Dr Shabbar Naqvi

at Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology
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Pakistan, PK

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Experience

      • Nov 2022 - Present

      • Apr 2022 - Present

      I am responsible for creating activities for the students regarding Green Environment in the University and collaborate with different stakeholders in this regard, With my team, I motivate youth to involve in healthy activities regarding green environment and facilitate and guide them in this regard,

      • Sep 2021 - Present

      I am serving as Focal Person for HEC Pakistan's initiative regarding placing Fresh PhD degree holders in different Universities of Pakistan. My job is to shortlist the relevant PhD degree holders from the HEC Selected candidates based on the requirements of the Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Khuzdar. After that I engage with them regarding ambitions and its link with the vision of the University and recommend them for hiring. The placement is for one year and I assign them tasks related to courses, research work and provide guidance and supervision during their stay at the University and report back to Univeristy and HEC in this regard. Show less

      • Jul 2021 - Present

      I am serving as focal person for DLSEI project for Coursera courses. My job includes encouraging students , faculty members and staff to enroll for Coursera Courses under this initiative. I also guide them in Courses selection and motivate them to complete them in time.

      • Jul 2018 - Present

      I am responsible for selecting final year ICT related projects of various Engineering and Sciences program. I coordinate with students and faculty in this regard. It also includes guiding students to write project proposals and their fundings and encourage them to use modern tools of Artificial Intelligence for their projects.

      • Jul 2018 - Present

      I have been serving as Associate Editor of Balochistan Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (BJEAS) which is a Bi-Annual Journal of Balochistan UET Khuzdar, Journal is in its initial stages but progressing, It was recognized as HEC Category Y Journal till 2022. We have applied for continuation of recognition and application is under process. I overall manage the Journal administration, reviews assignment, collaboration with authors and Reviewers on feedback and related tasks assigned by the Chief Editor. Show less

      • Apr 2015 - Present

      • Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

      I was responsible for implementing Outcome Based Education (OBE) under Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) level-II accreditation for undergraduate Engineering Programs under Washington Accord. As head of committee, I supervised the curriculum development under OBE, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and related processes development and making them aligned with the University's Vision and Mission Statements. During Covid 19, I also supervised the University's Learning Management System (LMS) and provided trainings to students and faculty on platforms like Zoom and MS-Teams for conducting online Classes. The focus remained on how to deliver quality Online learning based on Outcome Based Education. The Committee successfully implemented the OBE system in the University and Engineering programs including Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering are now accredited under Washington Accord. Show less

      • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

      As Director General Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization, I created a policy framework for utilizing Research Grants of the University with my team. I also held meetings with industry officials to create links with the industries. I also supervised the Internship program of the University where each Engineering student was given a slot in industry to complete an internship of 6-8 weeks. I also organized a free medical camp in collaboration with Tabba Heart Institute (TH) in on 28th October, 2022. The aim was to do free heart screening and awareness for Breast Cancer in students, faculty and local community. I was also involved in collaborating with various organization resulting in signing of MoUs with different institutes including Virtual University Pakistan, Federation of Chambers and Commerce Industries Pakistan, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology Karachi etc to name a few. Also, I worked for the Lincoln Corner USA which is partnerships between the Embassy of the United States of America and selected institutions in Pakistan. I facilitated Webinars for the students and faculty members with Lincoln Corner officials regarding Fulbright Scholarships, UGRAD Scholarships, United States Education Foundation Funded (USEF) program, Online courses for improving English language skills, debating in English language skills and CV writing to name a few. The objective was to provide students opportunities for International linkages and enhancing their English language skills in different modules to make the employable, ultimately helping Pakistan in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Show less

      • Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

      It was my additional charge alongwith Director Postgraduate Studies main assignment. I was responsible for overall management of the Department of Computer Systems Engineering and Sciences. I was head of the Board of Studies (BOS) of the department. I contributed in obtaining accreditation of B.E (Computer Systems) program from Pakistan Engineering Council for two years. I also streamlined the BS (Computer Science) program at the University.

    • Pakistan
    • E-learning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Focal Person for Digiskills Training Program for Southern Balochistan by Virtual University Pakistan
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      I am working as Focal Person for Digiskills Training Porgram for Southern Balochistan at Khuzdar under Virtual University Pakistan funded by Ignite Govt of Pakistan, I coordinate between Virtual University and Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Khuzdar regarding management and IT related issues. I provide support to the staff and students regarding Online learning of free courses under this project. I am working as Focal Person for Digiskills Training Porgram for Southern Balochistan at Khuzdar under Virtual University Pakistan funded by Ignite Govt of Pakistan, I coordinate between Virtual University and Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Khuzdar regarding management and IT related issues. I provide support to the staff and students regarding Online learning of free courses under this project.

    • Member Governing Body of IBI School Khuzdar
      • Feb 2020 - Present

      I am serving as member of Governing Body of IBI School System. The school provides primary and secondary education in Hub and Khuzdar cities of Balochistan. The school is registered with Government of Balochistan of Pakistan and is well reputed in the area. As an Academic, I believe it is necessary to serve the community and share my experience for enhancing quality secondary education in the region. As member of Governing Body, I provide guidance to the school administration for imparting quality education with emphasis on use of technology and linking it with Bloom's taxonomy. I also assist in administrative matters of the School. Show less

    • Pakistan
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Dean Faculty of Sciences
      • Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

      This was an administrative position. I was responsible for looking after programs of BS (Computer Science), BS (Software Engineering), BS Information Technology and BS (English Language and Literature). Job was to coordinate with the heads of departments within faculty, solve their administrative and academic problems, making suggestions for improvement of curriculum, taking steps for quality education and present them in Board of Faculty, and Academic Council. During Covid 19, I headed the Online Teaching of the University, provided trainings to faculty and students using Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, assisted in Preparing Online Lectures and uploading on University’s Learning Management Systems (LMS). Show less

    • Director Postgraduate Studies
      • Dec 2014 - Jan 2019
    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • PhD Research Scholar
      • May 2008 - 2014

      I worked as a PhD Research Scholar in the area of machine learning under supervision of Prof. Jon Garibaldi and Dr. Simon Miller. My main project was to analyse complex FTIR spectral data with advanced machine learning method for the classification of breast cancer grading. During the research, I was able ot develop a model based on Type-II fuzzy logic with interval data for the classification problems involving multiple layers of uncertainties. As it was an inder-discipilinary research, I was closely in touch with School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham as well as with Breast Cancer Pathology group, University of Nottingham and worked with highly qualified experts of the area Show less

    • Pakistan
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lecturer
      • Dec 2005 - Mar 2008

      I was responsible for conducting lectures and labs for the undergraduate students of Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) and Bachelor of Computer Science (B.S) mainly in the subjects of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Logic Design, Microprocesors and Parallel Processing. I was also member of Board of Studies of the department of Computer Systems Engineering and Sciences. This board is responsible for updating the curriculum of B.E and B.S (Computer Sceince) every year according the latest developments. I also worked as Acting Chairman of the deparment from October 2006-March 2006 supervising the overall academic matters of the department. I was also involved in development of the Microprocessors lab of the deparment as also worked as first Lab incharge of the Lab. I also supervised an undergraduate final year project in the area of Artificial Neural Networks whcih was the first project of its kind in the department Show less

    • Lecturer (Contract)
      • Jul 2005 - Dec 2005
    • Lecturer
      • 2002 - 2005

      I was responsible for conducting Lectures for A-levels Computer Science. I also conducted practicals for A-levels Computer Science and was also responsible for managing the Computer Lab of the College consisting of 20 PCs conncected via LAN. I Was also responsible for troubleshooting the network problems in the lab and managing the Information technology requirements for the College administration. I also conducted seminars for awareness of efficient internet usage for Bachelor of Arts (B.A) students of the college. I also worked s Teacher Incharge for the Science Exhibitions in the subject of Computer Scienc conducted by Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi , Paksitan. I also worked as External examiner for Computer Science practicals for A-levels (Intermediate) for the Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi, Pakistan from 2003-2005. Show less

Education

  • University of Nottingham
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science
    2008 - 2014
  • NED University of Engineering and Technology
    M.E, Computer Systems
    2004 - 2006
  • NED University of Engineering and Technology
    B.E, Computer Systems
    1997 - 2001
  • Tameer i Nau Public College Quetta
    Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) (Equivalent to A-Levels), Science (Pre-Engineering)
    1993 - 1995
  • Islamia High School Quetta, Balochistan
    Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Equivalent to O-Levels, Science
    1990 - 1993

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