Dr muhammad imran, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Muhammad Imran is a distinguished academic in the field of Management, currently serving as an International Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia. With over six years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Imran has built a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in SMEs, TQM, and Industry 4.0. He has contributed significantly to top-tier journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science and has served as a reviewer for various prestigious international publications. His leadership in research supervision and collaborative projects highlights his commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation. Dr. Imran is also a recipient of multiple research grants and academic awards. His proactive engagement with the academic community through teaching, mentoring, and publishing places him among the influential scholars in his domain. Based in Malaysia, he continues to shape future leaders through dynamic teaching and cutting-edge research.
Publication Profile
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Education
Dr. Muhammad Imran holds a Ph.D. in Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia (2015–2018), where his doctoral research focused on Total Quality Management, Entrepreneurial Orientation, Business Networks, and SMEs’ Export Performance. His thesis provided valuable insights into enhancing SME competitiveness in international markets. He earned his MBA from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan (2010–2014), achieving a commendable CGPA of 3.28/4.0. His academic background blends rigorous theoretical frameworks with practical business insights. Dr. Imran’s education laid the foundation for his scholarly achievements and international academic career. His exposure to diverse academic environments in Pakistan and Malaysia equipped him with global perspectives, essential for today’s interconnected research and teaching landscapes. This educational trajectory has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in strategic management, research methodologies, and innovation in organizational contexts.
Experience
Dr. Muhammad Imran brings over six years of teaching and research experience across leading universities in Pakistan and Malaysia. Currently, he is an International Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), teaching Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, and Research Methodology. Prior to UUM, he served as an Assistant Professor at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (2019–2022), where he taught Operations Management and Advanced Quantitative Analysis. He also worked briefly at Iqra University, Karachi, teaching Fundamentals of Management. Throughout his career, Dr. Imran has supervised numerous postgraduate theses, collaborated on multidisciplinary research projects, and reviewed papers for top-tier journals. His international academic exposure, combined with subject versatility, makes him a valuable contributor to institutional growth and student development. His roles demonstrate his passion for academic excellence, mentorship, and impactful research.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Muhammad Imran has been recognized with several prestigious research grants and awards for his impactful contributions to management science. His academic excellence earned him recognition through university-funded research grants that support innovation in SMEs, TQM, and Industry 4.0. He has also been honored for his peer-review contributions to top-ranked journals. At Universiti Utara Malaysia, he is celebrated for his dedication to student mentorship and scholarly productivity. Additionally, his publications have consistently ranked in Q1/Q2 journals, gaining accolades from academic communities. He was acknowledged for his research quality in conferences and symposia, particularly for studies related to Industry 4.0 and environmental sustainability. These honors reflect his commitment to academic leadership, research rigor, and international collaboration, reinforcing his reputation as an influential voice in management education and research.
Research Focus
Dr. Muhammad Imran’s research centers on advancing organizational performance through strategic and operational lenses. His key focus areas include Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Total Quality Management (TQM), Entrepreneurship, Industry 4.0 technologies, and Occupational Safety & Health. He is particularly interested in how digital transformation and innovation affect business growth and sustainability. His work integrates quantitative methods to examine firm performance, export competitiveness, servitization, and leadership dynamics in emerging markets. Dr. Imran also explores behavioral dimensions such as emotional intelligence, employee creativity, and environmental consciousness. Through multidisciplinary approaches, he contributes to theoretical development and practical applications in public and private sectors. His studies are aimed at enhancing policy formulation and managerial practices to foster sustainable economic development. With numerous Scopus and Web of Science-indexed publications, his research has global reach and societal impact.
Publication Top Notes
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📊 Exploring Triad Influence of Service Innovation, Service Quality, and Customer Orientation between Big Data Analytics and Hotel Performance
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🌐 Driving SME Growth Through Digital Leadership: Exploring Tenure and Transformation Dynamics
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🌱 Empirical Insights into Resilience-Based Strategies for Addressing Haze Pollution: Enhancing Green Infrastructure and Urban Resilience
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🏭 Effects of Industry 4.0 Technologies and Servitization on Firm Performance: Evidence from the Pakistani Manufacturing Sector
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🍎 The Interplay of Safety Knowledge, Attitude and Health Experience in Adoption of Protective Pesticide Behavior
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🏗️ Assessment of Risk Factors and Project Success in the Construction Industry
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🏛️ Empirical Investigation of Public Service Performance Improvement Factors
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💚 Greenwash and Green Purchase Behavior: An Environmentally Sustainable Perspective
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🥗 Health Consciousness, Food Safety Concern, and Consumer Purchase Intentions Toward Organic Food
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📱 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Agenda Setting: A Study of Social Media
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💡 Sustainable Leadership and Employee Innovative Behavior: Discussing the Mediating Role of Creative Self-Efficacy
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🧪 Resource and Information Access for SME Sustainability in the Era of IR 4.0
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⚠️ Influence of Risk Factors on Construction Firm Project Success in Pakistan
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🚚 The Contributing Factors Towards E-Logistic Customer Satisfaction
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🖥️ Remedies of Low Performance Among Pakistani E-Logistic Companies: Role of IT Capability and ICT
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🚗 Determinants of Firm’s Export Performance in China’s Automobile Industry
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📋 Performance Appraisal Politics and Employee’ Performance in Distinctive Economies
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🧵 Influence of the Industry 4.0 on Production and Service Sectors in Pakistan