Ali Muhammad

Dr. Ali Muhammad

Assistant Professor

Institute of Management Studies | University of Peshawar

alimohmand@uop.edu.pk
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Core Research Areas
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial BehaviorInnovation ManagementOrganizational Behavior & Work OutcomesStrategic Management & Business StrategyHuman Resource Management & Talent ManagementMarketing in digital eraand CultureCreativity & Socio‑Cultural Influences

INTRODUCTION

Ali Muhammad is an accomplished scholar with over twenty years of teaching, research, and academic leadership experience across Pakistan, the UK, and Canada. Holding a PhD from the University of Liverpool and postdoctoral training from the University of Calgary, he specializes in entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational behavior. As an HEC‑approved PhD supervisor and member of an international SCOPUS‑indexed journal’s editorial board, he has led major research projects, published widely in reputable journals, and contributed significantly to institutional development at the University of Peshawar. His career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing entrepreneurial research and mentoring future scholars.

EDUCATION

  • 2019, Post-doctorate Research in Entrepreneurship, University of Calgary, Canada 
  • 2008-12, PhD in Entrepreneurial Management, University of Liverpool, UK
  • 2006-08 M.S in Management Science, University of Agriculture Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
  • 2002-03, Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Peshawar, Pakistan
  • 1999-2002, Bachelor of Science (Honors), Management Science, Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship (June 2019 – till date)

Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, KP Pakistan

2. Postdoc Researcher  (Sep 2018 – June 2019)

Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, AB, Canada

3. Research Assistant, Grant MacEwan University, AB, Canada, (Oct 2017 – Mar 2018)

4. Research Assistant (Sept 2016 – Dec 2016)

Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, AB, Canada

5. Module Tutor  (Feb 2011 – May 2012)

University of Liverpool Management School, Liverpool University UK

7. Research Assistant  (June 2010 – July 2011)

University of Liverpool Management School, Liverpool University UK

8. Project Director ORIC (Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization), (December 2012 – December 2013)

Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, KP Pakistan

9. PhD Scholar, University of Liverpool UK, (May 2008 – June 2012)

10. Lecturer in Management Studies (BPS-18)  (Jan 2008 – May 2008)

Kohat University of Science & Technology, KP Pakistan

11. Lecturer in Management Studies (BPS-18)  (Oct 2006 – Dec 2007)

University of Science & Technology Bannu, KP Pakistan

12. Lecturer in Management Studies (BPS-17) (August 2002 – August 2006)

Quaid-e-Azam College of Commerce, University of Peshawar KP Pakistan

RESEARCH GRANTS

May 2014 – June 2016

Principal Investigator

Determining Entrepreneurial Behavior among Pashtun Tribes in KP Pakistan

Funded by National Research Program for Universities, Higher Education Commission

(Budget PKR Rs. 2.3 million)

 

June 2012 – June 2015

Principal Investigator

Antecedents of Entrepreneurial Behaviour in Turbulent Times

Sponsored by USAID and IFPRI under ‘Competitive Grants Program’ PSSP.

(Budget Fund PKR Rs. 2.0 million)

Published online as Working Paper on IFPRI Website

http://www.ifpri.org/publication/determinants-entrepreneurial-behaviour-fata-pakistan

 

January 2010 – June 2011

Research Associate

Examining Return Decisions and Opportunities for Asylum Seekers in Europe

Project of University of Liverpool Funded by ESRC UK (Est. Budget GBP. 0.2 million)

RESEARCH JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

  1. Takeed, Z., Ali, M.D., Shah, S.I., Muhammad, A. and Qiu, S. (2025), "The effect of entrepreneurial leadership on innovative work behavior: the mediating roles of creative self-efficacy and organizational learning", Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.

https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-08-2024-0326

  1. Diep Ngoc Nguyen, Zeshan Ahmad, Ali Muhammad, Belal Mahmoud AlWadi & Elaine Oon Yen Nee (2024): Hand that rocks the cradle: Impact of personality on business succession in family-owned small business, Journal of the International Council for Small Business, pp. 1-24.
  2. Ouedraogo, N., Wei, W., Muhammad, Ali. & Ouakouak, M. (2024), “Effects of Market Pressure on Organizational Innovation Performance: Mediating roles of commitment and Resource to Innovate and Manager Innovation Capability” International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 10, Issue No.  Accepted Nov 2024.
  3. Rehman, S., Muhammad, A., & Rukh, L. (2023) “Capital Structure, Global Contractions and financial Performance: Evidence from Private Firms”, Journal of Business & Tourism, Vol. 09, Issue No. 01, pp. 1-11.

https://doi.org/10.34260/jbt.v9i01.267

  1. Islam, U.; Muhammad, A.; Mansoor, R.; Hossain, M.S.; Ahmad, I.; Eldin, E.T.; Khan, J.A.; Rehman, A.U.; Shafiq, M. (2022) “Detection of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks in IOT Based Monitoring System of Banking Sector Using Machine Learning Models”. Sustainability, Vol. 14, p 8374.

https://doi.org/10.3390/su14148374

  1. Khan, S., Shah, S., & Muhammad, A. (2022). “Effect of Environment on Entrepreneurial Culture with mediating role of Opportunity Creation”, Journal of Management Research, Vol. 08, Issue No. 02, pp. 129-152.

https://jmgtr.com/newjmr1/index.php/jmr/article/view/138

  1. Muhammad, A., & Rana, A. H. (2021) “What Should I wear, local or global? An Analysis of Consumers’ Perceptions of National Versus Foreign Brands in the Garment Industry” Indian Journal of Economics and Business, Vol. 20, Issue No. 2, pp. 1081-1100.

http://www.ashwinanokha.com/resources/69.%20Local%20vs%20global%20brand%20paper.pdf 

  1. Zahid, M., Rehman, H.U., Ullah, Z., & Muhammad, A. (2021) “Sustainability and branchless banking: The development and validation of a distinct measurement scale”, Technology in Society, Vol. 67, Issue Nov. 2021, 101764.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2021.101764

  1. Rahman, H. U., Zahid, M., & Muhammad, A. (2021). Connecting integrated management system with corporate sustainability and firm performance: from the Malaysian real estate and construction industry perspective. Environment, Development and Sustainability, Vol. 24, Issue 2, pp. 1-25.

DOI: 10.1007/s10668-021-01538-2

  1. Muhammad, A., Rana, A. H., & Lashari, R. H. (2021) “Talent Management And Organizational Efficiency: Exploring The Moderating Role Of Employee Turnover Intention In The Pakistan Telecommunication Sector”, Gomal University Journal of Research, Vol. 37, Issue 2. pp. 120-133.

http://www.gujr.com.pk/index.php/GUJR/article/view/1368

  1. Muhammad, A. & Ali, M. (2021) “Effect of Organizational Politics on Work Outcomes: A Moderating Role of Political Skills”, International Review of Management & Business Research, Vol. 9, Issue 1. pp. 55-68.

URL: https://irss.academyirmbr.com/papers/1610173636.pdf

  1. Muhammad, A., Khan, J.Z., Shah, S.I. and Ali, M. (2021), "Exploring challenges and opportunities of the new social entrepreneurs: the case of indigenous musicpreneurs in KP Pakistan", Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Vol. 13 No. 5, pp. 904-921

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-03-2020-0063

  1. Muhammad, A, & Rana, A. H. (2020) “Impact of Online Customer Relationship Management (OCRM) Upon Customers Satisfaction in Post Covid-19 Scenario. A Case Analysis of Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan”, International Review of Management & Business Research, Vol. 9, Issue 4. pp. 180-195.

URL: https://irmbrjournal.com/paper_details.php?id=969

  1. Muhammad, A. & Rehman, S.U. (2020) “Impact of HR Practices on Employee Turnover and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Unfavorable Context of Universities in KP Pakistan”, International Review of Management & Business Research, Vol. 9, Issue 3. pp. 88-104.

URL: https://irmbrjournal.com/paper_details.php?id=936

  1. Muhammad, A., Shah, S. I., & Rahman, H. U. (2020) “Examining Work Outcome and Organizational Justice: The Moderating Role of Islamic Work Ethics”, International Review of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Sept, 2020, pp. 73-86.

URL: https://irss.academyirmbr.com/papers/1599212515.pdf

  1. Muhammad, A. & Makai, G. (2019) “Examining the Impacts of Celebrity Endorsement on Consumer Buying Behavior: A Gender-Based Perspective”, Journal of Business & Tourism, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 1-23

URL: https://www.jbt.org.pk/index.php/jbt/article/view/135

  1. Muhammad, A., Makai, G., & Mehboob, H. (2018) “Effects of Organizational Justice on Job Outcomes: An Intervening Role of Affective Commitment”, Jinnah Business Review, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 1-13

URL: http://jbrc.pk/volumes/paper6-2-1.pdf

  1. Muhammad, A. & Orakzai, M. (2018) “Examining Determinants of Entrepreneurial Success: The Case Of Small & Medium Entrepreneurs In KP, Pakistan”, Journal of Business Strategies, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 
  2. Muhammad, A. & Rahim, A. (2017) “Evaluating Monetary Performance of Banking Sector: A Case Study of Afghanistan Banks”, University of Haripur Journal of Management, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 76-85.
  3. Shah, S. I. & Muhammad, A. (2016) “Entrepreneurial Leadership in the University Context: A reality or myth?- Evidence from Pakistan”, Pakistan Business Review, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp. 863-890.
  4. Rehman, S.U., Rehman, M.U., Muhammad, A., & Shah, S.I (2015) “Determinant Of Capital Structure During The Crisis Period: Evidence From The Recent Financial Crisis (2007-2009)”, Pakistan Business Review, Vol. 17, No. 3 pp. 468 – 486.
  5. Muhammad, A., & Shah, S. I. (2015) “Examining Decisive factors in Return Decisions among Asylum Seekers: Evidence from UK”, Journal of European Studies, July Issue.

https://asce-uok.edu.pk/journal/index.php/JES/article/view/66/69

  1. Muhammad, A., Akbar, S., & Dalziel, M. (2011) "The Journey to Develop Educated Entrepreneurs: Prospects and Problems of Afghan Businessmen", Education + Training, Vol. 53 No. 5, 433-447.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  1. Ouedraogo, N; Wei, W. & Muhammad, A. (2018), Factors leading to innovation in organizations: a literature review, International Conference Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, Prague, May, 31-June, 1st.
  2. Muhammad, A. (2015) “Examining Work Outcome and Organisational Justice: The Moderating Role of Islamic Work Ethics”, 15th International Conference of Management and Behavioural Sciences, July 20, 21, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  3. Muhammad, A. (2014) “Examining the Double Disadvantage: Problems of Disabled Entrepreneurs Under Conflict”, 11th International Conference of Management and Behavioural Sciences (SMBS) Calgary Canada.
  4. Muhammad, A., Akbar, S. (2012) “Contributions to Theory Development and Entrepreneurship Determinants: A Review of Relevant Literature” Third SAICON conference by Association of Global Business Advancement (ABGA) Dec 5-7, Murree Pakistan.
  5. Muhammad, A., Akbar, S., Dalziel, M. (2012) “Culture’s Consequences in Entrepreneurial Orientations: The Case of Afghan Migrants”, Academy of International Business 39th Annual Conference March 29-31, University of Liverpool Management School UK.
  6. Muhammad, A., Akbar, S., Dalziel, M. (2012) “Culture’s Consequences in Entrepreneurial Orientations: The Case of Afghan Migrants”, The Second Annual Conference of Economic Forum of Entrepreneurship & International Business Feb 2-4, Ottawa Canada
  7. Muhammad, A. (2011) “Multi-disciplinary Contributions and Determinants of Entrepreneurship: A Review of Literature”, BAFA Northern Area Group - Conference Sept 6, 2011, Salford UK.
  8. Muhammad, A. (2010) "Evaluating the Nexus of Culture and Entrepreneurial Characteristics: The case of Afghan Migrant Entrepreneurs", EFMD International Entrepreneurship Conference, Paris France.
  9. Akbar, S, Muhammad, A and Dalziel, M (2010) “An Exploratory Study of the Afghan Culture and Entrepreneurial Characteristics”, Second SAICON organised by Association of Global Business Advancement. AGBA, Isl Pakistan pp 1-28. (Best Paper Award)
  10. Muhammad, A. (2009) "The Role of Socio-cultural Factors in shaping Entrepreneurial Orientation of the World’s Largest Migrant Entrepreneurs: The case of Afghan Diasporas", 2nd International Business Conference, COMSAT Lahore Pakistan.
  11. Muhammad, A. (2007) “Business Incubation Centres as a tool for promoting University Industry Linkages” Workshop organized by the University of Science & Technology Bannu, Pakistan.