Our Leadership & Faculty
Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed
Pro-Chancellor
Dr. Zeeshan is one of the leading management educationists in the country. He is currently serving as the Pro-Chancellor of Al-Ghazali University. He is also a highly experienced and coveted executive trainer who has conducted many noteworthy training sessions with the leadership and management of top-tier organizations of our country. He has held key positions at the top three business schools of Pakistan; viz. LUMS, IBA, KSBL. Prior to joining Al-Ghazali University, he served as the Founding Dean of Al-Qadir University Project Trust in Sohawa, Punjab. He has a diverse […]
Mufti Ehsan Waquar
Vice Chancellor
Mufti Ehsan Waquar, leveraging his rich background in Shariah studies, legal expertise, and finance acumen, is one of the leading management educationists. Mufti Ehsan Waquar currently serves as the Acting Vice-Chancellor & Registrar at Al Ghazali University. He graduated as a Shariah scholar and holds the prestigious Mufti degree, along with a Bachelor’s in Law & Legislation and an MBA in Finance. With over two decades of diversified cross-functional management experience, Mufti Ehsan has expertise in Islamic Finance, Business Management and Operations, Project Management, and Administration. He has exclusively served […]
Dr. Jawaid Abdul Ghani
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Dr. Jawaid Ghani has served as a Professor of Strategy and Marketing Research at the KSBL. He holds degrees in Computer Science and Management from MIT and Wharton School (UPenn). Prior to KSBL, he has served as Dean of the LUMS Suleman Dawood School of Business. He has also held faculty positions at the Sloan School of Management, MIT, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and Western Michigan University. He was a founding Director of Gallup Research Institute (Pakistan), was the founding Chairman of the Punjab Information […]
Dr. Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz
Dean Faculty of Social Sciences
Dr. Mufti Irshad Ahmad Aijaz is a leading scholar in Islamic banking and finance, serving as Chairman of the Shariah Advisory Committees of both the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). With over two decades of experience, he has played a key role in developing Pakistan’s Islamic finance and Shariah governance frameworks. He holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (Islamic Finance) from the University of Karachi, an MBA from Iqra University, and the Al-Takhassus fi al-Ifta from Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi, […]
Mufti Ayaz Shah
Assistant Professor
Dr. Syed Ayaz Ahmad Shah is a distinguished scholar, educator, and administrator with extensive experience in Islamic Studies, management, and public relations. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Majlis Ilmi Society at Jamia Tur Rashid, Karachi, where he oversees the Department of Public Relations and External Affairs. Alongside his administrative role, Dr. Shah has been actively engaged in teaching Tafseer and Fiqh at Jamia Tur Rashid since 2012, contributing to the intellectual and spiritual development of students. Dr. Shah holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from the […]
Mufti Advocate Ahmad Afnan Alam
Assistant Professor
Mufti Advocate Ahmad Afnan Alam currently serves as the Executive Director of Kulya tush Shariah at Jamia tur Rasheed. He obtained his Takhassus fil-Iftaa (Specialization in Islamic Jurisprudence and Fatwa) from Jamia-tur-Rasheed, Karachi. He has also completed his LLM from SOAS, University of London. Lateron, he completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law from the University of London. Previously, he studied at the well-reputed research institute; Max Planc in Heidelberg, Germany.
Dr. Imran Majeed
Assistant Professor
Dr. Abdul Majid is an accomplished scholar of Islamic Studies and Urdu with over two decades of teaching, research, and administrative experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from the University of Karachi, with specialization in Islamic jurisprudence, along with advanced qualifications in Fiqh (Takhassus) and master’s degrees in Islamiat and Urdu. He has presented research papers at several national and international conferences, including those organized by the International Islamic University Islamabad and the University of Sindh. His scholarly contributions have been published in renowned journals such as Maarif […]
Maulana Engr. Dr. Muhammad Afzal
Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Afzal is a distinguished scholar and academic specializing in Islamic Studies, Modern Philosophy, and Ilm ul-Kalam. He earned his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from the University of Punjab lahore with a perfect CGPA of 4.00 and holds M.Phil and M.A degrees in Islamic Studies along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Shariah from Jamia-tur-Rasheed, Karachi. Additionally, he possesses a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Dawood University of Engineering & Technology, reflecting his unique interdisciplinary academic background. He currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Islamic Studies at […]
Dr. Mufti Rasheed Ahmed
Assistant Professor
Dr. Rasheed Ahmed is a distinguished scholar and educator renowned for his expertise in Islamic studies and academia. Holding a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from the University of Karachi, his research delves into Sharia standards for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence. Dr. Ahmed’s educational journey began with a Master’s degree in Islamic Studies and Arabic from Jamia Dar Ul Uloom Karachi, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Karachi. He further honed his expertise through postgraduate […]
Maulana Kamran Kaiser
Deputy Registrar HR & Admin
Maulana Kamran Kaiser is an accomplished leader with a unique blend of expertise in technology, Islamic studies, and nonprofit management. He began his academic journey with a degree in Software Engineering from Karachi University and later enriched his knowledge with an MA in Islamic Studies alongside completing a comprehensive Islamic Scholar Program. His dedication to learning and excellence has been recognized through prestigious honors, including the MOST IT scholarship and the President’s Talent Scholarship. With over 17 years of diverse experience, Maulana Kamran has held significant leadership and management […]
Registrar, Qazi Muhammad Salman
Registrar
Registrar, Al-Ghazali University Qazi Salman is an accomplished academic administrator with a distinguished career in higher education management, institutional governance, and policy implementation. As the Registrar of Al Ghazali University, he provides strategic oversight of the university’s academic and administrative operations, ensuring the seamless execution of institutional policies and regulatory compliance. His expertise extends to academic governance, accreditation processes, and institutional development, all of which contribute to the university’s pursuit of academic excellence. With extensive experience in accreditation and quality assurance, he has played a pivotal role in aligning institutional […]
Dr. Rauf Ahmed Shams Malick
Professor / Chairman Computer Science
Dr Rauf is an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and his key competencies lie in data driven decision making and digital transformation. With an experience of over twenty years; in research, teaching, product development and consultancy, Dr. Rauf has established himself as a force to reckon with, in the AI and digital transformation landscape of Pakistan. On the academic front, he has rendered his services in a number of well-reputed higher education institutions. Before joining GUTech, he served at FAST-NU Karachi, for almost five years, as an […]
Dr. Muhammad Shahzad
Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Shahzad is a dedicated and passionate educator in the field of computer science. His research interests include AI in medicine, computational cancer genomics, and explainable AI.In his academic background, he completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science from FAST – National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences in 2023, focusing on predicting drug response in cancer cell lines using deep learning. His Ph.D. research resulted in three impact factor publications, and he has continued to publish in top-tier journals and conferences. Moreover, he holds double master’s degrees in computer […]
Dr. Basharat Javed
Director GELC & Associate Professor
Dr. Basharat Javed is serving as an Associate Professor at Al Ghazali University and Director at the GU Tech Executive Learning Center (GELC). Prior to joining Al Ghazali, he offered his services as an Associate Professor and Head of the Al-Qadir Learning and Development Center (ALDC). He also served as an Assistant Professor at Namal University and was the Head of the Namal Executive Development Center (NEDC) for over six years. Dr. Basharat is one of the finest corporate trainers in the country and holds extensive practical experience in the […]
Dr. Khubaib Ahmed
Associate Professor
The Department of CS at AGU, Al Ghazali University is privileged to have Dr. Khubaib Ahmed Qureshi, a renowned academician and researcher, among its esteemed faculty members. With an impressive 26 years of teaching, research and consultancy experience, Dr. Khubaib is a leading expert in Data Sciences, holding a PhD in the field. His exceptional contributions have earned him the distinction of being recognized as a Twitter Scientist. Having headed the Data Science Department at prestigious institutions such as IoBM, DHA Suffa University, and Hamdard University, Dr. Qureshi brings a […]
Dr. Noor ul Haq
Assistant Professor
Dr. Noor ul Haq, an accomplished scholar in Arabic language and literature, currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arabic at Al-Ghazali University, Karachi. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to Arabic studies and Islamic scholarship. He earned his Ph.D. in Arabic from the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Karachi, with a distinguished research thesis titled “Darasah Muntakhab al- Mishkat li Makhdoom Usman.” He also holds dual M.A. degrees in Arabic and Islamic Studies, along with Takhassus in Islamic Jurisprudence from Jamia Farooqia, […]
Dr. Molana Noor Ur Rahman
Assistant Professor
Dr. Molana Noor Ur Rahman is a distinguished scholar of Hadith Studies, serving as Head of the Hadith Specialization Department at Jamia Al-Rashid, Karachi, and Coordinator of MS (Hadith) at Al Ghazali University, Karachi. He is also affiliated with Jamia Haqqania, Akora Khatak. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Phil in Hadith and Its Sciences from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, both with a 4.0 CGPA, and received a Gold Medal in M.A. Arabic. Earlier, he achieved first position across Pakistan in Shahadat-ul-Aalimiyah from Wifaq al-Madaris al-‘Arabiyyah, Multan. Dr. Hazarvi has […]