Dr. Hamood Ur Rahman

About

Dr. Hamood has a distinguished academic and professional background, with a Doctorate (PhD) in Electrical Engineering from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia, and MBA from Karachi Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET).
An accomplished Innovative Strategist, Academic Leader, Researcher, and Higher Education Transformation Expert with over 35+ years of distinguished experience in steering impactful research and innovation (R&I) initiatives. Adept at developing and implementing strategic R&I frameworks, enhancing institutional research capacity, and fostering academia-industry collaboration to drive sustainable growth.
Demonstrated expertise in establishing next-generation research centers, R&I strategic frameworks, innovation portals, high-impact performance dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making and sustainable institutional growth. A trusted advisor in accelerating the commercialization of research and nurturing innovation driven ecosystems. Passionate about aligning curriculum with evolving research trends and mentoring the next generation of scholars and researchers. Adept at managing strategic partnerships to achieve long-term organizational objectives.
Proven expertise in business process reengineering, digital transformation, and strategic roadmap design, with a strong focus on aligning research capabilities with national and global priorities.
An accomplished academician with 56+ publications, including a book chapter, and a widely respected invited speaker at global academic and policy forums. Known for managing strategic partnerships and enabling business process reengineering through advanced data analytics and digital tools. Committed to fostering a culture of research excellence, innovation and transformational leadership in frontiers of higher education.

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