177 Minutes of ASRB (F) - 1

F MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Internal office memo FRM-001/01/QSP-006

Sept. 20, 2003
INFO.ONLY ROUTINE URGENT IMMEDIATE
No. MUET/ASRB/-38
Dated: 10.12.2021
From: Secretary of ASRB All the Members of Advanced

Studies and Research Board
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF THE 177TH MEETING OF THE ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH BOARD.
The 177th meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board, Mehran University of Engineering and
Technology, Jamshoro was held on 07 th December, 2021 at 12.00 noon in the Prof. Dr. H.M. Memon
Senate Hall under the Chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ali Unar, Dean, Faculty of Electrical, Electronic
and computer System Engineering.
The following attended the meeting:
1. Prof. Dr. M.A. Unar, Chair

Dean, Faculty of EECE.
2. Prof. Dr. Khan Muhammad Brohi, Member
Dean, Faculty of Architecture & Civil Engineering
3. Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar, Member
Dean, Faculty of Science Technologies & H.
4. Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmed Memon, Member
Professor,
Department of Telecommunication Engineering.
5. Prof. Dr. Zubair Ahmed Memon, Member
Director, IICT.
6. Prof. Dr. Fasial Karim Shaikh, Member
Professor,
Department of Telecommunication Engineering.
7. Prof. Dr. Arabella Bhutto, Member

Director, MUISTD.
8. Prof. Dr. Kamran Ansari Member

Professor, US-PCASW.
9. Prof. Dr. Zeeshan Khatri, Member
Professor,
Department of Textile Engineering.
10. Prof. Dr. Asif Ali Shaikh, Member
Department of BSRS
11. Prof. Dr. Fareed A. Memon, Member
Department of Civil Engineering.
12. Prof. Dr. Abdul Rehman. Memon, Member
Department of Chemical Engineering.
13. Prof. Dr. Syed Feroz Shah, Secretary of ASRB
Director, PGS.
14. Dr. SheerazMemon, Special Invitee
Director, IEEM
The meeting started with the recitation from Holy Quran by Prof. Dr. Zeeshan Khatri,
Professor, Department of Textile Engineering. Thereafter, item-wise agenda was taken–up and the
following decisions were made:
ITEM No.01 (a)
To consider and confirm the minutes of the 176 th meeting of Advanced Studies and
Research Board, held on 02.11.2021.
RESOLUTION No.177.01 (a)
Resolved that there were no observations received from the members of Advanced Studies & Research
Board, therefore, Prof. Dr. Khan Muhammad Brohi proposed that the minutes of 176 th meeting of the
Advanced Studies & Research Board, held on 02.11.2021 be confirmed which was second by
Prof. Dr. Asif Ali Shaikh.
ITEM No.02 (a)

Report of the action taken on the decision of 176 th meeting of Advanced Studies and
Research Board, held on 02.11.2021.
Resolved that the action taken on the decision of 176 th meeting of Advanced Studies and Research
Board, held on 02.11.2021 be Noted.
ITEM No.03 (a)

To consider the request of Ms. Aqsa Murad (20S-STE-07) M.E. student in Structural
Engineering for expenditure reimbursement of research project.
RESOLUTION No. 177.03 (a)
Resolved that the request of Ms. Aqsa Murad (20S-STE-07) M.E. student in Structural Engineering for
reimbursement of expenses made on ME Project of Rs.22, 600.00 be approved. Furthermore, it is
resolved that all such future cases of funding may be processed through concerned directorate and be
recommended by the Research Funding Committee.
(Director PGS)
ITEM No.04 (a)
To discuss and cancel of admission of PhD (STIP) students of MUISTD, MUET, Jamshoro.
Resolved that the item be deferred. Further resolved that the letter to inform the status of students
admission in PhD program and expressing final notice for cancellation be sent to the PhD students in
order to receive their response.
(Director, MUISTD)
ITEM No.05 (a)
Report of action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in approving the conduct of M.E. Thesis
viva voce examination of Mr. Rafeeque Ahmed, (18S-M-EnSE-11), M.E. student in Energy
Systems Engineering.
Resolved that the report of action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in approving the conduct of M.S Thesis
viva voce examination of Mr. Rafeeque Ahmed, (18S-M-EnSE-11, M.E. student in Energy Systems
Engineering be NOTED.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.06 (a)
To consider and approve the names of the Experts for the evaluation of PhD research
proposal of Mr. Syed Faraz Jaffri (19S-PhD-GHE-03) PhD research student in
Geotechnical & Highway Engineering.
Resolved that the following the names of the Foreign and National Exerts for evaluation of PhD research
proposal of Mr. Syed Faraz Jaffri (19S-PhD-GHE-03) PhD research student in Geotechnical & Highway
Engineering be APPROVED.
Sr. #. Internal Experts External Experts
01. Prof. Dr. Rawid Khan Dr. Iswandaru Widyatmoko CEng FCIHT FIAT
Department of Civil Engineering, Technical Director, Transportation and Infrastructure
University of Engineering & Materials P&D, Centre of Excellence of Asset
Technology, Peshawar. Consultancy, AECOM Nottingham .
Mobile #:+44 782 3530753
WhatsApp: +44 7932425681
E-mail: daru.widyatmoko@accom.com
02. Prof. Dr. Dadan Khan Bhangwar Prof. Dr. Mujib Rehman
Department of Civil Engineering, University: Aston University, United Kingdom.
QUEST, Nawabshah. Email: m.rahman19@aston.ac.uk
03. Prof. Dr. Hainian Wang

Chang’an University, China
Email: wanghn@chd.edu.cn
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.07 (a)
proposal of Mr. Khawaja Sheeraz (19S-PhD-GHE-01) PhD research student in
Geotechnical & Highway Engineering.
proposal of Mr. Khawaja Sheeraz (19S-PhD-GHE-01) PhD research student in Geotechnical & Highway
Engineering be APPROVED.
01. Prof. Dr. G.B. Khaskheli, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. NurIzzi Md Yusoff
Professor Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Universiti
ISRA University, Hderabad Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Tele: +603-8921 6447 (office), +6019-289 1221 (mobile)
E-mail: izzi@ukm.edu.my, izzi.alkutani@gmail.com
Editor-in-Chief Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of
Engineering) http:/www.ukm.my/jkukm/
02. Dr. Mohsin Soomro Assoc. Prof. Dr. ShabanIsmad Albrka Ali
Professor Near East University, North Cyprus, Turkey,
Department of Civil Engineering Email: shabarofking10@gmail.com,
QUEST N/shah shabanismael.albrka@neu.edu.tr
Ir. Dr. Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi

03. Associate Professor,
Ir., ST, M.Sc. Eng. PG-Cert., PhD., P.Eng., IPM (IEI)
Department of Civil Engineering Universitas,
Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Transportation Infrastructures, NDT Technologies and
Railway Engineering, Indonesia
Official Email: atmaja.sri@umy.ac.id,
Wwbsite: http:// atmaja.staff.umy.ac.id,
(Director, PGS)
IEM No.08 (a)
Report of action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in approving the conduct of
M.E/M.S/M.CRP/M.ARCH Thesis viva voce examination following students.

Resolved that the Report of action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in approving the conduct of
M.E/M.S/M.CRP/M.AARCH Thesis viva voce examination following students be NOTED.
Sr.# Name of Students Supervisor (s) ` Research Title
“Supporting Academic Writing
Mr. Muhammad Zohaib
Development in English to Intermediate
01 18S-MS-EngL-30 Mr. Shoukat Ali Louhar
Students at Government Collage
Final Seminar
Hyderabad”
The effects of computer-assisted Language
Mr. Rashid Ali
Dr. Shabana Sartaj Learning (Call)on ESL Tertiary Level
02 19S-MS-EngL-26
Mr. Ali Raza Khoso Leaner’s Reading Skills and Their Attitudes
Final Seminar
To its Usage: A case study of SBBA SBA.
“Investigating Challenges Feed by L2
Ms. Pirah Sapna Sanam
Dr. Habibullah Pathan Novice Teachers in Teaching English as a
03 18S- MS-EngL-20
Mr. Syed Waqar Ali Shah Foreign Language at a Public Sector
Final Seminar
University, Sindh, Jamshoro”
Ms. Anum Hussainn
Dr. Habibullah Pathan “Semiotic Analysis of Billboards of
04 18S- MS-EngL-09
Mr. Syed Waqar Ali Shah Hyderabad, Sindh”
Final Seminar
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.09 (a)
To consider and approve the members Advisory Committee (Internal and External
Experts) for PhD seminars evaluation of Mr. Shafi Muhammad Jiskani
(20S-PhD-ENSE-01), PhD research student in Energy Systems Engineering.
Resolved that the following panel of internal and external experts (Members Advisory Committee) be
approved for evaluation of PhD seminars of Mr. Shafi Muhammad Jiskani (20S-PhD-ENSE-01), PhD
research student in Energy Systems Engineering:
INTERNAL EXPERTS EXTERNAL EXPERTS

Prof. Dr. Zubair Ahmed Memon Dr. Attaullah Khowaja
Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering NEDUET, Karachi.
MUET, Jamshoro.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.10 (a)
proposal of Mr. Saleem Raza Chalgri (17F-PhD-MN-01) PhD research student in Mining
Engineering.
Resolved that the following names of the Experts for the evaluation of PhD research proposal of
Mr. Saleem Raza Chalgri (17F-PhD-MN-01) PhD research student in Mining Engineering be APPROVED.
01. Dr. Izhar Mothal Jaskani Dr. Bahtiyar Unver

Assistant Professor, Professor, Department of Mining Engineering
National University of Science & Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara,
Technology, Pakistan 06532 Turkey
Email: izhar@nbc.must.edu.pk unver@hacettepe.edu.tr
+92 333 2726513
Dr. Shabir Mohsin Hashmi
02. Dr. ZakaImad
Professor and Director
Assistant Professor
Yancheng Institute of Technology (YCIT)
UET, Lahore Yancheng, Jiangsu, P.R China hashmi@ycit.edu.cn
Hand +86 150 142 949 10
www.ycit.edu.c
03. Dr. Khan Muhammad

Associate Professor
UET, Peshawar
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.11 (a)
To consider and approve the names of the Experts for the evaluation of PhD Research
Proposal of Mr. Miskeen Ali Gopang, (16S-PhD-IND-03), PhD Research Student in
Industrial Engineering& Management.
Resolved that the following names of the Experts for the evaluation of PhD research proposal of
Mr. Miskeen Ali Gopang, (16S-PhD-IND-03), PhD Research Student in Industrial Engineering&
Management be APPROVED.
01. Prof. Dr. Shahid Maqsood Dr. Muhammad Jamaluddin Thaheem

Chairman, Industrial Engineering Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture and Built
Jalozai Campus, University of Engineering & Environment, Deakin University, Geelong
Technology, Peshawar Waterfront Campus, VIV Australia,+61352273716
snaqsood@uetpeshawar.edu.pk Jamal.thaheem@deakin.edu.au
Mob: +92-3338900098
02. Dr. Waseem Ahmed Dr. Meseret

Professor Professor,
Chairman Industrial Engineering University of Kuala Lumpur, Malayisa
UET, Taxila, 0336-5897910 meseret@unikl.edu.my
Wasim.ahmad@uettaxila.edu.pk
Dr. Nastaran Dadashi,
03. Investigator Design
Professor, Human Factors in Design, George
Brown College, Canada
nastaran.dadashi@georgebrown.ca
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.12 (a)
M.E/M.S/M.CRP/M.AARCH Thesis viva voce examination following students.

Ms. Fatima Noor Effect of Social Media on English
Ms. Sania Memon
01 19S-MS-EngL-25 Language Learning Proficiency at College
Syed Waqar Ali Shah
Final Seminar Level, Hyderabad Sindh.
“Using Hello English Language Learning
Ms. WafaImtiaz
Dr. Shumaila Memon Application of Teach Grammar at an
02 18S-MS-EngL-03
Mr. Shoukat Ali Louhar Undergraduate Level: A Quasi-
Final Seminar
Experimental Study”
“A Comparative Study of Grade 10 English
Ms. Mahnoor Shaikh
Dr. Shumaila Memon Textbooks of Sindh Textbook Board &
03 18S-MS-EngL-36
Syed Waqar Ali Shah Cambridge “O Level” in the Perspective of
Final Seminar
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy”
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.13 (a)
To consider and approve the comments of External / Internal Experts for the evaluation
of PhD research proposal of Mr. Khalil Ahmed, (18-PhD-STIO-01) registered in PhD (STIP)
Degree Program with (MUISTD) under the FOST&H, MUET, Jamshoro.
Resolved that the opinions received from four experts (Two Foreign & Two Pakistani) on PhD research
Proposal of Mr. Khalil Ahmed, (18-PhD-STIO-01) registered in PhD (STIP) Degree Program were found
SATISFACTORY and be communicated to the student and his supervisors. He be allowed to carry on his
research work in accordance with the comments / suggestions of the experts.
(Director, MUISTD)
ITEM No.14 (a)


Mr. Awais Ali Shah Prof. Dr. Muhammad “Development of MgO/Co3O4
01 19S-ME-MME-07 Ishaque Abro Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting
Final Seminar Engr. Mukesh Kumar Application”
Mr. Suhai Farooque “Corrosion Inhibition Study of Aloe
Engr. Mukesh Kumar
02 19S-ME-MME-0 Extract on Mild Steel in H2SO4
Dr. Imran NazirUnar
Final Seminar Environment”
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.15 (a)
Report of action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in approving the change of supervisor to
Dr. Muhammad Ali Abro to Mr. Tahir Hussain, K18S-ME-EnSE-12, ME student in
Energy Systems Engineering.
Resolved that the Report of action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in approving the change of supervisor of
Mr. Tahir HussainK18S-ME-EnSE-12to Dr. Muhammad Ali Abro to Mr. Tahir Hussain, , ME student in
Energy Systems Engineering be NOTED.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.16 (a)
To consider and approve the application of Mr. Shoukat Ali Lashari (17 PhD IICT 10) for
cancellation of PhD admission at IICT.
Resolved that the request of Mr. Shoukat Ali Lashari (17 PhD IICT 10) PhD Scholar in IICT for cancelation
admission of PhD be APPROVED subject to clearance of all dues of the University.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.17 (a)
To discuss and approve the request of Ms. Syeda Zoha (17-ME-BME-10) for conduct of
viva voce examination.
Resolved that Ms. Syeda Zoha (17-ME-BME-10) be allowed to appear in the Final viva voce examination
of Masters in Biomedical Engineering. Furthermore, it is resolved that the all the students of 17 batch
must complete all the formalities of completion of their Masters degrees including result announcement
up to 31-12-2021.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.18 (a)
To consider the request of Ms. Hajira Fatima, (19 ME BME 02) M.E student in Biomedical
Engineering for expenditure reimbursement of research project.
RESOLUTION No. 177.18

Resolved that the request of Ms. Hajira Fatima, (19 ME BME 02) M.E student in Biomedical Engineering
for reimbursement of expenses made on ME Project of Rs.37,040/- be deferred. The case may be
forwarded to Research Funding Committee.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.19 (a)
To consider and approve local and foreign experts for evaluation of PhD research
proposal of Ms. Kaneez Fatima (18 PhD IICT 28), PhD scholar in Electronic Engineering.
RESOLUTION No. 177.19 (a

proposal of Ms. Kaneez Fatima (18 PhD IICT 28), PhD scholar in Electronics Engineering be APPROVED.
Sr. External Experts Internal Experts

#.
01. Dr. Ramani Kannan Dr. Danish Hussain

Senior Lecturer Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NUST, Islamabad.
Centre for Systems Engineering, Institute of Email: danish.hussain@ceme.nust.edu.pk
Autonomous system. University Technology
PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia.
Email: ramani.kannan@utp.edu.my
02. Dr. Zubin Jacob Dr. Muhammad Hassan

Associate Professor Assistant Professor
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, USA. University of Engineering and Technology
Email:zjacob@purdue.edu Peshawar
Email: muhammad.hassan@peshawar.edu.pk
03. Dr. Pietro Asinari

Professor
Department of Energy of Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
Email: pietro.asinari@polito.it
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.20 (a)
To consider and approve local and foreign experts for evaluation of PhD research
proposal of Ms. Anam Memon (19 PhD IICT 07), PhD scholar in Computer Systems
Engineering.
proposal of Ms. Anam Memon (19 PhD IICT 07), PhD scholar in Computer Systems Engineering be
APPROVED. Further, it was resolved that One more foreign expert be proposed for evaluation of
research proposal.

#.
01. Dr. Manzoor Ahmed Khoja, Shakeel Ahmed

Associate Professor Professor and Dean
Qingdao University, China School of Mathematics and Computer Science,
Email: manzoor.achakzai@qdu.edu.cn IBA Karachi.
E-mail: skhoja@iba.edu.pk
02. Dr. Jichao Jiao Dr. Abdullah Lakhan

Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Beijing University of Posts and Department of Computer Sciences,
telecommunication, Beijing, 210044, China Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari,
Email: jiaojichao@bupt.edu.cn Karachi
Dr. Adnan Ahmed
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Sciences
QUEST N/shah
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.21 (a)
To consider and approve the request of Ms. Anam Memon,
(19 PhD IICT 07) PhD scholar in Computer Systems Engineering for addition of
co-supervisors.
Resolved that the request of Ms. Anam Memon, (19 PhD IICT 07) PhD scholar in Computer Systems
Engineering to opt. Dr. Muhammad Akram Shaikh and Dr. Nasrullah Pirzada as additional co-supervisors
be APPROVED.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.22 (a)
To consider and approve the evaluation/recommendations of local and foreign experts
regarding PhD research proposal of Mr. Asif Ali (18-PhD-IICT-07) PhD scholar in
Computer Systems Engineering.
Resolved that the opinions received from four experts (Two Foreign & Two Pakistani) on PhD research
Proposal of Mr. Asif Ali (18-PhD-IICT-07) PhD scholar in Computer Systems Engineering were found
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.23 (a)
regarding PhD research proposal of Ms. Hira Noman (18-PhD-IICT-10) PhD scholar in
Software Engineering.
Resolved that the opinions received from three experts (Two Foreign & One Pakistani) on PhD research
Proposal of Ms. Hira Noman (18-PhD-IICT-10) PhD scholar in Software Engineering were found
SATISFACTORY and be communicated to the student and her supervisors. She be allowed to carry on her
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.24 (a)
regarding PhD research proposal of Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon (18 PhD IICT 32) PhD
scholar in Electrical Engineering.
Proposal of Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon (18 PhD IICT 32) PhD scholar in Electrical Engineering were found
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.25 (a)
regarding PhD research proposal of Mr. Saad Khan (16 PhD IICT 09) PhD scholar in
Electrical Engineering.
Proposal of Mr. Saad Khan (16 PhD IICT 09) PhD scholar in Electrical Engineering were found
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.26 (a)

Mr. Saeed Nazeem,
Engr. Samar Hussain Rizvi “Alkali Silica Reaction of Crushed
01 (19S-ME-STE-15),
Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar Aggregate of Quetta Region Balochistan”
Final Seminar
Mr. Naveed Ali Dr. Muhammad Jaffar
“Effect of Improper Curing on the
02 K18S-ME-CE-17 Memon
Properties of Normal Strength Concrete”.
Final Seminar Engr. Dildar Ali Mangnejo
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.27 (a)

To discuss and approve the request of Mr. Muhammad Khalid Shah, 20S-19S-ME-
GHE-16, ME student in Geotechnical and Highway Engineering to continue Master
Course work with 3rd Semester 21S-Batch.

Resolved that the request of Mr. Muhammad Khalid Shah, 20S-19S-ME-GHE-16, ME student in
Geotechnical and Highway Engineering to continue Master Course work with 3 rd Semester
21S-Batch. The degree completion period is four years with effect from the date of admission with
19-batch.
(Director, IEEM)
ITEM No.28 (a)
To consider and approve the members Advisory Committee (Internal and External
Experts) for PhD seminars evaluation of Mr. Intizar Ali Tuio (20S-PhD-Mech-01), PhD
research student in Mechanical Engineering.
Resolved that the following panel of internal and external experts (Members Advisory Committee) be
approved for evaluation of PhD seminars of Mr. Intizar Ali Tuio (20S-PhD-Mech-01), PhD research
student in Mechanical Engineering:
INTERNAL EXPERTS EXTERNAL EXPERTS

Prof. Dr. Abdul Fatah Abbasi Dr. Rashid Ali Khoso,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Principal Engineer,
Mehran UET, Jamshoro. Karachi Nuclear Power Plant,
(KANUPP).
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.29 (a)
To consider and approve the Course Coordinator for Masters and PhD Programs,
Directorate of Postgraduate Studies.

Resolved that the Course Coordinator for Masters and PhD Programs, Directorate of Postgraduate
Studies be DEFERRED.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.30 (a)
regarding PhD research proposal of Ms. Erum Saba (15-PhD-IICT-03) PhD scholar in
Electronic Engineering.
Resolved that the opinions received from four experts (Two Foreign & Two Pakistani) on PhD thesis of
Ms. Erum Saba (15-PhD-IICT-03) PhD scholar in Electronic Engineering were found SATISFACTORY and be
communicated to the student and her supervisors. She be allowed to submit her thesis for final viva
voce exam after incorporating the comments / suggestions of the experts.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.31 (a)
To consider and approve the request for extension in degree duration of 18-Batch of
MS/MBA (BN/NBS) students registered with MUISTD under Faculty of ST&H, MUET,
Jamshoro.
Resolved that the request for extension in degree duration of 18-Batch of MS/MBA (BN/NBS) students
registered with MUISTD under Faculty of ST&H, MUET, Jamshoro subject to condition be allowed for
complete their research work upto 30.06.2022.
(Director, MUISTD)
ITEM No.32 (a)
To consider and approve the local and foreign Experts for evaluation of PhD research
proposal of Ms. Rabail Memon (19-PhD-IICT-02) PhD Scholar in Electrical Engineering.
Resolved that the following the names of the Foreign Exerts for evaluation of PhD research proposal of
Ms. Rabail Memon (19-PhD-IICT-02) PhD Scholar in Electrical Engineering be APPROVED.
Sr. #. External Experts
01. Dr. Jie Wang

Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Email: jiewangxh@sjyu.edu.cn
02. Dr. Dahaman Ishak

Associate Professor
School Electrical & Electronioc Engineering
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Email: dahaman@usm.my
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.33 (a)
To consider and approve the evaluation / recommendations of Local and Foreign
Experts regarding PhD Thesis of Ms. Kehkashan Asma (15PhD IICT 02) PhD Scholar in
Electronic Engineering.
Resolved that the opinions received from three experts (Two Foreign & One Pakistani) on PhD Thesis of
Ms. Kehkashan Asma (15PhD IICT 02) PhD Scholar in Electronic Engineering were found SATISFACTORY
and be communicated to the student and her supervisors. She be allowed to submit her thesis for final
viva voce exam after incorporating the comments / suggestions of the experts.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.34 (a)
To Discuss and approve the names of Foreign Experts for evaluation of PhD research
proposal of Mr. Jaffar Hussain (17-PhD-CH-02), PhD research student in Chemical
Engineering.
Resolved that the following the names of Foreign Exerts for evaluation of PhD research proposal of
Mr. Jaffar Hussain (17-PhD-CH-02), PhD research student in Chemical Engineering be APPROVED.
Sr. #. Foreign Experts
01. PROF. DR. WAN MOHD ASHRI BIN WAN DAUD

Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaysia
50603 Kuala Lumpur, W. Persekutun Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: ashri@um.edu.my

02. PRPF. DR. SUZANAYUSUP

Chemical Engineering Department
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS,
31750 Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia
Email: drsuzana_yusuf@utp.edu.my
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.35 (a)
To consider and approve the request of Mr. Amjad Ali (18S-M.CRP-08) Masters Student
in City and Regional Planning for completions of Master’s Degree Program his research
work.

Resolved that the request of Mr. Amjad Ali (18S-M.CRP-08) Masters Student in City and Regional
Planning of Master’s Degree Program his research work be allowed for completion of his research
workup to 30.06.2022.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.36 (a)
To consider and approve the research proposal and supervisors of Mr. Rajesh Kumar,
(19S-PhD-MECH-03), PhD student in Mechanical Engineering, Directorate of
Postgraduate Studies.
Resolved that the request of Mr. Rajesh Kumar, (19S-PhD-MECH-03), PhD student in Mechanical
Engineering for approval of the research proposal titled “Modeling Simulation and Performance
Investigation o Solar Still for Potable Water Production” under the supervision and co-supervision of
Prof. Dr. Khanji Harijan and Dr. Nayyar Hussain Mirjat be APPROVED. He is allowed to deliver his initial
seminar.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.37 (a)
To consider and approve the request of cancellation of admission for Masters Students
of various Programs of 18-Batch.
Resolved that the admission of Masters Students of various Programs of 18-Batch, list in the following
Table be allowed to complete all the formalities of their degrees up to 30-06-2022. It was also resolved
that Mehran UET Jamshoro will not be responsible, if Higher Education Commission does not
recognize/attest the late completed degrees of 18-batch. In this regard, the student must submit an
affidavit accordingly.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.38 (a)
To consider and approve the research proposal and supervisors of Mr. Abdul Jaleel
Laghari, (19S-PhD-MME-03), PhD student in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering,
Directorate of Postgraduate Studies.
Resolved that the request of Mr. Abdul Jaleel Laghari, (19S-PhD-MME-03), PhD student in Metallurgy
and Materials Engineering for approval of the research proposal titled “Modification in Crystallinity and
Morphology of Co304 Nanostructures using Green Copying Agents and their Effect on Over Potential for
Water Oxidation” under the supervision and co-supervisions of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iahaque Abro,
Dr. Zaffar Hussan Ibupoto and Dr. Umair Aftab be APPROVED. He is allowed to deliver his initial seminar.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.39 (a)
To consider and approve the request of Mr. Sajid Hussain Mangi, (20-PhD-Env-01) PhD
student in Environmental Engineering.

Resolved that the request of Mr. Sajid Hussain Mangi, (20-PhD-Env-01) PhD student in Environmental
Engineering be regretted. He is advised to opt one admission at one time in PhD, either at Mehran UET
Jamshoro or at University of Trento, Italy. Ultimately, one admission is to be cancelled.
(Director IEEM)
ITEM No.40 (a)
Report of action taken by the Worthy Vice-Chancellor for the approval of conduct of
final viva voce examination.
Resolved that the report of the Action Taken by the Vice-Chancellor of the approval of conduct of final
viva voce examination of Mr. Prem (16S-ME-Env-14) and Mr. Eshwar Lal (17S-ME-Env-53), ME research
student in Environmental Engineering & Management be NOTED.
(Director IEEM)
ITEM No.41 (a)
To consider and discus the request of Mr. Arsalan Ali S/o Abdul Qadir Bughio
(19S-ME-EEE-01) ME student in Energy and Environmental Engineering for change of
supervisor.

Resolved that the request of Mr. Arsalan Ali S/o Abdul Qadir Bughio (19S-ME-EEE-01) ME student in
Energy and Environmental Engineering to change his supervisor from Dr. Naveed Ahmed Qambrani to
Prof. Dr. Khan Muhammad Brohi as supervisor be APPROVED subject to condition to get the
consent of previous supervisor.
(Director, IEEM)
ITEM No.42 (a)
To discuss and consider the request of Mr. Syed Shabih Hyder (18S-ME-EE-07) for
cancellation of existing admission and permission of new admission in upcoming batch
of 22-Batch.

Resolved that Mr. Syed Shabih Hyder (18S-ME-EE-07) for cancellation of existing admission and
permission of new admission in upcoming batch of 22-Batch be regretted. He is advised to seek fresh
admission with new intake of 22 batch, ME-EEE program.
(Director, IEEM)
ITEM No.43 (a)
To consider the request of Mr. Sohail Ahmed Rajput S/o Roshan Ali Rajput (20-PhD-Env-
03) PhD student in Environmental Engineering to transfer the credit hours.
Resolved that Mr. Sohail Ahmed Rajput S/o Roshan Ali Rajput (20-PhD-Env-03) PhD student in
Environmental Engineering to transfer the credit hours be regretted. He is advised to apply for
cancellation of admission.
(Director, IEEM)
ITEM No.4 (a)

To consider and approve the names of the Experts for the evaluation of PhD Research
Proposal of Mr. Hafiz Anees Ur Rehman, (18S-PhD-CH-02), PhD Research Student in
Chemical Engineering.

Resolved that the following the names of the Foreign Exerts for evaluation of PhD research proposal of
Mr. Hafiz Anees Ur Rehman, (18S-PhD-CH-02), PhD Research Student in Chemical Engineering be
APPROVED.

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01. Dr. Raúl Muñoz Torre Prof. Dr. Naveed Ramzan

Professor, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Professor and Dean, Faculty of Chemical,
Technology, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain, Metallurgical & Polymer Engineering,
Dr. Mergelina s/n, 47011, Valladolid (Spain) University of Engineering & Technology,
Email: mutora@iq.uva.es Lahore
Email: drnramzan@uet.edu.pk
02. Prof. Dr. Kangle LV Prof. Dr. Saima Yasin

Professor, South Central University for Nationalities Professor and Chairperson, Chemical
College of Resources and Environmental Science Engineering Department, University of
Add: 182 Minzu Ave., Wuhan City, Hubei Province, Engineering & Technology, Lahore
China, Email: lvkangle@mail.scuec.edu.cn Email: drsaima@uet.edu.pk
03. Dr. Tajammal Munir Dr. Abdul Qadeer Dayo

Chemical and Materials Engineering Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical
2-6 Park Ave, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand Engineering, BUITEMS, Quetta.
The University of Auckland, New Zealand Cell: 0336-8075089
Email: tajammal.munir@auckland.ac.nz Email:abdul.qadeer@buitms.edu.pk,
abdul_qadeer_dayo@hotmail.com
(Director, PGS)
PART – II (SEMINARS)
ITEM No.01 (b)
To consider and approve the recommendations given by the members of the Advanced
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Muhammad Siddique,
(16S-PhD-CH-03), PhD research student in Chemical Engineering during his1 st
Progressive Seminar.
RESOLUTION No. 177.01 (b)
Resolved that the PhD 1st Progressive Seminar delivered on 05.11.2021 by Mr. Muhammad Siddique,
(16S-PhD-CH-03), PhD research student in Chemical Engineering on his research topic “Dsynthesis of
Nano Green Catalyst from Lignocelluloses Agriculture Material for Biodiesel Production” under the
supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Suhail Ahmed Soomro & Prof. Dr. Shaheen Aziz Shaikh was
found satisfactory. He be allowed to carry out research work subject to condition that the suggestions
/ observations of ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in
the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.02 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Muhammad Faheem Akhtar, (16S-
PhD-CH-04), PhD research student in Chemical Engineering during his 1 st Progressive
Seminar.
Resolved that the PhD 1st Progressive Seminar delivered on 05.11.2021 by Mr. Muhammad Faheem
Akhtar, (16S-PhD-CH-04), PhD research student in Chemical Engineering on his research topic “Synthesis
and Characterization of Bio-Sourced Silica Gel Adsorptions for Selective Removal of Heavy Metals Rom
Wastewater” under the supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Suhail Ahmed Soomro and
Prof. Dr. Vasileious Inglezakis was found satisfactory. He be allowed to carry out research work
subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of ASRB members and External and Internal
Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.03 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Mansoor Ahmed,
(18S-PhD-CH-05), PhD research student in Chemical Engineering during his
1st Progressive Seminar.
Resolved that the PhD 1st Progressive Seminar delivered on 05.11.2021 by Mr. Mansoor Ahmed,
(18S-PhD-CH-05), PhD research student in Chemical Engineeringon his research topic “Demineralization
& Desulfurization of Pakistani Lignite Coal and Combustion Kinetic Characterization” under the
supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Suhail Ahmed Soomro and Dr. Imran NazirUnar were found
un satisfactory. He has to deliver his repeat PhD 1st Progressive Seminar in the light of suggestions /
observations of the ASRB members. Also comments of ASRB members are communicated to the student
and his supervisor to incorporate in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.04 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) External and Internal Expert in favour of
Mr. Rabinder Kumar, (20S-PhD-CE-01), PhD research student in Civil Engineering during
his initial seminar.
Resolved that the PhD Initial Seminar delivered on 01.11.2021 by Mr. Rabinder Kumar, (20S-PhD-CE-01),
PhD research student in Civil Engineering on his research topic “Development Sustainable One-Part Solar
Cured Strain-Hardening Geo-Polymer Composite (SC-SHGC) and Mix Design Optimization” under the
supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar and Prof. Dr. Tauha Hussain Ali was found
satisfactory. He be allowed to carry out research work subject to condition that the suggestions /
observations of ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the
study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.05 (b)
To consider and approve the recommendations given by the members of Advanced
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Ms. Iqra Majeed,
(18S-MS-EngL-29), research student for M.S. in English Linguistics during her Final
seminar.
Resolved that the recommendation given by the members of the Advanced Studies and Research Board
and External and Internal Experts regarding the final seminar delivered on 08.11.2021 by
Ms. Iqra Majeed, (18S-MS-EngL-29), research student for M.S in English Linguistics during on the
research topic “Investigation English Speaking Problems of Lawyers in Court Proceedings: An Inquiry into
Use of Legal English in HYderabad” under the supervision and co-supervision of Dr. Shabana Sartaj and
Ms. Sadia Memon be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit her M.S. thesis for final
examination subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External
and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the thesis.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.06 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Shuaib Ahmed
Shah, (18S-MS-EngL-02), research student for M.S in English Linguistics during his Final
seminar.
Mr. Shuaib Ahmed Shah, (18S-MS-EngL-02), research student for M.S in English Linguistics during on the
research topic “Linguistics Human Rights of Minorities: A Case Study of Balochi Language in Education is
Lyari Karachi, Pakistan” under the supervision and co-supervision of Dr. Ambreen Shahryar and
Dr. Habibullah Pathan be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his M.S. thesis for final
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.07 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of
Ms. Chahat Batool, (18S-MS-EngL-19), research student for M.S in English Linguistics
during her repeat Final seminar.
and External and Internal Experts regarding the repeat final seminar delivered on 08.11.2021 by
Ms. Chahat Batool, (18S-MS-EngL-19), research student for M.S in English Linguistics during on the
research topic “Linguistics Landscape of Language Visibility of Larkana City, Sindh, Pakistan” under the
supervision and co-supervision of Dr. Habibullah Pathan and Mr. Waqar Ali Shah be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to submit her M.S. thesis for final examination subject to condition that the
suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by
the student in the thesis.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.08 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Fayaz Ahmed
Chandio, (20S-MS-EngL-26), research student for M.S in English Linguistics during his
initial seminar.
and External and Internal Experts regarding the initial seminar delivered on 08.11.2021 by
Mr. Fayaz Ahmed Chandio, (20S-MS-EngL-26), research student for M.S in English Linguistics be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “An
Investigation of Challenges Faced by English Language Teachers in Implementing Outcome Based
Education (OBE)s in Engineering Universes of Sindh” under the supervision of Dr. Habibullah Pathan
subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal
Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.09 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Uroosa Maqsood, 20 ME IT 03, ME
student in Information Technology during her Initial Seminar.
Ms. Uroosa Maqsood Roll No. 20 ME IT 03, ME student in Information Technology be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Twitter Mining based
Forecasting of Crypto Currency Using Sentimental Analysis of Tweets” under the supervision and
co-supervision of Dr. Faheem Yar and Dr. Shahnawaz Talpur subject to condition that the suggestions /
observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in
the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.10 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Mehak Fatima, 19 ME CSN 01, ME
student in Communication Systems & Networks during her Final Seminar.
Ms. Mehak Fatima Roll No. 19 ME CSN 01, ME student in Communication Systems & Networks during on
the research topic “Analyzing the health routine of COVID-19 Quarantined patients using AI and IOT”
under the supervision of Engr. Nafeesa Bohra be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit her
ME thesis for final examination subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB
members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the thesis.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.11 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Rahima Memon, 19 ME SE 16, ME
student in Software Engineering during her Final Seminar.
Ms. Rahima Memon Roll No. 19 ME SE 16, ME student in Software Engineering during on the researc h
topic “Identification of growth stages of crops using smart phone images and machine learning” under
the supervision and co-supervisor of Dr. Mohsin Ali Memon and Dr. Naeem Mahoto be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to submit her ME thesis for final examination subject to condition that the
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.12 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Mahlaka Abbas, 19 ME SE 07, ME
student in Software Engineering during her Initial Seminar.
Ms. Mahlaka Abbas Roll No. 19 ME SE 07, ME student in Software Engineering be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Analyzing Temperature and
Rainfall effect on crop yield using Data Mining” under the supervision and co-supervision of
Dr. Sania Bhatti and Engr. Areej Fatemah subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the
ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.13 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Usman Ali Roll No. 19 ME SE 11, ME
student in Software Engineering during his Initial Seminar.
Mr. Usman Ali Roll No.19 ME SE 11, ME student in Software Engineering be APPROVED and the student
be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Phishing Detection for Covid-19 them
based Email and Web Links using Machine Learning” under the supervision and co-supervision of
Dr. Isma Farah and Dr. Qasim Ali subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB
members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.14 (b)
o consider and approve the recommendations given by the members of the Advanced
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Roshan Roll No. 20 ME SE 05, ME
student in Software Engineering during his Initial Seminar.
Mr. Roshan Roll No. 20 ME SE 05, ME student in Software Engineering be APPROVED and the student be
allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Low Resolution Images Based Recognition
Animal Species in Pakistan using Machine Learning” under the supervision and co-supervision of
Dr. Sania Bhatti and Engr. Sadaqat Ali subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the
ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.15 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Tahmina Naz Roll No. 19 ME IT 17,
ME student in Information Technology during her Initial Seminar.
Ms. Tahmina Naz Roll No. 19 ME IT 17, ME student in Information Technology be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Malicious URL Detection for
Secure-Web” under the supervision and co-supervision of Dr. Sanam Narejo and Dr. M. Moazzam
Jawaid.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.16 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Azhar Ali Roll No. 18 ME IT 02, ME
student in Information Technology during his Initial Seminar.
Mr. Azhar Ali Roll No.18 ME IT 02, ME student in Information Technology be APPROVED and the student
be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “A Hybrid Architecture Based and Deep
Learning for subject recognition for Autonomous Driving” under the supervision and co-supervision of
Dr. Sanam Narejo and Dr. Shahnawaz Talpur subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of
the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.17 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Asif Ali Roll No. 19 ME IT 18, ME
student in Information Technology during his Initial Seminar.
Mr. Asif Ali Roll No. 19 ME IT 18, ME student in Information Technology be APPROVED and the student
be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Forecasting Rain and temperature using
different state of art machine learning forecasting algorithm in Pakistan” under the supervision and
co-supervision of Dr. Shahnawaz Talpur and Dr. Mohsin Ali Memon subject to condition that the
the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.18 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Asif Zahoor Roll No. 19 ME ELP 08,
ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during his Final Seminar.

Mr. Asif Zahoor Roll No. 19 ME ELP 08, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during on the
research topic “Variable on time control scheme to achieve high efficiency for AC/DC critical conduction
Mode Buck Converter” under the supervision of Dr. Abdul Hakeem Memon and Dr. Z.A. Memon be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his ME thesis for final examination subject to
condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be
incorporated by the student in the thesis.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.19 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Kamran Ali,K 20S ME ELP 04, ME
student in Electrical Power Engineering during his Initial Seminar.
Mr. Kamran Ali Roll No.K20S ME ELP 04, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Frequency and voltage control
of Micro grid in Island mode by using particle swarm optimization (PSO)” under the supervision and
co-supervision of Dr. Mazhar Hussain and Dr. Tuqeer A. Jummani subject to condition that the
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.20 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Abdul Basit Roll No. 19 ME ELP 17,
ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during his Initial Seminar.
Mr. Abdul Basit Roll No. 19 ME ELP 17, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Comparative analysis of
Modulation Schemes for modular Multi Level converter” under the supervision and co-supervision of Dr.
M.A. Mahar and Dr. A. S. Larik subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.21 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Arif Hussain Roll No. 19 ME ELP 21,
Mr. Arif Hussain Roll No. 19 ME ELP 21, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Transient Response
Improvement of Fly Back Converter through Sliding Mode Controller” under the supervision of
Dr. Anwar Ali Sahito subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and
External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.22 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Noor Jahan Roll No.20 ME ELP 25,
ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during her Initial Seminar.
Ms. Noor Jahan Roll No. 20 ME ELP 25, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Techno-economic Assessment
of Biomass Energy to Mitigate Power Shortage of Hyderabad Sindh” under the supervision and
co-supervision of Dr. Mahesh Kumar and Dr. Aamir Mahmood Soomro subject to condition that the
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.23 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Ghazala Gulshan, K20 ME ELP 09,
ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during her Initial Seminar.

Ms. Ghazala Gulshan Roll No. K20 ME ELP 09, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED
and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Improvement of Voltage
Stability in AC Distribution Networks by Optimized Control of Converter” under the supervision and
co-supervision of Dr. Sajjad Hussain Qazi and Dr. Mazhar Hussain subject to condition that the
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.24 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Muhammad Imran, K20S ME ELP 08,
\

Mr. Muhammad Imran Roll No. K20S ME ELP 08, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Parameter
Extraction of Photovoltaic Cell using Swarm Intelligence Base Optimization Technique” under the
supervision and co-supervision of Dr. MazharHussain and Dr. Tuquuer A. Jumani subject to condition
that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be
incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.25 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Wahib Khalid Roll No. 19 ME ELP 55,
Mr. Wahib Khalid Roll No. 19 ME ELP 55, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Transient Analysis of Modular
Multi level converter using different modulation schemes” under the supervision and co-supervision of
Dr. Abdul Hakeem Memon and Dr. Z.A. Memon subject to condition that the suggestions / observations
of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.26 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Tayyaba Abbasi, 20 ME ESE 13, ME
student in Electronic Systems Engineering during her Initial Seminar.

Ms. Tayyaba Abbasi Roll No. 20 ME ESE 13, ME student in Electronic Systems Engineering be APPROVED
and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Discrete Time Slot Analysis
of Multi-server Based Priority System” under the supervision of Dr. Wajiha Shah subject to condition
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.27 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Shahzad Mehmood, 20 ME ESE 02,
ME student in Electronic Systems Engineering during his Initial Seminar.
Mr. Shahzad Mehmood Roll No. 20 ME ESE 02, ME student in Electronic Systems Engineering be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Comparative
Analysis Cotton Leaf Disease Detection using ML” under the supervision and co-supervision of
Dr. Farida Memon and and Dr. Arbab Nighat subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of
the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.28 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Amir Ahmed Qazi, 18 ME MECH 07,
ME student in Mechatronics Engineering during his Final Seminar.
Mr. Amir Ahmed Qazi Roll No. 18 ME MECH 07, ME student in Mechatronics Engineering during on the
research topic “Comparison of Fault Detection Techniques for Induction Motor” under the supervision of
Dr. Jawaid Daudpoto be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his ME thesis for final
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.29 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Noorain Mukhtiar Roll No.
19 ME ESE 05, ME student in Electronic Systems Engineering during her Final Seminar.
Ms. Noorain Mukhtiar Roll No. 19 ME ESE 05, ME student in Electronic Systems Engineering during on
the research topic “Railway track condition Monitoring with ABA Methodology by using smart IMU
Sensors” under the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. B.S. Chowdhary and Dr. Tanweer Hussain be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit her ME thesis for final examination subject to
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.30 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Sarang Karim (16 PHD IICT 04) PhD
scholar in Electronic Engineering during his second progress Seminar (PhD).
Resolved that the PhD 2ndProgressive Seminar delivered on 03.110.2021 by Mr. Sarang Karim
(16 PHD IICT 04) PhD scholar in Electronic Engineering on his research topic “Reliable Data Transfer in 3D
Underwater Sensor Networks” under the supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Fasial Karim Shaikh
& Dr. B.S. Chowdhry was found SATISFACTORY. He be allowed to carry out research work subject to
condition that the suggestions / observations of ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.31 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Abdul Hameed Soomro (18 PHD IICT
21) PhD scholar in Electrical Engineering during his second progress Seminar (PhD).
Resolved that the PhD 2ndProgressive Seminar delivered on 03.110.2021 by Mr. Abdul Hameed Soomro
(18 PHD IICT 21) PhD scholar in Electrical Engineering on his research topic “Design of Sliding Mode
Controller for Matrix Converter Based Dynamic Voltage Restorer to Mitigate Village Disturbances” under
the supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. A.S. Larik and Dr. M. Mahar were found
UN-SATISFACTORY. He has to deliver his repeat PhD 2 nd Progressive Seminar in the light of suggestions /
observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts. Also comments of Experts and
ASRB members are communicated to the student and his supervisor to incorporate in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.32 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Syed Qazi Shameel Udin, 20 ME CIE01,
ME student in Computer and Information Engineering during his Final Seminar.
Syed Qazi Shameel Udin Roll No. 20 ME CIE01, ME student in Computer and Information Engineering
during on the research topic “Design and Development of Networks Intrusion Detection System for
Detection of Denial-of- service attacks in DHCP” under the supervision & co-supervision of
Dr. Faheem Yar and Dr. Shahnawaz be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his ME thesis
for final examination subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and
External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the thesis.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.33 (b)

Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Naveen Kumar Roll No. 18 ME
CIE12, ME student in Computer and Information Engineering during his Final Seminar.
Mr. Naveen Kumar Roll No. 18 ME CIE12, ME student in Computer and Information Engineering during
on the research topic “Double Channel CNN based Tomato Plant Leaf Disease Detection” under the
supervision & co-supervision of Dr. M. Ahsan Ansari and Dr. Shahnawaz be APPROVED and the student
be allowed to submit his ME thesis for final examination subject to condition that the suggestions /
the thesis.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.34 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Qurat ul Ain Roll No. 20 ME CIE 10,
ME student in Computer and Information Engineering during her Initial Seminar.
Ms. Qurat ul Ain Roll No. 20 ME CIE 10, ME student in Computer and Information Engineering be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic
“Inhomogeneous Image Segmentation using Hybrid Active Contour driven by Saliency Detection” under
the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. Shahnawaz Talpur and Dr. Asif Aziz Memon subje ct to condition
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.35 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Sapna Kumari Roll No. 20 ME SE 01,
ME student in Software Engineering during her Repeat Initial Seminar.
and External and Internal Experts regarding the repeat initial seminar delivered on 23.11.2021 by
Ms. Sapna Kumari Roll No. 20 ME SE01, ME student in Software Engineering be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Bibliometric Analysis Contribution
of Pakistani Female Research in ICT Field” under the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. Sania Bhatti and
Dr. Mohsin Ali Memon subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members
and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.36 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Mahanoor Roll No. 19 ME IT 10, ME
student in Information Technology during her Initial Seminar.
Ms. Mahanoor Roll No. 19 ME IT 10, ME student in Information Technology be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Sparse Deep Learning &Hyper
Spectral Image Classification” under the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. Bushra Naz and
Dr. Shahnawaz Talpur subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.37 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Naz Roll No. 18 ME IT07, ME
student in Information Technology during her Final Seminar.
Ms. Naz Roll No. 18 ME IT07, ME student in Information Technology during on the researc h topic “A
Hybrid Learning Algorithm for Automatic MRI segmentation of Neurodegenerative Diseases” under the
supervision & co-supervision of Dr. M. Ahsan Ansari and Dr. Sanam Narejo be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to submit her ME thesis for final examination subject to condition that the
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.38 (b)
Mr. Mir Abdul Wahab, (19S-18S-ME-GHE-12), research student for ME in Geotechnical &
Highway Engineering during his Final seminar.
Mr. Mir Abdul Wahab, (19S-18S-ME-GHE-12), ME student in Geotechnical & Highway Engineering
during on the research topic “Development Trip Models for Educational Institutes of Hyderabad Sindh”
under the supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Agha Fasial Habib and Prof. Dr. Naeem Aziz Memon
be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his ME thesis for final examination subject to
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.39 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Imran Khan Roll No. 20 ME ELP 31,

Mr. Imran Khan Roll No. 20 ME ELP 31, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Analysis of Jamrao Canal for
Potential of Hybrid Photovoltaic/Hydrokinetic System” under the supervision & co-supervision of
Dr. Anwar Ali Sahito and Dr. Ali Asghar Memon subject to condition that the suggestions / observations
of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.40 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Ikram Ali Roll No.K20 ME ELP 03, ME
Mr. Ikram Ali Roll No. K20 ME ELP 03, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “ Comparative Performance Analysis
of Conventional and Modular Multilevel: A research on solar based Application” under the supervision &
co-supervision of Dr. Mazhar Hussain and Dr. Aamir Mahmood Soomro subject to condition that the
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.41 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Halar Zameer, K20 ME ELP 10, ME
(ASRB) and External and Internal Experts regarding the initial seminar delivered on 24.11.2021 by
Mr. Halar Zameer Roll No. K20 ME ELP 10, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering on the research
topic “Excitation Control Of Synchronous Generator Connected With Infinite Bus Bar System Based On
Artificial Intelligence Technique” under the supervision of Dr. Mazhar Hussain and Dr. Ali Asghar Memon
were found UN-SATISFACTORY. He has to deliver his repeat initial seminar in the light of suggestions /
observations of the ASRB members and Experts. Also comments of external and Internal Experts and
ASRB members are communicated to the student and his supervisor to incorporate in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.42 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Veer Bhan Roll No. K18 ME ELP 21,
ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during his Final Seminar.

(ASRB) and External and Internal Experts regarding the final seminar delivered on 24.11.2021 by
Mr. Veer Bhan Roll No. K18 ME ELP 21, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering on the research topic
“Damping of Oscillations of Guddu Thermal Power Station using Power System Stabilizer (PSS)” under
the supervision of Dr. Ashfaque A. Hashmani and Dr. Abdul Hakeem Memon were found
UN-SATISFACTORY. He has to deliver his repeat final seminar in the light of suggestions / observations
of the ASRB members and Experts. Also comments of external and Internal Experts and ASRB members
are communicated to the student and his supervisor to incorporate in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.43 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Junaid Ali Roll No.
19 ME ELP 33, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during his Final Seminar.
Mr. Junaid Ali Roll No.19 ME ELP 33, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during on the research
topic “Simulation Modeling of Modular Multilevel Converter” under the supervision & co-supervision of
Dr. Abdul Hakeem Memon and Dr. Z. A. Memon be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his
ME thesis for final examination.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.44 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Maqsood Ahmed Roll No. 19 ME ELP
37, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during his Final Seminar.
Mr. Maqsood Ahmed Roll No. 19 ME ELP 37, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering on the research
topic “Simulation Modeling and Performance Investigation of Cross-Switched T-Type Multilevel Inverter”
under the supervision of Dr. M. A. Mahar were found UN-SATISFACTORY. He has to deliver his repeat
final seminar in the light of suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and Experts. Also
comments of external and Internal Experts and ASRB members are communicated to the student and
his supervisor to incorporate in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.45 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Aneeqa Sattar, 20 ME ELP 59, ME
student in Electrical Power Engineering during her Final Seminar.

Ms. Aneeqa Sattar Roll No. 20 ME ELP 59, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering during on the
research topic “Development of Standalone Solar Energy Harvesting System with Cascaded H-Bridge
Sub-Multilevel Inverter.” under the supervision of Dr. M. A. Mahar be APPROVED and the student be
allowed to submit her ME thesis for final examination.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.46 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Mahwish Roll No.20 ME ELP 01, ME
student in Electrical Power Engineering during her Final Seminar.
Ms. Mahwish Roll No. 20 ME ELP 01, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering on the research topic
“Integration and Performance Investigation of Multilevel Inverter with Half Bridge and Developed H
Bridge Configurations” under the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. M. A. Mahar and
Dr. Sohail Khokhar were found UN-SATISFACTORY. She has to deliver her repeat final seminar in the
light of suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and Experts. Also comments of external and
Internal Experts and ASRB members are communicated to the student and her supervisor to incorporate
in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.47 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Junaid Abbasi Roll No. 20 ME ELP 28,
Mr. Junaid Abbasi Roll No. 20 ME ELP 28, ME student in Electrical Power Engineering be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Techno-Economic Evaluation
of Storage Techniques of DC Micro Grid for Rural Health Care Systems” under the supervision &
co-supervision of Dr. Aamir Mahmood Soomro and Dr. Mahesh Kumar subject to condition that the
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.48 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Zohaib Ahmed Roll No. 20 ME IT 08,
ME student in Information Technology during his Initial Seminar.

(ASRB) and External and Internal Experts regarding the initial seminar delivered on 24.11.2021 by
Mr. Zohaib Ahmed Roll No. 20 ME IT 08, ME student in Information Technology on the research topic
“Deep Learning And HSIs Classification” under the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. Bushra Naz and
Dr. B. S. Chowdhary were found UN-SATISFACTORY. He has to deliver his repeat initial seminar in the
light of suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and Experts. Also comments of external and
Internal Experts and ASRB members are communicated to the student and his supervisor to incorporate
in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.49 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Muhammad Raza Shaikh Roll No.
19 ME CSN 03, ME student in Communication Systems & Networks during his Final
Seminar.
Mr. Muhammad Raza Shaikh Roll No.19 ME CSN 03, ME student in Communication Systems & Networks
during on the research topic “Design & Development of Virtual Tested for Vulnerability Assessment of
SDN Based Network” under the supervision of Dr. Faheem Yar Khuhawar be APPROVED and the student
be allowed to submit his ME thesis for final examination subject to condition that the suggestions /
the thesis.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.50 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Saira Parveen, 20 ME CSN 11, ME
student in Communication Systems & Networks during her Final Seminar.
Ms. Saira Parveen Roll No. 20 ME CSN 11, ME student in Communication Systems & Networks on the
research topic “Induction Motor Fault Detection and Classification using IRT” under the supervision of
Dr. Tanweer Hussain and Engr. Dileep Kumar were found UN-SATISFACTORY. She has to deliver her
repeat final seminar in the light of suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and Experts. Also
her supervisor to incorporate in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.51 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Umrah Zadi Roll No. 19 ME IT02, ME
student in Information Technology during her Final Seminar.

Ms. Umrah Zadi Roll No. 19 ME IT02, ME student in Information Technology on the research topic
“Indigenous Analysis and Forecast of COVID-19 using Machine Learning Methods” under the supervision
& co-supervision of Dr. Qasim Ali and Dr. Isma Farah be APPROVED and the student be allowed to
submit her ME thesis for final examination subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of
the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the thesis.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.52 (b)
Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Saqib Hussain, 19 ME TLEM 02, ME
student in Telecommunication Engineering and Management during his Final Seminar.
Mr. Saqib Hussain Roll No. 19 ME TLEM 02, ME student in Telecommunication Engineering and
Management on the research topic “Towards Automated Recognition of Schizophrenia from EEG
Signal” under the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. Zafi Shehran Shah and Dr. Nasrullah Pirzada be
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.53 (b)
Studies & Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Ms. Komal Memon (18-PhD-IICT-13), PhD
Scholar in Telecommunication Engineering during her repeat Initial seminar (PhD).
Resolved that the PhD repeat Initial Seminar delivered on 30.11.2021 by Ms. Komal Memon
(18-PhD-IICT-13), PhD Scholar in Telecommunication Engineering on her research topic “WSN Based
Precision Agriculture and Crop Management System” under the supervision & co-supervisions of
Dr. Fahim Aziz Umrani and Dr. Zafi Shahran, Dr. AttiyaBaqai was found SATISFACTORY. She be allowed
to carry out research work subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of ASRB members
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.54 (b)
Studies &Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Arsalan Shaikh,
(18F-MS-ENVE-23), research Student of MS (ENVE) during his final seminar

Mr. Arsalan Shaikh, (18F-MS-ENVE-23), research Student of MS (ENVE) during on the research topic
“Identification and Characterization of the Fungi in Bio Films Formed on Different Pipe Material of
Drinking Water Distribution System” under the supervision and co-supervision of
Prof. Dr. Rasool Bux Mahar & Dr. Tanveer Ahmed be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit
his MS thesis for final examination subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB
members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the thesis.
(Director, USPCASW)
ITEM No.55 (b)
Studies &Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Aamir Hussain,
(19F-MS-ENVE-07), research Student of MS (ENVE) during his initial seminar
Mr. Aamir Hussain, (19F-MS-ENVE-07), research Student of MS (ENVE) be APPROVED and the student
be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Pre-Treatment of Brown Algae for
Enhancing Biogas Production in Anaerobic Digestion” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Zubair Ahmed
and Dr. Naveed Ahmed subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members
(Director, USPCASW)
ITEM No.56 (b)
Studies &Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of
Mr. Muhammad Aamir (18F-MS-WASH-23), research Student of MS (WASH) during his
final seminar
Mr. Muhammad Aamir (18F-MS-WASH-23), research Student of MS (WASH) during on the research
topic “Fluoride Level in Drinking Water Sources and Prevalence of Dental Fluorosis in School Children of
District Tharparkar, Sindh” under the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. Muhammad Rizwan and
Dr. Jamil Ahmed be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his MS thesis for final examination
subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal
Experts be incorporated by the student in the thesis.
(Director, USPCASW)
ITEM No.57 (b)
Studies &Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Ms. Asiya Aman
(19F-MS-WASH-14), research Student of MS (WASH) during her initial seminar

Ms. Asiya Aman (19F-MS-WASH-14), research Student of MS (WASH) be APPROVED and the student be
allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “To Determine the Efficiency of Bio Char (Pine
Wood) Functionalized with Mg/Al Layer Double Hydroxides for the Removal of Meropenem Antibiotic
from Aqueous Solution” under the supervision of Dr. Naveed Ahmed subject to condition that the
(Director, USPCASW)
ITEM No.58 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal / External Experts in favour of Mr. Sartaj-Ul-Nabi,
(19S-ME-CM-05), research Student for ME in Construction Management his Initial
seminar.
Mr. Sartaj-Ul-Nabi, (19S-ME-CM-05), research Student for ME in Construction Management be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “In Deification
of Risk Factors Affecting the Workers Health & Construction Productivity: A Post Pandemic Analysis”
under the supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Nafees Ahmed Memon and Engr. Shabir Ahmed
Khahro subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and
Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.59 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Kanwar Ram,
(20S-ME-CE-16), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering his Initial seminar.
Mr. Kanwar Ram, (20S-ME-CE-16), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Enhancing the Implantation of
Practices Related to Conceptual Phase for Improving Construction Productivity” under the supervision &
co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Nafees Ahmed Memon and Dr. Aftab Hameed Memon subject to condition
(Director, PGS)
TEM No.60 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Jazib Bashir,
seminar.

Mr. Jazib Bashir, (19S-ME-CM-25), research Student for ME in Construction Management be APPROVED
and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “A Framework to Improve
the Construction Productivity in Public Sector Building Project of Sindh” under the supervision and
co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Nafees Ahmed Memon and Engr. Anis Ahmed Vighio subject to condition that
the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated
by the student in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.61 (b)
Mr. Zubair Ahmed, (19S-ME-CM-14), research Student for ME in Construction
Management his Initial seminar.
Mr. Zubair Ahmed, (19S-ME-CM-14), research Student for ME in Construction Management be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Assessing the
Effect of E-Procurement on Supply Chain Performance in Construction Industry of Pakistan” under the
supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Nafees Ahmed Memon and Engr. Anis Ahmed Vighio subject to
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.62 (b)
Mr. Muhammad Hamza, (20S-ME-GHE-02), research Student for ME in Geotechnical &
Highway Engineering his Initial seminar.
Mr. Muhammad Hamza, (20S-ME-GHE-02), research Student for ME in Geotechnical & Highway
Engineering be APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic
“Effect of Hot Storage Stability of Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen on Mechanical Properties of Hot Mix
Asphalt” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Naeem Aziz Memon subject to condition that the suggestions
/ observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student
in the study.
(Director, PGS)
EM No.63 (b)
Mr. Khair Muhammad, (20S-ME-GHE-05), research Student for ME in Geotechnical &

Mr. Khair Muhammad, (20S-ME-GHE-05), research Student for ME in Geotechnical & Highway
Engineering be APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic
“Numerical Modelling of the Behavior of Shallow Foundations on the Liquefiable Soil Treated with
Jet-Grounded Columns” under the supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Almani and
Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and
External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.64 (b)
Mr. FahadHussain, (19S-ME-GHE-13), research Student for ME in Geotechnical &

Mr. FahadHussain, (19S-ME-GHE-13), research Student for ME in Geotechnical & Highway Engineering
be APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “The
Behaviors of Shallow Foundation on the Liquefiable Soil Reinforced with Synthetic Fiber” under the
supervision & co-supervision of Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Almani and Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar subject to
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.65 (b)
Mr. Shahbaz Khan, (19S-ME-GHE-03), research Student for ME in Geotechnical &
Mr. Shahbaz Khan,(19S-ME-GHE-03),research Student for ME in Geotechnical & Highway Engineering be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “ Effect of Sea
Water on Compaction Properties of Coastal Soil” under the supervision & co-supervision of
Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Almani and Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar subject to condition that the suggestions /
the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.66 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Shehzad Gul,
(K19S-ME-CE-10), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering his Initial seminar.

Mr. Shehzad Gul, (K19S-ME-CE-10), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Mechanical Evaluation of
Rubberized Concrete Incorporating Rice Husk Ash as Supplementary Cementitious Material” under the
supervision & co-supervision of Dr. Muhammad Jaffar Memon and Engr. Ashfaque Ahmed Jhatial subject
to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts
be incorporated by the student in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.67 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Faisal Rasool,
(19S-ME-STE-09), research Student for ME in Structural Engineering his Initial seminar.
Mr. Faisal Rasool, (19S-ME-STE-09), research Student for ME in Structural Engineering be APPROVED
and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Assessing the Green
Building Parameters & Suggesting Improvements: Case Study of Civil Department MUET, Jamshoro”
under the supervision & co-supervision of Engr. Rabinder Kumar & Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar subject to
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.68 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Ali Mujtaba,
seminar.
Mr. Ali Mujtaba, (20S-ME-CM-08), research Student for ME in Construction Management be APPROVED
and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Frame Work to Reduce
the Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Industry of Pakistan” under the supervision & co-supervision of
Prof. Dr. Tauha Hussain Ali and Engr. Anis Ahmed Vighio subject to condition that the suggestions /
the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.69 (b)
Mr. Abdul Shakoor, (K19S-ME-CE-08), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering his
Initial seminar.

Mr. Abdul Shakoor, (K19S-ME-CE-08), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “GIS & Mathematical Model-
Based Groundwater Quality Assessment of Taluka Kingri, District, Khairpur, Sindh” under the supervision
& co-supervision of Dr. Ghulam Shabir Solangi and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Munir Babar subject to
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.70 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Mir Turab Ali,
(K19S-18S-ME-CE-01), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering his Initial seminar.
Mr. Mir Turab Ali, (K19S-18S-ME-CE-01), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering on the research
topic “Development of Concrete Paver Blocks Containing Fly Ash & Coal Bottom Ash” under the
supervision Dr. Sajjad Ali Mangi were found UN-SATISFACTORY. He has to deliver his repeat final
seminar in the light of suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and Experts. Also comments of
external and Internal Experts and ASRB members are communicated to the student and his supervisor to
incorporate in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.71 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Junaid Ali,
(K19S-ME-CE-05), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering his Initial seminar.
Mr. Junaid Ali, (K19S-ME-CE-05), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Strength Performance of Cement
Mortor using Rice Husk Ash & Waste Glass Powder as Cementitious Materials” under the supervision
Dr. Sajjad Ali Mangi subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and
External and Internal Experts be incorporated by the student in the study and complete filling the
research proposal of proforma.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.72 (b)
Mr. Ubedullah Shaikh, (18S-ME-CE-04), research student for ME in Civil Engineering
during his Final seminar.

Mr. Ubedullah Shaikh, (18S-ME-CE-04), research student for ME in Civil Engineering on the research
topic “Evaluation of Irrigation Water Delivery System at Secondary Level: A Case of Sindh Waah
Distributaries at Shaikapur” under the supervision & co-supervision Prof. Dr. Khalifa Qasim Laghari and
Prof. Dr. Shafi Muhammad Kori be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his ME thesis for
final examination subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.73 (b)
Mr. Allah Bachayo, (18S-ME-STE-06), research student for ME in Structural Engineering
during his Final seminar.
Mr. Allah Bachayo, (18S-ME-STE-06), research student for ME in Structural Engineering on the research
topic “Duck Weed used as a Water Reducing Agent in Concrete” under the supervision
Prof. Dr. Fareed Ahmed Memon be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his ME thesis for
final examination subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.74 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Ali Raza,
(20S-ME-STE-14), research student for ME in Structural Engineering during his Final
seminar.
Mr. Ali Raza, (20S-ME-STE-14), research student for ME in Structural Engineering on the research topic
“Effect of Silica Fume & Fly Ash Cementitious Material on Properties of Autoclave Aerated Concrete”
under the supervision & co-supervision Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar and Engr. Samar Hussain Rizvi be
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.75 (b)

Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Sanaullah, (20S-
ME-STE-05), research student for ME in Structural Engineering during his Final seminar.
Mr. Sanaullah, (20S-ME-STE-05), research student for ME in Structural Engineering on the research topic
“Properties of Concrete using Coal Botton Ash of Mach as Partial Replacement of Sand” under the
supervision & co-supervision Engr. Samar Hussain Rizwi and Prof. Dr. Aneel Kumar be APPROVED and
the student be allowed to submit his ME thesis for final examination subject to condition that the
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.76 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Usama Imad,
(18S-PhD-CE-01), research Student for PhD in Civil Engineering his Initial seminar.
Mr. Usama Imad, (18S-PhD-CE-01), research Student for PhD in Civil Engineering be APPROVED and the
student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “ Development of Indigo Dye-House
Wastewater Treatment Simulator (IDWTS) & its Recovery” under the supervision & co-supervision of
Prof. Dr. Rasool Bux Mahar and Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed Pathan subject to condition that the suggestions /
the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.77 (b)
Mr. Adnan Ahmed, (K18S-ME-CE-09), research student for ME in Civil Engineering during
his Final seminar.
Mr. Adnan Ahmed, (K18S-ME-CE-09), research Student for ME in Civil Engineering on the research topic
“Causes of Cost Overrun of Projects in Pakistan” under the supervision and co-supervision
Engr. Dildar Ali Mangnejo and Dr. Samiullah Sohu were found UN-SATISFACTORY. He has to deliver his
repeat final seminar in the light of suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and Experts. Also
his supervisor to incorporate in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.78 (b)

Studies & Research Board in favour of Mr. Amjad Ali Pathan, (13-PhD-STE-01), PhD
Research Student in Structural Engineering during his 1 st Progressive seminar.
Resolved that the PhD 1st Progressive Seminar delivered on 01.11.2021 by Mr. Amjad Ali Pathan,
(13-PhD-STE-01), PhD Research Student in Structural Engineering on his research topic “Study of
Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Chloride Environment” under the supervision &
co-supervision of Dr. Sajjad Ali Mangi and Prof. Dr. Abdul Sami Qureshi were found UN-SATISFACTORY.
He has to deliver his repeat 1 st Progressive Seminar in the light of suggestions / observations of the ASRB
members. Also comments of ASRB members are communicated to the student and her supervisor to
incorporate in the study.
(Director, PGS)
ITEM No.79 (b)
Studies & Research Board (ASRB) in favour of Mr. Asadullah Solangi (19-PhD-IICT-05),
PhD Scholar in Electrical Engineering during his repeat Initial seminar (PhD).
(ASRB) and External and Internal Experts regarding the repeat initial seminar delivered on 30.11.2021 by
Mr. Asadullah Solangi (19-PhD-IICT-05), PhD Scholar in Electrical Engineering on the research topic
“Power Factor Improvement of AC/DC Bridgeless Buck PFC Converter” under the supervision &
co-supervisions of Dr. Abdul Hakeem Memon and Dr. Zubair A. Memon / Dr. Anwar Ali were found
UN-SATISFACTORY. He has to deliver his repeat initial seminar in the light of suggestions / observations
of the ASRB members and Experts. Also comments of external and Internal Experts and ASRB members
are communicated to the student and her supervisor to incorporate in the study.
(Director, IICT)
ITEM No.80 (b)
To consider & approve the recommendations given by Internal & External & members of
the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in Favor of Mr. Siraj Ahmed
(20-PhD-Env-01), PhD research student in Environmental Engineering during his repeat
Initial Seminar.
and External and Internal Experts regarding the repeat initial seminar delivered on 02.12.2021 by
Mr. Siraj Ahmed (20-PhD-Env-01), PhD research student in Environmental Engineering be APPROVED
and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Removal of Emerging
Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Wastewater using Native Microalgae” under the supervision &
co-supervision of Dr. Muhammad Rizwan, Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon and Dr. Ghulam Mujtaba subject
to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB members and External and Internal Experts
be incorporated by the student in the study. (Director, IEEM)
ITEM No.81 (b)
To consider & approve the recommendations given by Internal & External & members of
the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) in Favor of Mr. Hamza Baloch
(18S-ME-EEE-03), M.E Student in Energy & Environmental Engineering during his final
Seminar.
Mr. Hamza Baloch (18S-ME-EEE-03), M.E Student in Energy & Environmental Engineering on the
research topic “Enhancement of Biogas Production from Fixed Dome Biogas Plant through Recycling of
Digested Slurry” under the supervision & co-supervision of Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon and
Engr. Barkatullah Kandhro be APPROVED and the student be allowed to submit his ME thesis for final
(Director, IEEM)
ITEM No.82 (b)
Studies & Research Board and Internal/External Experts in favour of Mr. Sajid Ali,
(18S-ME-EEE-01), research Student for ME in Energy &Environmental Engineering during
his Initial seminar.
Mr. Sajid Ali, (18S-ME-EEE-01), research Student for ME in Energy &Environmental Engineering be
APPROVED and the student be allowed to carry out research work on the research topic “Identification
and Characterization of Pollutants Load of Effluent from Edible Oil Industry and Treatment through
Electro-Coagulation” under the supervision & co-supervision of Engr. Azizullah Channa and
Dr. Sheeraz Ahmed Memon subject to condition that the suggestions / observations of the ASRB
(Director, IEEM)
1. The minutes of the 177th meeting of ASRB will be declared on 10.12.2021.

2. The action taken on the decisions of 177 th meeting of ASRB may be reported to the Secretary of
ASRB by 16.12.2021.
3. The seminars of PhD students will be conduct on last week of December, 2021.
4. The items for 178th meeting of ASRB may be sent to the Secretary of ASRB by the 22.12.2021
5. The 178th meeting of ASRB will be held on 04.01.2022.
The meeting ended with the vote of thanks to the chair.
[
Prof. Dr. Syed Feroz Shah
Submitted for Approval
Vice-Chancellor

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F MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Internal office memo FRM-001/01/QSP-006

INFO.ONLY ROUTINE URGENT IMMEDIATE

From: Secretary of ASRB All the Members of Advanced

1. Prof. Dr. M.A. Unar, Chair

7. Prof. Dr. Arabella Bhutto, Member

8. Prof. Dr. Kamran Ansari Member

ITEM No.02 (a)

ITEM No.03 (a)

Sr. #. Internal Experts External Experts

03. Prof. Dr. Hainian Wang

Sr. #. Internal Experts External Experts

Ir. Dr. Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi

RESOLUTION No.177.08 (a)

INTERNAL EXPERTS EXTERNAL EXPERTS

01. Dr. Izhar Mothal Jaskani Dr. Bahtiyar Unver

03. Dr. Khan Muhammad

Sr. #. Internal Experts External Experts

01. Prof. Dr. Shahid Maqsood Dr. Muhammad Jamaluddin Thaheem

02. Dr. Waseem Ahmed Dr. Meseret

Sr.# Name of Students Supervisor (s) ` Research Title

ITEM No.14 (a)

Sr.# Name of Students Supervisor (s) ` Research Title

RESOLUTION No. 177.18

RESOLUTION No. 177.19 (a

Sr. External Experts Internal Experts

01. Dr. Ramani Kannan Dr. Danish Hussain

02. Dr. Zubin Jacob Dr. Muhammad Hassan

03. Dr. Pietro Asinari

Sr. External Experts Internal Experts

01. Dr. Manzoor Ahmed Khoja, Shakeel Ahmed

02. Dr. Jichao Jiao Dr. Abdullah Lakhan

Sr.# Name of Students Supervisor (s) ` Research Title

ITEM No.27 (a)

RESOLUTION No. 177.27 (a)

INTERNAL EXPERTS EXTERNAL EXPERTS

RESOLUTION No. 177.29 (a)

Sr. #. External Experts

01. Dr. Jie Wang

02. Dr. Dahaman Ishak

Sr. #. Foreign Experts

01. PROF. DR. WAN MOHD ASHRI BIN WAN DAUD

02. PRPF. DR. SUZANAYUSUP

RESOLUTION No. 177.35 (a)

RESOLUTION No. 177.39 (a)

RESOLUTION No. 177.41 (a)

RESOLUTION No. 177.42 (a)

ITEM No.4 (a)

RESOLUTION No. 177.44 (a)

Sr. External Experts Internal Experts

01. Dr. Raúl Muñoz Torre Prof. Dr. Naveed Ramzan

02. Prof. Dr. Kangle LV Prof. Dr. Saima Yasin

03. Dr. Tajammal Munir Dr. Abdul Qadeer Dayo

RESOLUTION No. 177.18 (b)

RESOLUTION No. 177.23 (b)

RESOLUTION No. 177.24 (b)

RESOLUTION No. 177.26 (b)

ITEM No.33 (b)

RESOLUTION No. 177.39 (b)

RESOLUTION No. 177.42 (b)

RESOLUTION No. 177.45 (b)

RESOLUTION No. 177.48 (b)