Associate Professor, Sohar University Oman, Oman
Dr. Irfan Saleem is an esteemed academic with a wealth of experience in teaching, research, and administration across Gulf, Asian, and European institutions. A specialist in case study methodology, he has garnered accolades, including awards from the Emerald Case Study Writing Competition. His contributions extend to industry consultation and conducting webinars for Emerald Publishing and various research institutes. 📚🌍
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Education
Dr. Saleem holds a PhD from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France (2013-16), an MS in Management from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Pakistan (2006-08), and an MBA from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan (2003-05). He is currently enrolled in an MS in Artificial Intelligence at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany. 🎓🇫🇷🇵🇰🇩🇪
Experience
Dr. Saleem is currently an Assistant/Associate Professor at Sohar University, Oman, where he also serves as the Faculty Research Coordinator and CED Member. His previous roles include Lecturer/Assistant Professor and Director of the BBA Program at UCP Business School Lahore, Deputy Registrar at KCW Lahore, Project Manager at IST Islamabad, and Program Officer at COMSATS University Islamabad. 🏫🗂️
Research Interests
Dr. Saleem’s research interests span Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Frugal Innovation, Family SMEs, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and Organisational Behaviour. He collaborates with institutions like THM University of Applied Sciences, Sorbonne Business School, IU International University, and Prince Sultan University. 💡🔬
Awards
Dr. Saleem has received numerous awards, including prizes from the Emerald Case Study Writing Competition, underscoring his prowess in case study research and academic excellence. 🏆📜
Publications Top Notes
Dr. Saleem has published extensively in ranked journals. His notable works include:
Performance Appraisal in a Public Sector Firm: Testing Organisational Justice Theory in an Emerging Market (2025, International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets, Scopus).
Linking Leader’s Avoidant Behavior to Counterproductive Work Behaviour: A Mediated Moderated Model (2023, Russian Psychological Journal).
The Interest Rate-Exchange Rate Nexus in China (2023, Economic Horizons Journal, Scopus).
When do Family Brand Personalities Lead to Brand Loyalty? (2021, Global Business and Organizational Excellence, Scopus).
Beyond Diversity: Why Inclusion is Imperative for Boards to Promote Sustainability among Agile Non-Profit Organisations? (2021, International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, Scopus). 📑📰