Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar
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Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar

Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan

Distinguished Chemical Engineer and Academic Leader. Former VC of QAU, Punjab University, and UET Taxila.

Academic Excellence

5+

VC Roles

100+

Publications

PhD

Leeds, UK

S.I.

Civil Award

Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar is a renowned academician with vast experience in engineering education and quality management. He continues to reform the higher education sector as the Chairman of the HEC.

Leadership Timeline

Feb 2026 - Present

Chairman

Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad

2023 - 2025

Vice-Chancellor

Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU)

2018 - 2022

Vice-Chancellor

University of the Punjab