Dr. IFTIKHAR AHMED KHAN (Ph.D.)

I completed my Master’s in Computer Science from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan. I earned my Ph.D. in February 2009 from Brunel University, United Kingdom, specializing in Affective Computing and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

My areas of interest include Software Engineering (SE), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Affective Computing, and Image Processing. I served as a member of the Board of Studies for the Software Engineering Department at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar. The primary objective of this board was to review and update courses and curricula to align with modern advancements. Additionally, I held the position of Chairman of the Department of Computer Software Engineering at UET Peshawar.

One of my significant contributions was initiating the Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Software Engineering at UET Peshawar's Mardan Campus. I also played a crucial role in the National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC), where I contributed to designing the Software Engineering curriculum for institutions across Pakistan for the years 2013–2016.

In 2014, I joined COMSATS Institute of Information Technology and made substantial contributions to the development of the Software Engineering program under the Department of Computer Science. I initially served as the Domain Head of Software Engineering and later as the Head of the Software Engineering Department. In 2022, I was promoted to Associate Professor and subsequently elevated to the position of Head of the Department. I also played a pivotal role in relocating the department to the new Dhamtaur Campus.

Currently, I am a Professor at the Faculty of Information Technology (FIT), Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, at the University of Lahore. My ongoing efforts focus on transforming FIT by implementing Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in its true essence to enhance the academic and research landscape.