PROFILE PIR ROSHAN DIN SHAH RASHDI, PhD Mehran University of Institute of Science and Technology Development Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro, Sindh Pakistan Phone: + 92 222 772430/31 Fax: +92 222 772432 Cell No: +92 301 3623164 Email: pirrashdi@yahoo.com Prof. Pir Roshan Shah Rashdi is Co Director of Mehran University Institute of Science and Technology Development (MUISTD) at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, Pakistan. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, and research in the field of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Science and Technology Policy. His main research areas include S&T Policy issues, Technology and Innovation Management, Industrial Engineering & Management. He is member of Peer Review Committee of R&D organization of Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Islamabad. He is also Reviewer/Referee of Mehran University Journal of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, Quaid-e-Awan University Research Journal of Engineering Sciences & Technology Nawabshah, and Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, NWFP University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2012 present Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Humanities, at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan 2003 2013 Co Director, Mehran University Institute of Science & Technology Development (MUISTD), at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan 1999 2003 Chairman, Department of Industrial Engineering & Management at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan 1998 Present Professor at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan 1996 1998 Associate Professor at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan 1989 1996 Assistant Professor at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan Page 1 of 6
1984 1989 Lecturer at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan EDUCATION University of Nottingham, United Kingdom PhD (Manufacturing Engineering and Operation Management), January 1996 Thesis: Manufacturing Planning and Control of Make-to-Order Companies University of Nottingham, United Kingdom M.Sc. (Operation Management and Manufacturing Systems), September 1991 Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro - Pakistan B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering), February 1983 PUBLICATIONS Memon, Z.A., and Rashdi, P.R.S., (2008), Knowledge proximity and technological relatedness in offshore oil and gas and offshore wind technology in the United Kingdom, International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, No.1, pp. 59-70. Tufail, M., and Rashdi, P.R.S., (2001), Rapid Prototype Tooling Using Castable Ceramiscs, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Vol. 20, No.1, pp. 51-56. Rashdi, P.R.S., (2001), Consolidation of Comingled Thermoplastic Composite, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 69-75. Rashdi, P.R.S., (2000), The Effect of order-release decision on shop floor performance, Quaid-e-Awam University Research Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 49-54. Rashdi, P.R.S., (2000), Causes of Low Production Capacity utilization in some selected small business industrial units, Quaid-e-Awam University Research Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. Page 2 of 6
Rashdi, P.R.S., (2000) Preventive Maintenance as a Productivity Improvement strategy, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 36-42. Rashdi, P.R.S., (1999), Design and Implementation Issues of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Pakistan Journal of Agriculture, Engineering and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 41-44. Rashdi, P.R.S., Nizamani, R.A., and Hussain, J., (1998), Production Control System for Make-to-Order Manufacturing Companies, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Vol. 17 No.2 pp. 85-90. Rashdi, P.R.S., Hussain, J., and Nizamani, R.A., (1998), An Evaluation of Due date Assignment methods in Job Shop Manufacturing Environment, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 107-112. Rashdi, P.R.S., Nizamani, R.A., and Hussain, J., (1998), A Simulation Methodology for Analysis of a Job Shop Manufacturing Systems, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Vol. 17 No. 4, pp. 159-166. Rashdi, P.R.S., (1998), New Trends in the Manufacturing Industry, Pakistan Journal of Agriculture, Engineering and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 99-102. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Rashdi, P.R.S., and Abro, Q.M., (2008), Commercialization of Nanotechnology Products & Services: A Case Study from the United Kingdom, Presented at Knowledge Management International Conference, 10 June - 12 June 2008, Langkawi, Malaysia Rashdi, P.R.S., (2001), Top Management Support of the Implementation of CIM in SMEs : An Empirical Analysis, 1 st Industrial Engineering Conference, Amman- Jordan, September 23 rd -27 th 2001, pp. 321-330 WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ORGANIZED & ATTENDED Organized one day workshop ICT Public Policy: Bridging gap between Government, Industry and Academia held at Mehran University Jamshoro in collaboration with HEC, Islamabad on September 16, 2006. Page 3 of 6
Organized one day seminar Passion for Excellence: in search of Quality Management System, held at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro on August 19, 2000 Attended 2 nd International Symposium on Logistics, the University of Nottingham - United Kingdom, 11-12 June 1995. TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTEREST University-Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer Science and Technology Policy Technology and Innovation Management Industrial Engineering & Management Manufacturing Planning & Control System Modeling and Simulation Quality Management CAD/CAM Operational Research FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS AND HONORS Post Doctoral Fellowship, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, 2005 TRAININGS ATTENDED Three Weeks Training Program on Technology and Policy (TAP), Organized by Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), August 17 September 2, 2006, Seoul, Korea. Four Weeks Training Course Art-to-part Factory on Personal Computers, Conducted by Temasek Polytechnic Institute, Singapore, 1998 Three Months Course on Pre-Service Training Program, University Grants Commission, Islamabad 1986. TEACHING Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro Research and Study Skills, Postgraduate Course Page 4 of 6
Organization of Innovation, Postgraduate Course Managing Innovation in Complex Products Systems, Postgraduate Course GRADUATE /UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION 1. Supervising PhD and M.Phil Students Syed Abdul Sattar Shah, Impact of Trade Liberalization on Textile Industry in Pakistan, In Progress 2. Supervised MS Students Wahid Bux Mangrio, Role of Science and Technology Parks in Establishing University Industry Linkages: Case Study of Software Technology Parks of Islamabad, 2009 Hizibullah Khaskheli, ICT initiatives and Strategies in Pakistan Higher Education, In progress Shazma Tahseen, E-Health in Pakistan - Initiatives, Challenges, and Implication: Case Study of LUMHS Jamshoro, In Progress Adnan Maher, E-Government Services in Pakistan: A Policy Analysis, In Progress. Kashif Khan, Challenges to E-business in Developing Countries: A Case of Pakistan, In Progress. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Peer Review Committee on R&D Organization PCST, Islamabad 2000 To date Senate-MUET, Academic Council-MUET. 1998 To date Coordinator Linkage between Pakistan Steel & MUET Jamshoro 2000 - Elected Member of Syndicate Various Times Member Working Group for Five Year Plan (2005-2010) 2004 On Quality Productivity and Standard, P&D, Islamabad Member Convocation Organizing Committee, MUET 1999 To date Member, Pre-Admission Test organizing committee, MUET 1999 To date Member Quality Council, MUET Jamshoro 1999 To date Page 5 of 6
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