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Salman Ali

Lecturer

M.Phill. (Political Science)

About

Mr. Salman Ali s/o Abdul Aziz, pursued and completed his M.Phil. from university of Karachi delving deep into the intricacies of political systems, ideologies, and dynamics. After the completion of Masters degree in social science he joined journalism for a little era. He became a research scholar starts teaching and being a social scientist announce the x-axis and y-axis theory of civilization. His area of interest to develop an ideal socio-pollical society in Pakistan, for this he believes that teaching and social media is a good mediator.

He has dedicated his career to understanding and contributing to socio-political development. With a profound passion for political sciences. Throughout his academic journey, he demonstrated a keen interest in exploring the intersections between society and politics, recognizing the profound impact political structures and policies have on societal well-being and progress.

His research endeavors have likely focused on various aspects of socio-political development, including governance, democratization processes, social movements, policy analysis, and the role of institutions in shaping societies.

His commitment to socio-political development extends beyond academia. He likely seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice, aiming to apply his knowledge and insights to real-world challenges. This could involve engaging with policymakers, participating in advocacy efforts, or collaborating with non-governmental organizations working in the field of socio-political development.

As a lecturer, he is likely known for his dynamic teaching style, insightful lectures, and ability to inspire students to critically analyze and engage with complex socio-political issues. His expertise and dedication make him a valuable asset in shaping the next generation of leaders and scholars in the realm of socio-political development.

Area of Expertise

Socio-Political Development in Pakistan

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.