Innovation in Photonics, Quantum & Intelligent Systems

Driving interdisciplinary research in advanced optics, quantum technologies, AI-enabled devices, and transformative engineering solutions
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Research, innovation and international collaboration

Innovation Beyond Boundaries.

A premier research consortium at the Information Technology University, Lahore — advancing high-impact science, transformative technologies, and global collaboration.

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Our Vision

To advance innovation beyond boundaries through STEAM advocacy, transformative technologies, and the preparation of future leaders while projecting a positive global image of Pakistan through research and international collaboration.

Our Mission

CISS Global promotes impactful research, academic collaboration, and policy engagement to address emerging global challenges. Through innovation, cross-disciplinary research, and international partnerships, we aim to strengthen knowledge ecosystems and contribute to sustainable technological and societal development.

Dr. M. Qasim Mehmood

Director

Prof. Tauseef Tauqeer

Co. Director

Dr. Muhammad Zubair

Co. Director

From the Directors

A platform where research, technology & policy converge.

CISS Global was established to create a dynamic platform where research, technology, and policy converge. Our institution brings together scholars, engineers, and strategic thinkers to develop innovative solutions for global challenges.

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Research & Development

Ten labs. One frontier of innovation.

Cross-disciplinary labs spanning metamaterials, photonics, AI, quantum, robotics, and green energy.

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01 Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Lab Engineering electromagnetic materials that bend waves beyond nature. 02 Center of Excellence for Microwave, Antennas and Radar Systems (C-MARS) Advancing microwave, antenna and radar technologies for defence and communications. 03 MetaCenter for Advanced Photonics & Electronics (Sino-Pak) A Sino-Pak hub for advanced photonics and next-generation electronics. 04 AIC² — Artificial Intelligence & Creative Computing Lab Where artificial intelligence meets creative computing. 05 AddiTech — Additive Manufacturing Technologies & Solutions Lab Pioneering additive manufacturing and 3D-printing solutions. 06 ITU — SZTE Pak–Hungary Photoacoustic Research Lab A Pak–Hungary partnership advancing photoacoustic science. 07 Qubit — Quantum Computing, Information and Technologies Lab Exploring the frontiers of quantum computing and information. 08 SPARK — Smart Education & Future Learning Technologies Lab Reimagining education with smart and immersive technologies. 09 VECTOR — Intelligent Control, Robotics & Aerial Systems Lab Intelligent control, robotics, and autonomous aerial systems. 10 Sustainability & Green Energy Lab Engineering a sustainable, clean-energy future.

Global Network

Our International Collaborators

Working with leading scientists across Singapore, South Korea, China, the UK, and Italy.

Prof. QIU, Cheng Wie

Professor, National University Of Singapore

■ Metamaterials & Nanophotonics
Prof. Teng Jinghua

A*STAR IMRE, Singapore

■ Nano-optics & Optoelectronics
Prof. Aaron Danner

Professor, National University Of Singapore

■ Photonics & Semiconductor Lasers
Prof. Ricky Ang

SUTD, Singapore

■ Electron Emission & Plasma Physics
Prof. Liu

Professor, NJUST, China

■ Advanced Photonics
Prof. Lei Gao

SUZHOU City University, China

■ Optoelectronics
Prof. Jichuan Xiong

Associate Professor, NJUST, China

■ Advanced Materials Engineering
Prof. Dongliang Gao

Professor, SOOCHOW University China

■ Optoelectronics & Fiber Sensors
Prof. Junsuk Rho

Professor, POSTECH, South Korea

■ Optical Metasurfaces
Prof. Inki Kim

Professor, SKKU, South Korea

■ Flat Optics & Holography
Dr. Trevon Badloe

Korea University, South Korea

■ Metasurfaces & AI
Dr. Sunae So

Korea University, South Korea

■ Quantum Photonics
Dr. Shahid Mumtaz

Professor, Digital Innovation NTU, UK

■ 5G/6G Networks & AI in Telecom
Prof. Xianzhong Chen

Heriot-Watt University, UK

■ Metasurfaces & Holography
Prof. A. Alomainy

Queen Mary Univ. London, UK

■ Antenna & Wireless Systems
Dr. Muhammad Zubair

University of Leicester, UK

■ High Frequency Engineering
Dr. Dan Cojoc

CNR - IOM, Italy

■ Cell Mechanics & Biophotonics
Prof. Humberto Cabrera

Professor, ICTP, Italy

■ Thermal Lens Spectroscopy
Dr. Candeo Alessia

Politecnico di Milano, Italy

■ Optical Spectroscopy
Dr. Miltcho Danailov

Elettra-Sincrotrone, Italy

■ Laser Systems
Prof. Zoltan Bozoki

University of Szeged, Hungary

■ Photoacoustic Spectroscopy
Dr. Zubair Ahmad

Qatar University, Qatar

■ Solar Cells & Materials
Dr. Chanpen Karuwan

NECTEC, Thailand

■ Graphene Sensors
Dr. John Howell

Chapman University, USA

■ Quantum Physics

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The Team

Our Lead Scientists

The researchers driving CISS Global's scientific mission forward.

Dr. Nasir Mehmood

Senior Research Scientist

■ Associate Professor, School of Optical & Electronic Information, Suzho...
Dr. Haris Mehmood

Senior Research Scientist

■ Assistant Professor, ITU Lahore
Dr. Aakash Hassan

Senior Research Scientist

■ Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, ITU Lahore
Dr. Sumbel Ijaz

Lead Scientist

■ Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering, GCU Lahore
Dr. Sadia Noureen

Lead Scientist

■ Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering, ITU Lahore
Dr. Ammar Rafique

Lead Scientist

■ Teaching Fellow, Department of Electrical Engineering, ITU Lahore
Dr. Ramna Khalid

Lead Scientist

■ Teaching Fellow, Department of Electrical Engineering, ITU Lahore
Dr. Isma Javed

Lead Scientist

■ Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, National University of Singapore
Dr. Aqeel Rehman

Lead Scientist

■ Teaching Fellow, Department of Electrical Engineering, ITU Lahore