Meet Our Expert Team

World-class researchers, educators, and industry professionals driving Pakistan's semiconductor revolution.

Director's Message
NCDC Team

Project Director's Message

Leading Pakistan's semiconductor ecosystem development with vision and expertise.

Dr. Hammad M Cheema

Dr. Hammad M Cheema

Project Director, NCDC

As the Project Director of NCDC, I am proud to lead Pakistan's premier semiconductor design hub. Our mission is to establish Pakistan as a global player in the semiconductor industry by nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and building strong industry partnerships.

Our team of world-class experts brings together decades of experience in chip design, research, and education. We are committed to providing industry-validated training programs that bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring our graduates are ready to contribute to the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Through our comprehensive training programs, cutting-edge research, and strategic partnerships, we are building a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in Pakistan. Our success is measured not just by the number of engineers we train, but by the impact they make in the industry and the innovations they bring to the world.

Digital IC Design Team

Experts in digital circuit design, verification, computer architecture, and RTL-to-GDS flows.

Muhammad Sharjeel Khilji

Muhammad Sharjeel Khilji

Associate Professor

Computer Architecture, RISC-V, Advanced Digital Design

Syed Muhammad Sarmad

Syed Muhammad Sarmad

Lab Manager

Lab Management, Tool Support, Student Mentoring

Hira Sohail

Hira Sohail

Senior IC Designer

Physical Design, Layout, Design Closure

Alina Naveed

Alina Naveed

IC Designer

Digital IC Design, VLSI, Circuit Analysis

Muhammad Junaid

Muhammad Junaid

IC Designer

Digital IC Design, VLSI, Circuit Analysis

Fawad Ahmed

Fawad Ahmed

IC Designer

Digital IC Design, VLSI, Circuit Analysis

Sameer Awais

Sameer Awais

IC Designer

Digital IC Design, VLSI, Circuit Analysis

Umm-e-Ammara

Umm-e-Ammara

Junior IC Designer

Digital IC Design, VLSI, Circuit Analysis

Abdul Rafay

Abdul Rafay

Junior IC Designer

Digital IC Design, VLSI, Circuit Analysis

Analog & Mixed Signal Team

Specialists in analog circuit design, mixed-signal systems, power management, and precision interfaces.

Dr Saman Fatima

Dr Saman Fatima

Assistant Professor

AFE and Data Converters

Saad Munawar

Saad Munawar

IC Designer

Analog Circuit Design

Shahjahan Sajid

Shahjahan Sajid

AMS IC Designer

Analog and Mixed Signal Circuits

Shahzad Arshad

Shahzad Arshad

IC Designer

DC and Analog Circuits

Abdur Rehman Ejaz

Abdur Rehman Ejaz

IC Designer

DC and Analog Circuits

Afzaal Amin

Afzaal Amin

Junior IC Designer

Analog Circuit Design

Management Officers

Dedicated professionals ensuring smooth operations, administrative excellence, and enabling our technical teams to focus on what matters.

Business Development Manager

Shaheryar Ehsan

Business Development Manager

Strategic Partnerships, Industry Relations

Accounts Officer

M Rehan Mehmood

Accounts Officer

Financial Management, Budget Planning

HR Manager

Malik Aftab Ahmed

HR Manager

Human Resources, Staff Development

IT Administrator

Abu Horairah

IT Administrator

IT Support, System Administration