NIO Team

Director: Dr. Awais M. Kamboh leads the NUST International Office which is a home for all international students and faculty at NUST. His office also manages partnerships and collaborations with international universities to support student exchanges, faculty mobility and joint research activities.

Dr. Kamboh has a long association with NUST, which started in 1999, when he enrolled for undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. He was awarded the gold medal for his capstone project. Soon afterwards, NUST sponsored his higher education journey when he proceeded to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for his MS degree, and then Michigan State University, East Lansing for his PhD, sponsored by NUST/HEC. During his doctoral studies he also spent a year at a technology startup as an integrated circuit designer. He received the best paper award at a prestigious conference in 2010. Dr. Kamboh received his doctorate in 2010 and joined NUST in the faculty of electrical engineering where he continues to teach.

Dr. Kamboh was awarded school’s best researcher award in 2017. His research interests include brain–computer interfaces, mixed-signal integrated circuits, and embedded system designs for biomedical and signal processing applications. He established Pakistan’s first EEG research lab with the support of his collaborators at University of Oldenburg, Germany, and University of Oxford, UK. He has won several national and international research grants, has published several research articles, and supervised graduate students.

During his teaching and research career, Dr. Kamboh has been involved with several universities in various capacities during his career including University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, University of Oxford, UK, University of Jeddah, KSA, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA, and George Mason University, Fairfax, USA.

Dr. Kamboh strongly believes that cultural and linguistic diversity at a university create multifaceted impact, for not just the students but also for the teachers. Leading the NUST International Office team, he aims to make NUST a top destination for students and faculty to come from all over the world to gain and impart quality education. His vision of quality education is to provide intercultural experience along with knowledge, to enrich personal development and shape culturally responsive teachers and students.

Email: dqa@nust.edu.pk

Phone: (051) 9085-1431 Fax: (051) 9085-1432.

Deputy Director International Strategy & Partnerships (IS&P) : Dr. Miriam Kathleen Gomez graduated from ASAB, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, with a BS (hons) in Applied Biosciences, followed by MS in healthcare biotechnology from ASAB, NUST. Miriam then went on to do a doctorate degree in Genetics and Molecular Medicine, at Nicola Murray Center for Ovarian Cancer Research, Edinburgh Cancer Research Center at IGMM, University of Edinburgh, UK. As a part of her Ph.D, she was greatly involved with science communication and public engagement initiatives at University of Edinburgh and participated in Lab tours for local community/charities and schools, Science Festivals with University of Edinburgh, CRUK and Genetics Society, as a volunteer. Through these interactive experiences, coupled with her fervor for teaching, she developed an interest in making science accessible for all. With her current role as Deputy Director at NUST international Office she has the responsibility to oversee the strategies and steps taken to improve international student and staff experience, promote collaboration with international partners and support internationalization at NUST. Through the platform she enjoys at NUST and a student centric approach, she aims to pursue teaching, work towards developing sustainable international collaborations to enhance the learning environment at NUST and actively pursue avenues to bring science to the public.

Email: ddic@nust.edu.pk

Phone: (051) 9085-1445.

Deputy Director International Student Support & Mobility (ISS&M): Mr. Zafar Abbas Naqvi holds BA (Hons) Business Studies specializing in International Business and Masters in Business Administration in Marketing Management both from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK. Zafar then proceeded to get a MSc in Management Consultancy from University of Wales, UK. His MS thesis dissertation focused on contingency planning for corporations. Prior to joining National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Zafar has worked for Edexcel Pearson UK as Examiner and as International Manager for BPP University UK. His last assignment before joining NUST was as Manager Experiential Learning Programs at NUTECH, Pakistan. In his current role as Deputy Director International Student Support & Mobility, Zafar provides administrative supervision and oversight for international student services and mobility programs, as well as act as a first point of contact in getting students in touch with particular NUST administrative office or a focal person at an institution. He aims to make the international students’ study experience at NUST as smooth and memorable as possible, offering help at every stage.

Email:ddnio.issm@nust.edu.pk

Phone: (051) 9085-1443.

Deputy Manager International Strategy & Partnerships (IS&P) : Mr. Uzair Hashmi possesses a dynamic academic background, having completed an Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters in Nanomedicine focusing in Drug Delivery from prestigious institutions including The University of Paris (France), University of Angers (France), University of Pavia (Italy), University of Patras (Greece), and the Technical University of Denmark. Mr. Uzair is a holds professional certification in Project Management from Google and is certified specialist in entrepreneurship from University of Maryland. He’s also proud NUST alum, having completed his B.S (Hons) from NUST.

With over 5 years of experience working with organizations in Pakistan, Denmark, and Italy, he’s a seasoned professional in the international arena. As the Deputy Manager of International Strategy & Partnerships at NUST, Uzair plays a pivotal role in enhancing the university’s global presence and impact. He is responsible for conducting international visits, managing partnership agreements, and handling collaborations that align with NUST’s mission and values. His expertise in project management and entrepreneurship, coupled with his hands-on approach, ensures that NUST continues to make a positive impact in Pakistan and around the globe through strategic partnerships and collaborations.

When he’s not busy forging international connections, you’ll find Uzair unwinding with action games like Tekken 7, dominating the table tennis table, or talking to the skies with his drone.

Email: ic@nust.edu.pk

Phone: (051) 9085-1434.

Assistant Manager International Recruitment & Marketing Strategies (IR & MS) : Mr. Umair Abdul Aziz is a marketing professional with a flair for strategy and a passion for connecting people across borders. With a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fauji Foundation University and a Masters in Business Administration in Marketing from Bahria University Islamabad, Umair combines creative thinking with analytical skills to make an impact.

At the NUST International Office, Umair takes the lead in crafting innovative marketing strategies—both digital and traditional—to showcase NUST on the global stage. Whether it’s a social media campaign, strategy to partner with potential recruiters from around the globe, or a recruitment plan, he is dedicated to increasing NUST’s visibility and attracting students from around the world.

But Umair’s role doesn’t stop at strategies and plans; he’s also a guide and a problem-solver for international students. From the moment they express interest in studying at NUST to the day they step onto campus to begin their degrees, Umair is there to support them every step of the way.

Driven by a love for learning, Umair is all about making the journey to NUST as smooth and exciting as possible for students worldwide.

Email: adic.qa@nust.edu.pk

Phone: (051) 9085-1439.