Dr Syed Asif Ali Shah

Thirty eight years of experience in administration, as head of various directorates, campus, technology incubation centers(TICs) team leader of financial institutions (DFIs) and manager of projects at national level with commendable success. A pragmatic leadership, proficient team building synergistically with diverse entrepreneurial skills in the burgeoning fields of Innovation defines the professional and intellectual portfolio. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Having multifaceted profile with PhD in artificial intelligence(manufacturing), Masters in industrial engineering from USA, encapsulates a stellar academic record.

• Nominated Coordinator for CPD activities PEC BYELAWS 2008 at UET Peshawar from Oct, 2011.
• Nominated Coordinator for the Indigenous On-Campus Training (IOT) Programming for Admin officer & Mins Staff from Feb, 2015.
• Nominated Coordinator Fundraising Activity from Dec, 2014.

• Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
• Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE)

• Focal Person for Coordination with Pakistan council for Science & Technology in Connection with national Technology & Innovation policy.
• Focal Person for Knowledge Exchange (KE) between HEIs External Partner 2012.
• Focal Person for Digital Innovation Competition Exhibition (DICE) 2011.

• Executive development program organized by Pakistan Development Banking Institute for 45 days.
• Investment in Human Excellence by Management Excellence Inc. Karachi
• Training on Intellectual Property Rights, at COMSATS Islamabad
• Training on Business Incubation Center and IP rights by CLDP, USA
• Training on Advanced Management program & research commercialization (in Australia & Thailand 12 w days)

• Simulated different factory and service environments using Simon & Spread Sheet.
• Formulated and solved Linear & Integer Programming problems relating to Petroleum Refinery Plant and media advertisement.
• Designed experiments and analyzed data (ANOVA & Fractional factorial) to identify significant factors effecting different civil and mechanical structures etc., Software used: Minitab and Design expert.
• Supervised (Energy Audit project) at industrial estate Hayat Abad peshawar
• Applied QFD and FMEA Techniques to improve design of various industrial products. Built process plan for the products by translating customer requirements into design and manufacturing of the same. Software used: QFD PLUS.

• Iftikhar Ahmad, Syed Asif Ali and Barkatullah “Elements of an effective repair program for cavitation damages in Hydraulic Turbines”. Ahmad, A.A.Shah, Information Technology Journal Vol.6 Issue 8 PP 1276- 1281, 2007
• S. A. A. Shah, I. Hussain, “Performance of the manufacturing sector of Pakistan and its competitiveness cause and remedy”, Journal of Engg. & App. Scs. Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 13-22. 2014
• S.B. Khattak, I.Hussain, S.A.A.Shah, “Evaluating the structural behavior of concrete containing rubber aggregate NCICE 2012 Conference”.
• S.B. Khattak, I.Hussain ,S.A.A.Shah“Assessment of construction industry from supply chain perspective Part-1”, Sarhad University International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 1(2013) 145-149 ISSN 2307-552X
• Asif Iqbal, Iftikhar Ahmad Khan, Sadaqat Jan, Asif Ali Shah, ‘A Review and Comparison of the Traditional Collaborative Techniques for Requirement Elicitation’ Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Computing. Vol. 16, Issue. 1, pp11-22. 2018
• S. Khaliq uz Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmad Khan, Tassawar Iqbal, Syed Sajid Hussain, Syed Asif Ali Shah, “Impact of Social Networks on Students’ Personal and Social life: An Empirical Case Study in Pakistan” Under Review in Children and Youth Services Review Journal of Elsvier.
• Abuzar Khan, Kareem Akhtar, Naveed Ahmad, Feroz Shah, Muhammad Naeem Khan, Asif Ali Shah “Comparison of Damage and Undamaged Mechanical Structure using free vibration Analysis” Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS).
• Muhammad Salman, Shaukat Ali Shah, Ashfaq Khan, Kareem Akhtar, Asif Ali Shah, FerozShah “Effect of Optimal Sequencing in Manufacturing Systems on Work-In Process & Number of tools using CPN” Journal of Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers
• Shakeel Ahmad, Ashfaq Khan, Fawad Khan, Shaukat Ali Shah, Kareem Akhtar, Asif Ali Shah, Feroz Shah “Effect of Grain Sizes and Structure on Corrosion Behavior of Low Carbon Steel (AISI 1010) in Lime Salt Aqueous Media”urnal of Space Technology
• Muhammad Akmal Qaisar, Kareem Akhtar, Feroz Shah, Asif Ali Shah, Naeem Khan, Rehman Akhtar “Experimental Investigations of Multiple Air-Bubbles and Continuous Air Jet in Vertical Water Channel using a Submerged Needle”
• Feroz Shah, M. A. Irfan, Kareem Akhtar, Asif Ali Shah “Effect of Porosity on Mechanical Properties of Die castings “Journal of Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers
• Rehman Akhtar, Kareem Akhtar, Asif Ali Shah, “Application of Six Sigma in Steel bar manufacturing industry” Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS).

• Secured distinction in BSc. Engineering from UET, Peshawar.
• Won National Talent Pool Scholarship to USA for Master.
• Master in Industrial Engineering from US with honor and secured almost GPA4.

• Campus director, University of Engineering and Technology Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, KPK, 07/2018, 04/2020, Administered Overall Campus and catered to both administrative and academic affairs adeptly., Patron in chief for the OBE accreditation system of PEC for the department of Electronics Engineering., Patron in chief for the accreditation system of PCATP for the department of Architecture., Major lead for the approval of two new departments including the department of Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering at UET Abbottabad Campus., Patron and Convener for the inception, development and implementation strategy of PC-I document for strengthening of UET Abbottabad Campus, which has been approved for Rs2 billion by the Federal Government.
• Director Continuing Engineering Education Center (CEEC), University of Engineering and Technology, 2010, 06/2018, Initiated Professional development activities for Engineers, Scientists & Managers through utilizing expertise of the Ph.D’s & qualified faculty of UET and single handedly strengthened the center to train 2126 mid & high level (cadre) individuals from different industries, departments & institutions on contemporary technique & managerial skills etc., Got CEEC registered as Professional Engineering Body (PEB) with PEC., Elevated the center to provide in-service training to PESCO Officers meant for promotion from BPS 17 to BPS 18., Got CEEC recognized for providing in-service senior management training for promotion from Superintending Engineer (BPS 19) to Chief Engineer (BPS 20) of Public Health, C&W, and Irrigation etc.
• Director Business / Technology Incubation Center (B/TIC), University of Engineering and Technology, Established Business / Technology Incubation Center at UET in an adroit manner with the assistance of HEC & took challenge to make it a success in a very different environment. After initial teething problems we ran house full and sent 20 companies namely (App Factor, Hortons Don, D-Bugz, Halul Soft, PAKSES Catalysts Communication, Future Technologies, DMD Consultants, Himmel Tech, Dev Hub Private Limited etc) to the market after incubating at TIC for 2 years. These companies are currently employing 47 graduates, including engineers & business graduates. Their current annual turnover is about Rs.161.5m.
• Director, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Engineering and Technology, Aug, 2012, 04/2016, Supervised Commercialization activities etc. Established robust linkages between UET & Industry both private and public (defense esp.) namely. NTDC, WAPDA, NESPAK, MOLPakistan AGES Consultants, Olympia Paper Mills PESCO, POF Wah, PDA, Air Weapon Complex (AWC), TriPack Karachi, Heavy Mechanical Complex, PMO, NADRA, Al-Hafiz Christoplast Pvt Ltd. Industrial Association of Peshawar, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Cherat Cement, Mark Corporation Pvt Ltd, Urban Unit Punjab, Urban Policy Unit (UPU) KPK, ARL, WSSP, OGDCL & HEC through providing assistance in implementing contemporary technique to enhance productivity and quality in general and automation & control in particular
• Assistant Professor, University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, 2007
• Coordinator Graduate Studies, CIIT Abbottabad, Abbottabad, KPK, 2006, 2007, Coordinated MS program of the CIIT Abbottabad
• Assistant Vice President, 1986, 2005, Analyzed field data (feedback) regarding Textile, Sugar, and Engineering Sector., Appraised numerous technical and financial projects, monitored the implementation and post implementation stages of industrial projects including Cement, Textile, Engineering and Chemical, financed by a renowned financial institution., Evolved deft strategies for revival/rehabilitation of stuck-up/sick project., Contributed in training personnel working at different projects regarding applying modern techniques mainly design of experiments reliability estimates and statistical quality control.
• Design Engineer, Swiss project, Mardan, KPK, 1986, Designed and developed different agricultural implements especially convertible seed drill.