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The department seeks to provide high-quality programs of instruction, research, and service and to refine them continuously to meet the evolving needs of its students and society.

🚀 Your Future in Tech Starts Here!🎓 Admissions Open for BS Software Engineering (SE) – Fall 2026!Ready to turn your idea...
06/09/2026

🚀 Your Future in Tech Starts Here!
🎓 Admissions Open for BS Software Engineering (SE) – Fall 2026!
Ready to turn your ideas into technology that makes a difference?
Take the first step toward becoming a skilled software engineer and build the future with your creativity, coding, and innovation.
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📍 Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

Research Spotlight: Continual AI Learning for Urdu SMS Spam DetectionCongratulations to Mr. Qanmber Jawad on his innovat...
27/08/2026

Research Spotlight: Continual AI Learning for Urdu SMS Spam Detection

Congratulations to Mr. Qanmber Jawad on his innovative MS Data Science research titled "A Lightweight Agentic Workflow for Continual Learning in SMS Spam Detection for Urdu Script." Mobile spam and fraudulent messages across Pakistan are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often leveraging Roman Urdu variations, orthographic tricks, and rapidly changing vocabulary to evade traditional static filters. Qamber's research solves this challenge by introducing an agentic continual learning workflow. By delegating tasks across lightweight preprocessing, sub-millisecond edge classification, and adaptive memory updates, his framework detects evolving spam patterns in real time without the heavy computational cost of retraining large language models. This work marks a major advancement in localized NLP, mobile security, and edge-AI deployment for Urdu digital communications.

Supervisor: Dr. Hufsa Mohsin

Internal Examiner: Dr. Muhammad Fahad Khan

External Examiner: Dr. Zobia Rehman, Associate Professor (Comsats University Islamabad)

The Faculty of Computing at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad successfully convened its 4th Industrial ...
21/08/2026

The Faculty of Computing at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad successfully convened its 4th Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Nayyar Masood (Dean, Faculty of Computing).

The department extends its sincere gratitude to distinguished industry experts Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Iqbal (Chief Scientist, QUEST Lab), Dr. Khalid Latif (Vice President R&D, Biome Analytics, San Francisco), and Mr. Malik Sami Ullah (Sr. Manager IT, Etisalat, Dubai) for their invaluable time, visionary guidance, and global expertise in shaping our academic roadmaps.

During the meeting, key discussions centered on evaluating project scalability and deployability, redefining how programming and logic building are taught in the era of AI-generated code, and orienting faculty on emerging AI engineering practices. The board also highlighted the integration of agentic AI models and automation into academic workflows. Crucial strategic recommendations were formed regarding the university's Incubation Centre, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs), cloud infrastructure, market scalability, and startup ex*****on models. Furthermore, the board reviewed PEO and PLO alignments to boost graduate employability and recommended a practical, case-study-driven approach for the curriculum.

We are proud to announce that our MSDS student, *Mr. Mohsin Sheraz* , has successfully defended his master’s thesis titl...
06/08/2026

We are proud to announce that our MSDS student, *Mr. Mohsin Sheraz* , has successfully defended his master’s thesis titled “ *ECOX-EDGE: Explainable Edge-Deployable Transformers with Adaptive Compression for Sustainable Predictive Maintenance* ”. His research addresses a crucial challenge in modern artificial intelligence: making high-performance deep learning models lightweight, transparent, and efficient enough to run on resource-constrained hardware. His thesis establishes a framework designed to bridge the gap between complex Transformer architectures and real-world industrial deployment.
The ECOX-EDGE framework integrates three pivotal advancements in applied machine learning. By leveraging *Adaptive Compression* , the architecture dynamically prunes and quantizes heavy Transformer models so they can run directly on resource-limited edge hardware, significantly lowering computational overhead and latency. Incorporating *Explainable AI (XAI)* techniques ensures that the model's predictions are transparent and provide actionable insights into machine health. Ultimately, this approach powers *Sustainable Predictive Maintenance* by reducing unplanned industrial downtime while optimizing energy consumption on local hardware.

Supervisor: Dr. Ghulam Mustafa
Co-Supervisor: Amer Zaheer
Internal Examiner: Dr. Hufsa Mohsin
External Examiner: Dr. Usman Yaseen, Associate Professor (Comsats University Islamabad)

Strengthening Academia-Industry Collaboration in Software EngineeringThe Department of Software Engineering (DSE) at Shi...
05/08/2026

Strengthening Academia-Industry Collaboration in Software Engineering

The Department of Software Engineering (DSE) at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University remains committed to strengthening academia-industry collaboration to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice.

The DSE recently convened an Industrial Liaison Committee (ILC) meeting with distinguished industry professionals to explore strategic partnerships that enhance teaching, learning, research, and graduate employability.

The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Saif Ur Rehman Khan, (Convener, ILC), and was attended by Dr. Waseem Ahmed (Assistant Professor), Mr. Asad Mahmand (Director Information System, TezHost), and Mr. Raheel Khokhar (Senior Technical Consultant, Allshore Talent).

The discussions focused on several strategic initiatives, including:

Industry-oriented internship opportunities

Technical workshops and professional skill development programs

Guest lectures and knowledge-sharing sessions by industry experts

Collaborative projects to strengthen experiential and practice-based learning

The participants emphasized the importance of sustained engagement between academia and industry to ensure academic programs remain aligned with emerging technological trends, particularly in Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and related computing disciplines.

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University continues to foster innovation, experiential learning, and meaningful industry partnerships that equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

From Proposal to Publication: Crafting High-Quality Research ProposalsEvery impactful research contribution begins with ...
31/07/2026

From Proposal to Publication: Crafting High-Quality Research Proposals

Every impactful research contribution begins with a compelling proposal. The Department of Software Engineering (DSE), Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) is pleased to host an insightful session by Dr. Atif Mashkoor (Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria).

This session will provide practical guidance on developing high-quality research proposals, refining research ideas, aligning them with funding opportunities, and adopting effective strategies to enhance proposal acceptance.

📅 Date: 3 August 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Conference Room, Park Road Campus, Building-B, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad
🏛️ Organized by: Department of Software Engineering, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University

We warmly welcome faculty members, and researchers to join this engaging session and gain valuable insights into preparing competitive research proposals.

*Navigating the Future of Higher Education: University Pedagogy and AI Impact*The Faculty of Computing (FoC) recently ho...
25/07/2026

*Navigating the Future of Higher Education: University Pedagogy and AI Impact*
The Faculty of Computing (FoC) recently hosted an insightful and highly engaging session titled "University Pedagogy and AI Impact."

As Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of higher education, this session provided our faculty members with critical frameworks to adapt teaching methodologies, elevate student engagement, and navigate the complex opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the modern classroom.

We express our deepest gratitude to *Dr. Asma Shahid Kazi,* Associate Professor & *Chairperson* , Department of Elementary and Teacher Education, Faculty of Education (FoE) and *Head* , Active Citizens Program, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU).

Her perspective was instrumental in helping us bridge the gap between traditional pedagogical excellence and the demands of an AI-driven academic environment. We look forward to implementing these strategies to further enhance our teaching and learning culture.

🔍 DIGITAL DETECTIVE: Solving a Cybercrime Using Digital Forensics 🔍Shifa Professional Learning Center, in collaboration ...
21/07/2026

🔍 DIGITAL DETECTIVE: Solving a Cybercrime Using Digital Forensics 🔍
Shifa Professional Learning Center, in collaboration with the Shifa Cyber Security Society, brings you a hands-on digital forensics workshop!
🎯 Learn evidence collection, deleted file recovery, browser/USB forensics, and forensic reporting using tools like FTK Imager & Autopsy
👨‍🏫 Trainer: Malik Huzaifa Arif (CEH, CSA, CHFI, CSIL-CI)
📅 Date: 24th July 2026 (Friday)
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Shifa School of Computing (Online/On-Campus)
💰 Fee: PKR 1,000 (20% off for Shifa Family | First 10 registrations: PKR 599!)
🎓 Open to students, IT professionals, faculty & cybersecurity enthusiasts
✅ E-Certificate for all participants
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register instantly!
📩 Queries: [email protected]

Bridging Academia and Industry Through Practical LearningAs part of its commitment to preparing students for the evolvin...
21/07/2026

Bridging Academia and Industry Through Practical Learning
As part of its commitment to preparing students for the evolving demands of the technology industry, the Department of Artificial Intelligence organized a hands-on workshop titled "Transforming Data into Valuable Insights using Microsoft Power BI."

The workshop was delivered by Mr. Ahmed Shoaib from DICE Analytics, who shared practical insights into business intelligence, data visualization, dashboard development, and real-world applications of Microsoft Power BI. Students from BS Artificial Intelligence, BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, and BS Cyber Security actively participated in the session, gaining valuable exposure to industry practices and emerging career opportunities.

At the Department of Artificial Intelligence, we believe that meaningful education extends beyond classroom instruction. Building strong partnerships with industry enables students to acquire practical skills, understand current market expectations, and prepare for successful professional careers.

The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Raja Habib, Convener, Industrial Liaison Committee and AI Innovation Society, as part of the department's ongoing efforts to strengthen academia-industry collaboration through industry-led workshops, professional networking, internships, guest lectures, and career development initiatives.

The Department extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Ahmed Shoaib and DICE Analytics for their valuable contribution and looks forward to future collaborations that continue to benefit our students.

The Department of Software Engineering has successfully organized an insightful seminar titled “Entrepreneurship - From ...
13/07/2026

The Department of Software Engineering has successfully organized an insightful seminar titled “Entrepreneurship - From Idea to Impact”. We had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Waseem Ahmed, CEO of Kaizen Hive (SMC-Pvt.) Ltd. (A distinguished technology executive and digital transformation leader with over 2 decades of industrial experience), who conducted an interactive and insightful session.
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From identifying the right opportunity and navigating real-world challenges to realizing the transformative benefits of building your own venture, Dr. Waseem covered it all with clarity, honesty, and passion. STMU remains committed to creating platforms where knowledge meets action. Thank you, Dr. Waseem, for inspiring computing faculty to think beyond boundaries.

‎We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Waseem Ahmed for sharing his profound expertise and actively mentoring the faculty members. We also express our deep appreciation to Prof. Dr. Nayyer Masood, Dean of the Faculty of Computing, for his continuous encouragement and support in facilitating such impactful academic initiatives.

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