Dr. Babar was born in Sargodha, Pakistan. He holds a PhD in Art & Design (Studio Practice). He is an academician, fiber artist, and freelance textile designer, serving as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Art & Design, University of Sargodha, since 2010. His studio practice is rooted in community-based textiles and sustainable bio-materials. He has curated and exhibited his work in numerous solo and group exhibitions on prestigious national and international platforms. His research interests lie at the intersection of Fine Arts, Weaving, and sustainability. He continually experiments with diverse mediums to create socially engaged contemporary art.