Email: [email protected] https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jcYpf6gAAAAJ&hl=en Interview: https://www.triplehelixassociation.org/helice/volume-8-2019/helice-issue-2/bridging-academic- inventors-tto-managers-schism-the-lean-canvas-for-invention

Prof. Dr. ARABELLA BHUTTO (HEC Approved Supervisor) . HEC BEST TEACHER AWARD (2014) . Certified Professional - STI Policy and Management by ISTIC-UNESCO . Member - Working Group on Science, Technology and Innovation policy (Approved by Ministry of Science and Technology, )

EDUCATION:

 PostDoc – Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (2018) Technology and Venture Commercialization, University of Utah, US Research Topic: Bridging “Academic Inventors” and “TTO Staff” Schism: A Lean Canvas approach Supervisor: Prof. Cynthia Furse, University of Utah, US Award: Scholarship by Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, granted by Ministry of Education, Pakistan.

 Ph.D – Business and Management (2005 – 2008) Nottingham University Business School, UK Research Topic: Dynamic Technology Capability (DTC) Model for Next Generation of Technology Evolution Supervisor: Prof. Chris O’ Brien, University of Nottingham, UK Award: Scholarship by Mehran University of Engineering and Technology granted by Ministry of Education, Pakistan and 33% waiver in the tuition fee by University of Nottingham, UK.

 M.Sc – Technology and Innovation Management (2003 – 2004) Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, UK Research Topic: Managing Inter-industry differences: A case study of Nokia Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Davies, University of Sussex, UK Award: Scholarship by Mehran University of Engineering and Technology granted by Ministry of Education, Pakistan.

 M.E – Communication Systems and Networks (2001 - 2003) Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, PK Research Topic: Quality of Service Analysis for Mobile Messaging: SMS, EMS and MMS Supervisor: Dr. Mukhtiar Unar, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, PK Achievement: High score amongst all students (CGPA – 3.96)

 B.E – Electronics Engineering (2000) Project: Installing System Management Server 2.0 at MUET Lab Supervisor: Dr. Bhawany Shankar Chowdhry, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, PK Achievement: Medal of 1st Position and Merit Certificate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 Co-Director and Professor Aug 2016 – to date  Co -Director and Associate Professor May 2013 – Aug 2016  Assistant Professor Oct 2009 – May 2013  Lecturer Aug 2008 - Oct 2009  Teaching and Research Associate May 2003 – Aug 2008 Mehran University Institute of Science and Technology Development Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan

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Responsibilities:  Administration of Institute relevant tasks including day to day execution of teaching, research and management. • Teaching and Supervising research projects of MS, MPhil and PhD students of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy and Management • Organizing events, workshops, trainings and seminars • Member of Board of Studies of the Institute for MS, MBA and PhD programs • Member of Board of Faculties of the Science, Technology and Humanities • Member of MUET committees of University (e.g. University ranking, Postgraduate prospectus etc) • Member Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), Higher Education Commission, for incorporating standards • Co-Principle Investigator of Research project funded by Higher Education Commission on Analyzing University – Industry – Government Linkages in Pakistan • PC-I scheme submitted and approved by the Education Department, Government of for development of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre – An extension of Mehran University Institute of Science, Technology and Development.

Lecturer and Electronics Lab In charge Nov 2002 – May 2003 Agro Information Technology Centre Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, Pakistan Responsibilities: • Teaching undergraduate students of BSIT - Subjects including Electronics Engineering and Calculus • Guiding and supervising the students’ projects • Managing electronics lab and designing the practical modules

Lecturer and Manager Students Affair committee Oct 2000 – Nov 2002 Department of Computer Science, Isra University, Pakistan Responsibilities: • Teaching undergraduate students of BSc - Subjects including Electronics Engineering, Digital Logic, Data Communication and Calculus • Guiding and supervising the students’ projects • Managing Girl Students Affair Committee

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership and Co-coordination - experience of managing number of events, workshops and trainings • Resource management - learning through the execution of research projects • Communication skills - interacting with number of national and international academics and industrialists for consultancy and research projects • Hands on experience of MS office 365, MS Teams, SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science), Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Analytical Network Process (ANP), Expert Choice, Super Decision, SmartPLS and Nvivo • Networking with universities, industries and Government actors • Presentation skills - delivered presentations to academics, industrialists and government actors • Analytical reader as a reviewer of various national and international research journals • Writing skills - published reports, research articles, book and book chapters • Certified - HSK – 1 – Chinese Language

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS:

• Bhutto, A. and Shaikh, S. (2020), ‘Intrapreneurial Culture through Think Tanks in Higher Education Institutions’, Journal of Information Technology Management, Vol. 12(3), pp.61-68.

• Furse, C. and Bhutto, A. (2019), ‘Entrepreneurship: Getting your research off the bench and out into the real world (Young Professionals)’, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazines, Vol. 6(1), pp. 139-142.

• Shaikh, S. and Bhutto, A. (2019), ‘Process Mapping and Rating of Banking Activity from Knowledge Management Perspective’, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 12(18), pp. 1-11.

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• Qureshi, A. Bhutto, A. and Mahar, P. (2019), Implementation of free early childhood education and economic development: A case study of Government schools in Pakistan, Journal of Business Strategies, Vol. 13(1), pp. 125.

• Rahoo, L.A., Nagar, M.A. and Bhutto, A. (2019), ‘The use of information retrieval tools by the postgraduate students of higher educational institutes of Pakistan’, Asian Journal of Cotemporary Education, Vol. 3(1), pp. 59-64.

• Bhutto, A. and Furse, C. (2018), ‘Bridging Academic Inventor – TTO Manager Schism: The Leann Canvas for invention’, International Triple Helix Summit, pp. 45-58.

• Kumbhar, G.M., Bhutto, A. and Ali, T.H. (2018), ‘Impact of Urban-Rural divide on compensation management and job satisfaction on faculty of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET)’, Grassroot, Vol. 52(2), pp. 326-337.

• Bhutto, A. and Lohana, K. (2018), ‘Analyzing existence of University-Industry-Government Linkages in Sindh, Pakistan’. Science, Technology and Development, Vol. 37(1), pp. 42-55.

• Syed, O.R., Omar, R., and Bhutto, A. (2018), ‘Factors influencing management development of MBA students: Exploring concerns of business schools in Pakistan’. International Interdisciplinary Business - Economics Advancement Journal, Vol. 3(1), pp. 1-18.

• Lashari, J., Bhutto, A. Abro, Q.M., Memon, Z.A., and Naqvi, I.B. (2018), ‘Examining knowledge transfer channels for development of Environment sector in Sindh’. Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 37(2), pp. 417-428.

• Baladi, N., Bhutto, A., Rashdi, R.S., and Abro, Q.M. (2017), ‘Adoption of research based practices in business institutions: A Cluster Analysis’. Asian Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 10, pp. 323-335.

• Fazlani, S., Bhutto, A., and Shah, E. (2017). Measuring the interest level and reasons of post graduate students and faculty members in pursuing PhD in ICT disciplines in Public Sector Universities/institutes of Sindh. Asian Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 10, pp. 387-393.

• Lashari, J., Bhutto, A., Rashdi, R., and Abro, Q.M. (2017). Assessment of academic knowledge transfer practices in field of environment. Asian Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 10, pp. 354-362.

• Shah, S.R., Bhutto, A., Rahoo, L.A., and Nazir, M.W. (2017), ‘Occupational Stress and its effects on job performance: A Case study of faculty of JEC’. Science International, Vol. 29(5), pp. 1057- 1062.

• Khurram, W., Bhutto, A., and Jabeen, A., (2017), ‘Analyzing the impact of higher education commissions policies on motivation of the faculty members of JEC’. International Journal of Academic research in Business and social sciences, Vol. 7(6), pp. 232-257.

• Khan, K., Bhutto, A., and Mahar, P.R., (2017), ‘Status of Harassment and Discrimination in Jamshoro Education city, Pakistan’. International Journal of Academic research in Business and social sciences, Vol. 7(2), pp. 371-385.

• Memon, Z.A., Dars, J.A., Mangrio, W.B., Bhutto, A. (2016), ‘Corporate social responsibility practices in multinationals and larger enterprises in Pakistan: Assessing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact’, International Journal of Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility (IJSECSR), Vol. 1(1), pp. 1-16.

• Lashari, J.H., Bhutto, A., Rashdi, R.S. (2016), ‘Five stage model for assessment of research Utilization’, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (IJSER), Vol. 7(1), pp. 184-190.

• Shah, A., Bhutto, A., and Memon, Z. (2016), ‘Solar thermal technologies dynamics and strategies for market creation in Sindh’, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 35(1), pp. 1-10.

• Memon, Z., Bhutto, A., and Jhatial, A.A. (2015), ‘Furnished houses for foreigners: Discovering a niche market round the corner’, Grassroots, Vol. 49(2), pp. 173-185.

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• Memon, Z., Bhutto, A., Channar, Z.A., and Robson, M.G. (2015), ‘Finding Corporate Social Responsibility research trends and content in Chinese universities: A literature review’, International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 14(3), pp. 179-204.

• Qureshi, Q., Bhutto, A., and Memon, Z. (2015), ‘Factors affecting transfer of training at workplace: Study of SSGC, Hyderabad’, IBT Journal of Business Studies (Formally Journal of Management and Social Sciences), Vol. 11(1), (Spring 2015), pp. 89-103.

• Lashari, J.H., Bhutto, A., Rashdi, R.S. (2015), ‘Content analysis of research contributions towards environmental issues in Sindh’, Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 6(22), pp. 33-39.

• Rahoo, L. Sahito, Z, and Bhutto, A. (2015), ‘A case study of Library users Services of Mehran University Central Library & Online Information Center, Jamshoro’, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Computational and Applied Sciences (IJETCAS), Vol.14(2), pp. 136-140.

• Shah, S. Bhutto, A. and Shah, A. (2014), ‘Pareto analysis on Textile industry of Pakistan’, International Research Journal of Arts and Humanities (IRJAH), Vol. 42, pp. 133-139.

• , H., Bhutto, A. and Rashdi, P.R. (2014), ‘Exploring research trends in Information Technology in Pakistan: A Meta-analysis’, Academic Research International, Vol. 32, pp. 111-124.

• Lashari, J.H., Bhutto, A. and Qazi, M.A. (2014), ‘Research Students’ Satisfaction in Jamshoro Education City’, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 33(4), pp. 388-397.

• Mangrio, W.B., Bhutto, A. and Naqvi, I.B. (2013), ‘Contributions of Science and Technology Parks towards firms’ performance in Pakistan’, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 32(1), pp. 391-400.

• Lashari, J.H., Bhutto, A., and Qazi, M.A. (2013), ‘Timely Post – Graduate Degree Completion: A Case Study of Jamshoro Education City’, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 32(1), pp. 111-120.

• Bhutto, A. Rashdi, P.I., and Abro, Q.M. (2012), ‘Indicators for the S&T policy in Pakistan: Entering Science, Technology and Innovation paradigm’, Science and Public Policy, Vol. 39(1), pp. 1-12.

• Abro, Q.M., Bhutto. A., and Memon, N.A. (2011), ‘Customer perception on e-Banking: A case study of HBL Jamshoro’, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 30(4), pp. 681-688.

• Shah, A.A., Rashdi, R.S., Bhutto, A., and Shah, A. (2011), ‘The real life scenario for diffusion of renewable energy technologies (RETs) in Pakistan - Lessons learned through the pilot field study under physical community’, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 15(1), pp. 2210- 2213.

• Rashdi, P.I., Abro, Q.M., and Bhutto. A. (2011), ‘The role of academic entrepreneurs’ experience in building networks’, International Journal of Business, Innovation and Research, Vol. 5(2), pp. 212-228.

• Shah, A.A., Qureshi, S.M., Bhutto, A., and Shah, A. (2011), ‘Sustainable development through renewable energy – The fundamental policy dilemmas of Pakistan’, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 15(1), pp. 861-865.

• Abro, Q.M., Rashdi, P.I., and Bhutto. A. (2010), ‘Model for the successful commercialization of nanotechnology in the UK’, International Journal of Business, Innovation and Research, Vol. 4(6), pp. 614-625.

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• Abro, Q.M., Rashdi, P.I., and Bhutto. A. (2010), ‘Innovations in nanotechnology organizations’, International Journal of Innovation and Technology management, Vol. 7(4), pp. 377-388.

• Bhutto, A., and Qazi, M.A. (2009), ‘Does regulation always contribute positively towards technology evolution in the European mobile industry’, International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), Vol. 6(4), pp. 341-361.

• Bhutto, A. (2005), ‘Managing inter industry differences: The case study of Nokia’, International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), Vol. 2(3), pp. 235-257.

Book and Chapter

• Asif A. Shah, Arabella Bhutto and S.M Qureshi et al., (2014), Renewable Energy Scenario of Pakistan for sustainable Development, in Sustainable practices: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, IGI Global, United States of America.

• Asif A. Shah, Arabella Bhutto and S.M Qureshi et al., (2012), Renewable Energy Scenario of Pakistan for sustainable Development, in Global Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy System, IGI Global, United States of America.

• Arabella Bhutto (2010), The Dynamic Technological Capability Model, Lambert Academic Publishing.

Conference papers

• Research paper ‘Practicability of the Lean Canvas for Invention for the Product design and Development (PDD) course – Digital Technology for Business Transformation (DTBT) program’, CENTRAL Workshop to celebrate Erasmus Mundus Day, to coincide GCWOT’20, Spain, 16th October 2020.

• Research paper ‘New online course based on Lean Canvas for Invention tool: Supporting entrepreneurial skills of postgraduate researchers’, Three days International Symposium 4 in 1, Denmark, Europe. 14th – 16th October 2019.

• Research paper ‘Designing mechanism through upgraded curricula for Intellectual Property, Market Landscape and Technology Readiness Level,’, One Day Conference on Building Innovative Pakistan – Through Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Islamabad, Pakistan. 14th February 2019.

• Research Paper ‘Bridging Academic Inventors - TTO Managers Schism: A tool - Lean Canvas for Invention’, 2nd International Triple Helix Summit, Dubai, UAE. 10th – 13th November 2018.

• Research paper ‘Technology Management practices in Pakistan: A check list’, Workshop on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Indus Hotel, Hyderabad. 23rd February 2017.

• Research paper ‘The Innovation Ecosystem, Lessons from Pakistan’, International workshop on Entrepreneurship, Technology and Institutional Sustainability in Higher Academia, Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi. 19th December 2015.

• Research paper ‘Initiatives and Policies supporting commercialization of University knowledge’, Workshop on Policy for problem-solving research, University of Karachi, 9th April 2015.

• Research paper ‘U-I Networks: A mechanism’, 8th workshop on Developing Industry Driven Technologies, MUET, Jamshoro. 23rd February 2015.

• Research Paper ‘Analyzing Triple Helix Relations in Pakistan’, Consultative Workshop on University – Industry – Government Linkages in Pakistan. 22nd August 2013.

• Research Paper ‘Motivation behind women leadership’, Career Development workshop for non- elite girl students. MUET, Jamshoro, 7th March 2013.

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• Research Paper ‘Identifying lack of proper mechanism in establishing University-Industry-Government linkages in Pakistan’, International workshop on Science and Technology Policies and Planning in SAARC countries, Islamabad, Pakistan 10th – 11th April 2012.

• Research paper ‘Identifying indicators for the S&T policy in Pakistan by entering new Science, Technology and Innovation paradigm’, presented at International workshop on S&T statistics and Policy Making, Islamabad, Pakistan. 5th – 7th May 2009.

• Research paper ‘Benefits and risks of A-GPS technology for mobile operators in the UK’, presented at fifteenth International working seminar on production economics, Innsbruck, Austria. 3rd – 7th March 2008.

• Research paper ‘An AHP based study of the decisions regarding investments in advanced technologies for developments in LBS applications in the UK mobile industry’, presented at the Net4MTI conference, University of Nottingham, UK. 21st – 22nd June 2007.

• Research paper ‘Regulations enforcing technology evolution in the European mobile industry’, presented at the conference Engaged Research in Organization and Management, University of Lincoln, UK. 29th – 30th March 2007.

• Research paper ‘Recent developments in management of technology: Education and Training’ for the IIT/05 Conference, Dubai, UAE. 26th – 28th September 2005. Reports

• Bhutto, A., Rashdi, S., and Mangrio, W.B. (2015), ‘Analyzing existence of University-Industry- Government Linkages, Mehran University Institute of Science, Technology and Development, MUET. ISBN. 978-969-7558-00-1. • Bhutto, A. (2010), ‘Key Performance Indicators: Teachers Performance of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology’, Mehran University Institute of Science, Technology and Development, MUET. • Bhutto, A. (2010), ‘Business Process Re-engineering of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology’, Mehran University Institute of Science, Technology and Development, MUET.

REVIEWER and/or BOARD OF EDITORS OF RESEARCH JOURNALS

• Journal of Research in International Business and Management (JRIBM) • International Research Journal of Journalism and Mass communication (IRJJMC) • Universal Journal of Marketing and Business Research (UJMBR) • Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (MURJET) • Journal of Science, Technology and Development (PCST)

Research Grant Achieved

• Co – Principle investigator in project, Funded by Higher Education Commission Pakistan, Analysis of University – Industry – Government Linkage in Pakistan, Funding of Rs. 2,670,128 only.  Author of PC – I – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre – An extension of Mehran University Institute of Science, Technology and Development, Approved by Government of Sindh, Funding of Rs. 195.321 Million only.  Project earned, Student Start-ups Business Centre, Funded by Pakistan Education Promotion (PEP) and Higher Education Commission (HEC), Funding of Rs. 4 Million only.

Workshops and Trainings Conducted and Participated:

• Participated and Presented: National workshop on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy of KP – Organized by Directorate of Science and Technology, Peshawar, 13th February 2020. • Conducted: Six Week Skill Based Summer Faculty Development Workshop – Organized by National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), at HEC Islamabad, 24th July 2019 • Participated: Workshop on Faculty development of a Business School – Organized by NBEAC, at NathiaGali, 4th – 5th July 2019

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• Organized: International Training Workshop on Industrial Clusters in Sindh fostering R&D – Organized by MUISTD, 4th – 5th May, 2019 • Participated: Training workshop on Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling: A Hands- on approach on SmartPLS, 25th – 26th April, 2019 • Participated: Commercializing Research – Organized by Utah Engineering, at University of Utah, US, 28th June 2018 • Participated: One CPD Point – Capacity Building Workshop on SAR as per PEC accreditation Manual 2014”, 5th December 2017 • Participated: One CPD Point – Capacity Building Workshop for OBE&E implementation, 30th September 2017 • Conducted: Professional development of MUET students – Organized by MUET, 9th – 11th August 2017 • Conducted: Meeting on Strengthening ORICs of Sindh – Establishment of ORIC Forum Sindh, Framework supporting collaboration of the ecosystem of the innovation economy – Implications for ORIC Forum Sindh, at Karachi University, 6th – 7th December 2016 • Conducted: Roundtable Discussion on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy components – Essentials for the Ecosystem of the Knowledge based economy in Pakistan, International Conference on Science, technology and Innovation Policy and Management (STIPM-2016) at Movenpick Hotel, Karachi, 16th – 17th November 2016 • Conducted: Two days USAID – funded Merit and Need based scholarship program on Talent Grooming and Career Counseling Workshop, at University, Multan, 19th – 20th April 2016 • Participated: South Asia Colloquium on Doctoral Programs Issues and Challenges in South Asian Context, at Pearl Continental, Lahore, 16th February 2016 • Participated: International Conference on Strengthening Business Schools through Partnership – 3rd Deans and Directors Conference 2016, at Pearl Continental, Lahore, 17th – 18th February 2016, at Pearl Continental, Lahore, 17th – 18th February 2016 • Conducted: One week training program on Science, Technology and Innovation, organized by Centre for Policy Studies, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, 5th – 9th October 2015 • Participated: Eight days training on ISTIC Certified Professional in STI Management at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17th – 24th August 2015 • Participated: Three days program development workshop on Active Citizens Programme in Universities at Avari Towers, 5th - 7th June 2015 • Conducted: One week training on Introduction to Statistics and SPSS, MUET, 1st to 5th June 2015 • Participated: Two day workshop on Strategic Management at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, 25th - 26th May 2015 • Conducted: Focus group discussion on Devising Intellectual Property Policy for MUET, MUISTD, 17th March 2015 • Participated: Two days 2nd Deans and Directors conference on Building bridges and fostering collaborations in business education, at Marriot Karachi, 10 – 11th February 2015 • Conducted: One day training on Nurture Your Career NYC2014, at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, 26th March 2014 • Participated: One day international workshop on Mastering applied regression and ANOVA analysis – The 9 cases of regression and 8 - cases of ANOVA, 24th Oct 2012 • Conducted: One day training on Team Building, at Jamshoro Power Company Limited (JPCL), 5th Oct 2012 • Participated: One day Stakeholder dialogue on Framework for economic growth of Pakistan, at University of Sindh, Jamshoro, 22nd September 2012 • Attended: One day training on Awareness training program on SMEDA Accounting package at Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and industry (HCCI), 27th June 2012 • Conducted: One Week extensive training on Introduction to Statistical Package for Social Sciences at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, 11th - 15th June 2012 • Participated: One day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights in Pakistan at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, 26th April 2012 • Attended one day training on Total Quality Management, 31st December 2011, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hyderabad • Attended one day training on Quality and Productivity Improvement Techniques, 26th March 2011, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hyderabad • Attended: Community outreach workshop on Framework for economic growth of Pakistan, University of Sindh, 22nd September 2011

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• Conducted: Six Weeks Extensive Training on Introduction to Statistical Package for Social Sciences at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, 7th March - 21st April, 2011 • Conducted: Business process Re-engineering (BPR) Part II of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology at MUET, Jamshoro, 21st Dec 2009 • Conducted: Business process Re-engineering (BPR) Part I of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology at MUET, Jamshoro, 13th June 2009 • Attended: Six days training on Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in developing countries, 7th - 12th December 2009, COMSTECH, Islamabad • Attended: Three days International workshop on S&T statistics and policy making at Marriot, Islamabad, 5th – 7th May 2009 • Attended: One day International workshop on Legal issues in IT for professionals at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, 6th April 2009 • Attended: One day workshop on Business Process Re-engineering, Nottingham University, 11th June 2007 • Attended: One week training on Advanced Routing Protocol Boot Camp by UNSCOM, Karachi, 3rd to 7th March 2003 • Attended: One day training on Fiber Optic System specialist by Fiber Tech Communications, Karachi, 9th May 2002

PhD Research Supervised and Produced:

1. Asif Ali Shah (2014), “Micro Techno Economic Dynamic for poverty alleviation: Study of Sindh”, PhD (Science and Technology Policy) 2. Sattar Shah (2015), “Impact of World Trade Organization on Textile Industry of Pakistan”, PhD (Science and Technology Policy) 3. Jagul Huma Lashari (2017), “An IRU methodology development: An assessment of contributions of PhDs of HEI for achievement of 7th MDG”, PhD (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) – HEC Indigenous Scholarship 4. Nazish Baladi (2018) – “The Best managerial practice framework (MPF) for upgrading ranking of the business institutions in Sindh”, PhD (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) – HEC Indigenous Scholarship

PhD Research Supervising:

• Shabina Shaikh – “Knowledge Management in Banking sector of Pakistan”, PhD (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) – In progress • Zainab Taiyyeba – “Science, Technology and innovation (STI) policy: Review of Turkey and Iran – Implications for Pakistan”, PhD (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) – In progress • Ayaz Uqaili – “Devising policy and control mechanisms for acceptance of digital transaction in Pakistan”, PhD (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) – In progress • Paras Abro – “Developing a Framework for Entrepreneurial Trainings through Micro Finance Institutions (MFI’s) in Pakistan”, PhD (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) – In progress • Waqar Sethar – “Assessment of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Sindh, Pakistan”, PhD (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) – In progress

MS/MPhil Research Supervised and Produced:

• Jagul Huma Lashari (2012), “A Frame work for satisfaction and Degree Completion of Post Graduate Students: A Case Study of Jamshoro Education City”, MS (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy). • Saifullah Hassan Memon (2012), “Designing examinations information system management: A comparative case study”, MS (Science and Technology Policy). • Sami-u-ddin Shaikh (2012), “A framework for enhancing intake of foreign students in Jamshoro education city”, MS (Science and Technology Policy) • Sadaf Mushtaq (2013), “Re-Designing Learning Methods and Grading Standards in Business Program”, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). • Syed Nouman Ali Shah (2013), “Analysis of customer satisfaction with reference to ATM Services: A case study of banks in Hyderabad”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Sajid Merani (2013), “Inclination of Business Graduates Towards Entrepreneurship: Case Study Higher Education Institutes of Sindh”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Hina Naz (2013), “Exploring Research Trends in Information Technology in Pakistan”, MS (Technology and Innovation Management).

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• Abdul Rehman Shaikh (2013), “Improving Physics education in Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools; A case study of Karachi”, MS (Science and Technology Policy). • Afroze Bibi (2014), “Skilled Labour can be competitive advantage for Pakistan: A case of labor force for three Jamshoro Universities”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Zubair Buriro (2014), “Reasons of Preference of Islamic Banking by Customers in Hyderabad”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Hina Abro (2014), “Employability skills: Perception of employers, business schools and graduates: A case study of Hyderabad”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Naina Qadri (2014), “Analysis of the reward management strategies and incentive provision on employee research productivity and professional growth: A case study of Hyderabad”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Mehwish Brohi (2014), “The Post Project Review of USAID Project: A Case Study on Jamshoro Power House Limited Company”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Ayoub Nizamani (2014), “Investigation of Most Frequent Type of Failure in Oil and Gas up Stream Operation: A Case of UEPL”, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). • Rabail Dharejo (2014), “Analysing University, Industry and Government linkages in Software Sector in Jamshoro and Hyderabad”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Shazma Tahseen (2014), “E-Health in Sindh: Study of initiatives, challenges and implications”, MS (Science and Technology Policy). • Sheena Pitafi (2014), “Perception of Final Year Students towards Career Selection: A Case Study of Jamshoro Education City”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Sehrish Shoukat (2014), “The Analysis of employee Needs: A Case Study of HESCO Hyderabad”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Quratulain Qureshi (2014), “Factors Affecting Transfer of Training at the Workplace (The Case Study of SSGC)”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Sonia Bhayo (2014), “Reasons of Preference of Islamic Banks by Customers in Hyderabad”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Asma Saleem (2013), “University-Industry Linkages in Textile Sector”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Syed Obeid Rashdi (2014), “Redesigning the MBA Program: Implication for Business Institutes in Hyderabad”, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). • Amber Naz (2014), “Internship Practices and Satisfaction Levels of Students in Developing Their Career Opportunities: The Case Study of MUET”, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). • Wajahat Jaffery (2014), “The Analysis of University Industry Government Linkage of Pharmaceutical Sector in Sindh, Pakistan”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Khalida Khan (2014), “Discrimination and Harassment Faced by the Female Faculty Members in Jamshoro Education City”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Noureen Bhutto (2014), “Interest of Foreign Students of Higher Education Institutes in Tourism in Hyderabad”, MS (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy). • Sonia Bhayo (2014), “Reasons of preference of using Islamic banks by customers in Hyderabad”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Mohammad Ahmed Rajput (2015), “Business process re-engineering in administration department of Dow University of Health Science, Karachi”, MS (Science and Technology Policy). • Muhammad Umair Shaikh (2015), “Analysis of online job searching attitude of job seekers of JEC”, MS (Technology and Innovation Management) • Sachal Sarmast Joyo (2015), “Impact of awareness campaign on internet misuse and better policy formulation for internet usage in universities”, MS (Science and Technology Policy) • Waqas Khurrum (2015), “Analyze the impact of promotion policies of Higher Education Commission in motivating the faculty members of JEC”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Makhdoom Mahmood Ahmed (2015), “Maintaining fair copies perception of students, teachers and parents”, MS (Human Resource Management). • Muhammad Suhail (2015), “Trends of herbal medicine business in Hyderabad”, MS BIT. • Shahrukh Wahid (2015), “Investigating the role of social commerce in small business case of Hyderabad”, MS BIT. • Aalia Aslam (2015), “Determinants of academic employee retention and commitment in Jamshoro Education City”, MPhil (Human Resource Management). • Mir Muhammad Shaikh (2017), “Actuarial assessment of pension and commutation liabilities, Study of MUET”, MBA (Finance) • Muhammad Saleh Ansari (2017), “Optimizing own income generation and cost control in MUET”, MBA (Finance)

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• Liaquat Ali Rahoo (2017), “Information and communication technologies practices in Public sector university libraries in Sindh”, MS (Public Policy) • Shaista Ansari (2017), “Comparative study of products and performance differentiation analysis of Islamic banking system with conventional banking system in Pakistan”, MBA (Finance) • Sheeraz Akhtar Katpar (2017), “Role of NGOs in development of entrepreneurs: A case study of NGS’s in Hyderabad”, MS (Technology and Innovation Management) • Awais Anwar (2017), “Institutionalization of comprehensive national security policy in Pakistan”, MS (Public Policy) • Muhammad Masood Ahmed (2017), “Food availability and accessibility insecurity, Study of Hyderabad”, MS (Public Policy). • Faiza Rajab Ali (2017), “Assessing job productivity and job satisfaction in employees of higher education institutes: A case study of public and private institutes”, MPhil (Human Resource Management) • Muhammad Asad Arain (2017), “Impact of using social network websites in workplace on the performance of IT professional: A study of JEC”, MS (Human Resource Management) • Khaleel Ahmed Palh (2017), “An assessment of post-harvest technologies in date palm production: A case study of district Khairpur”, MS (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy) • Saima Fazlani (2018), “R&D Funding and utilization in public universities of Sindh: As case study of ICT discipline”, MPhil (Human Resource Management) • Aisha Sajjad Khan (2018), “Identifying the capacities of the undergraduate students for the team work: A case study of MUET”, MS (Human Resource Management)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) – Registration number: ELECTRO/5653 • Member of Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE) • Member Alumni Association, Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex, UK • Member Alumni Association, Nottingham University Business School (NUBS), UK • Member Pakistan US Alumni Network (PUAN)

AWARDS RECEIVED:

• UTM Perdana – ISTIC-UNESCO Professional (2016) Certificate of Policy Management - Awarded on 15th April 2016. • ISTIC-UNESCO Professional (2015) Certificate of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy and Management - Awarded on 21st August 2015. • MUET Alumni Association Excellence Achievement Award (2015) – Awarded on 12th December 2015 in Jamshoro. • HEC Best Teacher Award (2014) – Awarded on 28th January 2016 in Islamabad.

COUNTRIES VISITED:

• United Kingdom • Austria • Germany • China • Malaysia • United State of America • Dubai • Denmark • Qatar

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