Dr. Syed Muhammad Salman

Associate Professor

Ph.D.

About

Dr. Salman’s journey began with a strong foundation in economics specially a branch of it known as Finance, culminating in advanced degrees of Master of Philosophy in the field of Finance. His passion for understanding the intricacies of financial systems led him to pursue research studies in finance, where he improved his skills and knowledge. Dr. Salman earned his PhD degree in Economics and Finance from Iqra University on the topic of “Cross-Country, Cross-Continent economic development”.

With a rich academic background and a profound understanding of economic principles, Dr. Salman has made significant strides in both academic research and practical applications. Beyond the confines of academia, Dr. Salman has assumed various roles in the corporate world, leveraging his expertise to provide valuable insights and strategic guidance to businesses and organizations.

Dr. Salman’s areas of interest encompass a wide range of topics within economics and finance, including but not limited to macroeconomics, financial markets, investment analysis, and economic policy. With a career marked by scholarly achievements, practical experience, and a dedication to advancing the fields of economics and finance, Dr. Syed Muhammad Salman stands as a inspiration of knowledge and expertise in his field, inspiring others with his profound insights and contributions.

 

Area of Expertise

  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Accounts

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.

  • “Portfolio Optimization Using ANNs and Mean-Semi Variance Markowitz Model: A Comparative Study of South Asian Economies”, Published in Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 11 (4), 2023.
  • “Century of the East and Peaceful coexistence of China and India: Moderating role of Belt and Road Initiative in Emerging Asian Economies”, Published in The Asian Bulletin of Green Management and Circular Economy, 4(1), 2024, 133-153
  • “Interest rate sensitivity of depositors in non-financial banks: A case of an emerging economy”, Published in The Asian Bulletin of Green Management and Circular Economy, 4(1), 2024, 116-132
  • “The impact of Auidt Firm Size, Auditor Independence and Financial Expertise on Earning Quality: Mediating Role of Audit Quality”, Published in iRASD Journal of Economics, 5 (4), October-December 2023.
  • “The mediating effect of Organizational Commitment on the relationship between Monetary and Non-Monetary Compensation on intention turnover”, Published in International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, 3(1), 2024
  • “The mediating effect of Self-Efficacy on the relationship between transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, mindfulness on creative performance”, Published in International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, 3(1), 2024
  • “The importance of Auditors and earning quality; A Pakistani perspective”, Published in iRASD Journal of Economics, 5(3), July – September 2023
  • “The Role of Corporate Governance in Firm’s Performance”, Published in iRASD Journal of Economics, 5(3), July – September 2023
  • “Human Capital Disclosure: A review Article”, Published in iRASD Journal of Economics, 5(3), July – September 2023
  • Emerging Economies and the Causal Relationship of Economic growth with Financial Market Development”, Published in RADS Journal of Business Management, 4(1), 2022
  • Impact of Macroeconomic and Social Factors on Gross Domestic Product: The Moderating Role of Belt and Road Initiative”, Published in Market Forces Research Journal, 16(2), 151-166, December 2021.
  • Significance of Audit Committees in Corporate Governance”. Khan, M. I., Iqbal, A., & Salman, S. M. (2022). InHandbook of Research on the Significance of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Corporate Governance (pp. 258-275). IGI Global.
  • Comparison between forecasted Stock Prices and Original Stock Prices in Karachi Stock Exchange, Published in Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management, 6(2), 51-62, July 2015