Dr. Omer Mehmood earned his MS leading to Ph.D. from the prestigious SKK Business School, South Korea—ranked among Asia’s top 10 business schools. With his extensive experience in leading academic and industrial organizations both at home and abroad, he has honed a unique blend of academic excellence and practical expertise. He has been working in the teaching profession since 2013, leveraging his diverse background in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship.
His distinguished career, spanning Quaid-i-Azam University, University of Haripur, and International Islamic University, has enabled him to become a dynamic academician excelling in teaching, counselling, and cutting-edge research. His dedication toward skill transformation is evident in his organization of numerous high-impact workshops, seminars, and research training sessions for MS and Ph.D. students, significantly enhancing the academic landscape and empowering students and scholars alike. In addition to his academic achievements, he has held key administrative roles, driving innovation and fostering institutional growth. He served as Academic In-Charge of the Department and a GRC member (2023-24) at IIUI, and as a Member of the Program Committee for MPhil (2022-2023) and the re-accreditation committee for NBEAC at UOH.
His research area encompasses corporate investment efficiencies, earnings and governance, investor protection, share repurchases, and sustainable financial development, with his work published in renowned international journals. He is currently working on disruptive financial technologies such as blockchain and DeFi, alongside emerging trends in similar areas.