Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, FET, IIUI

We are delighted to announce that Mr. Umair Hafeez Khan successfully defended his PhD thesis in the viva voce, Supervised by Dr. Abdul Basit and Co-Supervised by Dr. Wasim Khan.

Mr. Umair Hafeez Khan is the third PhD graduate under the supervision of Dr. Abdul Basit, marking another proud milestone in academic excellence and research contribution.

We extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Umair Hafeez Khan, his supervisor Dr. Abdul Basit, and co-supervisor Dr. Wasim Khan on this remarkable achievement.

Wishing Dr. Umair continued success in his academic and professional journey!

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

We were honored to host an interactive hands-on workshop for the students of B.E. Technology (Artificial Intelligence), jointly organized by IIU–Huawei HIC and DECE–IIU IEEE Student Branch.

The workshop was led by Muhammad Nauman,
Telecom Safety & Sustainability Specialist | Trainer | QHSE Expert
MSc Electrical Engineering & IT (Germany)

With over a decade of international experience across Pakistan, UAE, Africa, and Europe, Mr. Nauman shared valuable insights into Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) in the telecom industry. He introduced students to Huawei’s health and safety equipment, real-world EHS practices, and highlighted the critical importance of safety culture in industrial and telecom environments.

The session also included practical, on-campus site training, where Mr. Waseem and Mr. Irfanullah provided hands-on demonstrations, enabling students to gain first-hand exposure to field safety procedures and equipment.

Dr. Ihsan ul Haq (Chairman, DECE-IIU) extended his sincere thanks to the organizing committee and the distinguished speakers/trainers for sparing their valuable time and contributing to the professional development of our students.

Such initiatives bridge the gap between academia and industry, empowering students with practical knowledge, safety awareness, and industry-relevant skills.

Dr. Baber Khan Jadoon attended a three-day training workshop titled “Programme Evaluators (PEVs) for Level 6–7 Technology Programmes by NTC”, held at National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad, from 8–10 December 2025.

The workshop was organized by the National Technology Council (NTC) with the support of the TVET Sector Support Programme, co-funded by the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany. The training aimed to enhance participants’ capacity in evaluating technology-based academic programmes in line with national and international quality standards.

Participation in this workshop reflects the department’s continued commitment to quality assurance, outcome-based education, and academic excellence.

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 – Graduate Research Challenge (2nd Edition)
(Presented by IEEE IIU Student Branch & DECE, IIUI)

After the successful completion of Mind Over Patterns – 1st Edition last year, we are excited to announce the 2nd Edition of this flagship graduate research event!

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 is an engaging academic platform for MS/PhD students in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering to present innovative ideas and research on the Applications of Pattern Recognition in modern engineering problems. Building on the momentum of last year’s edition, this year’s challenge promises deeper insights, stronger research discourse, and greater impact.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒆?
- Showcase your research ideas
- Engage in critical and scholarly discussions
- Receive expert feedback from a distinguished judging panel bridging academia and industry
- Network with researchers, faculty, and industry professionals

Date: 01 January 2026
Time: 03:00 PM
Venue: IIU–Huawei HIC

Organized by: IEEE IIU Student Branch and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, International Islamic University, Islamabad

Stay tuned for participation details and submission guidelines.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering successfully organized an exciting Treasure Hunt activity for all DECE batches. The event aimed to promote teamwork, critical thinking, campus exploration, and healthy competition among students.

Participants enthusiastically followed clues, solved challenges, and navigated through different checkpoints to uncover the final treasure. The activity brought great energy, creativity, and engagement across all teams.

We appreciate the active participation of our students and the efforts of the organizing team in making this event memorable.

We are delighted to share that Raja Abdul Rafay (BSEE – F24) has secured a Bronze Medal 🥉 in the PM Youth Boxing League held at UET Taxila under the HEC Talent Hunt Youth Sports Initiative.

Representing the Islamabad Region and the International Islamic University Islamabad, Rafay achieved 3rd Position in his category, showcasing outstanding discipline, hard work, and sportsmanship.

Dr. Muhammad Amir (Dean, FET) and Dr. Ihsan ul Haq (Chairman DECE) congratulates Raja Abdul Rafay on this remarkable accomplishment and commends his dedication. We also appreciate the efforts of the IIUI sports authorities and coaches for their continued guidance and support.

Congratulations, Rafay!

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐛 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝

The Industrial Liaison Office (ILO) at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DECE), in collaboration with the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), organized a guest lecture and awareness session on the 4th Ali Suleman Habib Engineering Excellence Award on 11th November 2025 at 12:30 PM in Auditorium Block-II, H-10 Campus, IIUI.
The session featured Engineer Nabeel Haider, Deputy Manager, House of Habib Group, as the guest speaker. He delivered an informative and interactive lecture highlighting the objectives, structure, and significance of the Ali Suleman Habib Engineering Excellence Award in recognizing innovation, creativity, and technical excellence among Pakistan’s young engineers. The talk focused on the eligibility criteria, application process, and benefits of participation, including mentorship by industry experts, national-level recognition, and exposure to professional engineering environments.
The lecture also reflected on the legacy of Ali Suleman Habib, a visionary industrial leader who played a pivotal role in advancing Pakistan’s engineering standards and promoting excellence through innovation and leadership.
The presentation included an overview of the House of Habib (HoH), a prominent industrial group contributing significantly to Pakistan’s economy through its diversified ventures:
• Automotive manufacturing via Indus Motor Company (Toyota Pakistan)
• Energy development through ThalNova Power Thar (330 MW project)
• Packaging and jute production under Thal Limited and Pakistan Papersack
• Retail and property ventures managed by Habib-Metro Pakistan
These projects demonstrate the group’s sustained focus on industrial growth, technological advancement, and sustainable innovation.
The session was attended by students from Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering, as well as their Engineering Technology programs, including Cyber Security Technology and Artificial Intelligence Technology. Participants were encouraged to contribute innovative research ideas, prototypes, and design projects in these domains to compete in the upcoming Ali Suleman Habib Engineering Excellence Award, which aims to spotlight transformative solutions developed by young engineers.
It is noteworthy that a project from IIUI had previously been selected and secured 3rd position in the 3rd Ali Suleman Habib Engineering Excellence Awards, held last year. This achievement was appreciated during the session as a reflection of the university’s growing focus on practical innovation and industry collaboration.
The winner of the award receives PKR 1 million, national recognition, and opportunities for industry mentorship and collaboration through the House of Habib network.
The event was effectively coordinated by Dr. Shahid Ikram, Assistant Professor, DECE, and Focal Person, Industrial Liaison Committee (FET, IIUI), who ensured full compliance with IIUI’s SOPs and smooth coordination between ILO, ORIC, and the House of Habib representatives.
The attendance sheets of participants, and pictorial evidence of the event are attached with this report for official submission to ORIC.
Overall, the session successfully strengthened academia-industry linkages, motivated students to pursue research-driven innovation, and highlighted national-level opportunities that recognize outstanding engineering contributions across various disciplines at IIUI.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is organizing a seminar titled AI for Career Growth, Transform Your CV and Profile to Work Smarter.

The session will highlight how AI is reshaping employability, building AI optimized CVs, enhancing online profile authority, preparing for interviews using AI tools, and strengthening professional networking in the digital age.

The seminar will be conducted by Engr Abdul Rauf, Associate Director AI Lead People Platform at S&P Global, a seasoned professional with more than nineteen years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cloud technologies, and technical leadership.

The event will be held on 19 November 2025, from 11,00 am to 1:00 PM, at the DECE Seminar Room.

All students and faculty members are invited to attend and benefit from this insightful session

Seminar: MATLAB with Generative AI

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering successfully conducted a seminar titled: “MATLAB with Generative AI”

This seminar aimed to introduce students to the growing role of Generative AI in engineering applications, showcasing how MATLAB empowers intelligent data analysis, automation, and creative design generation.

Participants were introduced to :

Intelligent Data Analysis – Using MATLAB toolboxes for automated data cleaning, feature extraction, and pattern recognition.
Creative Applications – Leveraging generative AI for simulation, design generation, and smart automation.

Speaker: Dr. Ayesha Abbasi
Lecturer, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

We sincerely thank Dr. Ayesha Abbasi for delivering an insightful and engaging session, and appreciate the enthusiastic participation of our students.

Organized by:
Engr. Aaisha Kanwal Khan
In-charge Student Activity, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Dr. Athar Waseem and Engr. Ubaid Umar attended the 11th International Conference on Engineering & Emerging Technologies (ICEET 2025) as Conference Chair/Keynote Speaker and Publication Chair/Invited Paper Presenter respectively, on the invitation of Prof. Dr. Mardeni Bin Roslee, Multimedia University (MMU), Malaysia.

Held on October 22–23, 2025, ICEET 2025 adopted a hybrid mode (physical + virtual) and brought together distinguished keynote speakers, expert researchers, and professionals from across the globe. The conference featured keynote addresses, technical sessions, and poster presentations closely aligned with its central themes.

ICEET 2025 served as a global platform for engineers, scientists, academicians, professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to explore recent advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Communication, and Emerging Engineering Technologies.
The conference covered a wide range of topics including power and energy systems, smart grids, industrial process control, intelligent biomedical diagnostics, satellite and wireless communications, signal and image processing, embedded systems, networks and cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence, and software engineering.

The event fostered an environment of collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants from over 40 countries, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for future smart systems and sustainable technologies.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Dr. Mardeni Roslee for our sixth consecutive year of successful collaboration and look forward to many more years of partnership and academic excellence ahead.

𝐈𝐈𝐔𝐈 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

A delegation from the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) comprising:
Dr. Athar Waseem – Head, Technical Committee, IIUI Solarization Project
Dr. Adnan Umar – Member
Dr. Muhammad Amjad – Member
Engr. Ubaid Umar – Member
Engr. Syed Asif – Director (Electrical)

visited the University of Technology (UoT) Nowshera on the kind invitation of Prof. Dr. Saeed Badshah, Vice Chancellor, UoT.

The team attended a meeting with NRTC to review the feasibility, design, and technical aspects of UoT’s upcoming solarization project. The visit aimed to provide technical guidance and expert input to enhance the project’s efficiency, sustainability, and long-term impact.

Together towards a greener, energy-efficient future! 🌿