Muhammad Faisal

Lead - Research Grants Administration  

 

One of the pioneer Office of Research members, Muhammad Faisal has been serving LUMS since 2010. He holds an MBA from Superior Group of Colleges and provides valuable support in carrying out Office of Research operations and management of internal and external funding of research projects. His main responsibility is to manage internal and external communication, liaison with donors for proposal submission, award and closure of the project. Furthermore, he is responsible for technical and financial monitoring of LUMS funded programmes for faculty and students.

Email:muhammad.faisal@lums.edu.pk  
Phone: +9242 3560 8336

 

Aonia Masood

Lead - Legal & Commercialization 

 

Aonia Masood, leading Legal & Commercialization at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), is an esteemed legal professional driving transformative strides in technology transfer, intellectual property (IP), and legal governance. Drawing from a robust foundation in corporate law, technology transfer, and policy development, Aonia brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her role.

As LUMS' Technology Transfer Lead, Aonia shapes pivotal policies, oversees tech licensing agreements, and nurtures relationships with industry partners and government bodies, locally and globally. She adeptly manages legal intricacies, ensuring compliance and steering requirements for Faculty-owned companies.

Beyond her role at LUMS, Aonia actively involves in projects aimed at enhancing women's participation in innovation and entrepreneurship. Notably, she plays a key role in training TISC members and related professionals for intellectual property and commercialization, showcasing her dedication to fostering inclusive innovation ecosystems. 

Starting as In-house Counsel, Aonia's career trajectory at LUMS is notable for her contributions. Her engagement with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as a Legal Advisor and experiences with prestigious entities like Nestle Pakistan Ltd and ZAFAR & ASSOCIATES - LLP highlight her diverse skill set and industry acumen.

Email: aonia.masood@lums.edu.pk 
Phone: +9242 3560 8529

 

AURANGZAIB ALAMGIR

Audit & Reporting Specialist 

 

Aurangzaib is a CA (Finalist) with 6 years of professional experience. His core responsibilities include making budget utilization reports, and assistance in financial reporting. He began his professional career as a senior associate in the external audit department with A.H.W &CO Chartered Accountants. He performed his duties as assistant manager internal audit at The University of Lahore. Furthermore, he has been a part of Isbah Hassan and Associates as Manager Accounts and Finance.

Email: aurangzaib.alamgir@lums.edu.pk 
Phone: +9242 3560 8101

 

UMAR MASOOD

Grant Financial Reporting & SAP Specialist 

 

Umar is an ACCA Member, currently working as Grants Financial Reporting & SAP Specialist at Office of Research. His core responsibilities include making budget utilization reports, processing approvals for Purchase Requisitions, Grants creation is SAP and assistance in financial reporting of grants. His area of expertise includes financial reporting. Prior to joining LUMS, He worked at Stedec Technology as Senior Accounts Officer, where he acquired relevant and valuable experience in Accountancy and Financial Reporting. 

Email: umar.masood@lums.edu.pk 
Phone: +9242 3560 8373

 

SYEDA PERNIA ZAIDI

Grants Reporting & Claims Specialist

 

Pernia brings a warm, down-to-earth personality to their role as Grants Financial Reporting Officer. With over 13 years of experience in accounting and operations, she has honed her skills while maintaining a genuine approach to working with colleagues and clients alike. As an ACCA member, Pernia combines expertise and enthusiasm to ensure accurate and timely preparation of budget utilization reports of LUMS funded grants and unrestricted grants. She also provides reimbursements of funded program's claims. Her friendly demeanor and passion for work makes her a valuable and approachable asset to the team.

Email: pernia.zaidi@lums.edu.pk    
Phone: +9242 3560 8380

 

AUMAMA TANVEER

Creative Writer (RA) 

 

Aumama holds a BS degree in English with a focus on Literature and has extensive experience in content writing. Her creative talents have been recognized at the national level, earning her awards for both story writing and poetry, with several of her works published. She has also successfully led the compilation and publication of two anthologies. In addition, she holds a certification in Content Marketing and Advertising.

Her core responsibilities include overseeing all communication-related tasks, such as preparing the OR bi-annual newsletter, the annual report, and managing the OR website and social media handles. Before joining LUMS, she built a strong foundation as a content and creative writer.

Email: aumama.tanveer@lums.edu.pk  
Phone: +9242 3560 8532

 

MUHAMMAD OMER KHAN

Grants Financial Reporting Officer

 

Omer is an ACCA Professional currently serving as a Grants Financial Reporting Officer, where he is responsible for processing claims and preparing Budget Utilization Reports. With over two years of experience in Accounting and Finance, he executes his responsibilities with efficiency and precision and that too in a timely manner. Omer holds a BSc in Applied Accounting with First Class Honours and has achieved nationwide position in one of the exams of ACCA, "Advanced Performance Management". His keen attention to detail and strong work ethic makes him a valuable asset to the organization.

Email: muhammad_omer@lums.edu.pk 
Phone: +9242 3560 8530

 

MISHMAL ADNAN

Research Assistant - Legal

 

Mishmal is a University of London law graduate who possesses experience in civil law from her tenure at a private law firm and criminal law through her internship at Justice Project Pakistan in 2023. She has also recently completed a specialized course in international human rights law from the Research Society of International Law. As the newest member of the legal team at the Office of Research, Mishmal aims to bring valuable expertise to LUMS. With a strong foundation in law, she is committed to supporting the OR team's efforts while learning from their expertise and experience.

Email: mishmal.adnan@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8530