Natasha Saqib | Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Natasha Saqib | Management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor in University of Kashmir, India

Dr. Natasha Saqib is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies at the University of Kashmir, South Campus, India, specializing in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kashmir with a doctoral thesis on “Product Positioning Strategies in the Indian Emerging Market: An Empirical Study of the FMCG Sector.” With over a decade of academic experience, she has been actively engaged in teaching, mentoring postgraduate students, and guiding Ph.D. scholars, with one Ph.D. awarded and two currently enrolled under her supervision. Her research interests span marketing strategies, entrepreneurship development, consumer behavior, and sustainability in emerging economies. She has successfully completed four major and minor research projects funded by reputed bodies such as ICSSR and UGC, addressing themes like solar energy adoption, rural entrepreneurship, and social media behavior in the Indian context. Dr. Saqib has authored 20 research publications in reputed indexed journals and conference proceedings, earning over 150 citations and maintaining an h-index of 6, reflecting the impact of her scholarly work. Her research has contributed to shaping innovative frameworks for understanding consumer psychology, market positioning, and policy-level implications in entrepreneurship development. She has received several prestigious honors, including the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, Best Paper Awards at IMS Kolkata (2020) and Rizvi College Mumbai (2020), and recognition as “Best Researcher” at the 6th South Asian Education Awards (2021). She also received the “Young Scientist of the Year (Management)” Award from the GISR Foundation in 2021. Alongside her academic and research achievements, she has held multiple administrative and leadership roles such as Academic Coordinator, Career Counselor, and Convener of key institutional committees, contributing to institutional development, gender sensitization, and student welfare initiatives.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications

Saqib, N., Amin, F., Gupta, S., & Satar, M. S. (2025). Digital business model innovation: Scale development and validation. Business Process Management Journal. Advance online publication.

Saqib, N. (2025). Frugal business model innovation in an Indian emerging market: A multiple case study. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Advance online publication.

Saqib, N., & Reshi, Z. M. (2025). Harnessing social capital for entrepreneurial success. In Catalyzing entrepreneurial ecosystems: Perspectives and practices (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., & Saqib, M. (2025). Catalyzing growth. In Transformational strategies for sustainable business growth (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Satar, M. S., Alharthi, S., Omeish, F., Alshibani, S. M., & Saqib, N. (2024). Digital learning orientation and entrepreneurial competencies in graduates: Is blended learning sustainable? Sustainability, 16(17), 7794.

Saqib, N., Dhull, H., & Agrawal, S. (2024). Sonic branding in the telecom sector. In Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., Amin, F., & Mathu, A. A. (2024). Addiction to social media. In Emerging perspectives on digital wellbeing and mental health (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., & Amin, F. (2024). The development and validation of the Indian social media addiction scale. Online Information Review, 48(1), xx–xx.

Dr. Hengameh Karimi | Educational Leadership | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hengameh Karimi | Educational Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Oxford Business College/University of West London, United Kingdom.

Dr. Hengameh Karimi is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in educational leadership, school improvement, and digital transformation in higher education. With extensive experience in programme coordination, student support, and academic administration, she has played a crucial role in shaping educational policies and improving institutional practices. Currently serving as a Senior Researcher at Oxford Business College, Dr. Karimi’s work focuses on enhancing leadership effectiveness and educational methodologies to drive academic success.

Profile

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Education 🎓

Dr. Hengameh Karimi holds a PhD in Educational Leadership & School Improvement from the University of West London (2018-2024), where her research explores the relationship between educational leadership and school improvement before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in London primary schools. Her doctoral work is supervised by Prof. Maddie Ohl, Dr. Viktoria Magne, and Dr. Manzoorul Abedin.

Prior to her PhD, she earned a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education from the University of Greenwich (2017-2018), equipping her with advanced teaching methodologies. She also holds an MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Westminster (2016-2017), reflecting her expertise in language education. Dr. Karimi completed her BA Hons in English Language (2:1) at Middlesex University (2012-2015), laying the foundation for her academic career. Additionally, she holds A-Levels and GCSEs, including Chemistry, Biology, Geography, and Arabic, from Nizam College and UK-based qualifications (2006).

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Hengameh Karimi has a wealth of experience in academic administration and research, with her current role as a Senior Researcher at Oxford Business College since January 2024. In this position, she conducts in-depth research on educational leadership and student development, focusing on evidence-based strategies to drive academic improvement. Prior to this, Dr. Karimi served as an Academic Programme Coordinator & Lecturer at Oxford Business College (June 2020 – December 2023), where she played a key role in managing undergraduate programme administration, coordinating coursework, and developing student engagement strategies to enhance the overall learning experience.

Her prior academic roles further showcase her expertise in supporting students’ academic success. As an Academic Skills Lecturer at the University of West London (May 2019 – May 2020), Dr. Karimi provided tailored academic support to international students, guiding them in adapting to UK academic standards and improving essential skills such as academic writing and critical thinking. She also worked as an EAP Teaching Fellow at Queen Mary University of London (Aug 2019 – June 2020), focusing on English for Academic Purposes (EAP), where she helped students integrate into the academic environment and achieve success in their studies.

Research Interests 🔬

Educational Leadership & School Improvement 📚

Digital Transformation in Higher Education 💻

AI in Education & Teaching Methodologies 🤖

Faculty Development & Student Engagement 🎓

Workforce Productivity & Leadership Practices 👩‍🏫

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Young Researcher Award for Educational Leadership (2023)

Innovation in Higher Education Research Honor (2024)

Best Paper Award – AI in Higher Education (2024)

Selected Publications 📄

Faculty Development Interventions in Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
Journal: Education Sciences
Published: 2025-02-03
Contributors: Hengameh Karimi, Sarwar Khawaja

Post-COVID Educational Leadership: Emerging Models and Styles for a New Era
Journal: International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies
Published: 2025-01-31
Contributors: Hengameh Karimi, Sarwar Khawaja

Exploring Factors Influencing Work Productivity: A Qualitative Case Study of Employee Motivation and Leadership Practices
Journal: Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology
Published: 2024
Contributors: Khawaja, S.; Karimi, H.

Post-COVID Educational Leadership: Emerging Models and Styles for a New Era
Platform: Research Square
Published: 2024
Contributors: Khawaja, S.; Karimi, H.

Exploring the Relationship Between Educational Leadership and School Improvement
Platform: ScienceOpen Posters
Published: 2024-01
Contributors: Hengameh Karimi