Dr. Syed Salman Hassan, Chairperson, Department of Management Sciences at Qarshi University, is a distinguished academic and professional with an extensive background in development planning and management, public administration, and various leadership roles. He earned his PhD in Development Planning & Management from University Sains Malaysia in 2014, after completing his Master of Public Administration from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. Dr. Hassan’s career spans over two decades, marked by significant contributions to academia and industry. Formerly, he served as the Deputy Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at the Virtual University of Pakistan, where he spearheaded initiatives to cultivate a robust research culture, develop academia-industry linkages, and manage business incubation centers. His professional journey includes pivotal roles such as Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the Virtual University, Regional Campus Manager, and Manager Operations at the Punjab Vocational Training Council. Dr. Hassan’s research interests encompass management, spiritual intelligence, public policy, and data analysis, with numerous publications in HEC recognized peer-reviewed journals. His commitment to education and research is further reflected in his involvement in significant projects, workshops, and conferences, underscoring his leadership in fostering academic excellence and innovation.
Academics
- PhD (Development Planning & Management) University Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, 2014
- Master of Public Administration, IAS, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 1997
- A. (Hons.), SZIC, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 1995
Experience
2023 to Date | Chairperson / Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Qarshi University |
2018 to 2023 | Deputy Director ORIC, Virtual University of Pakistan (VU). |
2015 to 2018 | Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Virtual University of Pakistan. |
2014 to 2015 | Assistant Professor (Additional Charge), Department of Management Sciences, Virtual University of Pakistan. |
2011 to 2014 | PhD Research Work, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. |
2009 to 2014 | Regional Campus Manager, Virtual University of Pakistan. |
2006 to 2009 | Manager Operations, Punjab Vocational Training Council, Government of the Punjab, Lahore. |
2004 to 2006 | Manager Embellishment, Angora Textile Ltd. |
2004 to 2004 | Production Manager, Style Textile Pvt. Ltd. |
1998 to 2003 | Production Manager, Ammar-Sarah Group. |