Dr. Shahid Maqsood

With over 23 years of experience, Prof. Dr. Shahid Maqsood serves as the Program Coordinator for Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Programs at the College of Engineering and Computing at AUBH. He holds a PhD and specializes in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, focusing on optimizing manufacturing systems through artificial intelligence and advanced decision support methodologies. His research covers diverse areas including Operations Research, Engineering Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Smart Production Systems, Additive Manufacturing, Sustainable Engineering, and Industry 4.0.

TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP

Prof. Shahid has received advanced training in smart manufacturing from German experts of Lucas Nülle and Siemens. Additionally, he has been trained in the applications of Human Factors and Ergonomics software and hardware in Canada.

Prior to joining AUBH, Prof. Shahid played a key role in establishing a new campus and Industrial Engineering department, securing funding to build state-of-the-art research labs, and efficiently managing several industrial projects. He also led a major overhaul of departmental laboratories through significant funding revisions. Additionally, he served as Convener of the National Curriculum Review Committee for Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Programs and Co-Convenor for Mechanical and Automotive Programs at the national level.

Prof. Shahid also served as the Chief Editor of the Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, a member of the Board of Advanced Study and Applied Research, and an advisor to postgraduate students. He has organized international and national conferences and training programs. Additionally, he was an active participant in various administrative and research committees and a member of the University’s Senate.

Dedicated to advancing industrial engineering, Prof. Shahid has effectively mentored graduates and postgraduates, guiding them to secure employment or embark on entrepreneurial ventures. He has successfully supervised numerous BSc, Masters, and PhD students within his research domain. Prof. Shahid is committed to enhancing educational practices and fostering the comprehensive development of his students.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree – Mechanical Engineering – University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Master’s degree – Design and Manufacturing – Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan.
Ph.D. degree – Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering – University of Bradford, United Kingdom.

PUBLICATIONS

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BOOK CHAPTER

“Evaluation of Repetitive Lifting Tasks Performed in Brick and Concrete Block Factories”, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing(AISC, Springer, Volume 822)

COURSES

PUBLICATIONS

Review of Stefan Tilg’s Chariton of Aphrodisias and the invention of the Greek Love Novel (Oxford UP, 2010).Bryn Mawr Classical Review. Bryn Mawr, PA: BMCR, 2011.