Uzair Khaleeq Uz Zaman
Islamabad,IS
Summary
As an Associate Professor at National University of Sciences and Technology, with a PhD in Industrial Engineering and a Major in Design of Manufacturing Systems, I have been teaching and researching for over eight years. My core competencies include manufacturing system design, reconfigurable manufacturing systems, risk management, smart manufacturing, additive manufacturing, data analytics, indigenous development of robotic systems, and outcome-based education (OBE). I am author and editor-in-chief of book titled “Handbook of Manufacturing Systems and Design: An Industry 4.0 Perspective” and have published multiple articles in reputed international journals. I have been also involved in industrial consultancy projects on automated guided vehicles, solar technologies, and problem-solving/decision-making in industrial setups.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Professor - Dept of Mechatronics Engg
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
03.2024 - Current
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Taught courses (UG & PG): ME-854: Computer Integrated Manufacturing, MTS-820: Advanced Manufacturing Design Techniques, RM-896: Research Methodologies, EM-857: Innovation and New Product Management, EM-807: Problem Solving and Decision Making in Technical Concerns, ME-204: Thermodynamics, ME-334: Theory of Machines, ME-112: Engineering Statics, MTS-226: Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Thesis supervision/co-supervision – Pakistan (PhD): 7 students (on-going)
- Thesis supervision – International (PhD): 2 students (on-going) - France, 1 student (on-going) - Morocco
- Thesis supervision (Masters): 5 students (graduated), 3 students (on-going).
Deputy Registrar Undergraduate (UG) Program (Additional Administrative Charge)
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
12.2020 - Current
- Conducted daily internal administration of CEME UG Program.
- Processed accreditation of engineering programs with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
- Developed policies and procedures related to registration, enrollment, and graduation requirements.
- Prepared Academic Schedules and Timetables
- Acted as vetting and approving authority of faculty's teaching, research, and administrative load.
- Responsible for Outcome Based Education (OBE) implementation in engineering programs.
- Contributed to staff development by conducting training sessions on office procedures and software usage.
- Provided support during peak registration periods, managing high volumes of incoming requests efficiently.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of convocation ceremonies, providing a memorable experience for graduates.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with efficient handling of inquiries and concerns.
- Served as a liaison between the Registrar's Office and other academic units within the university.
Acting Director Academics
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
12.2020 - Current
- Daily internal administration of CEME UG & PG Programs in the absence of Director Academics.
- Assisted in strengthening internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Assistant Professor - Dept of Mechatronics Engg
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Department Head of Undergraduate Program (Sep 2019 to Nov 2020)
- Head of Quality Control Cell
- Departmental Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Coordinator (Mar ‘19 to Dec ‘20)
- Board Member for Industry Outreach Program.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
Invited Professor
Arts et Métiers ParisTech – Campus de Metz, France
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Teach a short course to master's and PhD students on ‘Design of Experiments (DOE) for Engineers',
- Collaborating on joint PhD student from Pakistan in risk management
- Exploring research avenues in the field of integrated design and intelligent manufacturing for student exchange between NUST and ParisTech
- Providing input to current PhD students at LCFC, ParisTech.
International Visiting Professor
Beihang University, Beijing, China
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Taught course ‘Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering' to UG students in Fall semesters of 2021, 2022 and 2023.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Visiting Instructor
IAE, Ecole Universitaire de Management, Metz, France
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Taught course ‘Quality and Design of Experiments' to students of master's in business administration (MBA).
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional methods as needed to improve performance.
Professeur contractuel de 2èmecategoric
LCFC, Arts et Métiers ParisTech – Campus de Metz, France
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Taught a joint course ‘Machine Design (ME3180)' between LCFC-ENSAM and Georgia Tech Lorraine-Metz
- Taught course ‘Production management and flow (GIE2)' on the bachelor level.
Teaching Assistant
LCFC, Arts et Métiers ParisTech – Campus de Metz, France
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught a joint course ‘Machine Design (ME3180)' between LCFC-ENSAM and Georgia Tech Lorraine-Metz
- Assisted teaching of courses ‘Production management and flow (GIE2)' and ‘English Language' on the bachelor level
- Co-supervised a master level thesis on ‘Integrated product process design applied to the selection of additive manufacturing'.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Contributed to the development of new curriculum materials, enhancing the quality of instruction within the department.
Lecturer - Dept of Mechatronics Engg
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught UG courses: ME-313: Theory of Machines, ME-204: Thermodynamics
- Class Coordinator for 3rd year students
- In charge of ‘Trainings' for the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, CEME, NUST.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
Business Data Cleanser
Pakistan Tobacco Company; a member of British American Tobacco (BAT)
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Worked as part of the ‘Data Team' working on the Implementation of project TaO (Target Operating Model for the Application of OneSAP) in BAT setups in South Korea, Japan, Cambodia, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Pakistan, and Hong Kong – Stationed in Pakistan and Singapore
- Worked in the data harmonization of the following: Production Planning (PP) = Routing, Production Version and Work Centre, Logistics Execution (LE) = Batch Master, Control Cycle Records, Stock Balances and Warehouse Management, Plant Maintenance (PM) = Bill of Material – Maintenance, Equipment, Maintenance Plan Strategy and Spares, Operations Finance = Purchase Information Records and Source Lists, Material Master (MM) = Production BOM, Finished Goods, Semi-finished Goods and Raw Material.
- Enhanced data quality by designing and implementing effective data validation procedures.
- Consistently met project deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of business data into operational workflows.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
Associate (R&D)
Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC), Ministry of Production, GoP.
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Contributed to and drafted grant proposals, concept notes, and securing funding for vital research initiatives such as Renewable Energy Solutions including skill development (Photo voltaic and Solar Thermal Heating), Technology Gap Analysis of industrial clusters and assessing impact on GDP, Common Facility Centers (CFCs), Engineering Support Centers (ESCs), and Donor Funded Programs (GIZ, EU, USAID, UNIDO).
- Identified gaps in current product offerings through extensive market research and customer feedback analyses.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all project work, ensuring easy knowledge transfer among team members and stakeholders.
Assistant Manager (Technical Projects)
Inclusive Resource Management (Pvt.) Ltd.
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted/managed project pipeline (related to solar and renewable energy) in Gilgit Baltistan in collaboration with SkyFire LEDs (OEM, USA).
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Trainee Engineer
Orient Electronics (Pvt.) Ltd.
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Conducted Research and Product Development for Orient Appliances
- Updated Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP
- Assisted Routine testing and Developing of Engineering solutions to repetitive failures.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on complex projects.
Education
Ph.D. - Industrial Engineering
Arts Et Métiers ParisTech – Campus De Metz
Metz, France02.2019
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST)
Islamabad, Pakistan06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences And Technology
Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan06.2009
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Educational leadership
- Teaching Excellence
- Academic advising
- Workshops and Seminars
- Personable and Approachable
- Learning Outcome Alignment
- Inclusive Learning
- Enrollment Management
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
Research Interests
- Manufacturing System Design and Optimization
- Risk Management for Zero Defect Manufacturing
- SMART Manufacturing
- Decision Making in Manufacturing Systems
- Data Analytics
- Design of Experiments
- Robotic Systems
- Quality 4.0
Accomplishments
- Awarded ‘SoS Impact Focal Person for Scholarships’ amongst all schools of NUST (June 2023)
- Conducted editorial responsibilities such as 'Member Technical Committee', and 'Publication Chair' in international conferences in Pakistan and Morocco.
- Acted as 'Reviewer' for eighteen international, impact factor, and reputable journals.
Certification
- Certified Energy Auditor via Green Productivity Training & Development Centre, National Productivity Organization (NPO), Ministry of Industries and Production, Government of Pakistan
- Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (Certification No. ZSSB153000566, Grant Date: 07 April 2020)
Industrial Consultancy Experience
- Design and development of Power Generation System for Thermo-acoustically-driven devices (12-Dec-2021 to 30-Dec-2023) – NUST, Pakistan
- Design of Mixed Model Assembly Line for Automotive Industry (3-Jun-2021 to 8-Jun-2023) – NUST, Pakistan
- Design and Development of an Automated Guided Vehicle (01-Jan-2021 to 30-Dec-2022) – National Centre of Robotics & Automation, CEME, NUST, Pakistan
- Process Design for Track Pin Insertion / Removal (01-Jun-2015 to 31-Aug-2015) – NUST, Pakistan
- Engineering Support Centres (10-Jan-2013 to 28-Feb-2013) – TUSDEC, Pakistan
- Pakistan Institute of Industrial Automation (06-Dec-2012 to 31-Jan-2013) – TUSDEC, Pakistan
- Fund for Innovative Training (FIT) Window: Enterprise on Board (03-Sep-2012 to 21-Nov2012) – TUSDEC, Pakistan
- Skill Development in Solar Technologies (03-Aug-2012 to 16-Jan-2013) – Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH – TUSDEC, Pakistan
- Enhancement, Up-gradation and Strengthening Capacity of Existing Fan Development Institute (FDI), Gujrat, Pakistan (03-Aug-2012 to 26-Sep-2012) – TUSDEC, Pakistan
- National Cleaner Production Center (NCPC) (01-Aug-2012 to 30-Sep-2012) – TUSDEC – UNIDO.
Industrial Patents
- Zaman UK, Aqeel AB, Naveed K, Baqai AA, Asad U, Hussain D, Rashid N, Khan US ‘Flexible automated vehicle platform' (Submitted to IPO, Pakistan)
- Hussain D, Zaman UK, Hamza A, Khan US ‘Flexible and multipurpose mobile agribot platform' (Submitted to IPO, Pakistan)
- Hussain D, Zaman UK, Hamza A, Khan US (2019) ‘Inclined concentric quadrupole magnetic actuators for targeted drug delivery (Class-01)' (IPO, Pakistan: Patent No. 20169)
Industrial Academic Projects
- “Design and Development of a Power Generation System for Thermoacoustically Driven Devices” funded by NESCOM, Pakistan (0.3 Million PKR, December 2021 to March 2024)
- “Warehouse Automation of a Textile Factory using Industry 4.0 Technologies” funded by National Centre of Robotics and Automation, Rawalpindi, Pakistan (13.127 Million PKR, 1st Jan, 2021 to 30th December, 2022)
Jury Member for International Students
- Alexej Simeth – PhD student(2019-2023) “AI-based Computer Vision to Enable Robotic Automation in High Mix Low Volume Assembly”, Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Defence Date: 28 Sep 2023)
- Yongqiang Tu – PhD student (2019-2023) “Process modeling and analysis for direct ink writing based on numerical simulation”, École Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers, Metz, France (Defence Date: 22 Feb 2023).
Editorial Responsibilities in Conferences
- 2nd International Conference on Modern Technologies in Mechanical & Material Engineering (MTME), Panelist for Discussion on Industry-Academia Linkages: Challenges & Opportunities, GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Pakistan, April 20, 2024
- 2nd International Conference on Modern Technologies in Mechanical & Material Engineering (MTME), Session Chair, GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Pakistan, April 20, 2024
- Casablanca International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (CASICAM'22), Member - Scientific Committee, University Library Mohammed Sekkat (BUMS), Casablanca, Morocco, November 23-24, 2022
- IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI) 2021, Publication chair, CEME, NUST, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, October 26-27, 2021
- Casablanca International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (CASICAM'20), Member - Technical Program Committee, National High School of Electricity and Mechanics (ENSEM), Casablanca, Morocco, November 19-20, 2020
- IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI) 2019, Publication chair, CEME, NUST, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, October 21-22, 2019
Editorial Responsibilities in Journals
Reviewer for 18 international, impact factor, reputable journals such as International Journal of Production Research (IJPR), Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems, Rapid Prototyping Journal, ASCE's Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, International Journal of Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, and International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, to name a few.
Invited Speaker
- Design of Manufacturing Systems: An Industry 4.0 Perspective, GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan, 24th October 2023
- World Congress on Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (WCMME-2018), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 16-17, 2018
Professional Trainings
- Report Writing Skill for Development Projects via Akhtar Hameed Khan National Centre for Rural Development (AHK-NCRD), Government of Pakistan (22-24 April 2024)
- Circular Economy in Industry via United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) (16 July 2023)
- Monitoring & Evaluation of Development Projects' via Pakistan Planning and Management Institute, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan (24-27 November 2020)
- Project Manager's Guide on Government Projects' via Pakistan Planning and Management Institute, Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan (15-17 January 2020)
- International training workshop on “Data Support & Services” via British American Tobacco – Malaysia at Singapore (February 25, 2014 to March 06, 2014)
- International training workshop on “Post Mortem and Data Planning” via Pakistan Tobacco Company at Bangkok, Thailand (September 10-14, 2013)
- International training workshop on “Clean Development Mechanism” from Department of Energy and Environment Management, National Productivity Organization, Ministry of Industries, Government of Pakistan (November 19-20, 2012)
- Environmental health and safety from BASF Chemicals & Polymers Pakistan (Private) Limited, Pakistan (October 14, 2010)
- International Workshop on “Aerospace Vehicle Design and Optimization: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach”, GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, KPK, Pakistan (October 16-18, 2009)
Publications
Please see ‘List of Publications’ as Annexure-I.
References
- Prof. Ali SIADAT, Director, LCFC, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, France, +33676917104, ali.siadat@ensam.eu
- Dr. Aamer Ahmed Baqai, Professor, CEME, NUST, Pakistan, +92-332-4602778, aamer.baqai@ceme.nust.edu.pk
- Dr. Ahmed Qureshi, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada, ajquresh@ualberta.ca
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Invited Professor
Arts et Métiers ParisTech – Campus de Metz, France
12.2024 - 01.2025
Associate Professor - Dept of Mechatronics Engg
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
03.2024 - Current
International Visiting Professor
Beihang University, Beijing, China
09.2021 - 01.2024
Deputy Registrar Undergraduate (UG) Program (Additional Administrative Charge)
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
12.2020 - Current
Acting Director Academics
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Professor - Dept of Mechatronics Engg
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
03.2019 - 02.2024
Professeur contractuel de 2èmecategoric
LCFC, Arts et Métiers ParisTech – Campus de Metz, France
01.2019 - 02.2019
Visiting Instructor
IAE, Ecole Universitaire de Management, Metz, France
03.2018 - 02.2019
Teaching Assistant
LCFC, Arts et Métiers ParisTech – Campus de Metz, France
09.2017 - 05.2018
Lecturer - Dept of Mechatronics Engg
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engg, NUST
03.2014 - 01.2016
Business Data Cleanser
Pakistan Tobacco Company; a member of British American Tobacco (BAT)
03.2013 - 05.2014
Associate (R&D)
Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC), Ministry of Production, GoP.
05.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant Manager (Technical Projects)
Inclusive Resource Management (Pvt.) Ltd.
03.2011 - 05.2012
Trainee Engineer
Orient Electronics (Pvt.) Ltd.
09.2010 - 03.2011
Ph.D. - Industrial Engineering
Arts Et Métiers ParisTech – Campus De Metz
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST)
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences And Technology
- Certified Energy Auditor via Green Productivity Training & Development Centre, National Productivity Organization (NPO), Ministry of Industries and Production, Government of Pakistan
- Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (Certification No. ZSSB153000566, Grant Date: 07 April 2020)
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