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Dr. Waqas Mahmood is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Training, Faculty of Education, at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. He holds a PhD in Educational Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia and serves as an INTI International Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia. His research focuses on Educational Leadership and Management, Special and Inclusive Education, Hearing Impairment and Deaf Education, Entrepreneurial Education, Total Quality Management (TQM) in Education, and the application of Artificial Intelligence in Education. He is the Principal Investigator of a RASTA Research Grant and the developer of SignBridge AI, an AI-powered real-time sign language–speech translation system for inclusive education. Dr. Mahmood welcomes national and international research collaborations, joint publications, grant applications, and student supervision.
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1. Mahmood Waqas, Ros Aziah Mohd Rashid, Mohd Sofian Omar Fauzee, Ediyanto Ediyanto, Zuraini Ahmad, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim. 2026. “Preliminary Evaluation of the Lipid-Modulating Potential of Aqueous Orthosiphon stamineus Leaf Extract in Female Rats Fed a Cholesterol-Rich Diet.” Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research 0. https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v10i9.38
2. Mohd Muslim Md Zalli, Beranda Yii Ping Jin, Hasrul Hosshan, Mohd Ridhuan Mohd Jamil, Abdul Rahim Razalli, Noor Insyiraah Abu Bakar, Waqas Mahmood. 2026. “Examining Early Intervention Models for Children with Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review.” International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences 0. https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.07.016
3. Fauzee, Mohd Sofian Omar and Al-Zu’bi, Mohammad Ahmad Abdelaziz and Al-Mseidin, Kholoud Imhammad Meqbel and Singh, Daljit Singh Gurbaksh and Habibie, Akhmad and Al-Mawadieh, Reda S.M. and Mahmood, Waqas and Rashidah M.S., Fatimah Noor and Abdullah, Muhamm. 2026. “Mapping Student Learning Motivation Research Trends (2000–2024): A Bibliometric Analysis Advancing SDG 4 and SDG 10 in Education.” Eurasian Society of Educational Research 15. 10.12973/eu-jer.15.2.375
4. Ashfaq, Dr. Muhammad Shahzad. 2025. “Exploring The Mediating Role Of Emotional Intelligence In The Relationship Between Psychological Well-Being And Academic Achievement Among Pakistani University Students.” Elsevier BV 32. 10.2139/ssrn.5612530
5. Ashfaq, Dr. Muhammad Shahzad. 2025. “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Professoriate: A Study of the Impact of AI on Faculty Roles and Responsibilities.” Elsevier BV 0. 10.2139/SSRN.5704902
6. Waqas Mahmood and Ismail, Siti Noor and Mohd Norakmar Omar. 2024. “Mediating Role Of School Climate And Job Satisfaction In Total Quality Management And School Performance.” UUM Press 21. 10.32890/mjli2024.21.2.5
Research and Development Projects
1. Modernizing Digital Inclusive Education For Hearing-Impaired Learners: Empowering Students With Entrepreneurial And Future Ready Skills In Pakistan
With: The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur (2025-04 - 2026-05)
Principal Investigator of a competitive research grant awarded under the RASTA (Research for Social Transformation and Advancement) program. The project focuses on improving educational quality, promoting inclusive learning environments, and supporting evidence-based educational policymaking in Pakistan.
2. The Impact of School Climate on Student Motivation and Learning Strategies (MSLQ) in Elite MARA Boarding Schools in Kelantan and Kedah, Malaysia
With: INTI International University, Malaysia (2024-09 - 2026-02)
Co-researcher in the INTI Seed Grant Phase 1/2024 research project entitled “The Impact of School Climate on Student Motivation and Learning Strategies (MSLQ) in Elite MARA Boarding Schools in Kelantan and Kedah, Malaysia.” The project was funded by INTI International University, Malaysia, with an approved grant of RM 5,000 and a project duration of up to 18 months, commencing on 2 September 2024. The research examines the relationship between school climate, student motivation, and learning strategies among students in selected MARA boarding schools in Kelantan and Kedah, Malaysia. Grant Reference No.: INTI-FELA-01-04-2024.
3. Early Intervention and Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities: Research Collaboration under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
With: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia (2024-02 - 2026-05)
International Research Collaborator in a Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) research project funded by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), Malaysia, and hosted by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia. The collaboration involves scholarly and research activities related to early intervention, children with disabilities, inclusive education, and disability-related educational research. Contributions include academic collaboration, participation in research activities, and support for the preparation and dissemination of research outputs.Grant Reference: FRGS/1/2024/SS10/UPSI/02/4. Grant/Vote No.: 2024-0077-106-02. Approved Grant Amount: RM 8,188.00.
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
