It is my pleasure to introduce the Department of Electrical Engineering, FAST-NU, Lahore campus which offers the state-of-the-art engineering education through its well-designed under- graduate and graduate courses with the aim to prepare competent engineers for the market. Established since 2002, the department offers the following programs: · BS in Electrical Engineering (specializations in Electronics, Computer, Telecommunication, and Power), · MS in Electrical Engineering, and · PhD in Electrical Engineering. The department is dedicated to stay at the forefront of advances in research and development with a commitment to achieve its vision of producing the next generation of engineers who are motivated in applying engineering concepts to solve real-world problems in an ethically, socially and economically responsible way. The department provides students with high quality engineering education and multifaceted skills, which prepare them to excel in their professional lives and to play a pivotal role in improving and strengthening the society. We take pride in our highly professional, qualified and experienced faculty, diverse degree programs, state-of-the-art laboratories, infrastructure, research accomplishments, and successful alumni excelling in notable organizations nation and world-wide. We have research centers/groups working in the domains of optical and wireless communications, computer networking and Internet of Things, smart power grid and renewable energy, and engineering cybernetics with applications in robotics and control engineering. These groups focus on producing quality research and innovative prototypes in the aforesaid fields. The department has well-equipped laboratories that cover all the sub-areas of electrical engineering. The department continuously upgrades these laboratories with highly sophisticated and latest equipment to assist students in conducting the practical experiments. The department maintains strong industry-academia linkages through seminars and talks, training workshops, recruitment drives, industrial tours, and competitions and events where students get a chance to compete and showcase their achievements and interact with distinguished industry professionals and notable alumni.
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The Department of Electrical Engineering, FAST-NUCES Lahore Campus, has been granted two-year re-accreditation for its BS Electrical Engineering program by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). The decision was made during the 118th Meeting of the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) held on July 15, 2025, at PEC Headquarters, Islamabad. The re-accreditation visit was conducted from June 30, 2025 to July 1, 2025. This achievement reflects the department’s continued commitment to academic …
The Department of Electrical Engineering proudly congratulates a Final Year Project (FYP) team on achieving Runner-Up (2nd Position) in the Engineering Project Competition at SOFTEC 2025, held on April 25-26, 2025, at FAST National University, Lahore. The project, titled "An IoT-enabled Automated Monitoring System for Intensive Aquaculture" presents a novel solution aimed at promoting sustainability in aquaculture through technology-driven innovation. The system integrates a buoyant sensor platform with IoT-based real-time monitoring …
The Department of Electrical Engineering, FAST-NUCES Lahore Campus, organized an industrial visit to NetSol Technologies on October 21, 2025, for the Batch of 2023 Computer Engineering students. The visit began with a warm welcome and an informative presentation highlighting NetSol’s global operations, modern workplace environment, and career development opportunities. The team also shared insights on the hiring process, training programs, and the importance of soft skills, communication, and leadership in …
The Department of Electrical Engineering at FAST-NUCES, Lahore Campus, organized an industrial visit to Strategic Systems International (SSI) on October 15, 2025, for the Batch of 2023 Computer Engineering students. The session began with a warm welcome and an engaging presentation showcasing SSI’s expertise in data services, artificial intelligence, and machine learning solutions. The team also shared valuable insights into career development, FYP selection, and the technical and soft skills …