Directorate of IT Services
Muhammad Safdar Abbas (System Administrator)

Qualification : M. Sc(Computer Science)  
Phone : +92-051-9290604  
Cell :  
Fax :
Email : [email protected]
Address : Directorate of IT Services, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
Work Experience : 6 Year(s)
Research Interest :
  • VOIP
  • System Administration (Linux & Windows)
  • MS Exchange Server
  • Projects Supervision: Supervised more than 100 academic projects (Final Year)
    Total Publications : 0
    Teaching Experience

    A dedicated educator with extensive teaching experience since 2005 at the University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT), PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, where I have taught courses to BS(CS), BS(SE), and MS(CS) students, including:

    1. Artificial Intelligence
    2. Advanced Database
    3. Database
    4. E-commerce
    5. Management Information System
    6. and other computer science related courses

    Additionally, I served as a Visiting faculty member at the Barani Institute of Management Sciences from 2016 to 2020.


    Principal Officer Public Relations (Additional Assignment)

    Public Relations and Publications
    PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (2013-Present)

    1. Editor-in-Chief
      Managing the complete editorial process of PMAS-AAUR Newsletter & PMAS-AAUR Campus news
    2. Establish strong liaison with electronic and print media to boost the image of the university.
      As HOD I have highlighted all the events held at Campus in print media.
    3. Host
      I have hosted numerous programs aimed at the projection and promotion of the university, including admission campaigns, interviews with faculty and staff, and interactive sessions with innovative and distinguished personalities. The links to these programs are provided below:
      https://youtu.be/uw8FIEw0zn4
      https://youtu.be/lJBhLhxw2e0
      https://youtu.be/6vcp4PCGbpA
    4. Director-Production
      Established Digital Video recording studio & also produced numerous documentaries, contributing to all stages of production including script writing, voice-over narration, editing, and audio mixing. The link to these programs are provided below:
      https://www.uaar.edu.pk/documentries.php
    Publications (Latest Ten)
    National & International Conferences/Workshop
    1. 2nd International Precision Agriculture Conference (IPAC), October 2025, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
    2. 1st International Precision Agriculture Pakistan Conference PAPC 2022, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
    3. International Workshop on Application of Artificial intelligence in Agriculture. December 2023, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
    4. 20th International Congress of Soil Science held on 20-22 February 2024 by Soil Science Society of Pakistan, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
    5. 9th International and 18th National Conference on Biodiversity & Medicinal Plants: A way forward to Sustainable Development held on 14-16 Dec, 2023, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
    6. Pedagogic Research: Advancing Research Methods, Analysis & Practices Oct 2022, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
    Certificates
    1. Deep Learning- AI for every one
      https://coursera.org/verify/GW2SPORXE42W
    2. Google Data Analytics (Google Certified)
      https://coursera.org/verify/professional-cert/II6IWN4NHEF1
    3. Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (Microsoft Certified)
      https://coursera.org/verify/professional-cert/JPNPGPRR01WQ
    4. Tools For Data Science (IBM Certified)
      https://coursera.org/verify/309NZ0G8YLNN
    5. What is Data Science (IBM Certified)
      https://coursera.org/verify/KKKTXA44JMEV
    6. Introduction to Data Analytics (IBM Certified)
      https://coursera.org/verify/5RCC3NB659CA
    7. Foundations of Data Science (Google Certified)
      https://coursera.org/verify/Z6TE1BJCJSUT
    8. Data Scientist’s Toolbox (Johns Hopkins University)
      https://coursera.org/verify/UP2EKL3WA24Q
    Projects
    1. One window System
    2. University Management System
    3. E-file (Paper less System)
    4. Establishment of Datacenter at Sub-campus Attock & National center for live Stock Breedings. Genetics & Genomics
    5. Established Digital Video recording studio
    Seminars & Webinars
    1. The Power of AI
    2. AI Skills for the Future
    3. Leadership & Strategic IT Management
    4. Cyber security & Information Security
    5. MEDIA LITERACY: Awareness & Precautions about Use of Electronic, Print & Social Media.
    6. Enabling a perfect research ecosystem with Elsevier's Science Direct & SD-AI (Webinar)
    7. AI & Machine Learning Applications in Higher Education
    8. Data Consistency, Quality & Integrity in University Management System
    9. Use of Digital Technology & Transformation in Universities
    Articles Published in Newspaper
    1. https://twa.com.pk/ai-predicts-traffic-accidents-before-they-happen-a-game-changer-for-road-safety/
    2. https://twa.com.pk/ethical-use-of-ai-in-third-world-countries/
    3. https://thepublicpurview.com/ethical-use-of-ai-in-third-world-countries/
    4. https://thepublicpurview.com/hacking-the-mind-a-new-era-of-cyber-threats/
    5. https://islamabadmail.com/bci-security-new-cyber-threat-minds/
    Interviews Published in Newspaper
    1. https://www.peakpoint.pk/en/2025/10/14/nadeem-malik-drives-ai-leadership-university/
    2. https://islamabadmail.com/nadeem-malik-it-transformation-arid-university/
    3. https://urdu.islamabadmail.com/village-to-university-it-leader/
    Additional Assignments
    1. CO-PI in IOT Project
      https://ddsdp.uaar.edu.pk/daTeam
    2. Focal Person Pakistan Citizen Portal
    3. Focal Person Chief Minister Complaint Cell government of Punjab.
    4. Focal Person for promotion of digital payments through QR-based fee collection, Punjab Higher Education commission
    5. Member Purchase Committee of PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi.
    6. Public Information Officer for the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act 2013.
    7. Convener official Social Media Team of PMAS-AAUR.
    8. Focal person for FM Radio Station in Main Campus for correspondence with PEMRA.
    9. Counselor, Establishment of Rehnumai Markaz
    Skills

    Oracle, SQL, Data Base Design and analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics, Power BI, Database performance & Tuning, Query Optimization, Database Access Management, Database Backup & Recovery, Adobe Premiere Pro