UNIVERSITY OF ENIGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TAXILA
LIST OF RESEARCH AREAS FOR FULL / PART TIME PhD - 2013
S.No
Proposed Area of Research
Lead Person
E-mail/Contact No.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Flow Induced Vibration
Experimental Vibration Analysis of
Nuclear Fuel Bundles
Experimental Fretting Wear - Work
Analysis of Tube Bundles
Application of Knowledge Management
in Occupational Health and Safety
Modeling and Analysis of Optimal
Industrial Safety
Manufacturing Engineering
Renewable Energy
Material Characterization
Prof. Dr. Shahab Khushnood
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahid
Khalil
Dr. Riffat Asim Pasha
10.
Composite, Metals and Materials
Testing
Fluid Structure Interaction
Dr. Sayyid Masood ur Rehman
Shah
Dr. Muhammad Shehryar
11.
Heat Transfer
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ali
shahab.khushnood@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0300-8504746
shahid.khalil@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0300-5060377
asim.pasha@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0300-5366527
masood.shah@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0331-5197646
m.shehryar@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0300-3750568
h.m.ali@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0332-5606044
CIVIL ENGINEERING
12.
Flexibile Pavements
Dr. Naveed Ahmad
Prof. Dr. M. A. Kamal
13.
Mathematical and Physical Simulation
to Reduce Traffic Hazards
Safety of Road Transport, Paradigm
from Tradition to Innovation
Prof. Dr. M. A. Kamal
15.
Rainwater Harvesting and Irrigation
Prof Dr. Abdul Razzaq
Ghumman
16.
Use of Innovative Materials in Cement
and Concrete Construction
Prof Dr. Liaqat Ali Qureshi
17.
Blas Loading Effects on Structural
Elements
Factors Affecting Shear Strength of Pile
Cap Strengthened with Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Polymers (CFRP)
Factors Affecting Shear Strength of
Concrete Deep Beams Strengthen By
Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Polymers
(CFRP)
Factors Affecting Shear Behavior of
Dapped End Beam Strengthened with
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers
(CFRP)
Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmad
14.
18.
19.
20.
Dr. Naveed Ahmad
n.ahmad@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047644
Cell No. 0300-5268030
dr.kamal@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047633
Cell No. 0300-9556467
dr.kamal@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047633
Cell No. 0300-9556467
n.ahmad@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047644
Cell No. 0300-5268030
abdul.razzaq@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047638
Cell No. 0300-5223338
liaqat.qureshi@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047641
Cell No. 0321-5519776
saeed.ahmad @uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047637
Cell No. 0321-5216223
UNIVERSITY OF ENIGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TAXILA
LIST OF RESEARCH AREAS FOR FULL / PART TIME PhD - 2013
S.No
Proposed Area of Research
Lead Person
E-mail/Contact No.
21.
Characterization of Asphalt Binders for
Highway Network and Runways in
Pakistan
Improvement of Asphalt Mix Design
Technology for Pakistan
Dr. Imran Hafeez
Impact of Using
Pavement Layers
Dr. Shaukat Ali Khan
imran.hafeez@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047665
Cell No. 0333-4228382
dr.kamal@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047644
Cell No. 0300-9556467
shaukat.ali@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047639
Cell No. 0314-5801363
dr.kamal@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047633
Cell No. 0300-9556467
kamran.muzaffar@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047648
Cell No. 0313-5359972
dr.kamal@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047633
Cell No. 0300-9556467
22.
23.
Geosynthetics
in
Dr. M. A. Kamal
Dr. M. A. Kamal
24.
Pavement Rutting Predictions Using
Static and Dynamic Creep Testing
Characterization of various crack
sealants
according
to
Pakistani
conditions
Performance Evaluation of cold recycled
pavements in Pakistan
Performance Evaluation of hot recycled
pavements in Pakistan
Dynaimcs of Structures
Dr. Kamran M. Khan
29.
Optimizing Technique for Flushing
Sediment from a Large Reservoir
Prof. Dr. Hashim Nisar Hashmi
30.
Strengthening/retrofitting
of
RC
structures
using
various
Fibre
Reinforced Polymers (FRP)
Dependance of microstructure on
properties of High Performance
Concrete
Dr. Ayub Elahi
25.
26.
27.
28.
31.
Dr. M. A. Kamal
Prof. Dr. Qaiser-uz-Zaman
dr.qaiser@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047640
hashim.nisar@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0321-5570450
ayub.elahi@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047655
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
32.
33.
34.
35.
Digital Image / Video Processing
Digital Design
Optical Communication
Wireless Communication
Prof. Dr. Gulistan Raja
gulistan.raja@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047549
Dr. Sarmad Sohaib
36.
Power System Operational Planning
including Load Forecasting, Non-convex
Economic Dispatch, Unit Commitment,
Hydro
Thermal
Co-ordination,
Frequency Control, Voltage Control,
Power Market
Power Distribution covering Electrical
Power Distribution System (EPDS)
including Planning, Reliability, Power
Quality, Control & Automation
SMART Grid
Alternate Energy Resources
Prof. Dr. Tahir Nadeem Malik
sarmad.sohaib@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047558
tahir.nadeem@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047535
37.
38.
39.
Dr. Tahir Mahmood
tahir.mehmood@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047546
UNIVERSITY OF ENIGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TAXILA
LIST OF RESEARCH AREAS FOR FULL / PART TIME PhD - 2013
S.No
Proposed Area of Research
40.
Control System Design for ElectroHydraulic Components & Systems
Control System Design for Electro
Pneumatic Systems
Simultaneous
Localization
and
Mapping of Mobile Robot
Design of a 6 D-O-F Robotic Arm
Control for Sensing and Gripping
different Objects based on Neural
Networks and Pattern Recognition
Techniques
Design and Development of a
Holonomic Omni-Directional Mobile
Robot Drive Control System using PIC
Micro Controllers for a Sliding Mode
Controller
Control and Implementation of a
Magnetic Levitation System
Intelligent Controller Design for Twin
Rotor System
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
Lead Person
E-mail/Contact No.
Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Ch.
dr.ahmad@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047539
Dr. Ahsan Ali
ahsan.ali@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047727
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
Technology Management
Engineering Management
Organizational Development
Manufacturing System & Design
Energy Storage and Management
Prof. Dr. M. Abbas Choudhary
mabbas@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047403
Dr. Mirza Jehanzaib
jahan.zaib@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047827
52.
53.
Simulation based Optimization
Manufacturing Process
Dr. Mirza Jehanzaib
Dr. Rafi Javed Qureshi
54.
Optimization of Manufacturing
Systems
Job Satisfaction
Emotional Intelligence
Knowledge based Engineering and
Environment
Industrial Management
Lean Product and Process
Development
Cost Modeling
Robotics and Automation
Solar Technology and Management
Magnetic Levitation (Meglev) devices
Six Sigma Applications
Dr. Rafi Javed Qureshi
jahan.zaib@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047827
rafi.javedqureshi@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0346-5300275
rafi.javedqureshi@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0346-5300275
ali.rizwan@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0321-5081962
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
Dr. Ali Rizwan
Dr. Waseem Ahmad
waseem.ahmed@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0336-5897910
Dr. Salman Hussain
Salman.hussain@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0345-5191299
Dr. Shahab Khushnood
shahab.khushnood@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0300-8504746
UNIVERSITY OF ENIGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TAXILA
LIST OF RESEARCH AREAS FOR FULL / PART TIME PhD - 2013
S.No
Proposed Area of Research
Lead Person
E-mail/Contact No.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
Perceptual Video Coding
Visual content based Video Indexing
and Retrieval
Streaming of 2D and 3D video over
wireless network
Magnetic
Resonance
Image
Reconstruction using Compressive
Sensing
Neuro-imaging using Direct Neuronal
Detection (DND)
Computer Vision Based Performance
and Behavior Analysis of Instructors
Dr. Muhammad Majid
m.majid@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0334-5795765
Dr. Muhammad Anwar
Cell No. 0300-5044036
Dr. Mohammad Haroon Yousaf
haroon.yousaf@uettaxila.edu.pk
Cell No. 0321-5081080
TELECOM ENGINEERING
71.
Optical Communication and Networks
Dr. Rameez Asif
72.
Telecom Regulation and Innovation
73.
Microware, Antenna and RF
Dr. Rashid Saleem
74.
75.
Signal and Image Processing
Renewable Energy and Micro-grids
Dr. Khalid Bashir Bajwa
76.
77.
Wireless and Mobile Communication
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Dr. Adeel Akram
rameez.asif@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047769
Cell: 0332-9333365
rashid.saleem@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047765
Cell: 0324-9086714
khalid.bashir@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047771
Cell: 0300-9541117
adeel.akram@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047765
Cell: 0323-5030712
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
System on Chip (SOC)
ASIC Design
Bio-Sensors and Bio-Devices
Random Process
Chanel Estimation
Medical Imaging
Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) Control
Intelligent Control
Robotics
Sensor Networks
Smart Devices
Dr. Yaseer Arafat Durrani
Dr. Mirza Muhammad Javaid
Dr. Muhammad Obaidullah
Dr. Ahsan Ali
Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Ch
yaseer.durrani@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047727
javed.mirza@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047728
obaid.ullah@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047726
ahsan.ali@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047727
dr.ahmad@uettaxila.edu.pk
Phone: 92-051-9047727
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
89.
90.
91.
92.
Developing Scalable Data Mining
Mining Sequence Data and Time Series
Data
Data Mining for Biological and
Environmental Problems
Data Mining for Software Engineering
Dr. Khurram Shahzad
dr.khurram@uettaxila.edu.pk