INTRODUCTION :

The Department of Mathematics, University of Peshawar is an institution of higher learning and research. It is one of the oldest departments of the University. Initially, it was established in 1928 in Islamia College affiliated with the University of the Punjab. The department was taken over by the University of Peshawar in 1950. The department, since its inception, has been engaged in running M.Sc. programme and has produced graduates who are serving the country in many disciplines. The department launched its M.Phil programme in 1992 whereas Ph.D. programme started in 2001. The department also started B.Sc. (Hons) two years programme in Mathematics from session 2004-2005 both in morning as well as evening shift.

FACULTY :-

1. The Faculty

   The department of Mathematics was a part of the Faculty of Science till 2003. However, after restructuring of the faculties of the university the same year, it now works as a component of the newly established faculty named as “Faculty of Numerical and Physical Sciences”. It has qualified faculty with advanced degrees from USA, UK and Pakistan. The list of the faculty members along with necessary particulars is given below:

   S.No	Name	Designation	Field of Interest
   01	Dr. Gulzar Ali Khan Ph.D.( U.K.)	Professor	Functional Analysis and General Topology
   02	Dr. Islam Noor Ph.D.(U.S.A)	Professor/ Chairman	Mathematical Statistics
   03	Mr. Naseer Ahmad M.S. ( U.S.A.)	Assistant Professor	Numerical Analysis
   04	Syed Amanat Shah M.Sc. (Pesh)	Assistant Professor	Real Anslysis, Measure Theory & Integrations
   05	Mr. Nadeem Raza M.Phil (QAU, Islamabad)	Assistant Professor (On Study Leave)	Complex Analysis
   06	Mr. Imran Aziz M.Sc. (Pesh)	Lecturer (On Study Leave)	Analysis, Algebra and Computer
   07	Mr. Asadullah M.Sc. (Pesh)	Lecturer (On engagement basis)	Analysis and Computer
   08	Mr. Qaiser Iqbal M.Sc.(Pesh)	Lecturer (On engagement basis)	Algebra and Topology

   The following ministerial and supporting staff is always available to assist the students and staff and to take care/run the day-to-day affairs of the office/department.

   S.No	Name	Designation
   01	Mr. Shamshad Khan	Senior Clerk
   02	Mr. Abdul Haleem Shah	Junior Clerk
   03	Mr. Muhammad Ishaq	Asstt: Librarian
   04	Mr. Baseer Ahmad	Naib Qasid
   05	Mr. Haroot Khan	Naib Qasid

Academic Programmes  

a. Current Programmes: 

In this highly technological world where scientific developments and invention have drastically affected our daily life, this is a high time to pursue policies leading Pakistan towards becoming a developed nation. This goal can be achieved by imparting such knowledge that can meet the challenges of the days. Mathematics which plays a vital role in the development of science and technology needs special attention. Keeping in view the recent developments in Mathematics education and latest trends taking place in research, courses of highly advanced nature leading to the degrees in the following programmes are being offered:

b. Future Plans :

The department intends to offer courses in the new emerging disciplines such as Business Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Bio-Mathematics etc. By running the present academic programmes and executing its future plans, the students passed out from the department would be able to serve in Educational institutions, Business Community, Industry and Governmental Organizations all over the country in general and those situated in N-W.F.P. in particular.

Admission to Various Academic Programmes: 

For admission criteria to various academic programmes of the department and other related information it is advised to consult the relevant prospectus published by the Directorate of Admissions, University of Peshawar each year.

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