To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required for a professional career in computing. The degree program follows computer science in breath covering core computer science and its applications within a code of ethics.
To provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for a professional career in computing and data science. The degree program follows data science in breadth, covering core computing with a specialization in data science and its applications within the code of ethics.
To provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for a professional career in Computing and Software Engineering. The degree program follows Software Engineering in breadth, covering core computing with a specialization in Software Engineering and its applications within the code of ethics.
To provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for a professional career in computing and cyber security. The degree program follows cyber security in breadth, covering core computing with a specialization in cyber security and its applications within the code of ethics.
Prof. Dr. Arshad Ali joined National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES–FAST) in September 2021 as an Associate Professor and was subsequently promoted to the rank of Professor. In April 2024, he was entrusted with the responsibility as the Head of Department (Cyber Security), and now serves as the Head, FAST School of Computing. Before joining FAST, Dr. Arshad served in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Lahore for approximately eight years, where he contributed significantly to teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic administration. Dr. Arshad earned his Master's degree from the University of Avignon, France, and completed his Ph.D. jointly from Telecom SudParis and Sorbonne Université (formerly Université Pierre et Marie Curie – UPMC Paris VI), France. During his research tenure in France, he collaborated with Orange Labs and actively contributed to several prestigious European research initiatives, including the OPERA-Net and GreenTouch projects, focusing on next-generation wireless communication networks and energy-efficient networking technologies. His research interests span wireless and mobile networks, cyber security, Internet of Things (IoT), and the application of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture and healthcare. He has authored numerous high-impact research publications in internationally recognized journals, including IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, ACM Computing Surveys, Artificial Intelligence Review, and several other leading journals and conferences. As an academic leader, Dr. Arshad is committed to fostering excellence in education, promoting impactful research, strengthening industry collaboration, and preparing graduates with the technical expertise, ethical values, and leadership skills needed to address emerging challenges in cyber security, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
Dr. Arshad Ali, Professor (Cyber Security) & HOS See Profile
Self-Assessment visit of MS Data Science program was held on 26th March 2024. Dr. Aamir Wali (Associate Professor) and Dr. Maryam Bashir (Assistant Professor), Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science were program team members. Dr. Syed Farooq Ali (Associate Professor, School of Systems & Technology, Department of Software Engineering UMT, Lahore) was invited as external evaluator. Dr. Rana Asif Rehman (Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, FAST NUCES Lahore) …
Self-Assessment visit of the BS-Data Science program was held on 27th December 2023. Dr. Aamir Wali (Professor), Dr. Maryam Bashir (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Mirza Mubasher Baig (Assistant Professor) FAST School of Computing were program team members. Dr Muhammad Shoaib Farooq, Professor & Chairperson, Department of Artificial Intelligence, School of Systems and Technology, UMT, Lahore was invited as external evaluator. Dr. Zeeshan Ali Rana, Assistant Professor, Department of Software Engineering, …
FAST Career Services Office Lahore (CSO) invited Systems Limited for an on-campus recruitment drive as part of their hiring process on May 02, 2024. The representatives gave a thorough view of the company and held walk-in interviews for graduating batches of Computer Science, Data Science and Software Engineering students.
ACM NUCES orchestrated a triumphant FAST Problem Solving Competition on November 29th, 2023, at FAST NUCES Lahore Campus. Under the keen eyes of the Respected HOD, Computer Science Department, Dr. Kashif Zafar, and Society Advisor Dr. Mubasher Baig, the competition witnessed an exceptional response, marking a grand return to high-stakes programming competitions at FAST Lahore Campus.Over 45 teams, comprising 100+ participants, engaged in a robust competition on the HackerRank platform, …