Faculty Achievements
| Recognizing Excellence: Dr. Umar Shahbaz Khanโs Contribution to Mechatronics Curriculum Development |
| Engr. Dr. Umar Shahbaz Khan has been honored with a Certificate of Appreciation for his dedicated professional contributions to the development of the undergraduate curriculum in Mechatronics Engineering. As a co-opted member and expert of the respective ECRDC Pakistan Engineering Council, Dr. Umar Shahbaz Khan’s commitment to advancing educational standards and fostering innovation within the discipline has been exemplary. This recognition underscores his significant impact on shaping the future of Mechatronics Engineering education and reflects his unwavering dedication to enhancing academic excellence. |
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| Hassan Elahi (Top 2% Scientist) |
| It is with great pride that we announce the remarkable achievement of Dr. Hassan Elahi, who has been recognized among the worldโs top 2% scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier. This prestigious accolade highlights Dr. Hassanโs exceptional contributions to scientific research and innovation. His dedication, hard work, and groundbreaking studies have not only elevated the global standing of our institution but also paved the way for future scientific advancements. This recognition is a testament to his commitment to excellence in the pursuit of knowledge. |
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| Best Teacher Award |
| Dr. Ayesha Zeb
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| Best community service Award |
| Dr. Tahir Habib Nawaz was awarded best community service award |
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Acclaimed AI-Powered Fruit Quality Assessment System Developed by Dr. Ayesha Zeb and Dr. Mohsin Islam Tiwana
| Dr. Ayesha Zeb and Dr. Mohsin Islam Tiwana, both faculty members, collaborated to create an AI-driven automated decision support system for non-destructive fruit quality assessment. Their research results have been published in prestigious journals from Springer Nature and Elsevier, and their work has garnered recognition on both national and international stages. Their achievements have been acknowledged at prominent events such as CxO Global, Express Tribune, and Felix Instruments Newsletter. Additionally, they have been interviewed about their research on esteemed news outlets including ARY News, PTV News, and numerous other platforms.” | ||
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| Exploring Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing Systems and Design: A Collaborative Achievement by Mechatronics Department Faculty |
| The Mechatronics Department’s faculty members, comprising Dr. Uzair Khaleeq Uz Zaman, Assistant Professor Kanwal Naveed, and Assistant Professor Anas Bin Aqeel, in collaboration with former CEME Dean Dr. Aamer Baqai, have jointly authored their inaugural book titled “Handbook of Manufacturing Systems and Design: An Industry 4.0 Perspective.” Additionally, Dr. Anas Bin Aqeel made a significant contribution to this publication. This noteworthy book is currently accessible through Taylor & Francis Group, making it a valuable addition that bridges the gap between academia and industry. |
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| Pride of Performance Dr. Umar Shahbaz Khan |
| Dr Umar Shahbaz (Pride of Performance) is currently serving as a Professor at NUST CoEME. He is also the Director of National Centre of Robotics & Automation. His major achievements include accreditation of Mechatronics Engineering as one of the first programmes under the Washington Accord (WA), which helped Pakistan Engineering Council become a signatory of WA; uplift of Robotics and Automation in the country; project fundraising of around PKR 585 million; development of Myo Prosthetic Upper Limb, which has been commercialised and is being widely used by patients; co-founder of two NUST approved spinoffs; author of 78 publications and so on. |
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| Dr Danish along with PhD student Masood ur Rehman and Nazo Haroon published 2x book chapters in SPR Nanoscience |
| https://books.rsc.org/books/edited-volume/2233/chapter-abstract/8121397/Soft-magnetic-microrobotics-nanomaterials
Book Chapter Soft-magnetic microrobotics: nanomaterials, fabrications and biomedical applications By Masood Ur Rehman ; Danish Hussain ; Muhammad Rehan ; Saif Ullah Awan ; Nazo Haroon Doi: https://doi.org/10.1039/BK9781837674138-00140 Published: 04 Sep 2024 SPR: SPR – Nanoscience |
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| Dr Umar Shahbaz Khan was awarded NUST Top Performer Awardย in the categories of Number of submitted projects proposal, Number of industrial projects acquired. |
| Dr Tahir Habib was awarded NUST Top Performer Award for Establishment of joint international lab at SINES. |