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Computer science dept of NCS varsity gets new head

PESHAWAR: The management of NCS University System Peshawar has appointed Mohammad Fawad Mian as head of computer science department.

Fawad Mian holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in computer science. He has also authored a number of publications in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a press release. Beyond the classroom, he has been actively involved in promoting technology and learning among young people. He has organised a range of seminars on technology includ-ing a technology fest, book fair, talent fest and Pakistan quiz competition. He has also conducted study circles to encourage collaborative learning and academic growth among students.

He is a former president of Study Aid Foundation for Excellence, University of Agriculture Peshawar. He has also made notable contributions to education for outof-school children. In 2020 he enrolled more than 30,000 girls under ‘Poha’ project of ESEF, an online school system offering education from grade 1 to 12.