University of Southern Punjab

Engr. Rafia Ashfaq

Brief Bio

Engr. Rafia Ashfaq is a dedicated Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Southern Punjab (USP), Multan, with over ten years of teaching and academic experience. She is actively involved in delivering undergraduate courses, mentoring students, and fostering a supportive learning environment. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as Program Coordinator, where she plays a key role in academic planning, curriculum coordination, and departmental administration.

She holds an MSc in Civil Engineering, which she completed during her service, demonstrating her strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Her areas of interest include teaching innovation, student development, and effective academic management. She has also contributed to organizing academic activities such as seminars, study tours, and laboratory coordination, enhancing students’ practical exposure.

Through her combined academic and administrative roles, she continues to contribute to maintaining high educational standards, strengthening communication among stakeholders, and improving the overall quality of the Civil Engineering program.

Education
MSc Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
University of Southern Punjab
2019 – 2022
B.Sc. Civil Engineering
UCE&T, B.Z.U Multan
2008 – 2012
Professional Experience
Lecturer
University of Southern Punjab, Multan
2017 – Present
Lecturer
PIET Multan , Department of civil Engineering
2016 – 2017
Lecturer
University of Southern Punjab, Multan
2014 – 2016

Research Interests

  • Sustainable Infrastructure Development
  • Software base researches
Title Year Published Link
Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Drying Shrinkage of Normal and Heavy Weight Concrete
2024
Estimation of Direct Runoff in the Data Scarce Catchments surrounding Nasirabad in Baluchistan by SCS – CN Method
2024

Danish Ehtesham, Muhammad Khurram Shahzad, Shakeel Hassan*,Hafiz Muhammad Faisal,Saad Ullah,Rafia Ashfaq, Adnan Ramzan, Abdul Karim Kakar. (2024). Estimation of Direct Runoff in the Data Scarce Catchments surrounding Nasirabad in Baluchistan by SCS – CN Method., Southern Journal of Engineering & Technology, 314-327

Areej Zahra, Muhammad Aslam, Waqas Aziz, Muhammad Khurram Shahzad, Hafiz Muhammad Faisal, Rafia Ashfaq, Muhammad Ikram, Mehmood Ur Rehman, Muhammad Arqam(2024), Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Drying Shrinkage of Normal and Heavy Weight Concrete. , Southern Journal of Engineering & Technology, 25-33.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy focuses on creating an interactive, student-centered learning environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

  • Engineering Drawing 
  • Fluid Mechanics 
  • Surveying 
  • Hydraulics

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