Introduction:

DR. ASIF IQBAL

Chairperson Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS)

Associate Professor of Education

HEC-Approved Supervisor

University of Education Lahore, Faisalabad Campus, Pakistan

Asif.iqbal@ue.edu.pk

 EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Distinguished academic leader and researcher with 20+ years of experience in higher education, academic administration, postgraduate supervision, teacher education, and institutional development. Recognised for advancing research capacity, evidence-based educational practices, quality enhancement, and student-centred learning through impactful scholarship and academic leadership.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

·       80+ research publications in national and international journals

·       Supervised 7 PhD scholars, 60+ MPhil dissertations, and 100+ MPhil/BS research projects

·       Google Scholar: 773 citations | h-index 13 | i10-index 18

·       HEC-approved Research Supervisor

·       Member of BOS for more than 8 Universities

CURRENT ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
• Chairperson, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS), University of Education, Lahore
• Associate Professor of Education, University of Education, Faisalabad Campus
• Coordinator, STEAM Education, University of Education, Faisalabad Campus

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2021–Present: Associate Professor of Education (BPS-20), University of Education, Lahore
2016–2021: Assistant Professor of Education (BPS-19), University of Education, Lahore
2012–2016: Assistant Professor of Education (BPS-19), Government College University Faisalabad
2005–2012: Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab
CORE EXPERTISE

Educational Leadership & Management | Teacher Education | Research Design & SPSS Analysis | Assessment and Evaluation | Higher Education Quality | Academic Writing & APA | Online, Blended and AI-enabled Learning

RESEARCH & ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Experienced in educational management, research methodology, measurement and assessment, educational psychology, statistics, accreditation, and academic mentoring. Regular contributor as researcher, conference presenter, external examiner, and academic advisor across leading universities.
ACADEMIC VALUE PROPOSITION

Committed to strengthening higher education through rigorous research, ethical academic leadership, innovation in teaching, and meaningful learning outcomes for students and institutions.