Faculty of Basic Sciences and Humanities
This faculty has started Post Graduate Degree Program in Applied Physics under Department of
Basic Sciences with effect from spring 2014.
Dean
Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmad
 M.Sc Structural Engg. University of Surrey UK in 1979
 Ph.D (Concrete), University of Sheffield UK in 1982
Chairman
Mr. Mahmood Akhtar
 M.Sc Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Assistant Professors
Dr. Muhammad Zubair
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M.Sc Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
PhD Harbin Engineering University, China
Post- Doc, Kyung Hee University, South Korea
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Dr. Malik Sajjad Mehmood
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M.Sc Physics, AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan
PhD Physics, PIEAS, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Nasir Siddiqui
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M.Sc Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
PhD Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Sultan
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PhD Chemistry, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Safeera Batool
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M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Mr. Muhammad Muddassar
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M. Phil Mathematics, UET, Lahore, Pakistan
PhD (In Progress), Mathematics, UET, Lahore, Pakistan
Mr. Zafer Elahi
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M.Phil Mathematics, UET, Lahore, Pakistan
Ms. Sumaira Nawaz
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M. Phil. Islamic Studies, AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Naila Maqsood
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M. Phil. Pakistan Studies QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Lecturers
Dr. Azeem Shahzad
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M.Sc Mathematics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
PhD Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Kulsoom Rahim
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M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Mr. Muhammad Tariq
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M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Andleeb Abbasi
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M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Sumaira Rashid
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M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Mr. Syed Zulqarnain Haider
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M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Mr. Syed Sabyel Haider
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M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Haleema Sadia
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M. Phil Mathematics, QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah
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Fazil-i-Dars-e-Nizami (Islamic Law), DMG, Bhera, Pakistan
MA Islamiat, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
MSc Economics, QAU, Islamabad
M.S Islamic Banking and Finance, IIU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Fareeha Zaheer
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M.A English, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ms. Fatima-Tuz-Zehra
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M.A English, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Ms. Mariam Batool
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M.A English, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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The Department
The department was established in 1975 as a part of the University College of Engineering,
Taxila and is as old as the institution itself. With the inception as an independent University in
October, 1993, the department has been placed under the Faculty of Basic Sciences and
Humanities.
The department offers courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics, Islamic
Studies, Pakistan Studies, Ethics and English. The courses offered in the subjects of Applied
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are very essential for forming the base of the engineering
subjects. Also the essential practical work in relevant subjects is carried out as a support to the
immense forthcoming engineering practical work. The curricula of Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics including the recent development are constituted so as to meet the pre-requisites of
the engineering subjects. The contents of the courses are regularly revised so as to keep abreast of
the fast progress occurring in the various engineering faculties.
Keeping in view the importance of inter-disciplinary research, Engineers-Scientists effective
collaboration, and better utilization of research potential of Basic Sciences Faculty; the
department has planned to begin MS (Applied Physics) program from spring 2014.
Program Objective
The main objective of “MS (Applied Physics)” program is to initiate the inter-disciplinary
research activities among the various departments of University for the better utilization of basic
and applied research.
UET, Taxila is rich in terms of excellent faculty in all of its Engineering departments. Each and
every one of them is serving the country and University while producing competent engineers and
research work of international repute in all disciplines. However, there is a perception of the lack
of inter-disciplinary research activities among the departments, more specifically EngineersScientists effective collaboration which may affect the overall status of the University. Therefore,
the department of Basic Sciences has planned to start the postgraduate program in Applied
Physics with effect from Spring 2014.
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Admission Criteria
A candidate for admission to the MS (Applied Physics) program must hold a degree of BS
Physics, M.Sc Physics, or an equivalent qualification i.e. having sixteen years of schooling or 4
years education after F.Sc from recognized university/Institution with minimum CGPA of
2.5/4.00 or 60% marks in the relevant field.
The GAT-General (www.nts.org.pk/gat/gat.asp ) conducted by the National Testing Service with
a minimum 50% cumulative score will be required at the time of admission to MS (Applied
Physics) Program.
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SEMESTER WISE PLAN FOR MS (Applied Physics)
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila
Semester 1 (12 credit hrs)
S. No
Subjects
Credit Hrs
1
Core Course-1
3
2
Core Course-2
3
3
Elective I
3
4
Elective II
3
Total: 12
Semester 2 (9 credit hrs)
S. No
Subjects
Credit Hrs
1
Core Course-3
3
2
Core Course-4
3
3
Elective III
3
Total: 9
Semester 3 (6 credit hrs)
S. No
Subjects
Credit Hrs
1
Thesis (partial registration)*
3
2
Elective IV
3
6
Total: 6
Semester 4 (9 credit hrs)
S. No
1
Subjects
Credit Hrs
Thesis (partial registration)
9
Total: 9
Total (all semesters) = 36
*The students will write their synopsis for thesis research on which they may be able to write a
project proposal for funding from any external funding agency e.g. ICT R& D, HEC, and PSF
etc. Registration of research thesis will be essential in second semester.
Fee Structure
Pakistani (Rs)
US $
Admission Fee
2000
100
Re- enrolment Fee (In case, the name of the
5000
100
Registration Fee
1000*
50
University Security (Refundable)
10000
500
10000**
500
100
5
Magazine Fee
50
10
Bus Fee
250
50
Library Fund
500
20
Computer Fee
500
25
Recreation Fee
100
5
Non-Recurring (Payable at the time of admission)
student is stuck off the rolls of the university)
Library Security (Refundable)
Student Identity card Fee
Recurring Fee (Per Semester)
Recurring Fee (Per month)
Tuition Fee
7
Per course per Semester
3000
150
2000
100
1000
70
Semester Transcript per Semester
500
20
Thesis Evaluation/ Re-evaluation Fee
3000
120
Provisional Certificate Fee
500
100
Degree Fee
1000
100
100/- per day
10
Research Fee
Per semester from 3rd semester of enrolment
until completion of degree
Examination Fee
Theory and viva-voice Exam (Part-I, Part II)
per paper*
Late Fee (at the start of semester)
*This fee
will be charged at the time of registration of the semester.
**The student seeking membership of library will deposit the library security
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LIST OF COURSES
CORE COURSES:
The four courses will be offered from the following list as core courses
Course
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
PHY-5101
Methods of Mathematical Physics
3
PHY-5102
Methods and Techniques of Experimental Physics
3
PHY-5103
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
3
PHY-5104
Statistical Physics
3
PHY-5105
Electrodynamics
3
PHY-5106
Lasers
3
PHY-5107
Physics of Materials
3
PHY-5108
Condensed Matter Physics
3
ELECTIVE COURSES:
Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
PHY-5109 Nuclear Reactor Analysis
3
PHY-5110 Nuclear Power Systems
3
PHY-5111 Computational Physics-1
3
PHY-5112 Computational Physics-2
3
PHY-5113 Physics of Non linear Systems
3
PHY-5114 Micro Electronics and Semiconductor Devices
3
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PHY-5115 Group Theory
3
PHY-5116 Advanced Medical Physics
3
PHY-5117 Soil Physics
3
PHY-5118 Environmental and Atmospheric Physics
3
PHY-5119 Safety and Reliability
3
PHY-5120 Simulation in Statistical Physics
3
PHY-5121 Thermonuclear Engineering
3
PHY-5122 Advanced Topics in Nuclear Engineering
3
PHY-5123 Superconductivity
3
LIST OF
ELECTIVE COURSES FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Courses Offered under the Faculty of Telecom & Information Engineering
CP-7041
Quantum Computing/ Quantum Information Theory
3
TE-8005
Optical Communication
3
TE-8006
Stochastic Processes
3
TE-8024
Nonlinear optics and its applications
3
TE-8027
Optoelectronics
3
Courses Offered under the Faculty of Electronics & Electrical Engineering
EE-6116
Dielectric and Electric Insulation Materials
3
EE-6117
Alternate Energy Resources
3
EE-6203
Fiber Optics: Theory and Applications
3
EE-6214
Solid State Electronics
3
EE-6216
Semiconductors Materials and Technology
3
EE-6222
Applied Electronics
3
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Courses Offered under the Faculty of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering
ME-5104
Advanced Thermodynamics
3
ME-5112
Nuclear Engineering
3
ME-6101
Computational Fluid dynamics
3
ME-6301
Renewable Energy Technologies
3
ME-4633
Advance Engineering Materials
3
ME-5210
Composite Materials
3
ME-5302
Conventional Energy Technologies
3
Note: Subject to the availability of instructors, the Chairman will add/change the subjects
offered in the semester on the suggestion of program coordinator.
PHY-5100
Thesis Research*
12 (3+9)
* Initially Thesis research will be conducted in the following specialized fields.
MAJOR RESEARCH AREAS
 Renewable Energy
 Material Science & Engineering
 Laser and Optics
 Simulation and Modeling
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