Dr. Hafsa Shareef Dar

I am a dedicated academic and professional with a PhD in Software Engineering and years of experience in academia and the software industry. As an HEC-approved supervisor, I have mentored numerous students, fostering innovation and excellence. One of my mentees received the prestigious Prime Minister Youth Innovation Award in 2023, securing funding of 0.5 million PKR for their project.

Currently, I serve as a Lecturer in Software Engineering at the University of Gujrat, specializing in core courses, research, and outcome-based learning approaches. I am passionate about empowering women and girls in STEM fields. As the Co-Director of Women in Big Data (Pakistan), I spearheaded initiatives to help women gain expertise in data science, big data, and software engineering.

In 2019, I had the honor of participating in the U.S. State-funded International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) under the theme "Promoting STEM/STEAM Education for Girls." This transformative experience reinforced my commitment to breaking barriers and promoting gender equality in education and technology.

I actively contribute to the academic community as a reviewer and program committee member for journals and conferences. My research focuses on gamification, natural language processing, generative AI, and requirements engineering. I have presented and published my work in reputed international journals and conferences, including my latest innovation, Gamify4Req, a gamified tool to reduce ambiguity in natural language requirements.

I am driven by a vision of inclusive and sustainable growth in technology and education. Let's connect to collaborate, innovate, and create impactful solutions!