imrankhan@giki.edu.pk
+92-938-281026-2543
G04-Faculty of Materials and Chemical Engineering /DSA office Administration Block

Dr. Muhammad Imran Khan

Associate Professor & Dean Student Affairs

      Qualifications

  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
    University of Tsukuba, Japan-2013
    (MEXT PhD Research Scholarship Recipient from Government of Japan)
  • MS in Materials Science and Engineering
    GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology-2007
    (Graduate Scholarship Recipient from GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology)
  • BS in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
    GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology-2000

    Current Research Focus

  • Nano-engineered Smart Materials for Energy & Biomedical Applications
  • High temperature Functional and Smart Materials
  • Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting and Thermal Management
  • Metallic Bioimplants and Biomaterials
  • High Entropy Alloys
  • Ti and TiNi based Shape memory and Superelastic Materials 
  • Advanced Characterization using TEM, SEM and AFM
  • Materials for Extreme Environment Conditions
  • Advanced Materials for Sustainable and Intelligent Systems

Academic and Professional Profile Summary

Dr. Muhammad Imran Khan is an experienced academic with over 15 years of teaching and research experience in Materials Science and Engineering. He obtained his BS in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering and MS in Materials Science and Engineering from GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan, and earned his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. His research interests include Shape Memory Alloys, Smart and Functional Materials, Biomaterials and High-Entropy Alloys. He has strong experimental expertise in alloy development, heat treatment, and advanced materials characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Thermal Analysis and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Dr. Khan has an established record of postgraduate research supervision and scholarly publications in reputable international journals, with a focus on functional and advanced materials. He is actively engaged with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in accreditation and quality enhancement activities and regularly serves as a reviewer for several prestigious international journals. Since 2018, he has also been serving as Dean of Student Affairs, overseeing student hostels, student societies, student discipline, welfare services, and major institutional events.

Professional Experience                           

  • Associate Professor       GIK Institute, Topi, Pakistan                July 2018               to Date 
  • Dean Student Affairs    GIK Institute, Topi, Pakistan                July 2018                to Date
  • Assistant Professor        GIK Institute, Topi, Pakistan                June 2013              July 2018
  • Research Associate        GIK Institute, Topi, Pakistan                June 2007              Sep 2009

Research Profile                                             

  • Total Impact Factor (Latest IF values): 119.1
  • Total Impact Factor (IF at Year of Publication): 92.5
  • ORCID iD-0000-0001-8661-8159

Research Grants and Projects

(1) Project Title: Repair of Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA) under Network of High-Tech Equipment Grant of DoST KP
         Funding Amount: Rs.0.9 million
         Role: PI
         Year: 2025 (in Progress)
         Funding Agency: Directorate of Science and Technology (DoST) KP

(2) Project Title: Design, development and characterization of stress-optimized multilayer PVD coatings for biomedical and engineering applications.
         Funding Amount: Rs.11.5 million
         Role: Co-PI
         Duration: Three years (2020-2023) Completed
         Funding Agency: Higher Ed9ucation Commission (HEC) under NRPU scheme

(3) Project Title: Improvement in the cold workability of Titanium-Nickel based smart materials for biomedical and engineering applications.
         Funding Amount: Rs.9.36 million
         Role: PI
         Duration: Three years (2019-2022) completed
         Funding Agency: Higher Ed9ucation Commission (HEC) under NRPU scheme

(4) Project Title: Design and fabrication of TiNi Wire Drawing Machine
         Funding Amount: Rs.0.725 million
         Role: PI
         Duration: two years (2015-2016) Completed
         Funding Agency: Directorate of Science and Technology (DoST) KP

International and National Research Collaborations

  1. Miyazaki-Kim Lab, University of Tsukuba, Japan
  2. Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HETCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
  3. Material Sciences and Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
  4. Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan.
  5. Department of Physics, Faculty of Physical and Numerical Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan.
  6. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, Pakistan.

Book Chapters Published

1. Chapter Title: Introduction to High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloys and its Applications
    Book Title: Shape Memory Materials and Their Applications,
    Authors: Abid Hussain, Afzal Khan and M. Imran Khan
    Publisher: Intech-Open Limited, England, 2025.

2.Chapter Title: A Brief Overview of Shape Memory Effect in Thermoplastic Polymers 
    Book Title: Energy Harvesting, Self-Healing and Shape Memory Applications-Springer Book Series 
    Authors: M. Imran Khan, M. M. Zagho, R. A. Shakoor
    Publisher: Springer, 2017

International Journal Publications

  1. M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Rashid Ali, Shuichi Miyazaki, A comparison of conventional aging and defect assisted precipitation mechanisms in TiNiPdCu-based high temperature-shape memory alloys, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, (Elsevier), Volume 1045, 10 November 2025, 184634, 2025. [Latest IF= 6.3, IF of Publication Year= 6.3, Quartile-Q1]
  2. Rida Batool Naqvi, M. Imran Khan, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Khalid Askar, Nabi Bakhsh, Investigating the high-temperature oxidation behavior of (TiZrTa)50Ni25Co10Cu15 equimolar refractory high entropy alloy, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, (Elsevier), Volume 36, May June 2025, Pages 2690-2699, 2025. [Latest IF= 6.6, IF of Publication Year= 6.6, Quartile –Q1]
  3. Rida Batool Naqvi, M. Imran Khan, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Bilal A Ahmed, M. Awais Khan, Irfan Ahmed, Nabi Bakhsh, Investigating the high-temperature oxidation of the Hf 0.5Nb0.5Ta0.5Ti1.5Zr Refractory High Entropy Alloy, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, (Springer), Volume 150, pages 14865–14876, 2025. [Latest IF= 3,4, IF of Publication Year= 3.4, Quartile –Q2]
  4. Abid Hussain, Afzal Khan, M. Imran Khan, Saif Ur Rehman, Fakhre Alam Khan, Asnaf Aziz, In-depth analysis of TiNiPdCu high-temperature shape memory alloys synthesized using powder metallurgy technique, Engineering Reports, (John Wiley & Sons, Ltd), 7(6), 2025. [Latest IF = 2.2, IF of Publication Year = 2.2, Quartile –Q2]
  5. Abid Hussain, Afzal Khan, M. Imran Khan, Saif Ur Rehman, Enhancing Microstructural and Thermal Properties of TiNiPd Shape Memory Alloys Through Copper Addition, Advances in Materials Science, (SCIENDO), Volume 25, Issue 1, 2025. [Latest IF = 1.0, IF of Publication Year = 1.0, Quartile –Q2]
  6. S. Abbas Raza, M. Imran Khan, Rashid Ali, M. Ramzan Abdul Karim Effect of Ta addition and heat treatments on the properties of Ti-rich Ti36Ni49Zr15, accepted in Kovove Materialy-Metallic Materials, 2025. [Latest IF = 0.7, IF of Publication Year = 0.7, Quartile –Q3]
  7. Syed Abbas Raza, M. Imran Khan, Rashid Ali, Muhammad Ramzan Abdul Karim and Abdul Wadood, Effect of Nb, Ta and aging on the properties of Ti36Ni49Zr15high temperature shape memory alloys, accepted in Metallurgical Research and Technology, 2025. [Latest IF = 1.09, IF of Publication Year = 1.09, Quartile –Q2]
  8. Rida Batool Naqvi, M. Imran Khan, Abbas. S. Hakeem, A. Yusuf Adesina, M. Abdul Samad, M. Murtuza Ali Baig, Investigation of the Thermomechanical and Tribological Behaviors of a Non-equimolar Hf 0.5Nb0.5Ta0.5Ti1.5Zr Refractory High Entropy Alloy, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, (Springer), Volume 33, pages 14295–14304, 2024. [Latest IF= 2.4, IF of Publication Year= 2.2, Quartile –Q2]
  9. Rashid Ali, Talha Faizi, Syed Zameer Abbas, M. Imran Khan, Effect of titanium interlayer configurations on residual stresses and performance of titanium/titanium nitride multilayer coatings, Surface Engineering, Volume 40, Issue 3, 2024. [Latest IF = 2.6, IF of Publication Year=2.6 Quartile –Q2]
  10. Abid Hussain, Afzal Khan, M. Imran Khan, Saif ur Rehman, Development and Characterization of Ti50Ni25Pd25 Ternary Shape Memory Alloy through Powder Metallurgy Route. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, Volume 19 Issue 08 Aug, 2023. [Latest IF= 0.3, IF of Publication Year= 0.24, Quartile –Q2]
  11. Shoaib Manzoor, Muhammad Tahir, Ramzan Abdul Karim, Jinping Xiong, M. Imran Khan, Effect of Post-Weld Heat Treatment on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Residual Stresses and Electrochemical Behavior of AISI 4140 TIG Weldments, Surface Review and Letters, Vol. 30, No. 07, 2350042, 2023. [Latest IF= 1.2, IF of Publication Year= 1.2, Quartile –Q3]
  12. A. Alamgeer, M. Tahir, M. R. Sarker, Shabina Ali, I. Ibraheem, S. Hussain, S. Ali, M. Imran Khan, D. N. Khan, R. Ali, Suhana M. Said, Polyaniline-ZnO Hybrid Nanocomposite: Morphology, spectroscopy and optimization of ZnO concentration for Photovoltaic applications, Polymers, 15(2), 363, 2023. [Latest IF= 4.9, IF of Publication Year = 4.7, Quartile –Q1]
  13. Huzaifa Asif, M. Imran Khan, Tauheed Shehbaz, Fahd Nawaz Khan, Asim Iltaf and Massab Junaid, Effect of welding current on the microstructure, residual stresses, mechanical properties and nanomechanical behavior of P-TIG welded TiNi binary shape-memory alloy, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: J Materials: Design and Applications, (SAGE Publications ltd), 1–13. Volume 236, Issue 9, 2022. [Latest IF= 2.2, IF of Publication Year= 2.2, Quartile –Q2]
  14. M. Ramzan Abdul Karim, S. Abbas Raza, M. Imran Khan, Abu Bakar Tahir, Ehsan Ul Haq, Matteo Pavese, Electrodeposition of nickel–graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) composite coatings and evaluation of their morphological, electrochemical, and thermos- mechanical properties, Applied Physics A, (IOP Publishing), 128:513, 2022. [IF= 2.8, IF of Publication Year= 2.8, Quartile –Q2]
  15. S. Abbas Raza, M. Ramzan Abdul Karim, T. Shehbaz, A. Ahmad Taimoor, R. Ali, M. Imran Khan, Effect of pH and Concentration on Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of Aluminum Al-7075 T6 Alloy in NaCl Aqueous Environment, Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology, 13(2):213-226, 2022. [IF= 3.7, IF of Publication Year= 3.7, Quartile –Q3]
  16. Ihtasham ul Haq, M. Imran Khan, Ramzan Abdul Karim, Syed Abbas Raza, Abdul Wadood, Malik Hassan, Effect of Various Thermal Treatments and Cu Contents on Precipitation Mechanism, Martensitic Growth, and Cold Workability of Ti50Ni50-xCux Ternary Shape Memory Alloys, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, (Springer), Volume 30, pages 451–466, 2021. [Latest IF= 2.4, IF of Publication Year= 2.2, Quartile –Q2]
  17. S. Abbas Raza, M. Imran Khan, M. Ramzan Abdul Karim, Rashid Ali, M. Umair Naseer, S. Zameer Abbas, Mairaj Ahmad, Effect of Zirconium Oxide Reinforcement on Microstructural, Electrochemical, and Mechanical Properties of TiNi Alloy Produced via Powder Metallurgy Route, Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, (Transections of ASME) 143(4): 041009, 2021. [Latest IF= 1.9, IF of Publication Year= 1.7, Quartile –Q2]
  18. S. Abbas Raza, M. Imran Khan, Mairaj Ahmad, Danish Tahir, A. Iltaf, R. Batool Naqvi, Effect of Nano-Silica Volume Reinforcement on the Microstructure, Mechanical, Phase Distribution and Electrochemical Behavior of Pre-Alloyed Titanium-Nickel (Ti-Ni) Powder, Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland, Vol. 875, pp 60-69, 2021. [Latest IF= 0.5, IF of Publication Year= 0.5, Quartile –Q4]
  19. M. R. Abdul Karim, S. A. Raza, E. U. Haq, K. I. Khan, A. A. Taimoor, M. Imran Khan, M. Pavese, P. Fino, Electrochemical and thermos-mechanical behavior of nickel-graphene oxide (2-4L GO) nano-composite coatings, Ms. No. APYA-D-20-02430R1, 127 (3), 1-11, Applied Physics A, 2021. [Latest IF= 2.5, IF of Publication Year= 2.6, Quartile –Q2]
  20. Kh. S. Karimov, Zubair Ahmad, M. Imran Khan, Khalid J. Siddiqui, T. A. Qasuria, S. Zameer Abbas, M. Usman, Aziz-Ur Rehman. Elastic layered rubber-graphene composite fabricated by rubbing-in technology for the multi-functional sensors, Volume 5, Issue 1, Article e01187, Heliyon, (Cell Press), Volume5, Issue 1, 2019. [Latest IF=3.6, IF of Publication Year= 1.9, Quartile –Q1]
  21. Noshin Fatima, Kh. S. Karimov, Jameel-un-Nabi, Hong Meng, Zubair Ahmad, M. Riaz, M. Mehran Bashir, M. Imran Khan, Rashid Ali, Adam Khan, Farid Touati, Semi-transparent thermo-electric cells based on bismuth telluride and its composites with CNTs and graphene, Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, (INOE Publishing House), Vol. 21, No. 5-6, May – June 2019, p. 333 – 337, 2019. [Latest IF= 0.6, IF of Publication Year= 0.6, Quartile –Q3]
  22. Hongyu Wei, Muhammad Tariq, Ghulam Hussain, Imran Khan, M. Imran Khan, Wasim A. Khan, Butt Joining of Bi-Layered Aluminum Sheets through Friction Stir Welding: Tensile Stresses, Bending Stresses, Residual Stresses, and Fractography, MDPI, Metals, 9(4), 384, 2019. [Latest IF= 2.6, IF of Publication Year= 2.5, Quartile –Q2]
  23. Tehseen Qasuria, Noshin Fatima Khasan Karimov, M Imran Khan, Poles apart gravity based planar organic multifunctional sensor using cobalt (II) phthalocyanine, Materials research express, Vol 6, Number 9, 2019. [Latest IF= 1.8, IF of Publication Year= 2.2, Quartile –Q2]
  24. Khasan S. Karimov, Noshin Fatima, Khalid J. Siddiqui, M. Imran Khan, Flexible thermoelectric cells fabricated by rubbing-in technology with rubber-carbon nanotubes/graphene composites, Materials Science for Energy Technologies, Volume 2, Issue 3, Pages 551-555, 2019. [Latest IF= 6.8, IF of Publication Year= 4.3, Quartile –Q1]
  25. S. Khan, G. Hussain, M. Ilyas, H. Rashid, M. Imran Khan, Wasim A khan, Appropriate heat treatment and incremental forming route to produce age-hardened components of Al-2219 alloy with minimized form error and high formability, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol 256, 262-273, 2018. [Latest IF= 1.7, IF of Publication Year= 1.7, Quartile –Q1]
  26. Rashid Ali, Marco Renzelli, M. Imran Khan, Marco Sebastiani, Edoardo Bemporad, Effects of Residual Stress Distribution on Interfacial Adhesion of Magnetron Sputtered AlN and AlN/Al Nanostructured Coatings on a (100) Silicon Substrate, Nanomaterials, 8 (11), 896, 2018. [Latest IF= 4.4, IF of Publication Year= 4.2, Quartile –Q1]
  27. S. Hashim Shah, M. Imran Khan, Rida Sarfraz, Rozeen Nazir, Ashraf Ali, Polyaniline Enhanced Supercapacitance of Cobalt Hydroxide Nanowires/Carbon Nanotube Containing Polymer Sponge Layered Composite, Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland, ISSN: 1662-9795, Vol. 778, pp 175-180, 2018. [Latest IF= 0.5, IF of Publication Year= 0.5, Quartile –Q4]
  28. Yuki Namigata, Yuki Hattori, M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, and Shuichi Miyazaki, Enhancement of Shape Memory Properties through Precipitation Hardening in a Ti-Rich Ti-Ni-Pd High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy, Special Issue on New Aspects of Martensitic Transformations, Materials Transactions, Vol. 57, No. 3, 241-249, 2016. [Latest IF= 1.2, IF of Publication Year= 1.25, Quartile –Q2]
  29. Saif Haider Kayani, M. Imran Khan, Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki, Precipitation Behavior of Thermo-Mechanically Treated Ti50Ni20Au20Cu10 High-Temperature Shape-Memory Alloy, Shape Memory and Superelasticity, (Springer), ASM International, Volume 2, pages 29–36, 2016. [IF= 2.6, Quartile –Q2]
  30. Muhammad Akmal, Ahmad Raza, Muhammad Mudasser Khan, M. Imran Khan, Muhammad Asif Hussain, Effect of nano-hydroxyapatite reinforcement in mechanically alloyed NiTi composites for biomedical implants, Materials Science & Engineering C(now known as biomaterials Advances), (Elsevier), Vol 68, 30–36. 2016. [Latest IF= 5.5, IF of Publication Year= 4.5, Quartile –Q1]
  31. M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki, A Review of TiNiPdCu based alloy system, a promising option for high temperature shape memory applications. Shape Memory and Superelasticity, ASM International, (Springer), Vol-1, pages 85–106, 2015. [IF= 2.6, Quartile –Q2]
  32. Saif ur Rehman, Mushtaq Khan, A. Nusair Khan, M. Imran Khan, Liaqat Ali, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Effect of precipitation hardening and thermomechanical training on microstructure and shape memory properties of Ti50Ni15Pd25Cu10 high temperature shape memory alloys, Journal of Alloys and compounds, (Elsevier), 599:212–218, 2014. [Latest IF= 6.6, IF of Publication Year= 3.4, Quartile –Q1]
  33. Masamine Imahashi, M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki, The effect of Pd content on microstructure and shape-memory properties of Ti–Ni–Pd–Cu alloys, Materials Science & Engineering-A, (Elsevier), 602:19–24, 2014. [Latest IF= 7.0, IF of Publication Year= 3.5, Quartile –Q1]
  34. M Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, F Ahmad Khalid, Shuichi Miyazaki. Effect of cold rolling ratio on the nano-scaled precipitation behavior of TiNiPdCu based high temperature shape memory alloys, Journal of Alloys and compound, (Elsevier), 599:212–218. 2014. [Latest IF= 6.3, IF of Publication Year= 3.4, Quartile –Q1]
  35. M Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Tae Hyun Nam, Shuichi Miyazaki. Effect of Cu addition on the high temperature shape memory properties of Ti50Ni25Pd25 alloy, Journal of Alloys and compounds, (Elsevier), 577S:S383-S387, 2013. [Latest IF= 6.3, IF of Publication Year= 3.4, Quartile –Q1]
  36. M Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Yuki Namigata, Tae Hyun Nam, Shuichi Miyazaki, Combined effects of work hardening and precipitation strengthening on the cyclic stability of TiNiPdCu based high temperature shape memory alloys, Acta Materialia, (Elsevier), 61:4794-4810, 2013. [Latest IF= 9.3, IF of Publication Year= 4.5, Quartile –Q1]
  37. M Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Tae Hyun Nam, Shuichi Miyazaki, Formation of nano-scaled precipitates and their effects on the high-temperature shape-memory characteristics of a Ti50Ni15Pd25Cu10 alloy, Acta Materialia, (Elsevier), 60:5900-13, 2012. [Latest IF= 9.3, IF of Publication Year= 4.5, Quartile –Q1]

Conferences, Keynote and Invited Talks

  1. Investigating the thermal stability of TiNiZrTaCo equimolar refractory high entropy alloy, Rida batool Naqvi, M. Imran Khan, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Fazal Ahmad Khalid, presented at International Symposium of Advanced Materials (ISAM), Islamabad, 2025.
  2. Effect of Cu alloying on the properties of TiNbZrTa (TNZT) alloys for biomedical applications, Urooj Beenish, M. Imran Khan, Ramzan Abdul Karim, 24 August 2023, IBCAST, Bhurban, 2023.
  3. TiNi based smart materials for biomedical Applications, Special Seminar, 13th April 2023, Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering DUET, Karachi, 2023.
  4. Corrosion behavior of Nitinol after aging treatment in simulated body fluid, Nishat Riaz, M. Imran Khan, 5th Online International Conference on Sustainability in Process Industry (SPI-2020) Dec 15-16th, 2020, Department of Chemical Engineering, UET-Peshawar, 2020.
  5. Effect of Zirconium Oxide reinforcement on properties of Ni-rich TiNi Shape Memory Alloys (SMA’s). S. Abbas Raza, M. Imran Khan, Mairaj Ahmad, International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (IBCAST)’ 2019 at National Centre for Physics (NCP), Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, 2019.
  6. Dual-Mode Triboelectric Nano-generator for harvesting Energy, Syed Abbas Raza, Sufyan Jawed, M. Imran Khan, Mairaj Ahmed, Nayab Jamal, 6th Student Research Paper Conference (SRPC), Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, 2019.
  7. Effect of Nano-Silica volume reinforcement on the Microstructure, Mechanical, Phase Distribution and Electrochemical Behavior of Pre-Alloyed Titanium-Nickel (TiNi) Powder, Syed Abbas Raza, M. Imran Khan, Mairaj Ahmad, Asim Iltaf, Danish Tahir, 16th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM) 2019, National Center for Physics (NCP), Islamabad, 2019.
  8. Effect of Particles Size Variation on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of TiNi-Nano-silica Reinforced Composites, Mairaj Ahmad, M. Imran Khan, Syed Abbas Raza, Rashid Ali, Danish Tahir, 16th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM) 2019, National Center for Physics (NCP), Islamabad, 2019.
  9. Unsolved Issues in various TiNi based High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys in 16th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM) 2019, National Center for Physics (NCP), Islamabad as Keynote speaker.
  10. Comparison of Nano-scaled Precipitates formed in Aged and thermos-mechanically Treated TiNiPdCu based SMAs in International Symposium on Advances in Metallurgy & Materials (ISAMM), 16-18 October 2018, organized by HEC and PIEAS, Islamabad, 2018 as Keynote speaker.
  11. Defect Assisted Nanoscale Precipitation Mechanism in TiNiPd Based High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys and their Potential Use in Aerospace and Engineering Applications, International Symposium of Advanced Materials 2017(ISAM 2017), 16-19 Oct 2017, Islamabad as Invited Keynote speaker.
  12. A Unique Strengthening Mechanism in TiNi based High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys by Nanoscale Precipitation in International Conference on Advanced Materials and Emerging Technologies, 2016 (ICAMET) University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, 28-29 Nov 2016, Lahore as Invited Keynote Speaker.
  13. Control of nanoscale precipitation behavior by altering the cold deformation ratio in TiNiPdCu based high temperature shape memory alloys in Conference of Emerging Materials and Processes (CEMP)-2015 at SCME NUST in Dec-2015 as Invited Keynote speaker.
  14. Cu containing TiNiPd based high temperature memory alloys for advanced engineering applications in a special seminar at SCME-NUST September 2014 as Invited speaker.
  15. M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki. Effects of thermomechanical treatment on the high temperature shape memory characteristics of a Ti50Ni20Pd25Cu5 alloy,  NIMS Conference 2012, National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan, A0043, 2012.
  16. M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki. Effect of thermomechanical treatment on the microstructure of TiNiPdCu high temperature shape memory alloys. Abstracts of Japan Institute of Metals Spring Meeting, March-2012, Yokohama National University, Japan, 193-0152, 2012.
  17. M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki. Effect of cold deformation ratio on the precipitation behavior of TiNiPdCu alloys. Abstracts of Japan Institute of Metals Fall Meeting, Eihime University, Matsuyama, Japan,601-0400, September-2012.
  18. M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki. Improvement in shape memory properties of TiNiPd alloys by quaternary addition of Cu. Abstracts of Japan Institute of Metals Spring Meeting, March-2011, Kyoto University, Japan, P 196, 2011.
  19. M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki. Effect of Cu addition on the properties of TiNiPd alloys for high temperature applications. International conference on martensitic transformation (ICOMAT 2011) Osaka-Japan, P 148, 2011.
  20. M. Imran Khan, Hee Young Kim, Shuichi Miyazaki. Effect of thermo-mechanical treatment on the shape memory characteristics of TiNiPdCu high temperature shape memory alloys. Abstracts of Japan Institute of Metals Fall Meeting 2011, Okinawa, 52-0794, 2011.
  21. Gul Rizwan M, Khan, Tahir I. and Khan, M. Imran “Wear Behavior of Radiation Cross-linked Polythylenes” (2006) Second International Conference on: Applications of Traditional and High Performance Materials in Harsh Environments (2006), American University of Sharjah, UAE Vol: pp:56, 2006.
  22. Microstructural and hardness investigation in welding based Rapid Prototyping Process, The 8th ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming 2005, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2005.
  23. Radiation Cross-linking of Different Kinds of Polyethylenes, Rizwan M Gul, Khan, F. N., Khan, M. Imran., Raza, A., Maqsood, M. K. and Muratoglu, O. K. “” (2001) Proceedings of 7th International Symposium on Advanced Materials Vol: pp:156-160 (Conference Publications), 2001.

Research Supervision

PhD Theses Supervision

  1. Rida Batool Naqvi, “Development and Characterization of Refractory Equiatomic and Non-Equiatomic High Entropy Alloys” PhD thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Fall-2025.
  2. Abid Waseem, “Development and characterization of TiNiPdCu based Smart Materials via Powder Metallurgy Route” PhD thesis (Co-Supervised), UET Peshawar, defended in Fall-2023.

MS Theses Supervision

  1. Huzaifa Asif, “Investigation of microstructure and mechanical properties of TiNi based shape memory alloy weldments” MS thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2022.
  2. Muhammad Tahir, “Effect of Fe Addition and Aging Treatment on Cold Workability, Shape Memory Behavior and Corrosion Properties of TiNiZr Based High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys” MS thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Fall-2020.
  3. Nishat Riaz, “Effect of Ni Content and Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Corrosion Properties of the NiTi Binary Shape Memory Alloys” MS thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Fall-2020.
  4. Syed Abbas Raza, “Effect of alloying addition on the Properties of Titanium rich Ti36Ni49-xZr15Ta/Nbx (x=5) Shape Memory Alloy” MS thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2020.
  5. Mairaj Ahmad , “Effect of Aging Treatment on Properties of Ti16.67Zr16.67Hf16.67Ni25Co10Cu15 High Entropy Shape Memory Alloy” MS thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2020.
  6. Ihtisham ul Haq, “Effects of Cu contents and heat treatment on the microstructure, shape memory behavior and corrosion properties of TiNiCu based ternary shape memory alloys” MS thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2018.
  7. Urooj Beenish, “Synthesis and characterization of structural and anti-bacterial properties of undoped and highly concentrated Boron doped Zinc Oxide nanoparticles by chemical route” MS thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2018.
  8. Muhammad Tariq, “Friction Stir Welding of Layered Metallic Sheets” MS thesis (Co-Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2017.
  9. Saif Haider Kiyani, “Precipitation Behavior of TiNiPdAu High Temperature Shape memory Alloys” MS thesis (Co-Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2015.
  10. Fareeha Azam, “Development and Characterization of TiNiPtCu High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys” MS thesis (Co-Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2015.
  11. Sarah Jameel, “Role of Cu and Thermomechanical Treatment in Ni-Ti-Pt High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys” MS thesis (Co-Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2015.
  12. Farhan Muddasar, “Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Design Bulk Thermoelectric Generators” MS thesis (Supervised), GIK Institute, defended in Spring-2014.

BS Senior Design Project Supervision

  1. The art of reverse engineering of cutting-edge blade and ring traveler components in local textile industry by Haram Irfan and Hamza Ali Khan, 2024-2025.
  2. Design and development of simultaneous strain temperature measurement machine at variable temperature and loads (Inter faculty project) by Mubashra Khan and Haroon Saeed (FME), 2024-2025. (3rd Position)
  3. AI-powered multipurpose sensor for point-of-care diagnostics (Inter faculty project) (Inter faculty project) by Raeed Zamindar, Afnan Baig, Mehreen Imran (FEE)and Zainab Batool (FEE), 2024-2025.
  4. Development of real-time devices based on shape memory or superelastic phenomenon micro-pump by Haris Khan, Shafi Ullah and Osama Aziz, 2024-2025.
  5. Reverse Engineering of Automobile Brake Pads by Abdullah Naeem Dar, Fawad Ali Khan, Omer yasin, 2023-2024.
  6. Development and Characterization of Equiatomic Refractory High Entropy Alloys for Engineering Applications by Fatima Chaudhry, M. Nauman Ayub Choudary, 2023-2024.
  7. Fabrication and Characterization of TiNi-based Shape Memory alloys for engineering applications by Ali Shaheer Malik, Saud yusuf and Syed Yasoob Abbas, 2023-2024.
  8. Hydrophilic Coating in Fog Collectors for Water Harvesting Applications by Danya Khan and Maria Nayyar, 2023-2024. (as Co-Advisor)
  9. Indigenous designing and simulation of a 2-cylinder ICE to fabricate them locally by Mushaf Ali Khan, Naeem ullah and M. Waleed Arshad, 2022-2023.
  10. Reverse engineering of automobile engine component: brake pads by Abdullah Asif, Haseeb Shehzad and Muhammad Talha, 2022-2023.
  11. Indigenous development and characterization of honeycomb structure for various engineering applications by Abdullah Mumtaz, Huzaifa Ansari and Syeda Fatima, 2022-2023.
  12. Reverse Engineering of Ring Travelers for Textile Machinery Applications by Mustafa Iftikhar, Abdullah Imran butt and Mirza Wajih ul Hassan, 2022-2023.
  13. Development and characterization of Mg based Biomaterials via powder metallurgy by Sara shahid, Jawad Ahmed and Muhammad Hassan Khan, 2022-2023.
  14. Design and Fabrication of Ammonia Gas Sensor by Thin Film Coating by Shahzaib Naveed, Sufiyan Irfan and Sikandar Nasir, 2021-2022.
  15. Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Wearable Strain Sensors Based on Gold, Zinc and Aluminum Thin Films and Paper Substrate by Affan Sadiq and Mohammad Tayyab Nomani, 2021-2022.
  16. Development of real time devices based on shape memory alloy and superelastic phenomenon by Masab Tahir, Saad Ahmed and Hamza Adnan Khan, 2020-2021.
  17. Development and characterization of Ni free Ti based smart materials for dental implants by Braikhna Afridi, Aized Yar Uzair and Abdul Ahmad Shams, 2020-2021.
  18. Growth and characterization of silver nanoparticles by magnetron sputtering by Braikhna Afridi, Aized Yar Uzair and Abdul Ahmad Shams, 2020-2021.
  19. Fabrication and Characterization of TiNi based shape memory alloys and composites for biomedical applications through conventional and/or powder metallurgy routes by Minahil Rauf, Ali Raza Sajjad and M. Daim Ali, 2019-2020.
  20. Improvement of Nickel Titanium shape memory alloys by alloy modifications by Abdullah, Saad Akhtar, Yousuf Haroon, 2019-2020.
  21. Fabrication and characterization of Tellurium and metal Telluride nanotubes by Saadullah Khan, Mustafa Khan and Bilal Naseem, 2019-2020.
  22. Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using plant extract by Ibtisam khan, Rehmatullah and Shakirullah, 2019-2020.
  23. Synthesis and Characterization of SiC Nanoparticle by Sol-gel Method by  Askaryar Khan, M. Hassan Younas and Hafiz M. Ehtasham Latif, 2019-2020.
  24. Fabrication of Ni rich NiTi Shape Memory Alloy by Ahmed Mahfooz and Sulaiman Khan, 2019-2020.
  25. Development of Ti-Ni based shape memory thin films for sensor applications by Murtaza Khan, Naeem Ul Hassan and Hatif Shahid, 2018-2019.
  26. Indigenous manufacturing of bio-medical implant (smart toe) by Muneeba Moazam, Hunny Malik 
    and Hina Fatima, 2018-2019.
  27. Nano scale characterization and analysis of nanoscale precipitates in TiNi Pd based HTSMAs using advanced characterization techniques of AFM and nano-indenter by Jalal Fida, Ahmed Usman Ali and Maham Hafeez Khan, 2018-2019.
  28. Design and Development of Thermoelectric generations by Ashraf Akhtar, Ahzam Sanan and Muhammad Ahmed, 2018-2019.
  29. Nano-filters development using graphene by Fahad Munir, Khizar Tariq and Ammar Khawar, 2018-2019.
  30. Design, Development and Characterization of Thermally residual stresses optimized TBC for harsh environment by Ahmed Farooq Malik and Ahmed Junaid Ashraf, 2018-2019.
  31. Design and fabrication of Triboelectric nanogenerators by Hamza Alam, Nayab Jamal and Rohan Riaz, 2017-2018.
  32. Comparison of wire drawability of metallic materials in hot and cold environment by Huzaifa Asif, Omer Moeen and Taha Shoukat, 2017-2018.
  33. 2-D gas sensor using transition metals by Pashmina Amjad, Wajeeh Najam and Ahmed Maaz, 2017-2018.
  34. Efficient circuit printing with commercial inkjet printer using sintered silver nanoparticles by Muhammad Haider, Muhammad and Ahmad Furqan, 2017-2018.
  35. Development and characterization of Titanium-Nickel based materials for Bio-medical implants and surgical instruments by Muhammad Zeeshan, Muhib ur Rehman and Saifullah Yousaf, 2017-2018.
  36. Strain temperature testing machine by Wahas Ahmed, Hamza Ali and Zarrar Salman (FEE), 2017-2018.
  37. Investigation on microstructure, mechanical properties and residual stress of Ti6Al4 alloy joints with electron beam welding (EBW) by Mubashir Javed, Muhammad Umar and Ali Asghar, 2017-2018. (as Co-Advisor)
  38. Welding and characterization of Titanium weldments   by Umer Shahab, Mian Muhammad and Talha Nasir, 2017-2018. (as Co-Advisor)
  39. Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Titanium Nickel based biomedical implant by M. Asadullah Ahmad, Muneeb Ahmed and Nabeel Bacha Haqani, 2016-2017.
  40. Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles and their antibacterial effects when incorporated with biocompatible substrates by Abdul Ghani Noor and Syed Mehdi Raza, 2016-2017.
  41. Design And Optimization of Carbon-Polymer-Oxide Based Super Capacitor by Itrah Sohail, Kamil Niazi and Kausar Nazir, 2016-2017.
  42. Synthesis of Bismuth Telluride nanoparticles for use in thermoelectric generators by M. Arsalan Anjum, M. Abdullah Hashmi and Khan Asfand, 2016-2017.
  43. Development of Nitinol – CNT composite for biomedical application by Taha Mubarak, Muhammad Dawood Arshad and Muhammad Zain ul Abidin, 2016-2017.
  44. Design of an Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) Chamber for Severe Plastic Deformation to Enhance Mechanical Properties of TiNi based smart Materials by Nausher Haider, Taimoor Aftab and M. Mannan Aziz, 2016-2017.
  45. Improvement of wear resistance of Manganese steel hammers by Obeydullah Khan, Alishah Altaf Chagani and Aqib Rasheed, 2016-2017. (sponsored by Qadri Group)
  46. Aluminide/Precious metals (Silver, Gold, and Platinum) Aluminide coatings on Nickel based super alloys, improving high temperature oxidation behavior by Muhammad Ali Qureshi, Kamal Hussain and M. Farhan Raza, 2016-2017. (as Co-Advisor)
  47. Fabrication of a Triboelectric Nanogenerator by Urooj Beenish, Sohail Khan, and Ch. Ashjaa Tanveer, 2015–2016.
  48. Evaluation and Optimization of a Locally Manufactured Knee Cap for Biomedical Applications by M. Saad Siddique, Sultan Abbas Butt, and Abdul Majid Nazir, 2015–2016.
  49. Design and Development of a Dual-Mode Triboelectric Nanogenerator by Syed Abbas Raza and Sufyan Jawed, 2015–2016.
  50. Design and Development of an Oxide-Based Supercapacitor by Syed Hashim Shah, Rida Sarfraz, and Rozeen Nazir, 2015–2016.
  51. Development and Characterization of TiNi-Based Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films by Taimoor Khan, Sarmad Usmani, and Shahzada Muhammad Ali, 2015–2016.
  52. Fabrication of a Movable Louver Using Shape Memory Alloy for Automobile Applications by Osama Iqbal, Muhammad Sadd Noor, and Ossamah Azhar, 2015–2016.
  53. Design and Development of a Shape Memory Alloy–Based Motorless Robotic Hand with Enhanced Gripping by M. Umer Qasim (FEE), Rabeea Iqbal (FEE), and Sana Rehman (FMCE), 2015–2016.
  54. Design and Development of a Green Bike by M. Shahrukh Haider, Waqih Nadeem Ashafaque, and Syed Bilal Hussain, 2015–2016.
  55. Fabrication of TiNiPdCu High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloy (HTSMA) via Powder Metallurgy Route and Its Characterization by Ali Raza, Ahsan Zaheer, and Muhammad Furqan Arif, 2014–2015.
  56. Design and Fabrication of an Aircraft Smart Wing Using Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) by Muhammad Tahir and Noor Faraz Khan, 2014–2015.
  57. Fabrication and Characterization of Ge–Te-Doped CoSb₃ Thermoelectric Material by Zainab Azhar, Sajid ur Rehman, and Salman Karim, 2014–2015.
  58. Investigation of High-Temperature Stability of Nano-Scaled Precipitates Formed in a Thermo-Mechanically Treated TiNiCuPd Alloy by Usama Iqbal, Harris Qayyum, and M. Taimur Abbas, 2014–2015.
  59. Design and Development of a Titanium–Nickel Wire Drawing Machine by Zahid Ullah Farid, Zain ul Islam, and Saad Toufique, 2014–2015.
  60. Fabrication and Analysis of an Automobile Component by Farah Rasheed and Ramsha Afzal, 2014–2015. (as Co-Advisor)
  61. Design, Fabrication and Control of Shape Memory Alloy–Based Dexterous Robotic Hand by M. Mudasser Khan, Muzammil Mehmood, and Sardar Farhat Abbas, 2013–2014.
  62. Optimization of Porosity and Sintering Cycle of Porous NiTi Shape Memory Alloys for Biomedical Implants by Zain ul Abideen and Muhammad Shabbir, 2013–2014.
  63. Design and Fabrication of Solar Heat–Driven SMA-Based Power Generator by M. Umair Memon, Muhammad Awais, and Sarmad Saghir, 2013–2014.

Industrial Collaborations

  1. ACM High Tech Engineering, Hattar, Haripur
  2. Rustam Towels Lahore
  3. Qadri Group of Companies
  4. MOL Oil and Gas Company

Professional & Academic Service

Reviewer of International Scientific Journals

  1. Journal of Alloys and Compounds – Elsevier (IF ≈ 6.3, multidisciplinary materials science)
  2. Materials Science and Engineering A – Elsevier (IF ≈ 7.0, metals and alloys research)
  3. Intermetallics – Elsevier (IF ≈ 3.5, intermetallic compounds and alloys)
  4. Journal of Intelligent Materials and Structures – SAGE / IMechE (IF ≈ 3.1, smart and functional materials)
  5. Scanning – Wiley (IF ≈ 2.0, microscopy and surface characterization)

PhD Theses Examined as External/Internal Evaluator

  • PhD Thesis, Aerospace Engineering Department, NUST Islamabad as External Evaluator, Oct 2024
  • PhD Thesis, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, GIK Institute as Internal Evaluator, Aug 2024
  • PhD Thesis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UET Peshawar as External Evaluator, Nov 2023
  • PhD Thesis, Punjab University, Lahore as External Evaluator, May 2023
  • PhD Thesis, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, GIK Institute as Internal Evaluator, Aug 2021

MS/MPhil Theses Examined as External/Internal Evaluator

  • MS Thesis, Materials Science & Engineering Department, IST Islamabad as External Evaluator, 2022
  • MPhil Thesis, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan as External Evaluator, July 2018
  • MS Thesis, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, GIK Institute as Internal Evaluator, Oct 2015

Professional Affiliations                              

  • Fellow Pakistan Academy of Engineering (PAE)                      
  • Member Japan Institute of Metals (JIM)                                   
  • Member Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)- [PEC No: Metal/3544]
  • Member MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP)

Teaching Experience

Courses taught at undergraduate and graduate levels:

Graduate Courses:

  • Electron Microscopy (developed and taught for the first time in the department)
  • Advanced Functional Materials (developed and taught for the first time in the department)
  • Solar and Fuel Cells Technology
  • Phase Transformations

Undergraduate Courses:

  • Advanced Materials
  • Materials Evaluation Techniques
  • Crystallography and XRD
  • Phase Equilibria and Microstructure
  • Smart and Functional Materials
  • Biomaterials (developed and taught for the first time in the department)
  • Materials Characterization
  • Electronic and Magnetic Materials
  • Alloy Production
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanotechnology in Energy
  • X-ray Diffraction and Electron Microscopy

Other Academic, Administrative, and Professional Service Activities

Accreditation & OBE Experience (PEC / Washington Accord)

  1. Recognized PEC Program Evaluator for Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, contributing to national accreditation standards.
  2. Conducted PEC Accreditation visits to all the major universities across Pakistan, ensuring compliance with Washington Accord and OBE criteria.
  3. Served as Program Evaluator (PEV) of the main evaluation team during the Washington Accord (WA) Accreditation Visit to the Materials Science and Engineering Department of IST in November 2016 (Pakistan became signatory of WA on 21 June 2017)
  4. Attended more than ten workshops and training sessions on OBE organized by Pakistan Engineering Council.
  5. Contributing to national engineering education standards as a member of the PEC’s Engineering Curriculum Review & Development Committee (ECRDC) for Materials, Metallurgical, Mining, and Petro Gas Engineering.
  6. Prepared the initial SARs of BS, MS and PhD programs of Department of Materials Science and Engineering Department, GIK Institute.
  7. Member of Institute OBE Committee at GIK Institute (2014-2022)
  8. Member of OBE Committee of Faculty of Materials and Chemical Engineering at GIK Institute.

Professional Trainings and Courses Attended

  1. Operational Training Course on Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
    Nanosurf, Basel, Switzerland — 2015
    1. Static and Dynamic Mode Operation
    2. Magnetic Force Microscopy (MFM)
    3. Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM)
    4. Scanning Spreading Resistance Microscopy (SSRM)
    5. AFM Spectroscopy
  2. Operational Training on EPMA and TEM
    University of Tsukuba, Japan — 2010
  3. Operational Training on SEM and XRD
    University of Tsukuba, Japan — 2009
  4. NDT Training course (DESCON)
    1. Level 1 Liquid Penetrant testing
    2. Level 1 Magnetic Particle Testing

Technical/Professional Workshops Attended

  1. Hands on workshop for Engineering Faculty on Design Course Teaching Engineering Students conducted at GIK Institute on April 06, 2017.
  2. One day International Workshop on Outcome –Based Education and Outcome Based Assessment, PEC HQ, Islamabad.
  3. A total of ten workshops and training sessions on OBE organized by Pakistan Engineering Council.
  4. Workshop on Outcome Based Education and Assessment System of Accreditation (1CPD Credit Point) organized by HEC at PEC-HQ Islamabad on March 02-03, 2015.
  5. Workshop on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Nano-Chemistry Lab, GC University Lahore on August 27, 2015.

Technical Skills & Instrumentation Experience

  • Atomic Force Microscopy for nanoscale characterization.
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), 4+ years’ experience including sample preparation, conventional TEM, nano-beam diffraction, HRTEM, and high-temperature TEM.
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), 6+ years of practical experience.
  • Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS).
  • X-ray Diffraction (XRD), 6+ years’ independent experience including high/low temperature XRD, texture analysis, and lattice parameter measurements.
  • Thermal Analysis: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermo-Mechanical Analysis (TMA).
  • Mechanical Testing: Tensile, compression, hardness, impact, three-point bending, and fatigue testing.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Radiography (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT).
  • Optical microscopy and particle size analysis of powders.
  • Data Analysis: ImageJ, Origin, Microsoft office, X-Pert High Score, Carine

Administrative Position as Dean, Student Affairs (DSA)

GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
2018 – Present

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction for the entire Student Affairs Division serving over 2500 students.
  • Administer hostel operations, room allotments, discipline matters, student welfare, medical issues, mess management, and policy compliance.
  • Coordinate between Senior leadership, Deans, Wardens, and departmental heads to ensure efficient cross-departmental communication.
  • Oversee 40+ student societies/Teams/clubs, co-curricular and cultural events, and career development activities.
  • Oversee and facilitate student counseling initiatives focusing on mental health, stress reduction, personal challenges, and overall emotional well-being.
  • Maintain regular communication with parents to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure confidence in the well-being and safety of their children at the Institute.
  • Lead crisis management, including conflict resolution, emergency response, and handling sensitive student cases.
  • Implement transparent, student-centered policies and digital systems for better record keeping and management.
  • Mentor student leaders and promote an inclusive, supportive campus environment.
  • Manage and supervise student sports programs, including day-to-day operations of the Sports Complex, gym, and swimming pool, along with organizing inter-university competitions and campus sporting events.

Other Administrative Work

Institutional Committees

  1. Convener mess management committee
  2. Convener student discipline committees
  3. Convener yearly alumni reunion committee
  4. Convener anti-ragging committee
  5. Member central procurement committee of the Institute
  6. Member undergraduate admission committee
  7. Member convocation committee
  8. Member anti-harassment cell of GIK Institute
  9. Member cafeteria and campus hotels inspection committee
  10. Industrial open house and carrier fair committee
  11. Financial assistance /KP scholarship committees
  12. Member of Institute OBE Committee at GIK Institute
  13. Member of OBE Committee of Faculty of Materials and Chemical Engineering at GIK Institute.
  14. Special invitee in governing council
  15. Special invitee in dean’s committee

Conferences/Seminars/workshops/Interactive Sessions Arranged

  1. GIK Alumni Reunions as Convenor of the Event (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
  2. HONET Conference 2025 at GIK Institute as member organizing committee.
  3. International Conference on Modern Technologies in Mechanical & Material Engineering (MTME 2023, MTME 2024, MTME 2025) at GIK as member organizing committee.
  4. Anti-Harassment Seminar, fall, 2025
  5. Anti-Harassment Seminar, fall, 2024
  6. Anti-drug workshop with ANF, Fall/spring 2024
  7. Anti-drug workshop with ANF, Fall/spring 2023
  8. Anti-Harassment Seminar, fall, 2023
  9. Anti-drug workshop with ANF, Fall/spring 2022
  10. Stress management workshop for students. Spring 2022

 High-Level Official Visits & Interactive Sessions Organized

  1. Prime Minister of Pakistan Visit to GIK Institute, 2019
  2. Prime Minister of Pakistan Visit to GIK Institute, 2023
  3. DG-ISPR Visit to GIK Institute, 2025
  4. Chief Minister KP visit to GIK Institute, 2025
  5. Ambassador of Kazakhstan visit to GIK Institute, 2025.

Honors and Awards

  • MEXT PhD Research scholarship from Government of Japan (April 2010-March 2013).
  • MEXT research student scholarship from MEXT Japan (October 2009-March 2010).
  • NESCOM best academic performance award on securing 1st position in MS Engineering.
  • Graduate scholarship for MS Engineering from GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology (2005-2007).