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ULEFUSA is a global alumni-driven initiative dedicated to transforming UET Lahore into a world-class engineering institution.
UET Lahore has produced generations of engineers who have contributed across Pakistan and globally. What it lacks is not talent, but sustained investment, modern infrastructure, and global alignment.
Our purpose is simple and long-term:
Build a sustainable endowment that strengthens UET Lahore as a globally competitive engineering institution.
We do this by channeling alumni capital, industry partnerships, and strategic expertise into high-impact initiatives that improve education quality, research capability, and graduate outcomes.
Investment in modernizing the learning environment at UET Lahore by:
We support the transition from teaching-focused education to innovation-led engineering ecosystems by:
We focus on what ultimately matters: graduate success
ULEFUSA operates a dual funding model designed to balance long-term sustainability with immediate, high-impact execution.
This approach ensures that we are not only building for the future, but also actively delivering results today.
The Endowment Fund is designed to create a sustainable, long-term financial base for UET Lahore.
Every contribution to the endowment strengthens an enduring source of support for future generations.
The Development Fund drives immediate impact by supporting ULEFUSA’s active programs and priority initiatives.
Contributions are directly deployed toward:
This fund enables speed, execution, and visible outcomes.
A legacy gift like a bequest in your Will or Trust is a powerful way to ensure that your commitment to education and innovation continues far beyond your lifetime.
All board members serve in a non-remunerative capacity and donate to the organization.
The Board consists of experienced UET alumni and industry leaders responsible for:
Engr. Waqas Khan is a technology leader and entrepreneur with decades of experience across semiconductor engineering, enterprise systems, and early-stage venture building.
His career spans both deep technical roles and leadership positions, with a consistent focus on building and scaling products, teams, and organizations. He began his career in engineering and product development within the semiconductor industry, later moving into leadership roles that combined technology, business strategy, and market development. Over time, he has founded and led multiple ventures across software, financial systems, and digital platforms, contributing to the development of solutions in areas ranging from transaction processing to enterprise applications. Alongside his corporate and entrepreneurial work, he has remained closely connected to institutional and community-building efforts, playing a key role in bringing together alumni, industry leaders, and stakeholders around a shared vision for advancing engineering education. As Founding Chairman of ULEFUSA, he leads the foundation’s strategic direction, shaping its focus on long-term sustainability, structured execution, and the development of initiatives aimed at strengthening UET Lahore’s academic and technological capabilities.
Dr. Noman Mufti is an academic and technology professional with extensive experience spanning telecommunications systems, network engineering, and talent development.
His work bridges industry and academia, combining practical experience in large-scale network infrastructure with a focus on teaching and research. Over the course of his career, he has worked on the design, deployment, and optimization of wireless communication systems, including next-generation network technologies. His industry experience includes involvement in complex telecom environments, contributing to the evolution of modern mobile and data networks. Alongside his technical work, he has remained actively engaged in education, contributing to the development of engineering talent through teaching and mentorship. His recent work has also focused on connecting organizations with skilled technical professionals, reflecting an understanding of the growing gap between talent supply and industry demand. As Founding Secretary of ULEFUSA, he brings a combination of academic perspective and industry experience, contributing to the organization’s efforts to strengthen engineering education and align it with evolving global technology systems.
Engr. Mohammad S. Malik is an engineer and entrepreneur whose career spans more than three decades across infrastructure, power generation, aviation, and technology.
Following postgraduate studies in structural engineering, he held senior engineering and leadership roles within large-scale corporate environments. Over time, his work expanded from engineering execution to organizational development, with a focus on improving efficiency, strengthening systems, and enabling institutional change. This transition led to the establishment of a technology enterprise focused on human capital development, executive coaching, and learning platforms designed to improve organizational performance. Through this work, he has supported both commercial and public sector institutions in areas such as leadership development, conflict resolution, and workforce capability building, combining technical rigor with a focus on human systems. As a founding member of ULEFUSA, he brings long-term perspective and stewardship, contributing to the organization’s efforts to build structured, sustainable support systems for engineering education.
Engr. Imran Akram is an entrepreneur and technology executive with over two decades of experience delivering enterprise and mission-critical systems across federal and commercial environments.
Over the course of his career, he has been closely involved in building and scaling an IT services organization focused on delivering reliable, large-scale technology solutions to government institutions and major enterprises. His work has included leading organizational growth, strengthening operational systems, and overseeing the delivery of complex, high-dependency platforms. His experience spans strategy, operations, and execution, with a consistent focus on building systems that perform under demanding conditions. At ULEFUSA, he brings a practical, execution-driven perspective shaped by years of delivering technology solutions in structured, high-accountability environments, contributing to initiatives that require scale, reliability, and long-term sustainability.
Engr. Moazzam Chaudry is a technology and product leader with over two decades of experience spanning cloud computing, enterprise systems, and large-scale product development.
His work has focused on taking complex technology products from conception to global deployment, with an emphasis on aligning product strategy with customer needs and business outcomes. Over the course of his career, he has led cross-functional teams across product management, engineering, and go-to-market functions, contributing to the development and scaling of enterprise platforms in areas such as cloud infrastructure and services. A significant part of his work has centered on customer engagement and adoption, including building feedback-driven product systems and strengthening relationships between product teams and end users. He has also been recognized for driving customer-focused initiatives that improve product usability, adoption, and long-term value, reflecting a consistent focus on translating technical capability into practical outcomes.
Engr. Anwar Khan is a technology entrepreneur and payments industry veteran with over three decades of experience in building and scaling digital commerce and financial infrastructure systems globally.
His career spans the evolution of modern payments, from early card-based systems to internet commerce and, more recently, mobile and contactless payment technologies. He has played a key role in advancing the adoption of digital wallets and NFC-based payments, contributing to the development and global deployment of contactless payment infrastructure.
As a founder and operator, he has led initiatives that enabled large-scale adoption of mobile payments across multiple markets, including the deployment of over a million contactless payment terminals worldwide. His work has focused on creating seamless, secure, and integrated commerce experiences across physical and digital environments.
In recent years, Engr. Anwar has also been actively engaged in advancing generative AI adoption, working with professionals, startups, and students to build capacity in emerging technologies.
At ULEFUSA, he brings a combination of industry foresight and execution experience, contributing to initiatives that aim to align engineering education with evolving global technology systems.
Engr. Kewan Khawaja is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Techlogix, a global technology services and consulting firm.
He has led enterprise transformation initiatives for organizations across industries by aligning business strategy, processes, and technology. With decades of leadership experience, he has built and scaled globally distributed teams delivering high-performance solutions in areas such as business process management, business intelligence, and large-scale IT systems. His work focuses on enabling organizations to operate more effectively through structured, technology-driven transformation. Engr. Kewan began his career developing enterprise applications and specialized engineering systems, and has since evolved into a leader known for building organizations, mentoring teams, and driving long-term value creation. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where his research focused on spatial analysis tools for large-scale systems.
Engr. Rafeeq Rehman is a technology leader with over two decades of experience spanning cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and product strategy within highly regulated environments.
Engr. Rafeeq’s work has focused on designing and implementing security architectures and risk management frameworks that align closely with business and operational objectives. Over the course of his career, he has led globally distributed teams and developed security programs that address both technical and organizational challenges, including threat management, incident response, and long-term resilience. His experience extends across product development and strategic planning, with a focus on integrating security into large-scale technology platforms and services. In addition to his industry work, he has contributed extensively to the field through publications, including multiple books and technical writings on cybersecurity and systems design, helping shape understanding and practice within the broader technology community.
Engr. Fayyaz Shah is an experienced product leader specializing in eCommerce, SaaS, and digital platforms.
He has led global product organizations within both Fortune 500 and growth-stage companies, with a focus on building high-performing teams and delivering customer-centric solutions at scale. Throughout his career, he has driven significant business outcomes, including revenue growth, conversion optimization, and the successful launch of large-scale digital platforms. Known for combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution, he brings a strong focus on translating ideas into measurable results. At ULEFUSA, Fayyaz Shah serves as Head of Operations, where he plays a key role in driving execution across initiatives and ensuring alignment between strategy and on-ground impact.
ULEF USA operates with strict governance discipline expected of a US nonprofit.
ULEFUSA adheres to all requirements for tax-exempt organizations, including:
Our Board of Directors provides strategic direction and oversight, ensuring that:
We are committed to responsible financial management, including:
ULEFUSA believes that transparency is fundamental to building trust with our donors and stakeholders.
We strive to maintain clear communication around:
ULEFUSA deploys funds into clearly defined initiatives that are already driving measurable
impact across UET and beyond.
Funding supports foundational initiatives such as the AI & Machine Learning Lab at UET Lahore, designed to build institutional capability in artificial intelligence and position UET within Pakistan’s emerging AI ecosystem.
ULEFUSA has enabled one of Pakistan’s largest AI education efforts, with:
Through platforms such as TechCAST and Touchstone on Campus, students are directly connected with global industry leaders and alumni, gaining exposure to real-world applications, career pathways, and emerging technologies.
ULEFUSA also supports faculty consultation and institutional alignment efforts, helping identify gaps in infrastructure, research, and curriculum while enabling the adoption of modern AI tools and practices within the university.
This is capital deployed for measurable educational transformation.
We offer multiple convenient donation methods:
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Every initiative is designed to:
This is not theoretical support.
It is structured, execution-driven investment in the future of engineering education.
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