WELCOME TO ITU

Information Technology University of the Punjab (ITU), was

established six years ago, to advance scholarship and innovation
in the areas of science, technology and engineering.
ITU is located within the iconic Arfa Software Technology Park on
Ferozepur Road, Lahore, while its permanent, 183-acre campus is
under construction on Barki Road in eastern Lahore.
ITU aspires to emulate the success of MIT (Massachusetts Institute
of Technology) through focus on cross-disciplinary applied research,
the cultivation of an entrepreneurial culture in teaching, strong
emphasis on research and the maintenance of a close collaboration
with the industry.
ITU faculty members are passionate scholars and bring with them
a diverse wealth of knowledge. They have received their education
from world class universities such as Stanford University, Johns
Hopkins, MIT, Columbia University and the University of Oxford.
ITU boasts foreign qualified, research driven faculty; is home to one
of the largest start-up incubators in Pakistan; is the only university in
the country collaborating with edX to deliver cutting-edge technical
education and publishes the MIT Technology Review, Pakistan edition.
With a structure that combines the best features of both public and
private sector universities, ITU aims to serve as a center for excellence
in academia, research, entrepreneurship and innovation.
3D model of custom-designed,
under construction campus on
Barki Road.
 FACULTY OF
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Message from the Dean
Dr. Akmal Hussain, D.Phil. in Economics from the University of Sussex, U.K.

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at ITU is being established at

a turning point in world history; the environmental crisis, growing income
inequalities and violence, all these are threatening state structures. This
multifaceted crisis presents a new challenge to the social sciences to move out
of the narrow, isolated confines of individual disciplines, to develop a holistic
understanding of the threats to society and indeed life itself. Grasping these
phenomena will involve not only rigorous analytical skills but also the development
of a humane sensibility through exposure to various subjects in the Humanities.
That is why our School imparts interdisciplinary training to students
in selected subjects in the Social Sciences, Humanities and the
emerging field of Data Science. We call upon citizens of Pakistan
and the world to join us in the great endeavor of actualizing their
talents and then bring to bear their love and knowledge to help
build a better future.

MS Development Studies:
Development, Technology and Policy
MS Development Studies: Development, Technology
and Policy (MS Dev.) has been designed as a holistic and
multidisciplinary program to make positive and economically
effective contributions in the society. MS Development Studies
is an impactful discipline which aims at dealing with the
challenging social and economic indicators: poverty, inequality
and economic growth.
Learning Outcomes
MS Dev. at the Information Technology University allows meaningful conversations between economists, anthropologists,
social and political scientists and also those in hard sciences i.e. computer scientists and IT experts, to foster a mentality of
innovation, leadership and action.
Graduates will gain knowledge around big data techniques which in turn will enable evidence-based design of
development policy. Students would go on to become future leaders; demonstrating excellent skills in government sectors,
international development agencies, consultancies and think tanks and participating in cutting-edge policy debates and
implementing effective solutions across the globe.

Career Prospects
Development studies is an expansive field and offers ample opportunities for employment. The skills taught during this
program are transferrable across different fields and puts the graduates at a great employment stead:
● Government Sectors I.e. Health, Education, Agriculture
● International Donor Agencies i.e. DFID, USAID, UNDP, World Bank, International Labor Organization etc.
● NGOs, Consultancies, Civil Services
● Actuarial and Data Analysis in Economics firms
● Academic Institutions, both local and international
● Consulting
 DEPARTMENT OF
COMPUTER SCIENCE

Message from the Chair

Dr. Adnan Noor Mian,
MS Computer Science
PhD. Sapienza University of Rome, Italy The MS Computer Science program at the Information Technology
University is distinguished by the excellence of its faculty, focus on
research, and by the breadth of its curriculum. The MS CS program
The CS Department at ITU has
focuses keenly on exposure to cutting-edge fields including Data
been accelerating innovation in
science, Scientometrics, Design Lab, Internet of Things, NLP, and
the areas of science, technology
Speech Processing and Deep Learning.
and engineering since its inception
in 2012. Our programs focus on
solving everyday problems through
applied research; we are nurturing a
distinct environment for research and
development. Learning Outcomes
MS CS has been designed keeping in view two core objectives:

To provide a technical and rigorous course of study, and

afford exposure to cutting-edge concepts to motivated
knowledge seekers and researchers

To offer opportunities to study the philosophical and

theoretical foundations underlying the discipline
Career Prospects
The MS Computer Science program aims to cater to the
shortfall of highly qualified professionals with specific
training in the field of computing. This need is not
restricted to Pakistan, but in fact, spans the globe. The
program has a clear commitment to the needs of the local
industry, hence the learning offered is specially designed
for highly focused positions in the computer sector.
The program revolves around using innovative applied
research to solve real world problems.
PhD in Computer Science
The post-graduate research program, PhD Computer Science, at the Information Technology
University ensures research and learning according to international standards. Therefore, it
will be a significant step towards reducing Pakistan›s reliance on developed countries for
higher education in the disciplines of computer science and information technology. The
purpose of the PhD Program in Computer Science is to allow graduating students to attain
theoretical and practical depth in one of the areas of interest within Computer Science. This
degree prepares graduates for a career in the Computer Science field with strong focus on
solving real world problems.

Learning Outcomes
The PhD Computer Science degree is designed to prepare students for
careers in research and development, as well as for conducting independent
research at the university level. The aim of this graduate program is to
prepare professionals who can:

● Demonstrate independent thinking and strong technical knowledge in their

field so that they can lead and direct projects in their chosen field of study
● Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and generate new knowledge
● Reach the highest academic level with the potential to become a leader and
expert in their field of study

Career Prospects
After a doctoral degree in Computer Science, ITU students fall in the
valuable category of knowledge creators. Subsequently, they may seek
to enhance the world of learning by furthering research in new areas,
applying themselves in academia or working in R&D in any industry of their
choosing, ranging from Aerospace to Finance. Alternate careers include
consulting, research and development within both public and private
sector, tech-entrepreneurship, quant-finance scientist, operations research
data scientist and machine learning.
MS Data Science
The MS Data Science program at the Information Technology University has been designed keeping in
mind the gap between data science applications and the demand for the same within the industry. We live
in an age of «information explosion», and data science enables the analysis and application of complex data
through automated analytical tools, by sifting meaningful information from the noise.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the degree, students will:

● Possess advanced knowledge of the field of data science

● Be able to apply major theories in the field of data analysis to solve
non-trivial problems
● Demonstrate a depth of understanding consistent with the
industry requirements
● Be able to review and critically evaluate data science projects
● Have the ability to plan and propose new methodologies to solve
problems

Career Prospects
The opportunities for Data Science specialists are practically
unlimited. Data has swept into every industry and business
function, and may be termed the most prominent factor defining
success, apart from capital and labor. Data Scientists have been
rated among the most desired resources in America for 2017,
with a median base salary of $110, 00. (Source: Glassdoor). Career
opportunities include data scientist, data engineer, data analyst,
statistician, data manager, data architect, business analyst.

Some of the industries employing data scientists include:

IT Services Business and Finance Pharmaceutical

Telecom Research
 DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Message from the Chair
Dr. Tauseef Tauqeer, PhD. University of Manchester, U.K.

The Electrical Engineering Department was established in 2013 with the aim
of providing state of the art engineering education and research facilities to
meet the next generation challenges. Our department has one of the finest
faculty who have studied and worked in institutions of international repute.
The students are closely mentored with a carefully designed curriculum
that offers a wide range of courses and targeted to produce future
technologists, leaders, entrepreneurs and engineers.

MS Electrical Engineering
The MS Electrical Engineering program at the Information
Technology University aims at fostering core research abilities,
as well as the development of applied engineering skills in the
broad area of Electrical Engineering. Our world class faculty,
armed with the unique experience of solving local problems and
addressing global research challenges; along with the state-of-
the-art labs at ITU provide a unique and enriching environment
for the graduate students to learn and develop.
 Learning Outcomes
The aim of this graduate program is to prepare
professionals who can demonstrate:

● A strong technical knowledge, with the ability to lead

and direct engineering and scientific industry teams in
their chosen field of study.
● Core engineering and scientific knowledge and apply
them to solve global and national industrial problems.

Career Prospects
The MS Electrical Engineering program at ITU aims to
produce professionals who will fill the current void of
highly skilled manpower required to tackle the local
industrial challenges and global research challenges.
In order to cater the wide domain of Electrical
Engineering we offer courses in the areas of Embedded
Systems, Electronics Systems, Communication
Systems, Microwave Engineering, Signal Processing,
Bioelectronics, Renewable Energy, Robotics,
Computer Engineering and Control Systems.
PhD in Electrical Engineering
The PhD Program in Electrical Engineering at ITU allows graduating students to attain theoretical and
practical depth in one of the areas of interest within electrical engineering. A PhD in Electrical Engineering
prepares graduates for a career in the electrical engineering field with a strong focus on technical innovation.
The Electrical Engineering department at ITU hosts a number of research labs headed by world class faculty
and thus provides the right atmosphere working in the areas of cutting edge research.

Learning Outcomes
The aim of this graduate program is to prepare
professionals who can:

● Demonstrate the ability to learn independently

and generate new knowledge, via technical
innovation, in their chosen field of study
● Demonstrate strong technical knowledge in
their field with the ability to lead and direct
engineering and scientific industry teams in
their chosen field of study
● Reach the highest academic level with the
potential to become a leader and an authority
in Electrical Engineering
Career Prospects
The post-graduate program in Electrical Engineering aims to produce highly skilled professionals focused on productive
research and development in the vast domain of electrical and electronics engineering.
ITU offers an unmatched opportunity for candidates to work with its research teams and their foreign collaborators
during the PhD thesis.
The program also caters to the demands and needs of the local industry, as well as strategic R&D organizations across
the country. The program at ITU has been devised keeping in view the latest market demand and encompasses broad
research areas covering:

● Embedded Systems ● Bioelectronics

● Electronics Systems ● Renewable Energy
● Communication Systems ● Robotics
● Microwave Engineering ● Computer Engineering
● Signal Processing ● Control Systems
 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate Student Fellowship
ITU’s Graduate Fellowship Program provides merit-based support to MS students in a full time course of study.
These Fellowships may be offered to the top ten students accepted at the time of admission. These Graduate
Student Fellows will work in ITU as a Teaching Assistant / Research Assistant / Lab Assistant or any other
relevant capacity and be given a monthly stipend PKR 60,000.

Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
The Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program is for all doctoral candidates
enrolled in a full-time course of study at ITU. Each Pre-Doctoral Fellow
will be given PKR 80,000 per month with tuition fees waived off.

Note: For complete details please refer to the Financial

Assistance page on the ITU website:
https://itu.edu.pk/financial-assistance/

FACULTY

Dr. Akmal Hussain Distinguished Professor University of Sussex, U.K.

Dr. Bashir Ahmad Khan Professor University of Oxford, U.K.
Dr. Sajid Ahmed Associate Professor Cardiff University, U.K.
Dr. Tauseef Tauqeer Associate Professor University of Manchester, U.K.
Dr. Adnan Noor Mian Associate Professor Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Dr. Rehan Hafiz Associate Professor University of Manchester, U.K.
Dr. Junaid Qadir Associate Professor University of New South Wales, Australia
Dr. Suleman Mazhar Assistant Professor Post Doc - Georgetown University, USA
Dr. Saeed Ul Hassan Assistant Professor Post Doc - UN University International Institute
Dr. Zubair Malik Assistant Professor Post Doc - University of Texas at Austin, USA
Dr. Khurram Bhatti Assistant Professor Post-Doc - KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Dr. Faisal Kamiran Assistant Professor Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
Dr. Mudassir Shabbir Assistant Professor Rutgers State University of New Jersey, USA
Dr. Mohsen Ali Assistant Professor University of Florida, USA
Dr. Agha Ali Raza Assistant Professor Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Dr. Falak Sher Assistant Professor RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Dr. Muhammad Umar Janjua Assistant Professor University of Cambridge, U.K.
Dr. Maryam Mustafa Assistant Professor TU Braunschweig, Deutschland
Dr. Waqas Sultani Assistant Professor University of Central Florida, USA
Dr. Mujeeb U Rahman Assistant Professor Caltech, USA
Dr. Ali Ahmed Assistant Professor Post Doc - MIT, USA
Dr. Qasim Mehmood Assistant Professor National University of Singapore
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman Assistant Professor University of Iowa, USA
Dr. Kashif Riaz Assistant Professor Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Dr. Usman Younis Assistant Professor University of Glasgow, Scotland
Dr. Waseem Abbas Assistant Professor Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Dr. Muhammad Zubair Assistant Professor Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Dr. Yaqoob Bangash Assistant Professor University of Oxford, U.K.
Dr. Abubakr Khan Assistant Professor Binghampton University, USA
Dr. Izza Aftab Assistant Professor The New School University, USA
Dr. Hina Khalid Assistant Professor State University of New York, Albany, USA
Dr. Ateeq Abdul Rauf Assistant Professor University of New South Wales, Australia
Dr. Umar Safdar Assistant Professor Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
Dr. Shazib Ehsan Shaikh Assistant Professor University of Manchester, U.K.
Dr. Ameer Basit Assistant Professor Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Dr. Abdul Rehman Shahid Assistant Professor Royal Holloway, University of London, U.K.
Dr. Usman Khalid Assistant Professor University of Kassel in Kassel, Germany
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