Department of Mathematics, University of the Punjab

The Department of Mathematics is one of the oldest departments of the University of the Punjab. It was established in 1880s and has produced many brilliant graduates, some of whom have acquired eminence in Mathematics and allied fields like Mathemati ce in Mathematics and allied fields like Mathematical and Theoretical Physics. For many years teaching in this department was conducted on inter-Collegiate basis whereby teachers from local colleges like Government College, F.C. College, Dyal Singh College, Islamia College Civil Lines and M.A.O. College, Lahore used to come and take the M.Sc. classes in the University premises. In 1956, the University took the important step of building up the department as an independent institution, two whole time teachers: one reader and one senior lecturer were appointed. Since then the department has been growing in strength. Presently department conducts BS (4 years), BS (5 Semester) (Morning/ Evening), M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. We are proud of the fact that the Department of Mathematics, one of the oldest Departments of the University of the Punjab, continues to impart quality education to deserving persons from all areas of Pakistan. The development of science requires mathematical knowledge. Mathematics is a basic science which can be applied to various social sciences. Hence, Mathematics is a discipline supporting other disciplines by providing theoretical knowledge and techniques. The Department of Mathematics has its educational goal of producing mathematicians who can contribute to the need of society. Mathematics have become an integral part of modern research in all disciplines, and advanced technology in industry, government. The students who want to study more about Mathematics are encouraged. Our department plays a key role in undergraduate and post graduate teaching mission of the University. At the research level, we focus on different areas of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Computational Mathematics. The Department of Mathematics aspires to be internationally top-ranking centers of excellence in the teaching and research. In pursuit of our vision, the Department struggles to provide quality education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, so as to produce high-calibre graduates who will play leading roles in their chosen careers; in industry, the professions and academia. Our students will be selected on intellectual merit, regardless of gender, race and physical disabilities. We aim to cultivate a well-balanced portfolio of research of the highest quality with a wide range of interests. To develop and increase the faculty covering all the disciplines of Mathematics. To strengthen all the existing academic programs. Special emphasizes will be given to MPhil/PhD program so that a world-class research can be done. To develop industrial based Mathematics curriculum so that a close liaison can be created between Mathematics and industry. To encourage faculty for research projects, paper presentation in International conferences, organizing conferences, International research collaboration, postdoctoral trainings etc. To promote “Punjab University Journal of Mathematics” as the best quality research journal at International level. Strong support for individual researchers as well as research groups. To enhance the ability as well as character building of students that can make them a true human being. Recognition and reward of the Department's staff as its greatest asset. The department has produced 205 M.Phil. and 40 Ph.D. students. More than 295 research papers have been published in the last three years and the total Impact Factor of these publications is 435. Department of Mathematics is publishing Punjab University Journal of Mathematics (PUJM) (ISSN-1016-2526). The frequency of the journal is three times in a year. The journal is recognized by HEC and falls in ‘X' category. It is mentioned here that this is the only Journal of Mathematics in Pakistan and even the only journal in Punjab University which falls in ‘X' category. The articles of Punjab University Journal of Mathematics are included in Current Mathematical Publications, Google Scholar and Mathematical Reviews (MathSciNet). The website of PUJM is http://www.pujm.com.pk/ ...view more