M.T. AliNiazee, PhD
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Dept. of Research & Development
Dr. M.T. AliNiazee received his Ph.D. from University of
California, Riverside in 1970 and has since been involved in
research and teaching at major U.S. universities, including
University of California at Davis and Oregon State
University. He is the founder of NWSC, serves as its
president, and teaches courses in biology and research &
development.
Maksood Akbar, PhD
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Dept. of Research & Development
Dr. Akbar received his Ph.D. from Oregon State University
in 1968, and over the past 30 years, he has been involved in
different teaching and research activities at King Saud
University and Cook County Hospital. He has been with
Northwest Suburban College since 2010, where he serves as
the Provost and Dean of Academic & Student Affairs and
teaches courses in biology and research & development.
Khaja Khaleel Ahmad, MD
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Dept. of Medical Assistant
Upon graduating from Osmania Medical University in
Hyderabad, India with a medical degree, Dr. Ahmad joined
Chicago Medical School to complete his residency in internal medicine and
neurology. Using his degrees, Dr. Ahmad has served as an international
physician and lecturer
at numerous organizations, including Jabel Radwa Health
Center, St. Francis Hospital, Chicago Medical School,
Illinois School of Health Careers, Olympia/Everest College,
and Malcolm X College.
Asefa Ansari, PhD
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Dr Asefa Ansari received her Ph.D in zoology — from the University of
Reading in the United Kingdom and has had over 30 years of experience in
teaching and research in different universities and colleges including North
Carolina State University, Iowa State University, National Louis University
and Richland Community College in USA. Since 2012 ,Dr Ansari is
teaching Biology courses in NWSC adding to her many years of teaching
experience.
Noura Awad, BA
Ms. Noura Awad’s passion for the dental sciences led her to serve as Lead Dental Assistant for over four years while earning a Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from The University of Michigan. In her role as a DA, she learned of her passion to teach, and began teaching students of various age groups in a variety of subjects, including biological and health sciences and Arabic language. Combining her love of both teaching and the dental sciences, Ms. Awad now serves as a Dental Assistant Instructor at Northwest Suburban College
Nasir Bakhshi, MS
Dept. of Mathematics
In addition to completing his masters in statistics from the
University of Punjab and statistical analysis systems (SAS)
from Knowledge Systems Institute, Nasir Bakshi is an
Islamic history scholar. He has applied his vast knowledge to
numerous organizations, including Shouldice Hospital,
Harvard Medical School’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and
ePhysician. At NWSC, he teaches in the mathematics as well
as the history &humanities departments.
David Diamond, MS
Dept. of Social & Behavioral Sci.
Having earned a Masters of Science in International
Relations from the University of Chicago, Mr. David
Diamond has been highly involved in higher education for
over 15 years, including teaching at institutions such as Art
Institute of Pittsburgh, University of Phoenix, Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University, University of Bridgeport, and
University of Maryland. In addition, Mr. Diamond conducts
guest lectures and seminars on politics, history, and
sociology at colleges and universities throughout the country.
He serves as Adjunct Faculty at Northwest Suburban
College’s Dept. of Social & Behavioral Sciences.
Rabab Gomaa, MS
Dept. of Language & Literacy
Dept. of Humanities & Fine Arts
In addition to a degree in architecture, Rabab Gomaa
received an Advanced Degree in Islamic Law from Islamic
American University. Her teachings in Arabic studies at
various institutions gave Ms. Gomaa the opportunity to serve
as a guest speaker at such higher education institutions as
University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign, DePaul University, and Benedictine University.
Today, Gomaa is part of the Department of Foreign
Languages as well as the Dept. of Fine Arts at Northwest
Suburban College.
Rubina Khan, PhD
Dept. of Language & Literacy
Dr. Rubina Khan earned her Master of Arts in English from
Osmania University, Master of Arts in Education from
University of New Orleans, and her doctoral degree in
Education and English from the University of New Orleans.
In addition to teaching at universities throughout the country, including
Nunez Community College, Southern University of New Orleans, Kendall
Colleges, and College of Lake
County, Dr. Khan teaches English courses in NWSC’s Dept. of Languages
& Literacy.
Huda Husseini, MS
Dept. of Physical Sciences
With a Master’s of Science in Chemistry obtained from the
University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012, Ms. Husseini has
contributed her knowledge of chemistry at Hikma
Pharmaceuticals and Eclipse Publishing Company. In
addition, Ms. Husseini is recognized for making science
accessible to today’s students through her innovative
teaching strategies at such institutions as University of
Illinois at Chicago, College Preparatory School of America,
and Northwest Suburban College.
Shakil Khan, PhD
Dept. of Physical Sciences
Dr. Shakil Khan received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from
Aligarh University and has been involved in molecular
biology and biotechnology research for the past 10 years. He
is author of numerous international publications and
presentations as well as recognitions through global awards
and honors. Today, he serves as researcher at the University
of Chicago’s Department of Medicine as well as instructor at
NWSC’s Department of Chemistry.
Edgar Montalvo, MCE, MBA, CTIP
Mathematics & Finance
Social & Behavioral Science
Edgar Montalvo received a Masters of Civil Engineering degree from Norwich
University and his MBA from the University of Chicago. He is active in the fields
of engineering and accounting, with over 30 years of professional experience. He
has previously served as a Program Manager and as a Supervisory Engineer for the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and is a retired Lt. Col. He has also served in
private industry as an Accounting and Finance Manager, Controller and Chief
Restructuring Officer. He currently operates his own international business and
project management consulting firm, and serves as Northwest Suburban College’s
Vice President of Finance and Budgeting. Mr. Montalvo is an adjunct instructor
teaching Economics and Accounting courses at Moraine Valley Community
College in addition to Northwest Suburban College.
Eugene Muhammad, M.Div, MS.Ed
Dept. of Humanities & Fine Arts
Dr. Eugene Muhammad earned his Master of Science in
Education Leadership & Curriculum Foundation from
Chicago State University and Master of Divinity from
Chicago Theological Seminary. He is currently completing
his Doctor of Philosophy from Chicago Theological
Seminary while teaching at a variety of colleges and
universities, including Purdue University North Central and
Oakton Community College. At NWSC, Muhammad teaches
courses in the Dept. Humanities & Fine Arts.
Caryn Musiala, MS
Dept. of Social & Behavioral Sci.
Upon receiving her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
from Barry University, Ms. Caryn Musiala has served
divided her time between academia and clinical practice.
Serving as a therapist at Neurobehavioral Health Institute,
Ms. Musiala also taught at EF International Language
School, Barry University, and Le Cordon Bleu. Today, Ms.
Musiala serves as faculty in the NWSC Dept. of Social and
Behavioral Sciences.
Muzaffar Uddin Qazi, PhD, MA
Dept. of Physical Sciences
In addition to a Master of Arts in Economics from University
of Sindh, Dr. Muzaffar Uddin Qazi earned his PhD in
Physics from Federal Urdu University. There, he served as
associate professor for over twenty years as well as visiting
professor at Institute of Textile and Management and
Institute of Scientific Management. Today, Dr. Qazi teaches
advanced physics and calculus courses at College
Preparatory School of America and in the Dept. of Physical
and Life Sciences at NWSC.
John Nichols III, DMA
Dept. of Humanities & Fine Arts
Full-Time Administrative Faculty
International composer Dr. John S. Nichols III earned his
Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition from the Chicago
College of Preparatory Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
from Roosevelt University, Master of Arts in Music
Composition from University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and his
Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Illinois
Urbana Champaign. Upon teaching at University of Alaska-
Fairbanks and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
Dr. Nichols now serves as the Director of NWSC School of
Liberal Arts and teaches courses in the Dept. of Humanities
& Fine Arts while continuing to produce electroacoustic
compositions.
Moin Shaikh, MS
Dept. of Mathematics
With dual Master of Science degrees in Industrial
Engineering from Ohio State University and Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology,
Mr. Shaikh served as Chief Engineer at TRW in Chicago and
continues to serve as proprietor of Punch Products
Manufacturing Company. His passion for mathematics
allows him to be an instructor in NWSC’s Department of
Mathematics.
Liliya Tishchenko, MD, CPhT
Dept. of Pharmacy Technician
Full-Time Administrative Faculty
Dr. LiliyaTishchenko graduated with a doctor of medicine
from I. Ya. HorbachevskyTernopil State Medical University
in Ukraine and pursued her doctor of ultrasonography in
OB/GYN and doctor of abdominal sonography. In the U.S.,
Dr. Tishchenko obtained her certification in pharmacy
technician, and has taught at such institutions such as Illinois
Masonic Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center,
Everest College, and Sanford-Brown College. Today, Dr.
Tishchenko serves as the Pharmacy Technician program
instructor at NWSC.
Saphronia Boyd
Medical Assistant
Phlebotomy
Saphronia Boyd has become a part of Northwest Suburban College January 22,
2018 as a Medical Assistant Program Instructor to help grow their professional
brand. She is a Certified Phlebotomy Instructor (CPI) for the National Phlebotomy
Association (NPA), and a Allied Health Instructor (AHI) for American Medical
Technologist (AMT) as well as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) AMT. She
has an extensive background teaching Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy at
various Career Colleges in Illinois. She has received several Recommendations of
Honors and has over 30 years in the healthcare field with multiple awards and
shout outs for outstanding performance under her belt; this also includes letters
from some of her former students thanking her for helping them achieve their goals
and dreams. Saphronia knows what a truly dedicated instructor means when it
come to helping all diverse students achieve their dreams and goals to become a
Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist. She understands that many students have
experienced severe stressful lives. Her great passion is to bring hope and healing to
those that want a quality teaching structure in the Medical Assisting and
Phlebotomy Healthcare Field. She has been trained in a wide range to assist all
styles of learning techniques and teaching techniques, absenteeism, attendances
strategies, human behavior, communication verbal and non verbal and encouraging
student participation.
Afroz Hafeez, BS, MD, MBA
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Afroz Hafeez received his Bachelor of Science (BS) from City University of
New York Brooklyn College, Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from Windsor
University School of Medicine and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in
Healthcare Management from Davenport University. He has years of extensive
leadership experience in organizations such as the American Medical Student
Association (AMSA), Students for Health (SFH), American Association of
Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), and the American Muslim Health
Professionals (AMHP). Within non-profit, Dr. Hafeez has been involved with
chapter development, membership, programming, fundraising, and advocacy. He
has done scientific research in cancer and RNA at SUNY Downstate Medical
Center in Brooklyn, NY and involved in a cardiovascular preventative medicine
public health program with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Dr.
Hafeez has worked in medical education, academics, research, non-profit, and
public health. At NWSC, he serves in the administration as Director of Program
and Business Development. Dr. Hafeez is also involved as adjunct faculty at the
institution teaching health sciences, biological sciences, and business coursework.
Gayathree Raman, PhD
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Gayathree Raman earned her Master of Science in Laboratory Technology
from Birla Institute of Science and Technology, India. She is proficient in basic
sciences like microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and health
sciences like medical microbiology, pathology, and immunology. She has worked
as a Senior Research Fellow in Medical Research Foundation, India. Dr. Raman
received her PhD from Loyola University Chicago in Molecular Biology. Her
specific area of research in her doctoral studies was Molecular Oncology and
Epigenetics. Dr. Raman has published scientific articles in peer reviewed journals.
In addition to mentorship, she has tutored graduate, undergraduate and high school
students throughout her scientific career. At NWSC, she is involved as a financial
aid administrator and adjunct faculty for the biological sciences.
