Afshan Mehmood is a Lahore-based artist, educator, and Ph.D. candidate at the University of the Punjab. Currently an Assistant Professor in the Higher Education Department, she previously served as the Department Coordinator at Rawalpindi Women University (2015–2021). An academic standout, Afshan is a Gold Medalist who ranked first in her Master's and second in her M.Phil. Since 2005, she has balanced a vibrant studio practice—exhibiting across numerous platforms—with scholarly contributions to international art conferences. Her work and teaching continue to influence the next generation of Pakistani artists.