Professional Experience

July 2018 - to date
Assistant Professor
Fatima Jinnah Women University

February 2021 - June 2022
Incharge Department of Fine Arts
Fatima Jinnah Women University

October 2005 - July 2018
Lecturer
Fatima Jinnah Women University

August 2004 - June 2005
Teaching Assistant
Fatima Jinnah Women University

PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCES

RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTED

·   “Sustaining History: Resource Constraints, Climate Change, and the Adaptive Reuse of Mohan Singh Haveli to University Hub” at Lahore Museum International Symposium on Cultural Heritage at Risk, Climate Change, Museum Sustainability, and the Way Forward on 22^nd April, 2025. 

·       “From Residence to University Hub, The Journey of Mohan Singh Haveli: Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Building for Contemporary Purposes” at International Conference the Reflective Practice of Design: Concerns and Challenges for Professionalism, Ethics and the Way Forward at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan on7^th- 9^th October, 2024.

·      “Mohan Singh Haveli: Architectural Features and Decorative Elements” at International Seminar 2022

·       Architecture, Evolution and Aesthetics: Pakistan and Malaysia at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan on 14^thOctober 2022.

·       Communication Design Teaching During Covid 19 at FJWU: A Case Study of Alternative Curriculum and Methods. National Conference “Interdisciplinary learning, Research and Practice” Beacon House National University, Lahore on 19^th - 20^th November 2021.

·       “Unheard Voices: Women and Sufi Music” at International Conference on Gender, Social Science & Humanities New Directions in Scholarship at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan on 13^th - 15^th January, 2016.

·       “Key Challenges Faced by Female Faculty to Develop Their Career Through Active Research” at the BELMAS Gender and Leadership Conference at The College Court Conference Centre, Leicester University UK on 2^nd October, 2015.

·       “Roll of Research in Mapping Women Career Progression” at International Conference Thinking Back and Moving Forward: Reflections on Gender, Education and Leadership in Pakistan at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan on 27^th - 28^thMay, 2015.

• “Depiction of Female in Pakistani Art by Male Prominent Painters” at the International Journal of Arts & Sciences (IJAS) Conference for Academic Disciplines at University of Las Vegas, Nevada USA on 18^{th –} 22^nd March, 2013.

EXHIBITION

·       Participated in a Group Exhibition “Voices of Resilience” at Zubida Agha Gallery at Institute of Art and Design, University of Sargodha.

·       Participated in a Group Exhibition “Canvas 2.0” on 23^rd – 26^th May 2025 at Gallery 21 Islamabad.

·       Participated in a Group Show “Takshasila Vesak Day Festival Art Exhibition” on 15^th – 17^th May 2022 at Islamabad Art Gallery. F9, Islamabad.

·       Participated in an Exhibition “Buddhism in Pakistan: History, Archaeology, Art and Architecture” International Conference and Art Festival for Promoting Social Cohesion and Interfaith Harmony, on 14^th – 15^th March 2022 at Pakistan National council of the Arts (PNCA) Islamabad.

·       Participated in a Group Show Kashmir Solidarity Day Exhibition “Tribute to Kashmiris ‘Just Struggle for Right to Self-Determination”, 10^th – 19^th February 2022 at Kashmir Cell, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad.

·       Participated in a Group Show “Synergy: Together We are Stronger” celebrating 70 Years of Pak China Friendship, 21^st December 2021- 14^th January 2022 at COMSATS Gallery Islamabad.

·       Participated in a Group Show, 16 Days Activism Against Gender Violence, 4^th-12^th December 2019 at Nomad Art & Cultural Centre Islamabad.

·       Participated in a Group Exhibition at Islamabad Art Festival IAF 19: Your Tradition Versus Our Modernity, with title “Indigenous Vocabulary and Contemporary Expression” 18^th- 30^th November 2019 at Sir Syed Memorial, Islamabad.

·       Participated in a Group Exhibition “Maira Shehr”, on 5^th September, 2019 at COMSATS Art Gallery Islamabad.

·       Participated in a Group Exhibition “The Unseen Beyond” Exploring Silence, Shadows and the Spaces Between, on 20^th – 30^th May 2019 at Art Space Studio, Arlington Texas USA.

·       Participated in a Group Exhibition “The World from My Eye”, on 5^th -30^th April, 2019 at COMSATS Art Gallery, Islamabad.

·       Participated in a Group Show “Women and Peace 2016” on November 2016 at Lok Virsa Art Gallery Islamabad a Collaborative Venture of Fatima Jinnah Women University and Shirakat.

·        Participated in a Group Show “Soch Rang”, 1^st Inter-University Faculty Art Exhibition on 7^th June, 2013 at Multan College of Arts, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.

·       Participated in an Exhibition “Identity power and Desire: Representing Experience” on 6^th May 2013 at University of Taxes Austin USA.

·       Participated in National Women’s Day Group Show, Women Painters of Pakistan “Diversity in Creativity” on 8^th March 2012 at Pakistan national council of the Arts Islamabad.

• Participated in Degree Show Exhibition of “Promotional Campaign of Pakistan Post and Miniature Stamps Designed in Miniature Painting” at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi on July 2004.                                                  

·       Participated in a Group Exhibition of First GIKI all Pakistan Art Gala by Naqsh Art Society, GIKI Swabi Pakistan on 2003.

COMMITIONED PROJECT

·       139 Self-propelled Medium Regiment Artillery Commissioned to Prepare a Relief to be Presented by this Unit to Pakistan Army Artillery Museum. The Medium of Relief was Fiber Glass. The Project was Delivered on 7^th October 2003.

DESIGN PROJECTS (PUBLISHED)

·       “Climate: A Year-Round Commitment” Concept Developed and Calendar Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi 2025.

·       "ھم فاطمہ جناح ہیں، ھم رشک زمن ہیں" Calendar and Dairy Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi 2024.

·       Logo, Official Campaign and packaging Design for Sayyan Cuisine, Paradise Complex Main Expressway Islamabad in 2024.

·       Official Campaign Designed for Pine City Phase II, Trade Center, F-11 Markaz Islamabad.

·       “25 Years of History and Celebration” Infographics and Calendar Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi 2023.

·       “Celebrating the Architectural and Decorative Significance of Fatima Jinnah Women University Building” Calendar Designedfor Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi 2022 Concept and Research based on my M.Phil. Thesis.

·       “A Cluster of 30 Artist” Degree Show Catalogue Concept and Layout Designed in 2022.

·       “A Cluster of 30 Artist” Degree Show Website Designed and Published 2022.

·       “To Life” Degree Show Catalogue and Web Site Designed in 2021.

·       “Incognito” Department of Fine Arts Degree Show 2020 Exhibition Catalogue Designed.

·       Designed a Poster Based Awareness Campaign on Covid 19 to be Display on Campus in 2020.  

·       Catalogue Designed “Indigenous Vocabulary and Contemporary Expression” Department of Fine Arts, Fatima Jinnah Women University Exhibition in IAF 19 Islamabad Artsfest 2019. Art Projects of Faculty and Students.

·       “Beyond Imagination” Department of Fine Arts Degree Show 2016 Catalogue Designed.

·       Conference Logo, Abstract and Program Booklet and Giveaways for International Conference on Gender, Social Science & Humanities New Directions in Scholarship at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi Pakistan on 13th - 15th January 2016 in Collaboration with University of Texas, Austin, USA.

·       “Inspired to Create: Mesmerizing Textile Design” Calendar and Diary Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University 2016.

·       پڑھا لکھا پنجاب"  Project” Designed posters and Banners, in 2016.

·       “Floral Hues of Pakistan” Calendar Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University 2015.

·       Designed Banners to Decorate Malhair Metro Station at Inaugural of Metro Bus Service in Rawalpindi in June 2015.

·       “دھرتی کے رنگ Colors of Mother land” Calendar Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University 2014.

·       Conference Logo, Program Booklet and Giveaways Designed for International Conference “Thinking Back and Moving Forward: Reflections on Gender, Education and Leadership in Pakistan” Held at Fatima Jinnah Women University in Collaboration with University of Leicester UK, HEC and Actionaid Pakistan on 27th – 28th May 2015.

·       “Quotable Words by Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah” Calendar and Diary Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University 2012.

·       “Patriotic Vision Through Verses and Images” Calendar and Diary Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University 2011.

·       “Tribute to Pakistani Women” Calendar and Diary Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University 2010.

·       “Celebrating Ten Years of Excellence: A vision with a Mission” Calendar and Diary Designed for Fatima Jinnah Women University 2009.

·       Booklet Design for International Conference on Earthquake 10/8: Social, Human and Gender Issues on 15th – 17th January, 2006.

·       9th SAF Games, Islamabad (2004)

o   Worked as a Graphic Designer for the Media Cell of SAF Games at Islamabad Sports Complex.

o   Designed the Layout and Content of the Official Press Guide and Shuttle Guide.

o   Created Manual Illustrations of Mascot and Friend of Mascot to be Printed in Press Guide.

o   Developed the branding for various event venues.

o   Designed the monument of the mascot and its companion character, installed at the Islamabad Sports Complex.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Architecture, Hitory of Art and Architecture, Design, Sustainable design Practice.

ACHIVEMENTS

·      Won University Gold Medal and Diamond Jumbolon Sustainability Gold Medal to Secured Highest CGPA 3.97 in M.Phil. Art and Design in Session 2017-2019 at University College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab.

·      Awarded a Certificate of Special Recognition of Services on FJWU Annual Day on 28^th December, 2022.

·      Won 2^nd Prize in Painting Competition in Inter Collegiate 2003 Held at F.G. Post Graduate College for Women Wah Cantt.

·      President of Fine Arts Society in F.G College for Women Kashmir Road Rawalpindi during 2000-2001.

·      Won 1^st Prize in Painting Competition Held at Federal Govt. College for Women, F- 7/2 Islamabad on 2001.

·      Won 1^st Prize in Water Color Painting Competition Held at Govt. Viqar-Un-Nisa College Rawalpindi on 22^nd February, 2001.

·      Won 1^st Prize in Painting Competition in Inter Collegiate 2001 Held at F.G. Post Graduate College for Women Wah Cantt.

·      Won 1^st Prize in Painting Competition in All Pakistan Talented Students Competition 2001 held at Islamabad College for Girls F- 6/2 Islamabad.

·      Won 1^st Prize in Islamic Calligraphy Competition Held at Islamabad Model College for Girls F- 6/2 Islamabad.

·      Won 2^nd Prize in Painting Competition Held at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi on 16^th March, 2001.

·      Won 2^nd Prize in Painting Competition Held at F.G. Post Graduate College for Women Kashmir Road, Rawalpindi Cantt on 2000.

·      Won 1^st Prize in Art Competition in Inter Schools Regional Competitions at Directorate of Federal Government Educational Institutes Cantt and Garrison Rawalpindi Region Session 1996.

·      Won 1^st Prize in Art Competition at F. G. Girls High School M.H. Road Rawalpindi on 1995.

·      Member Girls Guiding Association of F. G. Girls High School M.H. Road Rawalpindi during 1995-1997.

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS

·       Workshop on Qualitative Research Techniques and Publication Tactics organized by Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization at Fatima Jinnah Women University, 15th – 16th April 2025.

·       Innovative Pedagogies and digital Learning Excellence under Cascading Training of higher education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA) and Fatima Jinnah Women University, organized by Strategic Planning Committee in Collaboration with Center of Learning excellence on 28^th January, 2025.

·       AI Revolution in Academia: A New Dawn or Deep Ethical Dilemma organized by Foundation University Islamabad at Fatima Jinnah Women University, 14th January 2025.

·       Professional Development Training on SDG# 4: Quality Education – “Revisiting Outcome-based Education to Enhance Employability,” organized by Quality Enhancement Cell in collaboration with Center of Learning and Excellence at Fatima Jinnah Women University, 11th December 2024.

·       Research Grant Writing and Academic Publications organized by Center of Learning Excellence in Collaboration with Communication and Media Sciences Department, Fatima Jinnah Women University on 2^nd -5^th May, 2023.

·       Workshop on World Heritage Day organized by Cultural Society at Fatima Jinnah Women University, 27th April 2023.

·       45 Credit Hour Academic Administration Workshop for HODs and Emerging Leaders organized under the collaborative Project of Academic Without Borders, Fatima Jinnah Women University and Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization on 4^th – 14^th January, 2021.

·       Three Days Professional Development Workshop organized by Women Research and Resource Center (WRRC) at Fatima Jinnah Women University, 23rd – 25th January 2019.

·       Training Workshop on “Qualitative Research Workshop series III” organized by ORIC in collaboration with Department of Anthropology at Fatima Jinnah Women University, 6th – 8th February 2019.

·       History of Mathematics, Dimensions & Chaos Images organized by Fatima Jinnah Women University at Resource Center Murree, 22nd May 2015.

·       Training of Presiding Officers and Senior Assistant Presiding Officers for Local Government Elections, Punjab 2015 organized by The Election Commission of Pakistan, 16th November 2015.

·       Research Capacity Building Through International Partnership for Mapping Women Academics’ Careers in Pakistan organized by Fatima Jinnah Women University, 28th April – 2nd May 2014.

·       Fundamentals of Television Production organized by Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fatima Jinnah Women University, 8th – 10th September 2014.

·       FJWU Professional Development Programme at the Institute of Education, University of London, 9th – 20th September 2013.

·       Workshop on Research Practices and Publication organized by Fatima Jinnah Women University in collaboration with University of Bradford, UK, 11th December 2012.

·       Women in Leadership and Management in Higher Education organized by Fatima Jinnah Women University in collaboration with NUST and Association of Commonwealth Universities, 23rd – 30th January 2011.

·       Faculty Development Workshop at Fatima Jinnah Women University, 18th – 19th January 2011.

·       Professional Development and Capacity Building Course organized by Center for Extension, Entrepreneurship and Professional Advancement (APEEC) at University of Putra Malaysia, 20th – 21st August 2007.

·       Theatre Workshop organized by Punjab Lok Rahs and Sawang at Sanjha Punjab Rahs Mela, Jaranwala Faisalabad, 21st – 25th November 2008.

·       Five Days Workshop on Art Appreciation/Criticism conducted by Prof. Ijaz-ul-Hassan at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), Islamabad, 19th – 23rd April 2005.

·       Workshop on Sports Photography conducted by Kodak Limited Pakistan Branch in collaboration with SAF Games Organizing Committee at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad, 18th – 19th March 2003.

CONFERENCE AND EVENT ORGANIZED

 

·       Participated as Organizing team of FJWU Institute of Visual Arts and Design Islamic Art Festival, Conference, Workshops and Art Exhibition on 22^nd – 23^rd November 2023 at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.

·       Organized Paper Making Workshop in FJWU Institute of Visual Arts and Design Islamic Art Festival, Conference, Workshops and Art Exhibition on 22^nd – 23^rd November 2023 at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.

·       Participated as Organizing team of Conference on Heritage and Interfaith Harmony on 18^th April 2023 at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.

·       Participated as Organizing team of Women in leadership Conference 2023: Challenges, Opportunities and the way-Forward on 10^thMarch 2023.

·       Participated as Organizing team of Second International Conference on Sustainable Development in Contemporary world: Priorities, Challenges and Prospects on 4^th – 6^th October 2022 organized by Department of Economics, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi in Collaboration with The World bank.

·       Participated as Organizing team of International Conference on Gender, Social Science and Humanities New Directions in Scholarship on 13^th – 15^th January 2016 organized by Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi in Collaboration with University of Texas, Austin, USA.

·       Participated as Organizing team of International Conference on Thinking Back and Moving Forward: Reflections on Gender, Education and Leadership in Pakistan on 27^th – 28^th May 2015 at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi in Collaboration with University of Leicester.

 

 

CONFERENCE AND EVENT ATTENDED

·       Attended a Webinar "Cultural Heritage and Recent Armed Conflicts", Part of the Series within the Project "Architectural Heritage Preservation in Times of War: The Ukrainian Model" in partnership with the Kharkiv School of Architecture and Skeiron Company on 2^nd June, 2025. 

·       Attended a Seminar on The Climate Action for the Future: Empowering Children and Women in the Face of Change on 27^thFebruary 2025 at Hotel Margalla Islamabad.

·       Attended 4^th Pakistan Mountain Festival 2014 Organized by Devcom Pakistan at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.

·       Attended an International Conference on Entrepreneurship for Young Women and Using of New Technologies: Issues and Challenges on 26^th – 27^th November 2013 at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

• M.Phil. Thesis “Architectural Features and Decorative Elements of Mohan Singh Ḥaveli Rawalpindi” This study intended to document and analyzes the architectural and decorative characteristics of Mohan Singh Haveli within the context of its historical and architectural importance.

·       Participated as Researcher in the Three-Year Project Titled: “Research Capacity Building through International Partnership for Mapping Women Academics’ Careers in Pakistan” A Collaborated Project of University of Leicester, UK and Fatima Jinnah Women University Funded by British Academy, UK 2012- 2015. Responsibilities included data collection, conducting interviews with university faculty, transcription of qualitative interview data, and contribution to research analysis. Research findings were presented at two international conferences. Selected to visit the UK to present research at the BELMAS Gender and Leadership Conference and attended a 12-day professional development workshop at the University of London as part of the project.

·       From January 1 to May 31, 2013, served as a Short-Term Affiliate Visiting Researcher/Scholar at the South Asian Institute, University of Texas at Austin, USA a partnership program between Fatima Jinnah Women University and University of Texas Austin. Research activities were conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Renita Coleman, with a focus on academic inquiry and course development. Engaged in professional development workshops organized by the South Asian Institute and the Center for Teaching and Learning, including sessions on “Co-Creation of Value in the Learning Environment: A New Approach to Facilitating Student Learning through Building Partnerships and Sharing Responsibilities” and “Creating an Assessment Plan”. Participated in a postgraduate course on Representation and presented a research paper at an international conference at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.