Dr. Riaz Ahmed
Last updated on November 11th, 2024
| Personal Information | ||
| Campus | Islamabad |  |
| School | Bahria Business School | |
| Department | Management Studies | |
| Designation | Sr. Professor / HOD | |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Riaz Ahmed | |
| rahmed.buic@bahria.edu.pk | ||
| Phone (Office EXT) | +92-51-9260002 Ext 1523 | |
| Research Area | Leadership, Management, Project Management, Top Management, Leadership Competencies | |
| Number of Publications | Journals = 35 Books / Chapters = 03 Conferences = 17 |
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| Qualification | |||
| Degree | Passing Year | Majors | University |
| Post Doctorate | 2021 | Project Management | London South Bank University, UK |
| PhD (Management) | 2014 | Project Management | University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia |
| PMP | 2010 | Project Management | Project Management Institute, USA |
| Awards |
| 1- Best Faculty Researcher Award for the Year 2019 from Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
| 2- Best Faculty Researcher Award for the Year 2017 from Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
| 3- Best Faculty Researcher Award for the Year 2016 from Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. |
| 4- Best Postgraduate Students Award from University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia. |
| Teaching Experience | |||
| Designation | From | To | Organization |
| Head of Department (Project Management & Supply Chain Management) |
2 Oct 2024 | To Date | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Head of Department (Management Studies) |
05 March 2024 | 01 October 2024 | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Senior Professor | July 2023 | To Date | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Professor | July 2021 | June 2023 | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Director Post Graduate Program | April 2021 | August 2022 | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Visiting Fellow | July 2020 | To Date | School of Engineering London, South Bank University, UK |
| Director Academics | February 2020 | April 2021 | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Senior Associate Professor | July 2019 | June 2021 | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Director Post Graduate Programs | January 2018 | February 2020 | Bahria University |
| Associate Professor | July 2017 | June 2019 | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Senior Assistant Professor | Aug 2015 | June 2017 | Bahria University Islamabad |
| Assistant Registrar/Assistant Professor | Dec 2011 | Aug 2015 | COMSATS University, Islamabad |
| Lecturer/Manager Operations & Planning | Sep 2009 | Oct 2011 | University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore |
| Project Manager / Assistant Registrar | Sep 2004 | Sep 2009 | COMSATS University, Islamabad |
| Coordination/ Liaison | Feb 2000 | Sep 2004 | NUST Business School |
| Journal Publications |
| 1. Ahmed, R., & Philbin, S. P. (2024). Moving beyond myths and realities: impact of the 5C’s strategies on the internationalization of higher education in the context of COVID-19. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 48(2); 1-17. |
| 2. Ahmed, R., Khan, A. A. & Philbin, S. P. (2024). Unveiling the power of shared leadership in project realms: A synergy of planning, knowledge, cohesion, and trust. International Journal of Business Process Integration and Management, 11(4); 1-18. |
| 3. Ahmed, R., Philbin, S. P., & Paracha, O. S. (2023). Investigating the Impact of Task-Oriented, Relationship-Oriented, and Innovation-Oriented Leadership Competencies on Project Success in Pakistan: A Moderated Model of Multi-Dimensional Senior Management Support. Engineering Management Journal, 35(2), 1-24. |
| 4. Ahmed, R., & Jawad, M. (2022). Avoiding or disregarding: Exploring the relationship between scope creep, project complexity, and the success of construction projects. Project Leadership and Society, 4(1), 1-11. |
| 5. Ahmed, R; Shaheen, S; Philbin, S.P. (2022). The Role of Big Data Analytics and Decision-Making in Achieving Project Success. Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, Vol (65), Issue (Jul-Sep), pp. 1-14. |
| 6. Ahmed, R., & Philbin, S. P. (2022). It takes more than the project manager: The importance of senior management support for successful social sectors projects. Project Leadership and Society, 3(1), 1-14. |
| 7. Mahmood, Q. U. A., Ahmed, R., & Philbin, S. (2022). The moderating effect of big data analytics on green human resource management and organizational performance. International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management. 17(1), 1-13. |
| 8. Ahmed, R., Khan, I. Q., & Philbin, S. P. (2022). Mediating Role of Switch Leadership Between Dynamic Work Environment and Project Success. International Journal of Information Technology Project Management (IJITPM), 13(1), 1-19. |
| 9. Ahmed, R., Q. A., and Lodhi, K. M., (2021). Effect of Managerial Competencies on the Success of IT and Telecommunication Project in Public Sector. Journal of Project Management Practice. Vol 1(2), 17-33. |
| 10. Ahmed, R., Rafiq, A., and Philbin, S. P. (2021). Cross-Functional Integration between Organizational Structure and the New Product Development Process. Organization Development Journal. 39(4): 63-78. |
| 11. Khan, C. B. A., Ahmed, R., & Anantatmula, V. S. (2021). Linking Complexity Leadership Functions to Entrepreneurial Organization: Evidence from Telecommunication Sector. Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship, 9(2), 52-67. |
| 12. Butt, H. D., Aijaz, U., & Ahmed, R. (2021). Development of Integrated SEZs as Stimulus to Economic Growth. Pakistan Journal of International Affairs, 4(2): 198-212. |
| 11. Ahmed, R., Khan, I. Q., and Philbin, S. P. (2021). Mediating Role of Switch Leadership between Dynamic Work Environment and Project Success. International Journal of Information Technology Project Management. Vol 13(1), 1-17. |
| 12. Ahmed, R., Hussain, A., and Philbin, S. P. (2021). Moderating Effect of Senior Management Support on the Relationship between Schedule Delay Factors and Project Performance. Engineering Management Journal. Vol 33(3): 1-16. |
| 13. Ahmed, R., & Lodhi, K. M., (2021). Do Project Managers’ Emotional Leadership Competencies Affect the Success of Public Sector Projects in Pakistan? International Journal of Information Technology Project Management. Vol 12(2), 83-98. |
| 14. Ahmed, R., Philbin, S. P., and Cheema, F. A., (2021). Systematic Literature Review of Project Manager’s Leadership Competencies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 28(1), 1-30. |
| 15. Ali, M. I., Ahmed, R., Anzak, S., and Mufti, S. (2020). Identifying Critical Success Factors of HEC Scholarship Projects: A Qualitative Study. IBT Journal of Business Studies. Vol 16(2): 14-37. |
| 16. Butt, H. D., Ahmed, R., and Ahmed I. (2020). Transformational Leadership is Shaping the Research & Development Culture of Pakistani Universities: A Case Analysis, International Review of Business and Management Research, 9 (4), 282-292. |
| 17. Ahmed, R., Munir, R., and Sameer, M, (2020). Impact of Supply Chain Integration on Firm Performance: Evidence from Manufacturing of Sector of Pakistan. International Journal of Management. 11(8), 20-30. |
| 18. Faisal, A., Ahmad, M.S., Thurasamy, R., Ahmed, R. (2019), Health Practitioners interaction with Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives: Impact on Prescription Behaviour. Community Mental Health Journal, 56(3), 456-463. |
| 19. Khan, B. A., & Ahmed, R. (2019), Organizational Culture and Entrepreneurial Orientation: Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership, Business & Economic Review. 11(4), 1-30. |
| 20. Ali, M. I., & Ahmed, R. (2019). Identifying Sustainability Strategies for Public Sector Projects of Developing Countries. Global Management Journal for Academic & Corporate Studies, 9(2), 152-164. |
| 21. Ali, M. I., Ishfaq, U., & Ahmed, R. (2018). Impact of QEC Leaders’ Intellectual Competencies on Quality Enhancement of Higher Education Institutions. Global Social Sciences Review, 3(1), 263-278. |
| 22. Ali, M. I., Ahmed, R., & Israr, S. (2018). Behaviors of Top Management for Successful HRD Projects: A Qualitative Study. Global Management Journal for Academic & Corporate Studies, 8(2), 110-117. |
| 23. Ahmed, R., and Anantatmula, V. S., (2017). Empirical Study on Project Manager’s Leadership Competencies and Project Performance. Engineering Management Journal, Vol. 34(3): 1-18. |
| 24. Ahmed, R., and bin Mohamad, N. A., (2017). Development and Validation of an Instrument for Multidimensional Top Management Support, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 66(7). 1-38. |
| 25. Ahmed, R & Rafat, K. F., (2017). Empirical Study on Causes of Project Delays. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Social, Behavioral, Educational, Economic, Business and Industrial Engineering, 11(1), 160-168. |
| 26. Ahmed, R., (2017). Risk Mitigation Strategies in Innovative Projects, In Key Issues for Management of Innovative Projects. (pp. 1-19). INTECH, Croatia – EUROPEAN UNION. |
| 27. Ahmed, R., & Azmi bin Mohamad, N. (2016). Exploring the Relationship Between Multi-Dimensional Top Management Support and Project Success: An International Study. Engineering Management Journal,28(1), 54-67. |
| 28. Ahmed, R., & bin Mohamad, N. A. (2016). Differentiating between Leadership Competencies and Styles: A Critical Review in Project Management Perspective. International Journal of Information Technology Project Management,7(1), 58-71. |
| 29. Ahmed, R., Mohamad, N. A. B., & Ahmad, M. S. (2016). Effect of multidimensional top management support on project success: an empirical investigation. Quality & Quantity, 50(1), 151-176. |
| 30. Ahmed, R. and bin Mohamad, N. A. (2014). Mapping Project Manager’s Leadership Competencies and Styles to Project Success: A Theoretical Framework. The Journal of Modern Project Management. 2(2) |
| 31. Ahmed, R. and bin Mohamad, N. A. (2014). Performance of Projects in Public Sector of Pakistan: Developing a Framework for Future Challenges. Serbian Project Management Journal. 4(1). |
| 32. Ahmed, R., Azmi, N. and Masood, M. T. (2013). The Essence of Project Leadership is Significant to Project Management. Research Journal of Recent Sciences. 2(5), 44-48. |
| 33. Ahmed, R., Azmi, N., Masood, M. T., Tahir, M. and Ahmad, M. S. (2013). What Does Project Leadership Really Do? International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research. 4(1), 1-8. |
| 34. Ahmed, R., Masood, M. T. and Azmi, N. (2013). Leadership is Vital for Project Managers to Achieve Project Efficacy. Research Journal of Recent Sciences. 2(6), 99-102. |
| 35. Ahmed, R. (2013). Qualities of Project Manager? PMI RABTA. Quarterly (Jun-Sep), Pakistan. |
| Book & Chapters |
| 1. Ahmed, R. (2023). Project Performance Measure and Metrics. In “Research Handbook on Project Performance”. (pp. 11-22) Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, United Kingdom </td |
| 2. Ahmed, R. (2018). Leadership Competencies Affecting Projects in Organization. In “Organizational Culture”. INTECH Open Limited, United Kingdom, 1-22. |
| 3. Ahmed, R. (2017). Risk Mitigation Strategies in Innovative Projects. In Key Issues for Management of Innovative Projects. INTECH Open Limited, United Kingdom, 83-100. |
| International Conferences |
| 1. Ahmed, R. (2019). Impact of Stakeholder Attributes and Cultural Aspect on Project Performance, International Conference on Information Management, Engineering & Technology, Wireless Communication, and Environmental Science, Istanbul, Turkey held on 14-15 September 2019. |
| 2. Ahmed, R. (2019). Project Collaboration Qualities and Project Success: Moderating Effect of Knowledge Integration Capability. 2nd International Instructional Technologies in Engineering Education Conference, Izmir, Turkey held 12-13 September 2019. |
| 3. Ahmed, R. (2019). The Role of Green Supply Chain Practices in Improving Performance of Organization, International Conference on Science, Social Sciences and Economics by ACADEMICS WORLD, Istanbul, Tukey held on 09-10 June 2019. |
| 4. Ahmed, R. (2019). Customer’s Perception about Good and Bad Packaging: An Empirical Investigation, SSERS International Conference on RAME, held in Netherland on 29-30 June 2019. |
| 5. Ahmed, R. (2019). Impact of Green Supply Chain Practices on Organizational Performance: A study of Fast Food Restaurants, 26th International Annual Conference organized by American Society for Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS), Nevada, USA on 09-12 March 2019. |
| 6. Ahmed, R. (2018). Impact of Supply Chain Integration on Firm Performance: Evidence from Manufacturing Sector of Pakistan, 4th Asia International Conference held at Langkawi, Malaysia, on 08-09 December 2018. |
| 7. Ahmed, R. (2018). Exploring Relationship between Emotional Competencies and Project Success: Evidence from Social Sector Projects, International Annual Conference organized by AUSSRE SHSS-2018 at Rydges Camperdown, Sydney, Australia on 23-24 March 2018. |
| 8. Ahmed, R. (2018), Significance of Emotional Competencies in Public Sector Projects, 25th International Annual Conference organized by American Society for Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS), Nevada, USA on 15-18 March 2018. |
| 9. Rafat, K. F., and Ahmed, R. (2017). Empirical Study on Causes of Project Delays. 19th International Conference on Project Management and Industrial Engineering, held on 30-31 January 2017 at Dubai, UAE. |
| 10. Ahmed, R. (2017). Significance of Communication and Project Management Processes in Public Sector Projects, 4th International Annual Conference on Law, Business, Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibilities (LBMCSR-2017) organized by International Centre of Excellence in Education, Business and Management at Bangkok, Thailand on 12-14 June 2017. |
| 11. Ahmed, R. (2017). Impact of Project Manager’s Intellectual Competencies on Project Success . 24th International Annual Conference organized by American Society for Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS) at Golden Nuggets, Nevada, USA on 23-26 March 2017. |
| 12. Ahmed, R. (2016). Top Management Support and Project Performance: A Study of Public Sector Projects, 37th International Annual Conference (IAC) 2016 organized by American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) at Concord, North Carolina, USA on 26-29 October 2016. |
| 13. “International Conference on Islamic Leadership”, June 18-19, 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
| 14. “International Conference JB Towards World City by 2020”, June 25-26, 2014. |
| 15. “World Bank Talk 2014”, July 01, 2014. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia |
| 16. “The 3Cs for Confidence PGs: Critical, Creative & Constructive”, May 29, 2014. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. |
| 17. “Team Synergy 2”, June 20-21, 2014. Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia. |
| International Trainings |
| 1. Training Course on “Access and Equity in Higher Education Capacity Building” at University of Edinburgh, UK organized by Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) on 24-27 November 2019. |
| 2. Training Course on “Belt and Road Initiative” People-to-People Exchange – 2019” organized by Chinese Trade Union on 08-12 October 2019 at Beijing, China. |
| 3. Training Program on “2017 Vocational Education for Officials from South Asia” organized by Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11-21 October 2017 at Tianjin University, Tianjin, China. |