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Prof. Dr. Akhlaq Ahmed
Pro-Vice Chancellor
University of Karachi.



Name: Prof. Dr. Akhlaq Ahmed

Academic Qualification: M.Sc. (Chem.) (Kar.), Ph.D. (England), C.Chem., F.R.S.C. (London)

Present Employment and Duties: Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi, appointed by the Governor for the following assignments:

  • Administrative Re-structuring
  • Affairs of Examinations System

  • Security Matters

  • Quality Enhancement

  • Appointments/Postings/Transfers/Overtime

Prof. Dr. Akhlaq Ahmed
Pro-Vice Chancellor
University of Karachi

Previous Employment: Advisor/Consultant-Higher Education, D.H.A. and Ex-Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Applied Chemistry, University of Karachi.

Main Interests: Educational Administration, Teaching/Research, Planning & Development of Higher Educational Institutions.

Key Competencies:

International Orientation through teaching, research & educational administration in Pakistan, England, Norway, East Africa, Libya, Saudi Arabia, USA and presentation of papers in international conferences and seminars and representing Pakistan in SAARC and W.H.O meetings.

Experience in key areas related to educational development, management through job consultancy for the government, universities and The World Bank.

Experience:

• 44 years of teaching & research in Chemistry and educational administration in Pakistani and foreign universities and research & development centers.

• Consultant/Advisor-Higher Education, D.H.A, Karachi. Involved in development of a university, education policy, affiliations, teachers training, conduct of conferences etc (2.5 yrs).

• Member, Curriculum Committee, Agha Khan Uni. Examination Board (2004 – to-date).


• Chairman, Deptt. Appl. Chemistry, University of Karachi (3 times)(Refer C.V.).


• Founder Member for estb. three new departments in University of Karachi.


• Consultant on Science & Environment, The World Bank, (1994- 2002).

• Vice-Chairman, Education Committee, F.P.C.C.I (2005-todate).

• Director, Institute of Environmental Studies, Karachi University (1989-91).

• Advisor, Petroleum Research Centre, Tripoli, Libya (1988-89).

• Advisor, Saudi Arabian Industrial Corporation (SABIC) Research & Development(1991-94).

• Consultancy in local and multinational industries (1985 – 2004).

• Member, Board of Management, P.C.S.I.R (Leather Research Centre, Karachi (2000- to date).

• Member, Board of Governors, Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (1989 - 1991 & 1997 – 2000).

• Participated as guest and subject expert on educational and environmental programs in radio, P.T.V., Geo, Lubbaik, Haq etc. (1996 – to-date).

• Invited as Chief Guest in functions within and outside the university campus (2002 – to-date).

Participation in conferences and seminars:

1. Presented a paper on “Industrial Pollution at Karachi”, sponsored by Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (June 5, 1995).

2. Presented a paper on “Industrial Air Pollution” at Karachi, sponsored by International Communication Network (I.C.N.), (April 1995).

3. Presented a paper on “Industrial Pollution and Vehicular Emissions” as a Group Leader, sponsored by K.M.C. (1994).

4. Presented a paper on Physical and Chemical Stresses in SABIC Industries in an International Conference on Industrial Air Pollution, Kind Saud University, Riyadh, (1993).

5. Presented a paper on SABIC’s Environmental Activities in 2nd International Conference, held in Alexandria, Egypt, sponsored by University and USPD Alexandria (1992).

6. Presented a paper on Chemical (CFC’s) and SABIC Industries in an International Conference on CFC Phase-out, Dammam, Saudi Arabia (1993).

7. Presented a paper on “Impact of Greenhouse Effect and Health Problems”, in a conference jointly sponsored by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Health, Islamabad (1991).

8. Participated in an International Conference on Chemistry and Development at the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Society of Chemistry at the Imperial College, London (April 1991).

9. Participated and presented two papers in a conference on Chemistry and Environment in Development countries at the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, financed by British Council (April 6-8, 1991).

10. Represented Pakistan as a National Expert in a SAARC Conference on the study of “Greenhouse Effect and its Impact on the Region”, held in Maldive. Prepared a “Draft Format” for the study in the region, approved by the SAARC Summit (1991).

11. Presented a research paper on “Industrial Pollution and its Management” in a SAARC Conference, India (1991).

12. Presented a “Case Study of Pakistan Korangi Industrial Area”, Workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment, arranged by I.U.C.N. and Ministry of Environment, Government of Pakistan at Karachi (1989).

13. Participated as a “Resource Person” in the National Training Workshop on Environmental Education in collaboration with UNESCO.

14. Participated in a conference on “Environmental Management for Administrators” at Pak. Admin. Staff College, Lahore, sponsored by ESCAP (Bangkok, Asian Development Bank and Ministry of Housing and Works (1986).

15. Paper presented on “Environmental Pollution and Toxicology” at an International Symposium, Hong Kong, sponsored and financed by Asian Network for Biological Sciences (ANBS), Singapore (1986).

16. Represented Pakistan and presented a paper on “Current Status of Industrial Treatment and Disposal in Pakistan” at the W.H.O. Regional Workshop (EMRO) Pakistan (1986).

17. Presented a paper on “Different Sources of Water Pollution in Karachi (Case Study)”, at 5th International Conference on Chemistry for Protection of Environment Belgium. (1985).

18. Participated in Workshop on “Advance Water Pollution Control”, held at the University of Texas in Austin, USA, (1985).

19. Paper on “Industrial Pollution and Environment at Karachi” at 4th International Conference on Chemistry for Protection of Environment, Toulouse, France (1983).

20. Attended and participated in a Conference and Exhibition on “Control of Hazardou Materials Spills”, held in at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. (1982).

21. Participated in a Conference and seminar on “Control of Hazardous Material Spills”, held at Galt House, Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A., sponsored by U. N. E. P. (1980).

22. Participated in a seminar on “Design Criteria for Industrial Waste Water Pretreatment”, held at Vanderbilt University, U.S.A., sponsored and financed by U.N.E.P. (1980).

23. Participated in a seminar on “Hazardous Waste Management”, held at George Washington University, U. S. A., sponsored and financed by U. N. E. P. (1980).

24. Participated in a seminar on “Industrial Waste Water Pretreatment”, jointly sponsored by Illinois Institute of Technology and Vanderbilt University, held in Chicago, U. S. A., financed by U. N. E. P. (1980).

25. Presented a paper on “Industrial Waste Treatment and Utilization held at Waterloo University, Canada (1978).


26. Annual Meeting of Transactions of Faraday Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, held in England (1967).


Publications : 45 Research Papers in national & international journals of repute.

Articles : Contributed articles on educational standard and environmental issues in
Pakistan in DAWN, The News (1969 – to-date).

Address : P-23/II, 8th East Street, Phase -1, DHA Karachi.

Tel. Res : 5882589 / 5897660. Email : akhlaq1942@hotmail.com

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