Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Ihsan Ayyub Qazi is a Full Professor of Computer Science at LUMS and the Director of LUMSx. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh (2010) and has been a Visiting Research Scientist at UC Berkeley (2017). His work has been supported by leading organizations including Google, Meta/Facebook, The World Bank Group, HEC, Ignite, and Safe Online. Dr. Ihsan has received several prestigious awards, including the Google Faculty Research Award, three Facebook Integrity Foundational Research Awards, and the Google exploreCSR Award.

Atif Rahim Khan, SPHR leads the Centre for Capacity Building at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute as a Senior Capacity Building Specialist.

Dr. Agha Ali Raza is a tenured Associate Professor of Computer Science at LUMS and the founding director of the Center for Speech and Language Technologies (CSaLT). He earned his PhD in Computer Science with a specialization in Language Technologies from Carnegie Mellon University as a Fulbright Scholar. His research focuses on Speech and Natural Language Processing, Speech-based Human-Computer Interfaces, and ICT for Development (ICT4D). He has been awarded highly competitive grants by UNICEF, GIZ, Facebook/Meta, the Gates Foundation, the NIH, the National Academies of Sciences (NAKFI), Google Inc., and the HEC.

Yumna Shoaib is an experienced early years educator and founder of The Storytellers Club, an initiative dedicated to fostering creativity and critical thinking in children through storytelling and play-based learning. She has contributed as a teacher trainer at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), sharing her expertise in early childhood pedagogy and mentoring educators. Yumna holds a Master of Science in Economics (2014–2016) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics (2009–2013) from LUMS. With several years of professional experience spanning teaching, training, and educational entrepreneurship, Yumna brings a strong blend of pedagogical expertise, innovative curriculum design, and practical insights in Early Childhood Education (ECE), making her well-suited to serve as a Subject Matter Expert. 

Natasha Barlas is an Educational and Behavioral Psychologist and faculty member at LUMS with over five years of experience across academia, clinical practice, and student development. She teaches undergraduate psychology courses, including Introduction to Psychology, Life Span Development, and Psychology of Intelligence and AI, while also contributing to student success initiatives and leadership development programs at the university. A Fulbright Scholar, she holds a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Psychology from Northeastern University with highest distinction and is a licensed psychologist (NCSP, USA). Through her private practice and work with organizations such as The Safe Space, Zaaviyah Mental Health Services, and Lahore Children’s Centre, she provides evidence-based support to children and young adults facing developmental, learning, and emotional challenges.

Jahangir Sachwani is a corporate trainer, Microsoft certified professional, and technology consultant with over 27 years of experience in training and development. He has delivered instructor-led programs for corporate, government, and academic audiences across Pakistan and internationally, with more than 11 years of experience delivering live online training. He is the Founder and CEO of Innovinc Consulting and specializes in Microsoft Excel, Power BI reporting, and business intelligence solutions. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Microsoft Certified Power BI professional, and a Certified Professional Trainer (IAPPD Global, UK).

Sofia Wanchoo Mir is an accomplished architect and interior designer with a master’s in interior and Living Design from Domus Academy, Milan, Italy. With experience in the Milan design industry, Sofia has worked on diverse projects, blending innovation with artistic storytelling. As the Principal Designer of ES Design, Sofia leads with a visionary approach, crafting unique and impactful spaces. She has served as a senior Interior Designer and Department Head at Kit & Kaboodle and Imarat Design Studio, spearheading high-profile commercial and residential projects. Beyond practice, Sofia is a passionate educator, sharing expertise with future designers at institutes such as IAC and NUST. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Sofia is always exploring new design frontiers, committed to continuous learning, and pushing creative boundaries to create timeless masterpieces.

Sannia Hussain is an Experienced Training General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Analytical Skills, Team Building, Public Speaking, English, and Teamwork.

Dr. Tasneem Anwar is an Assistant Professor of Science Education specializing in STEM at the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development. Her research focuses on curriculum development, STEM -focused teacher professional development and the integration of AI and non-AI technologies in education. Dr. Anwar has received numerous accolades, including the Higher Education Commission Pakistan’s Best University Teacher Award 2020, Aga Khan University’s Outstanding Teacher Awards in 2018 and 2023, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK, and an inaugural member of the Haile T. Debas Teachers’ Academy.

Saadi Rauf brings over 18 years of global corporate experience spanning the GCC, North America, South Asia, and the UK. He has worked with and consulted for a wide range of leading organizations in FMCG, Telecom, Government, Banking, IT, Pharma, and the Services sector, helping them drive growth, innovation, and transformation. His core areas of expertise include AI fluency, Digital Transformations, Business Strategy, Brand Management, and Advertising. Alongside his industry roles, Saadi has been deeply involved in academia for more than a decade. Since 2014, he has taught at prestigious institutions such as LUMS, KSBL, FAST, and Iqra University, engaging MBA, Executive MBA, and business professionals through dynamic, real-world-focused instruction.

Shazeb Ali is a data and AI strategist with over eight years of experience across consulting, telecom, and technology sectors. Their expertise spans data engineering, business intelligence, and applied AI. They have led data projects at Afiniti, EY, and Careem, and currently serve as Lead Data and BI Consultant at Storm Technology, focusing on cloud-native analytics and helping organizations turn data into actionable insights.

Dr. Maryam Abdul Ghafoor is an Assistant Professor at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), specializing in Software Engineering with a focus on Program Analysis. She holds a PhD from LUMS and has over 6 years of teaching experience at institutions including FAST-NUCES (Islamabad and Lahore campuses) and Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad. Her research focuses on program analysis techniques and their applications in software engineering.

Dr. Malik Jahan Khan holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering at LUMS (2012). His research interests include machine learning, autonomic computing, and the application of AI in agriculture and rural sector. He has led and contributed to research projects funded by different national and international funding agencies. Dr. Khan is currently a full-time faculty member of the Computer Science Department at LUMS. He has over a decade of teaching experience. A strong advocate of student-centric and discovery-oriented learning, he has taught courses ranging from programming fundamentals to machine learning.

Zain Murtaza Maken has worked in the teaching and learning field for 9+ years. He has an M.Ed. in International Education Policy & Management from Vanderbilt. His primary interest lies in understanding what moves the needle of student learning and improving the quality of teaching and school leadership in service of this goal. He has previously worked with Teach For Pakistan, and consulted for the Pakistan Alliance for Math and Science and Mott Macdonald.

Azma Humayun has been part of the education sector since 2011, beginning her journey as a Fellow in Teach For Pakistan’s inaugural cohort. During her fellowship, she taught middle school mathematics and science in an under-resourced community in Karachi. In 2015, Azma joined The Citizens Foundation as a coach, where she developed principals’ problem-solving skills to drive better educational outcomes. In 2017, she transitioned to an instructional design role in the Academics department, leading the team as Senior Manager before becoming Head of Department in 2022.

Hasnain is an Educationist with a passion for using Artificial Intelligence and Data Science to address some of the most pressing challenges in education and society. Currently, Hasnain serves as the Head of Quality Assurance (Academics) at the Ali Institute of Education, where he has been a key contributor for several years. In his role, Hasnain has worked closely with educators across contexts, supporting them in developing a deep understanding of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and providing practical tools and strategies for designing and implementing meaningful PBL experiences in the classroom.