Dr. Muhammad Irfan
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (ON DEPUTATION)
Introduction
I am a result-oriented professional with a strong commitment to excellence in the field of Management Sciences & Business Administration, can work well independently or as part of a team. I have over 10 years of experience in teaching & research along with exposure to various functions in academia as well as industry. I have worked in various capacities at University of Education since July 2012. Currently, I am working as Associate Professor at Department of Management Sciences, University of Jhang. I am the member of editorial advisory board of various HEC recognized academic journals, and an HEC approved supervisor for PhD and MPhil students.
Qualifications
| Degree Title | Specialization | Institute Name | Year/Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Enterprise Management | School of Economics and Management, Dalian University of Technology, China | 2020 |
| MS | Management Sciences | Comsats Institute of Technology, Sahiwal Campus, Pakistan | 2015 |
| MBA | Marketing | IBA, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan | 2008 |
| Bachelor | Commerce | University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan | 2006 |
Research and Publications
- Muhammad Irfan, Mingzheng Wang, Naeem Akhtar. Impact of IT capabilities on Supply chain Capabilities and Organizational agility- a dynamic capability view [J]. Operations Management Research, Dec-2019, Vol-12, Issue 3-4, pp 113-128 (SSCI-7.20 2021IF Q1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12063-019-00142-y, funded by NNSF China, Grant No. 71671023.
- Muhammad Irfan, Mingzheng Wang, Naeem Akhtar. Enabling supply chain agility through process integration and supply flexibility; Evidence from the fashion industry [J]. Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Oct-2019, Vol-32, No-2, pp. 519-547 (SSCI- 4.64 2021 IF). https://doi.org/10.1108/APJML-03-2019-0122. Funded by NNSF China, Grant No. 71931009.
- Muhammad Irfan, Mingzheng Wang. Data-Driven capabilities, Supply chain integration and Competitive Performance, Evidence from Food and Beverages industry in Pakistan [J]. British Food Journal, 2019 Vol. 121 No. 11, pp. 2708-2729. (SCI- 3.22, 2021 IF). https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-02-2019-0131, NNSF China, Grant No. 71671023. & 71931009.
- Muhammad Irfan, Mingzheng Wang, Abaid Ullah Zafar, Mohsin Shahzad, Tahir Islam. Modeling the Enablers of Supply chain strategies and Information Technology: Improving performance through TISM approach [J]. Vine Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems; Vol. ahead-of- print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-06-2019-0082
- Dr. Tahir Islam, Rauf Islam, Dr. Hameed Pitafi, Prof. Dr. Liang Xiaobei, Dr. Mahmood Rehmani, Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Prof. Dr. Shujaat Mubarak: The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Customer Loyalty: The Mediating Role of Corporate Reputation, Customer Satisfaction, and Trust, Sustainable Production and Consumption (SSCI 8.921 2021 IF, Q1) Online 6 Aug, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2020.07.01
- Zafar, Abaid Ullah; Qiu, Jiangnan; Shahzad, Mohsin; Shen, Jie; Bhutto, Tahseen Ahmed; Muhammad Irfan, Impulse Buying in Social Commerce: Bundle Offer, Top Reviews, and Emotional Intelligence; Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics (SSCI-4.64 2021 IF), Vol 33, No. 4, 27 July, 2020.
- Habib, A., Irfan, M., & Shahzad, M. (2022). Modeling the enablers of online consumer engagement and platform preference in online food delivery platforms during COVID-19. Future Business Journal, 8(1), 1-18.
- Yahya, S., Khan, A., Farooq, M., & Irfan, M. (2022). Integrating green business strategies and green competencies to enhance green innovation: evidence from manufacturing firms of Pakistan. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, (SSCI 5.19 2021 IF) 29(26), 39500-39514.
- IRFAN, M., RAFIQ, Z., SIAL, M. A., & SANI, B. (2022). THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION AND IT USE ON FIRM PERFORMANCE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON SERVICE INDUSTRIES. Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 11(1), 208-221.
- Sial, M.A., Rafiq, Z., Irfan, M. and Sani, B. (2022). Exploration or Exploitation: Strategic Decision Making for Organizational Profitability through the Lens of Game Theory. Journal of Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences, 8(3), 273-284.
- Basharat, R., Sial, M.A., Irfan, M., Rafiq, Z. and Sani, B. 2022. Managing Organizational Effectiveness Through Job Related Factors: Stress and Satisfaction. Journal of Policy Research. 8, 3 (Sep. 2022), 391–397. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7353472
- Ali, J., Lodhi, R.N., Irfan, M., and Tufail, M.S. Effects of Brand Attributes on Word of Mouth: Mediating Role of Brand Trust and Brand Love. Journal of Policy Research. 8(4), 213-226. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo
- Ur Rehman, H. I., Bibi, M., Khan, M. S., Abdullah, M., & Irfan, M. (2023). Impact of Halal Awareness, Personal Intrinsic Religiosity and Country of Origin on Halal Buying Behaviour: A Moderation and Mediation Analysis. Journal of Policy Research, 9(2), 354-370.
- Mukhtar, M., Khan, Z. U., Ahmad, M. B., & Irfan, M. (2024). The Impact of Perceived Quality and Brand Loyalty on Venture's Equity: The Mediating Role of Customer Trust. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing, 4(1).
- Moazzam Latif, & Muhammad Irfan. (2024). PERCEPTION OF FRUGAL INNOVATION PRACTICES AMONG EMPLOYEES IN PAKISTANI SMES. International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, 3(2), 580–588.
- Shahzad, A., & Irfan, M. (2024). Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Through Supply Chain Finance: Moderating Role of Supply Chain Disruption. Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences, 18(2), 306-334.
- Latif Moazzam; Irfan, M, Rafique Zeeshan & Awais, M. (2025). Digital Leadership and Innovative Work Behaviour: Role of Knowledge Sharing and Role Clarity: Knowledge Management Research & Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/14778238.2025.2566494
Field of Interest
- Supply Chain Management
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Marketing Research
Contact
Phone
047-7671240
Email
irfan@uoj.edu.pk