Prof. Dr. Aziz Akbar

Prof. Dr. Aziz Akbar :Civil & Geotechnical Engineer, former Vice-Chancellor of UET Lahore

  • Education: B.Sc. Civil Engineering (1977, UET Lahore), Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering (Newcastle University, UK).
  • Career Path: Served in academia, research, and industry; contributed significantly to NESPAK projects.
  • VC Appointment: Assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor in January 2019, initially in acting capacity after Dr. Fazal Ahmad Khalid’s tenure.
  • Leadership Focus: Strengthened research culture, improved administrative efficiency, upheld institutional integrity.
  • Key Actions: Chaired strategic meetings with deans/chairpersons to advance academic goals.
  • Accountability Measures: Initiated investigations into admission irregularities to ensure transparency and academic excellence.