Muhammad Faisal

Senior Lecturer

MS Production Engineering and Management, KTH The Royal Institute, Stockholm, Sweden

MS Project Management and Operational Development, KTH The Royal Institute, Stockholm, Sweden

BE Textile Engineering, NED University, Karachi

About

As a seasoned educator and industry professional,Muhammad Faisal brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to the classroom. With a Master of Science from Stockholm, Sweden and nine years of residence in Scandinavia, Muhammad Faisal has cultivated a deep understanding of international business practices and cross-cultural dynamics.

 His journey in academia is marked by a relentless passion for teaching and a commitment to empowering students to excel in their academic and professional endeavors. With a focus on supply chain management, operations management, entrepreneurship and international business, Muhammad Faisal leverages real-world insights and cutting-edge research to create an engaging and impactful learning experience.

Driven by a desire to foster positive change and shape future leaders, Muhammad Faisal  takes a student-centric approach, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical application. Through innovative teaching methods and interactive classroom discussions, Muhammad Faisal  inspires students to explore new horizons and challenge conventional wisdom.

Beyond the classroom, Muhammad Faisal  is actively involved in research initiatives, exploring emerging trends and best practices in supply chain management and international business. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, Muhammad Faisal  strives to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in todays dynamic global landscape.

Whether mentoring aspiring professionals or collaborating with industry partners, Muhammad Faisal remains dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of students and the broader community. With a relentless commitment to excellence and a passion for lifelong learning, Muhammad Faisal  continues to shape the future of business education in Karachi and beyond.

Area of Expertise

Supply Chain Management, Logistics ,Latest Trends in Textile Industry, Circular Economy, Smart Fashion ,Global Geographical Importance, Operations Management,  Lean Implementation, Financial Markets

Publications & Research Work

Dr. Muhammad Shahnawaz Adil

Dr. Muhammad Shahnawaz Adil is an Associate Professor of Leadership and Strategic Management at Iqra University, Karachi. He holds more than 17 years of full-time university teaching, research, mentorship, and graduate thesis supervision experience. Additionally, he has been serving as the Cluster Head (Management) since January 2020 at the Main Campus. He is currently a member of the advisory and review boards of 18 national and international scholarly journals. 

He has presented various research ideas at international conferences abroad and has published over 25 research papers in national and international journals with 700+ Google citations. He has also authored a monograph on Leadership and Strategy published in Germany. He is an HEC-approved PhD supervisor and five Ph.D. candidates are going to complete their doctoral thesis under his sole supervision. In addition to supervising several industrial projects, 32 MPhil and hundreds of MBA students have successfully passed their research thesis in the Management discipline under his sole supervision. His research interests include the dark side of leadership, workplace mistreatment, multilevel modeling, and creative performance in higher education. He completed a ten-day comprehensive Training of Trainers conducted by Sindh HEC in May 2023.

Dr. Shahnawaz earned his Ph.D. degree in Management from an AACSB and AMBA-accredited business school of Malaysia in 2021. Earlier, he received his MPhil from Iqra University, a ‘triple-crown’ (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS-accredited) MBA from Newcastle University (UK), Postgraduate Diploma from Stratford College London (UK), and B.Sc. (Honours) with Distinction from London Metropolitan University, UK. He has secured seven consecutive distinctions in his academic career and has clinched First Class First Position at Sindh Board of Technical Education. He has been associated with Iqra University as a permanent faculty member in the Department of Business Administration since August 2008. His main hobbies include horse-riding, playing scrabble, cooking, bird-farming, and long driving.