Dr. Imran Anwar
Professor, Department of Mathematics, SBASSE, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
🎓 Current Position
Professor
Department of Mathematics
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
🔬 Research Interests
- Commutative Algebra
- Algebraic Geometry
- Combinatorics & Enumerative Combinatorics
- Combinatorial Commutative Algebra
- Mathematics Education & Outreach
- Teacher Professional Development
🏆 Key Achievements
- Returned to LUMS as faculty and served in departmental leadership
- Founded & led LUMS Math Circles, a nationwide outreach initiative
- Expanded math outreach to Gilgit‑Baltistan, Balochistan, South Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Led multiple teacher professional development programs for government school teachers
- Strengthened mathematics engagement culture within SBASSE
- Established sustained collaborations for improving mathematics education in Pakistan
🏅 Honors & Notable Contributions
- EMS Simon Norton Prize for Mathematics Outreach (2026) — Honourable Mention for LUMS Math Circles and Teacher Professional Development initiative
- Regional Director, Emerging Regional Centre of Excellence of the European Mathematical Society (EMS), Pakistan
- Ambassador, International Day of Mathematics (IDM)
- Designed and led large‑scale mathematics outreach & teacher training programs involving thousands nationwide
- Developed educational frameworks and modules for activity‑based, reflection‑centered mathematics teaching
💭 A Brief Reflection
My association with the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) spans both my formative years as a student and my later role as a faculty member. This continuity has played a central role in shaping my academic trajectory and professional development. As a student, ASSMS provided a rigorous and intellectually stimulating environment that laid the foundation for my training in mathematics. It instilled a deep appreciation for analytical thinking, conceptual clarity, and sustained engagement with challenging ideas. Returning later as a faculty member offered a complementary perspective, allowing me to contribute to the same academic environment that had earlier shaped my own development. In retrospect, ASSMS has been instrumental in defining both my research orientation and my broader academic outlook. It has significantly influenced my approach to mathematics, teaching, and scholarly engagement. I regard my achievements to date as being closely connected to the training, values, and academic culture fostered at ASSMS, which continues to inform my professional work.
