• Ph.D in Neurosciences, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA
• Masters in Neurosciences Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA
• Researcher at Vision Research Center, University of Georgia, Athens Georgia 1988-89.

• Founding Vice-Chancellor of Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.
• Over 30 years of University teaching and research experience.
• Worked at the Applied Psychology Department, Punjab University for 28 years.
• Chairperson and Professor at the Applied Psychology Department, Punjab University from 1990-1998.
• Supervisor of over 75 students for Master's, Post Masters and Ph.D research thesis.
• Only trained neuropsychologist working in Pakistan.

• Has been awarded membership to Division 35 of American Psychological Association.
• Has been awarded the Presidents medal by the prestigious Chatham College, Pittsburgh USA.
• Awarded Senior Fulbright fellowship (1995-96).

There are over 75 research papers on her credit published all over the world. She has made over 120 presentations at the national and international scientific and academic conferences. Her collaborations at international level are mainly in the area of Drug Abuse, Developmental Disorders, as well as Women's Issues.
Has contributed chapters in three Internationally published and circulated books.