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
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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
Tel.
Off : 9261381 – 9261300-07 Ext: 2531 Email:
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