Academic Qualification

• PhD Fine Arts LCWU Lahore 2012
• MA Fine Arts LCWU (3 Gold Medals, Roll of honor, Governor’s Scholarship) 2004
• BA Fine Arts LCWU (Gold Medal , Governor’s Scholarship) 2002
• FA Govt. Degree College for Women Haroon Abad
• Matriculation Govt. Girls High School Haroon Abad

Job Experience

• In-Charge Visual Arts Department from October 11, 2022 to May 2024 and 1^st September 2025 till present
• Assistant Professor Fine Arts at present since 4^th April 2013
• Lecturer Fine Arts from 1^st September 2006 to 3^th April 2013
• Research Associate Contractual March 2005 to 31^st August 2006

Administrative Experience

• In-charge Department of Visual Arts from October 2022 to May 2024
• PhD Coordinator July 2019 to October 2023
• MS Coordinator RCA&D from December 2014 to June 2019
• QEC Coordinator Department of Visual Arts 2014 to July 2019
• QEC Coordinator Research Center for Art & Design IDVA 2019-2022
• NHQ Gallery In-charge at present: organized more than 50 Exhibitions in NHQ Gallery since 2014
• Member : DDPC (RCA&D) ,BOS (Visual Arts, RCA&D IDVA), BOF (FASS), Academic Council (LCWU), Purchase Committee non-technical Items LCWU, History Book Committee LCWU

Academic and Research Experience

• 19 years’ experience of teaching at LCWU
• Post-PhD teaching and research: 13 years 9 months at graduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervised 4 PhD (completed) and 26 MS (completed); currently supervising 5 PhD and 4 MS
• Author of 14 publications in Journals, 2 Textbooks, 3 publications awaited, 1 solo show and 33 group exhibitions
• Actively participated in the development and implementation of BFA-Visual Arts Semester system Scheme of Studies semester system under HEC Undergraduate Policy 2023
• Designed and taught core courses such as Philosophy of Art, An overview of Art History, Art in Pakistan, Drawing and Painting courses, History of Western Art, and Modern Art.

Research Thesis Supervised Graduate & Post Graduate Students MS/Phd

1. Making of Art, Aesthetics and Experience by Assma Majeed PhD Session 2013
2. The Evolution and Impact of Logo Design in Pakistan by Nida Ijaz PhD session 2014
3. JUSTAJU: Materializing the Gratification by sobia Mqsood PhD session 2014
4. Voice to Visual by Amber Munir PhD session 2015

List of in progress PhD research

1. Interpretation and Analysis of Flora and Fauna in contemporary Art of Pakistan by Anika Zia PhD session 2022 onwrads
2. Exploring Akhlaq’s Aesthetics: A Continuing Presence In Pakistani Art by Nawal Manzoor PhD session 2022 onwards
3. Shifting Models: A Study of Female Characters in Pakistan’s Animation Industry by Iqra Fahad PhD session 2023 onwards
4. Studio practice research by Laiqa Iqbal Mughal PhD session 2024 onwards (Synopsis writing in progress)
5. Art History research by Tasnim Gilani PhD session 2024 onwards (Synopsis writing in progress)

List of MS thesis completed

1. Fauna Motifs on the surface decoration of Mughal Architecture by Saira Khuram MS 2011-13
2. Socio Economic issues of Pakistan (2009-12) through line and colors: a studio practice research by Sadia Aman MS 2010-12
3. Life as with me: a studio practice research by Palwasha Javed MS 2011-13
4. Behind the veil: a studio practice research by Zarmina Aslam MS 2011-13
5. Stepping into peace: a studio practice research by Sundas Qurashi MS-2011-13
6. Glimpses from the past by Rebeca Indrias MS 2013-15
7. Assassination or scarification by Anika Saeed MS 2013-15
8. Echo of my soul : a studio practice research by Sehar Afzal MS 2014-16
9. Messages through transparent surfaces: a studio practice thesis by Mariam Javed MS 2014-16
10. Signature and My Life: a studio practice thesis by Sadia Zaka MS 2014-16
11. Symbolic significance of the art works by Rahat Naveed Masood by Samreen Fatima MS 2014-16
12. Connection by Azka Naeem MS 2014-16
13. Life in a Still Life: a studio practice thesis by Hira Khawar MS 2016-18
14. Vanished Realities: a studio practice thesis by Hira Mubashar But MS 2017-19
15. Melancholy and Aesthetic expression: a studio practice thesis by Asma Shereen MS 2015-17
16. Gloomy stories under the Sunshine of Hope: a studio practice thesis by Nimra Saleem MS 2015-17
17. Truck Art in Pakistan: an art history based thesis by Saleha Qayyum MS 2018-20
18. A constant Reminder of Past Terrorism: Studio based thesis by paintings by Noor-ul-Huda MS 2019-21
19. A Self Visual and Poetic Expression to Attain Divinity by Fatima Amaan MS 2019-21
20. Cyber Bulling and my Artwork by Nazish Yousaf MS 2020-22
21. Development of Abstract Art and its Impact on Selected Lahore Base Contemporary Artists by Shaeera Haider MS 2020-22.
22. Artist’s Interpretations of Mathematical Terminologies by Wajiha Ahmad MS- 2021-23.
23. Recollections of the Past Memories by Hifsa Munir MS- 2021-23
24. Aesthetic Interpretation of patterns in Plants by Maria Ahmad Malik MS 2021-23
25. Finding the Surreal Elements in the Works by Pakistani Painters. By Irum Shaheen MS 2021-23
26. Keeping Poverty in Mind: A Painting Practice Investigation Mehwish Umbreen MS 2023-25

Articles in Journals 

1. “Dīn-e-Elāhī: The Politics of Religion during Mughal Sultanate ", Al-Qamar ( Vol.5 Issue 1 , January –March 2022)
2. “Qur’ānic Calligraphy: The Flourishing Art of Divine Words”, Al-Qamar ( Vol.4 Issue 3 , July-September 2021)
3. "Art and the Writing of Sacred Words", "Al-Qamar" ( Vol.4 Issue 3 , July-September 2021)
4. “Khussa Ornamentation in Multan”, FWU Journal of Social Sciences, ISSN:1995-1272, Volume No. 15, Issue No. 3, (April to June 2021)
5. “Artists, Emotions and Creativity: An Analytical Study of Artist’s life in Pakistani Muslim Society”, Al-Qamar, Volume 4, Issue 4 (October-December 2021)
6. “Meaningful Paintings by Ali Azmat”, Visual Communication Quarterly, 27:3, 161-171, September 29, 2020, DOI: 10.1080/15551393.2020.1781643, To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/15551393.2020.1781643
7. “A Discourse with Nature”, Visual Communication Quarterly, 27:2, 110-117, June 30, 2020,  To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/15551393.2020.1732219
8. “Mystic Impressions by Mudassar Manzoor” published  in international Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, ISSN: 2321-8819 (Online) 2348-7186 (Print) Impact Factor: 1.498 Vol. 5, Issue 12 , December 2017, p 47-52
9. “A deadly silence behind the serenity of landscapes painted by Mughees Riaz”  published  in international Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, ISSN: 2321-8819 (Online) 2348-7186 (Print) Impact Factor: 1.498 Vol. 5, Issue 9, September 2017, p47-52
10. “Innovative Ideas of Aakif Suri in the Field of Miniature Painting”, published  in international Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, ISSN: 2321-8819 (Online) 2348-7186 (Print) Impact Factor: 1.498 Vol. 5, Issue 6, June 2017, p237-242
11. “The development of surrealistically flavored expressionism in the paintings of M. Naeem” published by JASS, Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Lahore College for Women University, June 2016 Issue I, volume III, ISSN 2311-293X, p154-177 
12. “Artists who created art movements in Pakistan”, published in international research journal Asian Academic Research journal of Social sciences and Humanities, VOL:03, Issue:05, May 2016, ISSN:2278-859X, p59-78
13. “Art: The Last Asylum”, published in Journal, JASS, Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Lahore College for Women University, June 2014, Issue I, volume I, ISSN 2311-293X p39-51
14. “Dr. Khalid Mahmud: A Painter of Soul and Mysticism” Published by insight communication magazine FACE ON Quarterly VOL:05 Issue:01 2008 p143-150.

Books

1. Art and Model Drawing Grade 9 Textbook (Punjab Curriculum and Text Book Board, publication) 2023-24.
2. Art and Model Drawing Grade 10 Textbook (Punjab Curriculum and Text Book Board, publication) 2023-24.

Publications in Progress

1. Sufi Wisdom on the Walls: Bulleh Shah's Poetry in Pandoke Village, Al-Qamar (HEC recognized Y Category)
2. “A Search for Suitable Definition of Art”, Journal of Research and Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan, (HEC recognized Y Category)
3. Art, Politics, and Power: A Complex Interplay

Solo Exhibition

1. A Discourse with Nature: a solo show of landscape paintings in 4^th December 2014 at Hamail Art Gallery MM Alam Road Lahore by projection of 40 paintings of various sizes.

Selected Group Exhibitions 

1. Participated in 4^th Anna Molka Awards Exhibition February 2025.
2. Participated in China-Pakistan Educational Cultural Exchange International Exhibition, Naseem Hafeez Qazi Gallery IDVA 1^st June, 2023.
3. The Nostalgic Views of Historical Buildings inside the LCWU, at NHQ gallery IDVA, 6^th September 2022.
4. Participated in 3^rd National Exhibition of painting organized by Artist’s Association Punjab at Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore November 2021.
5. Participated in Landscape exhibition Phenomenal Treat at Ejaz Art Gallery Lahore 27^th November 2020.
6. Participated in Resilience: Alhamra’s 16^th Annual Exhibition of Paintings, drawings, print making, sculptures, installations and video art by Young Artists-2020, Alhamra Art Council, Lahore Art Council. 2020
7. Participated in 33^rd Annual Art Exhibition and 16^th National Art Exhibition 2019 organized by Artists Association of Punjab at Alhamrah Art Gallery the Mall road Lahore
8. Participated in Alhamra National Exhibition of Visual Arts, Lahore Arts council Alhamra Art Gallery Mall road Lahore 26^th November 2018
9. Participated in The 32^ndAnnual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts- Lahore Arts council Alhamra Art Gallery Mall road Lahore , 2018
10. A Group Show Upcoming Nuances: Art in Pakistan, NHQ Gallery Lahore College for Women University Lahore 31^st October 2017
11. Participated in Commemorative Show titled ‘Massacre of innocents’ organized at the Alhamra Arts Council, The Mall Lahore, and December 2016.
12. Participated in Enhancing Boundaries: Alhamra’s 12^th Annual Exhibiion of Painting, sculpture, ceramics and graphic arts by young artists-2016, 12^th April 2016
13. Participated in 30^th Annual Exhibition of  Arts 2016: 14^th National Show by Artists Association of Punjab, 24^th February 2016
14. Participated in exhibition Massacre of Innocents, organized by Pakistan National Council Arts and Artists Association of Punjab in PNCA Islamabad, 18 May 2015
15. Group show “Memoirs of the future” Alhamra’s 9^th Annual Exhibition of painting, sculpture, ceramics and Graphic arts of young artists-2013 Lahore
16. Group show  and artists talk “ Two D performances” NHQ gallery Institute of Design and Visual Arts, LCWU Lahore 2013
17. Group Exhibition at the 90^th anniversary of LCWU Institute of Design and Visual Arts LCWU 2012.
18. Group Exhibition at the 100^th celebration of Chanab Club Faisalabad 2010.
19. Group Show in Naseem Hafeez Qazi Gallery Lahore College for Women University Lahore 2009.
20. Participated in “Fresh Cream”4^th annual exhibition of young artists at Alhamrah Art Gallery conducted by Alhamrah Art Council Lahore 2008.
21. “Rediscovering Nasim Hafeez Qazi” a project from curating exhibitions of her work to the documentation of her life and art, funded by HEC, published by Fine Arts Research Centre LCWU Lahore 2008
22. Participated in Miniature Painting exhibition at Chandi Garrh Art Gallery India 2006. 

Participation in seminars/ conferences/Trainings

1. Training session “Incorporating IEEE Xplore resources into your teaching: A” by international scholar Alex Liu Yupeng Manager Client Services for Asia IEEE, August 19, 2024.
2. Advance level course for PhD Supervisors organized by Lahore College for Women University Lahore June 13^th and 14^th, 2024. 
3. International Hands on training on Transformational Leadership for University Leaders, Gent University Belgium with the collaboration of LCWU 7^th September to 1^st October 2015 
4. Participated in ceramic workshop “Aesthetic in Clay” organized by ceramic section department of Visual Arts Institute of Design and Visual Arts LCWU 2014
5. Participated in international seminar” Knowledge Park” organized y British council at Awari Lahore 2014
6. Participated in International seminar “the generation next” organized by British council at PC Lahore 2014
7. Participated in A two day International workshop Developing a researcher: the entire research process, IT dept LCWU 2014
8. Edward de Bono’s Cort 1(Breadth) Tool Teacher Certification April 2014
9. Workshop Drawing through Charcoal conducted by Mr. Jahangir Hussain from Bangladesh at LCWU 2014
10. Participated in Summer leadership Institute conducted by Dr. Anniqua Rana collaborating with LCWU and Ministry of Education and Trainig (NTP) Government of Pakistan 2013
11. Active citizenship training of Facilitators refresher course 24^th and 25^th April 2014
12. Active citizenship training by British council July 2012
13. Philip Collection Education Department Washington DC one day  training by Rachel Goldberg  for art education April 2013
14. Presented a paper “ the roll of art teacher in the development of  art in Pakistan” in an international Seminar “ Persianate Societies” with the collaboration of Punjab University and LUMS Lahore 2009
15. Participation in International seminar “Lahore a crucible of influences” Fine Arts Research center LCWU Lahore 2006
16. Participation in international Seminar “Breaking Barriers Building Bridges” Fine Arts Research center LCWU Lahore 2006
17. Workshop on Art Exhibition Technique conducted by Dr. Barbara Schmitz at LCWU  2008
18. Staff Development Course under the scheme National Academy of Higher Education HEC 2006

List of other proficient and creative Experience

1. Designed 1^st University calendar LCWU 2018
2. Designed 1^st Newsletter  of LCWU Nov-Dec 2017
3. Book cover illustration, Challenge Education Pakistan: Reflection of An Educationist Sbiha Mansoor, Lahore School of Economics, May 2016  
4. Conceived and executed the design of a Float for National level procession on the event of 23^rd March 2016 from Lahore College for Women University Lahore
5. A relief Sculpture Installation: a project on the theme of “Historical development of south Asia” for the museum of Faisalabad 2010.
6. Have worked with Leo Plus Pvt. ltd. Lahore as a designer of a relief project for the Faisalabad cultural Museum in 2010
7. Have conducted three days’ workshop on Art of Drawing and Mosaic at GCU Lahore 2012
8. Supervised Extended Essay of Irfan Javed Augusting MA Visual Arts National College of Art
9. Fiberglass Relief Sculpture Installation “Roman Horses” Department of Visual Arts IDVA LCWU Lahore
10. Mix media relief installation “Art through the Ages” Department of Visual Arts IDVA LCWU Lahore
11. Architectural Relief of 7 panels “Jharoqas” for Ilahi Ceramics Mureedkay Shekhupura 
12. Paintings and sculptures of mine are in various public and private collections
13. I have done a number of portrait painting projects of high officials of Army and Punjab Government of Pakistan.
14. I have designed a 6months Diploma course of Interior Designing for National Vocational Technical Education Commission of Government of Punjab in 2007.
15. I was an active participant and part of the Fine Arts Research Center team for organizing a 6 days  international Seminar on “Lahore is a crucible of Influences” and “Breaking Barriers Building Bridges” in 2006 

Research Interest

• Themes and Sources of the Current Generation of Pakistani Artists
• Contemporary Art
• Practicing Painting and Sculpture