Dr. Salima Ahsan Tejani

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Dr. Salima Ahsan Tejani

Associate Professor

P.hD. in Psychology from university of Karachi

About

Welcome to the professional journey of Dr. Salima Ahsan Tejani, a distinguished psychologist, award-winning academic leader, and Head of the Department of Allied Health Sciences at Iqra University, North Campus.

Early Life and Education

With a deep-rooted passion for understanding the human mind, Dr. Salima Ahsan began her academic journey with an unwavering commitment to the field of psychology. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Karachi, where she demonstrated exceptional academic ability and a deep curiosity about human behavior.

Motivated by her quest for knowledge and societal impact, she went on to pursue a Mphil/Ph.D. in Psychology is a testament to her academic excellence and dedication to advancing psychological science.

Professional Accomplishments

Dr. Ahsan’s career spans multiple domains within psychology, including counseling psychology, positive psychology, and educational psychology, making her a well-rounded and highly respected figure in the field.

She has led and participated in numerous research initiatives focused on emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, and behavioral interventions. Her scholarly publications continue to contribute significantly to academic and clinical understanding, earning her national and international recognition.

Leadership at Iqra University

As the Head of the Department of Allied Health Sciences at Iqra University’s North Campus, Dr. Ahsan is at the forefront of academic innovation and institutional development. Under her leadership, the department has grown into a dynamic center for learning, research, and professional training. She is known for her mentorship, student-centered approach, and emphasis on evidence-based practices.

National Educational Contributions

Dr. Ahsan has played an instrumental role in national curriculum development, particularly in her contribution to the design of the 11th and 12th-grade psychology curriculum for the National Curriculum Council, Government of Pakistan. Her work ensures that high school students across the country gain a modern, insightful, and relevant introduction to psychology.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Salima Ahsan’s exceptional contributions have earned her multiple accolades, including:

Best University Teacher Award (2023) – Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, recognized for excellence in teaching.

Azm-e-Zan Award – University of Central Punjab
Awarded for her impactful contributions to education and the empowerment of women in academia.

Vision and Fellowship

Currently pursuing a Senior Fellowship, Dr. Ahsan is deeply committed to shaping educational policy and reform through ethical leadership and global citizenship. Her vision is rooted in the belief that:

“Promoting ethical education within the family unit is a strategic investment in human capital, empowering individuals to become ethical leaders, responsible decision-makers, and globally conscious citizens who strive to change the world for the greater good.”

This vision informs her academic work, leadership, and national contributions aligning her efforts with the broader goal of building a more just, inclusive, and compassionate society.

Connect with Dr. Salima Ahsan

For academic inquiries, collaborations, or to learn more about her work:
📧 Email: salima.ahsan@iqra.edu.pk

This biography reflects Dr. Salima Ahsan’s unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and enduring impact, a professional legacy that continues to educate, inspire, and transform lives across Pakistan and beyond.

Area of Expertise

Positive Psychology, educational Psychology, Cognitive Behavior therapy

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.