INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT (ICBM) 2024
The tracks for papers and posters include but are not limited to the following:
| S.No | Tracks | Track Chair(s) |
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STRATEGIC HRM, LEADERSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION• Agile and Green HRM • Organizational Behaviour and Psychology • Leadership and Sustainability |
Chair(s) • Dr. Ghulam Muhammad • Dr. Muhammad Asif Qureshi Co-chair(s) • Dr. Abdul Samad Dahri • DR. Sherbaz Khan • Dr. Munaza Bibi • Dr. Munwar Hussain Pahi • Dr. Muhammad Hafeez • Dr. Samina Qasim • Dr. Jahanzaib Alvi • Dr. Muhammad Arsalan Hashmi • Prof. Dr. Atif Aziz • Dr. Syed Haider Ali Shah |
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TECHNOLOGICAL SYNERGIES IN FINANCE, ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMICS• Socioeconomic Impact of Fintech • Promoting Sustainable Financial Reporting Practices |
Chair(s) • Dr. Syed Alamdar Ali Shah • Dr. Muhammad Azam • Dr. Muhammad Omer Rafique Co-chair(s) • Dr. Bayu Arie Fianto • Dr. Arsalan Haneef Malik • Prof. Dr. Syed Karim Bux Shah • Dr. Abdur Rahman Aleemi | |
MARKETING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP• AI and Consumer Experiences • Entrepreneurship and Startups Development |
Chair(s) • Dr. Muhammad Zahid • Dr. Sadia Shaikh Co-chair(s) • Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Tunio • Dr. Arman Khan • Dr. Rao Muhammad Rashid • Dr. Ubedullah Amjad Ali |
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SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT• Supply Chain Digitization and Industry 5.0 • Circular Supply Chain, and Closed-Loop Systems • Supply Chain Strategies and the SDGs |
Chair(s) • Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Shamsi Co-chair(s) • Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Malik • Dr. Muhammad Wamiq • Dr. Sarah Wali Qazi • Dr. Aziz ur Rehman Saifee |
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CONTEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGEMENT• Application of AI & Automation Tools in Projects • Data Governance & Policy Perspectives in Healthcare Projects • Management of Systems Engineering Projects |
Chair(s) • Dr. Farhan Ahmed • Dr. Farhan Mehboob • Dr.Junaid Rehman Shaikh Co-chair(s) • Dr. Sheheryar Mohsin Qureshi |
| About Chairs |
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DR. GHULAM MUHAMMAD
Affiliation: Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi
Official Email:
gm@jinnah.edu
Area of Expertise: Innovation Management, HR Service Delivery, HR Audit & Analytics and Motivation
Dr. Ghulam Muhammad has more than 18 years of experience in research, training, teaching and working in human resource department. He has done a Ph.D. in Human Resource Transformation, secured a gold medal in MS (HR) and won various international research grants from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). He is also appointed as an examiner of HEC funded project amounting to 15 million. He has visited different countries to get international exposure, presented or published 49 research papers, and has experience of organizing national and international conferences. He has worked as a Director Business Research Center, Deputy Director ORIC and as a Head of HR. He also worked as Head of the Department of Management Science at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi and is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management. He has been involved in social work since 2004.
DR. MUHAMMAD ZAHID
Affiliation: Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi
Official Email:
muhammad.zahid@maju.edu
Area of Expertise: Marketing, Startup Development
Dr. Muhammad Zahid, a distinguished scholar, holds a Ph.D. in Marketing and boasts a decade of invaluable experience in both national and international organizations. Currently contributing his expertise as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, he seamlessly integrates real-world industry knowledge with academic rigor to enrich the learning experience.
DR. SADIA SHAIKH
Affiliation: Benazir School of Business, BBSU, Karachi
Official Email:
dr.sadiashaikh@bbsul.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Business Management, Entrepreneurship, SME Management and Tourism Marketing.
Dr. Sadia Shaikh is an Assistant Professor Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Karachi, Pakistan. She holds a Ph.D. Degree in the discipline of Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship and SME Management. Her area of research and expertise includes Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise Management, Enterprise Development, Business Value Chains, as well as Tourism, Sports Sciences & Sustainability studies. Dr. Shaikh has extensive teaching and administrative experience and has been associated with various academic institutions as well as business corporations in Pakistan. She also has vast experience in research writing and publishing. She has published many research articles in reputable national and international journals, as well as serving as an editor for HEC recognized research journals. Dr. Shaikh has co-founded many entrepreneurial ventures and is currently working with two social enterprises ‘Artizan’ and ‘Coral Research & Education Systems’. She also provides consultancy on aspiring entrepreneurial ventures, coaching, and academic supervision to research scholars.
DR. SYED ALAMDAR ALI SHAH
Affiliation: Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi
Official Email:
alamdar.shah@maju.edu
Area of Expertise: Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Econometrics
Dr. Alamdar holds a Ph.D. with Cum Laude in Islamic finance & capital markets. As an Assistant Professor at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, he leverages four Postdoc fellowships and 18 years of experience in academia and professional banking. Actively engaged in academic and professional roles, he contributes regularly to academic committees, study boards, editorial boards, and review boards showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge and excellence in his field.
DR. MUFTI MUHAMMAD OMER
Affiliation: Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi
Official Email:
muhammad.omer@maju.edu
Area of Expertise: Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Econometrics
Dr. Mufti Muhammed Omer Rafique is a SECP and CSAA certified Shariah advisor currently working as a lecturer at Muhammed Ali Jinnah University. He is a Shariah advisor at qordata. Inc. and director at Assadiq Shariah consultants. He has doctorate degree in Islamic finance from University Malaya.
DR. FARHAN MEHBOOB
Affiliation: Bahria University, Karachi
Official Email:
farhanmehboob.bukc@bahria.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Project Planning & Management, Strategic Business Leadership, Fintech, Econometrics, Business Analytics, Business Research methods
Dr. Farhan holds a PhD in Business Administration and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University (UK, 2022 QS Rank 270) with emphasis in International Trade & Finance. He completed Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Arizona (USA, AACSB, 2022 QS Rank 268) double majoring in Management Information Systems & Operations Management. He has taught a variety of Management Science, IT/MIS courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in addition to supervising MBA and BBA thesis. His current research interests include corporate governance, fintech, econometrics, business ethics. He has published in peer reviewed Scopus indexed impact factor journals as well as presented at International Research Conferences (Awarded Best Conference Paper-AIMC-2021). He holds professional IT certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems (now Oracle) and Symantec (now Broadcom). He has attended numerous professional training courses in networking, network security, routing, and switching by Avaya, Cisco, Network Associates, Nortel Networks, Oracle, Symantec and Microsoft.
DR. FARHAN AHMED SHAIKH
Affiliation: NED University, Karachi
Official Email:
farhanshaikh@neduet.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Sustainable finance, climate literacy and development economics, Public Policy Planning, Environmental Economics, SDGs
Dr Farhan Ahmed Shaikh is a senior education professional with more than 17 years of hard core national and international experience in academia and the developmental sector. At present, he is an Assistant Professor at the Economics and Management Sciences Dept at NED University, Karachi. His major creative contribution for NED includes the development of Center of Excellence for Socio-Economic Development and Policy (CESDP) and departmental research journal. Previously, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Finance and the Managing Editor of Journal of Independent Studies & Research (JISR-MSSE) with SZABIST, Karachi. At SZABIST, he significantly contributed to devising the strategic plan of the faculty of management sciences. He was responsible for raising the standards and quality of research in the field of management, social sciences and economics, providing research related capacity building trainings. Dr. Shaikh has the privilege of winning three Best Research Awards for the year 2021, 2022 and 2023 awarded by Advanced Studies and Research Board of NED University of Engineering & Technology (NEDUET). He has also been serving as a member board of studies, board of faculty, board of advanced studies and research (BASR), think tanks and editorial boards. He has also worked in the capacity of Technical, Research and Data Consultant for the development sector that includes organizations like World Bank, School of Leadership, British Council, Sewa-Development Trust, Youth Arena, The NGO World Foundation and Nizamani Foundation. Dr. Shaikh also shares an international profile. He has had the honor of being first ever an Asian nominee for Moskowitz Prize in the field of Sustainable Finance by Kellogg School of Management, Northwest University, US. He has also had the honor of winning the Best Teacher Award 2021.
| About Co-chairs |
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DR. ABDUL SAMAD DAHRI
Affiliation: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Nawabshah, Sindh
Official Email:
drabdulsamad.dahri@sbbusba.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Leadership, Organizational Behaviour, Green HRM, Business Research Methods
Dr. Abdul Samad is currently working as Assistant Professor and Head of ORIC at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Nawabshah, Sindh. He holds PhD degree in Human Resource Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia. He has published in many national and international research journals and conferences. Dr. Abdul Samad has more than 9 years of collective experience in academia and industry. His career in academia involves a unique mix of teaching, admin and research supervisory experience which includes research projects, research thesis of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
DR. SHERBAZ KHAN
Affiliation: Jinnah University for women, Karachi
Official Email:
sherbaz.khan@juw.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Management Sciences, Marketing, SPSS, NVIVO, MATLAB, and Smart PLS
Dr. Sherbaz Khan is a distinguished academician and researcher with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and supervision. As an Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Business Administration, Economics, and Commerce at Jinnah University for Women, his expertise spans management sciences, with a particular focus on qualitative and quantitative research methods. Dr. Khan holds a PhD in Management Sciences from Greenwich University, enhancing his robust academic portfolio which includes an MBA specializing in Marketing. He is proficient in a variety of technical skills using statistical tools such as SPSS, NVIVO, MATLAB, and Smart PLS, enabling him to perform complex research analyses including regression, MCDM, and neural network analysis.
His research includes diverse methodologies such as SEM, Fuzzy Inference Systems, and Multi-Group Analysis. Dr. Khan's work incorporates insights from sociology, psychology, and supply chain management, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to management sciences. His commitment to scholarly excellence is evident from his roles across various universities where he has taught courses on Advanced Research Methods, Quantitative Research, and Integrated Marketing Communication. In addition to his academic duties, Dr. Khan has significantly contributed as a Managing Editor at CBM – IoBM, elevating the journal's status to SCOPUS levels and supervising advanced-level theses and capstone projects. His leadership in academic coordination and research across multiple institutions has markedly advanced research standards and culture, affirming his dedication to the academic community.
DR. MUNAZA BIBI
Affiliation: Bahria University, Karachi
Official Email:
munazabibi.bukc@bahria.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Human resource management, organization politics, organizational psychology, and healthcare management
Dr. Munaza Bibi is an Assistant Professor in Business Studies at Bahria University, Karachi Campus. She is an advisory board member in the Sustainable Business Management Review Journal. She has several publications in national and international journals. Her areas of specialization include human resource management, organization politics, organizational psychology, and healthcare management from individual and organizational perspectives and environmental sustainability.
DR. MUNWAR HUSSAIN PAHI
Affiliation: Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology, (KIET), Pakistan
Official Email:
munwar.pahi@kiet.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Leadership, Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, and Service Management
Dr. Munwar Hussain Pahi is serving as Associate Professor in Management at the College of Business Management, KIET Sindh, Pakistan. In charge of Cluster Head of Management Science, KIET. Dr. Pahi holds a postdoctoral degree from University Utara Malaysia 2023 and a PhD (Organizational Behavior and HRM) from University Utara Malaysia (2017). He has national and international work experience. Dr. Pahi has prior working experience at University Utara Malaysia as a lecturer and as an Assistant Professor at Indus University, Karachi, Pakistan. He served as the Chairperson of the Department of Business Administration and Commerce, Indus University, Karachi. He worked as an academic trainer. Dr. Pahi produced two PhDs as the first supervisor and 20+ MS/MPhil students. Dr. Pahi is the chief editor of the International Journal of Business Strategy Horizons (IJOBSH). He has published in top-tier international journals. Dr. Pahi published books with reputable publishers, edited special issues of the impact factor, and Scopus indexed journals in the fields of human resource management and organizational behavior. He is the external examiner of PhDs and dissertations at various universities.
DR. MUHAMMAD HAFEEZ
Affiliation: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Pakistan
Official Email:
mhafeez@sbbusba.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, E-Recruitment, Workplace Spirituality, and Employee Performance
Dr. Muhammad Hafeez, an Assistant Professor at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Pakistan, has established himself as a prominent figure in the field of business administration. Holding a Ph.D. from the esteemed Putra Business School at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Dr. Hafeez brings a wealth of academic expertise to his role. With a focus on areas such as Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, E-Recruitment, Workplace Spirituality, and Employee Performance, OCB, workplace politics, workplace conflicts Management etc his research has made significant contributions to the scholarly community. Over the course of his career, spanning more than eight years, Dr. Hafeez has demonstrated a dedication to both teaching and research. He has authored 29 articles in prestigious journals, providing valuable insights into various aspects of business management. Furthermore, Dr. Hafeez has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of business leaders, having supervised over 30 MS/MBA students in their academic pursuits. His commitment to academic excellence is further evidenced by his active participation in international and national conferences, where he has presented his research findings on numerous occasions. Additionally, Dr. Hafeez is the author of a seminal book in his field, further solidifying his reputation as a thought leader and expert in business administration.
DR. MUHAMMAD NAWAZ TUNIO
Affiliation: University of Sufism and Modern Sciences, Bhitshah, Pakistan
Official Email:
mntunio@usms.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Youth Development, Career
Muhammad Nawaz Tunio is Assistant Professor at Department of Business Administration, University of Sufism and Modern Sciences, Bhitshah, Pakistan. Dr. Tunio has prior working experience at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Pakistan as Assistant Professor; Greenwich University, Karachi, Pakistan as Assistant Professor, In-charge Director ORIC and Editor of biannual Journal of Business Strategy (JBS). Dr. Tunio is Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Development, Alpen Adria University, Klagenfurt, Austria. He was awarded government scholarship by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. He was awarded a young scientist research fellowship for Kent State University, Ohio. His fields of research interest are entrepreneurship, CSR, Careers, Youth Development, and Self-employment. He has publications in top-notch research journals, and he has presented papers at international conferences and conducted research workshops. Dr. Tunio has edited several books, contributed chapters in the different book published by reputable publishers, and edited special issues of the impact factor, and Scopus indexed journals in the field of entrepreneurship. He has conducted several sessions, and workshops.
DR. ARMAN KHAN
Affiliation: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirbad, Pakistan
Official Email:
armankhan@sbbusba.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Artificial Intelligence Marketing, Digital Marketing Customer Behavior, Integration of Technology in Business.
Dr. Arman Khan is an esteemed academician renowned for his exceptional dedication, extensive research acumen, and profound academic background. With over a decade of relentless pursuit of knowledge and intellectual growth, he stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of academia. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the esteemed Department of Business Administration at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Pakistan. Through collaborative efforts with seasoned researchers, Dr. Arman has honed his skills, developing a robust foundation in research principles and techniques. A seasoned academic, Dr. Arman's contributions extend beyond the confines of his university. He has actively participated in various national and international conferences, presenting groundbreaking research findings and fostering collaborations across borders. Additionally, his publications in high-impact factor journals attest to the caliber of his research output. Dr. Arman's commitment to advancing scholarly discourse is further evidenced by his roles as Chief Editor of a reputable research journal and as a valued member of the editorial boards of several national and international journals. Through these roles, he continues to shape the trajectory of academic research, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and excellence.
DR. BAYU ARIE FIANTO
Affiliation: Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
Official Email:
bayu.fianto@feb.unair.ac.id
Area of Expertise: Islamic Microfinance, Islamic Capital Market, and Islamic Banking
Dr. Bayu Arie fianto is an Associate Professor at Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia and Faculty Member at Bank Indonesia Institute. He is also Head of SDGs Center and Head of Islamic Economic Study Program at Universitas Airlangga. He earned his PhD in Finance from Lincoln University, New Zealand, his MBA in Islamic Banking and Finance from International Islamic University Malaysia, and Bachelor Degree in Management from Brawijaya University, Indonesia. Bayu has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. His primary research interests include Islamic Microfinance, Islamic Capital Market, and Islamic Banking.
DR. TAHIR MUMTAZ MALIK
Affiliation: SZABIST University, Karachi.
Official Email:
tahir.mumtaz@szabist.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Engineering Management, Supply Chain Quality Management
Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Malik is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at SZABIST University. He is a seasoned academic and industry professional with a Ph.D. from NED University. With over seventeen years of combined research and teaching experience, spanning both corporate and academic sectors, Dr. Tahir brings a wealth of expertise to his role. He has authored four papers published in prestigious journals such as Emerald, Scopus, and ISI Clarivate Indexed Publication, with two additional papers currently under review.
DR. MUHAMMAD WAMIQ
Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Sir Syed University of Engineering Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
Official Email:
muhammad.wamiq@ssuet.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Supply Chain Management, Green Technologies & Innovation, Lean Management & Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Performance
Muhammad Wamiq holds Bachelor of Engineering degree from NED University of Engineering & Technology. Afterwards, he has served Wellbeing Green an Australian firm operating in the field of Renewable Energies. Muhammad Wamiq was the lead manager for all CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) Projects running under the Kyoto Protocol of UNFCC (United Nation Framework on Climate Change) for the generation of Carbon Credits (CER’s). Post this experience, he moved to Germany and completed his master’s degree and successfully occupied a position to work for fortune 500 company before pursuing a career in Academia. Muhammad Wamiq has served at the Headquarters of MAN Truck & Bus AG in Munich Germany. The company is owned by VolksWagen. Later, he has completed his Doctoral degree in Management Sciences from University Putra Malaysia. All in all, he holds very diversified work experience of 9 years in local firms, international firms, and academia with multidimensional knowledge base ranging from classical technology (renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste to energy conversion) to unorthodox management principles (engineering management). Lastly, Dr. Muhammad Wamiq is also serving as a consultant for different firms working in the power sector and e-commerce.
DR. SHEHERYAR MOHSIN QURESHI
Affiliation: University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, Scotland, UK.
Official Email:
sheheryar.qureshi@uws.ac.uk
Area of Expertise: Project Management, Quality Management, Operations Management, Human Resources: Quality & Management, Statistical modelling, Sustainability issues, Supply chains, Block chain applications.
Dr Sheheryar Mohsin Qureshi is presently working as a Lecturer in Project Management at the University of the West of Scotland, UK. He earned his master’s in engineering from the NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, specializing in the area of Quality Management in 2009. In 2015, he earned his Ph.D. from Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea, where he specialized in project management. His research interests are the topics related to Quality Management: Control and Assurance; Project Management: Risk, Quality, Complexity and Flexibility; Human Resource: Management and Quality; Sustainability; Block chain Technology Applications; and Real-World Systems Modelling. Besides having published a book chapter on Quality Assurance, Dr Qureshi has journal and conference publications on Human Resource Quality, Quality Control & Management and Project Management to his credit. He has been actively involved in funded research projects and PhD and master’s dissertation supervision with a focus on supply chains and project management.
DR. SAMINA QASIM
Affiliation: Senior Assistant Professor, MBA Thesis Coordinator, Faculty of Business Administration at Bahria University, Karachi
Official Email:
saminaqasim.bukc@bahria.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Leadership, Organizational Development, Strategic HRM
Dr. Samina Qasim is working as Senior Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration at Bahria University and also MBA Thesis coordinator, Heading Research Department Bahria University Karachi Campus. She has earned her Ph.D. degree in Human Resource Management from Iqra University, 2020. She is also a certified master trainer (UK), NLP practitioner (USA), and licensed life coach (UK), her credentials reflect her dedication. Dr. Samina Qasim's diverse experience in research, corporate trainings and consulting equips her to impart comprehensive insights. She has several Impact Factor publications to her credit in Scopus Q1, ABDC, ABS SSCI, SCI, ESCI and other top-notch research journals. This demonstrates her contribution to her field of expertise. She has been invited as Session Chair and Keynote Speaker to a number of International and National Conferences and webinars. She has attended many national and international conference and presented her research paper. Moreover, Dr. Samina Qasim has a strong profile of corporate trainings and consultation. Noteworthy clients include, National bank of Pakistan, Faysal Bank, 10 Pearls, Lucky Textile, Artistic Milliner, and Alkaram showcase her impact. She enriches the academic community with her presence and insights.
DR. JAHANZAIB ALVI
Affiliation: IQRA University, Karachi
Official Email:
jahanzaib.alvi@vis.com.pk,
jahanzaib.alvi@iqra.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Corporate Finance, Behavioral Finance, FINTECH, Green Finance, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Dr. Jahanzaib Alvi is a Manager (Analytics) and faculty member at IQRA University. He earned his PhD degree from IQRA University in Finance (Credit Default Prediction by Machine Learning – The Power of AI), he is also a certified Data Scientist and Machine Learning expert with an extensive research portfolio in credit default prediction and other financial topics. He has published more than 25 research papers in international journals and presented his findings at several international conferences. His work is highly regarded and was even featured on the Harvard University homepage. He is also editorial board member of Financial Studies Romania and reviewer of Journal of Finance & Economics Research (IQRA University). He's expertise in the field of credit rating and finance, coupled with his research acumen and credentials make him a valuable asset to the organization.
DR. MUHAMMAD ARSALAN HASHMI
Affiliation: Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
Official Email:
arsalan.hashmi@duhs.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Corporate governance, ESG, green finance, family firms, ownership concentration, cryptocurrencies, firm performance and earnings quality.
Dr. Muhammad Arsalan Hashmi is an Associate Professor and HoD/Incharge Accounting, Finance & Economics at the Institute of Business & Health Management, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan. He has also served as Associate Professor and Cluster Head of Finance & Accounting at the Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology (KIET). Dr. Arsalan has done his PhD Finance from the University of Malaysia Sarawak, MSc Financial Economics from the University of Glasgow, UK and BA (Joint Honours) Accounting & Economics from the University of Strathclyde, UK. He has also served as the Editor of Market Forces, a bi-annual HEC recognized research journal of the College of Management Sciences, KIET. During his academic career, Dr. Arsalan has published in well-reputed international journals listed in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC, ABS and is a reviewer of several international journals. He also has vast teaching and research supervision experience in the domains of finance, accounting and economics. His research interests include corporate governance, ESG, green finance, family firms, ownership concentration, firm performance and earnings quality.
PROF. DR. ATIF AZIZ
Affiliation: Professor at Iqra University, Karachi
Official Email:
atif.aziz@iqra.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Human Resource, Organizational Behaviour and Leadership
Dr. Atif Aziz, holds MBA from Universit Tunk Abdul Razak, Malaysia and completed PhD from University Utara Malaysia. His Areas of expertise are employability and career related outcomes. Currently, he is working on Psychometric properties of young professionals. He is an enthusiastic professional who takes great pride in his ability to successfully deliver and plan classroom lessons effectively in line with the curriculum and following the objective stated by the institution. Throughout his career and studies, heal ways been committed to good practice and learning new areas of research.
DR. SYED HAIDER ALI SHAH
Affiliation: Associate Professor/ Research Cell Coordinator at Business Studies Department, Bahria Business School, Bahria University Islamabad Pakistan.
Official Email:
haider.buic@bahria.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: HR Practices, Leadership and Management, Talent Management, Green HR Practices, Leadership Styles and CSR Practices and Pro-environmental behavior.
Dr. Syed Haider Ali Shah is Associate Professor/ Research Cell Coordinator at Business Studies Department, Bahria Business School, Bahria University Islamabad Pakistan. He Holds a PhD from University of Malaya, Malaysia. Its Malaysia Top University. His area of specialization is HR Practices, Leadership and Management with special research interest in HR Practices, Green HR Practices, Talent Management, Green HR Practices, Leadership Styles and CSR Practices and Pro-environmental behavior. Dr. Haider Shah is engaged in many academic activities and professional training in both nationally and internationally. Hs has been conducting trainings through different platform like Leadership Development Centre (LDC), Bahria University and CALWASS.
Dr. Haider Shah, his more than 11 years’ experience in Industry and Academia. He has 36 Research publications in Multiple Impact Factor Journals, ABDC, ABS, Scopus Data Base and HEC Recognized Journals and 18 book chapters. Moreover, he has presented papers in both national and presented papers at various international conferences. In addition to that, He chaired various sessions at different international and national conferences. Further, he is a reviewer of various reputable journals and working on various projects nationally and internationally. Dr. Syed Haider Ali Shah is a Teacher, Researcher, Host, Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach, Trainer and provides consultancy in the areas of Human Resource practices, Leadership, CSR Practices, Pro-environmental Behavior, Innovation and creativity. Dr. Syed Haider Ali Shah is an Associate Professor/ Research Cell Coordinator at Business Studies Department, Bahria University Islamabad Pakistan. He Holds a PhD from University of Malaya, Malaysia.
DR.ARSALAN HANEEF MALIK
Affiliation: Institute of Business Management, Karachi
Official Email:
arsalan.malik@iobm.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Financial Inclusion, Financial Stability, Institutional Quality, and Environmental and Sustainable Finance.
An academician and experienced professional in accounting and finance. Currently affiliated with the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) Karachi, Pakistan. With a PhD from the University of Malaysia Sarawak, I have published extensively in the social sciences in highly reputed journals. His research areas include financial inclusion, financial stability, institutional quality, and environmental and social sustainability. He inspires students to think critically and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. He is committed to academic excellence and shaping the next generation of financial professionals. I am always available to guide and support students as they progress.
PROF. DR. SYED KARIM BUX SHAH
Affiliation: Professor (Finance) at IBA Department, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Official Email:
kbsayed@usindh.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Corporate Finance, Islamic Finance, International Trade, Fintech
Dr. Syed Karim Bux Shah is a Professor of Finance at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan. Dr. Shah holds a PhD in Finance from the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, which is an AACSB accredited Business School, at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. With extensive experience in both teaching and research, Dr. Shah has contributed significantly to academia. His expertise extends to both national and international levels. Dr. Shah is a post-doctoral research fellow at INTI International University Malaysia. He has taught at the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya. Currently, he is a visiting faculty at Sukkur IBA University.
Dr. Shah's academic journey reflects his commitment to excellence and his valuable contributions to the field of finance. His research has been published in prestigious international journals indexed in ABDC, ABS, SSCI, ESCI, and Scopus. As an active reviewer, he evaluates submissions to high-ranked journals in the domains of Finance, Accounting, and Economics. Dr. Shah's accolades include winning the Emerald Literati Award for one of his publications and securing the Best Thesis Award at the faculty level in the University of Malaya's 3-Minute Thesis Competition. His expertise extends beyond research; he has actively participated as an organizer, session chair, and discussant in both international and national conferences. Additionally, Dr. Shah's co-authored research articles have been presented at distinguished gatherings such as the Malaysian Finance Association (MFA) Conference. Furthermore, he is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of scholars, as evidenced by his involvement in the supervision of doctoral and MS candidates at his institute. His multifaceted research interests demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge in finance. He has delved into the intricacies of corporate finance, international trade, and Islamic finance.
DR. RAO MUHAMMAD RASHID
Affiliation: Associate Professor, Management Studies, Bahria Business School, Bahria University, Karachi Campus
Official Email:
raomuhammadrashid.bukc@bahria.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Marketing, Social Commerce, Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing
Dr. Rao Muhammad Rashid is working as an Associate Professor/Post Graduate Program Coordinator, at the Management Studies Department, Bahria Business School, Bahria University Karachi Campus. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Marketing Management from Hefei University of Technology. Dr. Rao has wide international exposure and almost 15 years of work experience in teaching, research, and Industry level.
He has several Impact Factor publications to his credit in Scopus Q1, ABDC, ABS SSCI, SCI, ESCI, and other top-notch research journals. He is a reviewer of several high-ranking research journals. He has been invited as Session Chair and Keynote Speaker to several International Conferences. Dr. Rao has deep knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research. He nurtures and spearheads many research programs at his university and is a key protagonist of inspirational research leadership. He has supervised more than 15 MS and PhD Thesis. He is well respected in the international research community and has several research publications in the areas of Marketing, Social Commerce, Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing, and Quantitative & Qualitative Research.
DR. UBEDULLAH AMJAD ALI
Affiliation: Manager Research and Business Solution Centre, Bahria Business School, Bahria University, Karachi
Official Email:
ubedullahamjadali.bukc@bahria.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Ubedullah Amjad Ali received B.E. degree in electrical engineering and master‘s degree in Management Sciences from Ilma University (Formerly Biztek) Karachi, Pakistan. He has received a PhD. in Management with majors in Marketing from Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology, Karachi. He is serving as Manager Research and Business Solutions Centre and Assistant Professor at Bahria University Karachi Campus. His research interests include empirical and applied studies on Marketing, Management, Supply Chain, and Entrepreneurship. He is British Nationality holder and possesses a rich academic and corporate experience. He has recently won First Prize at an inter-university competition SIMERGE 24; held at KSBL. He is actively collaborating in industry liaison and Triple Helix Model networking.
DR. ABDUR RAHMAN ALEEMI
Affiliation: Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi
Official Email:
abdur.rahman@iobm.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Corporate Finance, Financial Economics, Digital Finance & Fintech, Financial Inclusion and Market Structure.
Dr. Abdur Rahman Aleemi is Associate Professor and HoD Research at IoBM. Dr. Aleemi is also a Certified Fintech Professional (CFF-Pro). He is leading the MS/PhD programs in Business Management at the Graduate Business Research Department of the College of Business Management. Dr. Aleemi possesses more than 14 Years of diverse experience of industry and academia. He has served both in academia and industry at different positions for various projects and responsibilities. Last but not the least he is leading Capstone Projects and has been involved in funded projects with reputed organizations.
DR. SARAH WALI QAZI
Affiliation: SZABIST University, Karachi
Official Email:
sarawali.qazi@szabist.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Supply chain, management sciences
Dr. Sarah Wali Qazi is an Associate Professor and Head of Research Center at the Faculty of Management Sciences, SZABIST University Karachi. She also serves as the Program Manager for MSMS/MSFE/PhDMS. With over a decade of experience in Management Sciences, Dr. Qazi is an expert in Qualitative Research. She is actively engaged as a reviewer for various peer-reviewed international and HEC recognized research journals. Dr. Qazi has authored numerous research papers published in reputable national and international journals and supervised over 100 research studies. Additionally, she works as a consultant to microfinance institutions/banks, offering training to women clients on various empowerment paradigms. Her expertise extends to providing training in budget controlling, strategic planning, and professional etiquettes. Dr. Qazi's research interests include women entrepreneurship, empowerment, microcredit, corporate social responsibility, green philosophies, sustainability, human resource, and gender equality. She has been an external board member, guest speaker, trainer, and research evaluator, contributing to national and international conferences, universities, radio stations, and academic bodies.
DR. AZIZ UR REHMAN SAIFEE
Affiliation: University of Karachi, Karachi
Official Email:
aziz.rehman@uok.edu.pk
Area of Expertise: Islamic Studies, Seerat
Dr. Aziz ur Rehman Saifee is a distinguished scholar with an impressive academic and professional background. He holds two PhDs: one in Arabic from the University of Karachi and another in Islamic Studies from Federal Urdu University, Karachi. Dr. Saifee has further enhanced his academic credentials through postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and the Islamic Research Institute at the International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. Additionally, he is an active member of the Islamic Manuscript Association (TIMA) in Cambridge, UK.
Currently, Dr. Saifee serves as an Associate Professor, Director of the Seerat Chair, and Chairman of the Department of Arabic at the University of Karachi. With a career spanning 25 years, he has been associated with several prestigious institutions, including National University FAST, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Federal Urdu University, IBA, and DHA Suffa University. Dr. Saifee is a prolific researcher with over 57 research journal publications and active participation in numerous conferences across the country. His contributions to literature and scholarship have been recognized with the Presidential Seerah Award for his book. As an HEC-approved PhD supervisor, he plays a vital role in guiding research scholars. Furthermore, he is a member of various educational advisory committees of the Government of Sindh, including STBB, BOC, and HECIC, reflecting his significant influence on educational policies and standards.