linear Algebra & ODEs

3-0

ME-102

Thermodynamics

2-0

ME-104

Engineering Drawing

0-1

ME-105

Workshop Practice

0-1

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

Total

17

Total

16

Semester-III

Credits

Semester-IV

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

CS-250

Data Structures & Algorithms

3-1

EE-215

Electronic Devices and

Circuits

3-1

EE-211

Electrical Network Analysis

3-1

EE-222

Microprocessor Systems

3-1

EE-221

Digital Logic Design

3-1

EE-232

Signals and Systems

3-1

MATH-232

Complex Variables and Transforms

3-0

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

MATH-361

ME-100

Engineering Mechanics

3-0

Total

18

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

EE-241

Electromagnetic Field Theory

3-0

EE-260

Electrical Machines

EE-313

Credits

Probability & Statistics

3-0

Total

17

Course Title

Credits

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

3-1

EE-330

Digital Signal Processing

3-1

Electronic Circuit Design

3-1

EE-371

Linear Control Systems

3-1

EE-351

Communication Systems

3-1

EE-383

Instrumentation and Mea3-1

surements

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

EE-XXX CS-XX

Elective - I

3-x

Total

18

Total

17+X

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Course Code

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PNEC

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

EE-498

Senior Design Project-I

0-2

EE-499

Senior Design Project-II

0-4

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

EE-XXX CS-XX

Elective - II

3-x

EE-XXX CS-XX

Elective - V

3-x

EE-XXX CS-XX

Elective - III

3-x

EE-XXX CS-XX

Elective Lab

0-x

EE-XXX CS-XX

Elective - IV

3-x

XX-XXX

University Elective

3-x

Total

14+X

Grand Total

131+X

Total

15+X

Electives
Control Engineering
Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-381

Robotics-I

3-1

EE-372

Digital Control Systems

3-1

EE-475

Power System Operation and

Control

3-0

EE-373

Fuzzy Logic

EE-481

Robotics-II

3-0

EE-374

Optimal Control

3-0

EE-472

Industrial Control and Automation 3-0

EE-375

Introduction to Adaptive Control

3-1

EE-476

System Identification

3-0

EE-376

Stochastic Control

3-1

EE-493

Applied Control and Navigation

Systems

3-0

EE-377

Multivariable Control

3-1

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Control Engineering

3-0

EE-378

Introduction to Non-linear Control

3-0

EE-474

Advanced Control System

3-0

Computer Engineering

Electronics Stream
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-385

Industrial Electronics

3-1

EE-321

3-1

EE-384

Digital Instrumentation

3-1

Computer Architecture and Organization

EE-412

VLSI Circuit Design

3-0

EE-333

Digital Image Processing

3-0

EE-414

Digital Electronics

3-1

EE-332

3-0

EE-415

Opto-Electronics

3-1

Linear Systems and Signal Processing

EE-316

Operational Amplifier Applications

3-1

EE-421

Digital System Design

3-1

EE-317

Integrated Circuits

3-0

EE-423

Embedded System Design

3-1

CS-220

Database Systems

3-1

EE-318

Solid State Electronics

3-0

CS-251

Design & Analysis of Algorithms

3-0

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Electronics Engineering

3-0

CS-330

Operating Systems

3-1

CS-474

Computer Vision

2-1

CS-435

Parallel & Distributed Processing

3-1

CS-470

Machine Learning

3-0

SE-200

Software Engineering

3-0

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Computer

Engineering

3-0

CS-XXX

Computer Engineering Lab

0-1

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Telecommunication Engineering
Credits

EE-361

Analysis and Design of Electric

Mechanics

3-0

EE-362

Power Generation

3-0

EE-363

Power Transmission

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-352

Communication Systems II

3-1

EE-355

Digital Communication System

3-1

EE-356

Wireless Communication

3-0

EE-357

Computer and Communication

Networks

3-1

EE-386

Communication Planning

3-0

EE-451

Mobile Communication Systems

3-0

EE-452

Satellite Communication Systems

3-0

EE-455

Optical Fiber Communication

3-0

EE-458

Broadband Technologies

3-0

EE-491

Radar Systems

3-1

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Telecommunication

3-0

3-0

EE-364

Power Distribution & Utilisation

3-0

EE-365

Renewable Energy Systems

3-0

EE-366

Power Engineering

3-0

EE-367

Electrical Power Transmission &

Distribution

3-1

EE-369

Power Electronics

3-0

EE-368

Power Electronics

3-1

EE-461

Power System Analysis and Design 3-0

EE-462

Electrical Machine Design and

Equipment Training

3-0

EE-463

Fundamentals of High Voltage

Engineering

3-0

EE-464

Power Systems Protection

3-0

EE-482

Electric Drives

3-0

EE-497

Power Engineering Lab

0-1

EE-465

Power Economics and Management

EE-466

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Course Code Course Title

RF & Microwave Engineering

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-341

Transmission Lines, Antennas & Wave 3-1

Propagation

EE-342

Microwave Engineering

3-1

EE-343

Transmission Lines & Waveguides

3-1

EE-344

Wave Propagation and Antennas

3-1

EE-441

Microwave ICs Design

3-0

EE-442

Microwave Devices

3-1

3-0

EE-443

Electromagnetic Compatibility

3-0

Advanced Electrical Mechanics

3-1

EE-444

Antenna Design

3-0

CE-185

Basic Civil Engineering

3-1

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in RF & Microwave

3-0

EE-XXX

Selected Topics in Power Engineering

3-0

University Electives
Any course from any discipline can be opted by the students

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MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering

(Specialisation A: Control Engineering)

PNEC

Specialisation Description
The aim of this advanced level programme is to develop a fundamental understanding of the advanced aspects of control
engineering including modelling and analysis of dynamic system, studying stability and control aspects of linear and nonlinear
dynamic systems and investigating the optimality and robustness of control algorithms applied to various engineering
applications..

Associated Careers
The programme offers the opportunity for employment in the leading engineering industries of the world. Students successfully
completing this postgraduate course may find employment as control engineers, design engineers, systems engineers or research
and development engineers in leading research organizations and multi-national engineering firms based in Pakistan and abroad.

MS Coursework

Programme Code: 450

Semester I

Semester II

Core Courses

Course Code Course Title

Credits

(Select any three courses)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-814

Advanced Power Electronics

EE-831

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

EE-974

EE-800

Stochastic Systems

Networked & Embedded Control

Systems

Total

Semester III (Select any two courses)

EE-873

Fuzzy Control

EE-979

Advanced Topics in Control Systems

EE-975

Robusts Multivariable Control

Systems

EE-972

Advanced Digital Control Systems

EE-823

Advanced Digital System Design

EE-829

Digital Data Acquisition and Control

EE-977

Non-Linear Systems Analysis

EE-815

Physical Electronics

EE-874

Adaptive Control

EE-816

Electronic Devices

EE-876

Robotics

EE-973

Control System Optimisation

Semester IV
EE-899

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Total

30

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MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering

(Specialisation B: Communications)

The principle aim of this advanced level specialization is to develop a fundamental understanding of the advanced aspects of
communications engineering, including modelling and analysis of communication systems, studying aspects of efficient and reliable transmission of data in communication networks and developing insight into evolution and challenges of next generation
communication networks.

Associated Careers
This specialization offers the opportunity with leading telecommunication industries around the globe, intending to deploy and
maintain different types of communication networks. Students successfully completing this postgraduate course may find employment as design engineers, system engineers or research and development engineers in any of the leading telecommunications companies in Pakistan or abroad.

Semester I

Semester II

Core Courses

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-881

Advanced Communication Networks

EE-946

RF/Microwave and Antenna Design

EE-836

Advanced Digital Image Processing

EE-951

Radar Systems

EE-839

Adaptive Filters

EE-833

DSP Hardware System Design

EE-851

Advanced Digital Communication

Systems

CSE-879

Network Performance Analysis

EE-934

Spatial Array Processing

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

EE-831

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

EE-800

Stochastic Systems

EE-852

Information Theory & Coding

Total

Semester III (Select any two courses)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-823

Advanced Digital System Design

EE-853

Advanced Wireless Communication

EE-846

RF Circuit Design

EE-821

Advanced Embedded System Design

EE-855

Error Control Coding

(Select any three courses)

Semester IV
Course Code

Course Title

Credit
Hours

EE-899

MS Thesis

Grand Total

30

Note: PhD students will complete additional requirements of 800/900 level coursework (18 credit hours) beyond their Masters degree, as recommended by the
doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee.

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Specialisation Description

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

PNEC

Programme Description
The undergraduate programme is designed to inculcate a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of design and
analysis of structural mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and properties of materials. It attempts to provide students
with broad intellectual tools and skills, essential for professional practice as well as for continuing studies in all engineering
specialties. This discipline largely includes concepts of metallurgy, heat treatments and welding/cutting/other Forms of
workability on materials. In a nut-shell, it is the science of taking material from market and processing it to form useful items.

Associated Careers
Given the fact that mechanical engineering plays a vital role in almost all industries, career options are manifold. Graduates may
seek careers as design engineers, production managers, plant engineers and quality engineers for various private or government
engineering companies, consultancies and R&D organisations. Pakistan can benefit from this discipline, as manufacturing of
spares is a regular activity at almost all of its repair and maintenance operations. This aspect also enhances the career outcomes
for graduates of this programme. What further adds to its appeal is the fact that it is one of the highest paid professions in
developed economies of the world.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I
Semester-II

Programme Code: 402

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

PHY-102

Applied Physics

2-1

MATH-121

3-0

Linear Algebra & ODEs

MATH-105

Calculus & Vector Algebra

3-0

CH-101

Applied Chemistry

2-1

CS-102

Computer Systems & Programming 2-2

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

HU-100

English

2-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

ME-110

Engineering Drawing & Graphics

1-1

ME-111

CAD

1-1

ME-121

Workshop Practice#

1-2

ME-130

Thermodynamics-I

3-0

Total

18

Total

14

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-241

Vector Calculus & PDEs

3-0

MATH-231

Fourier & Complex Analysis

3-0

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

EE-103

Electrical Engineering

2-1

ME-112

Engineering Statics 1

3-0

ME-211

Mechanics of Materials-I

3-0

ME-220

Engineering Materials

3-0

ME-210

Engineering Dynamics

3-0

ME-230

Fluid Mechanics I

3-0

ME-222

Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab I

0-1

ME-231

Thermodynamics- II

3-0

ME-233

Fluid Mechanics-II

3-0

ME-232

Thermodynamics Lab

0-1

ME-234

Fluid Mechanics Lab

0-1

Total

18

Total

17

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

Numerical Methods

3-0

MATH-351

ME-221

Manufacturing Processes

3-0

ME-313

Theory of Machines

3-0

ME-310

Mechanics of Materials-II

3-0

HU-212

Technical and Business Writing

2-0

ME-311

Machine Design

3-0

ME-324

Engg Management & Economics

2-0

ME-312

Measurement & Instrumentation

2-0

ME-330

Heat & Mass Transfer

3-0

ME-323

Mechanics & Measurements Lab

0-1

ME-331

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

3-0

EE-212

Basic Electronics

2-1

ME-332

Heat Transfer & HVAC Lab

0-1

Internship (Pass/Fail basis)

Total

17

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Semester-VIII

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ME-420

Project Management

2-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

ME-314

Control Systems

3-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

ME-421

Mechanical Vibrations

3-0

XX-4XX

Elective III

3-0

ME-410

Vibrations & Controls Lab

0-1

XX-4XX

Elective IV

3-0

ME-422

Production Tooling & Automation

2-0

ME-499

Design Project

0-4

ME-423

Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab II

0-1

XX-4XX

Elective I

3-0

XX-4XX

Elective II

3-0

ME-499

Design Project

0-2

Total

14

Total

20

Grand Total

136

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Course Code

Electives
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ME-440

Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

3-0

ME-460

Gas Turbines

3-0

ME-441

Applied Heat Transfer

2-1

ME-461

Fuel Cell Technology

3-0

ME-442

Applied Thermodynamics

3-0

ME-462

Power Plant Engineering

3-0

ME-443

Automotive Technology

2-1

ME-463

Power System Analysis

3-0

ME-444

Basic Naval Architecture

3-0

ME-464

Renewable Energy Technologies

3-0

ME-445

Computational Fluid Dynamics

3-0

ME-465

Robotics and Automation

3-0

ME-446

Computer Aided Engineering

1-2

ME-466

Ship Propulsion Engineering

3-0

ME-447

Computer Aided Thermal System

Design

2-1

ME-467

Solar Energy Systems

3-0

ME-448

Internal Combustion Engines

3-0

ME-468

Vehicle Design Performance

3-0

ME-449

Introduction to Oil and Natural Gas

Engineering

3-0

M&S-401

Introduction to Modeling and

Simulation

2-1

ME-450

Laser & its applications

3-0

RIME-221

Introduction to Mechatronics
Design Fundamentals

2-1

ME-451

Marine Environment Issues

3-0

DME-470

Automotive Manufacturing
Systems

3-0

ME-452

Optimization Techniques

3-0

DME-471

Computer Applications in
Automobile Manufacturing

3-0

ME-453

Power Generation and Distribution

3-0

DME-472

Computer Applications in
Manufacturing Systems

3-0

ME-454

Electrical Machines

3-0

DME-473

Industrial Maintenance
Management

3-0

ME-455

Energy Conversion and Power

Electronics

3-0

DME-474

Logic Design & Micro-processors

2-1

ME-456

Engine Tribology

3-0

DME-475

Logistics and Inventory

Management

3-0

ME-457

FEM applications in Automobile

3-0

DME-476

Ergonomics, Work Study and

Methods Engineering

3-0

ME-458

Finite Element Methods

3-0

DME-477

FEM applications in
Manufacturing

3-0

ME-459

Gas Dynamics

3-0

DME-478

Production Planning & Control

3-0

DME-479

Total Qulaity Management

3-0

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Bachelors in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

PNEC

Programme Description
The field of industrial and manufacturing engineering is inherently practical in nature; and unless academic and practical
applications go hand in hand, young engineers cannot be successful in their professional careers. The programme is designed
to build a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of engineering practices, manufacturing processes, control
systems, CAD/CAM etc. It also provides students with broad intellectual tooIs and skills of production technology, total quality
management, ergonomics, operational research and computer-integrated manufacturing, which are essential for professional
engineers. Two internships in industry and 6 credit hours of project work provide students with a platform to demonstrate their
competence in acquired methodologies and skills, to enhance real-time industrial and manufacturing performance

Associated Careers
Graduates find themselves in a healthy job market where their knowledge and skills are applicable to a multitude of concerns.
Presently industrial engineers are one of the most sought after human resources in industrial sectors; local and international.

Scheme of Studies
Semester I

Programme Code: 405

Semester II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

PHY-102

Applied Physics

2-1

MATH-121

Linear Algebra & ODEs

3-0

MATH-105

Calculus & Vector Algebra

3-0

CH-101

Applied Chemistry

2-1

CS-102

Computer Systems & Programming

2-2

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

HU-100

English

2-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

ME-110

Engineering Drawing & Graphics

1-1

ME-111

Computer Aided Design

1-1

ME-121

Workshop Practice

1-2

ME-112

Engineering Statics

3-0

ME-130

Thermodynamics-I

3-0

Total

18

Total

17

Semester III

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-241

Vector Calculus & PDEs

3-0

MATH-231

Fourier & Complex Analysis

3-0

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

EE-103

Electrical Engineering

2-1

ME-210

Engineering Dynamics

3-0

ME-211

Mechanics of Materials-I

3-0

ME-220

Engineering Materials

3-0

ME-221

Manufacturing Processes

3-0

ME-230

Fluid Mechanics I

3-0

ME-222

Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab I

0-1

ME-231

Thermodynamics- II

3-0

ME-233

Fluid Mechanics-II

3-0

ME-232

Thermodynamics Lab

0-1

ME-234

Fluid Mechanics Lab

0-1

Total

18

Total

18

Semester V

Semester VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code Course Title

Credits

IME-323

Manufacturing Systems

2-0

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

2-1

HU-212

Technical Business Writing

2-0

IME-324

Modern Manufacturing Technologies

2-0

IME-322

Metrology and Gaging

2-1

IME-316

Control Systems

2-1

ME-311

Machine Design

3-0

ME-324

Engineering Mangement &

Economics

2-0

IME 311

Work Study

2-1

IME-315

Total Quality Management

2-0

IME 318

Health & Safety Management

2-0

IME-333

Finite Element Analysis

2-1

EE 212

Basic Electronics

2-1

IME-314

Computer Aided Manufactuirng

2-1

Internship

Total

18

Total

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Semester VIII
Credits Course Code Course Title

Credits

Project Management

2-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

IME-417

Operations Research

3-0

IME-413

Robotics & Automation

2-1

Elective - III

2-0

IME-414

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

2-1

Manufacturing Design Project

0-4

IME-419

Operations Management

2-0

IME-499

Manufacturing Design Project

0-2

Elective - I

3-0

Elective - II

2-0

Total

11

Total

19

Grand Total

136

IME-499

PNEC

Course Code Course Title

ME-420

Elective Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

IME-481

Plant Engineering

3-0

IME-471

Principles of Decision Making

2-0

IME-482

Fundamentals of Heat Transfer

3-0

MKT-120

Marketing Principles & Practices

2-0

HRM-442

Human Resource Management

3-0

IME-472

Manufacturing Strategy

2-0

IME-415

Product Design and Development

3-0

IME-473

Surface Coating Technology

2-0

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

IME-474

High Speed Machining

2-0

3-0

IME-475

Computational Plasticity

2-0

ME-421

Mechanical Vibrations

IME-483

Advance Topics in Industrial &

Manufacturing Engineering.

2-0

IME-476

Manufacturing of Composites

2-0

IME-484

Metal Forming Analysis

2-0

IME-431

Stress Analysis

2-0

IME-485

Lean Manufacturing

2-0

IME-412

Instrumentation & Measurement

2-0

IME-486

Sales & Marketing

2-0

IME-421

Tool Design

2-0

IME-422

Supply Chain Management

2-0

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MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Evening)

PNEC

Programme Description
This course offers two specializations, namely; thermal power engineering and thermo fluids engineering. Thermo fluid
specialization is better suited to the students who are keen in pursuing research and academic careers. The curriculum is
designed to ensure that graduates will develop analytical, computational and experimental methods to analyse heat and fluid
flow systems for research applications. Thermal power specialisation is designed specifically to meet the needs of the modern
engineer in industry and educational institutions. This specialization will enable graduates to acquire knowledge of a broad range
of industrially relevant topics within the fields of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Associated Careers
Completion of this programme results in comprehensive knowledge of thermal power and thermo fluids engineering. They will
enjoy strong adaptability in R&D organizations, industries and other establishments. Graduates can apply for career in academia
and research in higher education schools, HVAC and thermal design companies/consulting firms, power plants, and many other
establishments.

Programme Code: 451

Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ME-884

Convection Heat Transfer

ME-881

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

MATH-812

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Coursework: Thermo - Fluid

Elective Courses (Any Four)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-850

Advanced Numerical Analysis

ME816

Modeling and Simulation of

Dynamic Systems

ME-885

Thermal Systems Design

ME-819

Instrumentation and Data

Acquisition System

ME-802

Finite Element Method

ME832

Parallel & Distributed Simulation

for Research

ME-886

Power Plant Engineering

ME-890

Advanced Turbo Machinery

ME-887

Sustainable Energy Systems

ME-855

Material Selection and Design

ME-888

Radiation Heat Transfer

ME-899

Thesis

ME-889

Conduction Heat Transfer

Total

12+6=18

ME883

Gas Dynamics

Coursework: Thermal Power

ME-891

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Elective Courses (Any Four)

Internal Combustion Engines

MEM-801

Project Management

ME-886

Power Plant Engineering

ME-894

Advanced Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning

ME-819

Instrumentation and Data Acquisition

System

ME-887

Sustainable Energy Systems

ME-889

Conduction Heat Transfer

MEA-801

Fundamentals of Maintenance

ME-890

Advanced Turbo machinery

MEA-802

Maintenance Planning & Control

DME-855

Material Selection and Design

MEA-803

Failure Analysis & Condition Based

Maintenance

ME-899

Thesis

Total

30

ME-867

Quality and Reliability Management

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MS Mechanical (Computational Mechanics )

Core Courses
Course Title

Credits

ME-802

Finite Element Methods

ME-803

Continuum Mechanics

MATH-812

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ME-835

Advanced Mechanics of Materials

ME-899

MS Thesis

Total

12+6 =18

PNEC

Course Code

MS Mechanical (Thermo-Fluids) Any Four Courses subject to availability of faculty

Course Code Course Title

Credits

ME-815

Advanced Modeling & Simulation

ME-851

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

MATH-850

Advanced Numerical Analysis

ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics-I

ME-881

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

ME-817

Advanced Theory of Vibrations

ME-832

Parallel & Distributed Simulation for Research

ME-833

Computational Fluid Dynamics-II

ME-834

Fracture Mechanics

ME-835

Advanced Mechanics of Materials

ME-882

Heat & Mass Transfer

ME-883

Gas Dynamics

ME-836

Theory of Elasticity

ME-837

Nonlinear Dynamics

ME-838

Advanced Stress Analysis

ME-839

Advanced Finite Element Analysis

ME-857

Product Design Fundamentals

ME-859

Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced Composites (FRC Materials)

ME-861

Theory of Plasticity

ME-874

Reliability Based Design

MTS-858

Smart Materials & Structures

EM-843

Advanced Research Methods

ME-840

Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat transfer

ME-801

Optimization of Engineering Systems

ME-898

Special Topics

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MS and PhD in Manufacturing Engineering and Management

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Programme Description
This programme is designated to equip engineers with latest development, along with developing their managerial acumen.
This is an applied programme with state-of-art manufacturing laboratories available for the students. The programme has been
tailored keeping industry requirement in view.

Associated Careers
The programme has a management perspective, thus it offers broad career opportunities for students. With the high ranking
NUST enjoys in the country and around the world, this programme is an ideal launching pad for an engineers career. This
market-driven course opens a multitude of opportunities for engineers besides the canonical jobs. The development of
managerial strengths in graduates enables them to meet tough market demands and provides them with stronger and more
realistic growth opportunities in their professional careers.

Coursework

Programme Code: 454

Core Courses
Semester

Course Code

Course Title

MEM-800

Manufacturing Strategies and Technologies

Semester I

MEM-802

Production and Manufacturing Processes

MEM-803

Production and Operations Management

Semester II

MEM -804
MEM -805

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Product Development Management and Economics
Elective I

3
3
3

MEM-806

Quality and Reliability Management

Elective II

MS Thesis

Semester III
Semester IV

MEM-899

Credit

Elective Courses (Any two)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MEM-811

Advanced Manufacturing
Processes

MEM-823

Financial Management

MEM-812

Advanced Materials Engineering

MEM-824

Leadership and Entrepreneurship 3

MEM-813

Surface Engineering

MEM-831

Principles of CAD

MEM-821

Manufacturing Systems Design

and Management

MEM-832

Finite Element Methods

MEM-822

Supply Chain Management

MEM-833

Advanced Numerical Methods

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PhD Courses
Course Title

MEM-911

High Performance Machining

MEM-912

Advanced Metal Forming

MEM-913

Recent Advances in Machining Technology

MEM-914

Advanced Coating Technology

MEM-915

Rapid prototyping and Manufacturing

MEM-921

Design and Analysis of Allocation Mechanism

MEM-922

Advanced-Topics in System Engineering

MEM-923

System Safety Engineering and Management

MEM-924

Engineering Ethics

MEM-925

Facility Planning and Layout

MEM-926

Production Planning and Control

MEM-927

Production Scheduling Techniques

MEM-928

Service Engineering

MEM-929

Advanced Topics in Quality Management

MEM-916

Advanced Materials for Engineering Components

MEM-917

Laser Materials Processing

MEM-918

Adv Maintenance Engineering & Process Improvement

MEM-919

Tribology & Advanced Surface Engineering

MEM-931

Non-linear Finite Element Methods

MEM-932

Modelling of Machining Operations

MEM-933

Modelling of Metal Forming Operations

MEM-981

Special topics for PhD programme

(Any subject on the research interests of the faculty available)

MEM-999

PhD Thesis

30

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Credits

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Course Code

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College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE), Risalpur

CAE

College of Aeronautical Engineering

College of Aeronautical Engineering was established in March 1965 to train aeronautical engineers within the country.
The first batch of students arrived at the CAE on 24 July 1965 and teaching of the course started on 29 July 1965. Graduation
ceremony of the first-degree course was held on 9 November 1968. In May 1986, CAE was shifted to Risalpur and since then
it is an integral part of the PAF Academy. The College was initially affiliated with the University of Karachi. Later, with the
establishment of NED University of Engineering and Technology in March 1977, affiliation of the College was transferred to NED
University. In December, 1994, CAE became one of the constituent colleges of National University of Sciences and Technology
(NUST).
To keep pace with technological advancements and to meet the requirements of the PAF, MS Programme in Aeronautical
Engineering was started in September 1997. In 1999, CAE achieved ISO 9000 certification for the quality management system of
its academic programmes.

Academic Departments
The college has five academic departments:

Humanities & Sciences Department

Aerospace Engineering Department
Avionics Engineering Department
Industrial Engineering Department
Professional Continuing Education Department

QUALITY POLICY

Commitment to make College of Aeronautical Engineering

a centre of excellence for quality education in the field of
aeronautical engineering through an enabling environment,
adaptive academic mechanisms and competent faculty.

All the departments have highly qualified faculty with rich

academic, research and field experience. Most of them have
acquired higher education from reputed institutions of USA,
Europe, Australia and China. The research undertaken by the
faculty and students comprises areas related to aerospace
structures, computational fluid dynamics, communication,
control, digital signal processing, microwave engineering,
project management and optimisation.

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Faculty Profile

CAE

Dr Tauqeer Ahmad, Registrar CAE

PhD (Quiad-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Geography
Specialisation: Geography of Pakistan

Dr Abdul Munem Khan, Commandant CAE

PhD (Iowa State University ) USA
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: RF/ Microwave Circuit Design

Engr Atique ur Rehman, SO NUST Affairs

M Phil (University of Manchester) USA
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialization: CFD

Dr Kamran Asim
PhD (University of Michigan, USA)
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Fracture & Fatigue of Welds

Department of Aerospace Engineering

Dr M Babar Saeed, Head of Department
PhD (BUAA) China
Discipline: Materials & Structure Engineering
Specialisation: Composite Materials

Engr Zahid Mahmood

MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering

Engr Nadir Munir

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Mechanical Engineering

Engr Mushtaq Hussain

MPhil (UMIST ) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Structures

Engr Zahid Mahmood

MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: Structures

Dr Nadeem Shafi Khan

PhD (Arizona State University) USA
Discipline: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: CAD, CAM, CAE & Structure Dynamics

Engr Muhammad Ayaz Ahamed

MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: Aerodynamics

Dr Ali Sarosh
PhD (BUAA) China
Discipline: Astronautics
Specialisation: Space Plane Design & Scramjet Propulsion

Engr Sohail Ahmad

MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: Structures

Dr Farooq Bin Akram

PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: Aerospace Design, Multi-disciplinary Design
and Optimization, Aerodynamics

Engr Muhammad Umer

MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: Structures

Dr Shuaib Salamat
PhD (Purdue University) USA
Discipline: Micro-electronics and Nanotechnology
Specialisation: Modeling and Simulation of Thermo-electric
and Nano-Electric devices

Engr Farrukh Afaq Qasmi

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Industrial Engineering
Specialisation: Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management
Engr Mudassir Ahmed
MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: Aerodynamics

Engr Taimur Ali Shams

MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: Aerodynamics
Engr Ahmad Waqar Tehami
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering

Engr Muddasir Ahmad

MS (NUST) Pakistan MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: FEM Specialisation
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CAE

Department of Avionics Engineering

Dr Jahangir Khan Kayani, Head of Department
PhD (Iowa State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Communication and Signal Processing

Dr Ali Javed Hashmi

PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Optical / Satellite Communication

Dr Shahid Baqar, Head of Department

PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Image Processing

Dr Shoaib Arif
PhD (Purdue University, Indiana) USA
Discipline: Micro-electronics (Nano Technology)
Specialisation: RF MEMS Modeling Design and Fabrication

Engr Faran Ahmad

MS (UET Peshawar) Pakistan
Discipline: Electronics Engineering
Specialisation: Communication

Dr Muddassir Iqbal
PhD (Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics) China
Discipline: Communication & Information Systems
Specialisation: Optical Fibre Communication

Dr Tauseef Ur Rehman
PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Computer Vision, Image Processing

Engr Navaid Akhtar

MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Avionics Engineering
Specialisation: Communication

Dr Jahzeb Burki
(Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Radar Signal Processing

Engr Irfan Shahid

MS (UESTC, Chengdu) China
Discipline: Information Security
Specialisation: Information Security

Dr Salman Muhammad Aslam

PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Pattern Recognition/Computer Vision

Engr Shafqat ul Mulk

MS (University of Southampton) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Digital Design

Dr Azhar Hassan
PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specialisation: RF & Microwave

Engr Nayyar Aafaq

MS (QUT) Australia
Discipline: Systems Engineering
Specialization: System Engineering

Dr Syed Irteza Ali Khan

PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Pattern Recognition/Computer Vision

Engr Ammar Saleem

MS (Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Avionics Engineering
Specialization: Control System

Dr Manzar Abbas
PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specialisation: Prognostics and Health
Management of Engg System

Department of Industrial Engineering

Dr Imran Ali Chaudhry, Head of Department
PhD (University of Wales), UK
Discipline: System Engineering
Specialisation: Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing Scheduling

Engr Haris Ali Khan

MS (IAA, Air University) Pakistan
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialisation: Composite Materials

Engr Ahmad Waqar Tehami

MS (NUST), Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: FEM

Mr Hamid M Khan
MS UK (University of Salford)
Discipline: Aerospace Engg
Specialization: Aerodynamics

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Department of Professional Continuing Education

Mr Bahzad Hassan
MS (University of Glasgow) UK
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Pure Mathematics

CAE

Dr Ahmad Aizaz, Head of Department

PhD (MSU) USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Cryogenics

Department of Humanities & Sciences

Mr Saeed Ahmad Khan, Head of Department
MA (University of Peshawar) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialisation: English Language and Literature

Mr Ehsan E Ashraf
PhD (University of Glasgow) UK (in progress)
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Bio-mathematics

Dr Zafar Mehmood
PhD (Peshawar University) Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialisation: Electromagnetics

Mr Anwar Irfan Marwat

MSc (University of Peshawar) Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: General Physics

Dr Ahmad Aizaz, Head of Department

PhD (MSU) USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Cryogenics

Mr Muhammad Zubair
MSc (Peshawar University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Applied Mathematics

Mr Bahzad Hassan
MS (University of Glasgow) UK
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Pure Mathematics

Mr Naveed Ahmed
MCS (Bahriya University) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer
Specialisation: Software Engineer

Dr Faisal Shahzad
PhD (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Fluid Mechanics

Ms Nadia Ashraf
MA (Punjab University) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialisation: English Literature

Dr Athar Kharal
PhD (BZU Multan) Pakistan (in progress)
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Fuzzy Mathematics

Mr Adnan Jawed
MA (Peshawar University) Pakistan
Discipline: International Relations
Specialisation: International Relations

Mr Mohammad Hanif
MSc (Karachi University) Pakistan
Discipline: Chemistry
Specialisation: (Physical Chemistry)

Mr Arshad Khan
MSc (Peshawar University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Applied Mathematics

Mr Anwar ul Haque
MA Islamyat (Karachi University) Pakistan
Discipline: Islamic Studies
Specialisation: Fazil Dars-e-Nizami/Fazil Arabi

Mr Asim Ali Shah

MA (Peshawar University) Pakistan
Discipline: English
Specialisation: Literature & Linguistics

Ms Shandana Khattak
MSc (Al-Khair University) Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialisation: DBA & Oracle

Mr Naveed ur Rehman
MSc (BZU Multan) Pakistan
Discipline: Chemistry
Specialisation: Physical Chemistry

Mr Khair ur Rehman
MPhil (QAU) Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialisation: Plasma Physics

Mr Kashif ur Rehman
MSc (Sargodha University) Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialisation: Applied Maths

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Student Support Facilities

CAE

Laboratories

Research and Development

Aerodynamics Lab
Propulsion and Heat Transfer Labs
Structures Lab
Material Science Lab
Numerical Analysis Lab
Digital and Embedded Systems Lab
Microwave Lab
Advanced Design System Lab
PCB Prototyping Lab
Radar Lab
Guidance, Navigation & Controls Lab
Antenna Lab
Communications Lab
Thermal Imaging Lab
Computer Numerical Control Lab
Industrial Engineering Workshops
Test & Measurement Lab
Physics Lab
Chemistry Lab

Counselling
A tutor is appointed from the faculty for each student who acts
as the local guardian and academic counsellor of the student.
The tutor monitors his wards academic progress and provides
him with assistance in dealing with personal issues that may
be hampering his progress. He develops a close relationship
with the student through frequent contacts in both formal and
informal settings.

Students and faculty of CAE regularly undertake projects

related to Aerospace Engineering. Our students recently
completed about 100 projects with the collaboration of
national organizations and local industry. CAE students
regularly participate in various International / National
competitions and bring laurels to the institution by achieving
top positions. CAE team was judged as first amongst the
international teams in the Future Flight Design competition
which was organized by the Turkish Air Force.

Accommodation
CAE is a fully residential institution. All students are provided
accommodation. The conducive living environment enables
the students to pursue their studies with single-mindedness.
Well-furnished hostel accommodation is available in the close
vicinity of the College which provides facilities for messing,
accommodation, recreation and social activities. All resident
members avail dining facilities where food is served as per
a common menu decided by students mess committee. A
room is shared by two students. All hostel rooms are also
equipped with UPS connections, in case of power failure to
provide uninterrupted study environment. Hostel also has a
barbershop and a small gymnasium.

Contacts
Campus Address:
College of Aeronautical Engineering,
PAF Academy, Risalpur, Pakistan
Commandant:

Dean:

+92-51-9280513
+92-923-631391-7 Ext 7601
+92-923-631391-7 Ext 7607

Web Site:
http://www.nust.edu.pk
SO NUST Affairs: +92-923-631391-7, Ext 7613

+92-923-631498
Fax:

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Bachelors in Avionics Engineering (Electronics Engineering for Aviation)

Career Opportunities

CAE

Bachelor of Avionics degree holders may seek careers as avionics, electrical or communication engineers, in the airline industry,
defence-related R&D organisations or any other public or private sector organisations.

Course Description
The Avionics Engineering programme is also inter-disciplinary in nature wherein 47% credit hours pertain to subjects related
to Avionics Engineering while 29% to Humanities & Sciences, 11.5% to Aerospace, 11% to Industrial Engineering and 1.5% to
Military Sciences.
The avionics Engineering Programme is designed with an objective to instil in students the knowledge and perspective
appropriate both for a professional career and for pursuit of advanced degrees in the fields that rely on fundamental principles
of electrical engineering. Such principles and practices include rigorous quantitative reasoning and robust engineering design.
This is accomplished by ensuring that students achieve both depth and breadth of knowledge in their studies and by maintaining
a high degree of flexibility in the curriculum.
This programme also seeks to provide a good preparation for life, including an ability to communicate in written and oral forms,
and a desire to continue learning throughout life.
A total of 134 Credit hours of academic work are completed that include an independent project in the final semester.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 501

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-107

Applied Algebra and Calculus-I

3-0

CH-106

Engg Chemistry-II

2-1/2

PHY-103

Engg Physics-I

2-1/2

MATH-112

Calculus II

3-0

HU-105

Functional English

1-1

MATH-108

Differential Equations

3-0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

PHY-104

Engg Physics-II

2-1/2

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

MECH-101

Engg Statics

3-0

ME-104

Engg Drawing

0-1

AV-101

Engg Circuit Analysis-DC Circuits

2-1/2

IE-101

Workshop Technology-I

0-1

IE-102

Workshop Technology-II

0-1

CH-105

Engg Chemistry-I

2-0

CBL-101

Character Building

1-0

Total

13-3

Total

15-2

Semester-III
Course
Code

Course Title

Semester-IV
Credits

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-204 Advance Engineering Mathematics

3-0

ME-212

Thermodynamics of Propulsion

3-0

MATH-361 Probability and Statistics

3-0

AV-231

Electromagnetic Field Theory

2-0.5

HU-111

Communication Skills

0-1

AV-241

Electronics-Devices and Basic Circuits

3-0.5

MECH-202 Engineering Dynamics

3-0

CS-114

Introduction to Computer Programming

1-1

DWG-202

Computer Aided Drafting

0-1

AV-261

Signals & Systems

3-0.5

AE-201

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

0-1

AV-222

Electromechanical Systems

2-0.5

AV-202

Engineering Circuit Analysis-AC Circuits 2-0.5

CBL-202

Leadership

1-0

AV-211

Digital Systems-Logic Design & Devices

3-0.5

Total

14-4

Total

15-3

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Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

2-1

AERO-302

Applied Aerodynamics-II

2-0

AV-312

Digital Systems-Microprocessor &

Microcontroller

3-1

Antenna Engineering

2-0.5

IE-303

Manufacturing Processes & CNC

Machines

0-1

Microwave Engineering

2-0.5

AV-343

Electronics-Analog & Digital

Integrated ccts

3-0.5

IE-341

Engineering Management

2-0

AV-351

Analysis & Design of Control Systems 2-0.5

AV-344

Operational Amplifier Circuit Design

2-0.5

AV-332

Transmission Lines & Waveguides

2-0.5

AV-353

Modern Control Systems

2-0.5

AERO-301

Applied Aerodynamics-I

1-0.5

AV-362

Analog & Digital Communications

3-1

Total

13-5

Total

15-3

Semester-VII

AV-333
AV-334

Semester-VIII

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

AV-471

Radar Systems

2-0.5

AV-492

Project-II

0-5

IE-431

Statistical Quality Control

2-0

AV-482

Emerging Aviation Technologies

1-0

HU-211

Tech Report Writing

0-1

HU-224

Professional Ethics

1-1

IE-421

Computer Aided Instrumentation

1-1

IE-411

Engineering Economy

2-0

AV-463

Data Communications & Networks

2-0.5

IR-401

International Relations

1-0

IE-451

Product Design and Development

1-1

AV-472

Avionics System Design

2-2

AV-491

Project-I

0-1

Total

10-7

Total

5-6

Grand Total

100-34

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Academic Programmes
Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical Engineering for Aviation)
The Aerospace Engineering programme is inter-disciplinary in nature wherein 51% credit hours pertain to subjects related to
Aerospace Engineering while 28.5% to Humanities & Sciences, 11% to Industrial Engineering, 8% to Avionics and 1.5% to Military
Sciences. This inter-disciplinary composition of the degree programmes at CAE add to the stature and distinction of these
programmes.

Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Aerospace degree holders may seek careers as aerospace, mechanical or design engineers, in airline industry,
defence-related R&D organisations or any other public or private sector organisations.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 502

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-107

Applied Algebra & Calculus-I

3-0

MATH-112

Calculus-II

3-0

PHY-103

Engg Physics-I

2-0.5

MATH-108

Differential Equations

3-0

HU-105

Functional English

1-1

PHY-104

Engg Physics-II

2-0.5

CH-105

Engg Chemistry-I

2-0

MECH -101

Engg Statics

3-0

ME-104

Engg Drawing

0-1

CH-106

Engg Chemistry-II

2-0.5

IE-101

Workshop Technology-I

0-1

IE-102

Workshop Technology-II

0-1

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

AV-101

Engg Circuit Analysis -DC Circuits

2-0.5

Total

15-2

CBL-101

Character Building

1-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

Total

13-3

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Course Description

CAE

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-204

Advance Engineering Mathematics

3-0

STR201

Mechanics of Material

3-0.5

MATH-361

Probability and Statistics

3-0

AERO-211

Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics

3-0

MECH-202

Engg Dynamics

3-0

ME-231

Thermodynamics-II

3-0

ME-130

Thermodynamics-I

3-0

MECH-204 Materials Science and Engineering

2-0

AE-201

Introduction to Aerospace Engg

0-1

AV-221

Electrical Circuits and Machines

2-0.5

HU-111

Communication Skill

0-1

CS-114

Introduction to Computer Programming

1-1

DWG-202

Computer Aided Drafting

0-1

AV-281

Electronic Warfare

1-0

AV-242

Electronics -Analog & Digital Circuits

2-0

CBL-202

Leadership

1-0

Total

14-3

Total

16-2

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code Course Title

Credits Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

2-1

STR-302

Aircraft Loading and Structural

Analysis

3-0.5

High Speed Aerodynamics

3-0

ME-303

Heat Transfer

AERO-311
AV-352

AERO-312

STR-304

Computational Structural Analysis

3-0

STR-303

Structural Vibrations and AeroElasticity

3-0

ME-321

Aerospace Propulsion & Turbo

Machinery

3-1

3-0.5

AERO-321

Aircraft Performance

3-0

Basic and Applied Aerodynamics

2-0.5

AERO-322

Aircraft Stability and Control

3-0

Feed Back Control Systems

2-0.5

AERO-332

Wind Tunnel Testing

0-1

IE-303

Manufacturing Process and CNC

Machines

0-1

Total

15-3

Total

15-3

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

HU-211

Technical Report Writing

0-1

AE-492

Project-II

0-5

IE-441

Engg Management

2-0

HU-224

Professional Ethics

1-1

AERO-441

Aerospace Vehicle Design

2-2

IE-411

Engg Economy

2-0

STR-441

Structure and Machine Design

3-0

AE-413

Astrodynamics

1-0

AE-431

Applied Computational Engineering

0-1

IR-401

International Relations

1-0

AE-491

Project-I

0-1

IE-451

Product Design and Development

1-1

IE-431

Statistical Quality Control

2-0

IE-421

Computer Aided Instrumentation

1-1

Total

11-7

Total

5-6

Grand Total

104-30

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School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

(SEECS), Islamabad

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

SEECS

About the School

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
(formerly NIIT) chronicles an incredible tale of what focused
efforts with a clear vision, singular commitment and a
passionate quest for excellence are capable of achieving within
a span of less than a decade.
From its inception in 1999, as a tiny IT wing of NUST, this
institute has blossomed into one of the finest seats of higher
education, of which not only NUST but the entire nation can
be legitimately proud. The philosophy of education at SEECS
puts due premium on an essential blending of engineering and
computing education with a sound orientation of social and
humanitarian interests of the society. With the relocation of
SEECS to H-12 Campus, this institute is striving to set a new
pace for wholesome growth of its students.

Academics
SEECS is known for its exclusive academic environment and
dynamism to embody the best in engineering and computing
education. All its undergraduate and graduate programmes
have evolved as a result of pragmatic research so as to educate
and groom the students in the best possible manner in their
respective disciplines.
The ultimate goal has always been to prepare sound
professionals with a progressive vision, committed to pursuit
of excellence. This is ensured through a well-formulated
academic programmes with appropriate co-curricular
activities. The format of academic training nurtures a
passion for hard work so vitally needed for socio-economic
development. Equal emphasis is laid on developing students
ability to think creatively, and analyse and solve practical
problems.

Research Environment
SEECS has been able to create and sustain successfully an
active and potent research culture. In the very short period
of time since its inception, it has made relentless efforts to
build a research environment of international stature. To
this end, the school has significantly expanded its faculty
and student intake, raised considerable research funding,
established high-tech research labs and a dedicated research
complex developed active linkages with the industry, filed
indigenous patents, and produced high-quality research
publications. Research aptitude and capacity are the main
criterion for evaluation and selection of faculty. Researchers
are provided maximum logistical support to set up labs and are
also introduced to relevant industry people as well as premier
international research institutions so that they are able to
work on research problems of national and international
significance.

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Research Labs
High Performance Scientific Computing Lab (HPC)
Data Engineering for Large Scale Applications Research

Group-DELSA
Semantic Systems Research Group SSRG
SRG (Systems Research Group) Lab
SMART (Smart Machines And Robotics Technology) Lab
EMC (Centre of Excellence for Mobile Computing) Lab
KBS (Knowledge Base Systems) Lab
KTH-SEECS AIS (Applied Information Security) Lab
Distributed & Grid Computing Group
RGRG (Research Group of Remote sensing and
Geoinformatic)
OPTRA (Open Source Performance Testing Research and
Analysis)
Vision Imaging and Signal Processing (VISPro) Lab
CoNNekT Lab: Research Laboratory of Communications,
Networks and Multimedia
System Analysis and Verification (SAVE)
Wireless and Secure Networks (WiSNet) Lab
Cognitive Radio Networking (Cognet) Lab
Analog Mixed Signal Group (AMSG) Lab
IPv6 Research Lab
Information Processing and Transmissions Lab
GSM Lab
Antenna Test Facility (Anechoic Chamber)
EMC / EMI Lab
Microwave Research Lab
Micro & Nano Technology Research Lab
Electronics System Design Automation (ESDA) Lab

Fact file
Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial activities are one of the hallmarks of
academic culture at SEECS. Students are encouraged,
guided and inspired through innovative and creative
programs to become future business leaders with a
dynamic vision.
Students and faculty are helped alike to engage in
entrepreneurial ventures. The School provides wideranging support, including office space, computing,
internet and telephone facilities, as well as local
and international industrial linkages. The young
entrepreneurs also have an access to professional
management consultants who advise them on how
survive and grow in the initial stages of development.
These incubation facilities have enabled some of our
professors and former students to set up start-up
companies at SEECS.

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Dr Arshad Ali, Principal

PhD (University of Pittsburgh) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Electronics

Dr Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi, Dean

PhD (University of South Florida) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialisation: Computer Network

Department of Computing

Dr. Rafia Mumtaz

PhD, University of Surrey, UK.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Satellite Remote Sensing, Image Processing,
Computer Vision

Dr. Sharifullah Khan, Head of Department

PhD University of Leeds, UK
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Databases, Information Retrieval

Dr. Nadeem Ahmed

PhD: University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Wireless Sensor Networks, Mobile Ad hoc
Networks

Software Engineering
Dr. Nauman Ahmed Qureshi
PhD, University of Trento, Italy.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Requirements Engineering

Ms. Samin Khaliq

MS NUST, Pakistan.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Software Engineering

Dr. Abdul Ghafoor

PhD, KTH, Sweden.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Network Security

Mr. Shamyl Bin Mansoor

MS Seoul National University, South Korea.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Computer Vision

Dr. Ali Mustafa Qamar

PhD University of Grenoble, France.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Machine Learning & Data Mining

Mr. Bilal Ali

MS NUST, Pakistan.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Object Oriented Software Engineering

Dr. Asad Anwar But

PhD: The Pennsylvania State University, United States
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Visual Computing

Ms. Hirra Anwar

MS NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Information Security

Dr. Tahir Azim

PhD: Stanford University, UK
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Distributed Computing

Computer Science

Dr. Zahid Anwar

PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Computer Security Networks and Distributed
Systems.
Dr. Aamir Shafi
PhD, University of Portsmouth, UK.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: High Performance Computing
Dr. Awais Shibli
PhD , KTH, Sweden.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Information Security
Dr. Muhammad Muneeb Ullah
PhD, University of Rennes1, France.
Discipline: Software Engineering
Specialization: Computer Vision
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Dr. Kashif Mahmood Rajpoot

PhD. University of Oxford, UK
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Medical Image Analysis
Dr. Asad Waqar Malik
PhD - Parallel and Distributed Simulation NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Parallel and Distributed Simulation
Dr. Anis ur Rahman
PhD Grenoble University, Grenoble, France
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Computer Vision
Dr. Hamid Mukhtar
PhD (Computer Science), France
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Ubiquitous Computing/Distributed Computing
(Computer Science)

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Faculty Profile

SEECS

Dr. Kashif Sharif

PhD University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Computer Networks
Dr. Khalid Latif
PhD Vienna University of Technology, Austria
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Data Management, Semantic Web

Innovative Technologies in Education

Dr. Muhammad Muddassir Malik
PhD Vienna University of Technology, Austria.
Discipline: ITE
Specialization: Scientific and Information Visualization,
Comparative Visualization.

Dr. Muhammad Sohail Iqbal

PhD, University of Paris-Est, France
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Surgical Robotics, Mathematical Modeling,
Fuzzy Controllers

Dr. Ashraf Iqbal

PhD UET, Lahore Pakistan
Discipline: ITE
Specialization: Meaningful Learning, Meta-cognition,
Innovations in Pedagogy, Parallel processing, Distributed
Computing, Computer Architecture, Performance Evaluation

Dr. Peter Bloodsworth

PhD, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Multi-agent Systems,
Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems

Mr. Jaudat Mamoon

M.Sc. in Communications Engineering, TUM Munich, Germany
Discipline: ITE
Specialization: Technology Strategy, Entrepreneurship,
Marketing, Forecasting, and Industry Analysis

Dr. Sarah Shafiq Khan

PhD University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Management Information Systems

Ms. Manzil-e-Maqsood
MPhil in Education research University of Cambridge, UK
Discipline: ITE
Specialization: Computer-based formative assessment,
e-learning, use of instructional technologies in primary
education

Dr. Madiha Shahzad

PhD, University of the West of England, Bristol UK
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Computer Science
Mr. Maajid Maqbool
MBA, University of Windsor, Canada
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Management and Technology
Mr. Mohsan Jameel
MS, KTH, Sweden
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Parallel Computing, High speed networks and
Numerical Analysis,

Mr. Sohail Choudry

Utah State University, and the University of Cincinnati
Discipline: ITE
Specialization: Engineering & construction, Energy &
environment, Information & communication technologies
(ICT), Project management

Department of Electrical Engineering

Habeel Ahmad Head of Department
MS (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Digital & Embedded Systems

Mr. Muhammad Qaisar Choudhary

MS (Distributed Systems) KTH, Sweden
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Distributed Systems

Dr Nasir D. Gohar
Ph.D. (University of London) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: VLSI CAD

Mr. Mujtaba Haider

MS, NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Networks, Semantic web

Dr Khawar Khurshid
Ph.D. (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Biomedical Imaging
Specialization: Biomedical Imaging

Ms. Sana Khalique

MS, NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Distributed Computing

Dr Adeel Baig
Ph.D. (University of New South Wales) Australia
Discipline: Computer Science and Engineering
Specialization: Wireless and Mobile Networks, IPv6

Muhammad Bilal
MS, NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Science
Specialization: Databases & Information retrieval

Dr Ahmad Salman
Ph.D. (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Signal Processing, Speech Processing, Machine
Learning

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Dr Salman Abdul Ghafoor

Ph.D. (University of Southampton) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Fiber Optic Communications, Radio Over Fiber
Systems, Millimeter Wave Communication

SEECS

Dr Rehan Hafiz
Ph.D. (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Re-configurable signal processing techniques for
optical tomography
Specialization: Digital Image Processing & Digital System
Design
Dr Junaid Qadir
Ph.D. (University of New South Wales) Australia
Discipline: Computer Science and Engineering
Specialization: Computer Networks

Dr Amir Ali Khan

Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Grenoble Institute of
TechnologyFrance
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Signal and Processing

Dr Anjum Naveed
Ph.D. (University of New South Wales) Australia
Discipline: Wireless Mash Networks
Specialization: Channel Assignments in Wireless Mash
Networks

Dr. Muhammad Usman Ilyas

Ph.D. Michigan State University, USA.
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Applied graph theory; Social network analysis;
Analysis and modeling of stochastic systems

Dr Saad Qaisar
Ph.D. (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Wireless and Video Communication

Dr Awais Mehmood Kamboh

Ph.D. Michigan State University, USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Design, VLSI &
Embedded Systems, Biomedical Signal Processing.

Dr. Sajid Saleem

PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)
Discipline: Wireless Mash Networks

Dr Hassaan Khaliq Qureshi

Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering) City University, London, England
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Wireless Telecommunication

Dr M Shahzad Younis
Ph.D. (University Technology Petronas) Malaysia
Discipline: Signal and Image Processing
Specialization: Signal and Image Processing

Dr Farooq Ahmad Tahir

Ph.D. (University of Toulouse) France
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Microwave, Electromagnetism and
Optoelectronics

Dr Osman Hasan
Ph.D. (Concordia University) Canada
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Formal Methods

Dr Farid Gul
Ph.D. (Beihang University (BUAA)), China
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Navigation Systems Integration

Dr Tauseef Tauqeer
Ph.D. (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Microelectronics Nanostructure
Specialization: IC Manufacturing
Dr Adnan Khalid Kiani
Ph.D. (Brunel University) UK
Discipline: Network Communication
Specialization: Mobility Management in Heterogeneous
Networks

Dr. Ali Hassan

Ph.D. (Georgia Institue of Technology) USA
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Wireless Communications, Signal Processing

Dr Munir Ahmad Tarar

Ph.D. (Dalhousie University) Canada
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Microwave Engineering, Phase Array Systems
and Wireless Communications

Dr Usman Younis
Ph.D. (University of Glasgow)
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Optoelectronics
Ms. Sara Shakil Qureshi
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Embedded Systems

Dr Muhammad Murtaza Khan

Ph.D. (INP Grenoble) France
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Image Processing

Muhammad Ramzan
MS (UNSW) Australia
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Communication and DSP

Dr Hammad Mehmood Cheema

Ph.D. (Eindhoven University of Technology) The Netherlands
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Analog and RF Integrated Circuit Design

Dr Ammar Hassan
Ph.D. (Imperial College London) UK
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Optoelectronics

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Dr Syed Ali Haider

PhD (Optical Science and Engineering), UNC Charlotte, USA
Discipline: Optical Science in Engineering
Specialization: Computer Networks
Dr Syed Muhammad Raza Kazmi
Ph.D. (Tohoku University) Japan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Power Electronics & Control for Renewable
Energy Conversion Systems
Dr. Rizwan Ahmad
PhD Electrical Engineering Victoria University, Australia.
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Wireless Communication & Networking
Muhammad Jameel Nawaz Malik
MS (Electrical Engineering) NUST-SEECS, Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Digital Systems and Signal Processing

Ms. Neelma Naz

MS (Control Systems) EME, NUST Pakistan.
Discipline: Electrical Engineering

Department of Humanities and Basic

Sciences
Maqsood ul Hassan Khan Director Basic Sciences
MSc Cranfield University, UK
Aslam Bazmi Director Humanities
MA English Language and teaching, UK
Dr Sajid Ali
Ph.D. (Mathematics)
National University of Sciences and Technology
Quanita Kiran
Ph.D. (Mathematics - In Progress) National University of
Sciences and Technology

Aqeel Ahmad Qureshi

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Modeling and Simulation
Specialization: RF and Microwave Engineering

Dr Ibrar Hussain
Ph.D. (General Relativity)
National University of Sciences and Technology

Arshad Nazir
MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Telecommunication

Moin-ud-Din
M.Sc (Statistics), Punjab University
Specialization Area: Inferential Statistics Master of Computer
Sciences,SZABIST
Specialization Area: Software Engineering

Yasir Iqbal
MS (University of Gavle) Sweden
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Microwave Engineering

Atifa Kanwal
M.Phil (Applied Mathematics) Quaid-i-Azam University

Nasir Mahmood
MS (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics) China
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Embedded Systems, System on Chip (SOC)
Design and Verification
Mansoor Shaukat
MS (University of Southampton) UK
Discipline: Electronics
Specialization: Computer Systems, Pattern Recognition
Mr. Muhammad Shafique
MS Electrical Engineering Nanjing University of Science and
Technology, China
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Optical Engineering
Ahsan Azhar
MS (University of Gvle) Sweden
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: RF Measurement Systems

Uzma Tariq Abbasi

MA Islamic Studies, Manchester University UK
Muhammad Nadeem
M.Phil (High Energy Physics)
Quaid-e-Azam University
Saeed Afzal
M.Phil (Applied Mathematics)
International Islamic University
Ansar Shahzadi
M.Phil (Statistics) Quaid-e-Azam University
M Imran Malik
M.Phil (Physics,Superconductivity) Quaid-i-Azam University
Usman Khawar
MA English Punjab University
Muhammad Yousaf
M Phil (Economics) International Islamic University

Ms. Maira Islam

MS (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: RF and Microwave

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National and International Linkages

On the domestic front, SEECS has been quite successful, as
one of the pioneers, in knitting industry and academia into
a meaningful partnership and working in tandem on several
practical ideas for the mutual benefit. This has helped them
jointly propel the dormant conditions of our technology
and engineering education centers. SEECS is engaged in
various industrial projects through Corporate Advisory
Council (CAC). SEECS has always actively participated in CAC
university telecom forum. This has greatly facilitated the two
sides to share valuable inputs from each other and devise
improved strategies to achieve the goals of academia-industry
partnership. SEECS industry linkages have recently been
extended overseas and a handful of projects have already
been commenced in collaboration with US companies.
Purpose of these linkages is to expose students to practical
work experience in the industry and to familiarize them with
the opportunities that exist for careers in Computer Science.
Some very well renowned companies including Trgtech,
TechAccess, Bentley Systems, Buraaq Integrated Solutions,
BrightSpyre and Personforce offer summer projects and
provide professional and outstanding environment that offers
hands-on career experience.

Industrial Collaboration &

Professional Training Centres

SEECS professional credibility and its image as a catalyst to

a new paradigm shift in higher education, marked with an
increasing emphasis on creativity and innovation has attracted
to its premises some of the world class research laboratories,
as the coveted gifts from more leading companies. Some of
Industrial Collaboration R & D centers present in SEECS are as
follows:

IBM Linux Competency Center

TechAccess - NUST Research & Development Centre
Smart Web and Mobile Technologies SWAM
IP Technology Research Center
Tranchulas NUST Cyber Security Research Center
Rhodes and Schwarz Microwave Research Center
NRTC Resource Center

Students Support Facilities

Library
NUST SEECS houses a state-of-the-art library with rich
collection of books in the areas of electrical engineering and
computer science. It has established its repute in the student
community by providing excellent services and facilities
to fulfill information needs of its readers. The library has a
collection of over 11,500 volumes. It is equipped with the
latest computers to access the digital library of more than
23,000 research journals and 45000 online books. It has a
collection of over 10,000 volumes in the area of databases,
networking, e-commerce, object-oriented programming,
data communications, circuit analysis, antennas, digital signal
processing, microwave engineering, wireless communications,
satellite communications, fiber optic communications, mobile
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communications, digital design, control systems, mathematics,

physics, chemistry, management, Islam, Urdu and English
fiction, etc.

Lab Facilities

NUST SEECS provides well equipped laboratories facilitating

extension of training and research activities. The systems and
apparatus are maintained and kept updated by highly qualified
lab administration. All the labs are kept opened from 9am
till 9pm to facilitate and encourage maximum learning and
research activities.

Teaching and Research Facilities in

Electrical Engineering

Following are the research Labs established and managed by

Electrical Engineering Department. Electronics Systems Design
Automation (ESDA) Lab, Microwave Lab
Antenna Testing Lab, EMC / EMI Lab, IP Technology centre of
excellence, Core Communication and Networks Lab, Vision
Imaging & Signal Processing (VISPRO) Lab, Information,
communication and network security, Wireless and sensor
networks, FPGA/ASIC hardware design and development and
Next generation communication systems
Besides the research oriented Labs, the following teaching
labs have also been established that play a vital role in training
undergraduate students with the state-of-the-art electrical
and computer design and analysis techniques. Digital and
embedded systems lab, Electromechanical Systems, Basics
Electronics, Control Systems, Advanced Electronics, Microwave
Devices and Antenna, Digital Signal Processing lab and
Communication Systems Lab .

Teaching and Research Facilities in

Computing

Research facilities at Department of Computing include

HPC (High Performance Scientific Computing) Lab
DELSA (Data Engineering for Large Scale Applications) Lab
SSRG (Semantic Systems Research Group) Lab
OPTRA (Open Source Performance Testing Research and
Analysis)
SRG (Systems Research Group) Lab
SMART (Smart Machines and Robotics Technology) Lab
KTH - AIS (Applied Information Security) Lab
EMC (Centre of Excellence for Mobile Computing) Lab
(KBS) Knowledge Based Systems Lab
Ideas Lab
Besides these research-oriented labs, teaching and skill labs
have also been established which play a vital role in training
and development of students. These include:
Babbage Lab
Farabi Lab
Shirazi Lab
Turing Lab
Beruni Lab
General Purpose Lab
Media & Learning Lab
Professional trainings related to IBM and Open Source
technologies are conducted in the IBM Competency Center.

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SEECS

SEECS Student Bodies

Similar to any progressive and contemporary university,

NUST attaches considerable importance to the grooming

of young entrants as the leaders and managers of
tomorrow. They are afforded ample opportunities at
NUST SEECSF to acquire and polish various social and
professional skills. For this purpose, following vibrant
societies and clubs exist at SEECS. These societies help
students enrich their life experience and broaden their
outlook on important social and professional issues by
engaging them in a wide range of wholesome social,
cultural and intellectual activities throughout their stay at
SEECS.

Transport

NUST SEECS provides transport facility to its students, faculty

and staff. In the start of semester, the requirements for availing
this facility are shared with prospective commuters and routes
are determined according to the demand and the timely availability of transport is top priority of the school.

NUST SEECS Alumni

International Association for the Exchange of Students for

Technical Experience Islamabad
One World Youth Project Islamabad
NUST Entrepreneur Club
NUST SEECS ACM Student Chapter
NUST SEECS IEEE Student Branch
NUST SEECS IEEE Women In Engineering
NUST SEECS IEEE Robotics & Automation Society
NUST SEECS Computer Society of Pakistan
NUST SEECS Youth Entrepreneur Society

Career Development Office at SEECS

NUST SEECS we provide students sound academic foundation, with a focus on practical applications of knowledge and
research. This makes them action-oriented, with diverse interests and backgrounds to meet the demands of their prospective employers.
The objective of setting up a Career Development Office (CDO)
at SEECS is to facilitate placements and internships of the graduates of the Masters and Undergraduate programs, as well as
the latter are pursuit of higher studies. CDO offers counseling
and placement services and undertakes a wide range of activities including company presentations, on-campus jobs, open
house, job fairs, workshops on resume writing and interviewing skills, job search strategies etc. This helps the students and
the companies to evaluate options and make the right choice
matching with their respective needs.

NUST SEECS is an exceptional institution with regards to the academies geography of

Pakistan in the respect that it offers those individuals who have the will to endeavor, the
chance to take the first steps towards their professional aspirations and ambitions. Having
started and maintained my own startup NUSTBites I was amazed and impressed by the
support and encouragement I received from SEECS faculty, students and even staff. Therefore
for me it will always be the alma matter that guided and groomed me professionally, socially
and academically
Saad bin Khalid (BEE-1)
You want to be proud of yourself? Strive to be a part of SEECS. Yes, I really mean it. It wasnt
easy for me (or anyone in that case) to survive in SEECS but it sure was the best adventure of
my life and a milestone in achieving extraordinary goals. From fun, sports, recreational clubs
to projects, exams and lectures each day was a challenge in its own way which prepared me
for the life ahead creating remarkable memories along the way. I look back to the 4 years with
pride and awe.
Hira Jafri (BICSE 7)

The University you graduate from becomes your identity for lifetime and I am fortunate
enough to be identified as a graduate from one of the most prestigious schools of NUST.
SEECS has undoubtely been a hub for academic excellence from many years but for me as
an indidividual, it has not only provided me with quality academic qualification and a strong
professional start, but also many diverse opportunities to excel in every field of my talent and
interest. I personally feel, the scope of my experience and achivements would not be be this
vast, if I was not part of this multicultural, diverse and supportive college community. Having
represented Pakistan and NUST at various international forums, I can surely say that the level
of exposure you get here is equally competent and inline with international standards and
practises as long as your are willing to benefit from it. To me with all evens and odds, the four
year journey at NUST has been an amazing roller coaster ride!
Asim Mushtaq (BIT-11)

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Department of Computing (DoC) is the first department established at SEECS. Within a decade, DoC has become one of the
leading seats of learning in Computing. Students are prepared for the industry with emphasis on conceptual learning application
of knowledge. DoC collaborates with international and national institutes of repute and at the same time maintains a vibrant
relationship with the industry. Internship opportunities in industry and research groups are provided so that students get
opportunity to work on real-life projects. Graduates from our department have gone on to work for national and international
organisations of repute such as Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, etc.

Bachelors in Software Engineering

The BESE programme is designed to train students to become software engineers that are equipped to handle all phases of the
software development process. The core courses include Software Engineering, Requirements Engineering, Software Quality
Engineering, Software Project Management, etc.

Why join this programme?

The aim of the Bachelors in Software Engineering degree is to produce well-rounded software engineers who can fulfil the
demand for software researchers, academics and developers in Pakistan. While the study of software engineering has a lot in
common with computer science, software engineers learn much more about creating high-quality software in a systematic,
controlled, and efficient manner.

Associated Careers
With software permeating virtually all aspects of our work, a Software Engineering graduate has the option to work in many
different sectors such as software industry, telecommunication, finance, healthcare, transport, etc. Other engineering areas like
aeronautical, automotive, etc. also have increasing needs for software engineering. In addition, the SE programme develops a
strong background for pursuing higher education and research. Graduates from our programmes are studying and doing research
at some of the best universities and institutes around the world.

Scheme of Studies
Semester I
Semester II

Programme Code-605

Course Code Course Title

CS-100
Fundamentals of ICT

Credits Course Code

2-1
HU-101

Course Title
Islamic Studies

Credits
2-0

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

CS-212

Object Oriented Programming

3-1

MATH-161

Discrete Mathematics

3-0

EE-221

Digital Logic Design

3-1

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

MATH-111

Calculus-I
Fundamentals of Computer
Programming
Total

3-0

Supporting Science Elective I

3-0

3-1

General Education Elective-I

2-0

19

Total

17

CS-110

Semester III

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title

MATH-361
Probability and Statistics

Credits
3-0

Course Code Course Title

Credits
EE-321
Computer Architecture & Organization 3-1

CS-250
CS-220
MATH-222
SE-200

3-1
3-1
3-0
3-0
17

CS-260
SE-210

Data Structures & Algorithms

Database Systems
Linear Algebra
Software Engineering
Total

Semester V

Course Code
CS-330
HU-212
SE-311
EE-353
HU-222
SE-XXX

Course Title
Operating Systems
Technical & Business Writing
Software Requirements Engineering
Computer Networks
Professional Ethics
SE Elective-II
Total
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Credits
3-1
2-0
3-0
3-1
2-0
3-0
18

SE-XXX

Human Computer Interaction

Software Design and Architecture
Supporting Science Elective II
SE Elective-I
Total

Semester VI
Course Code
SE-312
SE-320
SE-321
SE-XXX
XXXX
XXXX

Course Title
Software Construction
Formal Methods
Software Quality Engineering
SE Elective III
General Education Elective II
Supporting Science Elective III
Total

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3-1
3-1
3-1
19

Credits
3-1
3-0
3-0
3-0
2-0
3-0
18

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Semester VII

SEECS

Course Code Course Title

SE-430
Software Project Management
MGT-271
Entrepreneurship
SE Elective IV
SE Elective V
General Education Elective -III
Senior Project
Total

SE-499

Credits
3-0
2-0
3-0

Semester VIII

Course Code
XXXX
XXXX
SE-499

3-0
3-0
0-3
17

Course Title
General Education Elective IV
SE Elective VI
Senior Project

Credits
3-0
3-1
0-3

Total
Grand Total

10
135

SE Elective Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CS-332

Distributed Computing

3-1

CS-482

System Incident Handling

3-0

EE-350

Data Communication

3-0

CS-344

Web Engineering

3-1

CS-423

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

3-1

CS-473

Theory of Intelligent Systems

3-1

CS-321

Advanced Database Systems

3-0

SE-301

Object Oriented Software Engineering

3-0

CS-340

Web Technologies-I

2-1

SE-490

Advanced Topics in Software Engineering

3-0

CS-381

Network Security

3-1

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

2-1

CS-443

E-Commerce and Solutions

3-0

CS-251

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

3-0

CS-370

Artificial Intelligence

3-1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CS-425

Management Information Systems

3-0

MATH-112

Calculus II

3-0

CS-490

Advanced Topics in Computing

3-0

EE-212

Basic Electronics

2-1

CS-271

Computational Logic

3-0

CH-101

Applied Chemistry

2-1

PHY-401

Advanced Physics

2-1

MATH-232

Complex Variables and Transforms

3-0

EE-201

Engineering Mechanics

3-0

MATH-221

Number Theory

3-0

CS-382

Fundamentals of Cryptography

3-0

EE-102

Basic Electrical Engineering

3-1

EE-215

Electronic Circuits & Devices

3-1

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

EE-414

Digital Electronics

3-1

MATH-133

Engineering Mathematics

3-0

MATH-234

Multivariable Calculus

3-0

EE-477

Analog and Digital Communication

3-1

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

Supporting Science Elective Courses

EE-322

Wireless Networks

3-0

CS-361

Computer Graphics

3-1

EE-430

Telecommunication Systems

3-0

CS-342

Mobile Computing

3-0

CS-424

Information Retrieval

3-0

EE-433

Digital Image Processing

3-1

CS-433

Applied Parallel Computing

2-1

CS-213

Advanced Programming

3-1

EE-232

Signals and Systems

3-1

EE-330

Digital Signal Processing

3-1

SE-440

Business Process Automation

3-0

SE-313

Design Patterns

2-1

SE-423

Software Metrics

3-0

SE-422

Software Testing

3-0

SE-431

Software Engineering Economics

3-0

CS-453

Programming Languages

3-0

CS-471

Machine Learning

3-1

CS-472

Natural Language Processing

3-0

Course Code Course Title

Credits

BIO-317

Computational Biology

3-0

HRM-441

Human Resource Management

2-0

BIO-215

Bioinformatics

3-0

MGT-175

Intellectual Property Rights

3-0

CS-352

Theory of Automata and Formal Languages

3-0

HU-103

Principles of Sociology

3-0

CS-322

RDBMS Using Oracle

2-1

HU-102

Psychology

3-0

CS-414

Advanced Java with emphasis on Internet

Applications

3-1

HU-104

English Literature

3-0

CS-441

Web Technologies-II

3-1

FIN-100

Principles of Accounting

3-0

CS-331

System Programming

2-1

CS-309

Computing and Society

3-0

CS-362

Multimedia Systems and Design

2-1

MGT-164

Introduction to Management

2-0

CS-334

Open Source Systems

3-1

HRM-240

Organizational Behavior

2-0

CS-380

Introduction to Computer Security

3-0

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

CS-481

Computer Forensics

3-1

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The BSCS programme is a new programme offered by SEECS. The aim of the degree is twofold: firstly to create well-rounded
computer scientists who will fulfil the demand for computer science researchers and software developers in Pakistan and
secondly to nurture entrepreneurship among the young computer scientists to promote innovation at a national level. The
emphasis of entrepreneurship in the programme will hopefully give birth to new developments in the field of computing. The
students of this programme will help in strengthening research projects in core computer science areas and bring new ideas for
establishing independent businesses that shall contribute towards the economy of the country.
The CS programme will contain mandatory courses in the areas of artificial intelligence, compiler construction, theory of
automata and formal languages, scientific computing and analysis of algorithms. In addition, the CS programme will contain
courses like Introduction to Management, Strategic Marketing and Management, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property,
Accounting and New Business Ventures to encourage entrepreneurship in the students.

Why join this programme?

The aim of the Bachelors in Computer Science degree is to produce well-rounded computer professionals who can create new
technologies and ideas and devise new ways to use computers. The degree in CS is the most flexible of degrees and can open
doors into the professional worlds of many other disciplines. Our CS programme serves those students who wish to proceed as
entrepreneurs or generalists in computing or who aspire to graduate study, research positions, or cross-disciplinary innovation.
This Programme develops skills in students for applying the concepts, principles, and practices in Computer Science for analysing
and solving real world problems to support industry and research and development. The students are provided effective personal
development and team-work skills for continuing professional growth and life-long learning and awareness of their social,
professional and ethical responsibilities in national and international environment.

Associated Careers
Computer Science graduates have a world of career opportunities before them. The CS professionals can generate and
implement creative solutions to difficult problems, as well as to train the next generation of computer scientists and software
professionals. They not only can work as entrepreneurs but also have the option to work as software developers and analysts in
many different sectors such as software industry, telecommunications, finance, healthcare etc.. In addition, the CS programme
develops a strong background for pursuing higher education and research. Graduates from our programme can study and do
research at the best universities and institutes around the world.

Scheme of Studies
Semester I

Programme Code-606
Semester II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CS-100

Fundamentals of ICT

2-1

MATH-112

Calculus II

3-0

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

MATH-161

Discrete Mathematics

3-0

CS-212

Object Oriented Programming

3-1

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

EE-221

Digital Logic Design

3-1

MATH-111

Calculus-I

3-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

CS-110

Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3-1

XXX

General Education Elective-I

2-0

Total

17

Total

19

Semester III

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-222

Linear Algebra

3-0

EE-321

Computer Architecture & Organization

3-1

CS-250

Data Structures & Algorithms

3-1

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

CS-220

Database Systems

3-1

CS-251

Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3-0

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

CS-235

Computer Organization and Assembly

Language

3-1

Total

17

www.nust.edu.pk

CS-260

CS Elective-I

3-1

Human Computer Interaction

3-0

Total

17

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Semester V

SEECS

Course
Code
CS-330

Semester VI

Course Title

Credits

Operating Systems

3-1

Course
Code
CS-370

SE-200

Software Engineering

3-0

CS-352

EE-353

Computer Networks

HU-222

Professional Ethics

MATH-333 Numerical Analysis

Total

Course Title

Credits

Artificial Intelligence

3-1
3-0

3-1

Theory of Automata and Formal

Languages

2-0

CS Elective II

3-0

3-1

CS Elective III

3-0

General Education Elective II

2-0

General Education Elective III

3-0

Total

18

17

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

General Education Elective V

2-0

CS-354

Compiler Construction

3-1

CS Elective V

3-1

CS Elective IV

3-0

CS Elective VI

3-0

General Education Elective -IV

3-0

Senior Project

0-3

Senior Project

0-3

Total

16

Total

12

CS-499

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Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BIO-215

Bioinformatics

3-0

EE-433

Digital Image Processing

3-1

BIO-317

Computational Biology

3-0

EE-477

Analogue and Digital Communications

3-1

CH-101

Applied Chemistry

2-1

FIN-100

Principles of Accounting

3-0

CS-213

Advanced Programming

3-1

HRM-240

Organizational Behaviour

2-0

CS-271

Computational Logic

3-0

HRM-441

Human Resource Management

2-0

Psychology

3-0

CS-309

Computing and Society

3-0

HU-102

CS-321

Advanced Database Systems

3-0

HU-103

Principles of Sociology

3-0

HU-104

English Literature

3-0

CS-322

RDBMS Using Oracle

2-1

MATH-112

Calculus II

3-0

CS-331

System Programming

2-1

MATH-133

Engineering Mathematics

3-0

CS-332

Distributed Computing

3-1

MATH-221

Number Theory

3-0

CS-334

Open Source Systems

3-1

MATH-232

Complex Variables and Transforms

3-0

CS-340

Web Technologies-I

2-1

MATH-234

Multivariable Calculus

3-0

CS-342

Mobile Computing

3-0

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

CS-344

Web Engineering

3-1

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

2-1

CS-352

Theory of Automata and Formal Languages

3-0

MGT-164

Introduction to Management

2-0

CS-361

Computer Graphics

3-1

CS-482

System Incident Handling

3-0

CS-362

Multimedia Systems and Design

2-1

CS-490

Advanced Topics in Computing

3-0

CS-380

Introduction to Computer Security

3-0

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

CS-381

Network Security

3-1

EE-102

Basic Electrical Engineering

3-1

CS-382

Fundamentals of Cryptography

3-0

EE-201

Engineering Mechanics

3-0

CS-414

Advanced Java with emphasis on Inter- 3-1

net Applications

EE-212

Basic Electronics

2-1

EE-215

Electronic Devices and Circuits

3-1

CS-423

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

3-1

EE-232

Signals and Systems

3-1

CS-424

Information Retrieval

3-0

EE-322

Wireless Networks

3-0

CS-425

Management Information Systems

3-0

MGT-175

Intellectual Property Rights

3-0

CS-433

Applied Parallel Computing

2-1

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

CS-441

Web Technologies-II

3-1

PHY-401

Advanced Physics

2-1

CS-443

E-Commerce and Solutions

3-0

SE-301

Object Oriented Software Engineering

3-0

CS-453

Programming Languages

3-0

SE-313

Design Patterns

2-1

CS-471

Machine Learning

3-1

SE-422

Software Testing

3-0

CS-472

Natural Language Processing

3-0

SE-423

Software Metrics

3-0

CS-473

Theory of Intelligent Systems

3-1

SE-431

Software Engineering Economics

3-0

CS-481

Computer Forensics

3-1

SE-440

Business Process Automation

3-0

EE-330

Digital Signal Processing

3-1

SE-490

3-0

EE-350

Data Communication

3-0

Advanced Topics in Software Engineering

EE-414

Digital Electronics

3-1

CS-251

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

3-0

EE-430

Telecommunication Systems

3-0

CS-370

Artificial Intelligence

3-1

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SEECS

MS and PhD in Computer Science

The aim of this degree programme is to create well-rounded computer scientists who can fulfil the demand for computer science
researchers, academics, and practitioners in Pakistan. Furthermore, this programme tends to target system-level approach for
the design of computing applications, so only highly-specialised, theoretically-sound, and practically-important courses will be
offered.
The main objective of the MSCS degree programme is to give its students a strong background in advanced topics of computer
science which will then be complemented with specialised postgraduate courses in areas of immense research and commercial
potential. This programme has been designed to produce highly-skilled professionals who would be trained computer science areas, namely Algorithms and Complexity, Architecture and Organisation, Operating Systems, Intelligent Information Management,
Graphics and Visual Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Web Technologies, and Software Engineering.

Why join this programme?

The Masters of Computer Science programme will provide a theoretical and in-depth perspective of the principles and practice
of emerging and classical software systems with an emphasis on hard core computer science aspects of these systems. The
coursework is structured in a way that will ensure that the students are equally capable of applying their knowledge and skills to
particular specialisation areas such as High Performance Computing, Data Management and Intelligent Software Systems. Based
on their learning and research interactions, MSCS students at Department of Computing get a unique exposure by visiting worldclass research labs, both for short and long-term projects.

Associated Careers
It is the first time NUST SEECS is offering MSCS degree programme. It is considered to be relatively unique and currently
unavailable within Pakistan since it targets system-level approach for the design of computing applications. In this programme,
highly-specialised, theoretically-sound, and practically-important courses will be offered. Graduates of this programme can
subsequently utilise their knowledge to pursue a PhD, get employment in relevant national and multinational companies/
industries, become entrepreneurs or research scientists.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code-613

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CS-813

Mathematical Methods for Computing

CS-850

Advanced Theory of Computation

CS-854

Advanced Algorithm Analysis

Total

Semester-II
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CS-837

Advanced Operating Systems

Elective I

Elective II

Total

Semester-III
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Elective III

Elective IV

Total

Semester-IV
Course Code

Course Title

CS-899

Thesis

Total

30

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Elective Courses
Course Title

Credits

Computer Systems

Software Design and Management

CS-830

Advanced Computer Architecture

CS-872

Ontology Engineering

CS-831

Parallel Computing

CS-773

Semantic Web

CS-832

Distributed Computing

CS-825

Information Retrieval

CS-833

Cloud Computing

CS-820

Advanced Database Concepts

CS-834

Scientific Computing

CS-821

Distributed Databases

CS-835

Numerical Simulation

CS-822

Data Mining

CS-836

Advanced Distributed Computing

CS-823

Advance Topics in Databases

CS-824

Web based Databases

CS-877

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Intelligent Information Systems

CS-871

Machine Learning

3-0

CS-881

Computer Security Architecture

3-0

Graphics and Visual Computing

S-882

Advanced Information Security

3-0

CS-862

Advanced Image Processing

CS-842

Rich Internet Applications

3-0

CS-866

Information Visualization

CS-885

Data Security and Privacy

3-0

CS-864

Scientific Visualization

IT-807

Cryptography and Security Mechanisms

3-0

CS-865

Ubiquitous and Autonomic Computing

CS-853

Formal Methods

Security and Applications

CS-880

Information Assurance

3-0

CS-810

Advanced Requirements Engineering

3-0

CS-840

Software Verification

3-0

CS-811

Component-based Software Engineering 3-0

CS-812

Object Oriented Analysis & Design

3-0

CS-841

Software Quality Engineering

3-0

SE-860

Advanced Software Engineering

3-0

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MS and PhD in Information Technology

The MS (IT) degree aims to equip graduates with a range of technical, business and behavioural skills needed for the successful
implementation and management of Information Technology in todays business environment. Graduates of the programme
take appropriate IT professional positions in industry and organisations, or pursue higher education and research in related
disciplines.

Why join this programme?

The Masters of Information Technology curriculum inculcates advance knowledge of information and communication technology.
It is an ideal choice for a student who wishes to enhance his/her expertise with specialist IT knowledge. Based on their learning
and research interactions, MSIT students at Department of Computing get a unique exposure by visiting world-class research
labs, both for short and long-term projects.

Associated Careers
The graduates of our MSIT programme have gone on to achieve success in both industry and research in Information Technology
and Computing. They attribute their success to the high quality of teaching and emphasis on research activities. The graduates
are working in various national and multinational IT firms as research scientists, managers, business analysts, network system
analysts, and a few of them are successful technology entrepreneurs.

Programme Code-600

Semester I
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CS-820

Advanced Database Concepts

CS-812

Object Oriented Analysis & Design

EE-981

Network Switching and Routing

Total

Semester II
Object-oriented Technologies
CS-841

IT-852

Software Testing & Quality Engineering

OO Technologies Elective

Mathematical Methods of IT

Total

Network Technologies
CS-820

Advanced Database Concepts

CS-812

Object Oriented Analysis & Design

EE-981

Network Switching & Routing

Total

Databases Technologies
Course Code

Course Code

CS-821

Distributed Databases

DB Technologies Elective

Mathematical Methods of IT

Total

IT-852

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CS-801

IT-852

E-commerce Engineering

E-Commerce Technologies Elective

Mathematical Methods of IT

Total

SEECS

E-Commerce Technologies

Semester-III
Object Oriented Technologies
OO Technologies Elective 1

OO Technologies Elective 2

Network Technologies
IT-853

Advanced Networks Security

Network Technologies Elective

Total

Databases Technologies
CS-823

Advanced Topics in Databases

DB Technologies Elective

Total

E-Commerce Technologies
IT-802

Planning and Designing E-commerce Projects

E-Commerce Technologies Elective

Total

Semester-IV
CS-899

MS Thesis

Total

30

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Course Code Course Title

Credit

IT-815

Graph Theory and Algorithms

O O Technologies Track

Course Code Course Title

Credit

Database Technologies Track

CS-800

Strategic Information Management

CS-832

CS-800

Strategic Information Management

CS-832

Distributed Computing

CS-822

Distributed Computing
Advanced OO Design and
Implementation
Data Mining

CS-824

Web-based Databases

IT-855

Logical & Formal Methods

CS-826

Object Oriented Databases

CS-836

Advance Distributed Computing

CS-836

Advance Distributed Computing

IT-817

Enterprise OO Technologies

CS-855

Logical & Formal Methods

CS-831

CS-822

Data Mining

CS-885

Data Security & Privacy

CS-885

Parallel Computing
Artificial Intelligence & Machine
Learning
Data Security & Privacy

CS-831

Parallel Computing

SE-860

Advanced Software Engineering

CS-803

Internet Marketing

SE-816

CS-877

Network Technologies Track

E-commerce Technologies Track

IT-800

Strategic Information Management

CS-800

Strategic Information Management

IT-860

Advanced Data Communication

CS-832

Distributed Computing

IT-874

Wireless Sensor Networks

CS-841

Software Testing Quality Engineering

IT-875

QOS for Networks

CS-822

Data Mining

IT-876

Network Design & Management

CS-804

E-commerce Laws and Regulations

IT-877

Advanced Computer Networks

CS-885

Data Security & Privacy

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The Masters in Information Security (MS-IS) program aims to produce highly-skilled professionals who are trained in three
important areas of information security, namely Network Security, Computer Security, and Data Security. In addition to the
focus on information security management and technical principles, another distinguishing aspect of the MS-IS program is the
application of information security to research and development in advanced computer and communication systems.

Why join this programme?

Information security is one of the most essential requirements for an information-based economy of the future. Organisations
and people that use and depend on information technology must ensure that their systems are not compromised and exploited
by attackers. This programme will expose the students to the advanced technologies in attacking computer and communication
systems as well as preventing attacks. Students will have a solid foundation to conduct research and development in new security
technologies which will give them a competitive advantage in the industry. It should be noted that this degree is intellectually
challenging and students with a passion for problem solving using mathematics and/or computer programming will find this
course very interesting and rewarding.

Associated Careers

The MS-IS degree can create opportunities for employment as security consultants in major public service sectors, such as
telecommunications and banking, as well as employment within specialist information security research and development
companies (both local and foreign).

MS Coursework
Semester I
Semester II
Course Code Course Title
IS-820
IS-821
IS-842
IS-841
IS-852

Credits

Computer Security (Core)

Advanced Network/Web Security
(Core)
Applied Cryptography (Core for
Stream 1)
Advanced Mathematics for
Cryptography (Core for Stream 2)
Data Communication Networks &
Security (Core for Stream 3)

Course Code

IS-830

IS-843

IS-851

Programme Code-630

Course Title
Information Security Management
(Core)
Advanced Cryptography (Core for
Stream 2)
Secure Communications (Core for
Stream 3)

Elective

Elective

Credits
3
3
3

Semester III
Course
Code

Course Title

Credits
Students will take two subjects each

Elective
Elective
Thesis
IS-899

Research Thesis

Electives
IS-844

Cryptanalysis

IS-826

IS-810

Secure Coding

IS-856

IS-822

Wireless Network Security

IS-855

Information Security Project

Management
Cyber Warfare
Access Control and Database
Security
Information Hiding

IS-823

IS-854

Advanced Web Security

IS-853

Cloud Computing Security

IS-833

IT Law and Computer Forensics

Vulnerability Exploitation &
Defense
IT Security Evaluation & Auditing

EE-852

Information and Coding Theory

IS-824

Biometrics

CE-863

Analysis of Stochastic Systems

Course Code Course Title

IS-825

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Credits

IS-831

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SEECS

Department of Electrical Engineering

The Electrical Engineering (EE) department at NUST SEECS currently offers an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering
with various specialisations and a strong post-graduate program leading to PhD in Electrical Engineering. The EE department
offers a broad range of EE courses, both elementary and advanced, spanning the whole gamut of EE disciplines including areas
such as electronics, electrical machines, power engineering, control systems, computer systems, communication systems and
networks.
The EE department aims to achieve academic and research leadership in its subject area through its well-designed curriculum
(that emphasizes conceptual understanding and fosters creativity) coupled with its strong focus on research, innovation, and
industry-liaison. NUST SEECS also strongly emphasizes on imbibing the graduates with sound professional ethics.

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering encompasses a broad spectrum of knowledge areas including Electronics (Digital and Analogue), Signal
Processing and Communication Systems, Controls Systems and Robotics, Electromagnetic & Electro-optics, Electrical Energy
Generation and Distribution.
The Electrical Engineering department at SEECS prepares the students to become professional electrical engineers who are
proficient in applying the knowledge acquired at SEECS in core electrical engineering disciplines to solve practical engineering
problems.

Why join this programme?

In the contemporary world, applications of electronics and electrical engineering are both diverse and pervasive. By joining the
Electrical Engineering programme you take the first step in becoming a member of an elite group of specialists who will always
have a niche area of knowledge which shall never get redundant. The programme is especially prominent for the following
reasons:
Strong focus on teaching excellence
Strong focus on incorporating practical skills in lab work and on fostering research and innovation
Increased job opportunities for SEECS graduates due to greater market acceptance

Associated Careers
Electrical and electronic engineering graduates are in demand in a number of industries-broadcast communications, mobile
communications, optical communications, integrated circuit design, instrumentation, medical engineering, avionics, consumer
electronics and computer networking, to name but a few. Graduates can also pursue research, as PhD students, or join industrial
laboratories.

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Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code: 604

Semester-II

Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

MATH-101

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

3-0

EE-111

Linear Circuit Analysis

3-1

ME-104

Engineering Drawing

0-1

ME-100

Engineering Mechanics

3-0

HU-100

English

2-0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

CS-113

Introduction to Programming

1-1

ME-105

Workshop Practice

0-1

MATH-121

Linear Algebra and ODEs

3-0

MATH-106

Multivariable & Vector

Calculus

3-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

CS-212

Object Oriented
Programming (OOP)

3-1

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

Total

17

Total

17

Semester-III

Credits

Semester-IV

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

EE-221

Digital Logic Design

3-1

EE-232

Signals and Systems

3-1

CS-250

Data Structures and Algorithms

3-1

EE-215

Electronic Devices and

Circuits

3-1

EE-211

Electrical Network Analysis

3-1

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

Credits

ME-102

Thermodynamics

2-0

EE-222

Microprocessor Systems

3-1

MATH-232

Complex Variables and Transforms

3-0

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

Total

17

Total

17

Semester V

Semester VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Title

Credits

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

EE-371

Linear Control Systems

3-1

EE-260

Electrical Machines

3-1

EE-330

Digital Signal Processing

3-1

EE-313

Electronic Circuit Design

3-1

ECO-130

2-0

EE-351

Communication Systems

3-1

EE-241

Electromagnetic Field Theory

3-0

EE-383
EE-XXX
CS-XXX

Engineering Economics
Instrumentation and
Measurements
Elective-I
General Education
Elective III
Total

Total

Course Code

18

Semester VII

3-1
3-X
3-0
17

Semester VIII

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

OTM-455

Engineering Project Management

2-0

HU222

Professional Ethics

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

EE499

Senior Design Project-II

0-4

EE-498
EE-XXX
CS-XXX
EE-XXX
CS-XXX

Senior Design Project-I

0-2

MGT271

Entrepreneurship

Elective II

3-X

XXXXX

University Elective

Elective III

3-X

Elective-V

0-X

Elective-IV

3-X

EEXXX
CSXXX
EE-XXX
CS-XXX

Elective Lab

0-X

Total

11-X

EE-XXX
CS-XXX
Total

15-X

SEECS

Course Code

Elective Courses
At the end of first year, the sequence of elective courses for different streams may be announced. The students may choose one
of the offered streams. The finalized streams will be decided by the department depending upon the number of students in each
stream.
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Elective Courses for BE in Electrical Engineering (BEE)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-384

Digital Instrumentation

3-1

CE-185

Basic Civil Engineering

3-1

EE-385

Industrial Electronics

3-1

CS-220

Database Systems

3-1

EE-411

CMOS Analog Circuits Design

3-0

CS-251

Design & Analysis of Algorithms

3-0

EE-412

VLSI Circuit Design

3-0

CS-435

Parallel & Distributed Processing

3-1

EE-414

Digital Electronics

3-1

CS-470

Machine Learning

3-0

EE-415

Opto-Electronics

3-1

CS-474

Computer Vision

2-1

EE-421

Digital System Design

3-1

EE-423

Embedded System Design

3-1

CS-475

Computer Vision

3-0

EE-316

Operational Amplifier Applications

3-1

EE-428

Industrial Process Control

3-1

EE-317

Integrated Circuits

3-0

EE-441

Microwave ICs Design

3-0

EE-318

Solid State Electronics

3-0

EE-442

Microwave Devices

3-1

EE-332

Linear Systems and Signal Processing

3-0

EE-443

Electromagnetic Compatibility

3-0

EE-463

Digital Image Processing

3-0

Fundamentals of High Voltage

Engineering

3-0

EE-333
EE-341

Transmission Lines, Antennas and

Wave Propagation

3-1

EE-464

Power Systems Protection

3-0

EE-465

Microwave Engineering

3-1

Power Economics and Management

3-0

EE-342

EE-466

Advanced Electrical Machines

3-1

EE-343

Transmission Lines, Waveguides

3-1

EE-344

Wave Propagation and Antennas

3-1

EE-472

Industrial Control and Automation

3-0

EE-356

Wireless Communication

3-0

EE-474

Advanced Control Systems

3-0

EE-357

Computer and Communication

Networks

3-1

EE-475

Power System Operation and

Control

3-0

EE-361

Analysis and Design of Electric

Machines

3-0

EE-476

System Identification

3-0

EE-481

Robotics-II

3-0

EE-363

Power Transmission

3-0

EE-482

Electric Drives

3-0

EE-364

Power Distribution and Utilization

3-0

EE-491

Radar Systems

3-1

EE-365

Renewable Energy Systems

3-0

EE-493

Power Engineering

3-0

Applied Control & Navigation

Systems

3-0

EE-366
EE-367

Electrical Power Transmission &

Distribution

3-1

EE-368

Power Electronics

EE-369

EE-497

Power Engineering Lab

0-1

SE-200

Software Engineering

3-0

3-1

CS-330

Operating Systems

3-1

Power Electronics

3-0

EE-321

EE-372

Digital Control Systems

3-1

Computer Architecture & Organisa- 3-1

tion

EE-374

Optimal Control

3-0

EE-444

Antenna Design

3-0

EE-375

Introduction to Adaptive Control

3-1

EE-451

Mobile Communication Systems

3-0

EE-376

Stochastic Control

3-1

EE-452

Satellite Communication Systems

3-0

EE-455

Optical Fibre Communication

3-0

EE-377

Multivariable Control

3-1

EE-378

Introduction to Non-linear Control

3-0

EE-458

Broadband Technologies

3-0

EE-381

Robotics-I

3-1

EE-461

Power System Analysis and Design

3-0

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This programme aims to produce highly-skilled professionals focused on productive research and development in the vast
domain of electrical and electronics engineering. The postgraduate programme in electrical engineering at SEECS will allow
motivated researchers to expend their knowledge base and acquire new skills in analysis and problem solving, creating
challenging opportunities for a rewarding research career. The programme has been devised keeping in view the latest
market demands and it encompasses a broad area covering advanced digital and analogue electronics, communication,
signal processing, multimedia and computer vision, advanced controls of robotics and microelectronics / nanoelectronics.
Currently, five areas of specialisation are being offered at the department. These include Digital System & Signal Processing,
Telecommunication & Computer Networks, Power Electronics & Controls, RF & Microwaves and Electronic Material & Devices.
The number of elective courses will be offered during the second and third semesters, depending upon the students interest and
availability of specialist faculty.

Why join this programme?

By joining the Electrical Engineering programme at NUST-SEECS, you become part of a dynamic research community that is
actively pursuing solutions for important contemporary problems in a variety of research areas. The postgraduate programme at
the EE department of SEECS is especially prominent for the following reasons:
Vibrant research community that encourages and expects excellence
Increased options for SEECS graduates to participate/ engage in diverse research areas as active members of various SEECS
research groups
Frequent seminars/workshops on various research topics
Opportunities for research commercialisation and expert entrepreneurial mentoring

Associated Careers
Electrical Engineers contribute to the development of a wide range of technologies. They design, develop, test and supervise the
deployment of electrical systems and electric devices. They may work on design of sub-micron Digital and Analogue Integrated
Circuits, DSP and Computer Vision Algorithms, Telecommunication Systems, the operation of electric power stations or the
electrical control of industrial machinery. Students can subsequently utilise their knowledge to either pursue an advanced
research degree (MPhil or PhD) or seek employment in technology companies, both local and foreign.

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Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MSEE- DSSP)

SEECS

Semester I

Semester II

Course
Code
EE-800

Course Title

Credits

Course Title

Credits

Course
Code
EE-836

Stochastic Systems

Advanced Digital Image Processing

EE-831

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

XX-XXX

Elective - I

EE-823

Advanced Digital System Design

XX-XXX

Elective II

Total

09

Total

09

Semester III

Semester IV

Course
Code
XX-XXX

Course Title

Credits

Elective III

XX-XXX

Elective IV

Total

06

Course
Code
EE-999

Course Title

Credits

Masters Thesis

06

Total

06

Elective Courses
Course
Code
EE 839

Course Title

Credits

EE 832

Pattern Recognition

Adaptive Filters

EE 938

Advanced Topics in Signal Processing 3

EE 822

ASIC Design Methodology

EE 933

Time Frequency Analysis

EE 821

Advanced Embedded System Design

EE 924

EE 991

Detection and Estimation

EE 827

EE 932

Speech Processing

EE 922

Advanced VLSI Design

Analog/Digital Circuit Design and IC
Design
System on Chip Architecture

EE 936

Multirate Systems and Filter banks

Advanced Topics in Computer Vision
and Image Processing
Computer Vision

EE 926

System validation

CSE 811

Advanced Computer Architecture

EE 833

DSP Hardware System Design

EE 937
CS 867

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Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MSEE- T&CN)

Semester II

Course
Code
EE-800

Course Title

Credits

Stochastic Systems

3-0

Course
Code
EE-851

EE-852

Information and Coding Theory

3-0

CSE-820

Advanced Computer Networks

3-0

Total

09

Semester III

Credits

XX-XXX

Course Title
Advanced Digital Communication
Systems
Elective - I

XX-XXX

Elective II

3-0

Total

09

3-0

SEECS

Semester I

3-0

Semester IV

Course
Code
XX-XXX

Course Title

Credits

Elective III

3-0

XX-XXX

Elective IV

3-0

Total

06

Course
Code
EE-999

Course Title

Credits

Masters Thesis

06

Total

06

Elective Courses
Course
Code
EE-981

Course Title

Credits

Network Switching and Routing

CSE-879

Network Performance Analysis

EE-889

Advanced Wireless Networks

EE-883

Wireless Sensors and Mesh Networks

EE-983

Advanced Topics in Networks

EE-886

Photonic Networks

EE-885

Cognitive Radio Networks

EE-854

Optical Communication Systems

EE-853

Advanced Wireless Communication

EE-953

Advanced Data Communication Systems

Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MSEE- PE &C)

Semester I

Semester II

Course
Code
EE-800

Course Title

Credits

Course Title

Credits

Course
Code
XX-XXX

Stochastic Systems

Elective II

EE-871

Linear Control Systems

XX-XXX

Elective III

XX-XXX

Elective - I

XX-XXX

Elective IV

Total

09

Total

09

Semester III

Semester IV

Course
Code
XX-XXX

Course Title

Credits

Elective V

XX-XXX

Elective VI

Total

06

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Course
Code
EE-999

Course Title

Credits

Masters Thesis

06

Total

06

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Elective Courses
Course Title

Credits

Course
Code
EE-873

Fuzzy Control

Advanced Power Electronics

EE-874

Adaptive Control

EE-815

Physical Electronics

EE-875

Discrete Time Control Systems

EE-816

Electronic Devices

EE-876

Robotics

EE-817

Microwave Integrated Circuit Design

EE-877

Mobile Robotics

EE-818

Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems

Power Electronics and Electric Drives
EE
Advanced Semiconductor Device
Theory
Advanced Topics in Electronics

EE-878

System Identification

EE-879

EE-971

EE-972

Robust Control
Modeling & Simulation of Dynamic
Systems
Advanced Digital Control Systems

EE-973

EE-974

EE-975

EE-976

Course
Code
EE-813

Course Title

Credits

Microchip Fabrication Technology

EE-814

EE-901
EE-903
EE-904
EE-819
EE-862
EE-863
EE-864
EE-865
EE-861
EE-872

Sensors and Transducers

Power System Operation and
Control
Power Systems Analysis
Advanced Machines
Power Generation Operation and
Control
Alternating Current Electrical
Machines and Drives
Optimal Control

3
3

EE-977

Control System Optimization

Networked & Embedded Control
Systems
Robust & Multivariable Control
Systems
Optimal & Multivariable Control
Systems
Nonlinear Control Systems

EE-978

Advanced Robotics

EE-979

Advanced Topics in Control Systems

3
3
3

Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MSEE- RF & MW)

Semester I

Semester II

Course
Code
EE-841

Course Title

Credits

Antennas and Wave Propagation

EE-843
EE-847

Course Title

Credits

Electromagnetic Theory
Microwave Transmission Lines and
Waveguides
Microwave Engineering

Course
Code
EE-844

EE-947

Microwave Devices and Systems

XX-XXX

Elective I

Total

09

Total

09

Semester III

Semester IV

Course
Code
XX-XXX

Course Title

Credits

Elective II

XX-XXX

Elective III

Total

06

Course
Code
EE-999

Course Title

Credits

Masters Thesis

06

Total

06

Elective Courses
Course
Code
EE-842

Course Title

Credits

Microwave Communication System Design

EE-831

Advanced Digital Signal Processing

EE-851

Advanced Digital Communication Systems

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This newly started graduate program will provide a design

space for mixing and matching of diverse disciplines and
research areas thus creating disruptive technologies at the
innovative edge of psychology, information technology, graphic
design, storytelling and drama.
It will provide a practical forum to look beyond the obvious, to
ask questions not yet asked and to provide innovative solutions that could dramatically improve the way people learn
- not only for those who go to a school but also those who
cannot attend a conventional school.
Educational innovation, driven by a need for continuing education in the labor force, is transforming the global industrial
landscape. Moreover, this need has also put a lot of stress on
producing dynamic and diverse educational entrepreneurs as
well as researchers who can steer the next revolution in education. We are the first program in Pakistan that will address the
deficiency of such individuals and aim to create graduates with
the ability to Learn, Think, Apply, Innovate and Educate.

Why join this programme?

We have about 5 million adults in Punjab who go to high

school, but there are more than 8 million adults who dropout
before entering high school. This inequality is becoming more
pronounced as the times passes. Inequality in education,
in opportunities and in financial status of families is linked
to disturbing indicators in a society. This is like a time bomb
which is ticking not only for the poor but also for the neighboring rich. The planners have never thought that the poor will
never be able to send their children to high school - the school
should reach out to their children (at different times) when-

ever they needed it. Not only the school should reach out, it
should provide free textbooks, the required stationary, and
more importantly a personalized pedagogy for each learner;
fast learners can move swiftly while slow learners are provided
additional tools to support their learning. Moreover, we should
not forget that the school should only deliver the content
needed by the children. The local software industry is swiftly
moving towards design of mobile educational applications and
games. Currently there is no pedagogical grounding which can
provide a framework for designing interactive applications.
The proposed MS program will enable our graduates to take
advantage of the billion dollar emerging industry dealing with
edutainment.

Associated Careers

The objectives of proposed MS in ITE are to develop entrepreneurial innovations in educational practice, to evaluate technologys impact on learning and development and to excel in
designing interactive media content and learning applications.
The graduates of this MS program will be suitable and sought
after in the following industry:
1. Interactive text book design
2. Schools
3. Games and interactive media
4. Online education companies
5. Instructional designer, online training
6. Animation development, childrens and adults educational
television network
7. Educational start-ups
8. War games design and development

MS Coursework

Programme Code-614

Core Courses
Course
Code
PSY-811

Course Title

Credits

Psychology of Learning & Cognition

ITE-811

Role of Technology in Education

ITE-801

Learning through Pedagogy & Technology

ITE-802

Universal Design for Learning

ITE-812

Design of Learning Interfaces

ITE-899

Thesis

Elective Courses
Course
Code
ITE-803

Course Title

Credits

Pedagogy of the Oppressed: Critical Thinking

ITE-821

Innovative Entrepreneurship in Education

ITE-813

Design of Games for Learning

ITE-831

Advanced Topics in Education (Seminar Course)

ITE-832

Navigating Pakistans Educational Landscape (Seminar Course)

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MS Innovative Technologies in Education

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School of Chemical and Materials Engineering

(SCME), Islamabad

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SCME

School of Chemical and Materials Engineering

School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) commenced its programmes in 2006, and currently offering undergraduate
and postgraduate degree programmes in the twin disciplines of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering. In line with the
futuristic vision of NUST imparting quality education, maiden undergraduate programmes in the fields of Chemical and Materials
Engineering were launched in the year 2008. Presently, the school has 488 students of which more than 170are pursuing degrees
at the MS and PhD levels.
An important element of the undergraduate programme is the industrial design project, aimed at strengthening their
understanding of engineering fundamentals and to develop their advanced engineering skills. The project also develops new
outreach activities to inspire promising scholars to study at the University. At a higher level, these industrial design projects may
contribute in making vital equipment inventions.
The School enjoys reciprocal ties with universities in Europe, China and the ASEAN countries, and continues to forge stronger
links with the academia and research communities across the world. In this regard, an MoU has been signed with INPT Toulouse,
France, a leading university in the field of Simulation and Modelling of Fluid Dynamics. Our Materials Engineering Department
is also collaborating in terms of students and teachers exchange with Institute of Materials (IMN) Nantes University, France.
Several significant industrial projects are at hand, involving private and strategic partners. This is envisioned to provide a
framework for present and future collaboration between academia and the industry and to make an important contribution
towards revitalizing the industrys capability. It is due to this conviction that university-industry linkage is being forged at SCME in
line with prevalent higher education policy.
SCME has a strong tradition of holding seminars and talks on contemporary topics of interest; both in the specific fields of study
pursued at the School and areas of wider significance. Internationally recognized faculty involved in cutting-edge contemporary
research together with well-equipped, state-of-the-art labs and learning resources provide an ideal setting for professional
growth. We encourage, support and celebrate exceptional approaches to teaching that excite and inspire engineering students in
a supportive and challenging environment.

Research and Development

SCME has attracted world-class faculty due to its conducive research environment, including graduates from the worlds leading
institutions like Oxford, Imperial College, Gothenburg, Manchester and many others. Internationally recognized faculty, coupled
with well-equipped state-of-the-art labs and learning resources, provide an ideal setting for professional growth. As a result, the
faculty has been receiving attractive research grants and support awards both from local and foreign sponsors. Students are fully
supported and financed for initiatives in research activities. It provides opportunity of foreign research experience / research
scholars interaction with students through split research programmes and faculty-invited programmes.

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Chemical Engineering Laboratories

Fluid mechanics lab
Thermodynamics lab
Unit operation lab
Particulate technology lab
Instrumentation and process control lab
Chemical reaction engineering lab
Simulation lab
Fuel and combustion lab
Organic & Inorganic chemistry lab
Physical chemistry lab
Polymer lab

Materials Engineering Laboratories

Research Facilities in SCMEFluid mechanics lab

High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC)
Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS)
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)
Thermal Gravimetric / Differential Thermal Analyzer (TG/DTA)
Gel Permeation Chromatograph (GPC)
Micro Calorimeter
Bomb Calorimeter
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Atomic Force Microscope
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
BET Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer
Particle Size Analyzer

Scanning electron microscopy lab

Mechanical testing lab
Corrosion lab
Composites lab
Surface engineering lab
Thermal transport lab
Heat treatment lab
Nano synthesis lab
Sample preparation lab
Microscopy lab

Patents

SCME in its short existence has been credited with the acceptance of four patents (SI No 140915, 104916, 104917 and 139821)
in the area of filament Wound Structures, Particles, Composites, Shockwave/ Seismic Absorbance Materials and a method of
tackling erosive burning in high C/D rocket motors. Another patent on the subject of radiation modification of color and clarity in
gemstones, precious and semi-precious gemstones is filed by a faculty member.

Publications

During the last year, over 30 research papers were presented at national and international conferences of high repute and over54
papers were published in journals with high impact factor ratings. The School promotes sharing of knowledge and exchange of
research at all levels. With this objective in view, the school has recently published four books with VDM, a lead international
publisher. The books are available at amazon.com. Publications include:
Renewable Technologies: Thermionic Energy Conservation
Anti-blast Nano-polymer for Structural Retrofit
Ablative Nano Composites
High Strength Composites

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Laboratories and Infrastructure

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SCME Milestones

Indigenous Windmill Rotor Fabrication

Carbon Nanotubes
Fast-track Bio-diesel Production
Carbon Fibre Composites
Advanced Bio-materials

Nano-membranes
Fabrication and characterization of CdTe thin films for
semiconductors radiation detectors

Carcinogen-free Radiation Compatible Polymers

Value-addition in Gems
Development of low cost eco-friendly inhibitors

Faculty Profile
Dr Muhammad Mujahid Dean/Principal
DPhil (University of Oxford) UK
Specialisation: Nano/Bio Materials, Characterisation Electron
Microscopy

Department of Chemical Engineering

Dr Arshad Hussain, HoD
PhD (OVG University) Germany
Specialisation: Membrane Technology

Dr Abdul Qadeer Malik,

PhD (University of Essex) UK
Specialisation: Physical Chemistry (Kinetics)

Dr Habib Nasir
PhD (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Specialisation: Molecular Nanotechnology

Dr. Arshad Chugtai

PhD (University of Birmingham) UK
Specialisation: Chemical Reaction Engineering, Pollution
abatement, Fischer Tropes Reaction

Dr Noman Ul Haq
PhD (Kyungpook National University) Korea
Specialisation: Polymer/Membrane Technology

Dr Shaneela Nosheen
PhD (University of Connecticut) USA
Specialisation: Inorganic Chemistry

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Engr M Waqas Anjum

MSc (Chalmers University of Technology) Sweden
Specialisation: Suitable Process Engineering

Dr. Erum Pervaiz

PhD (School of Chemical and Materials Engineering NUST)
Pakistan
Specialisation: Thermodynamics, Reaction Engineering, Fluid
Mechanics, Nano Materials Synthesis and Characterization

Ms. Monazza Sarwar

MSc (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Specialization: Organic Synthesis (Heterocycles)

Engr. Imran-Ullah Khan

MS Chemical Engineering (Karl Stad University) Sweden
Specialization: Pulp, Paper and Surface Treatment Technology

Mr. Muhammad Nouman Aslam Khan

MS Mathematics (COMSATS) Pakistan
Specialization: Fuzzy Algebra

Engr. Waqas Cheema

MS Chemical Engineering (University of Nottingham) UK
Specialization: Renewable Energy and Desalination Water
Treatment

Engr. Mehwish Batool

MS Chemical Engineering (Punjab University) Pakistan
Specialization: Polymers

Engr. M Waqas Yaqub

MS Engg Management (NUST) Pakistan

Engr. Syed Amir Ali Shah

MS Chemical Engineering (Chalmers University of Technology)
Sweden
Specialization: Heat and Environment
Engr. Syed Rafay Hussain Jaffery
MS Petroleum Engineering (University of Technology) Malaysia
Specialization: Enhanced Oil Recovery, Trilling Fluids and
Simulation

Engr. Zaib Jahan

BE Chemical (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Engr. Nouman Ahmed
BE Chemical (Punjab University) Pakistan
Engr. Ayesha Raza
BE Chemical (NUST) Pakistan
Engr. Iqra Shakeel
BE Chemical (NUST) Pakistan

Department of Materials Engineering

Dr. Muhammad Shahid, HoD
PhD, Materials (University of Manchester) UK
Specialization: Corrosion and Protection

Dr. Haris Masood Ansari

PhD, Materials (The Ohio State University, Columbus OH) USA
Specialization: Thin film deposition & Nano-materials fabrication

Dr. Nasir Mahmood Ahmad

PhD, Polymer Science & Technology (University of Manchester)
UK
Specialization: Polymerization reactors; Stimuli-responsive
polymers and colloids; Polymer coatings for anti-corrosion;
Polymer membrane for water treatments/purification.

Dr. Khurram Yaqoob

PhD, Materials (University of Paris East) France
Specialization: Phase Transformation

Dr. Iftikhar H Gul

PhD, Physics (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Specialization: Nano-particle Characterization
Dr. Amir Habib
PhD, Analytic and Technical Chemistry (Vienna University of
Technology) Austria
Specialization: Nanotechnology
Dr. Ahmad Nawaz Khan
PhD, Materials Science (National Taiwan University of Sciences
and Technology)Taiwan
Specialization: Polymer/Filler composites and nanocomposites, Polymer gels and aerogels, Polymer Processing.
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Dr. Zakir Hussain

PhD, Chemistry (Technical University of Braunschweig) Germany
Specialization: Display technologies, Sensors

Dr. Muhammad Israr Qadir

PhD, Materials Science and Nanotechnology (Linkping University) Sweden
Specialization: Nanostructured Materials; Nanoscale Device
Fabrication
Dr. Shahzad Hussain
PhD, Electrical and Electronic (University of Leeds, UK)
Specialization: Semiconductor transistors, sensors and solar
cells

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Dr Iram Mahmood
PhD (Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)
China
Specialisation: Chemical Engineering

Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi

PhD (University of Groningen) Netherlands
Specialisation: Product Technology

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Engr. Nabeel Ahmad

MS (Kiel University) Germany
Specialization: Materials Engineering

Engr. Mohammad Irfan

MS, Materials (Hanyang University) South Korea
Specialization: Bionano Engineering

Engr. Muhammad Rashid Fiaz

ME (Katholic University Leuven) Belgium
Specialization: Materials Engineering

Engr. Muhammad Imran

BE (University of Punjab) Pakistan
Specialization: Metallurgy

Engr. Jibran Khaliq

MS, Materials (NUST) Pakistan
Specialization: Nano-technology

Engr. Abdul Qadeer

BE (NUST) Pakistan
Specialization: Materials Engineering

Engr. Tassawar Javed

MS (UET Lahore) Pakistan
Specialization: Materials Engineering

Anum Chandani

Achievements
National Internship Poster Presentation 2013 (INSPIRE):
Top three positions are from SCME
Muhammad Salman
Imtisal-e-Noor
Hasan Zaidi
Waleed Chaudhary of Che-03, Head of the NUST Dramatic Society, was selected and successfully completed The
International Dramatics Workshop for Improvisation and
Monologue in Dubai (The Desert Monologue)
Sports:

Inter H-12 NUST Football League winner 2013

Inter H-12 NUST Cricket League winner 2013
Inter H-12 NUST Futsal Runners up 2013
Inter H-12 NUST Badminton Runners up 2013

Zaki Ahmad Zaki of Me-03 is selected as NUST H-12 Football team captain
SCME team is the Runners up of GIKI Science Fair 2013.
Team Comprises of
Faizan Anwar
Saim Bin Farooq
Shahroz Ahmad
Haider Ali Khan
Muteeb Raza
Fulbright Fellowships
Various students won the award for the USA
Haseeb Shaikh
Tooba Sohaib
Erasmus-Mundas Fellowship
Various students won the award for Europe
Sahir Naqash
Tooba Sohaib

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Designation: Graduate trainee process

engineer at ENGRO
After graduating from university
one realizes the true importance of
it. NUST being the best engineering
school in Pakistan, has provided me
with a lot more than just world class education, it has given me the confidence and skills essential to survive in
the cut throat world of a cooperate. I am currently working as
a graduate trainee process engineer at ENGRO polymer and
chemicals ltd and my time and studies at SCME- NUST has
helped me immensely in delivering what my company expects
and demands from me. In my opinion NUST does not only
make you a good engineer but it also provides you with an opportunity and an environment to truly become an all-rounder
and acquire the skills needed to exceed and excel in the real
world.

Mohammad Taha
Designation: Trainee chemical engineer at FFBL
As being one of the premiere universities of Pakistan, NUST not only
has state of the art facilities but a
dedicated faculty and committed
administration; a combination that is
usually scarce. NUST not only polished
my academics, but also provided me hands
on
practical experience and corporate grooming, primarily due
to teaching methodologies followed here. I feel proud to be a
NUSTIAN.

Bilal Ahsan
Designation: Metallurgy& Corrosion
Engineer
For an Educational Institute, a big
evidence of Quality Education
always lies within the capabilities
of its graduates. Being Alumni of
NUST its an honor that I am working for one of the worlds leading Oil
&
Gas hulk PETROFAC in UAE, who is specialist in
onshore as well as offshore ventures. Presently I am working
in the biggest value project of Petrofacs history i.e. UZ750
offshore which estimates about US $45 Billion. The skills I
acquired during my education at SCME, NUST are mending me
both ethically and professionally. As alumni, I feel great to be
a part of a world class university with huge diversity both in
education and campus life.

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Library

SCME

SCME has a well-equipped library

having a large collection of books and
periodicals related to chemical and
materials engineering. In addition,
computers are reserved for literature
search and access to HEC digital library.
HEC DL has launched an e-brary,
Springer books and McGraw Hill
collections to provide around 50,000
online books in addition to more than
23,000 journals that have been made
available through the Digital Library
Programme. SCME Library is automated
through library software KOHA, OPAC
is also available on LAN and has started
its barcode enabled circulation; local
digital collection is also available on
LAN. Scanning and photocopying
facility is also available to facilitate the
students and researchers.

Clubs and Societies

Khayal - The Caring Society

Chimaera - SCME Student Magazine

The society spreads the message of care and share, and

actively organises awareness campaigns, guest speaker
sessions, field trips, fund-raising activities, quiz competitions,
walks and workshops of mutual interests.

SCME holds the distinction of being the first school to

publish Chimaera (student magazine) in its first year of
undergraduate induction. Chimaera is a bilingual (English and
Urdu) annual publication.

Literary and Debating Society

The society caters for literary thirst of students through
organisation of debates, declamations, essay competitions,
elocutions, and mushaira on regular basis.

NUST Science Society is a central NUST society, hosted by

SCME. It organises interactions with top-class Pakistani and
foreign scientists and caters for events / activities of scientific
nature. Astronomy night, Project / Industrial Expo, Sytek are
some of the events on its calendar.

SCME Alumni Association

NUST Book Club

NUST Book Club is a central NUST society, hosted by SCME.
It aims at supporting all academic and research activities at
NUST libraries and is responsible to organize book reading
activities, annual Book-Fair and Book-Day celebrations.

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The SCME Alumni Association was established to create a bond

between alumni and the alma mater through social, cultural,
educational and other such activities. It worked towards establishing a forum through which alumni could contribute towards
the development of SCME and its students.

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Employability

SCME

Chemical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Professional chemical engineers design, construct and manage

the process operations all over the world. There is a great
demand for their expertise in the national strategic sector.
In addition to excellent opportunities for higher studies in
world renowned universities, chemical engineers have a bright
career with national and multinational companies. Potential
employers include:

Strategic organisations
Oil and gas sector
Processing sectors
Fertilisers
Textiles
Energy sector
Plant design and manufacturing
Fine chemical manufacturing
Synthetic fibre manufacturing
Pulp and paper industry
Pharmaceuticals
Petroleum sector
Food and beverages

Materials Engineering has recently become very popular in

advanced countries. It owes its existence to a natural evolution
in classical metallurgical, mechanical and manufacturing
engineering. Professional materials engineers are equipped
with the academic background and skills to tackle challenges
related to materials industry, environmental problems,
material selection and processing, design and engineering,
leadership skills, quality control/assurance and understanding
to work within the corporate sector. In addition to excellent
opportunities to pursue higher education within NUST and in
other advanced countries, materials engineers are sought after
by national and multinational companies. Some important
employers include:

Oil and gas sector

Ceramic industry
Glass industry
Aerospace and aviation
Heavy industries (HIT, HMC, Steel Mills)
Biomedical and bioactive materials
Semi-conductor and electronic device manufacturing
Strategic organisations
Alloy and composites

Contacts
Website: www.scme.nust.edu.pk
Email:
[email protected]
Telephone: 051-9085-5107
Fax:
051-9085-5002

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Academic Programmes

SCME

Bachelors in
Chemical Engineering
Programme Description

Chemical Engineering deals with the process of converting raw

materials or chemicals into more useful valuable products. Its
primary theme resides in designing industrial processes which
revolve around the rigorous application of thermodynamics,
kinetics and transport phenomena at its core. The
undergraduate programme covers topics as diverse as
mathematics, computer applications, process diagnostics and
instrumentation to facilitate plant design and unit operations.
The programme is designed to produce competent engineers,
with leadership qualities and capable of undertaking projects
of national interest.

Associated Careers
Chemical Engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals,
healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, polymers, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries,
etc. Fertiliser, mining, synthetic fuels, cement, ceramics and
composites, defence and aerospace are amongst the leading
industries offering a multitude of employment opportunities
for chemical engineers.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code-991
Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-111

Calculus-I

3-0

MATH-112

Calculus-II

3-0

CH-102

Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry

3-1

CS-112

Computer Programming

2-1

CS-100

Fundamentals of ICT

2-1

ME-120

Workshop Practice

0-2

ME-110

Engineering Drawing and Graphics

1-1

MSE-101

3-0

HU-100

English

2-0

Fundamentals of Engineering
Materials

CHE-100

Chemical Process Principles

3-0

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

Total

17

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

Total

17

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-201

Differential Equations & Applied

Techniques

3-0

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

CHE-210

Fluid Mechanics

3-1

CHE-220

Mass Transfer

3-1

CHE-211

Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics-I

3-0

CHE-221

Heat Transfer

3-1

CHE-201

3-0

CH-202

Organic & Bio Chemistry

3-1

Advanced Chemical Process

Principles

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

CHE-202

Chemical Process Technology

3-1

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

Total

18

Total

17

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Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Title

Credits

3-0

Course
Code

CHE-323

Transport Phenomena

OTM-456

Production & Operations

Management

3-0

CHE-325

Chemical Reaction Engineering

3-1

CHE-314

Instrumentation & Process Control

3-1

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

CHE-322

Simultaneous Heat & Mass Transfer

3-1

ENE-306

3-0

CHE-312

Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics-II

3-1

Fundamentals of Environmental
Engineering and Management

CHE-324

Particulate Technology

3-1

Total

17

Total

17

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

EE-4

Electives-I

3-0

CHE-427

Chemical Engineering Plant Design

3-0

CHE-313

Fuels & Combustion

3-1

EE-4

Electives-II

3-0

CHE-499

Final Year Project

0-3

Total

16

Course Code Course Title

Credits

OTM-454

Project Management

3-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

EE-4XX

Electives-III

3-0

CHE-426

Chemical Process Design &

Simulation

2-1

CHE-499

Final Year Project

0-3

Total

16

Grand Total

135

Electives Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CHE-330

Science of

3-0

CHE-340

Biochemistry

3-0

CHE-350

Petroleum Refinery Process

2-1

CHE-360

Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering

3-0

CHE-431

Combustion & Propulsion

3-0

CHE-432

Explosive Manufacture, Formulation and Filling

3-0

CHE-441

Fermentation Technology

3-0

CHE-442

Membrane Technology

3-0

CHE-451

Reservoir Engineering

3-0

CHE-452

Production Engineering

3-0

CHE-461

Polymer Reaction Engineering

3-0

CHE-462

Polymer Processing, Design, and Characterization

3-0

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Bachelors in Materials Engineering

Materials engineering is arguably the most important engineering discipline today. Starting from the study of structure,
composition and properties of materials, it covers the manufacturing processes details. There is strapping interdependence
between materials engineering, surface engineering and industrial engineering. The Bachelors in Materials Engineering at
SCME offers comprehensive education, with specialization in areas of Surface Engineering. This program covers the fundamental
materials science of metals, ceramics and polymers as well as topics of particular interest in industry, such as material selection
and design, environmental adaptation of products and failure analysis. This program promotes networking of students from
different backgrounds (materials science, mechanical engineering, physics and chemistry) with the aim to groom its graduates
inter-disciplinary as well as personal, interpersonal and professional skills.

Associated Careers
Materials Engineers remain in demand in virtually all industries. These engineers may be monitoring impurities in steel destined
for an assembly line (in the steel industry), shrinking the size of circuits to improve the reliability of a pager (in the ICT industry),
or designing new materials for a missile casing (in the defense industry), industries may employ materials engineers to reduce
the overall weight of a vehicle (in the automobile industry), remove limitations in power plants (in the manufacturing industry),
or research product failures for a liability suit (in legal and corporate sectors). The Graduates can also exercise the option of
working as researchers and scientists in a number of R&D organizations. Strong links exist between the Department of Materials
Engineering and Foreign Universities in Europe, USA, China and the ASEAN countries. Provided they fulfill the admission criteria,
graduates who would like to proceed abroad for higher studies, are facilitated to avail postgraduate education at various
universities of these countries.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code-992
Semester-II

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-111

Calculus-I

3-0

MATH-112

Calculus-II

3-0

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

CS-112

Computer Programming

2-1

CS-100

Fundamentals of ICT

2-1

CH-102

Inorganic & Analytic Chemistry

3-1

ME-110

Engineering Drawing and Graphics 1-1

ME-120

Workshop Practice

0-2

HU-100

English

2-0

MSE-101

3-0

CHE-100

Chemical Process Principles 1

3-0

Fundamentals of Engineering
Materials

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

Total

17

Total

17

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MATH-201

Differential Equations and Applied

Techniques

3-0

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

PHY-211

Physics of Materials

3-0

MSE-212

Deformation & Fracture

3-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

MSE-222

Phase Transformation and Equilibria 3-0

MSE-221

Materials Thermodynamics &

Kinetics

3-0

MSE-241

Polymer Science

3-0

MSE-211

Metals & Alloys

3-0

MSE-202

Materials Engineering Lab II

0-1

MSE-231

X Ray Diffraction and Crystallography 3-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

MSE-201

Materials Engineering Lab 1

0-1

MSE-223

Transport Phenomena

3-0

Total

18

Total

18

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Programme Description

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Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MSE-332

Material Testing & Characterization

3-0

MSE-343

Composite Materials

3-0

MSE-342

Polymer Engineering

3-0

MSE-351

Ceramics & Glasses

3-0

MSE-313

Welding and Joining

2-0

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

MSE-3x

Technical Elective 1

3-0

MSE-37x

Technical Elective 2

3-0

MSE-314

Manufacturing Processes

3-0

ME-312

Measurement and Instrumentation 2-0

MSE-303

Materials Engineering Lab III

0-2

MSE-324

Corrosion and Protection

2-0

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

MSE-304

Materials Engineering Lab IV

0-2

Total

18

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

MSE-4x

Technical Elective 3

3-0

MSE-453

Nano-Materials

2-0

MSE-433

Nondestructive Testing of Materials

2-0

MSE-4x

Technical Elective 4

3-0

ME-404

Design of Experiments & Data

Analysis

3-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

MSE-452

Electronic and Magnetic Materials

3-0

MSE-499

Senior Design Project II

0-3

MGT-401

Total Quality Management

3-0

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

MSE-405

Materials Engineering Lab V

0-1

Total

12

MSE-499

Senior Design Project I

0-3

Grand Total

135

Total

18

Technical Electives (12 CH)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MSE-371

Interfacial Phenomena

MSE-372

Surface Engineering of Materials

MSE-373

Tribological Phenomena on Surfaces

MSE-471

Vacuum Technology in Surface Engineering

MSE-472

Surface Analysis and Characterization

MSE-473

Novel Techniques in Surface Engineering

MSE-474

Thermal & Mechanical Treatment of Surfaces

MSE-381

Industrial safety

MSE-382

Design Standards & Quality assurance

MSE-383

Operations Research

MSE-481

Maintenance Management

MSE-482

Industrial Economics & Management

MSE-483

Plant Design

MSE-484

Project Management

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MS and PhD in Materials and Surface Engineering

In the age of nano-technology and nano-materials, research and development in the materials technology has become vital for
a nation like ours. Nano-technology research has primarily focused on manufacturing, creation of tools, materials, machines and
devices that will eventually enable us to untie the fundamental building blocks of nature, easily, inexpensively and in particular
with defect-free properties. The Masters program in Materials and Surface Engineering produces scientists and researchers
of the future who can develop and use these materials for the betterment of the society. The emphasis of the program is on
the application of nano-technology to produce thin films, nano-composites, electronic and bio-materials, ablatives, photonics
materials, armor and blast protection linings and, modern alloys and smart materials.

MS Coursework
Course Code Course Title

Programme Code-677
Credits

Core Courses
MSE 811

Materials Thermodynamics

MSE 812

Phase Transformation & Microstructures

MSE 821

Mechanical Behavior of Materials

MSE 851

Surface Engineering & Characterization

Elective Courses (Any four)

MSE 861

Engineering Ceramics and Glasses

MSE 871

Polymer Engineering

MSE 852

Advanced Surface Coatings

MSE 880

Corrosion and Protection

MSE 862

Electronic and Magnetic Materials

MSE 831

Modeling of Material Processes

MSE 881

Manufacturing Processes

MSE 854

Characterization of Materials

MSE 872

Composite Materials

MSE 855

Nano Materials and Nano Processing

MSE 822

Fractography and Fracture Analysis

MSE 842

Nano Materials for Energy Applications

CHE 843

Separation Process iin Chemical Engineering

MSE 899

MS Thesis

Total

30

PhD Coursework
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Core Courses
MSE 901

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

MSE 954

Advanced Characterization Techniques

Elective Courses (Any two)

MSE 952

Materials for Biomedical Applications

MSE 963

Semiconductor and Optical Materials

MSE 941

Materials for High Temperature Applications

MSE 951

Interface Engineering

MSE 999

PhD Thesis

30

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Programme Description

MS Chemical Engineering

SCME

Programme Description
Chemical Engineering is in fact process engineering. Its primary theme resides in designing industrial processes which revolve
around the rigorous application of thermodynamics, kinetics and transport phenomena at its core. The postgraduate programme
covers topics as diverse as mathematics, computer applications, process diagnostics and instrumentation to facilitate plant
design and unit operations. The programme is designed to produce competent engineers, who will evolve as the benchmark for
competitors around the globe.

Associated Careers
Chemical Engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, polymers, bio-technology, and environmental health and safety industries, etc.
Fertiliser, mining, synthetic fuels, cement, ceramics and composites, defence and aerospace are amongst the leading industries
offering a multitude of employment opportunities for chemical engineers.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-678

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Core Courses
EME-921

Momentum Heat and Mass Transfer CHE

CHE-847

Chemical Kinetics& Reactor Design

CHE-843

Separation processes in CHE

Elective Courses
EME-810

Materials technology

ESE-801

Biofuel Engineering

EME-981

Advance Fuel Technology

CHE-873

Membrane Technology

EME-902

Numerical methods in CHE

CHE-853

Green Process Engineering

CHE-848

Gasification Processes

EME-803

Combustion and Propulsion

MSE-880

Corrosion and Protection

MSE-871

Polymer Engineering

ENE-809

Waste water treatment & Design

CSE-801

Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

CHE-823

Advance Analytical Techniques

MSE-952

Materials for Biomedical Application

CHE-816

Molecular Nanotechnology

CHE-899

MS Thesis

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MS and PhD in Energetic Materials Engineering

Programme Code-676
Course Code Course Title

SCME

MS Coursework
Credits

Core Courses
EME-801

Science of Energetic Materials

EME-802

Advanced Energetic Materials

EME-803

Combustion and Propulsion

EME-810

Materials Technology

EME-899

MS Thesis

Elective Courses
EME-804

Pyrotechnics and Explosive - Actuated Devices

EME-805

Explosives Manufacture, Formulation and Filling

EME-806

Ammunition System (I) - Warheads

EME-807

Ammunition System (II) - Delivery

EME-808

Sensing Techniques and Systems

EME-809

Ballistics

EME-811

Propellants

EME-812

Detection and Analysis of Explosives

EME-813

Risk, Hazard and Safety

EME-814

Advanced Materials and Surface Treatment

EME-815

Guidance System

PhD Coursework
EME-901

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

EME-911

Advanced Chemical Analysis & Fluid Diagnostics

Elective Courses
EME-902

Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering

EME-912

High-Speed Diagnostic Techniques

EME-921

Momentum, Heat & Mass Transfer in Chemical Engineering Separation Processes

EME-931

Rocket Motors Design & Propellants

EME-932

Propellants Technology

EME-941

Energetic Materials Processing

EME-981

Advanced Fuel Technology

EME-982

Interface Engineering

EME-999

PhD Thesis

30

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MS Nano-Science & Engineering

SCME

Programme Description
MS in Nano Science and Engineering will prepare students to take leadership roles in emerging hi-tech industries as well as
traditional industries that exploit nanoscale phenomena. Graduates with MS in Nano-science and Engineering will be in great
demand in industry, academic institutions and research organizations. The program caters to a growing demand for Scientists and
Engineers who can fabricate systems of sensors, actuators, functional materials and who can integrate electronics at the micro
and nanoscale. The graduates of this program will also possess the necessary insights in nano-science to develop new products
using these skills.
The cross-disciplinary nature of the program will provide exciting careers in environment, biomedicine, chemistry, and industries
such as building, electronics, materials and renewable energy. Graduates with MS in Nano-science and Engineering will also find
a range of opportunities outside Pakistan as well. Some of the key areas may include but not limited to nano-medicine, nanodevices, nano-biotechnology, nano-photonics and nano-porous materials. The program is offered with the mission that Nanoscience and Engineering Postgraduate program will provide qualified manpower with inter-disciplinary academic foundations
needed to develop Nano-science products for the society. The program is aligned to integrate critical thinking, scholarly training,
leadership qualities and sustainable vision in graduates to enable them to cope with the complex problems of the Nano-science
and allied industries.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-679

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Core Courses
NSE-811

Fundamentals of Nanoscience and Engineering

MSE-855

Nano Materials and Nano Processing

MSE-854

Characterization of Materials

MSE-899

MS Thesis

Elective Courses (Choose Any Three)

NSE-812

Environmental Nanotechnology

NSE-821

Nanofabrication by Self-Assembly

NSE-842

Nano Materials for Energy Applications

NSE-843

Nano Technology and Photovoltaics

NSE-844

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Nanotechnology

NSE-845

Nanolithography and Device Fabrication

NSE-846

Introduction to NEMS/MEMS

NSE-851

Degradation of Nanomaterials

Total

24

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School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

(SCEE), Islamabad

SCEE is a modern and progressive engineering school of the country, the first of its kind that offers a wide choice of BE
programmes in Civil, Geoinformatics and Environmental Engineering. In BE programmes, the students are given the option of
selecting elective majors. SCEE has very strong postgraduate programmes (MS/PhD) in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical
Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science,
Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing, Urban & Regional Planning and Construction Engineering & Management.
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE) was established in November, 2008. It comprises four vibrant institutes,
namely National Institute of Transportation (NIT), Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering (IESE), Institute of
Geographical Information Systems (IGIS) and NUST Institute of Civil Engineering (NICE). SCEE is a modern and progressive
school, the first of its kind that offers a wide choice of programmes in the disciplines of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
In BE programmes, students are given the option of selecting an elective major. This means that while remaining Civil or
Environmental Engineering graduates, they specialise in a particular field of their discipline. SCEE has advanced postgraduate
programmes in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation engineering, Water Resource Engineering and
Management, Environmental Engineering, Remote Sensing &Geographic Information Systems, Urban & Regional Planning and
Construction Engineering and Management. The programmes are tailored to equip graduates with the requisite knowledge and
skills in order to meet the latest challenges in their respective fields. The goal of SCEE is to undertake basic and applied research
to educate the next generation of academia and industry leaders, and prepare students for successful careers in relevant
professions. SCEE has a competent and experienced faculty, and is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, sophisticated
equipment and computing facilities. It has an excellent library with the latest books, journals and technical reports pertaining to
relevant disciplines. It offers an enabling environment for dynamic students looking for challenging and adventurous professions
such as Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geographical Information Systems.

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School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

SCEE

Faculty
Dr Tariq Mahmood, Principal
PhD (Michigan State University) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

Engr. Muhammad Kashif Khan

MS (NUST), Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

Dr S Muhammad Jamil, Dean

PhD (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering

Engr. Imtiaz Ahmed Vohra

MS (AIT Bangkok), Thailand
Discipline: Urban & Regional Planning
Specialization: Human Settlement Development

Dr Ishtiaq A Qazi, Associate Dean IESE

PhD (University of Aston in Birmingham) UDC
Discipline: Environmental Chemistry
Specialization: Environmental Analysis, Analytical Techniques

Engr. Malik Saqib Mehmood

MS, Michigan State University), USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

Dr Liaqat Ali, Associate Dean NICE

PhD (University of Michigan) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering

Engr Zia Ud Din

MS (Hanyang University), South Korea
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Construction Engineering & Management

Dr Ejaz Hussain, Associate Dean IGIS

PhD (Purdue University) USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Remote Sensing & GIS

Engr. Rabia
MS (NUST), Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

NIT Faculty

Mr. Faisal Khurshid

MS (NWFP Agricultural University), Pakistan
Discipline: Information Technology
Specialization: Data Communications/Networks

Dr. Muhammad Irfan

PhD (Purdue University), USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

IGIS Faculty

Dr. Anwaar Ahmed

PhD, (Purdue University), USA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

Dr. M. Umar Khattak, HoD

PhD, University of South Carolina, Columbia
Discipline: Earth Science
Specialization: GIS/RS, Earth Sciences, Engineering

Dr. Muhammad Babar Khan

PhD (South West Jiaotong University), China
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Railway Transportation

Dr Javed Iqbal, HoD

PhD (Mississippi State University) USA
Discipline: Soil Science
Specialization: GIS and RS Application in Natural Sciences

Dr. Abdul Waheed

Ph.D (AIT), Thailand
Discipline: Urban & Regional Planning
Specialization: Human Settlement Development

Dr. H.F. Gabriel

PhD, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Water Resource Engineering

Dr. Malik Asghar Naeem

Ph.D (The University of Hong Kong), Hong Kong
Discipline: Urban & Regional Planning
Specialization: Urban Planning

Dr. Ali Tahir

PhD, University College Dublin, Ireland
Discipline: Geoinformatics
Specialization: Geovisualisation

Engr. Mansoor Ahmed Malik

MS (NUST), Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

Dr. Salman Atif

PhD, University of Paris Diderot France
Discipline: Physical Geography
Specialization: Geography and Natural Environment, Geo
Environment

Engr. Kamran Mushtaq

MS (NED University), Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

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MS, National University of Science & Technology
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

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Dr Saud Ahmed Khan

PhD (International Islamic University) Pakistan
Discipline: Econometric
Specialization: Maths, Stats, Financial Econometric

Mr Muhammad Ahsan Mehboob

MS, National University of Science & Technology
Discipline: Remote Sensing and GIS
Specialization: Remote Sensing and GIS

Dr Yousuf Jamal
PhD (TEXAS A&M University) USA
Discipline: Environmental Engineering)
Specialization: Energy & Water Treatment

Ms Khunsa Fatima
MS, National University of Science & Technology
Discipline: Remote Sensing and GIS
Specialization: Remote Sensing and GIS

Dr Muhammad FahimKhokhar
PhD (Institute of Experimental Physics II, University of Leipzig)
Germany
Discipline: Experimental Physics
Specialization: Satellite Remote Sensing

Ms Misbah Kiran
MS, National University of Science & Technology
Discipline: Remote Sensing and GIS
Specialization: Remote Sensing and GIS

Ms ErumAamir
MS (Florida International University) USA
Discipline: MS Environmental Engineering
Specialization: Environmental Engineering

Ms Saadia Irum
MS, National University of Science & Technology
Discipline: Transportation Engineering
Specialization: Transportation Engineering

Engr Muhammad Ukasha

MS (University of Tokyo) Japan
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Civil Engineering

Ms Quratulain Shafi
MS, National University of Science & Technology
Discipline: Information Technology
Specialization: Communication Systems Engineering

Mr Muhammad Ali
MS (Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering,
NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Environmental Engineering
Specialization: Environmental Engineering

Ms. Anum Aqib

BE, University of Engineering and Technology TAXILA
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Civil Engineering

IESE Faculty
Dr Muhammad Anwar Baig, HoDEnv. Sci IESE
PhD (University of Arizona) USA
Discipline: Soil Water and Environmental Science
Specialization: Pollutant Transport Monitoring and Modeling

Engr Nida Maqbool

MS (Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering,
NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Environmental Engineering

Ms Sara Imran Khan
MS (Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering,
NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Environmental Science
Mr Adnan Siddique
M.Phil (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Chemistry

Dr Zahiruddin Khan, HoDEnv. Engg IESE

PhD (Colorado State University) USA
Discipline: Environmental Engineering
Specialization: Water Treatment

Mr Akif Zeb
M.Phil (Quaid-i-Azam University) Pakistan
Discipline: Inorganic Analytical Chemistry

Dr Imran Hashmi
PhD (University of Karachi) Pakistan
Discipline: Environmental Sciences
Specialization: Environmental Micro-biology

NICE Faculty

Dr Sher Jamal Khan

PhD (Asian Institute of Technology) Thailand
Discipline: Environmental Engineering and Management
Specialization: Water Resource Management

Dr. Syed Muhammad Jamil

PhD (University of Michigan) USA
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Geotechnical Engg

Dr Muhammad Arshad
PhD (Institute of National Polytechnique de Toulouse) France
Discipline: Environmental Bio-technology
Specialization: Environmental Bio-technology

Dr. Muhammad Khaliq Ur Rashid Kayani

PhD (University of Illinois) USA
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

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Engr. Muhammad Ammar

MS, University of Nottingham, UK
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Specialization: Engineering & Geodesy

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SCEE

Dr. Syed Ali Rizwan, HoD Structures NICE

PhD (Technical University, Freiberg) Germany
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Engr Sana Khan

MS IESE (NUST) Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Environmental Engg

Dr. Hamza Farooq Gabriel, HoD Hydraulics NICE

PhD (Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australia
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: WRE&M

Engr Abdul Basir Awan

MS (MSU, USA)
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Dr. Sajjad Haider

PhD (National Institute of Applied Sciences) France
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: WRE&M

Engr Bilal Ahmad

MS, Technical University Delft, The Netherlands
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Dr. Kamran Akhtar, HoD Geotech Engg, NICE

PhD (University of Illinois) USA
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Geotechnical Engg

Engr Huma Pervaiz

MS UET Taxila, Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Dr. Wasim Khaliq

PhD (Michigan State University (MSU), USA
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Engr Mansoor Azam

MSc (UET) Lahore, Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Dr. Shaukat Ali Klhan

PhD (University of Sheffield) UK
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Engr Amir Faiz Ullah

MSc (UET) Lahore, Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Dr. Shakil Ahmad

PhD (University of Tokyo (UT), Japan
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: WRE&M

Engr Malik Kamran Shakir

BE (NUST)
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Civil Engg

Engr Mansoor Khalid

MS (NIT), NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Engr Zeshan Sikandar

BE (NUST)
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Civil Engg

Mr Abdul Jabbar Khan

MSc (University of Punjab)
Discipline: Geology
Specialization: Geology

Engr Sobia Bibi

BE (UET Taxila), Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Civil Engg

Engr Ammara Mubeen

MSc (UET, Lahore), Pakistan
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: WRE&M

Ehnber Naheed
M. Phil & MSc (QAU), Pakistan
Discipline: Mathematics
Specialization: Fluid Mechanics & Mathematics

Muhammad Imran
M Phil (UA) Faisalabad, Pakistan
Discipline: Physics
Specialization: Material Sciences

Muhammad Asad Hanif

MS (Air University), Islamabad
Discipline: Finance
Specialization: Finance

Engr Musaad Zaheer

MSc (Cardiff University), UK
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Engr Ameer Hamza

BE (NUST)
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Civil Engg

Engr Muhammad Ammar

MSc (University of Nottingham), UK
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Structural Engg

Engr Fahad Khan

BE (NUST)
Discipline: Civil Engg
Specialization: Civil Engg

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MS & PhD Transportation Engineering

Why join this programme?

Transportation engineers design and operate highways, airports, railroads and public transit. They conduct research in the field of
transportation including design & operation, traffic flow & control, demand analysis & planning; and related work in economics,
finance & administration. Study in the field of transportation engineering provides opportunities for the study of land-use
transportation planning, infrastructure planning & management and environmental aspects of transportation.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-151

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

CE-860

Pavement Design and Analysis

CE-864

Geometric Design of Highways /

Freeways

CE-862

Pavement Materials Engineering

CE-865

Traffic Engineering

CE-863

Transportation Planning

Credits

Elective Courses (Any three)

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CE-823

Slope Stability

CE-866

Course Title
Pavement Rehabilitation &
Management
Airport Engineering

STAT-835

Probability and Statistics

CE-821

Soil and Site Improvement

CE-836

CE-824

Mechanical Properties of Soils

CE-867

GIS-802

GIS & Remote Sensing (RS) and Its

Applications for Civil Engineering

Construction Management
Urban Transportation System
Evaluation
MS Thesis
Total

30

Course Code
CE-861

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CE-899

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SCEE

The programme focuses on solving civil engineering problems in the context of transportation issues. The programme
concentrates on practical problems concerned with structural, transportation, traffic and highways, airport and railways
engineering. The course aims at encouraging intellectual pursuit of creative ideas to improve human and natural environments.

MS & PhD Structural Engineering

SCEE

The course focuses on solution of problems in structural engineering by enlarging and deepening students knowledge so
that they have a good grasp of new design concepts and technologies. The course contents encompass advance techniques
for structural analysis, structural dynamics, reinforced concrete structures, and analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete
structures.

Why join this programme?

Structural engineers combine science and art to design and build infrastructure that will resist natural and manmade forces.
Buildings, bridges, stadiums and other civil facilities define the traditional core focus of structural engineers. At the periphery
of the field, structural engineering extends more broadly to share common interests with mechanical, aerospace and naval
engineering for the design of often large, complex systems including power plants, pipelines, aerospace vehicles and shipssubmarines.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-152

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-801

Advanced Structural Mechanics

CE-802

Matrix Structural Analysis

CE-803

Concrete Materials and Technology

CE-804

Pre-stressed Concrete Structures

CE-805

Advanced Concrete Design

Elective Courses (Any three)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-882

Deep Foundation

CE-809

Structural Dynamics

CE-830

Coastal Engineering

CE-807

Steel Structures

STAT-835

Probability and Statistics

CE-806

Reinforced Concrete Members

CE-836

Construction Management

CE-814

Structural Fire Engineering

CE-808

Finite Element Method

GIS & Remote Sensing Application
for Civil Engineering

CE-899

Thesis

Total

30

GIS-802

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MS and PhD Urban & Regional Planning

The Department of Urban & Regional Planning in National Institute of Transportation (NIT) at School of Civil & Environmental
Engineering (SCEE) offers a graduate / PhD degree. The objectives of the Urban & Regional Planning Program are:
a. To provide profound understanding of the forces that give meaning and value to built-environment through acts of
creation, design, construction and analysis.
b. The proposed program will produce professionals equipped with academic knowledge and practical/field skills to
tackle challenges of urbanized world.
c. To serve the people of Pakistan through professionally trained leaders in the field of Urban & Regional Planning.

Why Join This Programme

The Master of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning is designed to prepare students for leadership roles and careers
in the public and private sectors for the purpose of planning and designing communities and regions. The program has a strong
focus on land use planning; design; policy; and economic, environmental, and cultural issues that shape urban and regional land
development patterns in terms of infrastructure, housing, and open space systems. Emphasis is placed on developing research
capabilities and graphic skills needed in planning and design. The programs primary focus is to prepare students to become
practitioners in the planning profession.

Coursework

Programme Code-158

MS Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

URP-801

Advanced Planning Techniques

URP-804

Regional Development Planning

URP-805

Urban & Regional Transportation Systems

URP-806

Sustainable Urban Land-Use Planning

CE-899

MS Thesis

URP-802

Comparative Urban Planning

URP-803

Planning Research Methods

URP-808

Social Engineering for Sustainable Development

URP-809

Development Planning in Pakistan

URP-811

Implementation of Plans

URP-812

Urban Finance Management

URP-813

Special Topics in Urban & Regional Planning

CE-891

Transportation Planning

CE-867

Urban Transportation System Evaluation

GIS-801

Advance Geographical Information Systems

ENE-806

Solid Waste Management

URP-901

Comprehensive Urban Planning Process

URP-902

Contemporary Urban Planning

URP-903

Urban Hydrology

URP-904

Urban Mass Transit

URP-807

Disaster Management

URP-913

Special Topics in Urban & Regional Planning

URP-810

Urban Environmental Systems Management

Electives

PhD Courses

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Programme Description

MS & PhD Construction Engineering & Management

SCEE

The course is designed to prepare potential industry leaders, capable of implementing the best engineering and management
practices and technologies in construction industry.

Why join this programme?

In Construction Engineering and Management, civil engineers manage and direct physical construction of a project from start
to finish. This field is also known as construction management. Construction engineers apply the knowledge of construction
methods and equipment along with principles of financing, scheduling, planning, organisation, and coordination to convert
paper designs into completed usable facilities. They maintain a continuous record of personnel, time, materials, and costs and
prepare periodic reports depicting the projects progress to completion.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-154

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

CEM-801

Construction Project Administration

CEM-802

Construction Planning, Scheduling

and Control

CEM-803

Economic Decision Analysis in

Construction

Elective Courses (Any Three)

Course Code Course Title

Course Code Course Title

Construction Cost Estimating and
CEM-804
Control
CEM-805
Safety Management in Construction

Credits

STAT-835

Probability and Statistics

3
3

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Credits

ENE-802

Environmental Impact Assessment

CE-829

Geotechnical Site Investigation

CE-862

Pavement Materials Engineering

CEM-806

Construction Equipment
Management

CEM-807

Risk Management in Construction

CE-852

Concrete Materials and Technology

WRE-886

Water resources, Economics,

Planning and Management

CE-824

Water Supply and Wastewater

Engineering

CE-898

Contract Management

CE-899

MS Thesis

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Institute of Environmental Science & Engineering (IESE)

SCEE

IESE is a leading research institute in Pakistan that graduates culturally enlightened, technologically knowledgeable, academically
competent, and research-oriented productive citizens who are prepared to lead, inspire and serve humanity. It offers BE
Environmental Engineering, MS Environmental Engineering, MS Environmental Science, PhD Environmental Engineering and PhD
Environmental Science degrees.

Bachelors in Environmental Engineering

This programme, at the Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering, aims to produce environmental engineers with a
sound theoretical foundation and practical knowledge of science and engineering principles to improve the environment for
human habitation and to remediate polluted sites. This degree programme addresses water and air pollution control, recycling,
waste disposal, and public health issues. It also includes studies on the environmental impact of proposed construction projects
through Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code-102

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits Course Code Course Title

CS-100

Fundamentals of ICT

2-1

ENE-161

Environment & Human Interaction

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

ENE-111

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

CE-104

MATH-101

Calculus and Analytical Geometry

3-0

CS-111

PHY-101

Applied Physics

3-1

Total

16

2-0

Semester-III

MATH-121
ENE-101

Credits

Linear Algebra and Ordinary Differen3-0

tial Equations
Introduction to Environmental Engi3-0
neering
Introduction to Microbiology
3-0
Applied Engineering Mechanics
3-0
Fundamentals of Computer Program2-1
ming
Total

15

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits Course Code Course Title

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

EE-101

Electrical Technology

2-1

CE-183

Surveying

1-2

ENE-251

Ecological Management

2-0

MATH-361

Probability and Statistics

3-0

ENE-252

Enviromental Economics

2-0

ENE-213

Environmental Chemistry

2-1

ENE-262

Computer Aided Design and Drafting

2-2

CE-253

Fluid Mechanics

3-1

MATH-331

Numerical Analysis

3-0

ENE-212

Environmental Microbiology

2-1

ME-204

Thermodynamics

3-1

Total

18

Total

18

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Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code Course Title

Water Treatment & Supply Network
ENE-302
Design
GIE-201
Introduction to GIS & Remote Sensing

Credits Course Code Course Title

Credits

3-1

CE-242

Transportation Engineering

3-0

2-1

ENE-303

Wastewater Collection & Treatment

3-1

CE-223

Soil Mechanics

3-1

ENE-353

Project Planning & Management

2-0

CE-356

Engineering Hydrology

3-1

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

ENE-331

Environmental Impact Assessment

2-1

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

ENE-304

Environmental Engineering Lab

Techniques

2-2

Total

17

Total

18

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Course Code Course Title

Credits Course Code Course Title

Credits

ENE-421

Solid Waste Management

3-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

ENE-442

Water Pollution Control

3-0

ENE-432

2-1

ENE-441

Air & Noise Pollution Control

3-1

CE-453

ENE-433

Environmental Health & Safety

2-0

ENE-454

Cleaner Production Techniques

Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering
Energy Resources and Management

CE-207

Structural Analysis

3-0

ENE-499

Senior Design Project II

0-3

ENE-499

Senior Design Project I

0-3

Total

18

Total

15

List of Elective Courses

Marine Pollution Control

Mechanics of Solids
Structural Analysis and Design
Environmental Modeling
Environmental Management in Emergencies
Transportation Engineering
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design

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As a wholly postgraduate programme, the research themes are directed towards local environmental issues. IESE can address
real-life challenges and, as a result, benefit people from all walks of life. Our research benefits from strong synergy that has
been developed between science, engineering and management disciplines. This provides a powerful combination of skills
and capability that ensures both industrial relevance and academic rigour. This complements our state-of-the-art research and
development facilities that differentiate the IESE research activities from other universities.

Research Focus
Well thought-out courses build an understanding of the fundamental principles of physical, chemical, and biological processes,
employing mathematics and computational tools where relevant. The programme strives for appropriate balance between
theory, computation and experimental observation, including both laboratory and field-scale experiments. It offers a healthy
balance between research and practical application.

Research Facilities
IESE has a wide range of facilities and equipment to support research activities. Some of our key facilities include: Atomic
Absorption Spectrophotometre, Gas Chromatography, X-Ray Fluorescence, Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, Laser Particle
Size Analyser, Total Organic Carbon Analyser, etc.
Research labs are available in the institute which include Microbiology Lab, Chemistry Lab, Instrumentation Lab and Computer
Lab to facilitate students to promote their research work in their respective areas.

PhD in Environmental Engineering

This programme addresses subject themes such as physico-chemical processes in Environmental Systems, Wastewater Treatment
and Design, Solid Waste Management, and Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology. It includes courses on Modelling of
Environmental Systems, Water Resource Management, Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management, Remote Sensing and GIS,
Contaminated Site Remediation, etc.

PhD in Environmental Science

The postgraduate (PG) degree in Environmental Science aims to produce environmental scientists with a sound theoretical
foundation and practical knowledge of basic and advanced science principles to improve the environment from pollutant
sources such as air, water, soil, etc. This degree programme offers courses in disciplines such as Population Dynamics and the
Environment, Environmental Chemistry, Pollution Control Technologies, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental
Analytical Techniques, Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Policy, Health Safety and Environment. It also includes
courses on the Freshwater Ecology, Municipal Environmental Geology, Environmental Biotechnology, Statistics for Environmental
Analysis, Wetland Management, Remote Sensing and GIS, etc.

Associated Careers
Service in the federal or provincial environment ministries or environmental protection agencies
Affiliation with NGOs, international donors and development agencies such as World Bank, Islamic Development Bank,

UNDP, UNICEF, etc.

Environmental engineering portfolio
Environmental management in the industry
Academics

Why study Environmental Science and Engineering?

Demand for professionals of Environmental Engineering & Scientists is rising every day. Environmental scientists and engineers
solve problems related to:
Water Pollution
Air Pollution Control
Wastewater Treatment
Noise Pollution Control
Industrial Waste Management
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Site Remediation
EIA Development & Green Growth

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MS/PhD Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science

MS & PhD Environmental Engineering (Evening)

Programme Description
SCEE

The course is designed to provide professional engineers with sound theoretical knowledge of basic scientific and engineering
principles that would enable them to address the local or global environmental issues in an effective manner.

Associated Careers
Service in federal or provincial environment ministries or environmental protection agencies
Affiliation with NGOs, international donors and development agencies such as World Bank, Islamic Development Bank,

UNDP, UNICEF, etc

Environmental science portfolio
Environmental laboratories or certification companies
Environmental management in industry
Teaching and research

MS/PhD Coursework

Programme Code-651

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

ENE-809

Wastewater Treatment & Plant Design

ENE-813

Physico-Chemical Processes in Environmental System

ENE-820

Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology

ENE-828

Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

ENE-899

MS Thesis

Elective Courses (Any three of the following)

CSE-800

Introduction to Modeling and Analysis

ENE-840

ENE-801

ENE-843

ENE-844

ENE-802

Environmental Analytical Techniques

Advanced Geographical Information
System
Environmental Impact Assessment

GIS-847

Membrane Technology for Water and

Wastewater Treatment
Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health Engineering in
Developing Countries
Climatology

ENE-804

Energy and Environment

CE-887

Water Quality Management

ENE-805

Water Resources Management

CE-890

Ground Water Modeling

ENE-812

Modeling of Environmental Systems

ENE-921

Contaminated Site Remediation

ESE-812

Energy Management in Buildings

ENE-922

Environmental Biotechnology

ENE-817

ENE-923

ENE-826

Marine Pollution Control

Advanced Analytical Techniques

Special Topics in Environmental Engineering
GIS & Remote Sensing Application for
Civil Engineering
PhD Thesis

ENE-825

Air & Noise Pollution Control

Unit Processes in Environmental Engineering
Water Supply and Wastewater Collection Systems
Agricultural Pollution Control

CE-836

Construction Management

GIS-801

ENE-823
ENE-824

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3
3

ENE-924
GIS-802
ENE-999

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3
3
3

3
3
30

MS & PhD Environmental Science (Evening)

The course is designed to produce scientists with a sound theoretical knowledge of the basic science, economic and ecological
policy & management principles that would enable them to address the local or global environmental issues in an effective
manner.

Associated Careers
Service in the federal or provincial environment ministries or the environmental protection agencies
Affiliation with NGOs, International Donors and Development Agencies such as World Bank, Islamic Development Bank,

UNDP, UNICEF, etc

Environmental science portfolio
Setup of environmental laboratory or certification company
Environmental management in an Industry
Teaching and research

MS/PhD Coursework Programme Code-652

Core Courses
Course
Code
ENS-801
ENE-802
ENE-803

Course Title

Credits

Environmental Analytical Techniques

Course
Code
ENS-804

Environmental Impact Assessment

Occupational Safety and Environment

ENS-805

ENS-806
ENS-899

Course Title

Credits

Energy and Environment

Climate Change
Environmental Policy and Governance
MS Thesis

3
3
6

Elective Courses (Any two of the following)

Course
Code
ENS-820

Course Title

Credits

PhD Courses

ENE-922

Environmental Biotechnology

ENS-834

Environmental Risk Assessment

ENS-824

Environmental Chemistry
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Freshwater Ecology

ENS-836

Epidemiology

CE-888

Watershed Management

ENS-838

Environmental Economics

ENS-830

Cleaner Production Technologies

ENS-846

Applied Environmental Microbiology

ENS-832

RS & GIS Applications in Environment 3

ENS-852

ENS-840

Statistics for Environmental Analysis

ENS-854

ENS-842

Environmental Auditing

ENS-901

ENS-844

Sustainable Development

ENS-999

Advanced Analytical Techniques

Principles & Applications of Bioremediation
Special Topics in Environmental Science
PhD Thesis

ENS-848

Environmental Geology

ENS-850

Alternate Energy Sources

3
GIS & Remote Sensing Application for
3
Civil Engineering

ENS-822

GIS-802

3
3
30

Note: PhD Students will complete requirements of 800/900 level coursework (18 credit hours) beyond their Masters degree, as
recommended by the doctoral Guidance and Examination Committee.
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Programme Description

SCEE

Institute of Geographical Information System (IGIS)

IGIS is the first-of-its-kind higher education institute in Pakistan where state-of-the-art spatial education is delivered. The institute
offers four-year Bachelors of Engineering in Geoinformatics, two-year Masters in Remote Sensing & GIS and PhD in Remote
Sensing & GIS. The institute has well-experienced teaching faculty holding PhD and MS degrees from foreign universities who are
actively involved in research and development. They have established some local and international collaborations. IGIS has also
signed an MOU with Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on Dual Master Degree Program. According to this MOU students have an
opportunity to transferring their credits to AIT and get a dual degree. In the years ahead, we hope to pursue, with renewed vigor
and zeal; our vision is to expand not only our academic programmes but also the student intake, without diluting our traditional
standards of excellence. The institute has also successfully organized 1st and 2nd International Conference on Advances in Space
Technologies in 2006 and 2008 respectively. IGIS conducts short courses from time to time according to the demand of industry
in GIS and Remote Sensing related disciplines.

Bachelors in Geoinformatics Engineering

Semester-I

Programme Code: 104

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

GIE-111

Computer Aided GI Design

2-1

CS-110

Fundamentals of Computer Programming

3-1

MATH-101

Calculus & Analytical Geometry

3-0

GIE-102

Introduction to RS

3-1

PHY-102

Applied Physics

2-1

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

GIE-101

Introduction to GIS

3-1

GIE-100

Geography

3-0

HU-108

Communication & Interpersonal

Skills

3-0

MATH-121

Linear Algebra and Ordinary Differential Equations

3-0

TotaI

15-3

TotaI

16-2

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CE-182

Surveying-I

2-1

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

MATH-222

Linear Algebra

3-0

CS-250

Data Structures and Algorithms

3-1

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

CE-286

Surveying-II

1-2

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

GIE-205

Spatial Data Analysis

2-1

GIE 203

Digital Mapping & Image Processing 2-1

GIE-204

Photogrammetry

2-1

CS-212

Object Oriented Programming

3-1

TotaI

15-3

TotaI

10-5

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

GIE-321

Database Management Systems

2-1

GIE-312

Geodesy and Map Projections

2-1

GIE-306

Cartography and Map Production

2-1

CE -371

Construction Project Management

2-1

GIE-

Elective I

3-1

GIE-409

Spatial Databases

2-1

GIE-342

GIS Applications

2-1

CE-121

Engineering Geology

3-0

GIE-341

Geosciences

3-0

GIE-

Elective II

GIE

Elective III

TotaI

13-3

TotaI

18

Note:

192

Electives II to VII could be of either 2-1 CHs or 3-0 CHs

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Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

GIE-499

Project I (GI Design Project)

0-3

GIE-499

Project II (GI Design Project)

0-3

GIE-308

Spatial Decision Support Systems

2-1

GIE-414

Land use Planning

2-1

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

CE-223

Soil Mechanics

3-1

GIE-413

GPS Surveying

2-1

GIE-

Elective VI

GIE-

Elective IV

GIE-

Elective VII

GIE-

Elective V

TotaI

16

TotaI

17

Grand TotaI

136

Note:

Electives II to VII could be of either 2-1 CHs or 3-0 CHs

Elective Courses
Civil Engineering
Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-253

Fluid Mechanics

3-1

CE-357

Water Resources Engineering and Management

2-1

CE-427

Soil and Site Improvement

3-0

CE-453

Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering

3-1

Computer Science / Electronics Engineering

Course Code Course Title

Credits

EE-241

Electromagnetic Theory

3-0

EE-231

Signals and Systems

3-0

CS-423

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

3-1

*CS-470

Machine Learning

3-0

EC-312

Digital Image Processing

2-1

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Semester-VII

SCEE

Geoinformatics
GIE-471

GIS Programming

2-1

*GIE-473

Integrated Geo-Technologies

2-1

*GIE-474

Web GIS

2-1

CE-453

Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering

3-1

Natural Resources Management

Course Code Course Title

Credits

ENE-101

Introduction to Environmental Engineering

3-0

*ENE-405

Water Supply and Waste Water Engineering

3-1

GIE-451

Elements of Weather

2-1

GIE-452

Introduction to Coastal Systems

2-1

*GIE -453

Environmental Impact Assessment

2-1

GIE-454

Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences

2-1

*GIE-455

Renewable Energy Resources

2-1

GIE-467

Planning Energy Transmission

2-1

GIE-455

Renewable Energy Resources

2-1

GIE-461

Regional Planning and Management

2-1

GIE-462

Introduction to Urban and Transport Planning

2-1

GIE-463

Land Information System in Third world

2-1

GIE-464

Planning and Management of Housing

2-1

GIE-465

Fundamentals of Urban Planning

2-1

GIE-466

Utilities and Services Management

2-1

Special Topics
Course Code Course Title

Credits

GIE-481

Military Use of GIS and RS

2-1

GIE-482

Special Topic in GIS

2-1

GIE-483

Special Topic in RS

2-1

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MS & PhD Remote Sensing and Geographical Information

Programme Code: 625

Core Courses
Course Title

Credits

GIS-801

Advanced Geographical Information System

GI5-811

Advanced Remote Sensing and Image Processing

GIS-821

Advanced Geodatabase and Programming

GIS-881

Research Methods

Elective Courses (Any four of the following)

GIS-831

Agriculture and Food Security

GIS-832

Forest Management
Soil Geomorphology and Classifications
Hydrology and Water Resources

Conservation of Biodiversity
Management of Energy Resources
Management of Mineral Resources
Coastal Zone Management
Natural Hazards and Disaster
Management
Environmental Pollution
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Decisions and
Conflict Resolution
Disease Ecology
Climatology
Land use Planning and Management
District Planning and Management
Urban Planning
Infrastructure and Transport
Planning
E-Economics

GIS-833
GIS-834
GIS-835
GIS-836
GIS-837
GIS-841
GIS-842
GIS-843
GIS-802
GIS-845
GIS-846
GIS-847
GIS-851
GIS-852
GIS-853
GIS-854
GIS-855

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GIS-856

Planning and Management of

Housing

GIS-861

Poverty Alleviation

GIS-862

Tourism Development

GIS-863

Education and Health Services

GIS-864

Business and Marketing

GIS-865

GIS-866

GIS-871

Land Information System

Utilities and services Management
Geodesy

GIS-874

Web GIS

GIS-875

GIS Project Management

GIS-876

Geostatistics

GIS-877

Spatial Decision Support System

GIS-901

Special Topics in GIS

GIS-911

Special Topics in Remote Sensing

GIS-880

GIS Standards, Security and Ethics 3

GIS-899

MS Thesis

Total

30

3
3

SCEE

Course Code

3
3

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Programme Code: 625

SCEE

Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

GIS-902

Spatial Analysis and Modeling

GIS-912

Advanced Digital Image Processing

GIS-903

Advanced Spatial Data Management

GIS-913

Microwave and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing

GIS-914

Advanced Mapping Technology

Elective Courses
GIS-838

Spatial Hydrology

CS-820

Advanced Database Concepts

CS-877

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

CS-861

Advanced Computer Graphics

GIS-823

Spatial Algorithms and Programming for GIS

GIS-804

GIS Application Software Development

GIS-805

Internet Mapping and Information Management

GIS-883

Structural Equation and Multilevel (Hierarchical) Modeling

GIS-867

Demographic Analysis and Modeling

GIS-848

Spatial Epidemiology

GIS-808

Data Analysis for Geoscientists

GIS-803

GIS Pattern Analysis

GIS-806

Spatial Statistics

STAT- 901

Advanced Probability & Statistics

GIS-884

Advanced Regression Analysis

GIS-871

Geodesy

GIS-865

Land Information System

GIS-852

District Planning and Management

GIS-853

Urban Planning

GIS-842

Natural Hazard and Disaster Management

GIS-843

Environmental Pollution

ENE-802

Environmental Impact Assessment

GIS-807

Theory of GIS

GIS-901

Special Topics in GIS

GIS-812

GPS Surveying Techniques

GIS-813

3-D GIS Data Capture and Ground LiDAR

GIS-810

Photogrammetry

GIS-815

Engineering Aspects of RS

GIS-816

Remote sensing in hydrology

GIS-817

Remote sensing of the environment

GIS-818

Terrain Mapping

GIS-819

Observations of the Earth and its Climate

GIS-911

Special Topics in RS

GIS-999

PhD Thesis

30

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NUST Institute of Civil Engineering (NICE)

The institute is designed and developed on the most modern lines which are tailored to strengthen students knowledge in Civil
Engineering and its related specialties. NICE consists of the following departments;
Structural Engineering
Geo Technical Engineering
Water Resource Engineering and Management
Survey and Geodesy

SCEE

Teaching & Research Facilities

Laboratories
Structures
Geotech
Survey
Fluid Mechanics
Geology
Computer
Library
The library of the department is equipped with
Books (hard copies)
Online books through HEC
CDs/DVDs
MS Theses

Manuals

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Library Equipment
Library is fully furnished with new furniture, electronic detector and necessary equipment including computers, photocopy
machines, scanner and printers. Wireless and line internet is
also available in the library to access other international and
HEC library.

Access to National and International DataBases

Line and wireless internet is available in the library to access
other libraries. Access to various databases is available: McGraw Hill Books
Springer Link
ASCE
Science Direct
E-brary
Jstore
Taylor & Francis Journals, etc.

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SCEE

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Programme Code-103

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-101

Engineering Mechanics

2.5-0.5

CE-103

Mechanics of Solids-I

2-1

CE-102

Civil Engineering Materials

3-0

CE-121

Engineering Geology

3-0

CE-181

Civil Engineering Drawing

Fundamentals of Information &
Communication Technologies (ICT)
Calculus and Analytical Geometry
Introduction to Electrical Engineering
Communication Skills

0-2

CE-182

2-1

2-1

CS-111

3-0

MATH-104

Surveying-I
Fundamentals of Computer Programming
Differential Equations & Transforms

1.5-0.5

ME-103

Mechanical Engineering

1.5-0.5

Total

17

Total

18

CS-100
MATH-101
EE-100
HU-109

2-0

Semester-III

2-1
3-0

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-205

Mechanics of Solids-II

2-1

CE-206

Structural Analysis-I

3-0

CE-241

Transportation Engineering-I

3-0

CE-222

Soil Mechanics-I

2-1

CE-251

Fluid Mechanics-I

2-1

CE-342

Transportation Engineering-II

2-1

CE-286

Surveying-II

1-2

CE-252

Fluid Mechanics-II

2-1

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

CE-287

Geo-Informatics

2-1

MATH-352

Numerical Methods

2-1

MATH-361

Probability and Statistics

3-0

Total

17

Total

18

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-307

Structural Analysis-II

4-0

CE-309

Structural Analysis-III

3-0

CE-308

Plain & Reinforced Concrete-I

3-1

CE-310

3-1

CE-324

Soil Mechanics-II

2-1

CE-355

CE-354

Engineering Hydrology

1.5-0.5

CE-388

CE-371

Construction Project Management

Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimation
TOTAL

2-1

CE-497

Plain & Reinforced Concrete-II

Public Health Engineering (Water
Supply and Sanitary Engg)
Computer Aided Civil Engineering
Design and Graphics
Project-1

3-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

19

CE-

Elective-I

3-0

Total

19

CE-372

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1-2
0-1

Semester-VII

Semester-VIII
Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-373

1-1

CE-458

Irrigation Engineering

2.5-0.5

Construction Machinery

CE-498

Project-II

3-0

CE-499

Project-III

0-3

CE-411

Steel Structures

3-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

HU-212

Technical & Business Writing

2-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

ARCH-305

Architecture & Town Planning

2-0

CE-

Elective-III

3-0

ECO-130

Engineering Economics

2-0

CSL-401

Community Service Learning

1-1

CE-

Elective-II

3-0

Total

15

Total

17

Grand Total

139

SCEE

Course Code Course Title

Elective Courses
Structures
CE-412

Design of Concrete Structures

3-0

CE-413

Design of Steel Structures

3-0

CE-414

Bridge Engineering

3-0

CE-415

Special Application Structures

3-0

CE-416

Earthquake Engineering

3-0

CE-425

Introduction to Rock Mechanics

3-0

CE-426

Slope Stability

3-0

CE-427

Soil and Site Improvement

3-0

CE-428

Design & Construction of Earthen Dams

3-0

CE-429

Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

3-0

CE-430

Applied Soil Mechanics

3-0

CE-431

Investigation and Instrumentation in Earthquake Engineering

3-0

Geotech

Water Resources
CE-459

Hydraulic Engineering

3-0

CE-460

Computational Hydraulics

3-0

CE-461

Open Channel Flow

3-0

CE-462

River Engineering

3-0

Construction Management

3-0

ENE-433

Environment Management & Impact Assessment

3-0

CE-474

Construction Project Scheduling

3-0

HRM-443

Human Resource Management in Construction

3-0

CE-476

Construction Contract Management

3-0

Transportation
CE-443

Pavement Design & Rehabilitation

3-0

CE-444

Traffic Engineering & Safety

3-0

CE-445

Road Construction, Materials & Practices

3-0

CE-446

Geometric Design of Highway

3-0

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MS & PhD Geotechnical Engineering

SCEE

The course focuses on strengthening students knowledge in geotechnical engineering, exposing them to issues related to
engineering geology, geotechnic foundation engineering, geological and rock engineering, hydrology, soil structure and pavement
design/analysis/rehabilitation.

Why join this programme?

Geotechnical Engineering provides flexibility, broad subject coverage, high quality delivery and excellent job prospects on
graduation. The course allows development of important technical aspects associated with Geotechnical Engineering. It provides
the students with comprehensive and diverse understanding of Geotechnical Engineering which will allow the students to
develop their careers. It is not only successful in providing essential technical aspects in the subject, but also allows a sound
practical application of the skills learnt.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-150

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-821

Soil and Site Improvement

CE-828

Advanced Geotechnical Design

CE-823

Slope Stability

CE-829

Geotechnical Site Investigation

CE-824

Mechanical Properties of Soils

Elective Courses (Any three)

Course Code Course Title
Design and Construction of Earthen
CE-837
Dams
CE-881
Soil Dynamics

Credits

STAT-835

Probability and Statistics

CE-836

Construction Management

CE-860

CE-884

Rock Mechanics-I

GIS-802

CE-827

Earth Structures

CE-899

Pavement Design and Analysis

3
GIS & Remote Sensing Applicatin for
3
Civil Engineering
MS Thesis
6

CE-830

Rock Mechanics-II

CE-831

Advanced Soil Mechanics

CE-818

Coastal Engineering

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MS & PhD Water Resource Engineering

The course enables students to appreciate the wide range of activities related to Water Resources Engineering and produce
engineering experts with updated knowledge in the fields of Water Resources, Hydrology and Environmental Management.

Preservation and systematic regulation of water resources is the dire need of the present era. This course provides maximum job
opportunities to students to work in different departments in the country.

MS Coursework

Programme Code-153

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-871

Advanced Open Channel Hydraulics

WRE-886

Water Resources, Economics,

Planning and Management

CE-872

Applied Hydrology

WRE-888

Watershed Management

CE-873

River Engineering

CE-899

Masters Thesis Research

CE-875

Computational Hydraulics

Elective Courses (Any Two)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-876

Sediment Transport

CE-889

Irrigation & Drainage Engineering

CE-824

Water Supply and Wastewater

Engineering

CE-856

Groundwater Modeling

CE-878

Water Management Computations

CE-827

Solid Wastes Management

CE-879

Design of Hydraulic Structures

CE-892

Geographic Information Systems in

Water Resources

CE-880

Groundwater Hydrology

STAT-835

Probability and Statistics

CE-881

Hydropower Engineering

CE-836

Construction Management

CE-802

Environmental Impact Assessment

CE-883

Mechanical Properties of Soils

CE-884

Hydrometeorology

CE-829

Geotechnical Site Investigation

CE-885

Groundwater Exploration

CE-830

Coastal Engineering

CE-887

Water Quality Management

Total

30

CE-839

Design of Hydropower Plants

CE-846

Water Resources Economics, Planning & Management

CE-849

Groundwater Hydrology

CE-856

Groundwater Modeling

CE-857

Coastal Engineering

CE-858

Dam Engineering

GIS-802

GIS & Remote Sensing Application

for Civil Engineering

ENE-824

Water Supply and Waste Water

Collection Systems

ENE-807

Water Quality Modeling

CE-999

PhD Dissertation

30

PHD COURSES
Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-821

Soil and Site Improvement

CE-824

Mechanical Properties of Soils

CE-829

Geotechnical Site Investigation

CE-832

River Basin Modeling

CE-833

Urban Flood Management and

Disaster Risk Mitigation

CE-834

Climate Change and Hydrological

Cycle

CE-836

Construction Management

CE-837

Water Law & Policy

CE-838

Planning, Development & Management of Hydropower Systems

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Why join this programme?

MS Geotechnical & Tunneling

MS Coursework

Programme Code-773

SCEE

Core Courses MS Geotechnical

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-821

Soil and Site Improvement

CE-822

Rock Mechanics-I

CE-826

Advanced Soil Mechanics

CE-827

Advance Geotechnical Design

CE-832

Slope Stability

CE-899

Thesis

Core Courses MS Tunneling

Course Code Course Title

Credits

TNL-801

Geological Investigation and Ground Characterization

TNL-802

Tunnel Support and Reinforcement Design

TNL-803

Tunnel Excavation/ Construction Methods

TNL-899

Thesis

Elective Courses (Any Three) - MS Geotechnical

Course Code Course Title

Credits

CE-801

Pavement Design and Analysis

CE-823

Rock Mechanics-II

CE-828

Earth Structures

CE-829

Geotechnical Site Investigation

CE-830

Coastal Engineering

CE-831

Design and Construction of Earthen Dams

CE-833

Soil Dynamics

STAT-835

Probability And Statistics

CEM-801

Construction Project Administration

GIS-802

GIS & RS and Its Application in Civil Engineering

Elective Courses MS Tunneling

Course Code Course Title

Credits

TNL-805

Tunnel Mechanics and Behavior

TNL-806

Special Topics in Tunnelling

TNL-807

Numerical Methods and Software Application

CE-823

Rock Mechanics-II

CE-805

Advanced Concrete Design

CE-804

Advanced Structural Analysis

TNL-804

Ground Improvement for Tunneling

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School of Mechanical & Manufacturing

Engineering (SMME), Islamabad

SMME

School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

The School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
(SMME) has been established to prepare human resource
with essential skills in Mechanical Engineering and related
disciplines. Its areas of specialisation include manufacturing,
automobile and power/energy sectors so as to prepare
its graduates to perform effectively in the technological
world. Though newly established, it has state-of-the-art
laboratories related to mechanical and manufacturing fields.
In addition, high-tech laboratories of Robotics, Biomedical
and Manufacturing Resource Centre (MRC) have also been
developed.
The School is running undergraduate programme in
Mechanical Engineering and MS and PhD in Mechanical
Engineering, Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering,
Design & Manufacturing Engineering (DME) and Biomedical
Engineering. SMME will start MS and PhD in Biomedical
Engineering from fall 2012/13 onwards. The programmes
have been developed to address a growing concern within
industry that fresh graduates do not meet the expectations
of todays corporate and industry leaders. It has been noted
that the current graduates have little awareness of the
actual state of the industry, its culture, and the complex
interactive management and operating systems which are
based on value-added effort, team performance and result
oriented leadership. The graduates of SMME are trained to
assist the industry in its effort to meet the challenges posed

Faculty
Dr Abdul Ghafoor
PhD (University of Salford) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Robots Kinematics & Mechanisms
Dr Riaz Ahmad Mufti
PhD (University of Leeds) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Automotive Engineering
Dr Shahid Ikramullah Butt
PhD (Beijing Institute of Technology) China
Discipline: Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Specialisation: Industrial Engineering &Digital Manufacturing
Dr Khalid Akhtar
PhD (Asian Institute of Technology), Thailand
Discipline: Manufacturing Engineering
Specialisation: Industrial Engineering
Dr Irtiza Ali
PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology) USA
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering
Specialization: Aerial Robotics
Dr Liaqat Ali
PhD (Loughborough University) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Advance Manufacturing Technology

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by domestic and global competition. These graduates will

have the knowledge of corporate culture, its internal and
external competitive pressures, leadership qualities, team
performance, and an expanded understanding of technologies
required for industry for effective utilisation of human and
financial resources.
The programmes are designed to inculcate the following
attributes and skills in the students:

Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyse

data, use relevant tools/models and evaluate alternative

mechanical/thermal/manufacturing system designs based
on technical/non-technical criteria

Capability of providing leadership while working in a team,

exhibiting a high degree of professionalism

Ability to work in diverse environments and address

multidisciplinary challenges

Strength and critical understanding of moral values and

professional ethics, with a passion for life-long learning
and self-improvement

Ability to visualise and transform their innovation &

creativity into practical form

Dr Mohsin Jamil
PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of Southampton, U.K
Discipline: Electrical Engineering
Specialization: Power Electronics
Dr Samiur Rahman Shah
PhD (Mechanical), Ecole Centrale Nantes, France
Discipline: Automotive Engineering
Specialisation: Engine Thermodynamics, Combustion and
Emissions
Dr Yasar Ayaz
PhD (Tohoku University) Japan
Discipline: Mechatronics Engineering
Specialisation: Robotics & Machine Intelligence
Dr Mushtaq Khan
PhD (Loughborough University) UK
Discipline: Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
Specialisation: Rapid Prototyping / Laser Manufacturing
Dr Syed Husain Imran
PhD (University of Manchester) UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Industrial Manufacturing Engineering
Dr Syed Omer Gilani
PhD (Electrical & Computer Engineering), National University
of Singapore, Singapore
Discipline: Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering
Specialization: Visual Neuroscience

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Mr Waqas Khalid
MSc (Mechanical), The Royal Institute of Technology KTH,
Sweden
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering

Dr Nosheen Fatima
PhD (MolecularMicrobiology), Universit de Caen, France
Discipline: Biomedical Engineering
Specialization: Molecular Microbiology

Mr Ammar Tariq
MSc (Mechanical), The Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Engineering Mechanics

Dr Aamir Mubashir
PhD, Loughborough University, UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Advanced Mechanics of Materials

Engr. M. Naweed Hassan

Bsc (Mechanical), UET Lahore, Pakistan
Discipline: Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Specialization: Military Vehicle Design and Evaluation

Dr Umar Ansari
PhD Candidate (Biomedical Engineering), University of New
South Wales, Australia
Discipline: Biomedical Engineering
Specialization: Prosthetic Implants designing, Functional Electronic Stimulation (FES) Systems

Engr. Nabeel Younis

MS (Loughborough University) UK
Discipline: Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Specialization: Engineering & Management

Dr Riaz Ahmad Khan

PhD (Applied Mathematics), NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Applied Mathematics
Specialization: Elastodynamics
Dr Muhammad Safdar
PhD Mathematics, NUST-Center for Advanced Mathematics
and Physics, (CAMP), Pakistan
Specialization: Differential Equations
Engr. Muhammad Sohail
MS (Mechanical), George Washington University, USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Structures
Engr. Abdul Naeem Khan
MS (Mechanical Engineering),Michigan State University (MSU),
USA
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Thermo-fluids, Propulsion
Engr. Zia Ud Din
MS (Energy Conversion and Management), University of Offenburg, Germany
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Energy, Fuel Cell
Mr. Muhammad Adnan Hanif
MSc (Mechanical), Bleking Institute of Technology, Sweden
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Structural Mechanics, Strategic Sustainability

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Engr. Muhammad Usman Bhutta

MS (Automation & Robotics),Technical University Dortmund,
Germany
Discipline: Mechatronics
Specialization: Process Automation
Engr. Jamal Saeed
MS (Mechanical), GIKI Topi, Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Sara Baber Sial
MS (Human Robot Interaction),Middlesex University, London,
UK
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Engr. Khawaja Fahad Iqbal
BE (Mechatronics Engineering), NUST, Pakistan
Discipline: Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering
Specialization: Mechatronics Engineering
Engr. Naqash Afzal
BE (Mechatronics) Air University Pakistan
Discipline: Mechatronics
Specialization: Automation and Robotics
Engr. Usman Abdullah
BE (Mechanical), U.E.T Taxila, Pakistan
Discipline: Mechanical
Engr. Nasser Ijaz Moghal
BSc Mechanical Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute
Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
Specialization: Internal Combustion Engines

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Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali

PhD (Biomedical Engineering),University of Sheffield, UK
Discipline: Biomedical Engineering
Specialization: Biomaterials and Bioprosthesis

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Lab Facilities
S#

Department

Labs

Design and Manufacturing

CIM/Micro CIM Lab, Rapid Prototyping Lab, CNC Lab (Lathe & Milling).

Mechanical

Tool Making, Heat Treatment Lab, Automotive Lab, Fluid Mechanics Lab, Mechanics of Materials Lab, Heat and Mass Transfer Lab, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab, Thermodynamics
Lab, Engine / Tribology Lab, Ergonomics Lab, Mechanics of Machines Lab, Vibrations Lab, Measurement and Instrumentation Lab.

Robotics & Artificial

Intelligence

Electronics Lab, Machine Vision Lab, Advanced Robotics Lab, Advanced Control Lab, CAD/CAM/
Artificial Intelligence Lab, Industrial Automation Lab, Arial Robotics Lab, Computer Aided Engineering/Embedded System Lab, CIM Lab, Micro CIM Lab.

Manufacturing Resource Center

Surface Treatment Lab, Electrical Shop, Bench Fitting Lab, Wood Working Lab, Machine Lab,
Welding Fabrication Lab, Forging & Foundry Lab.

Biomedical

Human Systems Lab, Biochemistry Lab, Prosthetics Lab.

Student Support Services

A panel of faculty members is designated as advisors who

are available to the students for career counseling. They also
guide students and solve their problems related to university
life.

Lubrizol USA

Lubrizol is an oil company mainly conducting research in the

area of Engine Lubricants. SMME with its experienced faculty
and state-of-the-art labs convinced Lubrizol for a joint project
in the field of engine tribology. Lubrizol has provided the
hardware for research on the Mercedes-Benz OM646
engine, looking in detail at the effect of formulations on the
tribological performance of engine valve train.

Alliances and Partnerships

National Instruments (NI) USA:

SMME has strong links with National Instruments (NI) USA

and have conducted joint events/workshops. SMME is the
only educational institute in Pakistan to have a certified
National Instruments (USA) faculty, fulfilling one of the key
requirements for creating National Instruments Academy
here in Pakistan. The school has purchased state of the art
hardware and become the first Institute in Pakistan to be
National Instruments Academy. The NI Academy programme,
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face teaching with hands on lab exercises, preparing students

for their future careers by developing their skills in using visual
programming language and acquisition systems created by
National Instruments (USA).

Alliances and Partnerships National

Instruments (NI) USA:
SMME has developed strong links with National Instruments
(NI) USA and have conducted joint events/workshops. SMME
is the only educational institute in Pakistan certified by
National Instruments as NI LabVIEW Academy. The School has
certified NI Faculty and has state-of-the-art hardware. The
NI Academy programme, developed by National Instruments
(USA), combines face-to-face teaching with hands on lab
exercises, preparing students for their future careers by
developing their skills in using visual programming language
and acquisition systems created by National Instruments
(USA).

Lubrizol USA
Lubrizol is an oil company mainly conducting research in the
area of Engine Lubricants. SMME with its experienced faculty
and state-of-the-art labs convinced Lubrizol for a joint project
in the field of engine tribology. Lubrizol will provide the
hardware for research on the OM646 engine, looking in detail
at the effect of formulations on the tribological performance of
engine valve train.

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BP/Castrol UK

Knowing the expertise of our faculty, strong links have been

developed with BP/Castrol in the area of engine tribology.
For research on cam/tappet interaction, BP/Castrol not only
agreed to collaborate in this project but also agreed to donate
a heavy-duty diesel engine valve-train test rig worth millions
of rupees. Attracting an International oil giant for research
collaboration is a great achievement for Pakistan.

Millat Tractors

Along with international companies, SMME is also closely

working with and supporting local industries. One of the
examples is the technical link developed with Millat Tractors.
Knowing our expertise in the field of engines, Millat Tractors
and SMME are working on a number of joint projects. This
includes, development of engine blow-by monitoring system,
real time oil consumption measurement system, designing of
green engine test bed, etc.

Sakura Wheelchairs (Japan)

SMME has signed a Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) with Sakura Wheelchair Project (Japan) under which
researchers from leading Japanese Wheelchair Industries
and associated Japanese Universities have joined hands
with researchers of the Robotics and Intelligent Systems
Engineering (RISE) Research Center at SMME to introduce
active wheelchairs technology in Pakistan. The researchers
are also working to collaborate on research projects for
development of state of the art technologies to further
research into Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Active
Wheelchairs.

Summer Internships:

SMME has a strong relations with many national and

international companies. Due to these strong ties, SMME
was able to arrange summer internships for all the students
who completed their first four semesters of Mechanical
Engineering. Following are the companies in which SMME
placed its students for summer internships.

Atlas Honda
Atlas Power
Infinity Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd
Mecas Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd
Millat Tractors Limited
Millat Equipment Limited
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Ravi Autos (Pvt.) Ltd

Rastgar Engineering Company
Spel Group
Metaline Industries (Pvt.) Ltd
Thermosole Industries (Pvt.) Ltd
Alpha Chemicals
Attock Oil Refinery
Descon
Interloop (Pvt.) Ltd
Kohinoor Mills (Pvt.) Ltd
Laser Sports
MGR Air Filters (Turkey)
National Instruments
OGDCL
Pak Gen
Pakistan Oilfields
Pakistan Tobacco Company
Schlumberger
Sitara Chemicals
Tesla Technologies
Trojans
Sazgar Engineering Works
IAESTE Pakistan

Industrial Visits:

SMME arranges Industrial visits for students to renowned

industries on regular basis. The main objective behind these
visits is to explain the working of industrial equipment in
running conditions to the students and tell them about the
expectations of the industrialists from the fresh engineers.
Some of the industries where students of SMME were taken
for visits are:

Heavy Mechanical Complex (Pvt.) Ltd

KSB Pumps (Pvt.) Ltd
Kohinoor Mills (Pvt.) Ltd
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT)
Wilson Group
Rastagar Engineering Company
Pakistan Tobacco Company(PTC), Jehlem
Pakistan Ordnance Factories
Tarbela Dam and Power House

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Visits

Visit of Vice Chancellor of Middlesex University

Figure Visit of founder and CEO of Innovations in Civic partnership (USA)

Visit of ICP USA Delegation

Visit of METU Delegation

Seminars/Workshops:
ASHRAE Chapter & Activities Lecture by Mr. Ronald
Jarnagin on the 20th Nov 2013.

Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills Workshop.

Industrial Control and Automation Workshop June 2014.
Quality Assurance and Certification in Industrial
Environment Workshop February 2014

ISO 9000 Workshop July 2014

Advance Manufacturing Practices Workshop June 2013
Short Course on Pro-Engineer Wildfire 5.0 And CNC
Machining Workshop

Visit of Foreign Delegation

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Life at School

SMME

In order to keep students in touch with the outer world and provide them with cyber environment, there is high speed wireless
internet facility inside the campus. A tea-bar and common room along with indoor games facility are also provided in the School
so that students can spend their leisure time. The library and labs remains open from 9 AM to 9PM.

Student Societies
Extracurricular and co-curricular activities play a vital role in the personal grooming of the students.

Student Council of SMME

In October 2009, a student-run society by the name of Arts, Sports and Adventure Society (ASAS) was established which has now
been restructured and named as the Student Council SMME. The Council is sponsored by a faculty member and is run directly by
the students. A President, a General Secretary, Presidential Secretary and a Treasurer oversee and coordinate the activities of the
Council. The Council has 5 wings which are Sports, Performing Arts, Publications, Creativity, Logistics and Event Management.
These wings are headed by their respective Directors. The Student Council SMME also consists of batch presidents who bridge
communication gaps between students and faculty. The Council has organized numerous activities for SMMEs student body,
most notable of them sports tournaments which include futsal, cricket, table tennis, etc.

NUST Community Service Club

NCSC (NUST COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB), formerly known as NVC (NUST Volunteers Club) is a non-profit, student run, volunteer
Organization managed by SMME. The mission of NCSC is to bring adolescent minds of the university students and change them
into responsible citizens and leaders with lifelong commitment to community service and welfare of the society. We focus on
facilitating the under privileged.

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Departments
Following are the departments in SMME.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Department of Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering (RIME)
Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (BMES)

Quick Facts
Undergraduate Programmes
Course Starting:
Duration:
Eligibility:

September 2014
4 years
Matric/ Equivalent (minimum 60% marks)
FSc/ equivalent with Physics,
Maths & Chemistry (Minimum 60% marks)

Course Starting
Duration:
Eligibility:

September 2014
Minimum 1.5 years (For MS) and 3years (For PhD)
BE in Mechanical / Industrial/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics or equivalent Engineering
degree from a PEC/HEC recognized institution of Pakistan or abroad.

Postgraduate Programmes

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is the oldest and broadest field of engineering which combines skills in designing of components and
systems in a wide range of engineering technologies. Mechanical Engineering department is an integral part of SMME with 18
PhDs educated from reputed international and national universities and around three hundred undergraduate students and an
additional three hundred postgraduate students. The mission of the mechanical engineering program is to provide students with
the fundamental knowledge, skills and professional experience necessary for successful careers in industrial or academic roles.
The department of mechanical engineering provides excellent platform for young students to study and perform in challenging
environment. The department is equipped with almost all laboratory equipment necessary for undergraduate and postgraduate
studies in the area of mechanical design and thermo-fluids. The department will soon tie its coordination with our newly
developed Manufacturing Resource Center (MRC). MRC is expected to have large number of manufacturing facilities where
the ideas of the young students and researchers may be brought into reality. The curriculum is designed to meet challenges
forced by the industry and expectations of the modern corporate world. Due to excellent academic record in the last couple of
years, the department is receiving huge number of applications for admission at undergraduate and postgraduate level and is
tremendously increasing every year.

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The aim of the undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering is to train young graduates with technical, analytical, business
and interpersonal skills to meet the challenges of the modern industries. The curriculum is tailored to provide skills in various
areas of mechanical engineering such as design, thermo-fluids, refrigeration and air conditioning, heat and mass transfer,
industrial manufacturing, management and interpersonal skills. The program is structured to create ability in the students
to apply a multi-disciplinary approach to conceive, plan, design and implement solutions to large number of mechanical
engineering problems. The curriculum is integrated with computer based technologies facilitating the design and simulation of
mechanical components and systems. In addition to all, the curriculum is set so that it helps students to choose a specific area
or interdisciplinary fields such as industrial, manufacturing, materials and other wide range of engineering technologies. Modern
mechanical engineers use sophisticated computer-aided design and engineering skills to ensure the reliability, efficiency and
economics of products. There is an increasing demand for trained graduates with technical, analytical, business and interpersonal
skills. The modern industry has led the world in innovation for almost a century, and its operations are now firmly integrated
with computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering. Our programme in Mechanical Engineering with its relevant
specializations provides skill, knowledge and understanding in the areas of computer-based technologies and innovative design
processes. These are associated with current and future generations of machines and engineers with broad-based mechanical
engineering expertise coupled with industrial and manufacturing knowledge.

Scheme of Studies
Semester-I

Semester-II

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

PHY-102

Applied Physics

2-1

MATH-121

3-0

Linear Algebra & ODEs

MATH-105

Calculus & Vector Algebra

3-0

CH-101

Applied Chemistry

2-1

CS-102

Computer Systems & Programming 2-2

HU-101

Islamic Studies

2-0

HU-100

English

2-0

HU-107

Pakistan Studies

2-0

ME-110

Engineering Drawing & Graphics

1-1

ME-111

CAD

1-1

ME-121

Workshop Practice#

1-2

ME-112

Engineering Statics

3-0

ME-130

Thermodynamics-I

3-0

Total

16-2

Total

11-6

Semester-III

Semester-IV

Course Code Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-241

Vector Calculus & PDEs

3-0

MATH-231

Fourier & Complex Analysis

3-0

HU-109

Communication Skills

2-0

EE-103

Electrical Engineering

2-1

ME-210

Engineering Dynamics 2

3-0

ME-211

Mechanics of Materials-I

3-0

ME-220

Engineering Materials

3-0

ME-221

Manufacturing Processes 3

3-0

ME-230

Fluid Mechanics I

3-0

ME-222

Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab I

0-1

ME-231

Thermodynamics- II

3-0

ME-233

Fluid Mechanics-II

3-0

ME-232

Thermodynamics Lab

0-1

ME-234

Fluid Mechanics Lab

0-1

Total

17-1

Total

14-3

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-361

Probability & Statistics

3-0

MATH-351

Numerical Methods

3-0

HU-212

Technical and Business Writing 4

2-0

ME-313

Theory of Machines

3-0

ME-310

Mechanics of Materials-II

3-0

ME-314

Control Systems

3-0

ME-311

Machine Design

3-0

ME-324

Engg Management & Economics

2-0

ME-312

Measurement & Instrumentation

2-0

ME-330

Heat & Mass Transfer

3-0

ME-323

Mechanics & Measurements Lab

0-1

ME-331

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

3-0

EE-212

Basic Electronics

2-1

ME-332

Heat Transfer & HVAC Lab

0-1

Internship (Pass/Fail basis)*

Total

17-1

Total

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Semester-VII

Semester-VIII

Course Code

Course Title

Credits Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ME-420

Project Management

2-0

HU-222

Professional Ethics

2-0

MGT-271

Entrepreneurship

2-0

XX-4XX

Elective III

3-0

ME-421

Mechanical Vibrations

3-0

XX-4XX

Elective IV

3-0

ME-410

Vibrations & Controls Lab

0-1

ME-499

Design Project

0-4

ME-422

Production Tooling & Automation

2-0

ME-423

Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab II

0-1

XX-4XX

Elective I

3-0

XX-4XX

Elective II

3-0

ME-499

Design Project

0-2

Total

15-4

Total

8-4

Grand Total

136

Electives
Course Code Course Title

Credits

Course Code Course Title

Credits

DME-470

Automotive Manufacturing Systems

3-0

ME-450

Laser & its applications

3-0

DME-471

Computer Application in
Automobile Manufacturing

2-1

ME-451

Marine Environment Issues

3-0

ME-452

Optimisation Techniques

3-0

DME-472

Computer Application in
Manufacturing Systems

2-1

ME-453

Power Generation and Distribution

3-0

DME-473

Industrial Manitenance
Management

3-0

ME-454

Electrical Machines

3-0

ME-455

3-0

DME-474

Logic Design & Microprocessors

2-1

Energy Conversion and Power

Electronics

DME-475

Logistics and Inventory

Management

3-0

DME-476

Ergonomics, Work Study and

Methods Engineering

3-0

DME-477

FEM Applications in Manufacturing

DME-478

ME-456

Engine Tribology

3-0

ME-457

FEM applications in Automobile

2-1

ME-458

Finite Element Methods

3-0

ME-459

Gas Dynamics

3-0

3-0

ME-460

Gas Turbines

3-0

Production Planning & Control

3-0

ME-461

Fuel Cell Techonolgy

3-0

DME-479

Total Quality Management

3-0

ME-462

Power Plant Engineering

3-0

ME-440

Fundamentals of Aerodynamics

3-0

ME-463

Power System Analysis

3-0

ME-441

Applied Heat Transfer

2-1

ME-464

Renewable Energy Technologies

3-0

Robotics and Automation

3-0

ME-442

Applied Thermodynamics

3-0

ME-465

ME-443

Automotive Technology

2-1

ME-466

Ship Propulsion Engineering

3-0

ME-444

Basic Naval Architecture

3-0

ME-467

Solar Energy Systems

3-0

ME-445

Computational Fluid Dynamics

3-0

ME-468

Vehicle Design Performance

2-1

ME-446

Computer Aided Engineering

1-2

RIME-221

2-1

ME-447

Computer Aided Thermal System

Design

2-1

Introduction to Mechatronics
Design Fundamentals

M&S-401

2-1

ME-448

Internal Combustion Engines

2-1

Introduction to Modelling and

Simulation

ME-449

Introduction to Oil and Natural Gas

Engineering

3-0

Engineering, IT and Computer Science

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The mission of the MS program in Mechanical Engineering is to impart knowledge in the art and science of mechanical
engineering through a comprehensive and advanced curriculum that produces specialized mechanical engineers of high ethics
and skill, fully prepared for entry into industry, government, graduate school and private enterprise. The curriculum covers broad
range of areas such as design, thermo-fluids and management. The laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities
in material characterization, design and analysis of automotive systems, instrumentation and computational mechanics. The
program is expected to enable the students to research, design, develop, test, evaluate and implement engineering solutions
to problems that are of a complexity encountered in professional practice. The interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum allows
the students to communicate effectively with colleagues in other disciplines such as manufacturing, biomedical engineering,
robotics and architecture etc. The student will be made proficient with computer-based design simulation and analysis tools. The
department has the most dedicated, student-focused faculty available to guide the students at every stage of their research.

MS Coursework
Programme Code: 622
Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-812

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

ME-801

Optimization of Engineering Systems

ME-802

Finite Element Methods

ME-803

Continum Mechanics

ME-835

Advanced Mechanics of Material

Elective-I*

To be selected from the list of electives

Elective-II*

To be selected from the list of electives

Elective-III*

To be selected from the list of electives

Elective-IV*

To be selected from the list of electives

ME-899

MS Thesis

Electives (Any three of the following)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

Dynamics & Control

ME-839

Advanced Finite Element Analysis

ME-859

Mechanics of Fibre Reinforced Com- 3

posites (FRC Materials)

ME-820

Advanced Instrumentation and

experimental methods

ME-840

Computational Fluid Dynamics and

Heat transfer

Special Topics

ME-812

Advanced Control Systems-I

ME-813

Advanced Control Systems-II

ME-814

Digital Control Systems

E-806

Operations Research

ME-898

EE-977

Nonlinear Control Systems

Product & Manufacturing Systems Design

ME-852

Rapid Prototyping, Tooling & Manufacturing

ME-812

Advanced Control Systems-I

ME-853

Manufacturing System Design &

Management

EM-806

Operations Research

ME-851

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

ME-854

Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3

ME-852

ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics-I

Rapid Prototyping, Tooling & Manufacturing

ME-819

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

Systems

ME-853

Manufacturing System Design &

Management

ME-820

Advanced Instrumentation and

experimental methods

ME-854

Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3

ME-855

Material Selection & Design

EM-800

Introduction to Advanced Robotics

ME-859

ME-898

Special Topics

Mechanics of Fibre Reinforced Com- 3

posites (FRC Materials)

ME-862

Advanced Engineering Materials

ME-863

Product Lifecycle Management

ME-871

Product Design & Development

ME-875

Computer Aided Engineering Design 3

ME-819

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

Systems

Computational Mechanics
ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics-I

ME-881

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

ME-833

Computational Fluid Dynamics-II

ME-835

Advanced Mechanics of Materials

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MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering

SMME

MTS-852

Advanced Measurement Techniques 3

Thermofluids

ME-876

Product Design and Development

EM-806

Operations Research

ME-867

Quality and Reliability Management

ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics-I

ME-868

Operations Management

ME-881

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

ME-869

Project Management

ME-819

ME-870

Supply Chain Management

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

Systems

ME-898

Special Topics

ME-840

Computational Fluid Dynamics and

Heat transfer

ME-851

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

ME-891

Internal Combustion Engines

ME-855

Material Selection & Design

ME-898

Special Topics

ME-824

Engine Tribology

EM-806

Operations Research

ME-875

Computer Aided Engineering Design 3

ME-831

Computational Fluid Dynamics-I

ME-876

Product Design and Development

ME-881

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

ME-867

Quality and Reliability Management

ME-819

ME-868

Operations Management

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

Systems

ME-869

Project Management

ME-840

Computational Fluid Dynamics and

Heat transfer

ME-870

Supply Chain Management

ME-891

Internal Combustion Engines

ME-898

Special Topics

ME-898

Special Topics

Design

* Remaining electives of all the above streams are available on SMME website. www.nust.edu.pk/INSTITUTIONS/Schools/SMME

PhD Courses (Any six of the following)

ME-931

Internal Combustion Engine Technology

ME-932

Combustion and Pollution Chemistry

ME-933

Industrial Energy Management

ME-934

Economical Aspects of Energy Conversion

ME-935

Renewable Energy

ME-936

Solar Technologies

ME-937

Vehicle Design and Analysis

ME-938

Mechanical Vibration and Noise

ME-939

Mechatronics and Robotics Applications

ME-940

Vehicle Dynamics and Control

ME-941

Analytical Dynamics

ME-942

Advanced Stress Analysis

ME-943

Laser Manufacturing

ME-944

Special topics for PhD program

(Any subject on the research interest of the faculty available)

ME-999

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The Department of Design and Manufacturing Engineering (DME) was established at SMME in September 2011. DME has 5 PhDs
educated from reputed international and national universities and more than 30 postgraduate students. The role of DME is to
offer such programmes which address industrial needs and also focus on the leading research areas in design, manufacturing and
industrial engineering.

MS and PhD in Design & Manufacturing Engineering

This educational programme has been started to address the demands of the modern industry. We at SMME are well- aware
of the fact that todays graduates must have the knowledge of the actual state of the industry, its culture and the complex
interactive management and operating systems which are based on value-added efforts, team performance and result-oriented
leadership. SMME is offering MS and PhD programme in Design & Manufacturing Engineering and aspires to develop expertise
in other disciplines as well. The purpose of the programme is to develop understanding of manufacturing and management
techniques along with specialisation in Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and Industrial Engineering. The
programme provides a firm foundation in lean manufacturing, product engineering, quality systems, and skills for effective
utilisation of human and corporate resources necessary to improve manufacturing business performance. It integrates systems
perspectives, combining the classroom learning of engineering and business with laboratory work, plant tours, industry-related
internship & research project. It also provides ample opportunities to work in teams with other manufacturing professionals to
analyse real-time problems and develop economical solutions.
The Masters Programme students are required to complete 22 classroom credit hours, 2 laboratory credit hours and an
industrial research thesis of six credit hours. Laboratory work includes understanding and use of CIM, Micro CIM, CNC and
Rapid Prototyping. The thesis is designed to provide a platform for the students to demonstrate competencies in learned
methodologies and acquired skills to enhance real-time manufacturing and business performance. The partner manufacturing
industry serves as a laboratory for the research project. The Programme will inculcate the skills and ability in the students to
effectively fulfill the requirements of such positions as Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Process Improvement Specialist, Lean
Manufacturing Consultant, Supply Chain / Logistics Systems Specialist and Manufacturing Business Planner / Consultant.

MS Coursework
Core Courses

Programme Code: 620

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MATH-815

Applied Engineering Mathematics

DME-811

Product Design and Development

DME-812

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

DME-813

Product Lifecycle Management

DME-814

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

DME-899

Thesis

Elective Courses
Specialisation in Manufacturing Engineering
Code

Course Title

DME-821

Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Manufacturing

DME-822

Laser Material Processing

DME-823

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

DME-824

Design for Manufacturing

DME-825

Lean and Agile Manufacturing

DME-826

Manufacturing Systems Design and Management

DME-827

Special Topics in Manufacturing Engineering

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SMME

Specialisation in Design Engineering

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

DME-828

Design of Machine Elements

DME-829

Design of Mechanisms

DME-830

Cognitive Ergonomics in Design

DME-831

Integrated Product Design

DME-832

Design of Mechatronics Systems

DME-833

Medical Device Design and Standards

DME-834

Engineering Design Management and Business Studies

DME-835

Industrial Design and Human Factors

DME-836

Statistics for Design

DME-837

Materials Selection and Design

DME-838

Special Topics in Design Engineering

CSE-820

Finite Element Methods (RCMS)

CSE-805

Introduction to Modelling & Analysis

Specialisation in Industrial Engineering

Course Code

Course Title

DME-839

Quality and Reliability Management

Credits
3

DME-840

Financial Management of Operations and Enterprise

DME-841

Leadership and Entrepreneurship

DME-842

Operations Management

DME-843

Special Topics in Industrial/ Engineering Management

MEM-801

Project Management

MEM-820

Supply Chain Management

MEM-823

Operations Research

PhD Programme (Any six of the following)

DME-931

Advances in Manufacturing Technologies

DME-932

Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing

DME-933

Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering & Management

DME-934

Advanced Information Systems for Manufacturing

DME-935

Special Topics for PhD Programme

DME-936

Advanced Laser Material Processing

DME-941

System Safety Engineering and Management

DME-942

Facility Planning and Layout

DME-943

Production Planning and Control

DME-944

Production Scheduling Techniques

DME-945

Special Topics for PhD Programme

DME-951

Design and Analysis of Allocation Mechanism

DME-952

Advanced Topics in Human Factors in Product Design

DME-953

Advanced Optimal Design of Mechanical System

DME-954

Special Topics for PhD Programme

DME-961

Service Engineering

DME-962

Advanced Topics in Quality Management

DME-963

Special Topics for PhD Programme

DME-999

Dissertation

30

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Intelligent robotics is widely believed to spearhead the upcoming technological revolution where robots and intelligent machines
will become an integral part of everyday human life. Be it industrial automation, surgical robotics, household robotics or active
prosthetic rehabilitation, robotic technology is being introduced everywhere in order to assist humans in their everyday tasks.
Moreover, recent developments in industry have led to more and more automation being introduced in operations ranging from
simple to most complex.
The Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (R&AI) was established in September 2011 and currently more than 50
postgraduate students are completing their Master and PhD in Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering (RIME). Department
of R&AI houses dedicated laboratories for Robotics, Machine Vision, Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Electronics
and Computer Aided Engineering whereas it is supported by other labs at the SMME including Rapid Prototyping (RP) and
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) etc. which facilitate mechanical fabrication of indigenously designed robot prototypes. These
laboratories comprise equipment both for research as well as teaching purposes including robotic arms of various types, mobile
robots, stereo vision camera systems, robot designing kits, advanced microcontroller instrumentation, pneumatic / hydraulic
workstations and PCB board fabrication facilities. These enable the student to get maximum practical exposure to modern day
robotic technology at par with similar graduate programs in other leading international universities.
The department is home to highly qualified faculty from leading universities of Japan, USA and Australia.

MS and PhD in Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering

The postgraduate programme of Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering (RIME) is focused towards advanced level
education and state of the art research in the cutting edge areas of:

Robotics & Automation

Mechatronics & MEMS
Control Systems Engineering
Machine Intelligence
Computer Vision

The Masters program requires the student to complete 22 23 credit hours of theory and 1 2 credit hours of lab work including
6 core and 2 elective courses. The students are required to take up a research thesis in any of the streams identified above. The
PhD programme requires the students to study 6 courses focusing on the stream of their choice and then undertake research
for a PhD dissertation. The laboratories housing most modern equipment available at the department make it possible for the
students to gather practical results for their experiments wherever required.

MS Coursework

Programme Code: 621

Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

EM-800

Robotics I

3-0

EM-805

Robotics II

3-0

RIME-812

Mobile Robotics

3-0

CSE-880

Artificial Intelligence

3-0

EC-803

Computer Vision

3-0

EE-826

Linear Control Systems

3-0

RIME-899

MS Thesis

6-0

Elective Courses (Any two of the following)

Course Code

Course Title

RIME-821

MEMS Design and Fabrication

3-0

RIME-832

Machine Learning

3-0

MATH-812

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

3-0

RIME-813

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3-0

EM-810

Principles of Control Systems

3-0

EM-840

Data Acquisition and Control

3-0

EM-870

Advanced Embedded Systems / Micro-Controllers

3-0

EM-890

Modeling and Simulation

3-0

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Credits

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Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (R&AI)

SMME

EE-867

Fuzzy Control Systems

3-0

EE-977

Non Linear Control Systems

3-0

EE-874

Adaptive Control

3-0

RIME-852

Digital Control Systems

3-0

PhD Courses (Any six)

Course Code

Course Title

RIME-913

Robotic Manipulation

3-0

RIME-914

Robot Motion Planning

3-0

RIME-916

Special Topics for PhD program (Robotics)

3-0

RIME-922

Microfluidics and BioMEMS

3-0

RIME-923

Special Topics for PhD program (Mechatronics)

3-0

RIME-933

Advanced Artificial Intelligence

3-0

RIME-934

Special Topics for PhD program (Artificial Intelligence)

3-0

EE-832

Pattern Recognition

3-0

RIME-943

Special Topics for PhD program(Machine Vision)

3-0

RIME-953

Robust Control

3-0

RIME-955

Special Topics for PhD program (Control Systems)

3-0

Total

48

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Biomedical is among the fastest growing multidisciplinary area which combines design and problem solving Engineering
skills with Medical and Biology. The demand for more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, cost efficiency and
effectiveness will boost demand for biomedical professionals. In future biomedical professionals will have an enormous impact
on the improvement of health services and related industry.
The Biomedical Engineering program at SMME is aimed to meet the requirement of skilled and professional engineers in the
market including hospitals, biomedical equipment and prosthetic manufacturers etc. The department is being established so as
to start undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

MS and PhD Biomedical Engineering/Biomedical Sciences

The program offers MS degree to the students with different backgrounds and provides them education and training in different
areas of Biomedical engineering and sciences. The curriculum of Biomedical Postgraduate program is designed to match the
needs of local and international industry, health organizations and institutes, research and development, as well as prevailing
needs of higher education in the world. The typical pursuits of the program include:

Design, development and improvement of diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory instruments and equipment
Biomedical Signals and Images processing
Research and development in surgical implants, dental needs, artificial organs and design aids for the handicapped
Computer modeling of physiological functions and study of body fluid dynamics
Research and development in neuroprosthetics, neuroscience and neuroengineering
Genetic Engineering

The Master course consists of eight taught lecture modules plus a research project work. Each taught module is self-contained,
and covers a complete topic. Out of eight taught courses, four courses are Core Courses. The core courses are common and
compulsory for all students, while the remaining four courses may be selected from any field of specialty (i.e. Biomedical
Engineering / Biomedical Sciences).

MS Coursework

Programme Code: 622

Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BMES-821

Human Physiology and Anatomy

BMES-813

Biomedical Instrumentation

BMES-811

Signals and Images in Medicine

BMES-832

Biomechanics

MATH-814

Advanced Mathematics

BMES-801

Biology for Engineerings* (Non Credit Course)

BMES-802

Applied Mathematics* (Non Credit Course)

BMES-899

Thesis

* Introductary courses

Elective Courses (Engineering Stream) (Any three)

Course Code

Course Title

BME-831

Biofluid Mechanics

BMES-842

Advanced Biomaterials

BMES-814

Neural Engineering

BME-837

Materials Selection and Design

BME-822

Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering

BMES-862

Clinical Biostatistics

BMES-812

Medical Devices Design and Standards

BMES-823

Molecular Neuroscience

BMES-815

Biosensors and instrumentation

BME-833

Prosthetics and Rehabilitation

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Credits

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SMME

PhD Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BMES-942

Artificial Organs and Biomedical Applications

BMES-931

Advances in Biological Perception

BMES-932

Image and Vision Computing in Medicine

BMES-934

Advanced Bio-signal Processing

BMES-923

Advances in Neural Rehabilitation Engineering

BMES-999

Dissertation

30

BMES-941

Advances in Biomedical Materials

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MS and PhD Biomedical Sciences Courses

Programme Code: 623

Core Courses
Course Title

Credits

BMES-821

Human Physiology and Anatomy

BMES-813

Biomedical Instrumentation

BMES-811

Signals and Images in Medicine

BMES-832

Biomechanics

MATH-814

Advanced Mathematics

BMES-801

Biology for Engineerings* (Non Credit Course)

BMES-802

Applied Mathematics* (Non Credit Course)

BMES-899

Thesis

SMME

Course Code

* Introductary courses

Elective Courses (Sciences Stream) (Any three)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BMES-842

Advanced Biomaterials

BMES-814

Neural Engineering

BMS-822

Selected Topics in Biomedical Sciences

BMES-862

Clinical Biostatistics

BMES-812

Medical Devices Design and Standards

BMES-823

Molecular Neuroscience

BMES-824

Microarray Gene Expression

MVI-856

Molecular Genetics

MVI-851

Medical Genetics

BMES-825

Cancer Cytogenetic

BMES-815

Biosensors and Instrumentation

PhD Courses
Course Code

Course Title

BMES-950

Recent advances in Molecular

Biology and Biomedicine

BMES-941

Advances in Biomedical Materials

BMES-923

Advances in Neural Rehabilitation

Engineering

BMES-942

Artificial Organs and Biomedical

Applications

BMES-952

Tissue Engineering

BMES-951

Bio-Nanotechnology

BMES-999

Dissertation

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Credits

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Research Centre for Modelling and Simulation, (RCMS),

Islamabad

RCMS

Research Centre for Modelling and Simulation (RCMS)

The Research Centre for Modeling and Simulation was established at NUST in 2007 to set up modeling and simulation facilities
for design and development in various disciplines through education, training and research. The center was founded to act as a
platform to integrate design and development efforts by the government, academia and industry. Progress in this direction could
only be made through cross-disciplinary research and educational programs in collaboration with industry and government.
Specifically, there was a need for integrating analytical and computational techniques with advances in computer hardware and
software. RCMS started its first MS program in Computational Science and Engineering in Fall 2008, with specializations in Fluid
Flow and Structures and Computational Infrastructures and Visualization. In Fall, 2010, the program was extended to PhD in
Computational Science and Engineering. In Fall 2013, RCMS launched Pakistans first ever MS program of Systems Engineering.
Facilitated by the enabling environment comprising state of the art constituent laboratories, library and adaptive mechanisms,
faculty and students at RCMS developed a multi-disciplinary approach to research and education, making many notable
contributions. Recently, the education, training and research activities have been divided into two main streams or departments,
namely: Computational Science; and Computational Engineering. These departments have been further divided into divisions
to keep the activities focused, better managed as well as synergized. Computational Science comprises Computer Science, Bioinformatics, and Computational & Applied Mathematics. Similarly, Computational Engineering division is divided into Engineering
Sciences, Systems Engineering and Operations Research.

Faculty
Dr. Ahmad Ejaz Nadeem Principal
PhD: University of Florida, USA
Discipline: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Specialization: RF/Microwave Engineering

Dr. Zamir Hussain

PhD Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
Discipline: Statistics
Specialization: Statistics

Engr. Taufique-ur-Rehman HoD SCREC

MS: National University of Sciences & Technology,
Pakistan
Discipline: Avionics Engineering
Specialization: Software Engineering

Engr. Tanveer Ahmad

MS: Iowa State University,USA
Discipline: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Specialization: Systems Engineering

Engr. Sikander Hayat Mirza HoD Computational Engineering

MS: Iowa State University, USA
Discipline: Avionics Engineering
Specialization: Communication & Signal Processing
Dr. Jamil Ahmed HoD Computational Sciences
PhD: Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France
Discipline: Applied Computer Science & Bioinformatics
Specialization: System Biology & Model Checking
Dr. Adnan Maqsood
PhD: Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Discipline: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Specialization: Flight Mechanics & Control/Aerodynamics

Engr. Tariq Saeed

MS: National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan
Discipline: Information Security
Specialization: Network Programming/Parallel Computing
Dr. Mukaram Khan
PhD: University of Manchester, UK
Discipline: Computer Engineering
Specialization: C4I
Dr. Fouzia Malik
PhD: Quaid-e-Azam University, Pakistan
Discipline: Physical Chemistry
Specialization: Physical Chemistry
Ammar Mushtaq
MS: National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan
Discipline: Computational Science & Engineering
Specialization: Computational Fluid Dynamics

Dr. Ishrat Jabeen

PhD: University Of Vienna, Austria
Discipline: Chemistry
Specialization: Medicine Chemistry
Dr. Syed Salman Shahid
PhD: University of Southern Queensland , Australia
Discipline: Avionics Engineering
Specialization: Biomedical/ Bioelectromagnetics
Dr. Uzma Habib
PhD: University of Heidelberg, Germany
Discipline: Chemistry
Specialization: Computational Chemistry

Humaira Gul
MS: National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan
Discipline: Computational Sciences & Engineering
Specialization: Controls and Formal Verification
Engr. Muhammad Hassan Khan
BEng: University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
Discipline: Electronics Engineering
Specialization: Parallel Computing/Cluster Management

Engr. Fawad Khan

MS: National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan
Discipline: Computer Software Engineering
Specialization: Optical Networks

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Student Support Facilities

RCMS has created quality learning environment for its students by providing spacious and fully air conditioned classrooms with
tiled flooring and good quality furniture. Classrooms are equipped with smart podiums, multimedia projector, CD player for video
sessions, high speed internet facility and smart white boards.

Library
The library possesses latest books /journals relevant to the fields of specialization being offered at the Centre. Textbooks are
loaned to students for one term without any charge. The collection of books is updated continuously and new books are acquired on the recommendation of faculty members, which makes the collection most suited and beneficial to the students. The
facility of online digital library provided by HEC is also available to students where Research Journals and books can be accessed.

Research Facilities

RCMS is equipped with following state of the art Lab

facilities, both hardware and software:

Numerical Analysis Lab

For Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Flow Simulation

(Basic Level), Aerodynamic Design Analysis and Flight
Dynamics.
Advanced Numerical Analysis Lab
For 3-D Modeling and Fluid Flow Simulation (Advanced
Level).
Design & Drafting Lab
For printing and plotting detailed designs.
Network Simulation & Communication Lab
For demonstrating Network Modeling and
Simulation, Design, Configuration & Troubleshooting of
LAN & WAN and implementing Network Security.
PG Offices
Postgraduate students are provided with offices equipped
with state of the art workstation, Printer, white board,
UPS and Lockers, etc.

I am a graduate of Computational Science &

Engineering at RCMS. I found the program
particularly attractive because it offers exciting
opportunities to work on several different
engineering related areas even to students coming
from Mathematics and Physics background. I
enjoyed my stay at RCMS. Faculty at RCMS is highly
qualified and research is carried out in vast areas.
Supercomputing Research & Education Centre
(SCREC), Numerical Analysis Lab NAL) and Network
Simulation Lab (NSL) helped me in mastering
technical skills required in this field.
Arooj Fatima
MS Graduate Batch IV
RCMS

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Classrooms

RCMS

Supercomputing Research and Education Centre (SCREC)

The Field of computing is undergoing a revolutionary transformation due to the emergence of massively parallel computing
platforms such as Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Many-core CPUs.
The requirement of supercomputer for solving high complexity problems in the field of Aerospace, Automobile, Defense,
Bioinformatics and Information warfare has always existed. NUST has established Supercomputing Research & Education Centre
(ScREC) at RCMS. ScREC is based on modern state of the art Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) inter connected with QDR infiniband
which transfers data a 40 Gb/sec. The technical specs are:

66 NODE Supercomputer
30,992 PROCESSOR CORES
2 Head Nodes
16 Processor Cores
32 Dual Quad Core Compute Nodes
256 Processor Cores, 24 GB RAM
32 Nvidia Computing Processors
30,720 Processor Cores, 16 GB RAM
21.6TB SAN STORAGE
128 TERA FLOPS Theoretical Peak Performance

MS and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering (CS&E)

MS and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering
Computational Science & Engineering (CS&E) is an interdisciplinary field focusing on understanding and analyzing complex systems, predicting their behavior and eventually optimizing processes and designs. CS&E heavily relies on computer architecture
and powerful algorithms. At the frontiers of CS&E, there remain many open problems and challenges, for example, validation
and verification of computational models in the presence of uncertainties and analysis and assimilation of very large data sets,
including techniques for visualization and animation.

Computational Science and Engineering at RCMS

Recently, after a comprehensive review of the curriculum, the core courses of MS Computational Science & Engineering
at RCMS have been aligned with the recommendations of SIAM Working Group. As regards the elective courses, in keeping
with best International practices, the same have been grouped in a manner that a student may select a specialization stream
right from the start of the program. Based on the selection, the student may pursue three to four courses in the respective specialization area. As per the international practice at present, RCMS offers four streams namely:
Applied Mechanics;
Communication Systems & Networks;
Bio-informatics;
Computer Science.

Scheme of Studies

Programme Code: 640

Core Courses
Course Code Course Title

Credits

CSE-882

Foundations Of Computing For Computational Science & Engineering

CSE-880

Computational Linear Algebra & Optimization

CSE-883

Data Analysis & Statistics

CSE-881

Applied Mathematics For Computational Science & Engineering

Specialization courses->Applied Mechanics->Fluid Mechanics/Aerodynamics/Flight Mechanics

CSE-902

Advanced Incompressible Fluids

CSE-801

Computational Fluid Dynamics

CSE-901

Advanced Compressible Fluids

CSE-872

Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics

CSE-911

Advanced Flight Mechanics

CSE-906

Boundary Layer Theory

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Advanced Incompressible Fluids

CSE-801

Computational Fluid Dynamics

CSE-802

Turbo Machinery

CSE-803

Mechanics & Thermodynamics Of Aircraft Propulsion

CSE-904

Advanced Combustion

CSE-905

Advanced Propulsion

RCMS

Specialization courses->Applied Mechanics->Turbo Machinery

Specialization courses->Applied Mechanics->Structural Mechanics

CSE-910

Advanced Mechanics Of Materials

CSE-831

Finite Element Methods

CSE-909

Advanced Theory Of Vibrations

CSE-834

Theory of Elasticity

CSE-832

Fracture Mechanics

CSE-833

Behavior of Materials Under Impact Loading

Specialization courses->Electrical & Electronic Systems

CSE-842

Communication Systems & Networks

CSE-870

Petri Nets

CSE-815

Graph Theory

CSE-952

Advanced Model Checking

CSE-843

Performance Analysis Of Communication Systems

CSE-844

Performance Analysis Of Networks

Specialization courses->Computer Science -> Real Time Systems

CSE-815

Graph Theory

CSE-870

Petri Nets

CSE-952

Advanced Model Checking

CSE-869

Real Time Systems

CSE-953

Advanced Computational Biology

Specialization courses-> Bio Informatics

CSE-876

Biochemistry

CSE-953

Advanced Computational Biology

CSE-877

Statistics in Bioinformatics

CSE-873

Computational Drug Design

CSE-875

Methods in Protein Modeling

CSE-870

Petri Nets

CSE-874

Molecular Modeling Based Drug Design

MS in Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering focusing on how complex engineering projects and products
should be designed and managed over their entire life cycles. The aim of education in Systems Engineering is to simply formalize the approach and in doing so, identify new methods and research opportunities similar to the way it occurs in other fields of
engineering. As an approach, Systems Engineering is holistic and interdisciplinary.
Its focus is on integration and overall system optimization to ensure that all likely aspects of a project or system are taken into
consideration and embedded into design and management planning. It is a considered opinion that Systems Engineering will play
an important role for the future of the scientific discovery process and engineering design.
Systems Engineering at RCMS
The MS in Systems Engineering at RCMS is divided into two parts. It comprises of 05 core courses of Systems Engineering followed by 03 courses of specialization domain. The core courses are designed based on the recommendations of INCOSE Reference Curriculum Group. The specialization courses are also designed keeping in view the holistic nature of the program. The
subjects pertaining to the specialization areas are taught from the systems perspective by treating various constituents / parts
within a system as sub-systems, rather than at the physical component / part level. Also, the scope of work / studies / discussions is restricted to holistic approach towards systems / sub-systems instead of engineering design related issues / ideas.
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MS Coursework

Programme Code: 642

RCMS

Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

SYSE-801

System Engineering Principles

Credits
3

SYSE-802

System Architecture and Design

SYSE-803

System Integration and Validations

SYSE-804

Modeling, Simulation & Optimization

SYSE-805

System Engineering Management

Specialization Courses (Autonomous Aerospace Systems)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

SYSE-821

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

SYSE-822

Applied Aerodynamics

SYSE-823

Performance Analysis of Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft

Specialization Courses (Cognitive Systems)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

PSY-823

Psychology of Learning & Cognition

SYSE-812

Human Factors Engineering

SYSE-813

Interaction Design

SYSE-814

Human Supervisory Control

Specialization Courses (Command, Control, Communication, Computers And Intelligence)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

SYSE-861

Introduction to C4I2SR System Engineering

SYSE-862

Architecting C4I System of Systems

SYSE-863

Collaborative Decision Making with C4I System

Specialization Courses (Communication & Network Systems)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CSE-841

Communication Systems & Networks

CSE-842

Performance Analysis of Comm Systems

CSE-843

Performance Analysis of Networks

Specialization Courses (Information Security Systems)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

SYSE-831

Introduction to Information Security

SYSE-832

Network and System Level Security

SYSE-833

Advanced System Security

Specialization Courses (Real-Time Systems)

Course Code

Course Title

CSE-870

Petri Nets

CSE-952

Advanced Model Checking

CSE-869

Real-time Systems

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Centre for Energy Systems (CES), Islamabad

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CES

Disciplines

Renewable Energy Technologies

Fossil Fuels Technologies / Clean Coal Technologies

Introduction
Centre for Energy Systems (CES) was launched in June 2011 to provide impetus to energy sector programmes and support
and consolidate related activities/projects with a view to contributing to national economy in times of energy crisis. It was
inaugurated on January 9, 2012. Collaborating partners from Canada, USA, UK, RSA and KSA warmly participated in the event.
The main objective of the Centre is the provision of sustainable supply of energy at affordable rates with greater share of
renewable in the energy mix to reduce environmental footprint.
The centres vision resides in setting up pilot plants to demonstrate the feasibility of specific programmes in the various energy
sectors. Thus, takes the lead in moving from research and development to demonstration; a step that is considered vital for
meaningful academia-industry collaboration. The Center incorporates existing institutes to this core mission.

Mission

Our mission is to create a globally recognized Centre of excellence for the next generation academia and industry leaders
in Energy. Our aim is to address Pakistans energy challenges by influencing policy makers, developing Human Resource and
Technologies, promoting applied research, protecting our environment and mobilizing communities to contribute to sustainable
economic growth of Pakistan.

Energy Research Agenda:

Provide leadership, research, support, and policy development in renewable energy and emerging technologies particularly

Wind, Solar and Fuel Cells;

Advance the goal of using Biomass to produce power
Advance the goal of developing hydropower; emphasis on small hydel
Emphasize the goals of energy efficient buildings.
Emphasize energy policies that lead to cost-conscious, responsible development of Pakistans energy resources and
commitment to environmental quality;
Advance the goals of energy efficient transport technologies.
Advance the goal of improved nuclear energy technologies.

Research Objectives

Renewable technology in the form of solar energy is being implemented in the SMME building on NUST Campus to provide
space and water heating.
Indigenous design and fabrication of Wind Turbine Rotors.
Development and testing of Solar Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles.
Design and development of real-time engine blow-by monitoring system.
Indigenous design/development and fabrication of solarized airlift tubular photo bioreactor.
Development of a nano-photo catalyst for efficient biodiesel conversion from Jatropha (US Patent Published).
Design and Fabrication of FT synthesis catalyst
Super-critical fluid extraction of micro-algae for bio fuel production as an industrial outreach in collaboration with NRG Bio
fuels CANADA.
Nano solar thin film fabrication and characterization.
Fabrication and dynamic testing of filament wound casing with improved interfacial properties for high pressure storage.
Solar industrial hybrid water heating system installed at Siddique Leather Works funded by HEC.
Solar Water Pumping Project for Deprived communities of FATA funded by USAID & MoST through HEC.
Design and installation of system based on solar coupled under floor convective pipe heating.
To study and design a small scale solar-powered thermoelectric system installed on the roof top assist cooling of single office
space.
Feasibility study for conversion of a gasoline engine into an ethanol engine and compare the performance results.
Designed & fabricated six different types of wind turbines in the power range of 300 1000 watts.
Designed & fabricated a solar water purifier
Evaluation/monitoring of Renewable Energy and energy efficiency Program (BMZ Germany).

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Dr Mohammad Bilal Khan, Principal/Director, CES
MS (USA), DIC/PhD (UK)
Discipline: Chemical Engineering
Specialisation: Energy systems, Interface Engineering
Dr. Qamar Mehboob Malik
Industry Chair Professor
M.Sc. (USA), PhD (UK) Discipline Petroleum Engineering
Specialization: Reservoir Engineering/ Biofuels
Dr. Zuhair S Khan HoD
MS Engineering (Linkoping Univ., Sweden), Ph.D. (Kyoto Univ.,
Japan)
Specialization: Advanced Materials, Thin Films,
Surface+Coatings Technology, SOFCs, and other advanced
energy materials.

Dr. Majid Ali

Ph.D. (Nuclear Energy Science and Technology), Harbin
Engineering University, China
Mr. Shahid Hussain Ansari
MSc. Chemical Engineering
Mr. Ahmad Sohail
MSc 2001, DU Sweden, MS 2002 DU Sweden
Mr. Fawad Kashan
Degree: MS-Technology Management University of Bridgeport, USA

Dr. Ehsan Ali

PhD in Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology
Specialization: Bio Energy, CO2 Sequestration.

Engr. Rashid Wazir

M.S. Energy Technology (Uppsala University, Sweden)
Specialization: Wind Power Project Management, Energy
Management, TQM.

Dr. Parvez Akhter

Ph.D. Solid State & Surface Physics, Sussex University, UK

Engr. Naveed Ahmed Khan

BS Chemical Engineering
Engr. M. Amin Durrani
BE Chemical Engineering

Industry & Overseas Partners

NRG Biofuel Canada

SDPI

AKZO Nobel

FFCL

Pakistan State Oil

ICI Pakistan

Attock Refinery Limited/Attock Generation Limited

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Dr. Adeel Waqas

PhD Energy Technology
Specialization: Solar Thermal, Passive heating and cooling
of Buildings.

MS Energy Systems Engineering

Eligibility Criterion

CES

B.E. (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Environmental, Materials, Petroleum), MS Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
and Computer Science.

Job Opportunities

The MS Energy Systems degree program offers excellent opportunities to the graduates to serve in national and international
institutions, research, planning and development departments of the energy ministries, energy companies, industries, and
education and research institutions. It will impart baseline knowledge and train professionals to become entrepreneurs and start
up their own small to medium scale enterprises in the diverse energy fields.

Outreach

The Energy Centre outreach is triggered by its interaction with its multiple research and technical collaboration partners both
at home and abroad. The Centre is already connected with counterparts in US, UK, RSA, China and KSA. Apart from maintaining
close networking with relevant institutions within the country, Oregon State University through US National Science Foundation
joint grant in the area of microdydel, University of Wittswatersrand, RSA, University of Leeds Energy Centre, National University
of Malaysia (UKM), and the New Energy Centre at Tsinghua University, China are on board with NUST to take this initiative
forward. NRG Biofuels Inc. Canada is proactively involved in R&D of the Energy Centre at NUST.

Official Organ and Website

CES-NUST launched its maiden Issue of the official Organ NUST Energy Solutions on the occasion of its Inaugural Ceremony
earlier in January 2011. The Issue reflects the mission and objectives, compilation of research projects by students and faculty,
faculty profile, CES-NUST participation in international moots, industry and overseas partnerships and feature articles by the
participating schools. The Magazine is downloadable from the CES-NUST website, www.ces.nust.edu.pk

Scheme of Studies

Programme Code: 641

Core Courses
Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ESE 800

Clean Coal Technologies

ESE 801

Biofuel Engineering

ESE 810

Computer Applications in Energy Systems

ESE 803

Photovoltaic Devices

Total

12

Electives (Any Four)

Course Code Course Title

Credits

ESE 813

Energy Economics and Policy

ESE 814

Fuel Cells

ESE 815

Thin Films

ESE 817

Wind Energy

ESE 818

Power Distribution Systems

ESE 820

Energy and Environment

ESE 821

Energy Resources and Technologies

ESE 823

Thermal Hydraulics

ESE 824

Nuclear Energy Engineering

CSE 801

Computational Fluid Dynamics

ESE 825

Hydropower Engineering

ESE 822

Geothermal Engineering

ESE 802

Photobioreactor Engineering and Bio-Processing

ESE 811

Solar Energy

ESE 812

Energy Management in Buildings

ESE 816

Development and evaluation of energy projects.

ESE 819

Environment Impact Assessment

ESE 899

Thesis

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Industry Testimonials

With the establishment of Centre for Energy Systems (the key word being SYSTEMS) at NUST the first steps have been taken to
contribute to the hard work required to finding the energy panacea- which in todays world seems to be made up of many different elements and forms of energy. Centre for Energy Systems at NUST, will provide the opportunity to develop the many small
steps required for those big jumps forward that will have a profound, positive effect on providing cheap, appropriate technology
and energy to the less fortunate of Pakistan and the world.

(J. Chris Willmann, CEO)

CES is need of the hour. Lack of credible knowledge was the reason behind the energy crises and CES can give valuable contribution to the industry in this regard. We look towards CES, NUST to foster long term collaboration in the field of energy to offer
sustainable solutions to the industry.

(Sohail A. Khan, Vice-President)

PSO will provide buy back guarantee to the entire output oil/ Biodiesel produced by NUST and will facilitate NUST with the new
developments acquired by PSO in the field of Biofuels. NUST will act as a focal point for integration/evaluation of PSO supplied
oil/Biodiesel with the organizations present in the federal territory like hydrocarbon Research Institute.

(Nawaid Anjum Zaidi, DGM Renewable Energy)

CES, NUST must play a leading role in the policy formulation of the energy sector. At NUST, we have the best expertise available
to supply the intellectual capital needed for an effective think-tank. In the scenario when the country is already facing unprecedented energy and gas crises, NUST would help the country in setting new regulatory performance indicators in fuel consumption as well as reducing tariff and subsidy at large.

(Dr Arshad Abbasi, Director)

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Fact file
Under the recently awarded USAID Centre of Advanced Studies, CES-NUST is bound
to raise the level of Graduate training programs to international level, encourage
research and development, groom effective managers and future leaders, formulate
effective national economic development strategy, and foster active exchange of staff,
faculty and students with US counterpart institutions.

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National Students

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

Selection Procedure

Migration
International Students

Applying to NUST

National Students
Undergraduate Programmes
Dates to Remember
Online Registration
NUST Entrance Test 1 (NET-1)
NUST Entrance Test 2 (NET-2)
NUST Entrance Test 3 (NET-3)
Selection of Candidates:
Commencement of Courses:
All institutions less CAE
CAE
Submission of SAT Results:

December 2013
March-April 2014
June-July 2014
August 2014
September 2014
Sep 29, 2014
July 15, 2014

Salients of NUST Entrance Test-2014

Mode of Test

Computer Based Test

Computer Based entrance tests for all disciplines will

be held in multiple sessions at NUST Campus Islamabad
according to the following schedule:

NUST Entrance Test 1 (NET-1) December 2013

NUST Entrance Test 2 (NET-2) March-April 2014
NUST Entrance Test 3 (NET-3) June-July 2014

During an admission cycle, candidates can appear in

entrance test more than once to improve their score.

The result of NET will remain valid for the current ad-

provision of A Level equivalence certificate before the

commencement of the relevant programme of study. Valid
O Level equivalence certificate is mandatory at the time of
applying to NUST.
Candidates can apply on the basis of NUST Entrance Test
(NET) or SAT or both.
Candidates having diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE)
with minimum 60% marks in various technologies can
apply for relevant Engineering programmes through NUST
Entrance Test. For details visit NUST website.

Engineering

HSSC (Pre- Engineering group) from any Board of Intermediate

and Secondary Education OR an equivalent qualification like
A level OR any other foreign qualification with Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry.
Candidates with FSc / equivalent qualification with the
combination of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Studies
OR Computer Science can apply for Software Engineering,
Computer Engineering and Telecommunication Engineering
only.

BS Computer Science

HSSC (Pre- Engineering Group / General Science Group) from

any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education OR an
equivalent qualification like A level OR any other foreign
qualification with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry /
Computer Science / Computer Studies.

mission cycle only which will culminate in fall 2014.

Ineligibility Criteria

Paper Based Test

Karachi and Quetta only in June 2014.

Candidates will have an option to appear either in computer based test at Islamabad or the paper based test.
Candidates will have an option to change their discipline preferences after the announcement of NET
results within the time-frame to be specified after the
test.

Eligibility Criteria

A minimum of 60% aggregate marks each in SSC and HSSC

/ equivalent exams.
Candidates of FSc stream can apply for the NUST Entrance
Test on the basis of FSc Part I but the confirmation of
their admission is subject to provision of FSc certificate
or Detailed Marks Certificate (with a minimum of 60%
aggregate marks) before the commencement of the
relevant programme of study.
O & A level and other non-FSc stream candidates need
to obtain equivalence certificates from Inter Board
Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), Pakistan.
Candidates of O / A Level stream can apply on the basis
of O Level equivalence certificate duly issued by IBCC,
but the confirmation of their admission is subject to

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Candidates with any of the following deficiencies are NOT

eligible to apply for admission in UG programmes:
Having secured less than 60% marks in Matric and FSc.
Having failed / not appeared in any subject in FSc Part-I /
II.
Having secured less than 60% marks in O/A level as per
the equivalence certificate issued by IBCC.
In case of O & A level / equivalent foreign qualification,
those not in possession of valid O level or equivalent
qualification certificate issued by IBCC at the time of
applying to NUST.
Female candidates are not eligible to apply for Aerospace,
Avionics and Civil Engineering at Risalpur Campuses.

Submission of Online Applications

NUST accepts only online application forms for UG

programmes. A candidate can fill and submit the application
form, available online at www.ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk
For subsequent correspondence with NUST, the following
address may be used:
Admissions Directorate,
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST),
Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tel: +92-51-90856878
E-mail: [email protected]

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NUST Entrance Test (per exam)

SAT National Seat
SAT International Seat

Applying to NUST

Application Processing Fee

Rs 2,500 or USD 30
Rs 3,000 or USD 35
Rs 6,000 or USD 70

Procedure of Admission on the Basis of NET

Submission of online application for UG programmes at http://ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk
Confirmation of receipt of application by NUST through e-mail (within 24 hours of submission of application)
Printing of Fee Invoice
Fee deposit through any online branch of Habib Bank Ltd (HBL)
Confirmation of receipt of payment by NUST through e-mail (within 10 days of payment)
For computer based test, selection of Test Date and Session by Re-Login to candidates NET account
For Islamabad Test Centre, confirmation of Test Date, Test Session and allocation of Roll Number, Log-in ID, Password for Computer Based Test.

For Paper Based Test at Karachi and Quetta to be held in June 2014, issuance of Roll Numbers and allocation of
test centres through email (within 24 hours of payment confirmation).

Printing of Admit Cards by candidates by login to individual accounts

Conduct of the test as per the schedule i.e., computer based in Islamabad and paper based test in June / July
2014 at Karachi and Quetta

Announcement of NET scores

Desirous candidates may apply in another NET series before the completion of admission cycle
Generation of Merit list on completion of all three NET series
Candidates may review their preferences of programmes within given time frame after uploading of merit list
Uploading of Selection List on NUST website
Printing of Provisional Selection Letter, Medical Certificate Form and Admission Dues Invoice by the selected
candidates

Deposit of Admission dues (in any online branch of HBL) and submission of required documents to the UG Section, Registrar Directorate, NUST, Sector H-12, Islamabad

Issuance of Joining Instructions to the selected candidates who have completed all admission formalities by the
respective institutions

Successful candidates join their respective programmes

To do list for candidates
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Instructions for Online Application Form

Candidates can visit http://ugadmissions.nust.edu.pk

and get registered with NUST by providing valid e-mail
address.
Candidates will be allotted a login ID and password to
access the online application form.
Candidates will fill the online form, upload recent
photograph (with plain background), and submit the form.
Successful submission of form will be confirmed through
an e-mail.
Candidates will re-Login to their accounts and print Fee
Invoice for depositing NET application processing fee from
My Account page.
Candidates can deposit fee with any branch of HBL. Fee
submission will be confirmed through e-mail within 10
days of payment.
Candidates of Islamabad Centre will have to choose Test
Date and Session out of the available options. Allocation
of Test Date and Session will be made on First Come First
Served basis.
Candidates of Islamabad centre will be allotted Roll
Number, Test Centre, Test Session, Log-in ID and Password
for Computer Based NUST Entrance Test (CBNET).
For Paper Based Test at Karachi and Quetta in June,
candidates will be informed through email regarding
printing of Admit Card containing exact time and centre
for Entrance Test.
Candidates are required to print their Admit Cards and
bring the same to the Test Centre along with original CNIC
or a document with Photo ID such as Passport, original
Matric / FSc certificate bearing photograph, etc.
Candidates desirous of improving their score obtained
in any session of NET and fresh candidates can apply for
subsequent sessions of NET and best score will be picked
by the system.
Candidates can review their preference of choices after
announcement of merit list. No application for change of
preferences will be entertained thereafter.
Closing merit of session 2013 for different programmes
will be available on the website for guidance and in no
case guarantee admission to a specific merit for session
2014.
Admit Cards will be retained at the Test Centres for further
verification.

Equivalence Certificate

Candidates submitting A Level, 12th Grade, International

Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement certificates are also
required to submit equivalence certificates, obtained from the
Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), within two weeks
after joining the respective programme. Offices of the IBCC
arelocated in all the provincial capitals. The address of IBCC
office at Islamabad is as under:
Inter Board Committee of Chairmen,
Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Building, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad.
Phone: +92-51-9235017, 9235019
Web: http://www.ibcc.edu.pk
Note: Candidates are advised to contact IBCC for their eligibility
regarding issuance of equivalence certificate of relevant category as
per their subjects of study in O/A level or equivalent examinations.

Note: Misrepresentation of facts or false information will

lead to cancellation of candidature/admission at any stage.

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NUST Entrance Test will be Computer-based for the candidates

of Islamabad centre, conducted in two sessions daily on
different dates whereas for the candidates of Karachi and
Quetta centres, it will be paper based to be conducted on one
day for all the candidates only in June.
The standard of test will be that of intermediate level
education, aimed at evaluation of factual knowledge,
comprehension and its application.

For paper based entrance test, correct filling of answer sheets

is essential. Detailed instructions for the same are given in the
NET section to help the candidates.
Entrance Test for Engineering and Computer Science
Programmes will be held in the following subjects along with
their weightings:
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry / Computer Science
English
Intelligence*

NUST Entrance Test

FSc/A Level/equivalent or FSc Part-I
Matric/O Level*

75%
15%
10%

*O/A Level candidates who are in A Level (final year) will be assigned
25% weighting to their O Level equivalence marks as per equivalence
certificate issued by IBCC.

Instructions to attempt computer based entrance test along

with mock test module is available on NUST website for
guidance of candidates.

Final merit list for Engineering / Computer Science

programmes will be prepared by assigning weightings as
follows:

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NUST Entrance Test (NET)

40%
30%
15%
10%
5%

*Intelligence questions will pertain to Mathematical

Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Analytical, Problem Solving
and Creativity.
Note: Engineering / Computer Science candidates can opt for BS
Mathematics and BS Physics programmes in online registration form
without paying additional fee. Their merit will be calculated on the
basis of Mathematics, English and Intelligence subjects in case of BS
Mathematics and Mathematics, Physics, English and Intelligence in
subjects in case of BS Physics.

Re-checking of NET Papers

Note
The above policy may be reviewed by the University whenever
deemed necessary.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide his/her
academic record in time to the University as per the deadline.
NUST will not be responsible if result of FSc/equivalent exams is
not declared in time.

SAT Seats for National Students

NUST has a few reserved seats in Engineering / Computer

Science programmes for induction through SAT scores to
facilitate admissions of candidates from O/A Level background.
Pakistani candidates of both O/A Level and FSc streams can
exercise this option and compete for SAT seats by taking SAT
Subject Test and submitting the following results.
Engineering
Mathematics Level-II
Physics
Chemistry

Computer Science
Mathematics Level-II
Physics

SAT Subject Test

SAT Subject Test is a computer-based test held under the

management of College Board, USA. For more information on
SAT and how to apply, please visit their website at
www.collegeboard.com

Re-checking of Entrance Test papers may be requested within

10 days of the declaration of result along with a fee of Rs.500/in the form of a bank draft/pay order in favour of NUST.
The original bank daft / pay order should be dispatched to
Admissions Directorate, NUST, Sector H-12, Islamabad, along
with written application. Re-checking involves the verification
of paper for any unmarked answers and error free totaling of
marks.

SAT scores from College Board, USA should reach directly to

NUST by July 15, 2014. Scores received after the deadline will
not be entertained. SAT scores are valid for two years.
NUST institutional code to receive SAT scores is 2790.
Merit list for candidates applying on the basis of SAT for
national seats is prepared separately

Provision of Entrance Test Results

Selected candidates will be required to provide Medical

Certificate for joining the relevant programme. Medical
Certificate form will be emailed/sent to the selected
candidates along with the Provisional Selection Letter for
endorsement from any government hospital or a registered
medical practitioner.

Desirous candidates may obtain the result details of their test

from the link available on NUST website.

www.nust.edu.pk

Medical Fitness

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Rejection of Application

Cancellation of Admission

The University may reject an application for admission of any

student without assigning any reason.

Submission of Documents

Admission is liable to be cancelled if the candidate is found

guilty of suppression or misrepresentation of material facts
at any stage. The University can further debar him/her from
seeking admission elsewhere. Other universities in the country
will also be informed about the same.

Candidates are required to print the Provisional Selection

Letters and send attested photocopies of the following
documents along with paid fee invoice (NUST copy) of
admission dues to UG Section, Registrar Directorate, NUST,
H-12, Islamabad:

The seats of those candidates who, after submission of

admission dues, do not join within 15 days of commencement
date of programmes will be declared vacant and filled up by
candidates next on merit.

Matric/equivalent certificate along with Detailed Marks

Certificate
Detailed marks certificate of FSc Part I
FSc/equivalent certificate along with Detailed Marks
Certificate
Equivalence certificate(s) from IBCC in case of equivalent
examinations

Allocation of Programmes
Selection and allotment of programmes will be carried out
strictly according to the merit position and preferences
exercised by the candidates.
All candidates will be provided an opportunity to change
their preferences given earlier in the online application form
after the announcement of NUST Entrance Test results/
merit positions. This option will be available for Engineering
Candidates in first week of August 2014. No application for
change of preferences will be entertained after this.
Candidates are also required to confirm whether they want
to stay in the Programme allotted or would like to remain
in upgradation process. The seats becoming available as a
result of dropouts will be re-allocated and filled through upgradation of candidates who have confirmed their willingness
by depositing the admission dues in time.
Name of those candidates who do not deposit admission
dues will not be considered any further.

Migration
Under extraordinary circumstances, on the recommendation
of the Commandant/Principal of the concerned institution,
the Rector may allow migration of a student within NUST, or
from other foreign/Pakistani universities/colleges of repute,
generally under the following conditions:

After completion of first year and before the beginning of

final year
Possesses good academic record
Courses to be transferred have a minimum of B Grade
Transfer within NUST will be allowed to students admitted
on the basis of NUST selection process
Inter-institutional transfers of students within NUST will
be managed and processed on the basis of laid down
procedure in vogue

Provisions of NUST Migration Policy, as amended/updated from

time to time, will be applicable in processing of all migration
cases.

Migration/Transfer Fee PKR

Processing Fee
5,000
Migration/Transfer Fee
Migration from foreign universities
Migration from local universities
Transfer within NUST

250,000
100,000
5,000

Note: For migration application form and details of migration policy and
procedure, please visit http://www.nust.edu.pk

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Eligibility Criteria

Dates to Remember
Commencement of Online Admission
Commencement of Programmes
Submission of GRE (General)
/GAT (General) Score

May 5, 2014
September 8, 2014

Following is mandatory for admission in MS Programmes:

16 years of schooling or 4 years (minimum 130 credit
hours) education after FA/FSc/A Level with minimum CGPA
2.0 out of 4.0 or 55% marks.

July 21, 2014

Masters Programmes of Study

Centre for Energy Systems Engineering (CES),
Islamabad

Military College of Signals (MCS), Rawalpindi

Electrical (Telecomm) Engineering (Evening)

Computer Software Engineering (Evening)
Information Security (Evening)
Systems Engineering (Morning)

Energy Systems Engineering (Morning)

College of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering (C of

E&ME), Rawalpindi

Electrical Engineering (Evening)

Mechanical Engineering (Evening)
Computer Engineering (Evening)
Computer Software Engineering (Evening)
Mechatronics Engineering (Evening)
Engineering Management (Evening)

Information Technology (Evening)

Computer Science (Evening)
Information Security (Evening)
Electrical Engineering (Evening)
Innovative Technologies in Education (Evening)

Mechanical Engineering (Evening)

Design & Manufacturing Engineering (Evening)
Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering (Evening)
Biomedical Engineering (Evening)
Biomedical Science (Evening)

Electrical (Control) Engineering (Evening)

Electrical (Communication) Engineering (Evening)
Mechanical Engineering (Thermo Fluids/Thermal Power/
Computational Mechanics)(Evening)

Manufacturing Engineering & Management (Evening)

Military College of Engineering (MCE), Risalpur

School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (SCEE),

Islamabad

Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC),

Karachi

School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

(SEECS), Islamabad

School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

(SMME), Islamabad

Construction Engineering & Management (Evening)

Disaster Mitigation & Reconstruction Engineering
(Evening)

Disaster Management (Evening)

Structural Engineering (Evening)

Transportation Engineering (Evening)
Geotechnical Engineering (Evening)
Geotechnical and Tunneling Engineering (Evening)
Construction Engineering and Management (Evening)
Water Resources Engineering & Management (Evening)
Remote Sensing and GIS (Evening)
Environmental Engineering (Evening)
Environmental Science (Evening)
Urban and Regional Planning (Evening)

School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME),

Islamabad

Materials & Surface Engineering (Evening)

Chemical Engineering (Evening)
Nanoscience and Engineering (Evening)

Research Centre for Modeling & Simulation (RCMS),

Islamabad

Computational Science and Engineering (Morning)

Systems Engineering (Morning)

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Programmes

Eligibility Criteria

Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Geotechnical & Tunneling Engineering

BE Civil

Transportation Engineering

BE Civil/Transportation

Electrical (Telecom) Engineering

BE in Telecom/Electrical/Electronics/Industrial Electronics/Electrical &

Communication/Avionics/Communication Technologies

Electrical Engineering
Electrical (Control) Engineering

BE in Electrical/Telecommunication/Mechatronics/Electronics/Industrial
Electronics/Electrical & Communication/Avionics /Communication
Technologies/Computer System

Mechanical Engineering

BE in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial/Manufacturing/Aerospace/
Agricultural

Mechatronics Engineering

BE in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Telecom/Computer/
Industrial/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Avionics

Engineering Management
Computer Engineering

BE in any discipline

Computer Software Engineering

Information Technology
Computer Science

BCS (4 Years)/BIT (4 Years)/BE in Telecom, Computer Software, Computer

System, Communication Technology
OR
MCS/MIT or MSc in Statistics/Physics/Applied Physics/Mathematics/
Electronics with BCS/BIT

Information Security

BE in Electrical/Telecom/Computer Software/ Computer System/

Electronics/Industrial Electronics/Electrical and Communication/Avionics/
Communication Technologies
OR
MCS/MIT/BCS (4 years)/BIT (4 years) or MSc in Statistics/Physics/Applied
Physics/Mathematics/Electronics with BCS/BIT

Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science

BE in any discipline

Construction Engineering & Management

GIS & Remote Sensing

BE Civil/Transportation/Architecture/Bachelor of Architecture

Energetic Materials Engineering

BE in Chemical/Mechanical/Metallurgical/Civil/Mining/Marine
OR
MSc Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Environmental Science may be
considered but may have to undertake additional courses as deemed
necessary to cover deficiencies for Engineering degree essentials

Materials and Surface Engineering

BE in Materials and Metallurgical/Mechanical/Mining /Petroleum/Chemical/

Engineering Sciences
OR
MSc in Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Environmental Sciences or
equivalent qualification may be considered but may have to undertake
additional courses as deemed necessary to cover deficiencies for
Engineering degree essentials.

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BE in Electronics/Industrial Electronics/Computer/Electrical/Electrical and

Communication/Telecom/Avionics

BS Environmental Science/MSc Environmental ,BE in any discipline Science/

Physics/Applied Physics/Chemistry
/Biological Science/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Forestry/
Agriculture Science/MBBS/BDS
MSc/BS (4 years) in Remote Sensing and GIS/Geography/Geology/Computer
Science or Engineering/Environmental Science
OR
MSc/BS (4 years) in Town Planning/City and Regional Planning/Urban
Planning/Forestry/Business Management/Health Management/ Public
Health/Architecture
OR
BE in Civil/Environmental/Electrical/Mechanical/Petroleum/Mining /Marine
/Transportation

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MSc/BS (4 years) Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science/Software

Engineering, Operation Research, Defense/Strategic Studies, Management
Sciences

Manufacturing Engineering and

BE Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechatronics/Automotive/
Aerospace/Electrical/ Electronics/Avionics/Design Engineering

Management
Design and Manufacturing Engineering

Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering BE Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer/

Industrial/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Avionics/Computer Software

Biomedical Engineering

BE Biomedical/Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Computer/
Materials.

Biomedical Science

BS (4 years) or Masters in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science,

Materials Science, Biosciences, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Genetic
Engineering, Biotechnology or MBBS/BDS

Energy Systems Engineering

BE Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental/Materials or MSc / BS (4
years) in Chemistry/Physics/Electronics

Disaster Management

Sixteen years education degree in Arts/ Sciences/ Engineering from HEC

registered institutions.

Urban and Regional Planning

BS City & Regional Planning/Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering/

Geo informatics Engineering/B Architecture

Chemical Engineering
Nano science & Engineering

BE Chemical Engineering/Petroleum Engineering

Systems Engineering

BSc / BE / Bachelors in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Aerospace /Production/

Industrial/Automotive/Electrical/Electronics /Avionics/Telecom/Computer
Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology/Software
Engineering

MS Innovative Technologies in Education

16 years of education, from HEC recognized Institutes, in Computer Science/

Information Technology/Basic Sciences/Engineering in any disciplin

16 years of education from a recognized institution in Materials Science

& Engineering /Physics/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Mechanical
Engineering/Environmental Science & Engineering/Electronics/Biosciences /
Polymer Engineering

GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 accumulated score or GRE (General) conducted by ETS, USA with minimum
score as mentioned below:


Quantitative
151/170

Verbal
146/170

Analytical Writing
3.5/6.0

NUST will accept the scores of GAT (General) conducted by NTS on or after August 1, 2012.
GRE conducted after August 1, 2011 will be accepted.
NUST code to receive GRE result is 7014.
Candidates are responsible for providing hard copy of GRE score directly on following address:
Postgraduate Program Directorate,
National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
Sector H-12, Islamabad

Note:
PEC/HEC recognised degrees (as applicable) will only be accepted.
The degree must be relevant to the discipline applied for, as shown in the above table.
Candidates who are awaiting final result can also apply, provided their CGPA/Percentage till last semester is equal to
2.0/55% and they can submit their final result before commencement of classes..

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Selection and Admission

Admission Process

MS Programmes
Admission of postgraduate students in various programmes
of Engineering and Information Technology will be based on
GRE/GAT (General) conducted by ETS/NTS, previous academic
record and interview.

Submission of online application form through web-link

www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk along with scanned copies of
required documents

Admission in MS will be based on the following weighting:

GRE (General) / GAT (General) score 50%
Previous Academic Record
25%
Interview

25%

Deposit application fee through online in any branch of HBL

Confirmation of receipt of application form through e-mail

within 24 hours

Confirmation of receipt of payment via e-mail within 10 days

Submission of Online
Applications
Instructions for Online MS Application
Form
Visit www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk and register with valid

e-mail address.
Candidate will be allotted a password to access the
application form.
Fill the application form.
Enter CGPA only, If both percentage and CGPA are
mentioned on Bachelors/Masters Degree/Transcript.
Enter earned percentage/CGPA of last term/semester, in
case final results are awaited.
Upload recent photograph (with plain background).
Upload scanned copies of the following documents with
the online application:
>> Matric/equivalent certificate
>> Intermediate/equivalent certificate
>> Undergraduate degree along with final transcript(s)
showing the exact duration
>> Masters degree along with transcript showing the exact
duration (if applicable).
>> Computerised National Identity Card
Consult eligibility criteria before opting for the
programme(s). Candidates will not be considered for the
programmes for which they are not eligible.
Candidates can deposit the fee online, after taking print of
Challan Form, in any branch of HBL.

Confirmation of status through e-mail/website within 5 days

of confirmation of receipt of application fee
GAT Score submitted by candidates will be verified from NTS
Eligible candidates are asked to appear for interviews

Interviews at the respective Institutions in July 2014

Selection list uploaded on NUST website, by the end of 1st
/2nd week of August 2014
Selected candidates take printout of Provisional Selection
Letter, Willingness Certificate, Medical Certificate and
Admission Dues Challan Form from NUST website
Candidates can deposit admission dues in any branch of HBL
and submit the required documents to the PGP Directorate,
University Main Office, H-12, Islamabad by hand or through
courier service.
Issuance of joining instructions to the selected candidates by
the respective Institutions
Successful candidates join the respective programmes

Misrepresentation of facts or false information will lead to

cancellation of candidature/admission at any stage.
To do list for candidate

To do list for NUST

Admission at NUST can be cancelled at any stage of studies if

any document/information provided by a student is found to
be fake/incorrect or not meeting the eligibility criteria, with no
liability on NUST.

Rejection of Application
The University may reject an application for admission of
any student without assigning any reason.

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Submission of Application

For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0
(in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual
System) in M.Phil/M.S/Equivalent degree is required.
Percentage will be valid only if the CGPA is not mentioned
in degree/transcript.

GRE Subject International (score 60 percentile) or GAT

Subject by NTS (score 60 %) or local GRE subject type
test (Score70 %) conducted by NUST (as applicable) is
required.

Desirous candidates for PhD programmes (all types) may apply

to PGP Directorate online or on the prescribed application
form according to the advertised schedule of admissions.
Application form may be downloaded from NUST website
www.nust.edu.pk (link: Downloads). All the instructions to fill
the same are given in the form. Each candidate finally selected
for admission to the PhD programme will be notified formally.

Evaluation of Research Proposal

Selection of candidates for the PhD Programmes is dependent
on GRE Subject/GRE Subject-type Test score/GAT subject (as
applicable), their acceptance by a supervisor and evaluation of
their research proposals.

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International Students
Undergraduate Programmes

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has

some SAT specific seats in undergraduate programmes for
international candidates.
NUST encourage and facilitate both foreign as well as Pakistani
origin dual nationality holder students, to seek admission in
NUST.

BS Computer Science
HSSC (Pre- Engineering Group / General Science Group) from
any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education OR an
equivalent qualification like A level OR any other foreign
qualification with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry /
Computer Science / Computer Studies.

General Eligibility Criteria:-

SAT Requirements

The following categories can only apply for international seats:

Foreigners and Pakistanis having dual nationality,
irrespective of the place of their study of HSSC or
equivalent, Pakistan or abroad.
Pakistani students studied abroad for HSSC or
equivalent but appearing in the Pakistani board from
abroad.
Pakistani national students having passed an
examination equivalent to intermediate level of
Pakistan, from a foreign education system.

Engineering
SAT Subject Test in
Mathematics Level II
Physics
Chemistry

1. Desirous candidates can avail the facility accordingly,

provided they meet the specified eligibility criteria and
are willing to pay tuition fee and allied charges of the
category.
2. Separate application form will be used for applying on SAT
basis, available on NUST website.
3. The applicant must have passed Higher Secondary
School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent qualification like
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate, British
General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level),
American High School Graduation Diploma (9-12th Grade)
or any other equivalent qualification in relevant category
showing twelve years of school education with minimum
60% cumulative marks or equivalent grade.
4. Valid TOEFL or IELTS with score of 500 or 5.5. (not
applicable for those students whose medium of
instruction is English at HSSC level).
5. For all Programmes, a minimum of 550 SAT score is
required in each subject. SAT scores are valid for two years
only.
6. All Bachelor programmes at NUST are taught in English.
7. The candidate should also possess adequate mental and
physical health to continue his/her course of studies.

Engineering
HSSC (Pre- Engineering group) from any Board of Intermediate
and Secondary Education OR an equivalent qualification like
A level OR any other foreign qualification with Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry.
Candidates with FSc / equivalent qualification with the
combination of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Studies
OR Computer Science can apply for Software Engineering,
Computer Engineering and Telecommunication Engineering
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SAT scores from College Board, USA should reach directly

to NUST by July 15, 2014. NUST institutional code to
receive SAT scores is 2790.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to enter their SAT
scores in online application form by due date.
For correspondence: Undergraduate Section, Registrar
Directorate, National University of Sciences and
Technology (NUST), Main Office, Sector H-12, Islamabad,
Pakistan.

Email : [email protected]

Provisional Admission

On fulfillment of the requirements mentioned, a candidate

will be admitted to the University as per policy in vogue. This
admission shall, however, be provisional until all the original
degrees or certificates submitted by him / her have been
checked and verified. In case any document proves to be false,
fake, or fabricated at a later stage, a provisionally admitted
student shall be liable to expulsion from the University at any
stage or to any other disciplinary or legal action the University
may deem necessary.
On receipt of university admission / acceptance letter, foreign
nationality holders will approach the Pakistani mission abroad
for the visa and submit the following documents:-

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SAT Subject Test in
Mathematics Level II
Physics

Application Form (Student Visa Form)

Photocopy of passport
No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the home
country for studying in Pakistan.
Photograph
Educational Documents
Admission letter of university

For more details, please visit the under mentioned link

of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan: -http://
www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/ AECA/Pages/
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Merit list of international students is prepared separately.

Final Approval
Cases of the international students, finally selected for admission, will be referred to Higher Education Commission and relevant
government department(s) for final approval as per policy in vogue.

Accommodation
Hostel accommodation to international students is guaranteed.

Postgraduate Programmes
International students, Pakistanis holding foreign nationality
and Pakistanis living abroad can apply for postgraduate
programmes. They have to compete with the local students for
admission on merit.

Processing
Cases of international students selected for admission will be
processed through HEC/relevant government departments.

Accommodation

Eligibility Criteria

Hostel accommodation to international students is guaranteed.

Eligibility criteria is the same as for national students.

GRE Score
International applicants are required to appear for GRE
conducted by ETS, USA. Last date for scores of GRE to reach
NUST is July 18, 2014.
Minimum Score is mentioned below:


Quantitative
151/170
Verbal

146/170
Analytical Writing
3.5/6.0

Degree must be in relevant discipline

NUST institution code to receive GRE score is 7014.

The candidates are responsible for providing GRE score directly
to NUST on the following address:
Postgraduate Programme (PGP) Directorate,
National University of Sciences and Technology
Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Fee & Funding

National Students
International Students

Fee & Funding

National Students
Undergraduate Programmes
Fee Structure

Need-based Scholarship/Fee Waiver

Admission Dues
Admission Processing Fee (Non-refundable)
Security Deposit (Refundable)
To be paid at the time of admission
Tuition Fee
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Per semester for Fall 2014 intake
For existing students

PKR
35,000
10,000

75,000
70,000

NUST has launched a need-based scholarship scheme to

enable under-privileged but talented students financially to
acquire higher education. Salient features of the scheme are:
Scholarships will be awarded to needy students of the
new batch every year.
The scholarship will be for full duration of the programme
in which the student is enrolled.

Deferred Payments

Payment of Dues
At the time of admission students have to pay the
admission processing fee, security and full semester fee in
advance.
Invoice/Challan for admission charges along with first
semester fee and Provisional Selection Letter will be
available on NUST website.
Tuition fee will be payable on semester basis.
Students have to pay their fee in advance before the
commencement of semester otherwise they will not be
eligible to sit in the class.

Note: All fees are subject to revision.

Merit-based Financial Assistance

A fixed amount is allocated for financial assistance, if a

student maintains CGPA of 3.5 or more in subsequent
semester examinations.

Financially under-privileged students, who cannot

pay their fees and also do not qualify for merit-based
scholarship are allowed deferred payment, on case-to case
basis on completion of 1st semester of their studies.

Other Opportunities for Financial Assistance

Some philanthropic organisations provide scholarships to

the orphans and disabled studying at NUST. Such students
will be informed on How to Apply? once they are
selected.
Students may also apply on their own for other
scholarships such as those offered by:
> Higher Education Commission (HEC)
> Shell Pakistan, etc.
Further details are available with the respective
institutions.

Note: The award of scholarship/financial assistance is subject

to availability of funds, high performance and good conduct.

Tution Fee Refund Policy Applicable to both UG and PG Students

% age of Tuition Fee

Timeline for Semester/Trimester System

Full (100%) of Tuition Fee Refund Upto 7th day of convening of classes

Timeline for Annual System

Upto 15th day of convening of classes

Half (50%) of Tuition Fee Refund

From 8th 15th day of convening of classes From 16th 30th day of convening of classes

No Fee (0%) Refund

From 16th day of convening of classes

From 31st day of convening of classes

Admission Processing Fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

University will not accept any claim of refund after 3 years of the completion of degree / withdrawn from university and the
amount of security will be transferred to the NUST Endowment Fund.

Fines/Penalties on Late Payments

Period

National Students

International Students

After the due date till start 5% of the total payable amount
of semester

USD 35

From start of semester till

15th day *

10 % of the total payable amount

USD 70

16th day from start of

semester *

Registration shall be suspended.

For re-activation of registration, student will be required
to pay the Admission Processing Fee again along with all
outstanding charges and fines.

Registration shall be suspended.

For re-activation of registration, the
student will be required to pay the
Admission Processing Fee again along
with all outstanding dues.

*In any case student will not be able to attend classes till clearance of dues.

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Waiver

Masters
Fee Structure
Admission Dues
Admission Processing Fee (Non refundable)
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Engineering Management & Construction
Engineering Management
Other Engineering/IT programmes
Miscellaneous dues per semester maximum

PKR
10,000
10,000
10,000
2,400

Tuition Fee per Semester

Engineering Management & Construction Engineering
Management
85,000
Other Engineering/IT programmes
55,000

PhD
Admission Dues
Admission Processing Fee (Non refundable)
Security Deposit (Refundable)

5,000
7,000

Tuition Fee per Semester

All programmes

55,000

Miscellaneous dues per semester maximum

2,400

Tuition fee can be exempted subject to certain conditions

Note: All fees are subject to revision.
Payment of Dues
At the time of admission students have to pay the
admission processing fee, security and full semester fee in
advance.
Invoice/Challan for admission charges along with first
semester fee and Provisional Selection Letter will be
available on NUST website.
Tuition fee will be payable on semester basis.
Students have to pay their fee in advance before the
commencement of semester otherwise they will not be
eligible to sit in the class.
Supervisors Fee and Research Fund
Sponsored Students: As per scholarship/sponsorship
award.
Non-Sponsored Students: To be paid by the University

MS Programmes
Selected students are awarded monthly stipend/tuition
fee waiver subject to availability of funds.
PhD Programmes
NUST sponsored PhD students will be paid monthly
stipend in addition to supervisor remuneration.
There are numerous opportunities for additional
academic pursuits, e.g. students will be provided financial
support for attending seminars, conferences and making
presentations/publication of research papers within
Pakistan and abroad.
During research phase of PhD studies at NUST, students
can also get an opportunity for collaborative/joint
research training programmes with other well-reputed
foreign universities.
Self sponsored PhD students can also be exempted from
payment of tuition fee, if they are willing to do Teaching
Assistant (TA)/Research Assistant (RA) duties as and when
required.

Bond for NUST Sponsored Students

NUST sponsored MS/PhD students will be required to

complete the programme.
NUST sponsored MS/PhD Students will work as TA/RA, as
and when required.
The students who fail or do not fulfil the undertaking,
will have to reimburse the total amount spent on them
(including Tuition Fee, Stipend, Supervisors Fee and
Research Expenditure, etc).

Need-based Scholarship/Fee Waiver

NUST has launched a need-based scholarship scheme to
enable under-privileged but talented students financially to
acquire higher education. Salient features of the scheme are:

Scholorships will be awarded to needy students of the

new batch every year.
The scholorship will be for full duration of the
programme in which the student is enrolled.

HEC and Other Sponsorships

HEC will bear the cost of HEC scholarship awardees, as per
their scholarship award details. For other sponsored students,
all charges as per the details provided above, will be borne
by their sponsoring agency. Students will be responsible for
timely deposit of dues by their sponsoring agency. Scholarship
provisions for postgraduate studies for candidates from FATA
and Balochistan are also available through HEC for which they
may apply directly to HEC.

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Postgraduate Programmes

Fee & Funding

International Students
Undergraduate Programmes
Finances (UG Programmes)
Students selected through this process will be required to pay
their fees and other charges in USD.

Monthly Accommodation Charges (H-12 Campus)

Fee Structure
Engineering and Computer Science Programmes
Admission Processing Fee (Non-refundable)
Tuition Fee (Per Annum)

Security Deposit (Refundable)
Health Facilities (per annum)

USD
600
3,500
250
120

Tuition fee for the first academic year (two semesters)

will be deposited in the form of Bank Draft at the time of
admission in NUST Registration office.
Tuition fee will be payable on annual basis. Students have
to pay their fee in advance before the commencement of
the academic year, otherwise they will not be eligible to
sit in the class.
All fees are subject to revision from time to time.

Postgraduate Programmes

Single Students
Single occupancy (with attached bath)
Double occupancy (with attached bath)
Double occupancy (with community bath)
Tripple occupancy with community bath

Married Students
One bedroom apartment
Two bedroom apartment

USD 70
USD 60
USD 50
USD 40

USD 120
USD 170

Note
Security Fee of USD 117/- (Refundable) will be
charged at the time of allotment.
Hostel includes accommodation charges only.

Accommodation information in NUST Colleges can be

found in their respective sections of the prospectus.

Finances (PG Programmes)

International students selected through this process will be
required to pay the applicable charges in USD. Please note that
admission is granted only to those candidates who come up to
the required position on the merit list meant for open merit.

Fee Structure
The fee structure of the programmes of study is as under:
MPhil/MS

PhD

Engineering Management &

Construction Engineering Management

Other Engineering/IT programs

All Programmes

One Time Charges:

USD

USD

USD

Admission Processing Fee

110

110

60

Security Deposit (refundable) 100

100

70

Semester Fee

850

550

550

Course Repeat Fee

(Per Credit Hour)

40

40

40

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NUST Prospectus 2014

Engineering, IT and Computer Science

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Fee & Funding

NUST Entrance Test

NUST Entrance Test (computer based) will be held in multiple sessions. Paper based test will be held in Karachi and Quetta
June / July 2014.
Computer-based test is designed in accordance with the internationally practiced system of on-line examinations. It is easy
to attempt with minimal practice. Instructions to attempt computer-based entrance test alongwith mock test module will
be available on NUST website for guidance.
The pattern and the standard of question papers for both types of tests is the same.
All kinds of data carriers and calculators, including mobile phone, Bluetooth, hands free devices, etc, are strictly prohibited
inside the examination hall.

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Instructions for Paper-based Entrance Test of Engineering and Computer Science

The Entrance Test will be held for applicants in the following subjects:
a.
English b.
Physics c.
Chemistry/Computer Science
d.
Mathematics
e.
Intelligence
These instructions deal with multiple choice answer sheets, which will be provided for examination. The answer sheets will
have two parts, i.e., personal information and answers. A filled in answer sheet is printed on the next page for illustration and
guidance. Answer sheets are marked through computer, therefore, it is important that the candidates read and understand these
instructions thoroughly before taking the exam. Non-compliance will affect scoring adversely.
PERSONAL INFORMATION (See appropriate block in the specimen answer sheet). Exam superintendent will brief on filling in of
this portion before start of the exam.

Clearly write your name in Capital Letters in the box titled FULL NAME. Fill corresponding circles. If the name is longer than
the space provided, fill in as much as fits in the given space. (In the specimen answer sheet, Babar Ajmal is the name of a
candidate).

Write your Roll No in the box titled Roll No. (In the specimen answer sheet, the Roll No of the candidate is 174328142).

In the SUBJECT column, use 111 as subject code for Engineering and 222Computer Science.

In the SEQ CODE column, write NET Code written inside the question booklet. (SEQ Code 002 is marked in the specimen
answer sheet).

In the CITY/CENTRE column, use the following codes and fill in the corresponding circles. (In the specimen sheet, KI is
marked for Karachi). KI: Karachi
QA: Quetta
IS: Islamabad

Put your date of birth in the column Date of Birth. 11-04-92 is marked as the Date of Birth on the specimen sheet.

In the SEX column, fill M for male candidates and F for female candidates and O for other candidates. (In the example a male
candidate is marked).

MARKING Of ANSWER SHEET

In the specimen answer sheet, first 6 questions have been attempted. See the specimen sheet and the following instructions:

Mark your choice with 2B lead pencil by filling in the appropriate circle completely, making it a dark black circle as shown
below.

Some examples of improper marking are shown below:

(The computer will mark improperly filled circle as wrong answer)

Do not mark more than a single circle for an answer choice. Multiple answers for a single question will be regarded as an
unanswered question.
If you need to erase an answer, do so clearly/cleanly, using a good quality eraser.
Do not bend/fold your answer sheet, make stray marks or mark any area outside the provided circles.

MISCELLANEOUS
Answer sheet is to be signed both by the invigilator as well as by the candidate, in respective blocks, with ballpoint pen
only.

PLEASE DONT FORGET TO BRING A CLIPBOARD ALONG.

Write your Roll No on the front page of the QUESTION Booklet and the back side of the answer sheet in the given blocks.
Do not write elsewhere.
Return the complete questions booklet along with the answer sheet on completion of the test.

USE 2B lead pencil only. DO NOT USE ink pens, ballpoint pens or felt-tip pens on the answer sheet.
You are allowed to bring along clipboard, pencils, eraser and sharpener only.
Use your time effectively. Do not spend too much time on one question, otherwise you will run short of time for other
questions.

You are not allowed to take away any part of the question booklet or note questions elsewhere. Non-compliance will be
regarded as use of unfair mean.

You are NOT ALLOWED to use any device which could assist in calculation such as a calculator, tables, digital watch, mobile
phone, electronic diary, Palm Pilot, etc.

There is no negative marking.

SAT Seats for National Students

NUST has a few reserved seats in Engineering and Computer
Science programmes for induction through SAT scores to
facilitate admissions of candidates from O/A Level background.
Pakistani candidates of both O/A Level and FSc streams can
exercise this option and compete for SAT seats by taking SAT
Subject Test and submitting the following results.

Engineering
SAT Subject Test in
Mathematics Level II
Physics
Chemistry

BS Computer Science
SAT Subject Test in
Mathematics Level II
Physics

SAT Subject Test

SAT Subject Test is a computer-based test held under the
management of College Board, USA. For more information on
SAT and how to apply, please visit their website at www.collegeboard.com
Last date for SAT scores to reach NUST is July 15, 2014. Scores
received after the deadline will not be entertained. NUST
institutional code to receive SAT scores is 2790. Merit list for
candidates applying on the basis of SAT for national seats is
prepared separately.

Medical Fitness
Selected candidates will be required to provide Medical Certificate for joining the relevant programme. Medical Certificate
form will be emailed/sent to the selected candidates along
with the Provisional Selection Letter for endorsement from any
government hospital or a registered medical practitioner.

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The NUST Emblem

The Book of Knowledge lights up the darkness, through the Vine of Wisdom which bears
the two moons and stars facing towards the East and the West, symbolising the diversity of
disciplines and the fruit of knowledge.
The Rising Sun brings change, hope and enlightenment. It emanates inspiration and
from the light of knowledge, four birds take wing from the nests of light, and spread out
to the four corners of the world, symbolising the quest for spiritual gratification through
knowledge and wisdom.
The NUST Blue is a colour that represents the future. It carries all the characteristics of the
colour blue, like dignity, grace, freshness, professionalism, prudence and resolve.

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Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.

UAN: +92-51-111-11 - NUST (6878)

Tel: +92-51-9085 - NUST (6878)
Fax: +92-51-90851042
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nust.edu.pk