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Assistant Professor – Faculty of Architecture, Sciences, Engineering and Town Planning

Biography

Dr. Mehnaz Soomro

Assistant Professor - Architecture Faculty of Architecture, Sciences, Engineering and Town Planning

Ar. Dr. Mehnaz Soomro is a dedicated architect, urban planner, researcher, and academic with a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and a master’s degree in urban planning from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro. She has successfully completed her PhD in Urban Planning, further strengthening her expertise in research, sustainable development, and contemporary urban challenges.

With a strong academic and professional foundation in architecture and urban planning, she possesses extensive knowledge of architectural design, urban development, sustainability, and spatial planning. Her professional journey reflects a commitment to developing innovative, context-responsive, and sustainable design solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, environmental responsibility, and community needs.

As an academic and researcher, Dr. Mehnaz is passionate about advancing architectural education and contributing to sustainable and livable urban environments through research, design innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Education

PhD

urban planning

Mehran University Jamshoro Sindh 2026

Masters (MCRP)

Urban planning

Mehran University Jamshoro Sindh 2016

B. Architecture

Architecture

Mehran University Jamshoro Sindh 2006

Research Interests

Architecture and Urban planning

Research Publications

1

Nano silica-modified asphalt: enhancing resistance to rutting, cracking, and moisture damage.

R. Soomro, M. Soomro, U. Arisar, & Z. U. Abideen

Pakistan Journal of Scientific Research 2025 Journal
2

Sustainable Urban Mobility: Corridor Optimization to Promote Modal Choice, Reduce Congestion, and Enhance Livability in Hyderabad, Pakistan.

Soomro, M., Memon, I.A., Chandio, I.A., Kalwar, S., Marvi, H., Kumar, A. and Memon, A.A.

World 2025 Journal
3

Cultivating Community: Addressing Social Sustainability in Rapidly Urbanizing Hyderabad City, Pakistan.

Marvi, H., Kalwar, S., Talpur, M. A. H., Memon, I. A., Soomro, M., & Ahsan, N.

Societies 2024 Journal
4

Shaping the City of Tomorrow: Revitalizing Urban Open Spaces

Mehnaz

International Conference: “Blurring the Barriers: Interdisciplinary Value of Architecture 2024 Conference
5

Sustainability - Shaping Tomorrow's Spaces: Synergy of Design, Sustainability and Nature

Mehnaz

4th NUST Flagship International Conference on Water, Energy and Environmental Sustainability (ICWEES 2024) 2024 Conference
6

Influence of Socio-economic Factors on Mode Choice of Employees in Karachi City.

Marvi, H., Soomro, M., & Memon, I. A.

Global Economics Review 2022 Journal
7

Factors Encouraging Single Occupant Vehicle Users to Adopt Sustainable Alternative Mode Choice.

Shah, M. H., Marvi, H., & Soomro, M.

Global Social Sciences Review 2022 Journal
8

Walkability and Environmental Features Interdependence.

Kamal, H., Memon, I.A., Sahito, N., Abro, S., Marvi, H. and Soomro, M.,

International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education 2022 Journal
9

Comparative Analysis of Passive Parks of Hyderabad City with National Reference Manual.

Marvi, H., & Soomro, M., & Sanam

Global Regional Review 2022 Journal
11

Exploration of Drainage and Sanitary Conditions at Mithi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Das, G., Marvi, H., & Soomro, M.

Global Social Sciences Review 2022 Journal
12

Car Parking Study of Hyderabad City, Sindh, Pakistan.

Soomro, M., Marvi, H., & Khaskheli, R.

Global Social Sciences Review 2021 Journal
13

A Comprehensive Traffic Volume Study of Qasim Chowk Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.

Soomro, M., Marvi, H., & Khaskheli, R.

Global Regional Review 2021 Journal
14

Rehabilitation and Revitalization of Slum Area: A Case Study of Tower Market Hyderabad.

Marvi, H., Soomro, M., & Das, G.

Global Regional Review 2021 Journal