Sajid Qamar

Background

About Sajid Qamar

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tabassum Afzal has rendered more than 25 years of meritorious services as teacher, researcher and academic leader in institutions of higher learning abroad in Canada and Japan. Prof. Afzal's research is focused on thermo-chemical conversion and design and development of novel technologies to produce renewable fuels, chemicals and value-added products and materials. His research interests are primarily in sustainable process modelling and process optimization for applications in automotive, food, chemical, health and pharmaceutical industry. Prof. Afzal is an active scholar with international exposure, having visited and presented his work in 20 countries across North America and Europe. He is also a technical reviewer of several granting agencies and over 20 reputable international research journals. Prof. Afzal is highly motivated to helping students, faculty and staff excel and contribute to the society not only as professionals but also engage as responsible citizens in the cultural context of Pakistan and deliver excellence in higher education and industry driven research. He is currently serving as Rector of COMSATS University Islamabad, a leading world ranked public sector university of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan.