Directorate of Postgraduate Studies

The Directorate of Postgraduate Studies was established at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in 2017 under the directorship of Prof. Dr. Asif Ali Shah. In 2018, the university launched MS and PhD programs in Chemical Engineering and Electronics Engineering. Following the success of these programs, the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies expanded its offerings to include MS and Ph.D. programs in several fields, including Industrial Engineering and Management, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, and Telecommunication Engineering in successive years. The programs offering further expanded by launching the MS and PhD programs of Computer Engineering and Environmental Engineering. This year a new program of MS landscape Architecture is also launched. Currently, the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies has over 100 registered students across all programs. Notably, the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies has graduated over 50 MS students with theses completing their research work in various programs in a short span.

Program Offering:
The Directorate of Postgraduate Studies currently offers MS and PhD programs in the following areas
1. PhD Electronic Engineering
2. PhD Chemical Engineering
3. PhD Industrial Engineering
4. PhD Metallurgy & Materials Engineering
5. PhD Computer Engineering
6. PhD Environmental Engineering
7. ME Electronic Engineering
8. MS Chemical Engineering
9. MS Industrial Engineering & Management
10. MS Metallurgy & Materials Engineering
11. MS Computer Engineering
12. MS Environmental Engineering
13. MS Landscape Architecture


Advanced Studies & Research Board

The Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology operates in accordance with the University Statutes, serving as the academic body responsible for overseeing postgraduate studies and research activities. The Board consists of distinguished members as prescribed by the Statutes, including senior faculty and experts from relevant fields. It plays a pivotal role in evaluating research proposals, monitoring academic progress, and ensuring the quality and integrity of postgraduate programs. Meetings of the Board are held regularly each month to review and decide on academic matters, fostering a culture of research excellence within the University. Currently, the ASRB consists of following members:

i. Prof. Dr. Samreen Hussain, Chairperson Vice Chancellor, DUET, Karachi. Chairperson

ii. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zahid Tunio Dean, Faculty of CEET, DUET, Karachi. Member

iii. Prof. Dr. Rashid Mustafa Korai Dean, Faculty of PMC,

DUET, Karachi. Member iv. Prof. Dr. Yasira Naeem Pasha, Dean, Faculty of CARP, DUET, Karachi. Member

v. Prof. Dr. Azhar Iqbal, Dean, Faculty of BAS, DUET, Karachi. Member

vi. Prof. Dr. Atif Jamil, Dean Faculty of I&CS, DUET, Karachi. Member

vii. Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain Hulio Professor, Industrial Engineering and Management, DUET, Karachi Member

viii. Prof. Dr. Abdul Majeed Shar Professor, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, DUET, Karachi. Member

ix. Dr. Abdul Fatah Soomro, Assistant Professor, Energy and Environment Engineering, DUET, Karachi Member

x. Dr. Abdullah Raza Lakhan Associate Professor, Cyber Security, DUET, Kaarchi Member

xi. Dr. Arsalan Ansari, Associate Professor, Director Postgraduate Studies, DUET, Karachi. Member

People at Directorate of Postgraduate Studies

Dr. Arsalan Ansari                                        Director, Postgraduate Studies

Mr. Farrukh Hadi                                          Deputy Director, Postgraduate Studies

Mr. Syed Asad Raza Rizvi                          Public Relation Officer / Focal Person Postgraduate Studies

Mr. Sajid Ali Kalwar                                     Office Superintendent, Postgraduate Studies