Biography
Mr. Awais Maqsood is currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Barani Institute of Sciences, Burewala. With a strong academic foundation and years of teaching experience, he plays a vital role in delivering quality education in the field of computer science. His teaching areas include programming, algorithms, data structures, networking, and assembly language. He is committed to student mentorship, curriculum development, and promoting an environment of academic integrity and innovation.
Education Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualifications
- MS in Electrical Engineering (Computing)
Riphah International University, Islamabad
Specialization: Optimization of lead-free solar cells
Thesis: Optimization of lead-free Tin-Based Perovskite solar cell simulation on SCAPs-1D
- BS Computer Engineering
COMSATS University, Islamabad
Specialization: Networking and Computing
Professional Experience
- Lecturer
Department of Computer Science, Barani Institute of Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University RWP
Burewala, Pakistan (October 2021 – Present)
- Huawei O&M Engineer
Mobiserve Pakistan, Islamabad (September 2014 – October 2021)
- BSS and Transmission Engineer
Extreme Engineering, Islamabad (December 2012 – September 2014)
- Site Engineer
CCS PVT Pakistan, Islamabad (March 2009 – December 2012)
Certifications
- Computer Engineer – PEC No: COMP//11108, Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
- Certified Transmission and Network Engineer – ZTE University, 10 August 2012
- Health Safety and Environment Management – PEC, 28 February 2023
- Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Technologies & Business Strategy – PEC, 6 April 2023
- ChatGPT and Professional Integrity – PEC, 23 June 2023
- How to Turn Your Thesis into an Article – Research Academy, Elsevier, 13 December 2023
- Onsite Workshop on Diploma in Cyber Security – NIAIS, 25 May 2024
- Presenting Data Certified – HP Life/HP Foundation, 21 June 2024
Research & Publications
- 2024: "Optimization of Lead-Free Sn-Based Perovskite Solar Cells using SCAPs-1D Simulation Techniques"
Energy Journal, Elsevier – Awais Maqsood et al.
- 2025: Book Chapter Author – "Chapter 3 in Innovative Energy Management, A Path to Sustainability", Elsevier
Technical Skills
- Programming & Software: CISCO Packet Tracer, MATLAB, Multisim, NASIM, Python, SCAPs-1D
- Languages: C, C++, C#, Java, HTML, CSS