Dr. Zeeshan Saleem Mufti

Assistant Professor

Mathematics and Statistics

Biography

I completed my Ph.D. Degree in 2020. I am working in the following research areas such as Graph Theory, Fuzzy Graph Theory, and Chemical Graph theory, Networking, Machine Learning.

I have been serving the UOL since February 2008. During the long journey with UOL along with teaching, I have performed multiple duties such as Course Coordinator, Sports Coordinator(2015-to date), Website Coordinator, Oric Coordinator, and Focal Person for Online Classes through ZOOM on the slate(2020-to date). I have produced 27 MPhil students and 27 HEC-recognized impact factor research publications. Before joining UOL I served in different institutions such as Anjuman Himayat-e-Islam Muhammad Amin Polytechnic institute(2003-2006), FC College (A Chartered University), and Minhaj-ul-Quran University.

HEC Approved Supervisor

Official Email: zeeshan.saleem@math.uol.edu.pk

Education

SrNo.	Year	Degree	Board/University
1	2020	PHD Mathematics	Comsats University Islamabad, Lahore Campus
2	2008	MPhil Mathematics	The University Of Lahore
3	2001	MSc Mathematics	Punjab University

Experience

SrNo.	From	To	Designation	Organization
1	27 February, 2013	To Date	Assistant Professor	The University Of Lahore
2	2008	27 February, 2013	Lecturer	The University Of Lahore
3	10/01/2007	01/31/2008	Lecturer	Minhaj University Lahore
4	2006	2007	Lecturer	Forman Christian College (A Chartered Univeristy)

Publications

SrNo.	Title
1	Computation of Vertex Degree-Based Molecular Descriptors of Hydrocarbon Structure
2	Computing the Energy and Estrada Index of Different Molecular Structures
3	Computing First and Second Fuzzy Zagreb Indices of Linear and Multi acyclic Hydrocarbons
4	Topological Study of Zirconium Tetrachloride ZrCl4 under Molecular Descriptors
5	An Approximation for the Entropy Measuring in the General Structure of SGSP3
6	Characterizations of Left H-Clifford Semirings by Their H-Ideals
7	Degree based topological indices of Boron B12
8	On Certain Aspects of Topological Indices
9	Theoretical study of energy, inertia and nullity of phenylene and anthracene
10	Topological Study of Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 via Degree-Based Topological Indices
11	SOME STUDY OF SEMIGROUPS OF H-bi-IDEALS OF SEMIRINGS 123
12	Computation of edge metric dimension of barycentric subdivision of Cayley graphs
13	A Consequential Computation of Degree Based Topological Indices of Grasmere Geometric Graph
14	"M-polynomial and entropy of para-line graph of naphthalene"
15	On topological indices of subdivided and line graph of subdivided friendship graph
16	On ABC4 and GA5 Index of Subdivided and Line Graph of Subdivided Dutch Windmill Graph
17	"On Topological Indices of the Line Graph of Uniformly Subdivided Graph"
18	On Topological Indices of Subdivided and Line Graph of Subdivided Friendship Graph
19	M-polynomial and entropy of para-line graph of naphthalene
20	On ABC4 and GA5 Index of Subdivided and Line Graph of Subdivided Dutch Windmill Graph
21	On Topological Indices of the Line Graph of Uniformly Subdivided Graph
22	Computing Topological Indices for Para-Line Graphs of Anthracene
23	On Sanskruti and harmonic indices of a certain graph structure
24	Computing the metric dimension of the Gear Graph
25	Topological study of the para-line graphs of certain pentacene via topological indices
26	Study of The Paraline Graphs of Certain Benzenoid Structures Using Topological Indices

Conferences

Awards

SrNo.	Year	Awarding Organization	Description
1	2017	The University Of Lahore	Received shield as a chief guest from Art and Cultural Society
2	2018	The University Of Lahore	Received shield as a Sports Coordinator sports Gala 2018
3	2017	The University Of Lahore	Received shield as a Sports Coordinator sports Gala 2017

Memberships

SrNo.	From - To	Title	Organization
1	2007 - to date	Life Time members	Mathematical Society

Courses Taught

SrNo.	Type	Title	University	Semester
1	BS Mathematics	Ordinary Differential Equations	The University Of Lahore	4th
2	BS Mathematics	Metric Spaces and Group Theory	The University Of Lahore	4th
3	BS Mathematics	Group Theory-I ( Normal Subgroups and Complexes in	The University Of Lahore	5th
4	BS Mathematics	Complex Analysis-I ( Analytic Function and Complex	The University Of Lahore	5th
5	BS Mathematics	Topology	The University Of Lahore	5th
6	BS Mathematics	Complex Analysis-II ( Theory of Residue and Ellipt	The University Of Lahore	6th
7	Electrical Engineering	COMPLEX VARIABLES AND TRANSFORMS	The University Of Lahore	3rd
8	Electrical Engineering	Numerical Analysis	The University Of Lahore	6th
9	Electrical Engineering	SOLID STATE GEOMETRY AND MULTIVARIATE CALCULUS	The University Of Lahore	4th
10	Civil Engineering	Probability Methods in Engineering	The University Of Lahore	4th
11	MS Electrical Engineering	MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS	The University Of Lahore	1st
12	BS Mathematics	Discrete Mathematics	The University Of Lahore	2nd
13	BS Mathematics	Plane Curves and Analytical Geometry	The University Of Lahore	2nd
14	Electrical Engineering	Applied Calculus	The University Of Lahore	1st
15	Electrical Engineering	LINEAR ALGEBRA	The University Of Lahore	2nd
16	Electrical Engineering	DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS	The University Of Lahore	2nd
17	BS Mathematics	LINEAR ALGEBRA	The University Of Lahore	3rd
18	BS Mathematics	Graph Theory	The University Of Lahore	3rd
19	M. Phil	Graph Theory	The University of Lahore	Fall 2021

Project Supervisor

SrNo.	Title	From - To	Organization	Type
1	The Survey on Grobner Basis and their application	2015 - 2016	The University of Lahore	Mphil Thesis
2	Study the Topological Indices of Generalized Siers	2016 - 2018	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
3	The Study of M-Polynomial, Topological Indices and	2016 - 2018	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
4	The Topological Indices of Haxagonal Cyclic Graph.	2016 - 2018	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
5	To Study the Topological Indices of Network of Hex	2016 - 2018	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
6	Computational Study of The Paraline Graph of Acene	2016 - 2018	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
7	A Consequential Computation of Degree Based Topolo	2017 - 2019	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
8	Computing Degree Based Topological Indices of Some	2017 - 2019	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
9	On Certain Aspects of Topological Indices.	2017 - 2019	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
10	Computational Aspects of Energy of Some Graphs	2017 - 2019	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
11	Theoretical Study Of Energy Of Certain Graphs	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
12	Study Degree Based Topological Indices of Chemical Graphs	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
13	Degree-Based Topological Indices of Boron B12 and Zirconium Tetrachloride	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
14	14. M-Polynomial And Degree Based Topological Indices Of Anthracene (C14h10) Graph	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
15	Study On Degree Based Molecular Descriptors Of Certain Graphs	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
16	Topological Descriptors of Certain Graphs	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
17	Study of Naphthalene Using Topological Indices	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
18	Degree and Distance Based Topological Indices Of Some Chemical Structures	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
19	STUDY OF NEIGHBOURHOOD BASED TOPOLOGICAL INDICES OF ORGANGIC AND INORGANIC STRUCTURE	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis
20	Computation of entropy measures and Sombor indices for the paraline graph of Naphthalene	2019 - 2021	The University of Lahore	MPhil Thesis

Services

SrNo.	From - To	Organization	Job Description
1	04/02/2020 - 12/31/2022	The University of Lahore	Focal Person for the Faculty Training of Zoom
2	03/18/2021 - 09/18/2021	The University of Lahore	ORIC Coordinator
3	01/01/2015 - 12/31/2022	The University of Lahore	Sports Coordinator
4	01/04/2017 - 09/18/2021	The University of Lahore	Member of Examination Commatiee...
5	01/01/2010 - 01/01/2015	The University of Lahore	Course Coordinator...
6	06/01/2022 - 07/31/2023	The University of Lahore	Secretary of Board of Studies, BOS
7	06/01/2023 - 07/31/2023	The University of Lahore	Member of Admission Committee
8	03/01/2023 - 07/31/2023	The University of Lahore	Member of Industrial board, UOL

Books

Research Fundings

Extracurricular Activities

SrNo.	Hobbies	Interests
1	Tourism, Book Reading, Gym Workout, Fitness Exerci

Languages and Skills

SrNo.	Langues	Skills
1	English , Urdu

Active Collabrations

Consulting Experience

Achievements / Rewards

Dr Akhtar represents Pakistan, explores collaboration with Germany on global issues

Description

In a substantial ambassadorial effort, Prof Dr Rabia Akhtar (Director of the Center for Security, Strategy, and Policy Research (CSSPR)) represented Pakistan as a thought leader in a delegation of five eminent scholars from Asia. This delegation, constituted by the Asia chapter of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), visited Berlin, Germany, to engage in dialogues and meetings aimed at understanding Germany’s viewpoints on key global issues, from June 13-15, 2023.

The FES Strategic Foresight Group, comprising scholars from Pakistan, Thailand, India, South Korea, and Indonesia, sought to gain insights into Germany’s perception of the world, the interconnectedness of geopolitics and geoeconomics, and the overall security and stability of different regions. By interacting with parliamentarians, scholars, and think tank experts, the group aimed to identify Germany’s foreign policy direction amidst intensifying great power competition, technological advancements, and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Dr Akhtar articulated Pakistan’s aspirations to become a regional and global connector, and expressed her belief that the country could serve as Germany’s partner in promoting peace. She said academic collaboration between the two countries must lay the groundwork for better ties. In that regard, she hoped that the University of Lahore (UOL) and CSSPR will like to establish linkages, to work on security and strategic issues with policymakers, universities, and think tankers in Germany.

Moreover, during the meetings with German officials and academicians, including Dr.Martin Thummel (Deputy Head for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Federal Foreign Office), Dr Akhtar along with the delegation underlined the importance of collaboration between nations in an increasingly interconnected world. It was argued that Europe and Asia should not be considered separate arenas, as common threats and opportunities necessitate a collective approach.

The participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions on how Germany’s foreign policy has evolved amid geopolitical tensions and how the country aims to strike a balance between values-based and interests-based approaches, particularly in the face of the evolving Sino-U.S. rivalry. Central to these discussions was Germany’s embrace of Zeitenwende, signifying a transformative shift in its foreign and defence policies following the war in Ukraine. German officials highlighted that this philosophy would enable their country to contribute positively to regional and global stability.

Furthermore, the delegation stressed the importance of inter-regional dialogues, trade, and economic cooperation between Germany and Asian countries during their meetings with parliamentarians. Geoeconomics emerged as a key theme, with experts acknowledging its potential to promote interdependence, peace, and stability. However, they also expressed caution, and were mindful of the geopolitical complexities that could hinder its effectiveness.

Dr Ashraf becomes Pakistan’s top and world’s 12th most cited Plant Science researcher

Description

What traits set exceptional academic leaders apart? One is their ongoing commitment to academic excellence. Prof Dr Muhammed Ashraf (Rector, UOL), in an interview with the Press and Publications Cell (PPC) of the University of Lahore (UOL), shared how his commitment to academics and research led him to stand amongst the top-cited Plant Science researchers in the world.

The second edition of Research.com rankings of the best researchers was released recently. According to these rankings, Dr Ashraf stood 12th in the list of top-cited researchers with a massive number of 72,461 citations and 1,169 publications in the field of Plant Science.

While sharing his sentiments with the PPC team, he said, “It is a great honour and privilege for me to be among the world’s top-cited Plant Science researchers. Barely people from third-world countries like Pakistan get such immense acknowledgement for research, but I, hailing from a developing country, take pride in the fact that I was able to garner the limelight along with researchers from advanced countries like America, Germany, etc.”

Motivation for Plant Science Research

For most of his academic life, Dr Ashraf has been conducting research anchored on Plant Science, his field of specialisation for which he has recently been recognised globally. Revealing his motivation behind his research drive, he mentioned that “Research is the key element for institutions and even for academicians to leave an unprecedented imprint on the global academic spectrum. The only sound way to project novel ideas pertaining to your field is through research, and that is what keeps me right on track with research. To make significant contributions to the field of Plant Science, I try to continually explore and conduct impactful research.”

Global Acclamation

In continuing the discussion of his research motivation, on a lighter note, he shared that he received a congratulatory email from Mr Rattan Laal (The Ohio State University, the United States). “To my surprise, Mr Laal, the world’s most cited researcher, shared his congratulatory remarks with me. I am humbled to the core by this global acclamation that I have received so far,” he said.

Catering to Contemporary Plant Science Issues

In every field of study, researchers try to address and explore solutions for the most pressing issues. In Plant Science and Agronomy, the focal point of researchers nowadays is the impact of climate change on plants and, broadly, on the agriculture sector. Upon being asked about the impact of his research, the UOL Rector stated that “Climate change, undoubtedly, has adversely affected the lives of plants, animals, and even humans. My focus is particularly on plants and agriculture. Through my research, I have always tried to address and highlight the pressing issues that are being faced mainly by Asian and African countries, and this is also one of the reasons that my research is getting global acknowledgement because it caters to global issues. Majorly, my work is based on different plant stresses such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, temperature extremes etc.”

Fundamentals of Research, Publications, and Rankings

Not many people are familiar with the Research.com rankings, and in fact, they lack even the most basic knowledge of research rankings. During his interview with PPC, Dr Ashraf summarised the entire research ranking process by saying that “A researcher gets ranked based on his number of publications and citations. Researchers should try to publish their work in international journals, which will increase their chances of maximum citations. The more publications and citations, the higher the H-index, and ultimately, the better the chances of getting ranked at the top.”

Tips for soon-to-be Early-career Researchers

There is no short cut to conduct profoundly organic research, and that is what Dr Ashraf said. “Dedication and hard work are the keys to achieve research goals. Nevertheless, to stand out in the pool of researchers, it is pertinent, especially for Plant Science research aspirants, to focus on technological and digital advancements, keeping oneself up-to-date with international contemporary research trends, and fuelling the urge of discovery by gaining more and more knowledge,” he advised the students.

Dr Tahir explores the role of financial risk-taking attitude in consumer satisfaction

Description

A consumer’s attitude of financial risk tolerance (FRT) plays an important role in his/her financial decisions, thereby determining his well-being. FRT is a consumer’s preference for the amount of risk he undertakes while making investments. Recently, a lot of research studies have been conducted on consumer well-being and FRT. Being motivated by this trend in financial research, Dr Muhammad Tahir (Assistant Professor, Lahore Business School, the University of Lahore (UOL)) and fellow researchers explored the relationship amongst financial literacy, propensity to plan (PTP), FRT, financial satisfaction, and life satisfaction.

Though scholarly acumen for consumer well-being is rapidly developing, not much is known regarding the collective roles of financial literacy, PTP, and FRT. Dr Tahir’s study addressed this gap by showing that financial literacy, risk-taking attitudes, and planning propensities are all interconnected and necessary ingredients to improve financial and life satisfaction.

Dr Tahir’s analytical study titled “Role of financial risk-taking attitude in personal finances and consumer satisfaction: evidence from Australia” revealed a strong partial mediation of FRT between financial literacy and financial satisfaction. Moreover, the analysis showed that a high PTP combined with a high FRT results in high financial satisfaction.

For achieving the main objective of the research, the Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey was taken into consideration. Furthermore, Dr Tahir used the variance-based partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), also known as the PLS path modelling approach, to test the proposed hypotheses of the study empirically.

The findings of Dr Tahir’s research study showed the importance of creating financial plans in accordance with risk tolerance. Considering the relevance of increasing financial literacy, Dr Tahir suggested that the use of tools that could help consumers plan and spent in risky investments might lead them to have a more financial and life satisfaction.

UOL chemist explores an eco-friendly alternative thickening agent for textile printing

Description

Textile printing is the most versatile and vital methodology for introducing colour and design to textile fabrics. Different types of thickeners (chemical compounds) are used for printing, such as polysaccharide thickener, synthetic thickener, and emulsion thickener. Synthetic thickeners are highly criticised for endangering the environment at the manufacturing stages.

Dr Dure Najaf Iqbal (Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore) and her team of researchers explored an eco-friendly alternative for synthetic thickeners that is effective in the textile printing process. The team revealed that guar gum could serve as an outstanding natural thickener, stabiliser, and gelling agent and could as well be used in various industrial units, including food, cosmetics, textiles, oil fracturing, and mining. Guar gum is one of the most important naturally occurring non-ionic high molecular weight polysaccharides and consists of galactomannan, which has vast applications in various fields.

Dr Iqbal and her team synthesised carboxymethyl guar gum (CMG) via monochloroacetic acid under alkaline conditions. The carboxymethylation of guar gum was accomplished by the Willianson ether technique and the reaction conditions were optimised during the course of the experiment. Guar derivatives with variable degrees of substitution (DS) were prepared and confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The DS was determined quantitatively by the titration method for each derivative.

For this research study, native guar gum was purchased from National Guar Industries, Karachi, with a molecular weight of 1.043 106 g/mol. Whereas, all the chemicals and reagents used were of analytical grade and were purchased from Merck, Germany.

The result proved that the substituted guar gum is an eco-friendly, non-hazardous thickener as compared to synthetic thickeners. Furthermore, the penetration properties, fixation ability, and colour fastness of guar gum were compared with those of commercial alginate thickeners. The printing trial of the thickener CMG also showed that carboxymethyl guar gum could easily replace conventional thickeners without any compromise on printing results and could prevent fabric stiffness. The tested water-holding capacity (a central aspect that determines commercial applications of gums) of guar gum made it ideal for improving the texture of end products in diverse industrial formulations.

Also, it was revealed that the implementation of carboxymethyl guar gum in textile printing can reduce the economic burden associated with exporting alginate and other synthetic thickeners. This, in turn, could enable exporters to offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality.

Faculty / Staff Profiles

Dr. Zeeshan Saleem Mufti

Assistant Professor

Mathematics and Statistics

Biography

Education

Experience

Publications

Conferences

Awards

Courses Taught

Project Supervisor

Services

Books

Research Fundings

Extracurricular Activities

Languages and Skills

Active Collabrations

Consulting Experience

Dr Akhtar represents Pakistan, explores collaboration with Germany on global issues

Dr Ashraf becomes Pakistan’s top and world’s 12th most cited Plant Science researcher

Dr Tahir explores the role of financial risk-taking attitude in consumer satisfaction

UOL chemist explores an eco-friendly alternative thickening agent for textile printing