Professional Experience

Research Assistantship:

Currently conducting research on gravitational lensing and photon rings in the Schwarzschild-Melvin (Ernst) spacetime under the supervision of Dr. Volker Perlick. This project combines analytical and numerical methods, applying advanced general relativity and geodesic formalism to derive novel results related to black hole shadows and photon rings. A manuscript based on this work is in preparation with expected submission to Physical Review D in August 2025. Through this research, I have developed strong skills in theoretical modeling, numerical analysis, and computational problem-solving.

Physics Lectureship:

Selected as the youngest Physics Lecturer in Punjab, I began my career by teaching FSc and undergraduate students at the Government Islamia College in Lahore. This position allowed me to share my passion for communicating Science and raising the generation of future scientists in Pakistan. Working as a lecturer allowed me to function as the youngest F.Sc. exams superintendent, where I had the chance to facilitate over 800 students over 30 days. Leading a team of 10 dedicated individuals, we worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless examination process. Taking on such a significant responsibility taught me the art of accountability, discipline, and punctuality, values that will stay with me throughout my career.

Science Curriculum Researcher:

I had the honour of contributing to the National Curriculum Committee (NCC), a landmark initiative by the Government of Pakistan aimed at developing a unified, high-quality science curriculum for students across the country. As part of the team shaping the Single National Curriculum for grades 9 to 12, I assisted in designing subject content, learning benchmarks, and modern educational standards. Drawing on my academic background in the natural sciences and hands-on experience in public education, I worked to ensure that the curriculum reflects both scientific depth and accessibility, laying the foundation for a more informed, curious, and capable generation of future learners.

Research Assistantship:

I have had the privilege of working as a research assistant for two esteemed Physics researchers and professors, Dr. Sabieh Anwar, Dean of LUMS School of Sciences and Engineering, and Dr. Cassandra Fallscheer, Assistant Professor at Central Washington University. 

Under the guidance of Dr. Sabieh Anwar, I had the opportunity to explore the field of Radio Astronomy, specifically, the project of collecting and analyzing radio waves emitted by the Sun. I was responsible for assisting in the establishment of the university's first Astrophysics laboratory, a project that I continue to be involved in.

Working with Dr. Cassandra Fallscheer, I had the opportunity to delve into the field of Computational Astronomy. I successfully completed the computational reproduction of the research paper, “A Geometric Method to locate Neptune” (Bhatnagar et al, 2021). My research included extending this project to the discovery of other exoplanets. Additionally, I gained valuable experience in the operation of the ACE 0.6-meter telescope and learned about the research being conducted by my peers on extragalactic supernovae.

Teaching Assistantship:

I have previously served as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate courses, including Multi-variable Calculus, Modern Physics, and Linear Algebra. My responsibilities included conducting tutorial lectures to aid students in problem-solving, hosting weekly help hours and study sessions, and assisting the professor in course material design and the evaluation of quiz papers, homework assignments, and exams.

In the Spring of 2023, I am honored to continue my role as a Teaching Assistant for the course of Computational Physics at LUMS.

Director of LUMS Space Observatory:

I am proud to have served as the longest-standing Director of the LUMS Space Observatory, leading the initiative for over two years with a mission to revive and expand its role in public science engagement. Despite limited resources, I successfully organized a series of celestial sighting events that attracted over 500 university students, creatively adapting a DSLR camera in place of the telescope eyepiece and employing manual tracking techniques to ensure meaningful observations. I also led hands-on workshops on introductory astronomy and telescope usage, equipping students with practical skills and a deeper appreciation for the cosmos. Beyond campus, I initiated efforts to establish lasting collaborations with other universities and research centers to expand access to advanced telescope facilities and foster a stronger astronomical community across institutions.