School of Computing Sciences

About

At the School of Computing Sciences at PAF-IAST, we are dedicated to empowering our students with critical skills, providing experiential learning to boost their confidence, and offering international exposure to ensure global recognition.

As the largest academic department within PAF-IAST, our School of Computing Sciences offers a comprehensive range of programs, including four undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science, as well as a graduate program in Data Science. These programs are crafted to provide students with international perspectives, preparing them to develop and manage high-tech, customized systems.

Our faculty, certified and trained in Austria (Fachhochschule), and holding PhDs in various computing disciplines, are devoted to preparing students for both national and international careers. This preparation aims to elevate their skills to meet global employment standards.

Our students benefit from direct interaction with internationally renowned professors and gain practical experience through a mandatory 500-hour internship program with top industry partners both locally and internationally. This internship is not just a placement; it’s an apprenticeship that equips students with industry-relevant skills and potential job opportunities.

The learning environment at the School of Computing Sciences includes state-of-the-art labs and smart classrooms equipped with blended learning technologies, offering a unique educational experience. We have academic partnerships with top Austrian and Chinese universities, including a close collaboration with the Department of Applied Computer Science at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Austria. These partnerships not only enhance our students’ global exposure but also allow selected students the chance to spend their final year studying at FH Joanneum.

Our commitment extends beyond academics. We envision our school as a breeding ground for future entrepreneurs. We support our students with industrial partnerships, start-up incubation, training workshops, funding opportunities, and infrastructural resources to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and encourage the creation of innovative solutions.

At the School of Computing Sciences, we don’t just teach; we transform our students into skilled professionals and visionary leaders ready to make an impact on the world.

Degree Programs Offered

We are proud to offer exciting and challenging degree programs in undergraduate and master degree.

Salient Features:

School of Computing has following salient feature which makes it stand out:

Austrian trained Ph.D faculty

State of the art labs

Close academic collaboration with Austrian and Chinese partner universities

Proving skill-oriented education to impart industry relevant skill.

State of the art curriculum with emphasis on practical skills

Smart class rooms with blended learning facility

Extensive 500 Hours mandatory internship program with leading partner industries

Faculty Members

DR. SHARIFULLAH KHAN

Professor & Dean

Ph.D. in Computer Science

DR. BABAR NAZIR

DR. BABAR NAZIR

Associate Professor & Chairman

Ph.D. in Computer Science

DR. HASHIM ALI

Dr. Abdul Waheed Khan

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Wireless Sensor Network

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering

Dr. Sohail Khan

Senior Faculty

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Dr. Waqar Mehmood

Associate Professor

Ph.D. in Software Engineering

Dr. Arshad Ahmad

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Computer Science & Technology

Dr. Arshad Iqbal

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics)

Dr. Ihtisham Ali

Assistant Professor

Postdoc in Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Jamil Ahmed

Assistant professor

Ph.D. in Mathematics

Dr. Maqbool Khan

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Computer Science & Technology

DR. MOHAMMAD MUJAHID

DR. MUHAMMAD ARIF SHAH

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Khan

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering

Dr. Muhammad Shuaib Qureshi

Assistant Professor

Post Doctorate in Computer Science

Dr. Muhammad Tayyab

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Pure and Applied Mathematics

DR. NAZEER MUHAMMAD

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics

DR. RASHID NASEEM

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Information Technology

Dr. Shahnawaz Qureshi

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Dr. Taimur Ahmed

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Microtechnology, AI

Dr. Talha Ahmed Khan

Assistant Professor

P.hD. in Computer Engineering

Lab Facilities

The School of Computing provides a variety of facilities to students, faculty, and researchers to work in an innovation-friendly environment.

Dennis Ritchie

This Lab is named after Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie (September 9, 1941 – c. October 12, 2011), an American computer scientist. He is credited with the creation of the C programming language while developing UNIX operating system and B programming with his longtime colleague Ken Thompson.

Denis Ritchie Lab is known for its good range of computer programming facilities. Linked with highspeed Internet (Ethernet and Wi-Fi Both), this lab comprises Corei5/i7 All-in-One networked Desktop Computers running Windows as well as Linux operating systems. The additional lab features include state-of-the-art smart boards and Programming Display Units (PDUs) for 360 views of the instructor’s screen. With its ergonomically set layout, it is
furnished with modern custom-built furniture. It is ideally suited to conduct students’ workshops and software competitions. Its equipment inventory comprises:

  • Desktop/All-in-one Computers
  • Liebert UPS 650VA/ 390W PSA SOHO AVR Universal Sockets with Soft
  • VIRTUAL DESKTOP INTERFACE (VDI)
  • Smart Boards
  • Programming Display Units (PDUs)

Augusta Ada

This lab commemorates an English mathematician and writer Augusta Ada Lovelace, the first-ever Software Developer (10 December 1815 – 27 November 1852). She is chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage’s proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She has been celebrated as the world’s first computer programmer, being the maiden developer of the world’s first software for an early computing machine.

The Augusta Ada Lab specifically caters to a host of Software Engineering activities and provides facilities for courses such as Software Engineering, Language, and Compilation Techniques. It aids students a great deal through high-speed Internet (both Ethernet and Wi-Fi) and computing nodes. Its equipment inventory consists of VIRTUAL DESKTOP INTERFACE (VDI): thin-client machines, networked machines running Windows as well as Linux operating systems. In addition, it is fitted with state-of-the-art smart boards and Programming Linux operating systems. In addition, it is fitted with state-of-the-art smart boards and Programming Display Units (PDUs) for 360 views of the instructor’s screen. Laid out ergonomically, it is furnished with modern furniture and fixtures. The Augusta Ada Lab is also available for students’ workshops and software competitions. Its equipment inventory chiefly comprises:

  • VIRTUAL DESKTOP INTERFACE (VDI)
  • Smart Boards
  • Programming Display Units (PDUs)

Alan Turing

This lab is named as such in recognition of revolutionary contributions made by Alan Mathison Turing, a British mathematician, and logician (23 June 1912 – 7 June 1954), in the fields of mathematics, cryptanalysis, logic, philosophy, and mathematical biology, as well as the subsequent new areas like computer science, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and artificial life.

Alan Turing Lab is a state-of-the-art- facility for students studying databases, Artificial Intelligence, and Operating Systems. Equipped with high-speed Internet (Ethernet and Wi-Fi Both) and computing nodes, it comprises VIRTUAL DESKTOP INTERFACE (VDI): thin-client machines, networked machines running Windows as well as Linux operating systems. The lab is fitted with Smart Boards and Programming Display Units (PDUs) for 360 views of the instructor’s screen. It is ergonomically laid out with appropriate modern furniture. The lab has the provisions to conduct students’ workshops and software competitions. Its main equipment inventory comprises:

  • VIRTUAL DESKTOP INTERFACE (VDI)
  • Smart Boards
  • Programming Display Units (PDUs)

Arfa Karim

Arfa Abdul Karim Randhawa (2 February 1995 – 14 January 2012), a Pakistani computer prodigy surprised the world by becoming the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in 2004. Her Achievement is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. This lab commemorates her world fame in the realm of computational sciences. Arfa Karim Lab is a state-of-the-art lab where students can work with ease, peace, and full concentration. Ergonomically designed, the lab prides itself on its all-in-one PCs (Corei5/i7) and comfortable focused seating area for laptop users. Students have ready access to high-speed Internet (Ethernet and Wi-Fi Both) and computing nodes. The lab is equipped with:

  • Desktop/ All-in-One Computers
  • Liebert UPS 650VA/ 390W PSA SOHO AVR Universal Sockets with Soft
  • Tabletop Sliding Smart Switches with HDMI, USB, POWER Sockets, and Wireless charger

SKYNET

The SKYNET Lab has ample state-of-the-art networking equipment to prepare students to cope with the current and future demands of the IT industry besides affording them adequate hands-on networking experience with real equipment. Housed in a 30 x 42 square feet area, the lab is managed by the Department of IT & CS.

Al-Khwarizmi

This lab is named after Muḥammad ibn Mūsā alKhwārizmī (780-850), Arabized as al-Khwarizmi, (formerly Latinized as Algorithmi). Al-Khwarizmi was a Persian polymath who is credited with producing vastly influential works in mathematics, astronomy, and geography. He also developed the concept of the algorithm in mathematics which brought him fame as the grandfather of computer science. The lab is a tribute to his pioneering contributions in the
the domain of computational sciences.
Al-Khwarizmi Lab is mainly dedicated to the Final Year Projects and research activities. It also caters to general-purpose computer usage. It is a great resource for students needing high-speed Internet
(Ethernet and Wi-Fi both) and computing nodes. It features VDI machines for computational processes, state-of-the-art Smart Boards, and Programming Display Units (PDUs) for 360 views of the instructor’s screen. It is furnished with high-quality furniture in an ergonomically built setting. The Lab is also a venue for students’ workshops and software competitions. Its equipment inventory comprises:

  • VIRTUAL DESKTOP INTERFACE (VDI)
  • Smart Boards
  • Programming Display Units (PDUs)

Internship and Industrial Collaborations:

School of Computing at Pak Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) provides industrial exposure to it students right from the beginning of their professional education, towards the institute’s vision of “Skilling Pakistan”.

Students of the School of Computing practice their knowledge, learnt during course work, in an industrial environment to further boost their skills and gain a valuable professional experience. Every year during summer break, internship placements are arranged for every student of the department for a minimum period of six weeks in an experienced and professional industrial partner. During internship, students are encouraged and supported to explore their interests and IT market to better equip themselves with the skills they need to be industry-ready after graduation.

School of Computing has partnered with renowned established companies:
• Advanced Telecom Services, USA
• KP IT board Peshawar
• PakhtunTech, Peshawar
• IT Park Abbottabad
• CitySoft, Peshawar
• Sybrid, Islamabad

School of Computing

School of Computing equips students with skills that are high in demand from the emerging IT Industry. Students will learn how to develop professional & innovative software systems, gaming applications or become an expert web developer.