NIO Team
Dr. Sahar Nadeem Hamid is the Director of Quality Assurance, NUST International Office and Dean ConnectED. She leads the NUST Quality Assurance directorate which assists NUST institutes in improving the quality of their programs by helping them in compliance of the policies set forth by the academic council and governmental regulatory bodies.
The International Office team works to enhance NUSTs presence on the global academic scene, by developing global linkages.
Dr. Sahar Nadeem Hamid, received her B.S. in Psychology from Roanoke College in 2004 and her Masters and Ph.D. in Cognition and Perception (Psychology) from UT Austin in 2008. Her research interests are in human factors in cyber security, cross-cultural psychology, memory, behavioral change and visual perception. Dr. Sahar has published book chapters and research papers in international journals and worked as an academic in prestigious institutions across the USA, UK, Spain, and Pakistan. A Fellow of Higher Education, UK, Dr. Hamid has also successfully completed the PGCPD program and a BPS Level 1 and 2 Certification in Psychometrics.
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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.
Ms. Gul-e-Zehra serves as Deputy Director of Strategies and Partnerships at the International Office of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST). She holds a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, USA, and an MPhil in Leadership and Management from the National Defence University, Pakistan. With over a decade of experience in higher education, she has worked in key academic institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Institute of Technology, and NUST. Her expertise spans international collaborations, online education development, employer relations and career services. At NUST, she leads efforts to strengthen global partnerships, devise strategy for internationalization, support faculty and student exchanges, and enhance the university’s international presence.
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Phone: (051) 9085-1445.
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 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.
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Phone: (051) 9085-1439.