Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding UK Alumni who have made an impact through their work in their respective fields.

Winner - Science and Sustainability Award

Dr Muhammad Abul Hasan

University of Glasgow

An Associate Professor at NED University, Dr Hasan co-leads Pakistan's first Neurocomputation Lab at the National Center for AI. Holding a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, his work in cognitive enhancement has benefited over 1,000 lives. He has secured PKR 100M+ in grants, mentored 150+ students worldwide, and earned accolades, including Best Researcher and Best Teacher awards.

Winner - Culture and Creativity Award

Zehra Shallwani

King’s College London

Founder of Dastaan Tours Pvt Ltd, Zehra champions eco-tourism and community empowerment in Pakistan. With an MSc in Tourism, Environment, and Development, she integrates sustainability into tourism, promoting heritage, interfaith harmony, rural tourism, and artisan development. Her initiatives support cultural preservation, and inclusive growth, and align with UN SDGs.

Winner - Social Action Award

Sheeba Asad

University of Leicester

Founder of FALAH, Sheeba created a ground-breaking application to tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Pakistan. After completing her education in the UK, she launched FALAH with support from Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning to empower women nationwide. Now aiming for global expansion, she advocates for GBV protections and equitable societies.

Winner - Business and Innovation Award

Asad Aslam

Queen Mary, University of London

A biomedical engineer, Asad developed an AI-based infant incubator to address the lack of locally made devices for premature babies in Pakistan. His innovation will help reduce mortality and currently serves 15,950 preterm babies. Asad is expanding green tech to lower middle-income countries and war-torn regions with potential UN support, aiming to serve humanity.