Remote Sensing and GIS

Welcome to the Department of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The Department of GIS was established in September 2004. The Department has continued to grow in student and staff numbers, in physical facilities, as well as in broadening and advancing academic programme. The Department of GIS holds highly trained & experienced faculty members in Spatial Sciences with PhD and MS degrees from USA and Europe. The GIS Department has state-of the art GIS & Remote Sensing Computer Laboratory with latest version of the ArcGIS and ERDAS Imagine Licensed software installed. Foremost the Department has continued to offer unique services in the areas of national interest in GIS applications in Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Hydrological Modeling, Climate Change/variability, Glaciers & GLOF studies, Natural Resource Management, Natural Disaster Risk Management, Urban & Regional planning, and Renewable Energy Resources Planning & Management. The GIS Department has one of its Strategic Objective of tailoring its academic programs to retain a strong responsiveness to basic training in Spatial Sciences. The GIS department has trained bulk of the GIS professionals within Pakistan and some of them are serving abroad especially in the Middle East. The Department is open and welcomes you all who are keen to advance their knowledge in Geospatial Sciences through research and development for a better planet Earth.

Head of Department Message

Dr. Muhammad Ali Tahir

As the Head of the Department (HoD) of Remote Sensing and GIS, I am excited to lead our department into a future driven by innovation and state-of-the-art technologies such as Geo-AI, Machine Learning, Geovisual Analytics and Remote Sensing and GIS. Our curriculum and research initiatives are designed to equip students with the skills to apply these cutting-edge tools across a range of critical applications, including aerial and drone mapping, agriculture, disaster management, mining and minerals, health, IT, and natural resource management. Our commitment to embracing the latest advancements ensures that our students are at the forefront of technological progress, ready to tackle real-world challenges with innovative solutions. We set high expectations for our students, fostering a disciplined and rigorous academic environment that nurtures both intellectual growth and practical expertise. By emphasising hands-on experience and interdisciplinary collaboration, we prepare our graduates to be leaders and innovators in the field of Remote Sensing and GIS. Our department is dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic learning environment, where students are encouraged to explore, experiment, and excel. We believe that the integration of advanced technologies and a strong foundation in spatial sciences will empower our students to make significant contributions to various industries and drive positive change in society.

VISION & MISSION

VISION:
IGIS aims to provide its students with a high-quality education that is guided by innovative research in Geoinformatics Engineering and practical applications in unearthing and sustainably utilising natural resources of the country. We foresee our graduates leading and exceling as professionals and entrepreneurs, demonstrating unimpeachable integrity. Our graduates must fill in the gap in government machinery and private sector in capacity to utilise modern tools to relate past and future trends of several national indicators to strategize for natural resources management ensuring sustainable cities, transportation and agriculture.

MISSION:
To provide high quality education in GIS, RS and Geoinformatics Engineering fundamentals, applications, and skills that prepares graduates for successful professional careers.