Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naeem
Professor of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus
🎓 Current Position
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
COMSATS University Islamabad
Sahiwal Campus, Pakistan
PhD — Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (2010)
🔬 Research Interests
- Graph Theory & Graph Labeling
- Combinatorics
- Metric Dimension Theory
- Chemical Graph Theory
- Topological Indices
- Commutative Algebra
- P₃-Coloring & Graph Coloring
- Network Analysis & Applications in CS
🏆 Key Achievements
- Earned PhD under supervision of Jürgen Herzog
- Promoted to Professor of Mathematics (2026)
- Over 16 years of post‑PhD teaching & research experience
- HEC-approved PhD/MS supervisor
- Supervised more than 23 MS/MPhil theses
- Active international research collaborations
🏅 Awards, Honors & Notable Contributions
- Best Researcher Award – Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (2010)
- Research Productivity Awards – COMSATS University Islamabad (2016, 2017)
- Annual Research Award – The University of Lahore (2018)
- Author/co‑author of 56 international research publications with cumulative impact factor > 60
- Reviewer for IEEE Access, Symmetry, Mathematics, Journal of Mathematics, Mathematical Problems in Engineering
- Research visitor at International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy
📋 Short Professional Biography
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naeem is a Professor of Mathematics at COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus. He received his PhD in Mathematics from Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences in 2010 under the supervision of Jürgen Herzog. His research interests include Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Graph Labeling, Chemical Graph Theory, Metric Dimension Theory, and Commutative Algebra. He has authored more than 56 research articles in internationally recognized journals and has supervised over twenty MS/MPhil research students. He is an HEC-approved supervisor and serves as a reviewer for several international journals. His contributions to research and higher education have been recognized through multiple research awards and academic distinctions.
💭 A Brief Reflection
My time at Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences was one of the most transformative periods of my academic career. The school provided an intellectually stimulating environment where rigorous mathematical training was combined with exposure to international research standards. Under the mentorship of distinguished scholars and through interactions with visiting researchers from around the world, I developed a strong foundation in mathematical research and scholarly communication. The research culture at Abdus Salam‑SMS encouraged curiosity, creativity, and perseverance, which shaped my approach to both teaching and research. The opportunities to participate in international conferences, workshops, and collaborative projects broadened my academic horizons and prepared me for a career in higher education. The skills and values I acquired there continue to guide my work as a professor, researcher, and supervisor. I remain deeply grateful to Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences for providing the knowledge, mentorship, and inspiration that enabled me to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of mathematics and the development of future researchers.
