Dr. Saeed Mahfooz Named New Head for Computer Science Department University of Peshawar

University of Peshawar has announced the appointment of Dr. Saeed Mahfooz as the new head of the Department of Computer Science. Bringing over 25 years of experience in higher education and industry, Dr. Saeed Mahfooz has received national recognition for his work in academia.

             Welcoming his appointment, student said." We are delighted to welcome Sir Dr. Saeed Mahfooz as the new head of Computer Science Department as he is the wealth of expertise both as a leader in education and Information Technology".

             The editorial team of TECHBYTES met him on Friday October 29, 2010 to know his point of view as new chairman

             In his new role, Dr. Saeed Mahfooz will focus on emphasizing active faculty offerings more courses at BCS level as a leading undergraduate program. He will focus on enhancing the project-based educational model used at the Department of Computer Science, expanding, networking and Software Engineering, programming and leveraging top-tier business relationships which can provide students essential educational and employment opportunities.

             “For me, the excitement of computer science is seeing the amazing things that students can achieve when a strong work ethic and passion are engendered by real world projects,” said Dr. Saeed Mahfooz. “Project success builds self-confidence, independent initiative, and collaborative skills, all of which are essential attributes in the workplace. By providing an education that is rich with real-world projects and hands-on experience, students can easily differentiate themselves in a competitive job market and pursue rewarding career opportunities.”

              He was of the view that education at the very basic should be of international standard because this is the era of competition and without education it is impossible to compete and with stand the challenges of this modern Global village.

Adding to this he said that our Department is one of the largest and best departments of University of Peshawar, producing PhDs, M.Phil scholars and professional. We admit that some facilities are missing but we are trying to get more and more resources. Inshallah we will organize International seminars in coming summer and will upgrade the department to institute.

Dr Saeed Mahfooz was born in Peshawar, got his primary education from Saint Mary's

School, Matriculation and Intermediate from Cadet College Kohat and BSc from Edward's

College  Peshawar. He did his MSc from Western International University Arizona USA

and got the degree of Doctorate from Liverpool John University Liverpool UK. 

in Computer Network.

             Dr. Saeed Mahfooz has been a member of the Department of Computer Science faculty since1987 and has participated in many conferences, presented papers and has also written, several journals articles, research paper during the past 23 year

             During his professional life Dr. Saeed Mahfooz has frequently served as a guest lecturer or professor, thus resulting in his association with numerous universities in Pakistan along with the Middle East.