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1. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY Engineering College in 1924 in memory A comprehensive plan was
of Mr. Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw, a prepared in 1964 to shift the College 01
The NED University of Engineering well-known philanthropist, whose heirs from the downtown area to a new 40-
& Technology, Karachi was established made substantial donation for its hectare site adjoining the University
in March 1977 under an Act of the development at the time of his first of Karachi. The project was executed
Provincial Assembly of Sindh on death anniversary. with the World Bank assistance and
upgradation of the former NED the College was shifted to the new
Government Engineering College, After the creation of Pakistan, the Campus in 1975.
Ka r a c h i . H o we ve r, t h e NE D Government of the Province of Sindh
Government Engineering College took over the management of the The College was upgraded as an
which originally formed the nucleus of College on October 17, 1947, and additional campus of the University of
the University structure, was set up in renamed it as NED Government Karachi in 1976 and finally raised to
1922 and was thus the oldest Engineering College, Karachi. full-fledged Engineering University on
engineering institution of Pakistan. March 1, 1977. Further development
Initially starting from an enrolment of The College remained affiliated to of the institution is continuing.
50 students in Civil Engineering more the following Universities before it was
than eight decades ago, the student raised to the status of full-fledged The main campus at present has
population now in the three campuses University. adequate teaching and laboratory facilities
(Main, City & LEJ) has gone up to over for graduate Programmes leading to the
ten thousand at undergraduate and (a) The University of Bombay degree of Bachelor of Engineering in
graduate level. (from inception to 1947) twenty-one disciplines viz Civil
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
This institution was initially (b) The University of Sindh Electrical Engineering, Computer &
founded as Prince of Wales Engineering (from 1947 to 1951) Information Systems Engineering, Textile
College by the donations of the citizens Engineering, Electronic Engineering,
of Karachi to commemorate the visit (c) The University of Karachi Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering,
of the Prince of Wales in 1921. The (from 1951 to February 1977) Urban Engineering, Telecommunications
College was renamed as NED Engineering, Petroleum Engineering,
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Automotive Engineering Bio Engineering, Systems Engineering, Environmental Energy and Plant Management by the
Medical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Departments of Civil, Urban &
02 Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Infrastructure, Environmental, Electrical,
Polymer & Petrochemical Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing
Metallurgical Engineering, Marine Texti le Engineeri ng , Chemical and Textile Engineering under respective
Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, faculties.
Construction Engineering and Food Automotive Engineering, Bio-Medical
Engineering. E n g i neer i ng an d Pol y mer & The University is also offering
Petrochemical Engineering. Masters Programme in Computer
Additionally the University offers Science & Information Technology,
degree Programmes in Bachelor of Master of Engineering Management Ur ba n & Reg i o nal P l a nn i ng ,
Architecture and Bachelor of Computer (MEM) programme is also being Architecture, Applied Mathematics,
Science and Information Technology. offered in specialisation, viz: Construction Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Real
Management, Water Resources Estate Management, Economics and
Master of Engineering degrees are M ana ge ment , Tran sp or tati o n Finance, Textile Management and Data
awarded in Civil Engineering, Urban I n fr a s t r u c tu r e M a n a g e m e nt , Engineering & Infor mati on
and Infrastructure Engineering, Environmental Management, Energy Management.
Earthquake Engineering, Mechanical Management, Quality Management,
Engineering, Computational Engineering, Industrial Management, Supply Chain
Electrical Engineering, Computer Management, Textile Management and
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Dean Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Dean (BME) (Acting) Dean Faculty of Information, Sciences & Humanities, Dean (ISH)
(Acting)
Prof. Dr. Mir Shabbar Ali
B.E. (Civil) NED; M.S. (University of Oklahoma, USA); Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail
Ph.D. in Transportation; Uni of Birmingham, UK B.E. (Mech) NED;
M.Sc. (Manufacturing System) Nottingham University, UK;
Ph.D. Nottingham University, UK; C.Eng; FIMechE, Mem ASME
Registrar (Acting)
Mr. Ghazanffar Hussain
M.Phil / PhD in progress (UoK);
M.Sc.( Physical Chemistry) (UoK) (Gold Medal)
and be able to provide guiding principles for pre the academics and research at the postgraduate
06 and post-earthquake mitigation. Recently, CESNED level.
has been strengthened with the installation of a 3m
3m Shore Western Seismic Table and Syscom 3.1.2 Research Fields
Strong Motion Recorder. Earthquake shaking tables The current research interests of the Department
are used extensively in seismic research, as they are as follows:
provide the means to excite structures in such a
way that they are subjected to conditions Structural Engineering
representative of true earthquake ground motions. Re-strengthening and repair techniques
The shake table system has been used to simulate Constitutive modelling of reinforced concrete
earthquake loading on masonry structures. A scaled and ferrocement
model of a typical block masonry house was recently Tensile and compressive membrane action
tested to assess the seismic behaviour of block Behaviour of reinforced concrete in mixed moment field
masonry construction. The activities of CESNED are
Post cracking tensile strength
now administered by the Department of Earthquake
Engineering. Bond in reinforced concrete
Structural behaviour of cold formed steel sections
The Water Modelling Centre (WMC) is new
addition to the Department of Civil Engineering at Models for shear and flexural strength of ferrocement
NED University. The purpose of WMC is to develop Ferro-cement applicat ion and its use
modelling skills for fellow researchers and students Infilled masonry panels subjected to lateral loads
to resolve water related issues, enhance water and Non engineered construction in the rural areas
environmental conditions throughout the country,
Ductility of reinforcing bars produced in Pakistan
perform flood and watershed management
practices, and develops models for the upcoming Structural use of recycled concrete aggregates
environmental challenges due to climate change. Finite element analysis of reinforced concrete structures
The WMC has capability of simulating different Impact loads on reinforced concrete structures
models including surface water models, coastal Fire resistance of concrete structures
hydrodynamic and morphodynamic models, and
groundwater models. Surface water modelling Fibre reinforced polymers in Construction
includes hydrological and hydraulic modelling. Behaviour and assessment of masonry structures
Groundwater models can evaluate the water quality
and quantity present under the surface. The WMC Materials Engineering
has continuously improved since its inauguration in Design, development, production and assessment
March 2013 in terms of modelling expertise, of materials in the transportation industry
softwares, and infrastructure to help students and Design, development, production and assessment
researchers for solving water problems around the of materials in the construction industry
province and country. Durability of bituminous materials under tropical
NED-CEST (NED-Centre for Engineering Software conditions
and training) is also established which works in Evaluation of engineering properties of mineral
collaboration with the ACEMOS, AIT, Bangkok. compounds, super plasticisers, binders, polymeric
The Department has formed a number of linkages compounds and stabilising agents
with other Universities around the world. An Determination of rheological properties of cement
international linkage has been established between pastes and bitumen
the Faculties of Civil Engineering and Architecture Mechanical properties of recycle concrete aggregates
and WEDC, Loughborough University, UK, through Cement replacement materials
joint funding provided by the Higher Education Properties of locally manufactured reinforcing bars
Commission-Pakistan and the British Council. High strength and high performance concrete
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Pakistan
Chapter has been established in the department of Geo-technical Engineering
promote research activities in the area of concrete Numerical / Constitutive modelling of soils
technology and reinforced concrete. The ACI chapter Evaluation of static and dynamic parameters of
provides a platform to disseminate knowledge about different soil strata
concrete and latest development about the codes Evaluation of sub soil geological conditions
and specifications. Recently, the department has Indigenous methodologies for ground
achieved ACI Outstanding University Award. improvement techniques
Development of indigenous methodologies and
The Department has shown significant progress equipment to carry out experiments in the field
in the area of earthquake engineering over the last and laboratories
several years. It is part of several projects related Static and dynamic stiffness of pile foundation
to capacity building funded by UNDP and UNESCO
on topics related to earthquake engineering, Transportation Engineering
seismology and impact of tsunamis. These Pavement distress evaluation and material characterisation
endeavours have led to the establishment of the Redesign and signal optimisation of roundabouts
Department of Earthquake Engineering.
Capacity improvements of major urban and rural routes
Department of Civil Engineering subscribes to a Road condition monitoring and development of
number of international research journals to support remedial strategies
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3.1.2 Principal Faculty for the Programme 2. Mr. Syed Salman Mobeen (On Study Leave)
08 Chairperson
B.E. (Civil) NED; M.Sc.(Structure) Uni of Alberta, Canada;
3.2 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING holding key positions in public and private sectors
in Pakistan and abroad utilising the knowledge 09
Established as the Institute of Environmental gained during their studies in the Department.
Engineering and Research thirty one years ago to
cater for the national need of professional training The Department is also offering the
in environmental assessment and improvement at postgraduate degree programme in Master of
postgraduate level, the Department of Environmental Engineering Management (MEM) in Environmental
Engineering has been effectively contributing in Management. The programme is conducted in
academics, research, training, and community based morning, evening and on weekends. Some of the
activities since its inception. broad objectives of the programme are to equip
students and future Environmental Managers with
The Department administers postgraduate the ability to clearly understand and interact in
programme leading to the degrees of Masters of Engineering as well as Management related activities
Engineering (Environmental) and Master of and roles in Environmental Studies.
Engineering Management (MEM) in Environmental
Management. The programme is conducted both The Department is actively participating in
in morning and evening times and also a weekend community-based activities working together with
programme has started from Fall Semester 2015. Sindh EPA, NGOs, City District Government and
The degree programme is structured so as to deepen other relevant organizations in different
and broaden the students knowledge in the field development works aimed at restoring and
of Environmental Engineering. The Department of improving public sector services and infrastructures.
Environmental Engineering has the honour to start In future also, the Department intends and plans
the master programme for the first time in to work in the advisory capacity for agencies
Environmental Engineering in Pakistan and also has responsible for environmental management of
the honour to be one of the first departments of urban areas as well as the natural resources.
NED University to successfully offer Masters of
Engineering programme in the morning. Though 3.2.1 Departmental Facilities
the Department is not administering any
undergraduate level programme, it is providing all The Department maintains Environmental
necessary support to its sister engineering disciplines Engineering Laboratories having adequate facilities
in assessing, designing, and synthesising to carry out essential environmental analysis and
environmental impacts of engineering developments monitoring. These include air quality / emission
through class room training and laboratory practices. monitoring, water chemistry analysis, water
pollution and water quality monitoring and process
Emphasis of the postgraduate programme is design studies. A computer Lab for postgraduate
to equip students and practicing professional with students provides access to professional software
advanced knowledge, information and data base in Environmental Engineering, internet surfing and
so that they can cope with ever increasing retrieving data from other resources out side
environmental degradation of the country in general University. Department library contains selected
and of the city in particular. During these studies a books on various related topics, database, case
student completes a number of courses in water, studies and research documents of national interest
air, noise, and land pollution, industrial and for ready reference during course of studies.
municipal solid waste management, EIA, water
quality management, marine pollution, sustainable Research Fields
development and other major and minor topics
related to environment. Course work is The current fields of research encompass low-
supplemented with field investigation, seminars, cost water and wastewater treatment, bio energy
and guest lectures to enable students to broaden production from sustainable anaerobic digestion
their understanding of issues and remedies related and bio diesel. Independent research projects in
to environment. the fields described above are being carried out
under supervision of foreign qualified faculty
The students graduated with Environmental members. Moreover, the department is also working
Engineering degree from the Department are on industry based problems and is in the process
actively participating in the development works at of establishing research collaborations with world
regional, national and international levels. They are class International Universities.
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3.3 DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING specialised capacity in the domains of theoretical
and applicational spheres and development of 11
The NED University has remained the foremost teaching faculty in architectural theory and design
institution in professional education in engineering pedagogy. It is also worthwhile to note that no
and related disciplines. In its working, the university postgraduate programme in architecture exists in
had developed a regulatory, academic and the entire province of Sindh despite the fact that six
administrative framework for architecture and architectural institutions are currently functioning.
planning education which today provides a useful Master of Architecture Programme, initiated in 2009,
framework for appropriate education in these is therefore aimed to serve a need of the country.
disciplines. The working strength of architects is much The master in Real Estate Management aims to
less than what is practically needed. Given the vast prepare the students to meet the emerging challenges
professional sphere in which the architects operate, in this field by equipping them with the appropriate
the numerical strength is simply minimal. A technically knowledge and skills necesary to operate in this
sound and socially responsive breed of architects sector. This programme will start in 2016.
and planners need to be produced to fill this widening
gap. Architecture and Planning Department at NED The department also benefits from scholarships
University has been attempting to these and serveral to masters students granted by the Thariani family
other related challenges in the professional domain. and heirs of Late Architect Akhlaq Hussain. These
bursaries are granted on need cum merit basis.
16 CESNED is also a part of the Department of 2. Prof. Dr. Rashid Ahmed Khan
Earthquake Engineering. The objectives of the Center B.E. (Civil) NED University; M. Sc. (Civil) NED University;
include housing national and global data pertaining to Ph.D. (Heriot-Watt University UK.)
earthquakes, acting as a centre for disseminating
knowledge as well as to respond to emergency needs Associate Professor
and to provide guiding principles for post-disaster
mitigation. Dr. Mukesh Kumar
B.E. (Civil) NED University;
In addition, the Department shares laboratory M.E. (Civil) NED University.
facilities in Material Testing Laboratory administered by M.E. (Earthquake Engg.) Italy
the Department of Civil Engineering. Similarly, laboratory Ph.D. (Imperial College of London, UK.)
facilities of other departments may also be utilized for
research purposes. In addition to regular faculty members, qualified
personnel in other departments and in the city may
3.5.4 Computing Facilities be engaged for post-graduate teaching.
The Department of Earthquake Engineering shares
Applications in response to advertisement for
the computing facilities housed in Postgraduate Master of Engineering (Earthquake) and Master of
Computational Centre with the Department of Civil
Science (Disaster Management and Sciences) shall
Engineering. The centre also contains a state-of-the-art be duly completed and submitted, personally or by
structural engineering software library including analysis
registered post to:
and design of RC Structures using CSI Package and TNO
DIANA. The CSI Package with network licenses consists
of SAP 2000, ETABS, SAFE and CSI Section Builder. The Chairperson
Department of Earthquake Engineering
3.5.5 Principal Faculty for the Programme NED University of Engineering & Technology
University Road, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
Chairperson Ph. No: +92-21-99261261-8 Ext: 2605
Fax No: +92-21-99261255
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Masood Rafi E-mail: rafi-m@neduet.edu.pk
Professors
1. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Masood Rafi
B.E. (Civil) NED University; M. Sc. (Civil) NED University;
Ph.D. (University of Ulster, UK)
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chair has been donated bythe foremost E&P Company 2. Dr. Abdul Majeed
18 of the country, Pakistan Petroleum Limited. Department B.E. Petroleum and Natural Gas, MUET
as well as lying strong footing for future research M.Sc. (Petroleum), Heriot Watt University UK
activities. Ph.D.(Petroleum Engineering), Leeds University, UK
The Department currently offers Master of Applications in response to advertisement for Master
Engineering (Petroleum).The students will have the wide of Engineering Programme (Petroleum) shall be duly
variety of choosing the different courses from the list completed and submitted, personally or by registered
of elective courses and common electives besides taking post to:
their compulsory ones. The programme is structured
in three specialized areas/streams that include The Chairperson
drilling,reservoir and production engineering.The classes Department of Petroleum Engineering
will be conducted during weekdays/ weekends in the NED University of Engineering & Technology,
evening hours in the Department of Petroleum University Road Karachi, 75270. Pakistan
Engineering. Ph. No: +92-21-99261261-8, Ext: 2345
Fax No: +92-21-99261255
3.6.2 Principal Faculty of the Programme E-mail: cpd@neduet.edu.pk
Chairperson
Professors
Assistant Professors
3.7 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT for students desirous of carrying out experimental
research in these fields. In addition to the above 19
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is laboratories the department has free access to all
one of the oldest and well established departments the facilities provided by the High Performance
of NED University. Currently both undergraduate Computation Centre such as parallel computing and
and post-graduate programs are offered by the access to more than 40 licensed softwares.
department. The undergraduate program is based
on four years instructional education at the main Research Fields
campus of the University leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical). Theoretical Some of the research areas in which our faculty
instruction is reinforced with adequate laboratory is currently engaged include: Solar and Hydrogen
and computational work. In addition to Energy, Energy conservation, Refrigeration and
undergraduate program, Master of Engineering Airconditioning, Desalination, Computational Fluid
(M.Engg.) degrees with specialization in Design, Dynamics, Fracture Mechanics, Mechanical
Energy Systems, Renewable Energ y and V ibrati ons, Computer Aided Design and
Mechatronics, and Master of Engineering Manufacturing, Composite Materials and Mechanical
Management (MEM) in Energy and Plant Properties of Metals & Metallic Coatings.
Management are offered. The department has also
started weekend programs from Fall Semester 2016 3.7.2 Principal Faculty for the Programme
in M.Engg. (Energy System) and MEM (Energy and
Plant Management). The programs are aimed at
Chairperson
preparing students to shoulder their professional
responsibilities and enable them to pursue higher
Prof. Dr. Mubashir Ali Siddiqui
studies and research in Mechanical Engineering
related fields.
Professors
The department also offers Ph.D. program.
1. Prof. Dr. Anjum Khalid
Interested candidates may enroll under the B.E (Mech); M.Sc (UK); Ph.D (NED)
supervision of PhD supervisors through applications
on forms as prescribed by the University in research 2. Prof. Dr. Ing. Naseem Uddin (On leave)
areas mentioned afterwards. B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech); Ph.D (Germany)
4. Dr. Mahrukh
20 B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech); Ph.D (UK) 18. Ms. Erum Khan
B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
5. Mr. Muhammad Akhlaque
B.Sc.; B.E (Mech); M.Sc. (Env) 19. Mr. Kashif Noor
B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
6. Mr. Muhammad Kamal Pasha (Ph.D. in Progress)
B.E (Mech); M.Sc. (Env)
20. Mr. Mumtaz Hussain Queshi (On higher studies abroad)
7. Mr. Imran Sikandar B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
B.E (Mech); MSME (USA);
21. Mr. S. Ahmad Raza (On higher studies abroad)
8. Mr. M. Danish Haneef (On higher studies abroad) B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
B.E. (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
22. Mr. Muhammad Muzamil (On higher studies abroad)
9. Mr. Umair Najeeb Mughal (On higher studies abroad) B.E (Materials); M.Engg (Mech)
B.E. (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
23. Mr. Saqib Sharif
10. Mr. M. Ehtesham ul Haque B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
B.E (Mech); MSME (USA);
(Ph.D. in Progress) 24. Mr. Adeel Ahmed Khan
B.E (Mech.); M.Engg. (Mech.)
11. Mr. Muhammad Waseem (On higher studies abroad)
B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mfg) In addition to regular faculty members qualified
personnel in other departments and in the city may
12. Mr. Muhammad Uzair (On higher studies abroad) be engaged for post-graduate teaching.
B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
Applications in response to advertisement for
13. Mr. Masood Ahmed Khan Master of Engineering (Mechanical) shall be duly
B.E (Mech); M.Sc.(Comp.Sc.); M.Engg (Mfg) completed and submitted, personally or by
registered post to:
14. Mr. Saeed Ahmed (On higher studies abroad)
B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mfg) The Chairperson
Mechanical Engineering Department
15. Mr. M. Faisal Alam (On higher studies abroad) NED University of Engineering & Technology
B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mfg)
Karachi 75270, Pakistan
Ph. No: +92-21-99261261-8 Ext: 2206
16. Mr. Naveed ur Rehman Fax No: +92-21-99261255
B.E (Mech); M.Engg (Mech)
Ph.D. (In Progress) E-mail: cmed@neduet.edu.pk
Department of Industrial & Manufacturing 3.8.2 Principal Faculty for the Programme
Engineering have following laboratories: Chairperson
CAD Metrology & Gauging Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Iqbal
Industrial Automation CAE
Advance Manufacturing Methods Engineering Professors
CAM Computation Laboratory
Industrial Safety Tool Design 1. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail
B.E. (Mech) NED;
These laboratories are equipped with M.Sc. (Manufacturing System) Nottingham University, UK;
sophisticated equipment and state of the art Ph.D. Nottingham University, UK; C.Eng; FIMechE, Mem ASME
software. EDM Machine, Wire-Cut EDM, Five-axis
Machining Centre, Injection Moulding Machine and 2 Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Iqbal
B.E. (Mech); M.E.(Mech.) with
Robotic Arm with five degrees of freedom, are some Mfg. Engg. Specialisation; Ph.D. (UK)
of the equipment available in these laboratories.
Flexible Manufacturing Cell is in process and soon
Associate Professors
be available at the Department. Industrial
Automation related equipment including PLCs are 1. Dr. Maqsood Ahmed Khan
available at the Department. B.E. (Mech); M.E. (Mech) with
Mfg. Engg. Specialisation; Ph.D. (Canada)
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2. Dr. Muhammad Fahad 9. Mr. Shakeel Ahmed (On higher studies abroad)
22 B.E., (Ind. & Mfg.); M.Sc. with Mfg. Mgt. B.E. (Ind. & Mfg.); M. E. (Mech)
Specialisation (U.K); Ph.D. (UK)
10. Ms. Rabia Siddiqui
Assistant Professors B.E. (Ind. & Mfg.); M. E. (Mfg.); Ph.D. (In Progress)
3.10 DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE The prospective students of this programme would
ENGINEERING primarily consist of graduate engineers currently 25
employed in automotive sector as well as those having
The Department of Automotive & Marine bachelors degrees in Automotive, Mechanical, or
Engineering was established in 2005 at the NED Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering.
University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi,
primarily to cater the needs of the growing 3.10.2 Principal Faculty for the Programme
automotive sector in Pakistan with Karachi being
considered the hub of the automotive industry. Chairperson
Soon the need of a Masters programme was felt Prof. Dr.-Ing. Syed Mushahid Hussain Hashmi
and it was decided to launch the Masters in
Automotive Engineering programme, which started Professors
from June 2009. This programme offers a focused
post-graduate study covering several aspects of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Syed Mushahid Hussain Hashmi
B.E. (Mech.) NED; M.Sc (Mech.) NED;
Automotive Engineering. These aspects range from Ph.D. (Mech) Germany; Member PEC, SAE
the inner working of the automobile engine to
external aspects such as vehicle aerodynamics, and Associate Professor
from the properties of the materials used in
automobiles to transportation analysis. The Dr. Faraz Akbar
department offers two specialisations in Automotive B.E. (Mech.) NED; Ph.D. (UK);
Design and Automotive Manufacturing, which are AMIMech (United Kingdom); MPEC (Pakistan)
designed to achieve the following goals: Assistant Professors
Provide automotive engineers with practical 1. Mrs. Amber Fishan Zafar
experience in team building, carrying out projects B.E. (Mechanical) NEDUET; MS (Mechanical) NUST,
in interdisciplinary areas and in developing and
managing projects. 2. Mr. Munir Ahmed
Provide automotive engineers with an enhanced B.E. (Mechanical) NEDUET;
understanding of related disciplines as well as MASc (Mechanical) University of Toronto, Canada
CSCP, APICS, USA; Mem. PEC (Pak)
management and human factor issues related to
the design and marketing of automotive systems. 3. Mr. Saqib Jamshed Rind (On higher studies abroad)
Strengthen the technical competence and depth B.E. (Ind. Electronics) IIEE;
of automotive engineers by teaching them advanced M.Sc. (Automation & Control) University of Newcastle,
courses in their respective specialisation. England; Mem. PEC (Pak); Mem; IEEE(USA)
Broaden the horizons of automotive engineers 4. Mr. Noman Uddin Yousuf (On higher studies abroad)
by exposing them to the wide spectrum of B.E (Mechanical) NEDUET;
interdisciplinary engineering activities involved M.S (Mechanical Engg) Bradley, USA
in the process of development, design and
manufacturing of complex automotive systems. 5. Mr. Assad Anis
B.E (Mechanical) NEDUET,
Since 2015 the department is offering M. Engg. in M.S (Mechanical, Structural & Machine Design), Finland
Computational Engineering with following specializations:
6. Engr. Dr. Muhammad Aamir Qureshi
Mechanics of Materials B.E.(Electrical Engg) NEDUET;
Thermo and Fluid Dynamics M. Engg. (Electrical Engg with
Automotive Engineering Specialisation in Communications)
Ph.D. (Electrical Engg.) (Communication &
3.10.1 Departmental Facilities Information Systems)
To support the programme, the Department is In addition to regular faculty members qualified
equipped with several state-of-the-art functioning personnel from other departments and from outside the
laboratories, which includes Combustion & Emission university may be engaged for post-graduate teaching.
Lab, Body & Suspension Lab, Auto-Electronics Lab,
Basic Electronic Lab, Computer Lab, and Fuel Cell Applications in response to advertisement for
Lab. For the research purpose, highly sophisticated Master of Engineering (Automotive) and Master of
equipments are available in the department. Hydra Engineering (Computational) shall be duly completed
Research Engine is one of the good examples. This and submitted, personally or by registered post to:
Engine test bed has a single cylinder engine for both
diesel and petrol along with high tech instrumentation The Chairperson
panel. The environmental concerns has forced us to Department of Automotive & Marine Engineering
work on the alternative clean energy technologies NED University of Engineering & Technology
for this purpose the department has a Fuel Cell Karachi 75270, Pakistan
Laboratory with a Fuel Cell testing system. For Phone#: +92-21-99261261-8, Ext. 2539, 2239
Numerical simulations, the Department has the Fax #: +92-21-99261255
license for Fuel Cell Module of FLUENT. In teaching E-mail: camd@neduet.edu.pk
advanced level subjects, dedicated softwares are
frequently used in the department by course teachers.
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3.12 DEPARTMENT OF COMPU TER AND The aforementioned laboratories are equipped
28 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING with the latest hardware equipment and software.
These lab facilities also provide adequate
The Masters programme in Computer opportunities to post graduate students to
Engineering of Department of Computer and undertake research projects. The laboratories are
Information Systems Engineering was started in 2000. fully air-conditioned and provide a serene and
It is offered as Day as well as Evening Programme to stimulating environment for learning.
facilitate a supportive environment for researchers
and professionals alike. Enthusiastic students prefer RESEARCH FIELDS
to be admitted in this programme because of the high
quality of education and the wide demand of Computer The department currently offers research positions
Engineers in the industrial community.Following the in following research areas:
modern engineering trends two areas of specializations VLSI Design and Testing
are offered namely; Computer Architecture & Systems High Performance Computing
Design and Computer Networks & Systems Security. Distributed Systems
These specialized streams are designed to meet the Computer Networks
need of the industry and indigenous research activities. Multicore Architecture Design
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
The Department of Computer and Information
Systems Engineering also offers Masters of Science Embedded System Design
Programme in Data Engineering and Information Computer Vision &Image processing
Management. This program is intended to develop Software Defined Communication Systems
Internet of Things and Web of Things
sound professionals with adequate skills and
knowledge to meet the latest challenges of big data
and information management. The compulsory and
RESEARCH CENTERS
elective courses are designed to give broad-based Computer & Information Systems Engineering
knowledge of the field along with developing creative Department is successfully running two research
and analytical thinking ability. The graduates of the centers with state-of-the-art R&D projects and
program will be better able to provide logical and collaboration with academia and industry.
ingenious solutions to critical problems, data analytics,
data-mining and enterprise resource management. 1- High Performance Computing Centre
The Department of Computer and Information
High Performance Computing Centre manages high
Systems Engineering provides a vibrant andencouraging
environment for the passionate students to get performance computational resources to address
the miscellaneous computational needs. With 10
themselves involved in state-of-the-art research. This
TFLOPS of computational power and various
department hasa pool of experienced faulty to help
motivate and supervise the students taking up this scientific software along with related expertise,
the centre provides an excellent state-of-the-art
endeavour. Students with inclination towards research
can opt to get enrolled in the Day programme. In the R&D and business opportunities for its users.The
Day programme, students are facilitated to do centre is equipped with all basic parallel computing
supervised research projects except the course work platforms / architectures including Shared Memory
(SMP), Multi-cores, Distributed Memory (Cluster),
and are encouraged to publish their work in national
and international conferences and journals.Besides GPGPUs and Cloud Infrastructure. The centre has
enhancing their expertise in this field, research 10 TFLOPS of com putational power consisting of
Intel Xeon 3xxx and 5xxx series, AMD Opteron and
publications helps our students to continue their
studies at post graduate and doctoral levels. Nvidia / AMD Radeon GPGPU cards.
3.13.2 Principal Faculty for the Programme 7- Ms. Sunila Akbar (On Higher Studies Abroad)
B.E. (Electrical); M.Engg. (Telecom) 31
Chairperson
8- Ms. Saba Ahmed
Prof. Syed Muhammad Usman Ali Shah B.E. (Electrical); M.E. (Telecom)
2- Prof. Dr. Attaullah Khawaja (On leave) 11- Ms. Uzma Afsheen (On Higher Studies Abroad)
B.E (Electrical Engg.); M.Engg (Electrical Engg.) B.E. (Electrical); M.Engg. (Telecom)
Ph.D (Communication & Information Systems)
12- Ms. Sana Arshad
Associate Professors B.E. (Electronic); M.Engg. (Electronic);
3.14 DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING 11. Composite Materials 23. Computer Modelling and
32 12. Magnetic Materials Simulations
The evolution and development of materials had 13. Thermal Analysis 24. Sample Preparation
led to the development of human cultures and
industries. Every product is an aggregate of materials Research Areas
made in various types. Materials Engineering is an
interdisciplinary field that addresses the structure, Department of Materials Engineering offers
processing, and property relationships in materials for Masters Program (M. Engg. (Materials) and Ph.D.
engineering applications. Basic principles of chemistry Program in following research areas of materials
and physics are applied to provide an understanding engineering:
of the structure of materials and the manner in which Advanced Steel Corrosion
the structure determines the properties. Engineering NDT Magnetic Materials
processing methods are then applied to yield the Functional Materials Superalloys
necessary properties, which then can be integrated Nano-materials Superconducting Materials
with, and designed to accommodate the needs of
modern technology. In particular, as an academic field Advanced Coatings Failure Analysis of Materials
with great industrial fundamentality and importance, Composite Materials Biomaterials
it has a large ripple effect on all industries as well as a Aerospace Materials
very broad and intensive scope of study.
3.14.2 Principal Faculty for the Programme
The Department of Materials Engineering was
established in 2006 at NED University, and is offering Acting Chairperson
programmes for the award of Bachelors, Masters and
Ph.D. degree in the field of Materials Engineering. The Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Iqbal
Masters programme is offered with specialisation in
many innovative fields of Materials Engineering. The Professor
structure of the programme is designed to provide an
Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Iqbal
interesting and stimulating learning experience to study Ph.D.(Mechanical Engineering) School of MACE,
the manufacturing, processing and characterisation of The University of Manchester United Kingdom
not only conventional iron and steels but also new M.E.(Mechanical Engineering) NEDUET
innovative materials made with advanced properties. B.E.(Mechanical Engineering) NEDUET
The curriculum for Masters degree is specifically AssociateProfessor
designed to commensurate with the need of the
industry and R&D at home and keeping in view of the 1. Dr. Syed Humail-ul-Islam
recent research trends abroad in the field to impart Post Doc (In Progress)
quality education at standards equal to that of any PhD (Powder Metallurgy, University of Science
international university in the field of materials. The and Technology, Beijing, China),
Masters degree is awarded after successful completion M. Engg. (Manufacturing Engg.) NED UET,
of 30-credit hours course work. The Ph.D. programme B.E. (Mechanical Engg.) NED UET,
in various advanced fields of the Materials Engineering Specialization: Powder Metallurgy
is by full time research.
2. Dr. Umair Alam
3.14.1 Departmental Facilities Post Doc (In progress)
Ph.D. (Heat Treatment, Materials), Germany,
The Department of Materials Engineering has MSc (QSE), Germany, BE (Textile Engg), NED UET,
modern teaching facilities and state of the art Specialization: Materials Heat Transfer
laboratories having equipment related to every field
of materials engineering to complement its extensive Assistant Professor (Materials Engineering)
in-class teaching, such as, but not limited to Processing
and Characterisation of Materials and its synthesis etc. 1. Dr. Muhammad. Sohail
Ph.D. (Laser Welding Simulation), South
The department has following fully functional state KoreaM.Engg. (Materials Engg.), NEDUET
B. E. (Ind. & Mfg. Engg.) NEDUET;
of the art laboratories:
1. Metallography 14. Nano Materials
2. Optical Microscopy 15. Advanced Coatings 2. Dr. Shahid Hussain
3. Mechanical Testing 16. Surface Engineering Ph.D. (Nano & Functional Materials.), South
4. Hardness Testing 17. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) KoreaM.Engg. (Materials Engg.), NEDUET
5. Impact Testing 18. Advanced Ceramic Materials B. E. (Met. & Mat. Engg.) MUET;
6. Heat Treatment 19. Powder Materials
7. Corrosion Characterisation 3. Dr. Fayaz Hussain
8. Rapid Alloy Analysis 20. Biomaterials Lab Ph.D. (Functional Cermaics),
9. Non Destructive 21. Scanning Electron Microscopy University of Sheffield, UK
Testing (NDT) 22. Advanced Materials M.Engg. (Materials Engg.), NEDUET
10. Joining of Materials Characterisation B. E. (Met. & Mat. Engg.) MUET;
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3.15 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 3.15.2 Principal Faculty for the Programme
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Chemical Engineering retains a special position of Chairperson
great importance in modern economies; along with its
role in the older industries, such as heavy chemicals, Prof. Dr. Inayatullah Memon
hydrocarbon processing, petrochemicals etc., it has
emerged as discipline of key importance in new Professor
technologies including life sciences/bio-technology, food
Prof. Dr. Inayatullah Memon
processing, plastics and polymers, fibers, ceramics, Ph.D. (Chemical, UK)
metals, glass and specialty chemicals. In addition, with B.E. (Chemical, NED)
concern over environmental degradation, the skills of
chemical engineers are increasingly important for private Assistant Professor
business, government and international institutions.
1. Mr. Rizwan Ahmed Qamar
Chemical Engineers with graduate qualifications M. Engg. (Chemical, NED)
contribute immensely to the establishment of industrial B.E. (Chemical, IET, BZU-Multan)
projects at several stages including product market
2. Dr. ZahoorulHussainAwan
studies, evaluation and selection of feedstocks, process Ph.D. (Chemical, South Korea)
design, basic and detailed engineering, plant installation, M. Engg. (Chemical, NED)
testing, commissioning, and operation. There is an B.E. (Mechanical, NED)
ever increasing place for post graduate chemical
engineers in research. 3. Dr. Saud Hashmi
Ph.D. (Chemical, South Korea)
Realizing the importance of Chemical Engineering, M. Engg. (Environmental, NED)
the Department of Chemical Engineering was B.E. (Chemical, DUET)
established under Mega Project. At present we are
4. Mr. SajidMuhbat
offering both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Ph.D. (Chemical, NED) in process
Programmes. M. Engg (Chemical, NED)
B.E. (Chemical, MUET)
The postgraduate Programme is an evening
Programme designed to accommodate working In addition to regular faculty members, qualified
graduate engineering professional who are seeking to personnel from the other departments and in the city
broaden their knowledge and deepen their technical may be engaged for graduate teaching.
skills to solve problems of local chemical and processing
industries with greater responsibility. Students will Applications in response to advertisement for Master
apply their new skills immediately in their workplace of Engineering (Chemical) and Masters of Engineering
environments. The Programme is also aimed to produce Management (MEM in Process Engineering) should
quality researchers and faculty members for local be duly completed and submitted, personally or by
universities and institutions. registered post to:
Research Fields
The research interests of the department are mainly
in the following fields:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Production of Bio-Diesel through alternate resources
Bio Sensors Technology
Fluidized Bed Reactors
Coal Combustion and Gasification
CO2 capture.
Photo Voltaic Cell Conversion of CO2 in CH4and O2
Membrane Separation Techniques for water and
gas purification
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3.17 DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 3.17.2 Principal Faculty for the Programme
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Biomedical Engineering, a discipline at the Ag. Chairperson
confluence of physical and biological sciences has
uncovered new horizons for solving complex biological Prof. Dr. Farzana Yasmin
problems by exploiting engineering principles and
techniques. It is the fastest growing field in the world Professors
that has evolved from being an interdisciplinary
specialization to establishing itself as an independent 1- Prof. Dr. Farzana Yasmin
field. The purpose of Biomedical Engineering remains Ph.D. (Biochemistry); UoK
well-grounded in refining the standard of living of Post-Doctorate; State University of New York, USA
individuals, and more comprehensively extends to
breakthroughs in improved diagnostic and therapeutic 2- Prof. Dr. Ali Raza Jafri
tools, design of medical instruments and prostheses, B.E. (Mechanical); NEDUET
micro and nano implants; from regenerative cell M.Engg. (Mechanical); NEDUET
Ph.D. (Mechatronics); BIT, China
tissue modalities to tailor made drugs employing the
human genome, to gene therapies addressing genetic
diseases.
Assistant Professors
1- Dr. Abu Zeeshan Bari
Addressing present day intricacies and keeping B.E. (Mechanical); NEDUET
at pace with the world, NED University of M.Engg. (Mechanical); NEDUET
Engineering & Technology has taken an imperative Ph.D. (Rehabilitation); University of Salford
step in establishing Biomedical Engineering
Department at LEJ campus with the aim to produce 2- Dr. Syed M. Wasim Raza
healthcare professionals who through their in-depth M.B.B.S., PGDPA, MAS
understanding of living systems and technology Ph.D. (Biomechanics, Orthopedic & Motion Analysis);
essentials will not only be able to address existing University of Dundee
problems but will also transform the health industry
with innovative ventures. Recently, the fifth batch 3- Dr. Muhammad Abul Hasan
of Biomedical Engineering has graduated. B.E. (Electronics); NEDUET
M.Engg. (Industrial Electronics); NEDUET
Ph.D. (EEG-Neurofeedback & Signal Processing);
In Pakistan, Biomedical Engineering is generally University of Glasgow
regarded as an extension of Electronics Engineering and
doctors in large also subscribe to this view. The reality 4- Dr. Bilal Ahmed Usmani
is very different. Almost all branches of engineering M.Sc. Mathematics (Pure)
have a share in the development of this new field. M.Phil. (Mathematics); UoK
Ph.D. (Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of
The Masters Programme is being offered to Biological Systems); University of Glasgow
essentially raise the level of knowledge in Biomedical
Engineering. The courses offered would have strong 5- Ms. Rehana Kousar
inclination towards research and development in this M.Sc., M.Phil. (Biology)
field. The type of courses offered would enable
6- Dr. Suhela Sajjad
medical professionals to teach and carry out research M.B.B.S; (Dow Medical College)
alongside with engineers.
In additional to regular faculty members,
3.17.1 Departmental Facilities qualified personnel in the city are engaged for
postgraduate teaching.
The department is equipped with following
laboratories Applications in response to advertisement for
Master of Engineering (Biomedical) shall be duly
1. Computing Laboratory 2. Gait Laboratory completed and submitted, personally or by
3. Robotics Laboratory 4. Anatomy Laboratory registered post to:
5. Physiology Laboratory 6. Biochemistry Laboratory
7. Bioinstrumentation Laboratory The Chairperson
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Research Fields NED LEJ Campus
81-A, Block-3, Memon Cooperative Housing
The current research interests of the Society, Karachi-74800
department are as follows: Phone: 99230602; 99230604
Fax: 99230602
Clinical Gait Analysis Bioinstrumentation Email: cbm@neduet.edu.pk
Rehabilitation Prosthetics & Orthotics
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3.18 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & will enable students to attain in-depth knowledge of
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING system and managerial aspects of information security, 37
so that they can actively contribute to the prevention,
NED University, responding to the growing detection and management of security threats, and the
demand of Computer Professionals, introduced in development of secured systems. These specialization
1985 a postgraduate programme leading to the degree are also offered as weekend programmes.
of M.Sc. in Computer Science under the Department
of Mathematics & Basic Sciences. Furthermore, to 3.18.1 Departmental Facilities
address the fast emerging technology and human
resource requirements, a four-year Bachelor of The Department has the following physical
Computer Science & Information Technology (BCIT) resources:
programme was also introduced in 1998.
Infrastructure:
Realizing the importance of advancement in
Computer Science and Information Technology and to The Department is housed in three blocks:
meet the requirement of the fast growing field, the
Department of Mathematics & Basic Sciences was 1. Chairman and Faculty Offices
bifurcated in 2002 and a separate department, the 2. Lecture rooms
Department of Computer Science & Information 3. Laboratories
Technology (CS & IT) was established.
Computing Facilities:
The first batch of BCIT programme passed out
in 2003. Our graduates are well perceived and sought The Department currently possesses six
after by the industry where they have been successful spacious computer laboratories, equipped with
in securing suitable positions. Good numbers have latest state of the art resources which are
obtained admission in Masters programmes in foreign constantly upgraded with evolving trends and
universities. The demand for Computer Science emerging technologies as needed.
graduates in the flourishing IT industry continues to
multiply, providing excellent prospects for those with Computer laboratories are equipped with the
high quality skill sets. To augment this academic level following:
and to improve the quality of IT skills, the MCIT
postgraduate programme with specialization in 1. Fujitsu/Siemens TX300 Servers with
Computer Science & Information Technology was adequate software and accessories.
initiated in 2003 by CS & IT department. This 2. SUN Enterprise 250 Server with adequate
programme covers the state-of-the-art technology in accessories and software.
Computing and IT Industries, the strong computing 3. Windows 2012 Servers with Share point Services.
and software engineering foundations of the discipline 4. Apple Core2 Duo iMac Computers with latest
and the ability to contribute in large software graphics software.
engineering projects. It is designed to meet the needs 5. Intel Core i5 Computers.
of students who want to improve core computing 6. Intel Core2 Quad/Pentium-D workstations
skills, or who are working IT professionals and want connected to all the servers using TCP/IP and
to strengthen their computing foundations with a other network protocols.
view towards new and emerging technologies. 7. High speed Laser Printers, Scanner and Dot
Matrix Printers.
In 2014, the MCIT programme was renamed 8. Multimedia/Overhead Projectors and other
MS (CSIT) for batches 2014 and onwards. Additionally, audio visual facilities.
a new specialization stream was initiated in the 9. CISCO Laboratory with varied routers,
MS programme, thus two specialization streams are switches, PIX firewall, ISDN Simulators and
offered; Computer Science and Information Technology related software.
i.e. MS (CSIT), and Information Security i.e. MS (IS). 10. All the Computers in the Department have
high speed Copper and Fiber Connectivity
The MS (IS) specialization stream was conceived as well as wireless connectivity.
as the ubiquitous use of computers in every facet of our 11. High speed Internet facility.
lives has created serious challenges to the security of
national information systems and there is a severe
shortage of Information Security specialists in the industry.
Commencing from Fall 2014 Semester, the MS (IS) stream
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Note: Seats not filled shall be transferred to the 4. Dr. Shehnila Zardari
Graduates of Computer Science & B.E. (Software) MUET, Jamshoro;
Information Technology, i.e. Category (a). M.E. (Comm. Sys. & Network), MUET, Jamshoro
Ph.D. (Software Engg.) Birmingham, UK
3.18.3 Principal Faculty for the Programme 5. Dr. Raheela Asif
B.E. (CIS, NED); MCIT (NED);
Chairperson Ph.D (Computer Science) NED
Prof. Dr. Najmi Ghani Haider In addition to regular faculty members, qualified
and experienced personnel in other departments of
Co-Chairperson NED University of Engineering and Technology, and
in the city may be engaged for graduate teaching.
Prof. Dr. Sohail Abdul Sattar
Applications in response to advertisement for
Professors Master of Science in Computer Science and
Information Technology and Master of Science in
1. Prof. Dr. Najmi Ghani Haider Information Security shall be duly completed and
B.Sc. (Hons) Electronic Engineering submitted, in person or by registered post, to:
(Hull, UK), Ph.D. (Brunel, UK)
The Chairperson
2. Prof. Dr. Sohail Abdul Sattar Department of Computer Science & Information
B.E. (Mech. Engg., NED); Technology
MCS (Computer Science) KU; NED University of Engineering & Technology
M.Sc. (Computer Science) NED;
Karachi 75270, Pakistan
Ph.D. (Computer Science) NED
Phone No. 92-21-99261261-8 Ext: 2399
Fax No. 92-21-99261255
E-mail: chaircsit@neduet.edu.pk
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Realising the importance of Physics in the In addition to the regular faculty members,
development of new technologies, a MS Progamme qualified prosonnels from the other departments
in Physics has been launched. The purpose of this in the university, as well as professionals working
Programme is to produce scientifically and in the city may be engaged for graduate teaching.
technologically motivated graduates (a) to promote
interdisciplinary research among the students and
the faculty, and (b) to enhance their employability in Applications in response to advertisement for
industry and other related fields. The structure of the MS in Physics shall be duly completed and
Programme has been designed in such a manner that submitted, personally or by registered post to:
research-orientated graduates can undertake research The Chairperson
projects. Department of Physics
NED University of Engineering & Technology
The MS in Physics is an evening programme for University Road, Karachi - 75270, Pakistan
which the engineering and science graduates, having Ph.: (92-21) 99261261-8
completed sixteen years of education are eligible. An Fax : (92-21) 99261255
intensive course on Experiments in Advanced Physics Email : chairmbs@neduet.edu.pk
would be a novel feature of this Programme enabling
the students to get hands on experience in using
standard laboratory instruments/techniques. It is
aimed that the graduate of this Programme will be
able to get jobs in science and related industry.
Chairman Office
Laboratories
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3.22 DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES and the core language faculty in creating a distinct
42 The Department of Humanities at NED University
niche in the Applied Linguistics & English Language
community. Through active professional networks with
was established in 1977. It has expanded remarkably individuals and organizations, the department is
over the last thirty eight years in terms of faculty, scope collaborating on mutually beneficial projects and
of subjects, courses, and the academic and professional strengthening its outreach. The Research Special
activities a sign of a vibrant academic culture and a Interest Group of SPELT is primarily one such initiative
dynamic professional community prevailing at the where the faculty within the department is playing a
department. key role.
The department offers undergraduate courses in all MS Programme Details
engineering and information technology, basic sciences,
management and social sciences, and architecture MSAL is an Afternoon Programme. The programme
programmes. These courses are related to diverse is structured around four semesters. Semester one
subject areas including: English Language, and two have course work only and semester three
Communication skills, Islamic studies, Ethical Behaviour, and four have MS Dissertation or Independent Study
Pakistan Studies, Business and Technical Project(ISP).
communication, Organizational Behaviour,
Entrepreneurship, Logic and Critical Thinking, and Eligibility Criteria for Seeking Admission
Engineering and Professional Ethics. The candidate should possess 16 years education in
Besides the core academic support, the Department English in the relevant area or equivalent in the relevant
offers a vast range of short courses and certifications fields with second division and above in annual system
for students and faculty such as: Foreign Languages of education / minimum 2.4/4.0 CGPA in semester
Programme in Arabic, French and German, GRE & system education.
Candidates with BS English 4 years
IELTS Preparatory Classes, Modular Courses in English
Oral Proficiency. These courses are conducted directly Candidates with MA English (Language/Linguistics)
and in certain cases in collaboration with renowned Candidates with MA English (Literature & Linguistics) *
organizations. Candidates with MA (Literature)*
*candidates are required to complete Customised
3.22.1 Department Facilities Courses. This requirement is not to complete certain
number of credit hours for 16 years education rather
The department is housed in two spacious buildings it is to ensure their background knowledge in theoretical
consisting of two large and two small classrooms, one linguistics which may vary across programmes offered
lecture theatre, one seminar library and resource room at different universities.
beside faculty and staff offices. The seminar library is
being used as a reading room by the MS students, and 3.22.2 Research Fields
houses computing and printing facilities for permanent
and visiting faculty for academic and research activities. The current fields of research encompass Second
Language Teaching & Learning, EIL, EAP, ESP Academic
MS in Applied Linguistics Programme English, English for Specific Purposes, Writing Instruction
and Evaluation, Teacher Cognition, Genre Analysis,
With increased emphasis on social sciences, the Language Pedagogy, Language Anxiety, CALL,
department is all set to append further courses to Curriculum and syllabus designing, Materials writing,
make a more meaningful contribution to the different Language Testing and Evaluation, Language Teacher
study programmes at the varsity. The department has Education, Multilingualism, Code-switching, Language
been successfully running MS Applied Linguistics Identity, Language Contact and Discourse Analysis.
programme since 2013. The programme was conceived
and launched considering the serious shortage of MS in Economics and Finance Programme
qualified and competent English Language
Teachers(ELTs). The Department has strategically One of the major issues being faced by the business
developed the expertise and the Infrastructure required world is globalization and global competition. Even
to initiate and sustain academic, professional and new challenges due to, globalization have placed
additional demands on businesses. In the wake of
research related activities mandatory for the training
of quality ELTs. Its English Language activities provide globalization, economic integration and competition,
the experiential learning that is so vital to induce quality only those individuals can hold positions of
in the applied linguistics programme. The English for responsibility that have the capacity to analyze complex
problems and make intelligent decisions. The MS
academic and specific purposes, the syllabus and
materials development, the language testing, Economics and Finance program helps students to
assessment and evaluation offer a real hands-on think logically and improve their ability to use economic
learning and transformation experience to the students and financial concepts to analyze real world problems
enrolled with the department. and opportunities.
The department has an active applied linguistics This is a unique program that emphasizes a qualitative
research group that is consistently producing and quantitative approach to dealing with economic
and financial problems in both the public and private
contextualized empirical research related with English
Language. This has ultimately helped the department sectors. This program has been designed to meet the
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The candidates will have the following three options 6- Mr. Muhammad Asim Khan
to earn MS in Economics and Finance degree: Lecturer
MS (Applied Linguistics)
1) The Candidate has to complete total thirty (30) Ph.D. Fellow (Applied Linguistics)
credit hours for qualifying MS Economics and
Finance programme. There will be five (5) Principal Faculty for the MS Economics & Finance
compulsory and five (5) elective courses of three Programme
(3) credit hours each.
2) The student may also fulfil the requirement of 30 1- Dr. Raza Ali Khan
Associate Professor & Programme Coordinator (MSEF)
credit hours by completing 24 credits in teaching Ph.D (CE) (Malaysia); MS (Economics) (SZABIST),
courses and 6 credit hours through independent MA (Economics) (KU), MA (IR) (KU), DPA (KU)
study projects (ISP).
3) A student having completed 21 credits [taught 2- MS. Sadia Majeed
courses] and 9 credit hours through dissertation. Assistant Professor
M.Phil (Economics) (KU), MA (Economics) (KU)
Eligibility Criteria for Seeking Admission 3- Mr. Safi Ahmad Zakai
The candidate should possess 16 years education in Assitant Professor
the relevant area or equivalent in the relevant field M.Phil (KU), MBA
with first division and above or minimum 2.4/4.0 CGPA (IBA Karachi), ME (EE),BE (EE) (NED)
may apply to this program. In addition to regular faculty members, linguistics
a) Candidates with BS (4 year program) with and applied linguistics professionals are engaged as
Economics, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, adjunct and visiting faculty for teaching and research.
Commerce or BBA from any university as
recognized by the NED University. Applications in response to advertisement for
b) Candidates with MA/MSc with (Economics, Masters in Applied Linguistics should be duly completed
Mathematics, Statistics) /MBA/M.Com/BE from
and submitted personally or by registered post to:
any recognized university may also apply for
admission into the program or equivalent from The Chairperson
any HEC recognized programme. Department of Humanities
3.22.3 Principal Faculty for the MS Applied NED University of Engineering & Technology
Linguistics Programme University Road, Karachi-75270, Pakistan
Ph:021-99261261-68 (Ext. 2208)
Chairperson Fax:021-99261255
Prof. Dr. Sajida Zaki Email: chd@neduet.edu.pk
Faculty
1- Prof. Dr. Sajida Zaki
Professor
PhD (Applied Linguistics)
M. A. English (Linguistics)
2- Dr. Muhammad Fareed
Assistant Professor & Programme Coordinator (MSAL)
PhD, Edu. (English Language Teaching)
M. Phil, Edu. (English Language Teaching)
M. A. English ( Literature& Linguistics)
Elective Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
CE-505 Prestressed Concrete Design 3 CE-517 Performance-based Seismic Design 3
CE-506 Finite Element Method 3 CE-600 Independent Study Project 6
CE-507 Advanced Concrete Technology 3 CE-601 Dissertation 9
CE-508 Computer Methods in Structural Analysis 3 EQ-521 Displacement Based Seismic Design 3
CE-509 Theory of Plates and Shells 3 EQ-522 Performance Based Seismic Design 3
CE-510 Structural Stability 3 EQ-523 Seismic Design of Steel and Composite Structures 3
CE-512 Bridge Analysis and Design 3 EQ-524 Seismic Design and Assessment of
CE-513 Seismic Analysis and Design 3 Masonry Structures 3
CE-514 Design of Tall Structures 3 EQ-525 Loss Estimation and Hazard Mitigation 3
CE-515 Design of Steel Structures 3 EQ-529 FRP Reinforced Concrete Design 3
CE-516 Repair Maintenance And Strengthening EQ-530 Fracture Mechanics of Concrete 3
of Reinforced Concrete Structures 3 EQ-531 Structural Fire Engineering 3
(b) Geo-technical Engineering
Compulsory Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
CE-531 Advanced Soil Mechanics 3 CE-534 Soil Investigation & Testing 3
CE-532 Foundation Engineering 3 CE-540 Earth Retaining Structures 3
CE-533 Soil-Foundation Dynamics 3
Elective Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
CE-535 Earth Structures 3 CE-539 Subsurface Hydrology 3
CE-536 Soil Stabilisation 3 CE-541 Computer Applications in Geo-technical Engg 3
CE-537 Rock Mechanics 3 CE-542 Geoenvironmental Engineering 3
CE-538 Groundwater and Seepage 3 CE-600 Independent Study Project 6
CE-601 Dissertation 9
Elective Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
CE-565 Traffic Flow Theory 3 CE-571 Waterway Transportation 3
CE-566 Highway Materials & Construction 3 CE-572 Transportation Systems Evaluation 3
CE-567 Public Mass Transportation 3 CE-573 Road Maintenance Management System 3
CE-568 Airport Planning & Design 3 CE-575 Railway Track Engineering 3
CE-570 Transportation Economics 3 CE-600 Independent Study Project 6
CE-601 Dissertation 9
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(d) Mechatronics
Non-Credit Courses for Mechanical & Allied Disciplines Elective courses 49
Course No. Course Title Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
MC-501 Electrical and Electronic for Mechanical Engineers
MC-521 Advanced Industrial Process Control 3
MC-502 Introduction to A.I & Computer Architecture MC-531 Computer Aided Manufacturing 3
Non-Credit Courses for Electrical & Allied Disciplines MC-523
MC-525
Mechanical Design of Mechatronics Systems3
Electrical Machines & Power Electronics 3
Course No. Course Title MC-527 Microprocessor and Interfacing Applications3
MC-503 Elements of Machine Dynamics & Design MC-529 Mathematical Modelling & Simulation 3
MC-504 Mechanics of Materials & Processes MC-533 Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks 3
MC-505 Thermo Fluidics MC-537 Reliability Engineering 3
Compulsory Courses MC-539 Micro-& Nano-Electromechanical Systems 3
MC-541 Digital Image Processing & Machine Vision 3
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs MC-543 Applied Programmable Logic Control 3
MC-511 Sensors and Actuators 3 MC-545 Advanced Robotics 3
MC-512 Computer Aided Mechanical Design 3 ME-504 Finite Element Analysis 3
MC-513 Control Theory & Systems 3 EE-512 Advanced Digital Signal Processing 3
MC-514 Kinematics & Rigid Body Dynamics 3 MC-600 Independent Study Project 6
MC-515 Industrial Automation & Robotics 3 MC-601 Dissertation 9
4.2.2 M.Engg. in Manufacturing Engineering
Compulsory Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
ME 521 Automation & Controls 3 ME 524 Reliability & Quality Engineering 3
ME 522 Computer Aided Manufacturing 3 ME 525 Advanced Manufacturing Processes 3
ME 523 Operations Research 3 TE 505 Advanced Statistics 3
Elective Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
ME 503 Computer Aided Design 3 MS 553 Computer Applications 0
ME 504 Finite Element Analysis 3 IM 505 Automated Manufacturing Systems 3
ME 511 Materials Science 3 IM 506 Business Process Reengineering 3
ME 526 Advanced Metal Forming 3 IM 513 Six Sigma Methodologies 3
ME 527 Human Factor Engineering 3 IM 515 Agile & Lean Manufacturing 3
ME 528 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3 IM 525 Design For Manufacturing 3
ME 529 Management Information System (MIS) 3 IM 526 Facilities Planning and Layout 3
EM 504 Project Management Framework & Tools 3 IM 527 Intelligent Manufacturing Systems 3
MS 552 Applied Mathematics II 3 IM 600 Independent Study Project 6
IM 601 Dissertation 9
4.2.3 M.Engg. in Textile Engineering
Compulsory Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
TE 501 Textile Quality Assurance 3 TE 504 Automation & Control 3
TE 502 Textile Printing 3 TE 505 Advanced Statistics 3
Elective Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
TE 506 Fibre Engineering Science 3 TE 513 Advanced Weaving Engineering 3
TE 507 Fibre Forming Polymers 3 TE 515 Technical Textiles 3
TE 508 Advanced Finishing Processes 3 TE 516 Supply Chain Design & Management 3
TE 509 Colour Physics & Measurement 3 EM 504 Project Management Framework and Tools 3
TE 510 Engineering in Textile Colouration 3 TE 600 Independent Study Project 6
TE 511 Physico-Chemical Processes in Textiles 3 TE 601 Dissertation 9
TE 512 Advanced Yarn Engineering 3 Note: One course on Computer Applications (MS 553) may be
recommended by the Chairman as a non-credit course.
Elective Courses
50 (a) Automotive Design (b) Automotive Manufacturing
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
AU-520 Automotive Powertrains 3 IM-505 Automated Manufacturing Systems 3
ME-551 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 IM-501 Supply Chain Management 3
ME-503 Computer Aided Design 3 IM-515 Agile and Lean Manufacturing 3
AU-521 Vehicle Aerodynamics 3 IM-503 Maintenance Management 3
AU-522 Mechatronics in AE 3 ME-524 Reliability & Quality Engineering 3
AU-523 Emissions and Exhaust Control 3 EM-504 Project Management Framework & Tools 3
ME-504 Finite Element Analysis 3 IM-513 Six Sigma Methodologies 3
AU-525 Noise, Vibrations and Harshness 3 ME-527 Human Factor Engineering 3
AU-526 Sensors and Actuators 3 MM-539 Corrosion Engineering 3
AU-527 Fluid Power Systems and Control 3 MM-538 Polymer Engineering 3
AU-528 Lubrication 3 MM-540 Modern Composites Materials 3
AU-600 Independent Study Project 6 AU-600 Independent Study Project 6
AU-601 Dissertation 9 AU-601 Dissertation 9
Elective Courses
(a) Mechanics of Materials (b) Thermo and Fluid Dynamics
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
CP-509 Optimization Methods 3 CP-513 Continuum Mechanics 3
CP-510 Computational Mechanics of Materials 3 CP-509 Otptimization Methods 3
CP-511 Numerical Methods for Vibration Analysis 3 CP-520 Computational FLuid Dynamics-I 3
CP-512 Multi-body Dynamics Modeling & Simulation 3 CP-521 Computational FLuid Dynamics-II 3
CP-513 Continuum Mechanics 3 CP-522 Computational Thermodynamics 3
CP-514 Multiscale Modeling & Simulation of Materials 3 *ME-552 Turbulence Modeling 3
CP-515 Advance Computational Mechanics of Structures3 CP-523 Turbo-machine Modeling and Simulation 3
CP-516 Computational Materials Engineering 3 CP-524 Multi-Physics Modeling and Simulation 3
CP-517 Computational Modeling of Composites 3 CP-525 Numerical Heat Transfer 3
CP-518 Advanced Materials and Smart Structures 3 CP-526 Fuel Cell Modeling & Simulation 3
*MT-534 Statistical Methods and Data Analysis 3 CP-533 IC Engine Modeling & Simulation 3
CP-524 Multi-Physics Modeling and Simulation 3 *ME-548 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
CP-600 Independent Study Project 6 *MT-534 Statistical Methods and Data Analysis 3
CP-601 Dissertation 9 CP-600 Independent Study Project 6
CP-601 Dissertation 9
Elective Courses
Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs
MM-531 Surface Engineering and Coating Techniques 3 MM-539 Corrosion Engineering 3
MM-532 Ceramic Engineering 3 MM-540 Modern Composite Materials 3
MM-533 Electronic and Magnetic Materials 3 MM-541 Computational Materials Engineering 3
MM-534 Nanotechnology 3 MM-542 Production Management and Quality
MM-535 Electron Microscopy 3 Assurance 3
MM-536 Adv. X-Ray Diffraction and Texture Studies 3 MM-600 Independent Study Project 6
MM-537 Powder Metallurgy 3 MM-601 Dissertation 9
MM-538 Polymer Engineering 3
a CGPA of 2.75 at the time of such iv) Any student may be allowed to take one
enrollment. course of three credit hours offered under 63
i) A student having unsatisfactorily any other area of specialisation in the same
performing in the first three credit hours Department or in any other Department of
of an Independent Study Project shall not the University with the recommendation of
be given any ISP credit and shall be concerned Chairman/Chairmen and approval
required to undertake regular coursework of the concerned Dean.
in lieu of the six credit hours of ISP work. v) Registration of students in any course may
j) A student after successfully completing be subjected to the maximum number of
three credit hours of Independent Study students in the class.
Project may opt / be given the option to vi) Any student may be allowed to change a
enroll for regular coursework in lieu of the course within two weeks after the date of
complete six credit hours of ISP work. No the commencement of the classes by the
credit, however, shall be given in such a Chairman of the concerned department.
case for any completed ISP credit hours.
6.2.4 Transfer of Credits / Exemption
6.2.2 Duration of Course and Time Schedule Transfer of credit/ exemption of courses(s) may
i) Each semester shall have at least sixteen be granted by the concerned Chairman against
weeks instruction time followed by semester courses(s) which the student has passed earlier
examinations. provided that:
ii) In the Day programme, courses up to maximum i) Application must be submitted before the
of twelve credit hours and in the Evening completion of first semester of studies.
programme courses up to maximum of six ii) Discontinuation of his/her studies has
credit hours shall be allowed in each semester. not exceeded two calendar years.
However, the Chairman of the concerned iii) Such course(s) was (were) not counted
department may allow one additional course towards any other degree.
to any such student who is enrolling for three iv) Transfer of Credits
credit hours of Independent Study Project in
a Semester or otherwise might require one Any credit course(s) completed during preceding
more semester to complete thirty credit hours four semesters from this University with at least B
requirement for the degree. grade may be credited with transfer of grade(s) as
follows;
6.2.3 Admission in Any Semester a) Course(s) listed under the current scheme
of specialisation
i) Admission in any semester requires b) One course from any other specialisation
registration either in any course(s) or in line with clause 6.2.3(iv), if applicable.
dissertation or Independent Study Project. v) Exemption of Courses
ii) Registration in course(s) for earning credit
hours shall be subject to the following Subject to equivalence, exemption may be granted:
conditions: a) To a maximum of Six credit hours equivalent
a) Any student having lesser than 2.5 courses passed in at least B grade from any
GPA/CGPA shall be allowed registration other institution.
in courses for earning credits subject to b) Any number of non-credit courses from
the condition that he/she shall remain any other institution
on probation during next Semester. Grades of exempted course(s) shall not be counted
b) The student shall be required to achieve towards CGPA and the thirty credit hours requirement
at least 2.5 CGPA after completion of the for the degree shall be reduced accordingly.
course(s) during next / probationary Semester. Note: Necessary notification towards grant of
c) Any student who was on probation in transfer of credits /exemption shall be
issued in each case.
any Semester and had not achieved at
least 2.5 CGPA shall not be allowed to 6.2.5 Cancellation of Admission
earn new credits and would be required
to repeat /improve earlier courses. The admission of any such student will be cancelled
iii) a) A student whose CGPA is less than 2.5, if the student is:
i) involved in any breach of discipline as
if desires, shall be allowed to register in
prescribed in Regulations.
new course(s) for earning credit. ii) fails to register in any semester without being
b) Such student shall be on probation and officially allowed withdrawal either from the
must achieve at least 2.5 CGPA on Semester or from the Programme.
completion of the semester. iii) On probation in second semester of his/her
c) Failing to achieve at least 2.5 CGPA, she/he studies and on completion of the semester
shall be allowed to register in course(s) fails to achieve at least 2.5 CGPA.
only for the improvement of CGPA.
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The library keeping pace with emerging Establishment of NEDUET owned Metro-LAN
technologies has its own Computerized Library thus connecting all its three campuses including
Management System, Website, OPAC and Portal Main, LEJ & City campus through its own
Services. Wi-Fi access point are also available to dedicated Fibre Optic links hence creating a
facilitate library users. massive learning network that would facilitate
every member of the University irrespective of
A computing facility comprising of 65 latest their campus location.
configuration computers provides digita services to Deployment of customized WLAN (Wi-Fi)
its users such as access to e-books and e-journals thus establishing Wireless Internet Network
through the National Digital Library Program of providing campus wide coverage.
HEC. Internet facilities, Laser Printing, Scanning and Deployment of Kaspersky Antivirus solution
CD/DVD Writing and Copying of reference material. with central management at University
Level.
The library is committed to providing a Deployment of Microsoft KMS server for
pleasant, user-oriented learning environment for the biggest Microsoft volume based license
its users. Its mission is to make its resources available software installation.
and useful to its users and to sustain and preserve The 24 X 7 network and support services
a universal collection of knowledge for future throughout the year providing access to
generations. database and information Agencies linkage
with li braries (globally), Industry,
7.2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Universities (local & Foreign), resource
sharing and email services.
The University has its own Internet
facility managed by its Information Technology 7.2.2. Hardware Maintenance and
(IT) Department (formerly Internet Centre) Inventory
established in 1998-99. The Information
Technology (IT) Department since its Department also provides hardware and
establishment has played a pivotal role in software support services in addition to managing
developing the I.T. infrastructure of the University hardware inventory and technical feasibility
by providing robust Internet facility to its users services.
within and outside of its campuses. The
department is equipped with state of the art 7.2.3. Video Conferencing Facility
networking equipment and acts as a central IT
hub providing services like Internet, Portal, Web, This University has a centrally located
Network Operations and Support Services. Video Conferencing Facility Centre through which
Continuing the expedition in producing the best NEDUET connects to any part of the world, locally
in the Country, this Department also hosts and Internationally to connect and communicate
corporate training for faculty and staff along with with video and voice facility for the arrangement
the video conferencing facility enabling Faculty of virtual classes (online classes), conferences,
and Students to join the rest of the Engineering seminars, Internet meetings (video conferences)
and Technological hubs of the world. among multiple locations, as and when required.
This facility is available round the clock.
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7.2.4. Information Systems And with excellent graphics support and computational
68 Software Section power are available for the researchers to assist them
in their research work.
The IT Department focuses on delivering
state-of-the-art software using Agile Methodology The University has the distinction of being
with Faster Development time and uncompromising the first Public Sector University of configuring and
integrity, some of them are as follows; developing its own Linux based 50 nodes cluster
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students with the technical assistance of its own IT force.
Management System, Human Resource The system was developed in the year 2003 and
Management System, Attendance Information became functional in 2004. The State-of-the-art
System, Shuttle Pass System, Hostel Management hardware that includes Intel Xeon processors, Gigabit
System, LTV Management System, Security Ethernet connectivity, high-tech system as well as
Operations Management System, Statutory Bodies management software has been used for Cluster
Management System and Academic Performance development that provides tremendous increase
Monitoring System etc. while several others are in in performance and throughput. The System is
the phase of development. This comprehensive capable of executing complex engineering problems
and sophisticated development effort as a whole efficiently and with great accuracy. This facility has
is termed as NEDUET Campus Management System enabled researchers and creative professionals to
(NEDUET-CMS). To access information contained exploit heavy computational and bandwidth-
within CMS, Every employee and student on Intranet conscious software like Fluent, Ansys, MATLAB,
uses a front end interface known as NEDUET Cadence, OPNET etc., and perform heavy
Campus Portal. NEDUET Portal is a 24/7 service. simulations and modelling exercises with ease.
Portal works on the principle of Single sign on for Recently, one new high performance computing
multiple applications with personalized, secure, and cluster based on 64-bit architecture has been
robust and role based access management. developed. The latest core processors technologies
with branded high tech systems are procured. This
With the aim of facilitating Undergraduate cluster is now fully functional. With storage capacity
students, Portal dedicated online Students Interface of these systems reaching terabyte (TB) and memory
is enriched with the following features:- capacity in gigabyte (GB), the computation on these
are producing fast results. All facilities available at
Availability of Personal and Academic Profile the Centre can be accessed on campus over the
Subject wise to-date Attendance Status University LAN and it can also be accessed from
Classes and Examination Schedules remote locations. The centre also extends its service
Special announcements from course Teachers to the engineering industry and other professional
Access to study material uploaded by course organizations involved in Research and Development
teacher work.
Access to Personal letters issued from Registrar
Office The section also has a very large database
Availability of Portal Notice Board showing of multidisciplinary software with a high number
recent notifications and announcements from of licenses for some distinct software. Several of
Registrar Office. these software have the feature of executing tasks
in parallel and utilising computing power of our
IT department has also developed online clusters. The software repository will attract the
subsequent semester registration application for research to pursue their academic research using
admitted undergraduate students. these software under the terms and conditions of
NED University. In addition, Research and
Development section also has a training facility
7.2.5. Research & Development Section where seminars and workshops related to different
software are conducted throughout the year for
The Research & Development Section of IT the faculty and students of the University.
Department working with main objective of providing
a centralized high performance parallel computing 7.3 INSTRUMENTATION CENTRE
facility to the entire University in particular and to
the universities of Pakistan in general, for Research A state of the art Instrumentation Centre
and Development in any of the Engineering established under the grant provided by the Higher
disciplines. The facilities are primarily meant to be Education Commission (H.E.C.) is in operation, and
utilized at the postgraduate and PhD level. It has, performing testing and calibration activities for in-
therefore, been facilitated with the most advanced house purposes, besides doing repair work and
hardware and software keeping in view the Research maintenance for departments all over the University.
and Development needs of the country in virtually It is also providing training and practical works to
all the engineering disciplines. High-end workstations undergraduate and postgraduate students, and
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aiding the undergraduate students in undertaking find time to seek admission in formal Masters
final year projects of various disciplines. Degree programme but can acquire necessary 69
credit hours over longer periods by attending
The Centre has well equipped facilities, several such programmes in service.
latest equipment, machinery, device and expertise To offer postgraduate diplomas in specific
for doing both inside as well as outside calibration technologies such as sugar, plastics, rubber,
activities. Laboratories at the centre comprise of cement etc., which could subsequently be
Electronic and Signals lab, Pressure and Temperature improved and structured to the level of
lab, Equipment testing, Water Quality testing, postgraduate degrees.
Frequency flow, Training facility (for training of The Academy consists of two sections:
personnel and students of undergraduate as well Centre for Continuing Engineering
as postgraduate and conduct of courses related to Education (CCEE)
maintenance, calibration & testing) and National Centre for Multidisciplinary
Instrument (NI). Various pressure calibrators, Postgraduate Programmes (CMPP)
temperature calibrators, electrical / electronic
calibrators, calibration management software 7.4.2. Centre for Continuing Engineering
(CALMAN), calibration test benches and systems Education (CCEE)
like NAGMAN 9600 exist and are in regular use. The
equipment is also being used for research work and The CCEE brings University and Industry
providing R&D facilities for the local industry / together with successful models of Industry-
institutions. The Centre currently is in the process University partnerships. Continuing Education
of acquiring ISO 17025 certification, and up on transfers know-how in a timely manner and to
accreditation, it will very soon be at par with the the right people. The CCEE, since its inception
international and worldwide standards. On has offered numerous courses which are widely
commissioning, the Instrumentation Centre will welcomed by the Engineering community.
also provide testing of equipment used in industries
and organizations located in the Karachi region as 7.4.3. Centre for Multidisciplinary
well as surroundings. It will also serve as training Postgraduate Programmes (CMPP):
centre for instrument engineers. The NED University
lays emphasis on efforts in contribution towards CMPP is planning to start Multidisciplinary
research and quality of its human resource by M.Engg Programmes in Alternate Energy, Mechatronics
providing updated as well as good facilities for and Earthquake Engineering in near future.
utilization by the student, academicians and
researchers. For the achievement of all of the above 7.4.4. Admission to Masters Programme
objectives and goals, the Instrumentation Centre Through Academy:
can act as a liaison between the University and
Industries as well as R&D Institutions by providing Applicats having passed Master Courses
quality and up to date services and facilities. through Academy of this University may be
considered for admission in any relevant Master
Programme provided that they fulfill the eligibility
7.4 NED ACADEMY requirements and apply for admission in Masters
Programme whenever offered. Further details
7.4.1. General
are available in Masters Regulations.
Centre for Continuing Engineering
Education was initially established in 1998. Later 7.5 FERROCEMENT INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
on the NED Academy came into existence on 1st
July, 2008 as recommended by the Higher Department of Civil Engineering also has
Education Commission (HEC). The main objectives the honour of being the countrys Information
of NED Academy are:- Node on FERROCEMENT. Ferroc ement
To update Engi neers with rec ent International Network (FIN-PAKISTAN) was
developments in Engineering Science / established in the Department through
Engineering Management / IT. International funding in 1990, and since then has
To provide opportunities for working been serving as National Node for disbursing
Engineers to enhance their skills with the research material, disseminating related
objective of improving their employability. knowledge and imparting know-how in ferro-
To provide opportunities for the lower tier cement. The National node working under
in Engineering / IT Profession to improve INTERNATIONAL NODE at IFIC-AIT-BANGKOK, has
their qualification to meet Professional access related to the research endeavors in Ferro
Bodys registration level. cement, and has links with researchers, and
To offer structured programmes in conventional resource persons in this field.
disciplines for engineers who are unable to
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? 7.6 COWASJEE EARTHQUAKE STUDY CENTRE with this experience are expected to benefit in
70 their professional field. The Laboratory is being
The Department of Civil Engineering used for fabrication of PCB for local requirement
established Cowasjee Earthquake Study Centre and possibilities of taking orders for external
(CESNED) in year 2001 after the devastating Bhuj agencies are being examined.
earthquake. The objectives of this endeavour
include housing national and global data 7.9 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
pertaining to earthquake and act as a centre for
disseminating accumulated knowledge, as well With the emerging new technologies
to respond to emergency needs and be able to and shorter product life cycle with high quality
provide guiding principles for pre and post demand, the manufacturing industry in Pakistan
earthquake mitigation. The CESNED became the stands at a position where they are expecting
hub of earthquake related endeavours soon after tough challenges ahead. Higher educational
its establishment including publication of a institutions in Pakistan are there to share these
newsletter. The vital role played by CESNED after challenges NED University has been facilitated
8th October 2005 Kashmir earthquake led to its with Product Development Centre (PDC). This
recognition as one of the two earthquake study centre is fully equipped with complete range of
centres in the Country and is being funded by sophisticated equipment and software to be used
HEC for its future development as an International for re-engineering.
Centre.
7.10 DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIAL LIAISON
7.7 SHAKE TABLE
The Directorate of Industrial Liaison was
A shaking table is one of the most recent established at NED University in 1997. It has been
technological updating of the Civil Engineering able to create and enhance the required
Department at NED University. The table installed university-industry linkage in the form of a
in 3mx3m in dimensions with a 500 kN actuator number of activities, e.g. arranging internship
and a stroke capacity of + 12 inches. This is a opportunities for students in different
device for shaking structural models or building industries/organizations, collecting suggestions
components with a wide range of simulated about the topics of Final Year Design Projects
ground motions, including reproductions of and arranging technical/practical help from the
recorded earthquakes time histories. While industries related with the projects. In a number
modern tables typically consist of a rectangular of cases the industries have assigned projects to
platform that is driven in up to six degrees of the university students with competent advisors
freedom (DOF) by servo-hydraulic or other types from their organizations to help the students. In
of actuators, the earliest reported uses of shake addition to that, study visits are arranged for the
tables date back more than a century. Test students and faculty at various industries and
specimens are fixed to the platform and shaken, organizations.
often to the point of failure. Using video records
and data from tansducers, it is possible to 7.11 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
interpret the dynamic behavior of the specimen.
Earthquake shaking tables are used extensively The Medical Department is located near
in seismic research, as they provide the means Department of Humanities of this University.
to excite structures in such a way that they are There are six Doctors in total including three at
subjected to conditions representative of true Main Campus (two in morning & one in the
earthquake ground motions. The unit installed evening), one at LEJ Campus and one lady doctor
at NED University utilizes quality components at City Campus. The department is headed by
and micro-clean filtration to provide trouble-free Principal Medical Officer, besides that,
long life with minimum maintenance. A complete paramedical staff, including one Female and other
system of interlocks and controls allow failsafe, Male Nurse, assists the doctors in each shift.
unattended, continuous operation.
There are numerous evolutional &
7.8 PCB FABRICATION LABORATORY therapeutic facilities available free of charges to
the students in the Main Campus, including
A PCB fabrication Laboratory is available Emergency and Outpatient Medical services,
in the Department of Electronic Engineering. This pathological, Radiological and electrocardiographic
is primarily for training under-graduate students apparatus for laboratory. Similarly prohylactic and
in PCB fabrication technology. The laboratory is therapeutic support in the form of Airway, breathing
supported by PCB layout design software and and circulatory intervention are also available.
auto routing software. The graduating students
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Outpatient facilities are also available The objective of the establishment of Office
at peripheral Medical Sub-Centers, i.e. City and of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) 71
LEJ Campus. However, X-Ray, Pathological is to develop, expand, enhance and manage the
Laboratory and Ambulance facilities are restricted universitys research programs and to link research
to Main Campus only. activities directly to the educational, social and
economic priorities of the university and its broader
7.12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION community. ORIC is also responsible for assuring that
the quality of research reflects the highest
University Sports complex headed by international standards and advances the stature of
Manager Physical Education provides facilities the university among the worlds best research
for athletics, badminton, cricket, football, table institutions.
tennis, hockey, physical fitness & basket ball.
ORIC-NEDUET has established NED
7.13 OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION & Entrepreeurial mindset among students &
COMMERCIALIZATION (ORIC) launched 3D Printing Facility Lab under Maker
Studio, inspired from MITs Fab Lab to introduce
Higher Education Commission has multidisciplinary learning at the campus. The
established ORIC offices to promote research, Office is all set to inaugurate First HEC backed
innovation and entrepreneurship in universities across and NED Universitys business incubation center,
Pakistan and working towards commercializing with the name CINETIC (Centre of Innovation,
academic research. ORIC Office at NED University Entrepreneurship, Technology, Incubation and
was established in 2014, and since then it has been Commercialization).
supporting various research and entrepreneurial
activities for students and faculty alike.
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