I am an Associate Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, with over 24 years of professional and academic experience in urban and regional planning. I earned my Bachelor's degree in City and Regional Planning from UET Lahore, a Master's degree in Regional Development Planning and Management from the Technical University of Dortmund, Germany, and a PhD from The University of Tokyo, Japan. My professional experience includes serving as a Consultant, Deputy Team Leader, and National Key Expert on various projects funded by international organizations, including the United Nations (UN) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). My work has focused on urban development, regional planning, land-use management, local government planning, and capacity building. My research interests include disaster risk reduction, disaster management, climate resilience, spatial planning, and sustainable urban and regional development. I am actively engaged in teaching, research, professional training, and consultancy services.