Prof Mahmood Saleem assumes charge as PU Pro-VC

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jul, 2026) Professor at the Institute of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Dr Mahmood Saleem, on Wednesday assumed charge as the Pro Vice Chancellor of University of the Punjab, bringing with him more than three decades of experience in higher education, research and academic administration.

Prof Dr Mahmood Saleem is a distinguished chemical engineer, researcher and educationist with over 33 years of experience in teaching, research and university leadership.

According to PU’s spokesperson, before assuming his new responsibilities at Punjab University, he served as Vice Chancellor of Mir Chakar Khan Rind University of Technology. He also previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Punjab University.

He obtained his doctorate in Chemical and Process Engineering from Graz University of Technology.

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His research focuses on gas cleaning technologies, process development, filtration and separation systems, sustainable energy, biomass pyrolysis and fluidized bed combustion.

During his academic career, Prof Dr Mahmood Saleem has supervised numerous PhD scholars, led several national and international research projects, and authored a significant number of research papers published in reputed journals, besides writing books in his field of specialization.

Apart from his academic achievements, he has held important leadership positions in the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers and has also served as a member of the Pakistan Engineering Council, contributing to the advancement of engineering education and professional standards in Pakistan.