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Mustahsan Mir
- Vice Chancellor for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, Professor
- Ext: 6800
Prof. Mustahsan Mir received his B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering (Gold Medalist) from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, in 1976. He earned his M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, M.S. degree in Computer, Information, and Control Engineering, and Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, all from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, in 1979, 1981, and 1983, respectively. Prof. Mir served at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia from 1984 to 2001, where he was a founding member of the Department of Electrical Engineering and the College of Engineering. During his tenure, he received several awards, including “Best Teacher of the College of Engineering” and “Distinguished Teacher of the University.” In August 2001, he joined Ajman University as a Professor and served as Head of the Electrical Engineering Department from 2012 to 2016. In January 2017, he became the Founding Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Currently, he holds the position of Vice Chancellor for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness. Prof. Mir is a member of the honor societies Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Sigma Xi. He is a Senior Member of IEEE (USA) and a Fellow of IEEE (Pakistan). He has served on editorial boards of scientific journals, delivered invited speeches, and conducted workshops on assessment and accreditation.
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1983.
- M.Sc. in Computer, Information, and Control Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1981.
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1979.
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, 1976.
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1983.
M.Sc. in Computer, Information, and Control Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1981.
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 1979.
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, 1976.
Experience
- Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, Ajman University, UAE, May 2025 – Present.
- Executive Director, Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, Ajman University, UAE, January 2018 – April 2025.
- Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Ajman University, UAE, January 2017 – January 2018.
- Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, Ajman University, UAE, 2012-2016.
- Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Ajman University, UAE, 2001 - Present.
- Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 1998-2001.
- Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 1991-1997.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 1984-1990.
- Teaching Assistant, University of Michigan, USA, 1980-1982.
Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, Ajman University, UAE, May 2025 – Present.
Executive Director, Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, Ajman University, UAE, January 2018 – April 2025.
Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Ajman University, UAE, January 2017 – January 2018.
Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, Ajman University, UAE, 2012-2016.
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Ajman University, UAE, 2001 - Present.
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 1998-2001.
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 1991-1997.
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 1984-1990.
Teaching Assistant, University of Michigan, USA, 1980-1982.
Teaching Area
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Research
- Macrocell Placement Optimization
- Computer Relaying
- Remote Monitoring and Control
- Engineering Education
Macrocell Placement Optimization
Computer Relaying
Remote Monitoring and Control
Engineering Education
Publications
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Basiratzadeh, S., Mir, Mustahsan, Tahseen, M., Shapsough, A., Dorrikhteh, M., Saeidi, A., “Autonomous UAV for Civil Defense Applications”, Int’l J. Embedded Systems, Vol. 4, Feb. 2016.
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Mir, Mustahsan, Hassanin, A., Al-Saleh, M., “Identification of Promising Infant Clusters to Obtain Improved Block Layout Designs”, International Journal of Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronic and Manufacturing Engineering Vol. 10, No. 3, 2016.
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Al-Shehabi, M., Mir, Mustahsan, Ali, A., Ali, A., “An Obstacle Detection and Guidance System for Mobility of Visually Impaired in Unfamiliar Indoor Environments”, Int’l J. of Computer and Electrical Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 4, Aug. 2014.
Basiratzadeh, S., Mir, Mustahsan, Tahseen, M., Shapsough, A., Dorrikhteh, M., Saeidi, A., “Autonomous UAV for Civil Defense Applications”, Int’l J. Embedded Systems, Vol. 4, Feb. 2016.
Mir, Mustahsan, Hassanin, A., Al-Saleh, M., “Identification of Promising Infant Clusters to Obtain Improved Block Layout Designs”, International Journal of Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronic and Manufacturing Engineering Vol. 10, No. 3, 2016.
Al-Shehabi, M., Mir, Mustahsan, Ali, A., Ali, A., “An Obstacle Detection and Guidance System for Mobility of Visually Impaired in Unfamiliar Indoor Environments”, Int’l J. of Computer and Electrical Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 4, Aug. 2014.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Dream Team Excellence Award from the Chancellor of Ajman University, 2017.
- Supervisor of Graduation Project that secured 3rd position in the national-level Artificial Intelligence and Robotics competition held under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the UAE, 2017.
- Supervisor of Graduation Project that won the One Million Dirham Award in the national-level Artificial Intelligence and Robotics competition. The award was presented by the Prime Minister of the UAE, 2016.
- Recipient of an Award from the Ruler of Ajman, 2016.
- Best Paper award in ICEEE Conference, Turkey, 2014.
- Best Paper award at NCET Conference, UAE, 2013.
- Recognition Award from Ajman University, 2012.
- Dean’s Award from the College of Engineering and Information Technology, Ajman University, 2011.
- The “Distinguished Teacher of the University” Award from Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 2001.
- “Best Teacher” of the College of Engineering, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia, 2000.
- Included in Dean’s List, University of Michigan, USA, 1979.
- Received 45 Certificates of Merit, Excellence, Recognition, Appreciation from various universities.
- Fellow, IEEEP (Pakistan).
- Senior Member, IEEE (USA).
- Member of Honor Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Sigma Xi.
- First Position out of 175 students in B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, 1976.