APQN Database of Consultants
Muhammad
Nominated By: Dr. Muhammad Farooq
Nominee Application Form: Part A
Title: Mr.
Family Names(s): Ismail
Mailing Address: QA Directorate, NUST
Sector H-12,
Islamabad-44000,
Pakistan
Sector H-12,
Islamabad-44000,
Pakistan
Country: Pakistan
Office Telephone: 00925190851431
Office Fax: 00925190851432
Residence Telephone: 0092515161477
Email: dqa.nust@gmail.com
Nationality/Citizenship: Pakistani
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 12-12-1950
Current Position: Director Quality Assurance, NUST
Current Employer: National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
Please indicate your fluency levels in various languages (Comma Separated)
Fluent in Reading: ENGLISH,URDU,PUNJABI
Fluent in Writing: ENGLISH,URDU,PUNJABI
Fluent in Speaking: ENGLISH,URDU,PUNJABI
Academic Qualifications and Training
1. Degree, Institution, Year Completed: M Sc (Physics), Government College Lahore (University of Punjab, Lahore), Pakistan, 1975
2. Degree, Institution, Year Completed: Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering, PAF College of Aeronautical Engineering (NED University of Engineering and Technology), Karachi, Pakistan, 1982
3. Degree, Institution, Year Completed: MS (Aerospace Engineering), University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK USA, 1994
4. Degree, Institution, Year Completed: B Sc (Physics and Maths), Islamia College Gujranwala (University of Punjab, Lahore), Pakistan, 1971
Nominee Application Form: Part B
Areas:
- Institutional quality assurance reviews / audits
- Program reviews / accreditations
- General QA consultancy
Specialisations:
- Training of experts/external reviewers
- Internal QA of institutions
- Self study guidance to institutions
- External review of institutions
- Institutional assessment
- Institutional quality audits
- Institutional accreditation
- Student feedback and surveys
Examples of Experience: National & International Consultations / Audit / Review
1. Brief Description: 1. Carried out Quality Audit/accreditation of 03 international institutions (List-A Provided in next box)
2. Conducted Institutional Performance review/assessment of 10 Pakistani Universities (List-B Provided in next box)
3. Carried out Internal Quality Audit of 20 NUST Institutions (List-C Provided in next box). The audited institutions are asked to take actions on the observations made by the panel. QA Dte follows up the progress on the actions till their completion.
4. Conducted 2-day Workshop on Institutional Performance Evaluation at HEC for the training of prospective Evaluators.
2. Conducted Institutional Performance review/assessment of 10 Pakistani Universities (List-B Provided in next box)
3. Carried out Internal Quality Audit of 20 NUST Institutions (List-C Provided in next box). The audited institutions are asked to take actions on the observations made by the panel. QA Dte follows up the progress on the actions till their completion.
4. Conducted 2-day Workshop on Institutional Performance Evaluation at HEC for the training of prospective Evaluators.
Institution/City/Country: List-A: 1. External Quality Audit of the Armed Forces Medical Services School (AFMSS) Muscat Oman (15 -20 Dec, 13) 2. External Quality Audit of Air Force College of Technology, SEEB, Oman (25 -30 May, 13) 3. External Quality Audit of Salalah College of Technology, Salalah, Oman (14-17 Nov ,09) List-B: 1. University of Agriculture Faisalabad (25-27 Mar, 11) 2. Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (06-08- Apr, 11) 3. Baharia University, Islamabad (19-21, Apr, 11) 4. Iqra University, Karachi (10-12
Date: Note: The date relevant to each activity is mentioned with the activity in the previous box.
Type of Experience:
- Consultancy
- Institutional Audit / Assessment
2. Brief Description: 1. Accreditation Activities:
Conducted Accreditation visits to 02 programs of 02 Pakistani universities (List-D given in next box)
2. Self-assessment of Programs:
Planned, coordinated, organized self-assessment of 58 NUST Programs. The departments/programs were provided guidance/consultancy for undertaking self study/assessment process by arranging 33 seminars/workshops at NUST. Self assessment Reports were evaluated by QA Dte. The programs were asked to take remedial measures on the observations/findings to make up the deficiencies identified in the reports. The QA Dte follows up the progress till the actions are completed.
Conducted Accreditation visits to 02 programs of 02 Pakistani universities (List-D given in next box)
2. Self-assessment of Programs:
Planned, coordinated, organized self-assessment of 58 NUST Programs. The departments/programs were provided guidance/consultancy for undertaking self study/assessment process by arranging 33 seminars/workshops at NUST. Self assessment Reports were evaluated by QA Dte. The programs were asked to take remedial measures on the observations/findings to make up the deficiencies identified in the reports. The QA Dte follows up the progress till the actions are completed.
Institution/City/Country: List-D Accreditation Activities: 1. Re-Accreditation Visit of Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering Program, Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad (18-19 June, 08) 2. Interim Accreditation of Mechanical Engineering Program of HITEC University Taxila (08-09 July, 09) 2. Self-assessment of Programs: Out of 58 self -assessment reports, 23 have been forwarded to HEC for their evaluation and monitoring of the actions taken by the departments.
Date: Note: The date relevant to each activity is mentioned with the activity in the previous box.
Type of Experience:
- Consultancy
- Programme Review / Accreditation
3. Brief Description: On behalf of HEC, I conducted 14 seminars/workshops for the training/capacity-building of the Heads of the Quality Enhancement Cells of the national universities as Master Trainer. The details of the events is given in the next box as List-E.
2. Consultancy/Training Activities at Universities:
Besides above activities, I have provided consultancy/training on self-assessment matters/ Internal Quality Audit to the faculty/staff of individual universities through 27 events. Details given in the next box as List-F.
2. Consultancy/Training Activities at Universities:
Besides above activities, I have provided consultancy/training on self-assessment matters/ Internal Quality Audit to the faculty/staff of individual universities through 27 events. Details given in the next box as List-F.
Institution/City/Country: List-E: For the purpose of Capacity Building of Quality Enhancement Cells (QECs) involved in the Quality Assurance activities at National Universities, HEC organizes Workshops / Seminars and Conferences at different parts of the country. I have been declared as a “Master Trainer” for conducting such events for the different Phase / Batches of QECs of public and private universities. I have, so far, conducted following events as HEC’s as Resource Person / Master Trainer: 1. Orientation Worksho
Date: Note: The date relevant to each activity is mentioned with the activity in the previous box.
Type of Experience:
- Consultancy
4. Brief Description: 1. The Self-assessment of Programs and Internal Quality Audits require the feed back from the students, faculty, alumni and graduate employers. My directorate has facilitated filling of the feedback forms through an indigenous online system. The feedback/survey form used for this purpose have been given in the next box at List-G. The form submitted by any stakeholder is forwarded to me and the respective Head of the Department. The system summarizes the submitted forms to facilitate the department to draw conclusions for taking actions for the improvement.
2. International Publications:
For deliberation on QA at international level, I have delivered 08 presentations in the International Conferences detailed at List-H given in the next box.
2. International Publications:
For deliberation on QA at international level, I have delivered 08 presentations in the International Conferences detailed at List-H given in the next box.
Institution/City/Country: List-G: Feedback/Survey For;8ms: 1. Alumni Survey 2. Employer Survey 3. Faculty Course Review Report 4. Faculty Resume 5. Faculty Survey 6. Research Student Progress Review Form 7. Student Course Evaluation Questionnaire 8. Survey of Graduating Students 9. Survey of Department Offering Ph.D. Programs 10. Teacher Evaluation Form List-H: International Publications 1. “Excellence in Internal QA – A Case Study of NUST”, Pakistan’s 13th International Convention on Quality Improvement (17-18 Nov, 2
Nominee Application Form: Part C
Please write a professional profile of 500 words.
Professional Summary Description: Muhammad Ismail is currently working as Director Quality Assurance at National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad since May 2005. Previously, he was commissioned in Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in year 1975, after getting his Master’s degree in Physics with roll-of-honour from Government College (Punjab University) Lahore. Later, he completed BE (Aerospace Engineering) at PAF College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE), NED-UET Karachi, winning two gold medals. Then he got degree of MS (Aerospace Engineering) from University of Oklahoma (Norman Campus), USA. Besides serving at various PAF training units, he taught for about 11 years at CAE in three stints. He also carries experience of the Principal of a PAF College, Director of Studies at PAF Academy, Director of Education PAF, and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education). All these four appointments demanded assuring good quality of education in PAF. Ismail retired from PAF in the rank of Air Commodore in April 2005. Besides other honours and awards, he is the recipient of 02 Commendation Certificates form Chief of the Air Staff and President’s Medal of Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) {Star of Excellence (Military)} for his meritorious services to the PAF and the nation.
In his present capacity, Ismail is dealing with the matters concerning HEC’s policies and programs for quality assurance/enhancement in higher education and their implementation at NUST. He has participated/contributed in numerous national and international conferences and workshops related to the field of quality assurance. He has many international publications to his credit.
He, as HEC’s Master Trainer, has untiringly worked for creating awareness about quality assurance/enhancement across Pakistan and providing guidance/consultancy for conducting self-assessment and internal/external audits through 27 seminars/workshops organized by the national universities and 14 by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. At the International scene, he has presented 08 papers related to quality assurance/enhancement in the conferences organized by M/S Quacquarelli Symonds, APQN and others.
He is intimately involved in the Internal and External QA activities. In the field of Internal QA, Ismail plans, coordinates, advises and organizes the self-assessment of NUST undergraduate and graduate programs and sends self-assessment reports to the HEC after evaluating them. The 58 assessed programs have been advised to makeup the observed deficiencies. Besides, he is on the panel of approved accreditors of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and has conducted the accreditation of engineering programs at different universities. Moreover, he spearheads the panels which conduct the Internal Quality Audit visits to the NUST Constituent Institutions to evaluate their quality of teaching/learning and research. He has conducted 20 such visits and prepared visit reports with recommendations to take remedial actions on the identified areas of improvement.
In the realm of External QA, Ismail is included in the Register of International External Reviewers of Oman Academic Accreditation Authority and has been involved in the Institutional accreditation of three Omani Institutions. Locally, he is on the HEC’s Panel of Institutional Evaluators and has conducted the evaluation of 10 Pakistani universities. He is the NUST focal / contact person for INQAAHE and APQN.
In his present capacity, Ismail is dealing with the matters concerning HEC’s policies and programs for quality assurance/enhancement in higher education and their implementation at NUST. He has participated/contributed in numerous national and international conferences and workshops related to the field of quality assurance. He has many international publications to his credit.
He, as HEC’s Master Trainer, has untiringly worked for creating awareness about quality assurance/enhancement across Pakistan and providing guidance/consultancy for conducting self-assessment and internal/external audits through 27 seminars/workshops organized by the national universities and 14 by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. At the International scene, he has presented 08 papers related to quality assurance/enhancement in the conferences organized by M/S Quacquarelli Symonds, APQN and others.
He is intimately involved in the Internal and External QA activities. In the field of Internal QA, Ismail plans, coordinates, advises and organizes the self-assessment of NUST undergraduate and graduate programs and sends self-assessment reports to the HEC after evaluating them. The 58 assessed programs have been advised to makeup the observed deficiencies. Besides, he is on the panel of approved accreditors of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and has conducted the accreditation of engineering programs at different universities. Moreover, he spearheads the panels which conduct the Internal Quality Audit visits to the NUST Constituent Institutions to evaluate their quality of teaching/learning and research. He has conducted 20 such visits and prepared visit reports with recommendations to take remedial actions on the identified areas of improvement.
In the realm of External QA, Ismail is included in the Register of International External Reviewers of Oman Academic Accreditation Authority and has been involved in the Institutional accreditation of three Omani Institutions. Locally, he is on the HEC’s Panel of Institutional Evaluators and has conducted the evaluation of 10 Pakistani universities. He is the NUST focal / contact person for INQAAHE and APQN.
Documents Submitted
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