Empowering Strategic Leadership

"A bridge between academic brilliance and industrial excellence, governed by vision."

Dynamic Leadership

Prof. Dr. Akhlas Ahmed
President, DRI

Prof. Dr. Akhlas Ahmed

"Our mission is to cultivate a sophisticated research culture that serves as a cornerstone for Pakistan's industrial evolution."

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Ms. Ummara Zabi
Vice President, DRI

Ummara Zabi

"We bridge the gap between academic brilliance and market needs by empowering the next generation of academic leaders."

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Muhammad Hassan
Director Strategic Operations

Muhammad Hassan

"At DRI, my focus is on the mechanism of excellence. My role is to bridge the gap between our high-level vision and the ground-level implementation across our directorates."

Executive Member
Executive Director - Corporate Affairs & Ethics

Mohammed Shah Rukh Hanfi

"At DRI, my focus is on institutional integrity. My role is to bridge the gap between our ethical framework and the strategic financial governance across our directorates, ensuring that growth remains rooted in excellence."

Dr. Tanveen A Rasheed
Director, Research Innovation & Commercialization

Dr. Tanveen A Rasheed

"Bridging the gap between lab-scale innovation and commercial market reality."

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Prof. Dr. Gobind M. Herani
Director, Academic Training & Development

Prof. Dr. Gobind M. Herani

"Empowering the academia with modern pedagogical tools and research ethics."

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Muhammad Ovais
Director, Industrial Training & Development

Muhammad Ovais

"Translating industrial challenges into skill-based training for the future workforce."

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Strategic Advisory Board

A distinguished panel of experts providing intellectual capital and strategic direction.

Zulakha Zar

Zulakha Zar

Former Director General, Overseas Pakistani, Government of Pakistan

Strategic Advisor
Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain

Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain

Former Director General, National Institute of Labor Administration (NILAT)

Strategic Advisor
Prof. Dr. Samina Khalil

Prof. Dr. Samina Khalil

Former Director, Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC), University of Karachi

Academic Advisor
Syed Abid Hussain Sabri

Syed Abid Hussain Sabri

Former Executive Director, Pakistan Institute of Management

Management Advisor
Syed Hakim Ali Bukhari

Syed Hakim Ali Bukhari

Former Director General, National Institute of Labor Administration (NILAT)

Strategic Advisor
Zulfiqar Ahmed Ali Dhakkan

Zulfiqar Ahmed Ali Dhakkan

Strategic Advisor - PCSIR Operations

Operations Advisor

Institutional Governance

OVC Strategic Council

"Governing the bridge between academic intelligence and industrial evolution."

Chief Patron

Prof. Dr. Akhlas

International Oversight & Academic Visionary

Council Steering Lead

Director, Strategic Operations

Operational Synchronization & NODI Execution

Dr Humera

Dr Humera

PhD in Geology | Academic Research Lead

Spearheading advanced geological research and academic excellence to foster high-impact knowledge transfer between university laboratories and national industrial sectors.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Dr Durdana

Dr Durdana Ahmed

PhD in Tourism | Sustainable Development Strategist

Advancing academic frameworks in tourism and hospitality to drive socio-economic growth, focusing on global research standards and sustainable heritage management within the national ecosystem.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Dr Mehak Aqsa

Dr Mehak Aqsa

Pharm D | Clinical Research & Therapeutics Specialist

Driving academic excellence in pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on advanced therapeutics and clinical research to bridge the gap between academic drug discovery and industrial healthcare solutions.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Dr Abdul Karim

Dr Abdul Karim

PhD in Education | Pedagogical Strategy & Policy Lead

Revolutionizing academic frameworks through advanced pedagogical research and strategic educational policy-making to align national curriculum standards with global industrial requirements.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Governance updated as of May 2026 • OVC Strategic Council

Global Mentorship Network

Industrial & Academic Trainers

Access a distinguished network of national and international mentors from across the globe, bringing world-class expertise to Pakistan's research and industrial landscape.

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Management & Execution

The Operational Core

Admin Support

Dr. Adnan Butt

Head Of Strategic Communications

Admin Support

Waqas Pervaiz

Head Of Digital Systems

IT Manager

Hassan Muhammad Khan

Manager Web Operations

Coordinator

Ruba Hassan

Manager, Organizational Wellness

Finance Lead

Muhammad Taha

Finance & Operations Analyst

Admin Support

Tariq Hussain Hathmi

Chief Coordinator (Institutional Relations)

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QuratulAin A. Rasheed

Program Coordinator (OVC)

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Zubair Rajput

Manager Media & Press

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Atif Rana

Research Officer (DRIC)

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Fakhar e Alam

Provincial Coordinator (KPK)

Admin Support

Uzair Muhammad Khan

Multimedia Design Associate

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Iqra Bib

Digital Media Designer