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The Corporate Advisory Committee (CAC)

About the Committee

The Corporate Advisory Committee (CAC) ensures academic curricula stay aligned with industry needs by engaging leading professionals and experts. This collaboration bridges academia and practice, empowering graduates with market-relevant skills.

The CAC convenes biannually, fostering continuous curriculum refinement and academic excellence. Thus far, fifteen such assemblies have been conducted.

Committee Members

S.No. Name Designation & Organization Role
1. Dr. Syed Khawar Hussain HOD (CE) Chair
2. Dr. Amina Jamil Professor Member
3. Prof. Dr. Shehzad Khalid Senior Professor Member
4. Engr. M Yasir Amir Assistant Professor Member
5. Engr. Waleed Manzoor Assistant Professor Member
6. Engr. Amna Waheed Assistant Professor Member
7. Engr. M Kashif Naseer Senior Lecturer Member
8. Engr. Muhammad Nauman Senior Lecturer Member
9. Mr. Salim Rafik Chairman, Open-Source Foundation of Pakistan Member
10. Mr. Babar Zahoor Vice Chairman, Open-Source Foundation of Pakistan Member
11. Mr. Sajeel Shahzad Country Manager, ORACLE Member
12. Mr. M Kamran Bhatti Director, National Institute of Electronics Member
13. Ms. Fatima Nasim Manager, ND Projects, JAZZ Member
14. Engr. Aslam Azad CEO, Ageco (Pvt). Ltd Member
15. Ms. Iqra Malik LPDC Officer, H-11 LPDC Rep

Highlights of the 16th CAC Meeting

The 16th Corporate Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting was held on October 17, 2025 to ensure academic programs align with evolving industry standards. Distinguished guests included Salman Hashmi (CEO, Primamax Ltd.), Tahir Chaudry (CEO, Falcon Engineering Group), and alumni Daniyal, Mahad, and Rafaen.

  • Achievements of the Computer Engineering Department
  • Enhancements in PhD & MS Programs
  • Improving Feedback Mechanisms
  • Industry Collaboration on Internships, Seminars, and Projects
  • Modernizing Curriculum for a Future-Ready Workforce

Highlights of the 15th CAC Meeting

The 15th CAC meeting took place on February 28, 2025 with participation from notable industry leaders and academia. Attendees included Babar Zahoor, Salim Rafik, Dr. Tahir Malik, Prof. Tahir Mahmood, Ms. Fatima Nasim, Engr. Aslam Azad, Rehan Haider, and Salman Hashmi. Discussions focused on AI integration, curriculum updates, and workforce readiness.