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Dr. Nighat Zahra

Dr. Nighat Zahra

Assistant Professor
Department: Statistics
Email: nighatzahra@gcu.edu.pk
Research Interests: Primary research interests lie in Statistical Inference, with a particular focus on Shrinkage Estimation and Meta-Analysis.
Biography

Dr. Nighat Zahra is an Assistant Professor of Statistics with a PhD from Thailand. She specializes in Statistical Inference, with particular focus on Shrinkage Estimation and Meta-Analysis. Her teaching portfolio includes Statistical Inference, Non-Parametric Methods, Introductory Statistics, Statistics with Software, and Quantitative Reasoning.

Dr. Zahra has participated in numerous national and international professional development trainings, which have broadened her global outlook and strengthened her expertise in advanced statistical methods. Her commitment to research, teaching excellence, and continuous learning allows her to contribute meaningfully to academic growth and student development.

Education
2016  PhD in Statistics, Thammasat University, Rangsit Centre, Thailand Thailand
2005  MS/MPhil in Statistics, GC University Lahore Pakistan
2001  Masters in Statistics, Government College Lahore Pakistan

Teaching Areas

Teaching interests include Statistical Inference, Non-Parametric Methods, Introductory Statistics, Statistics with Software, and Quantitative Reasoning.
Experience
From To Designation Firm/Institution
Nov 2007 Continue Assistant Professor GC University Lahore
Jul 2003 Nov 2007 Lecturer GC University Lahore
Nov 2001 Jul 2003 Research Assistant GC University Lahore