Physics
Departmental Ledger
At a Glance
Career Paths
Government Graduate College Asghar Mall, Rawalpindi · est. 1948
The Department of Physics aims to be a premier centre of excellence in physics education and scientific inquiry, nurturing critical thinking and innovation to empower students to contribute significantly to global scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs.
Vision: A premier centre of excellence in physics education and scientific inquiry.
Mission: Advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge through research, cultivate the next generation of physicists and scientifically literate citizens, and foster a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to intellectual curiosity and rigorous inquiry — bridging the fundamental laws of the universe with innovative technological solutions.
The Faculty
- Mr. Amir ZiaAssociate Professor & Head of Department · M.Phil. — Material Science
- Mr. Khalil-ur-RehmanAssociate Professor · MSc
- Mrs. Aasia NaeemAssociate Professor · MSc
- Dr. M. MusadiqAssistant Professor · PhD — Quantum Information
- Mr. Muhammad Saeed Ahmad ChishtiAssistant Professor · M.Phil. — Condensed Matter Theory
- Mr. Syed Qamar-ul-HassanAssistant Professor · MS — Material Science
- Dr. Ghulam SughraAssistant Professor · PhD — Photocatalysis / Electrocatalytic Water Splitting / H2 Production
- Mr. M. IdreesLecturer · M.Phil. — Particle Physics
- Ms. Anila FaridLecturer · M.Phil. — Condensed Matter Physics
- Mr. Aqeel AhmadLecturer · M.Phil. — Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
- Mrs. Rafia RanaLecturer · M.Phil. — Laser and Bio-Photonics
- Mrs. Aleena KhanLecturer · M.Phil. — Nuclear Physics and Laser Optics
- Dr. Sunia JavedLecturer · PhD — Quantum Optics
- Mrs. Mehwish NaseerLecturer · M.Phil. — Nanomaterials / Nanotechnology / Photocatalysis
- Mrs. Irtiqa ZainLecturer · BS
Admissions · Session 2026
BS Physics
Why Study Physics Here
Four dedicated laboratories — Mechanics, Electronics, Optics, and Modern Physics — plus a dedicated dark room for light-sensitive wave experimentation. Research strengths span Material Science, Theoretical Physics, and Laser Physics. Alumni are placed in technical and strategic organisations including PAEC and SUPARCO, with regular top-tier position holders in the University of the Punjab examination system. The Physics Society runs peer discussions and student projects, alongside annual science exhibitions, observatory/field visits, and live demonstration sessions.