Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Xian International University | China

Dr. Abdul Waheed is an accomplished Associate Professor with extensive expertise in management sciences, business administration, and human resource management. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences & Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, an MBA from the University of South Asia, Pakistan, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Punjab, Pakistan. Dr. Waheed has held academic and research positions at renowned institutions, including Xian International University, Jiangsu University, Beaconhouse International College, and Northwestern Polytechnical University, where he contributed to teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring students while advancing research initiatives. His research interests focus on organizational change, sustainability, environmental performance, reverse logistics, resource commitment, and organizational learning capabilities, leading to numerous publications in high-impact journals (SSCI, SCI) and prestigious conferences (EI/IEEE/ISTP). Recognized for his analytical thinking, problem-solving, statistical analysis, and technical writing, he has been awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship and Best Reviewer awards for his scholarly contributions. Dr. Waheed’s work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, fostering innovative solutions in management practices. Dedicated to academic excellence, he continues to inspire students, collaborate on research projects, and support institutional growth, making significant contributions to both the scholarly community and the broader field of management sciences.

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Featured Publications

A Waheed, A. M., Miao, X., Waheed, S., & Ahmad, N. (2019). How new HRM practices, organizational innovation, and innovative climate affect the innovation performance in the IT industry: A moderated-mediation analysis. Sustainability, 11(3), 621.

Shaheen, O. F. F., Ahmad, N., Waqas, M., & Waheed, A. (2017). Structural equation modeling (SEM) in social sciences & medical research: A guide for improved analysis. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(7), 82–95.

Ahmad, A. W., Ahmad, N., Zhu, Y., & Ibrahim, M. (2018). Development of a standard brownfield definition, guidelines, and evaluation index system for brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: The case of Pakistan. Sustainability, 10(12), 4347.

Ahmad, A. W., Ahmad, N., Zhu, Y., Shafait, Z., & Sahibzada, U. F. (2019). Critical barriers to brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: The case of Pakistan. Journal of Cleaner Production, 212, 1193–1209.

Jawad Karamat, S. K., Shurong, T., Ahmad, N., & Waheed, A. (2018). Barriers to knowledge management in the health sector of Pakistan. Sustainability, 10(11), 62.