Dr Saima appointed first female professor at UET July 21, 2021 LAHORE: University of Engineering and Technology (UET) has appointed Dr Saima Yasin as professor in the Chemical Engineering Department. The university has appointed the first female professor of engineering in the 100 years history of the oldest and largest seat of higher learning in engineering and technology of the country. VC Prof Dr Syed Mansoor Sarwar said, “Dr Saima has become an important milestone in the history of this great institution and I am pleased that it happened during my tenure as VC.” Prof Dr Saima has an illustrious academic career. She graduated from the UET with BSc and MSc degrees in Chemical Engineering in January 2005 and April 2007, respectively. During her bachelor studies, she was a recipient of the NFC Scholarship award. She joined her alma mater as lecturer soon after completing her BSc degree in 2005. Dr Saima proceeded to the UK in 2008 to pursue a PhD degree from Imperial College London.