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Dr. Waseem Ul Hameed
  • Dr. Waseem Ul Hameed

  • Assistant Professor
    PhD
  • waseemulhameed@iub.edu.pk waseemulhameed@gmail.com

Profile Summary

I am an academic, researcher, editor, and research leader with expertise in finance & banking, FinTech, Islamic finance, metaverse finance, microfinance, open innovation, tourism, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and sustainability. My research is driven by a commitment to addressing contemporary business and societal challenges through rigorous empirical investigation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

My scholarly contributions include more than 100 research publications, including 50 articles in Scopus-indexed journals and 25 publications in Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) journals, with several appearing in leading Q1, ABS, and ABDC-ranked journals. My work has received more than 4,400 citations and achieved an H-index of 40, reflecting its international impact and recognition. My publications comprise 24 articles in HEC "W" category journals, 32 in HEC "X" category journals, and 21 in HEC "Y" category journals, reflecting consistent contributions to nationally recognized, high-quality research outlets. I have also authored 07 book chapters and continue to contribute to advancing knowledge through high-quality research and scholarly collaboration.

As a dedicated research mentor, I have successfully supervised 07 Ph.D. scholars and more than 30 Master's students, while continuing to guide postgraduate researchers in developing impactful and publishable research. My methodological expertise includes quantitative research, and advanced data analysis using RStudio, SmartPLS and AMOS.

I actively contribute to the global academic community through editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the Business Review of Digital Revolution (BRDR) and the Journal of Metaverse Business Designs (JMBD), and as Managing Editor of the Journal of Banking and Social Equity (JBSE) and the Asian Bulletin of Contemporary Issues in Economics and Finance (ABCIEF). I am also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Research Rise (UK), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting academic excellence, research development, scholarly publishing, and international collaboration.

My mission is to empower researchers, foster innovation, uphold academic integrity, and contribute to sustainable development by producing impactful research, mentoring future scholars, and strengthening global knowledge exchange

Qualifications

DegreeBoard/UniversityYear of Passing
PhDUniversity of Utara Malaysia2019-06-19
M.PhilNCBA&E 2016-02-24
BS (Commerce)Islamia University, Bahawalpur2012-12-18
FSc Pre-EnggBoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Bahawalpur2008-01-01
SSCBoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Bahawalpur2006-01-01

Experience

Assistant ProfessorThe Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Relationship Manager United Bank Limited (UBL)

Publications

Reconfiguring higher education for digital transformation through artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial education in developing sustainable marketing capabilities
When the match is right: how influencer–brand–follower congruence drives travel purchase behavior
An Assessment on the Role of Social Media on Financial Performance of Islamic Banking System Through Religious Values, Professionalism, and Trust. In El Khoury, R. (Ed.), Business Models of the Future
Financial sustainability and the integration of metaverse finance, fintech innovation, green capacity, digital innovation and digital marketing
Board Independence and Financial Reporting Quality: Unpacking the Governance–Audit Nexus in Financial Institutions
Decoding Governance Effectiveness: How Board Expertise and Internal Audit Quality Shape Financial Reporting
Policy and Regulatory Constraints in the Approval Criteria for Establishing Private Sector Universities in Pakistan
Smart insights, stronger performance: Leveraging business intelligence and dynamic capabilities in tourism and hospitality
ESG and Financial Performance: The Mediating Role of Risk Management and the Moderating Effect of Board Independence and Audit Committees
Integrating fintech in natural resource management: Assessing the EKC hypothesis for sustainable development in E7 countries
The Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Performance on Dividend Policy and Economic Outcomes of Pakistani Firms: A Survey-based Research
Exploring the effects of service innovation ambidexterity on service design in the tourism and hospitality industry
Exploring the Role of Islamic FinTech Innovation Trialability and Compatibility in Enhancing Islamic Financial Inclusion: A Data-driven Approach
Green human resource management: a need of time and a sustainable solution for organizations and environment
Systematic Review of Studies Using Utaut and Utaut2 to Explore the Factors Affecting Adoption of Mobile Banking
Strategic management of natural resources through human, technological, and institutional resources: Sustainable curing the resource curse
Handling the mishandling: Resolving the resource curse through effective utilization of available natural resources and claiming sustainable development
Green Behaviors and Innovations: A Green HRM Perspective to Move from Traditional to Sustainable Environmental Performance
Integrating Business and Market Intelligence to Expedite Service Responsiveness: Evidence from Malaysia
Women Entrepreneurs and Microfinance Institutions: A Way to Create New Ventures. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Microfinance Services and Roles in Social Progress
Entrepreneurial finance and risk mitigation in Islamic and conventional banks: evidence from Pakistan
International Students’ Nostalgic Behaviour towards the Purchase of Products and Services
Successful knowledge transfer through HRM practices and absorptive capacity: Empirical evidence from cross-border M&As
Exploring the Nexus of Religiosity and Trust in E-commerce: Implications for Purchase Intentions in Pakistan
The Role of Firm’s Open-Innovation Performance in Firm’s Financial Performance: A Solution to Open-Innovation Challenges Evidence from Textile Industry of Pakistan
The moderating role of sustainable development goals in reviving the economy through green initiatives
Role of corporate social responsibility, management practices, organizational behavior in social equity with mediating role of women empowerment: A study of the Islamic banking sector of South Punjab
Diabetic Emotional Burden and Post Covid-19 Health Care Services for Diabetic Patient: A New Dimension of Access to Healthcare
Patients Satisfaction With Pain Medication: A Study of Laboratory Medicine
Adoption of Sustainability Innovations and Environmental Opinion Leadership: A Way to Foster Environmental Sustainability through Diffusion of Innovation Theory
Green HRM and employee efficiency: The mediating role of employee motivation in emerging small businesses
Pharmaceutical Interventions: A Solution to Stop Smoking
Pharmaceutical interventions: A solution to stop smoking
Open innovation solution: New model in the hospitality industry
Contribution of Social Media towards Corporate Financial Performance: Mediating Role of CSR Communication Factors
Impact of organizational characteristics on employees’ entrepreneurial orientation with mediating role of knowledge process capabilities and moderating role of psychological factors in the era of COVID-19
The role of open innovation, hotel service quality and marketing strategy in hotel business performance
How self-gratification and social values shape revisit intention and customer loyalty of Airbnb customers
Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Way Forward to Technological Revolution, Disruptive Innovation, and Their Effects on Employees. In E. Abe (Ed.), Future of Work, Work-Family Satisfaction, and Employee Well-Being in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Challenges Faced by Women Leaders in Higher Education During Global Crises and Effectiveness of Their Decisions and Strategies. In H. Schnackenberg & D. Simard (Eds.), Women and Leadership in Higher Education During Global Crises
Challenges to Libraries During a Health Crisis and a Way Forward to Deal With These Challenges. In B. Holland (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Library Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
INTRINSIC CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND FIRM’S CASH HOLDINGS IN PAKISTAN
Customer Engagement: Theoretical Framework, Reviewing, and Cataloguing. In S. Nagaraj (Ed.), Insights, Innovation, and Analytics for Optimal Customer Engagement
Employee Voice Determinants and Organizational Innovation: Does the Role of Senior Manager Matter?
OPEN-INNOVATION AND OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE PROJECTS: CHALLENGES AND ROLE OF FINANCIAL CONSTRAINT
The Role of Digital Learning toward Students' Satisfaction and University Brand Image at Educational Institutes of Pakistan: A Post-Effect of COVID-19
Relationships between external knowledge, internal innovation, firms' open innovation performance, service innovation and business performance in the Pakistani hotel industry
Determinants of Micro-Enterprise Success through Microfinance Institutions: A Capital Mix and Previous Work Experience
Effect of Enterprise Risk Management System and Implementation Problem on Financial Performance: An Empirical Evidence from Malaysian Listed Firms
Open Innovation Challenges and Coopetition-Based Open-Innovation Empirical Evidence From Malaysia. In P. Ordoñez de Pablos, X. Zhang, & K. Chui (Eds.), Innovative Management and Business Practices in Asia
Environmental disaster and women self-sustainability—A survey study on microfinance female clientele in Pakistan
Antecedents Of Job Stress And Its Impact On Nurse’s Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intention In Public And Private Hospitals Of Punjab Pakistan
Coopetition-Based Open-Innovation and Innovation Performance: Role of Trust and Dependency Evidence from Malaysian High-Tech SMEs
Open Innovation Challenges: Empirical Evidence from Malaysian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME's)
Zakat Compliance Intention among Self-Employed People: Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan
Online Tax System (OTS) in Pakistan: The role of Tax Service Quality (TSQ) and Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Factors effecting Employee Loyalty through Mediating role of Employee Engagement: Evidence from PROTON Automotive Industry, Malaysia
The Effect of Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) on Microenterprise Success in Sabah State Malaysia
Does Knowledge Management Expedite SMEs Performance through Organizational Innovation? An Empirical Evidence from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
The Moderating Role of Malaysian Government in Microcredit Organization and Quality of Women Self-Sustainability
Successful Entrepreneurial Process as Contributor towards Business Performance in Banking: Moderating Role of Passion for Inventing
Nurses’ Job Satisfaction is Burned out by their Leaders and Stress
Determinants of Firm’s open innovation performance and the role of R & D department: an empirical evidence from Malaysian SME’s
Influence of Industry 4.0 on the Production and Service Sectors in Pakistan: Evidence from Textile and Logistics Industries
The contributing factors towards e-logistic customer satisfaction: a mediating role of information technology
Remedies of low performance among Pakistani e-logistic companies: The role of firm's IT capability and information communication technology (ICT)
A prospective study of factors that lead to invest in mutual funds: A mediating role of investor’s perception
The Influence of behavioural biases on Investment Decision Making: A Moderating Role of Religiosity among Pakistani Investors
Performance Indicators of E-Logistic System with mediating role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Determinants of E-Logistic Customer Satisfaction: A Mediating Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Antecedents of Sustainable Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives in Pakistan and Outcomes: Collaboration between Quadruple Helix Sectors
The Effect of Integration between Audit and Leadership on Supply Chain Performance: Evidence from UK Based Supply Chain Companies
The Role of Distribution Channels and Educational Level towards Insurance Awareness among the General Public

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