Bio Summary:
Dr. Ifzal Ahmad is an accomplished Associate Professor of Human Resource Management (HRM) at Umm Al Quwain University, UAE. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience in academia and industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of HRM, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Sustainability.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Management Science (HRM), Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2017)
- M.A. in Personnel Development, Leeds Beckett University, UK (2009)
- Executive MBA in Marketing, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2005)
- BBA (Hons).ITM in Business & IT, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2004)
Research Focus:
Dr. Ahmad’s research interests encompass Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Sustainability. His work often explores the intersection of corporate social responsibility, employee attitudes, and organizational performance.
Professional Journey:
- Current Position: Associate Professor of HRM, Umm Al Quwain University, UAE
- Postdoc Research Fellow: University of Sharjah, UAE (Oct 2022 – Aug 2023)
- Associate Professor: Karakoram International University (KIU), Gilgit, Pakistan
- Assistant Professor: KIU (May 2010 – June 2019)
- Group Leader: ABN AMRO Bank, Islamabad, Pakistan (Oct 2004 – Sep 2006)
Honors & Awards:
- Award for establishing the best programs for women empowerment at Business Incubation Center (BIC), KIU.
- Member, Board of Directors, Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network (RAIN), Oregon, USA.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
- Author of numerous research papers published in SSCI, Scopus, and ABDC-ranked journals.
- Authored the book “Thrive: A Recipe for Success in Organizations.”
- Actively involved in research projects, including those funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and UNDP.
Corporate social responsibility in the United Arab Emirates and globally: A cross-national comparison
- Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
- Publication Date: December 2023
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140105
Unveiling the path to sustainability: two decades of knowledge management in sustainable supply chain – a scientometric analysis and visualization journey
- Journal: Benchmarking: An International Journal
- Publication Date: September 29, 2023
- DOI: 10.1108/bij-02-2023-0104
Can organizations get away with greenwashing? CSR attributions and counterproductive sustainability behaviors
- Journal: Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility
- Publication Date: September 18, 2023
- DOI: 10.1111/beer.12603
Interplay between servant leadership, leader-member-exchange and perceived organizational support: a moderated mediation model
- Journal: Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance
- Publication Date: September 15, 2023
- DOI: 10.1108/joepp-11-2022-0328
Impact of Abusive Supervision on Job Performance in Education Sector of Pakistan: Moderated Mediation of Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Ostracism
- Journal: Global Business Review
- Publication Date: June 16, 2023
- DOI: 10.1177/09721509231169360
Author Metrics:
- Total Publications: 28
- Google Scholar Citations: 904
- h-index: 13
- i-10 index: 13
- Papers Under Review: 10
Research Timeline:
- Ph.D. Completion: 2017
- Associate Professor at KIU: 2019
- Postdoc Research Fellow at University of Sharjah: 2022-2023
- Associate Professor at Umm Al Quwain University: 2023 – Present
This timeline reflects Dr. Ahmad’s progression in academia, spanning from completing his Ph.D. to assuming leadership roles and engaging in postdoctoral research.
This comprehensive summary showcases Dr. Ifzal Ahmad’s academic journey, research focus, and notable achievements in the fields of HRM and organizational studies.
