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.
Dr. Omer Saleem, Associate Professor & HOD See Profile
FAST-NUCES Faculty Member Earns International Recognition in Scholarly Index Top1000 Scholar 2026 Dr. Sajid Sheikh Muhammad has earned international recognition in the Scholarly Index Top1000 Scholar 2026 ranking for Optical Wireless Communication Technologies, securing World Rank #232 and Pakistan Rank #1 in the lifetime impact category. His verified ranking profile records an impact score of 96.54, placing him in the top 1.3% statistical percentile, with an h-index of 22. This …
We are pleased to share that Dr. Omer Saleem, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at FAST-NUCES, Lahore Campus, has been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists for 2026 in the single-year impact category. The recognition is based on bibliometric indicators derived from research publications and citations, with data sourced from Elsevier’s Scopus database and the Stanford University World’s Top 2% Scientists dataset. Dr. Omer Saleem is ranked …
On 19 October 2026, the Department of Electrical Engineering, FAST-NUCES Lahore, participated in hosting a delegation of approximately 50 students from UET Mardan with computing-related academic backgrounds. The visit included departmental presentations by the respective Heads of Departments, followed by interaction and guided tours of departmental laboratories, research facilities, and campus infrastructure. Discussions explored common academic and research interests, interdisciplinary engagement, and potential opportunities for future collaboration. The activity reflects …
The Department of Electrical Engineering, FAST-NUCES Lahore, convened its 10th Departmental Industrial Advisory Board (DIAB) Meeting on 16 October 2026. Held online to facilitate participation by Advisory Board members and faculty across different locations, the meeting provided a valuable forum for strengthening industry–academia collaboration and ensuring continued alignment of academic programs with evolving industry needs.Key areas of discussion included: PEC Accreditation:Preparations for the upcoming accreditation visit. Curriculum Development: Introduction and …