Muhammad Faisal works closely with faculty members, research teams, and funding agencies to support the full lifecycle of research grants, from identifying funding opportunities and developing competitive proposals to award negotiation and post-award management for both national and international donors.
He contributes to enabling LUMS to compete for and secure large-scale research funding by ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements while aligning proposals and awards with institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks. He is also involved in managing internal grant programs and supporting the development of institutional policies and processes that foster a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable research culture. Additionally, he supports faculty and researchers through legal, administrative, and financial coordination related to research activities, including innovation, intellectual property protection, patenting, and commercialization. Through this work, he serves as a strategic partner to faculty and leadership, helping advance research excellence, integrity, and impact at LUMS.
Email: muhammad.faisal@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8336
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 is an Associate member of ICAP with over nine years of professional experience in financial management, reporting, and audit functions. He currently holds a leadership role overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and audit activities for externally and internally funded research projects and centers, including donor and stakeholder reporting, comprehensive financial monitoring, application of international financial reporting standards (including EU-funded projects), management of internal and external audits, budget approvals, bank reconciliations, exchange gain/loss reporting, invoicing, and payment monitoring, while ensuring full compliance with donor guidelines and institutional policies.
Prior to this role, he served as an Audit & Reporting Specialist at LUMS, where he prepared budget utilization reports and supported financial reporting, and has also held key positions, including Assistant Manager Internal Audit at The University of Lahore and Manager Accounts and Finance at Isbah Hassan & Associates.
Email: aurangzaib.alamgir@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8101
Muhammad Raheel Siddiqui holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Malaysia and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (CIIF). He is also an SAP FI Certified Professional and currently serves as a Team Lead, SAP, acting as a key resource for Post-Award Phase Financial Management in SAP.
He oversees end-to-end financial operations of research and grants projects, including grant account creation, budget allocation in line with approved budgets, management of bridge financing, approval of hiring budgets for project and research staff, verification and approval of expenses in accordance with contractual requirements, and final settlements of project staff. With strong expertise in SAP Financial Accounting and Grants Management, he ensures financial accuracy, compliance, and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. He is currently a PhD Scholar in Business Management as part of his passion for learning and personal development.
Email: raheel.siddiqui@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8531
Pernia serves as a Grants Reporting & Claims Specialist with over 15 years of experience in accounting and operations. An ACCA member, she specializes in the preparation of Budget Utilization Reports (BURs) and manages financial reporting for HEC and local/national grants. Her responsibilities include processing monthly bank transfers and supervising claims to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement. Recognized for her professionalism and detail-oriented approach, Pernia provides reliable financial oversight and consistent support to the organization
Email: pernia.zaidi@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8380
Umar Masood is an ACCA Member currently serving as a Grant Financial Reporting & SAP Specialist at the Office of Research, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), where he has been working since 2024. His overall professional experience spans 10 years. In his role, he is responsible for preparing Budget Utilization Reports (BURs), creating and maintaining grants in SAP, preparing derivations in SAP, processing approvals for Purchase Requisitions, and supporting the financial reporting of research grants.
His core expertise lies in financial reporting, grant management, and SAP-based financial processes. Prior to joining LUMS, Umar worked at Stedec Technology as a Senior Accounts Officer, where he gained solid experience in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
Email: umar.masood@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8587
Aumama Tanveer holds a BS degree in English with a focus on Literature and has extensive experience in content and creative writing. Her creative talents have been recognized at the national level, earning her awards in story writing and poetry, with several of her works published.
She currently serves as a Grants & Operations Associate at the LUMS Office of Research. Her role involves managing internal grants across the pre-award and post-award phases, including calls for proposals, budget reviews, coordination with reviewers, compilation of evaluations, award announcements, record management on GAMES, and project closure. She also oversees the OR website, ensures accurate extraction and compilation of grants data for internal and external use, supports reporting and presentations, coordinates with PIs and stakeholders, and contributes to the annual ORIC assessment by compiling data across key performance categories. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant – Creative Writer at the Office of Research, where she managed communication-related tasks, including the bi-annual newsletter, annual report, and OR website and social media. Before joining LUMS, she built a strong foundation as a content and creative writer, including leading the compilation and publication of two anthologies and earning a certification in Content Marketing and Advertising.
Email: aumama.tanveer@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8532
Mishmal is a University of London law graduate with experience across civil, criminal, and human rights law. She gained practical exposure to civil litigation at a private law firm and to criminal justice and human rights advocacy through her internship at Justice Project Pakistan in 2023. She has also completed a specialized course in International Human Rights Law from the Research Society of International Law.
Mishmal joined the Office of Research at LUMS in 2024 and was promoted to Legal Counsel in July 2025. Over the past one and a half years, she has advised on a wide range of in-house legal matters, including research collaborations, MoUs, donor-funded agreements, NDAs, consultancy contracts, and institutional and donor compliance, working closely with academic, administrative, and external stakeholders. She was recently formally accredited as a mediator after completing the 40-hour IMI-Certified Mediation Skills Training at LUMS, further strengthening her expertise in dispute resolution. She remains committed to supporting the Office of Research through sound legal advice while continuing to grow within LUMS’s dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.
Email: mishmal.adnan@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8376
Hassan is a Certified Business Accountant (CBA) – ICAP, currently serving as a Grants Financial Reporting Assistant, responsible for processing claims and preparing Budget Utilization Reports. With over three years of experience in auditing and financial reporting, he performs his responsibilities with timeliness. Previously, he worked as a Senior Audit Associate at RSM AHLN Chartered Accountants.
Email: ahmad.mustasim@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8530
Areez is an ACCA Part-Qualified & currently working as a Grants Management Associate at the Office of Research. He plays a key role in creating and maintaining grants in SAP and supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.
With over 2 years of professional experience, he has developed strong expertise in financial reporting and accounting. Areez brings valuable expertise to grant administration and compliance. Prior to joining LUMS, he served as an Executive Accounts Receivable at MG Automobiles Pakistan, where he gained extensive experience in accounting operations and financial reporting. His professional background reflects a strong commitment to accuracy, transparency, and best financial practices.
Email: muhammad.israr@lums.edu.pk
Phone: +9242 3560 8375