Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad

Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmad

Professor
Field of Specialization
Environmental Geology Geohydrology
Designation:- Professor

Prof Dr Sajid Rashid Ahmed, members of Syndicate

Dr Sajid elected as a president of Professor association punjab university dated March 10, 2016. 

Punjab University Vice Chancellor has appointed Professor Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmed as Director of Centre for Geographical Information System (GIS ) & Remote sensing.

Prof. Dr. Sajid Rashid Ahmed is foreign qualified Ph. D holder, has been spent last ten years in Canada. He was one of the leading professors having vast experience of Geographical Information System (GIS) & Remote Sensing. While talking to the “Education Times” Dr. Sajid said that it was very advance and latest technology which was not so far been introduced in Pakistan. The latest techniques will help in producing skilled and trained geologists as an asset of the nation.

Dr. Sajid specialized in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing, serving at Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab where he was supervising a complete batch of M.Phil, Ph.D program. As many as 30 research scholars are currently working under his supervision in Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote sensing.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION:
 Ph.D. Earth Sciences, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada
 Master of Science degree in Earth Sciences, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada
 Master of Science degree in Applied Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
 Research oriented, published 11 refereed articles in national and international Journals, 5 peer‐ reviewed articles in international conferences, and presented 18 papers in National and International conferences
 16 years academic and industrial experience in planning, coordination, supervision, evaluation and data interpretation, and 6 years in GIS analysis
 Highly creative and thoughtful problem solver
 Outstanding teacher and researcher, and have supervised 10 master’s level research theses
 Organized 11 and participated in 35 workshops, training courses and conferences
 Proven skills in the use of latest technology in instructing and advising students
 Expert in ESRI ArcGIS, IDRISI, ERDAS Imagine, Sigma Plot, Microsoft Office, Windows and Internet
 Working knowledge of SPSS, Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) and MODFLOW

SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS RECEIVED 

2010 University of Windsor Graduate Travel Grant   

2009‐2010 University of Windsor, Graduate Student Society, Excellence in Leadership Award 

2009 University of the Windsor Graduate Ian and Terry Scholarship 

2009 University of Windsor Graduate Travel Grant   

2007‐2010 University of Windsor Doctoral Tuition Scholarship  

2009 Award of Excellence, Graduate Student Society, University of Windsor 

2008‐2009 Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (OGSST), Ministry of Training and education, Government of Ontario, Canada   

2006‐2007   Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), Ministry of Training and education, Government of Ontario, Canada   

2004 and 2006   University of Windsor Graduate Travel Grant   

2004‐2006 University of Windsor Postgraduate Tuition Scholarship   

2001 PhD Indigenous Scholarship awarded by Ministry of science and technology, Government of Pakistan) 

2000   Letter of Appreciation awarded by Pakistan Academy of Geological Sciences 

1998   Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteer Services in K‐12 Geosciences Education awarded by Partners for Education Program, Geological Society of America 

1995     Best Man of the Quarter awarded by Daewoo Corporation, North Korea 1989   Sheikh Zaid Bin Sultan Merit Scholarship awarded by Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

EMPLOYMENT

2004 to 2010 Research Assistant/ Graduate Assistant Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada

2000 to 2004 Assistant Professor Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

2000 to 2002 Assistant Professor (Visiting) Institute of Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

1995‐2000 Lecturer Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

1993‐1995 Laboratory Engineer/Geologist Daewoo Corporation, South Korea

UNIVERSITY SERVICES

University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada 

2009‐2010 Member‐ Strategic Planning Committee 

2009‐2010 Member‐UCRPPLM (University Committee on Renewal, Promotion and Permanence for Librarian Members) 

2009‐2010 Member‐ UCAPT (University Committee on Academic Promotion and Tenure) 

2009 Member‐ Search Committee, Provost and Vice president Academic 

2009 Member‐ Search Committee, Vice Provost and Registrar 

2008‐2010 Member‐ Environmental Teaching and Research Forum Planning Committee 

2007‐2010 President‐Graduate Student Society 

2007‐2010 Member‐ Board of Governors 

2006‐2010 Member‐ Senate 2007‐2009 Member‐Resource Allocation Committee 

2007‐2010 Member‐Campus Safety Audit Committee 

2007‐2010 Member‐Campus Police Advisory Board 

2007‐2010 Member‐Student of Concern Committee 

2007‐2010 Member‐ Wellness Centre Steering Committee 

2007‐2010 Member‐ Research Advisory Board 

2007‐2008 Member‐ Adhoc Committee of Diversity and Inclusion 

2007‐2010 Member‐ Executive Committee of Faculty of Graduate studies 

2007‐2009 Member‐ Academic Policy Committee 

2007‐2008 Member‐ Search Committee, Vice president Research 

2007‐2008 Member‐Search Committee, Ontario Research Chair for Cross Boarder Transportation Policy 

2006‐2008 Member‐Council of Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 

2006‐2008 Member‐ Promotion Tenure Committee, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 

2006‐2007 Member‐ Senate Steering Committee 

2006‐2007 Member‐ Senate Student Committee 

2006‐2010 Member‐Council of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research 

2005‐2006 Vice‐President‐ CUPE‐4580 GA/TA Union 

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan 

1996‐2002 Sports Advisor of Institute of Geology

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