Profile of Leadership

	Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ghulamqadir Kazi, is an Ophthalmologist by profession. He obtained FRCS from Glasgow, FRC Ophth. from UK, and fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology from King Khalid Specialist Eye Hospital, Riyadh. He worked at senior teaching positions in King Faisal University, Dammam and taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has supervised dissertations, conducted research, published in refereed journals and participated in conferences, seminars and symposia. His major achievements are organization of Blindness Prevention Program at national and international levels and pioneering the establishment of Isra University. He has received citations and awards from various organizations. He was recognized as a distinguished Ophthalmologist by the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology in the field of “Prevention of Blindness”. He was also honoured with “Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award” by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He was also declared as the “Man of the year 2005” in the field of Medical Science by the South Asia Publications. He is the President of Isra Islamic Foundation, and also the Vice Chancellor of Isra University.
	Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Hameedullah Kazi, is an electronic and computer engineering professional with wide ranging experience in software development, teaching, research, administration and leadership in academia. He draws expertise from a diverse background of having worked in the American telecom sector and software development industry as well as serving in the academia in Pakistan. He obtained Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) from Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan, Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Purdue University, USA and Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. He worked as a software engineer at Micro Data Base Systems, Inc., USA and as a consultant at Verizon Data Services, USA before joining Isra University. He is the recipient of HEC Best University Teacher Award for 2012-2013. He has presented and published research papers at premier conferences and in journals of world class repute. He serves as an editorial board and program committee member on various leading international conferences and journals. He is listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 2013. He is also an HEC Approved Supervisor for Ph.D. He has served as the Management Representative at Isra University for ISO 9001:2008 QMS Certification. He is the the Vice Chancellor of Isra University.
	Dean (Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences) Prof. Dr. Hussain Bux Kolachi,is a Professor of Community Medicine with 35 years of undergraduate and 20 years of postgraduate teaching experience. After doing his MBBS in 1983 from Liaquat Medical College Jamshoro, he obtained M.Phil (Community Medicine) from the Institute of Public Health Lahore in 1990 and FCPS Community Medicine form the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan in 2011. He has presented/participated in more than 100 scientific National & International Conferences/Symposiums and workshops. He has written chapter on snakebite in Text Book of Public Health Published by Paramount Publisher in 2018. He has supervised 3 Research Thesis completed by M.Phil Program Scholars and 40 MPH postgraduates at LUMHS, Jamshoro. He has more than 26 Publications at his credit in recognized PMDC/HEC journals. He has remained as Dean and Chairperson Community Medicine Department in Liaquat Medical College, Jamshoro, and Chairperson Dow International Medical Collage, Karachi, Chairperson & Associate Dean Isra University, Hyderabad from 8 January 2014 till date, & Associate Dean 2018. He has received Gold Medal from the Pakistan Academy Medical Sciences in 1988 on his research paper form Governor of Sindh titled “Primary Health Care A Sindh Village Experience”. He has remained Co-founder of Bhan Beli NGO working in Tharparkar Desert and founder Goth Sudhar Sanagt, Tando Kolachi and he made his Village Tando Kolachi a model village of Sindh. He is also the member of the Academic Council of LUMHS and Isra University. Presently, he is working as Dean of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Isra University, Hyderabad and Focal person COVID-19 which is affecting 118 countries of the world including Pakistan. WHO has declared worst pandemic of this century.
	Dean (Faculty of Clinical Sciences) Prof. Shafi Muhammad Jatoi,Graduated from Liaquat Medical College, Jamshoro and passed FCPS from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. He worked as Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology and Director, Academics in Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. He served as General Secretary and President Ophthalmology Society of Pakistan, Hyderabad. Branch, for many years. He was awarded Gold Medal Award on Philanthropic Work by Isra University, Distinguish by Services Award, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, by Syed Ramzan Ali Gold Medal Award, Ophthalmological Society of Pakistan, and University Best Teacher Award by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad. He has more than 40 publications in the national and international Journals at his credit and has supervised many FCPS, MS, and DO Candidates in Ophthalmology. He is author of a book “Clinical Ophthalmology”. He was Associate Dean Clinical Sciences at Isra University and at present he is Dean Clinical Sciences, Isra University.
	Dean Faculty of Engineering, Science & Technology Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rafique Abro, is a Professor and an Engineer by profession with a wide experience in Teaching, Research, and Administration of more than 40-years and he has been associated with the University of Sheffield, U.K., Yanbu Industrial College, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Bath University, U.K., Hamdard University, Karachi, University College of Engineering & Technology (Islamia University of Bahawalpur), Swedish College of Engineering & Technology, Rahim yar Khan, and now with Isra University, Hyderabad, in different capacities. He received a B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Sindh in 1974 and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, U.K., in 1981. He received Post-Doctoral Training at the University of Bath, the U.K. in 1995 and he also rendered his services in the same university as Visiting Faculty. He is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Science & Technology.
	Dean Faculty of Commerce, Economics and Management Sciences Prof. Dr. Abdul Subhan Kazi,did his Bachelors in Commerce from Sindh University. He did his Master of Business Administration from Isra University, was awarded a gold and silver medal for securing the faculty top and departmental top. He also holds a doctoral degree from Isra University. He has over eighteen years of teaching experience. He has published several papers both in national and international journals. He is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Economics and Management Sciences.
	Dean, Faculty of Dentistry & Allied Sciences Prof. Dr Zahid Iqbal, is graduate of Karachi University (Karachi Medical & Dental College) in Dental Surgery and Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in Operative Dentistry. Soon after graduation & FCPS residency, Dr. Zahid joined Ziauddin Dental College/Ziauddin University as senior lecturer, Karachi. In 2010, after his FCPS in Operative Dentistry, he promoted as Assistant Professor and consultant Restorative Dentist in Ziauddin University/Hospital. Later, he left abroad and started working as Assistant Professor in College of Dentistry/Qassim University Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr.Zahid joined Isra Dental College in 2014 as Chairperson/Assistant Professor where he was promoted as Associate Professor in 2016 and as Professor in 2019. Presently he is holding position of Dean, Faculty of Dentistry & Allied Sciences, Isra University Hyderabad. Apart from this; he is a postgraduate supervisor and examiner of FCPS and MDS Program in Operative Dentistry at Isra University & CPSP. He is also Consultant Endodontist and Restorative Dentist in Isra Dental Hospital and Dental Specialists Centre Karachi. He is also facilitated various continuing dental education program in Isra Dental College. He has presented internationally in AEEDC 2013 Dubai and FDI 2017 Madrid Spain and in local conferences .He has number of publications in national journals. He is also President of Pakistan Association of Operative Dentist and Endodontist.