Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

About Department

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (E&CE) was established in 2020 under the exclusive vision “Skilling Pakistan” of the PAF-IAST. E&CE department contributes to the expansion and enhancement of the quality engineering education in electrical, computer, and allied disciplines and simultaneously to stimulate related high-technology industry in Pakistan. E&CE department strives to impart the highest quality engineering education in Pakistan that matches with the standard of education in the developed countries. E&CE department aims to produce professionals possessing relevant engineering knowledge, management, and technical skills to serve the needs of various sectors such as communications, computers, automation, electronics, robotics, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, internet of things, energy, and power systems, in national and international markets.

Mission

The mission of E&CE department is to stimulate the country’s high technology industrial economy by imparting the highest quality education and practical skills to our students. The department aspires to create technologies and leaders to solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Our aim is to produce competent professionals who are valuable members of society

Faculty Members

Dr. Arshad Hussain

Professor & Dean

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

DR. ZAHID ULLAH

Associate Professor & Chairman

Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering

DR. ARBAB WAHEED AHMAD

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Electronics & Communications Engineering

Dr. Moazam Maqsood

Assistant Professor

Ph.D in Electrical Engineering

DR. MUHAMMAD AAMIR

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

DR. SAAD QAYYUM

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Mr. Yousaf Ali

Lecturer

MS in Energy Systems Engineering

ENGR. KHURRAM KHAN

Lab Engineer

MS in Electrical Engineering

Engr. Rafi Ullah Khan

Lab Engineer

MS in Computer Engineering

Lab Facilities

Our world-class facilities make PAF IAST one of Pakistan's best universities for research and study.

Machine and Power Systems

The machine and power systems laboratory is dedicated for training the undergraduate and graduate students for safe, reliable, and optimum generation, distribution, conversion, measurement, and control of electric energy. Work includes lab experiments, testing, and computer simulation of electric power apparatus, equipment, structures, materials, and systems.

DLD and Embedded Systems

This lab covers the courses of Digital Logic Design, Introduction to Embedded Systems, Digital Systems Design, and Internet-of-Things. The experiments start from the implementation of basic digital concepts and culminate into advanced digital and embedded systems.

Electronics and Circuits

Equipped with modern measurement apparatus, this laboratory provides hands-on training to undergraduate engineering students in all courses related to electric and electronic circuits. This state-of-the-art facility helps students to see beyond the theory and serves as a foundation for the subjects taught during advanced semesters.

Computer

With an inventory of high-performance modern computers, our dedicated Computer lab adequately meets the computing needs of all students of the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.

Physics

Physics Laboratory is fully geared to impart experimental training in the areas of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism to the undergraduate students of various science and engineering disciplines. The state-of-the-art demonstration kits, and apparatus are available to illustrate various principles of physics. It is a great resource that helps students relate theoretical knowledge with practical work.

Workshop

This laboratory supports basic courses in machine tools, machining, and electrical wiring and safety at the undergraduate level. The experiments performed in the laboratory are designed to reinforce understanding of fundamental principles and knowledge required to visualize various phenomena encountered in practical applications.

DSP and Communication

DSP and Communication Lab enhances the understanding of signal processing and communications. This lab comprises state of the art equipment by National Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz to help students carry out lab experiments and conduct projects in the areas of digital and wireless communications, RF and microwave engineering, antennas, and digital signal processing.

Control and Instrumentation

Thin-client computers (Virtual Desktop Interface machines), Base Platform for Controls with Wifi Connectivity, Controls Add on Board for Base Platform (DC Motor/Inverted Pendulum) and Sensors Board for Base Platform

Faculty achievements:

Dr. Muhammad Aamir, Assistant Professor Department of Electrical Engineering has secured a grant of PKR 3.6 million for the project titled "Design of Hybrid Power Management Unit for the operation of Point Machine System in Pakistan Railway for efficient traffic control". The project is funded by National Research Programme for Universities (NRPU), Pakistan and will support multiple bachelors, masters, and PhD students enrolled in Department of Electrical Engineering.
Project Abstract: Pakistan railways faced the problems of train delays due to the unavailability of power for the signaling system. This causes loss to the economy and damages the reputation of the organization. Therefore, a novel power management system has been proposed that can provide uninterruptible power to the signaling system. The inrush current of the induction motor is controlled using a suitable variable frequency drive. The photovoltaic system provides uninterrupted power to the UPS system.

Student achievements

1. The students of our BE Electrical Engineering program of Batch 2020, Muhammad Suleman and Muhammad Usman Jadoon, have been offered fellowships in NewVative. During the fellowship period students received PKR 20,000/- per month. As part of the fellowship program, they completed their final year project (FYP) with NewVative.  

NewVative is a technology startup that provides Cold chain monitoring solutions to hospitals, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical industry. They have recently received multiple grants to improve their indigenously developed IoT system. NewVative is also looking to expand into food industry aiming to provide asset monitoring services. Usman and Suleman will be actively involved in developing the prototype for this system. They will be offered permanent positions with market competitive salary upon graduation. We wish them best of Luck. 

2. The students of our BE Electrical Engineering program of Batch 2021, Muhammad Anique Faizan and Malik Ahmer have been offered part-time jobs in Rapidev. These students are receiving a stipend along with flexible working hours that they can manage with their studies.  

Rapidev is an Islamabad based tech startup that is developing next generation products and solutions. It is leading in developing innovative solutions to tackle the complex challenges. With a solution-driven approach, they are rapidly expanding their impact across Pakistan, establishing strong service and marketing networks. 

3. Syeda Ezza Haider, a student from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Pak-Austria Fachhochschule is awarded prestigious fully-funded U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council Future of Women in Energy Scholars Program from a pool of more than 500 talented female applicants. She participated in a rigorous academic coursework on energy production, economics, and policy.  Following the two-week course from June 26th May to 6th June 2024, she participated in a weeklong familiarization program focused on advancing women’s participation in the energy economy in Pakistan. This incredible opportunity is designed to inspire the next generation of talent, encouraging them to pursue careers in the energy sector or advanced degrees in energy-related disciplines, with a special emphasis on renewable resources. 

The U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council, a public-private partnership dedicated to increasing women’s economic participation in Pakistan, along with the generous support from Texas A&M University at Qatar, the U.S. Department of Energy, and USAID, are making this transformative journey possible for students like Syeda Ezza Haider and other scholars. 

Internationalization and Foreign Collaboration

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (E&CE) strongly believes in the idea of internationalization and foreign collaboration. The department of E&CE strives to expose its faculty and students to quality trainings and education of international standards. The department has strong collaboration with its international partner universities that is reflected by various instances of faculty and student exchange.

Faculty Training in Austria 

Applied University Teaching and Management Training in Austria  

The faculty members of the Department of E&CE visited Austria to undertake a training related to Applied University Teaching and management in April 2021. The training constituted the following modules: 

  • Introduction to the System of Universities of Applied Sciences 
  • Legal Foundation and Accreditation 
  • Organization and Management in Universities of Applied Sciences 
  • Strategic Management of Universities of Applied Sciences 
  • Practical Orientation 
  • Student Lifecycle 
  • Career Orientation and Professional Field 
  • Quality Management in Universities of Applied Sciences 
  • Internationalization and Cooperation 
  • Planning and Organization of Courses 
  • German for Beginners 

All faculty members successfully completed the training and were awarded certificates. 

Student Exchange with THWS, Germany 

Student Exchange with Technical University of Applied Sciences Wurzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), Germany 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering started BS Robotics program in collaboration THWS, Germany. As per the MoU signed between PAF-IAST, Pakistan and THWS, Germany, the students enrolled in BS Robotics program will undergo a scrutiny for nomination to admission in B.Eng. in Robotics program at THWS. 15 students of BS Robotics program were nominated under this collaboration for the Winter 2024 intake. Moreover, 4 students BS Robotics were nominated for B.Eng. Mechatronics program at THWS, Germany for the Winter 2024 intake. Further, the students of other programs at the Department of E&CE i.e., BE Electrical Engineering and BS Computer Engineering may also be nominated for B.Eng. Mechatronics at THWS, Germany. 

Student Exchange with Austrian Partner

Student Exchange with Austrian Partner Universities 

Four students of BE Electrical Engineering received scholarship to study an exchange semester by the Austria Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OEAD). Three students will spend the exchange semester at Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, Austria while one student will go to University of Applied Sciences (FH-Joanneum), Graz, Austria. The scholarship covers living expenses, reimbursement of travel expenses, support in health insurance and accommodation. 

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering is engaged in preparing its students for lifelong learning and successful professional careers. It seeks to produce professionals equipped with credible engineering knowledge.

Last Updated : 15 August 2024

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