Prof. Dr. Sajid Saleem is an academic and higher education professional with several years of experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, quality assurance, accreditation, and internationalization. He currently serves as Director, Quality Assurance & International Office at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, where he contributes to strengthening institutional quality, academic standards, international partnerships, and global engagement. He holds a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), USA, as a Fulbright scholar, and an MS in Mathematics with specialization in Statistics & Analysis. His professional experience includes research and industry assignments with Qualcomm R&D, San Diego, and Ericsson, as well as academic appointments at leading institutions in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. He earned his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with President’s Gold Medal and Rector’s Gold Medal, recognizing his outstanding academic performance and proficiency in engineering design.
In Quality Assurance, his areas of expertise include, accreditation, outcome-based education, program review, academic assessment, quality enhancement, benchmarking, and evidence-based institutional improvement, with experience related to frameworks including ABET, NCAAA (KSA), and CAA (UAE).
In internationalization, he is engaged in developing strategic university partnerships, international academic collaborations, student and faculty mobility, joint research, transnational education, and international institutional engagement. His research interests include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, wireless communication, and data analytics. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and has also contributed to professional skills development through his leadership of the Huawei Information & Network Certification Academy at NUST.
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Phone: (051) 9085-1431 Fax: (051) 9085-1432.
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.
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Phone: (051) 9085-1443.
Acting Deputy Director – 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 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.
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Phone: (051) 9085-1434.
Senior 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.
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Phone: (051) 9085-1439.
