UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
UMT.EDU.PK

Faculty Profile

Dr Ahmad Raza

Associate Professor, HEC Approved PhD Supervisor

School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Department of Sociology

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Biography

With over 37 years of diverse experience in teaching, administration, and research, Ahmad Raza is a dedicated PhD social scientist with a profound commitment to advancing the academic landscape. His journey encompasses a rich blend of interdisciplinary knowledge and a robust academic portfolio, characterized by an H-Index of 6, an Impact Factor of 12, and over 160 citations. His prolific contributions include more than 40 publications in both international and national journals, two books, and one book chapter. His nine years of post-PhD experience have been particularly enriching, allowing him to hone his expertise and contribute meaningfully to the field of sociology. His research endeavors have always been driven by a commitment to societal welfare and the advancement of knowledge. By focusing on critical social issues, his work has provided valuable insights into the dynamics of social behavior, cultural norms, and institutional structures.

Interest Areas

  • • Climate Change
  • • Sociology of Development
  • • Cultural Epistemology
  • • Sociology of Culture
  • • Sociology of Globalization
  • • Anthropology
  • • Computational Social Sciences
  • • Qualitative Inquiry & Grounded Theory
  • • Sociology of Leadership and Organization
  • • Organizational Theory
  • • Environmentalism
  • • Social Thought & Sociology Theory
  • • Economic Sociology

Professional Experience

Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
University of Management and Technology Associate Professor 17-07-2021 Present
University of Management and Technology Assistant Professor 01-11-2019 17-07-2021
University of Management and Technology Research Fellow 01-12-2007 31-10-2019
University of Management and Technology Senior Research Associate 18-02-2004 30-11-2007

Selected Publications (Impact Factor)

Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Culture, cognition and knowledge-based development Journal of Knowledge Management 2.551 2006
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) The social management of embodied knowledge in a knowledge community Journal of Knowledge Management 2.551 2007
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR The social democratization of knowledge: some critical reflections on e‐learning Journal for Multicultural Education 0.320 2007
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Knowledge democracy and the implications to information access Journal for Multicultural Education 0.320 2008
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Perceptions of MBA students towards learning climate for managerial knowledge: A study of business school in Lahore Journal of Multicultural Education 0.320 2010
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Gender gap in Pakistan: a socio‐demographic analysis International Journal of Social Economics 0.480 2010
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Learning in plural cultural context: Methodological framework for multiple pedagogic practices", Journal for Multicultural Education Journal for Multicultural Education 0.320 2014
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Contextualizing poverty and culture; towards a social economy of community centered knowledge-based development International Journal of Social Economics 0.480 2016
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Oswald Spengler and Muhammad Iqbal: Towards a Comparative Discourse on Cultural Theory The Iqbal Review 0.000 2021
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Social Context of Post Cesarean Stress Management by Young Mothers in Lahore Pakistan Journal of Social Research 0.000 2022
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Relationship between self-efficacy and job performance with moderating role of age: A study of Police Stations in Lahore Business Review, IBA Karachi 0.000 2022
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) The Implications of Liberal Feminism of Pakistani Society Journal of Gender and Social Issues 0.000 2022
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Women and Climate change Pakistan Journal of Social Research 0.000 2022
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Understanding Social and Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence Pakistan Journal of Social Research 0.000 2022
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) The Discourse on Actor Network Theory Journal of Policy Research 0.000 2023
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Discourse on the Durkheimian Tradition in Political Sociology Journal of Policy Research 0.000 2023

Educational Qualifications

Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
PhD Sociology University of Punjab Pakistan
MPhil Iqbal Studies Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Pakitan

Academic Positions

Position Start Date End Date
Associate Professor 17-07-2021 Present
Assistant Professor 01-11-2019 17-07-2021
Research Fellow 01-12-2007 31-10-2019
Senior Research Associate 18-02-2004 30-11-2007

Achievements

  • • UMT Long Service Award, 2021
  • • UMT 10 Year Excellence Award, 2014
  • • Referee International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Emerald U.K.
  • • Referee International Journal of Organizational Analysis. Emerald U.K.
  • • Referee Multicultural Education and Technology Journal, Emerald U.K
  • • HEC Research Grant, 2007 (with HEC Professor Dr. Ashraf Khan Kiyani)

Professional Memberships

  • • Member Royal Institute of Philosophy London
  • • Member Mind Association, Oxford.
  • • Member Iqbal Academy, Lahore.
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