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COMMITTEES & BOARDS

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization, University of Karachi, Pakistan, is a vital administrative body responsible for overseeing and guiding the strategic direction and decision-making processes of the university. Composed of esteemed individuals representing various stakeholders, the committee ensures effective governance and the overall advancement of the university’s goals and objectives.

The committee is typically headed by the Vice Chancellor, who serves as the chief executive and academic officer of the university, providing leadership and vision while working closely with other members to ensure the smooth functioning of the institution. Other key members include prominent faculty members, administrative officials, and distinguished external experts from relevant fields, whose diverse backgrounds and expertise bring valuable perspectives to well-informed and comprehensive discussions.

The primary responsibilities of the Steering Committee involve formulating and implementing policies, strategic planning, resource allocation, and monitoring the overall performance of the university — ensuring that it adheres to its mission of providing quality education, promoting research and innovation, and fostering an environment conducive to intellectual growth. The committee also engages with relevant external stakeholders, including government bodies, industry representatives, and community leaders, to forge partnerships and promote the university’s interests.

Steering Committee Members from University of Karachi

PROF. DR. MUHAMMAD TUFAIL
Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi
PROF. DR. SAMINA BANO
Dean, Faculty of Science & Dean Faculty of Engineering
JUSTICE (R) HASAN FEROZE
Dean, Faculty of Law
PROF. DR. SHAGUFTA SHAHZADI
Dean, Faculty of Education
PROF. DR. ZAHID ALI
Dean, Faculty of Islamic Studies
PROF. DR. SHAISTA TABASSUM
Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
PROF. DR. TAHIR ALI
Dean, Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences
PROF. DR. NARGIS ANJUM
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
PROF. DR. HARRIS SHOAIB
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy
PROF. DR. SHAH ALI UL QADAR
Faculty, Department of Biochemistry
PROF. DR. ZAID AHMED PIRZADA
Director, ORIC & KUBIC
PROF. DR. FARAH IQBAL
Faculty, Department of Psychology
PROF. DR. NASIR SULEMAN
Faculty, Department of Special Education
DR. SHAHEENA NAZ
Faculty, Department of Food Science and Technology

Steering Committee Members from Industry

MR. ABDUL JABBAR RATHOD
Executive Director, Dream World Resort
DR. FARHAN ESSA
CEO, Dr. Essa Lab
MR. FARHAN USMANI
Meezan Bank, Executive Vice President
MR. ZAKIR MUHAMMAD ABOWATH
Manager General Services, S. Zia-ul-Haq & Sons Pvt.
MR. HASSAN SYED
Founder & Chairperson, Aspire Pakistan
MS. MAHEEN SALMAN
Vice President, Korangi Association of Trade & Industry
MR. SHAMIM AHMED JUMLANA
Founder, Osaka Lighting
SENATOR ABDUL HASEEB KHAN
Chairman, Brooks Pharma