University Research Council

Spearheading the vision to enhance the university's research profile

Chair: Dr Salim S. Virani​
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Approved an​​​d endorsed by the BoT in 1998, the University Research Council carries forward and supports the research mission of AKU by:

  • Developing the University's research focus via a thematic approach

  • Monitoring of research integrity

  • Developing research policies and guidelines

  • Conducting an annual review of research activities.

The URC is an executive body reporting to the Provost and is responsible for research policy and management, allocating resources for research, and supporting the development of research capacity and culture throughout the University. Given the diverse geographical positions of AKU, the URC ensures that r​esearch-related policies ​are applicable across all campuses.

The URC has a number of standing committees to accomplish its tasks. These are as follows:

  • Committees for Ethics Review in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and United Kingdom

  • Ethics Committee for Animal Care and Use in Pakistan​


University Research Council Members 

         Ex-Officio:

  1. Dr Salim S. V​​​irani (Chair), Vice Provost, Research

  2. Dr Tania Bubela​, Provost​ and Vice Pre​​sident, Academic

  3. ​Dr Anjum Halai​, ​Vice Provost

  4. Dr Ad​il Haider, Dean, Medical College (Pakistan)

  5. Dr Lukoye ​Atwoli​, Dean, ​​​​​​​​Medical College (East​​ Africa)

  6. Dr Salimah R. Walani​, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery (Pakistan)

  7. Dr Eunice Ndirangu, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery (East Africa)

  8. Dr Farid Panjwani, Dean, Institute for Educational Development (Pakistan)

  9. Dr Jane Rarieya​, Dean, Institute for Educational Develo​pment (East Africa)

  10. Dr Nancy Booker, Graduate Schoo​​l of Media and Communications (East Afrrica)

  11. Dr Shahzad Bashir​, Dean, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilization (United Kingdom)

  12. Dr Stephon Lyon​, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (Pakistan)

    Representatives of Constituencies:

  13. Dr Ahmed Sarki​, Faculty, School of Nursing and Midwifery (East Africa)

  14. Dr Amina Abubakar​​, Director, Institute for Human Development​​​​ (East Africa)

  15. Dr Anthony​ Ngugi​, Acting Associate Dean for Research, MCEA, Clinical Sciences (East Africa)

  16. Dr Asad Ali​, Associate Dean for Research, MCPK (Pakistan​)​

  17. Dr Duanne Rousselle​​, Asso​ciate ​Professor, Faculty of Arts and Science (Pakistan)

  18. Dr Fredrick Mtenzi​, Associate Professor, Institute for Educational Development Education (East Africa)​​

  19. Dr Hussein Kidanto​​, Clinic​al Sciences (East Africa)

  20. Dr Jai Das, Assistant Director, The Institute for Global Health and Development

  21. Dr Kulsoom Ghias​, Chair, Biomedical Sciences (Pakistan)

  22. Dr Mansoor Saleh, Clinical Research Unit

  23. Dr Peter Gatiti, Associate Vice-Provost & University Librarian​​​​

  24. Dr Robyna Khan, Chair, Ethics Review Board (Pakistan)

  25. Dr Rumina Hasan, Clinical Sciences (Pakistan)

  26. Dr Sajid Ali​​​, Dir​ector, Institute for Educational Development Education (Pakistan)

  27. Dr Salman Kirmani​, Director, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

  28. Dr Sevgi Adak​, Assistant Professor, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilization (United Kingdom)

  29. Dr Simiat Elias, Chair, Biomedical Sciences (East Africa)

  30. Dr Zul Merali​, Director, Brain and Mind Institute

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    Members-at-large:​​

  31. Mr Irf​an Haji, Risk Management

  32. Ms Melaine D'Cruze, Director, Research​ Office (Pakistan)

  33. Ms Veronica Robi,​​ Director, Research Office (East Africa)​​

​For queries related to the University Research Council, please co​ntact

Auranzaib Noor Ali​ | Secretary, URC​

Assistant Manager, Research Office​