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Virtual University of Pakistan
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Adjunct Faculty Profile

Dr. Sufian Aslam- Dr. Dildar Ahmed Alvi- Dr. Saba Butt
Moscow State University (Russia)- University of Karachi- University of the Punjab

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Three different professors have instructed the course GSC101 in the field of General Science.

1.      Dr. Sufian Aslam (Physics Portion)

2.     Dr. Dildar Ahmed Alvi (Chemistry Portion)

3.     Dr. Saba Butt (Biology Portion)

Dr. Sufian Aslam:

Professor Dr. Sufian Aslam, who currently serves as the Dean of Sciences and chairs the Department of Physics at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) in Lahore, completed his undergraduate studies at the Department of Physics, University of Punjab, in 1973. Subsequently, he obtained his Master of Science (MS) degree in Atomic and Molecular Physics from the University of Sofia in Bulgaria and earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Physics and Mathematics from Moscow State University in Russia.

Prior to his tenure at Forman Christian College, he held diverse roles in the academic, educational, and research sectors, with notable contributions at institutions such as Quaid-i-Azam University and Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR). Additionally, he worked as a shadow trainer for A-level physics with Cambridge International Examinations, in collaboration with the British Council. Furthermore, he has authored numerous research articles published in reputable scientific journals. His professional involvement extends to his role as the Associate Editor for the Journal of the Pakistan Society of Semiconductor Science and Technology, and he has twice served as the General Secretary of the Pakistan Physical Society.

At Forman Christian College, he serves as the Dean, overseeing the advancement of the sciences, which includes curriculum development, and he is actively involved in teaching physics courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, he is the author of several books, and further details about his publications are provided below.

1. Co-author of one book on physics for Bloomfield Hall Publications and translated two others (not relating to physics).

2. Physics Workbook - I for ‘O’ levels, S. Kang; S. Aslam; M Ahmed, Bloomfield Hall Publications Lahore, 125, 1985

3. The book titled "Between the Slogans of Communism and the Laws of Islam" by Marfua Tokhtakhadjaeva, which has been translated from Russian to English by Sufian Aslam, was published by Shirkat Gah in Lahore in 1995 and spans 268 pages.

4. The book titled "The Daughters of Amazons: Voices from Central Asia," authored by Marfua Tokhtakhadjaeva and translated from Russian to English by Sufian Aslam, was published by Shirkat Gah in Lahore in 1996. The book comprises 236 pages.

Dr. Dildar Ahmed Alvi:

He currently holds the position of Professor and serves as the Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) in Lahore. He was also a former dean of the faculty of natural sciences. He earned his PhD from the HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi. His teaching focus encompasses areas such as Organic Chemistry, Reaction Mechanism, Natural Products Chemistry, and Spectroscopy. In the realm of research, he is primarily interested in Natural Products, Herbal Medicines, Organic Synthesis, and Bioactivities. He has a noteworthy publication record, having authored over 80 research papers in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Saba Butt:

She is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) in Lahore. In this capacity, she imparts her expertise through the instruction of diverse courses to students majoring in biology and biotechnology. These courses encompass subjects such as animal physiology, endocrinology, microbiology, industrial microbiology, cell biology, and biostatistics. Her academic pursuits extend to the realm of research, with interests in human and animal physiology, endocrinology, and microbiology. She is also interested in research about teaching methodologies and use of technology in education. As part of her commitment to education, she has created several educational blogs, Facebook groups, and pages to aid in the teaching of various subjects. 

Before joining Forman Christian College, she spent four years at Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore, where she held the position of Lecturer. During her tenure, she taught a multitude of courses and provided guidance to students in the fields of physiology, microbiology, and public health. Her educational journey culminated in the attainment of a PhD degree in the field of human physiology and endocrinology from the University of the Punjab in Lahore in the year 2010. Prior to that, she worked as a Research Scholar for two years in the Zoology Department of the University of Punjab.