DR. S. MUHAMMAD ALI TIRMIZI [Ph.D.] PERSONAL INFORMATION Address House # 1119, Street # 58, Sector 02, Gulshanabad, Adyiala road, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Father’s Name Lt. Col. Syed TahirHussain Shah (Retd.) Domicile Punjab E-mail m5alitahir@gmail.com Cell # 0333-5438187 HomePh # 051-5573469 Marital status Married Website https://sites.google.com/site/scholarlinkorg OBJECTIVE As a team member, in a growth oriented organization, I want to add value through my knowledge and strategical inputs that will facilitate organization in achieving corporate, business and operationallevel targets. ACADEMICS 2012: Ph.D. (Management Sciences) (CGPA: 3.83/4.00) (Area of Research: Corporate Finance & Investment) (Specialization:Corporate Retention Policy, Dividend Policy & Capital Budgeting Process & Decisions) (HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION “HEC” PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER) (Two foreign evaluators, one from USA and second from Australia hadevaluated myPh.D.Dissertation with positiveremarks and approved me for Ph.D. Degree) (Successfully Defended Ph.D.Dissertationin the Public Defense Session held onJune 28th, 2012) (Dissertation Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mehboob Ahmad, Professor, Dept. of Management Sciences,Bahria University Islamabad) Degree awarding Institution: Foundation University Islamabad. Learning Institution: Foundation University Institute of Engineering and Management Sciences (FUIEMS), Rawalpindi. 2007: M.Phil to Ph.D.Programme: Board of Advanced Studies & Research (BASR), Foundation University Islamabad, dated November 15, 2007, transferred me from M.Phil to Ph.D. (Management Sciences) Degree Programme because I maintained and secured CGPA greater than 3.3 in two semesters of M.Phil degree programme. (Note: In September 2006, I was enrolled in M.Phil leading to Ph.D.Programme under HEC Scholarship Scheme) 2005: MBA (Finance) (CGPA: 3.85/4.00) (With Distinction) Degree Awarding Institution: National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. Learning Institution:Army Public College of Management and Sciences (APCOMS), Ordnance Road, Rawalpindi. 2003: B.Sc (Mathematics ‘A’ & ‘B’, and Physics) Degree awarding Institution: University of The Punjab, Lahore. Learning Institution: Government Gordon College, Rawalpindi. Page 1 of 5 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1. Teaching Experience December 12th,2012 till Date: Working as Assistant Professor (Equivalent to Grade-19 Officer) in the Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Wah Campus, Wah Cantt.Ph #: 051-927214-5 (Ext: 293) 2. Private Sector April to June 2012: Worked as Program Officer(Resource &Business Development) for Rapid Constructions Private Limited &Resource Development Institute (RDI), premier Organizations of National Foundation For Resource Development (NFRD), Hilal/ Kashmir Road, Rawalpindi Cantt. (Note: NFRD is working in private sector under Housing Directorate, GHQ [Pakistan Army]) Ph: +92-51-9272804-6; Fax: 051-5568427; web: http://www.nfrd.org; http://www.rdi.org.pk 3. Tasks accomplished:Developed course outline and advertisement for series of new courses on Entrepreneurship(for newbusiness starters/Government servants/university students), Placed Ad in “The New International” dated April 29, 2012, with the help of “Manhatan, the Advertising agency”, Designed Banner for course series and placed printed panaflex banner of size (14 x 6 ft) on the NFRDentrance.Upgraded and updated Rapid Constructions (Pvt) Limited Company profile. Designed and developed company flyer. Wrote application for prequalification of contractors/construction firms to win tender worth 128 million Rupees for construction of Children Hospital (KPK), wrote application for prequalification of contractors/construction firms to win tender for the construction of model village for 2010 floods affected families in Sadiqabad, District Rahim Yar Khan Punjab, wrote application for Expression of Interest (EOI) to win tenders for development of housing scheme of Overseas Pakistani Foundation (OPF) at Rawat and Riwind Road Lahore and construction of housing units/apartments under Joint Venture Agreement on Public Private Partnership arrangement.Developed company presentation for Executive Director.Developed strategic plan for Resource Development Institute (RDI) campuses under the directives of the Executive Director, developed multiple registration forms for NFRD and RDI.Filed application for (EOI) on behalf of Material and Technology Park (Pvt) Limited company to fulfill the supply of Bath Room Earthenware Fittings/Fixtures, Electrical Fixtures/Fittings, Hardware, Exterior & Interior Paints/Finishes, Bath/Kitchen/Floor Tiles.Done online research on company setups and profiles in the area of construction. On the basis of online research and in-house meetings developed pre-feasibility report for sustainable funding for technical & vocational institutions.Organized and managed training program (workshop) on Project Management Professionals (PMP).Requested Rector/VC/Director/Dean/HODs of the Universities in Rawalpindi/Islamabad to arrange 2 hours workshop/lecture on the Essence & Importance Of Entrepreneurship &Intrapreneurship In The Socio-Economic Uplift Of Pakistan.Handled clients/participants on phone and e-mails, collaborated with manager IT & Finance to resolve internal issues and complete assignments, coordinated with MD, CEO, GM and Officers. Teaching Experience Worked as Science Teacher in Abad Public High School, Gulshan-e-abad, Adyliala road, Rawalpindi from September to December 2011.Taught Physics and Mathematics to class 9th and 10th.Conducted second term examination of students and evaluated their papers. 4. Reviewer Experience July 2010: Reviewed and submitted two manuscripts to “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (AJBM)” ISSN 1993-8233. (ISI Indexed Journal with Impact Factor 1.105) (Covered by, Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Thomson Reuters).Website of the Journal: http://www.academicjournals.org/AJBM 5. Civil Service – Government of Pakistan I worked as Research Associate (Grade-17 Officer) (inducted under World Bank’s capacity building project) in PLANNING COMMISSION’S PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, PAK-SECRETARIAT, ISLAMABAD, from 23rd December 2005 to 12th October 2006. Page 2 of 5 Tasks accomplished:formulated research reports on low income housing and earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation in Pakistan; presentations on master plans of Lahore and Karachi metropolitan areas; organized and participated as liaison officer in the first meeting of the heads of National Coordination Committee (NCCs) to implement SAARC social charter; developed PC-1 for multiple National Development Projects especially the PC-1 for the National Trade Corridor (NTC) Secretariat of Pakistan; worked with the World Bank Team in a consortium on new initiatives/Projects in Pakistan; worked with Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Consultant from Manila, Philippines on the subject “Urbanization of Asian Cities” and contributed in the preparation of the ADB Technical Assistance (TA) Paper; financially evaluated and analyzedpublic sector development projects; formulated presentations for the deputy chairman planning commission on the overall progress of the Pakistani economy and the plans to improve the livelihood of the common Pakistani; participated and organized visit of the Delegation of Chinese Economic Cooperation Group and facilitated member (Infrastructure) in his Presentation to the Chinese Delegation; Prepared planning commission’s board meeting presentation which had a major focus on the present challenges and future strategies relating water resources, energy security, rural & urban development, water supply and sanitation, housing and environment sectors of Pakistan; organized and participated in the public sector development Programme (PSDP) review (2005-06) meetings;prepared talking points for Minister of the State for the presentation to the president and prime-minister of Pakistan; actively participated in the revamping, restructuring and strengthening of Planning Commission of Pakistan. 6. Banking Sector Experience I completed 2 monthsofinternship with “ASKARI COMMERCIAL BANK LTD”(Now Askari Bank)Adyiala Road Branch, Rawalpindi from 6th October 2005 to 8th December 2005. Tasks accomplished: enhanced the clientele and deposits of the bank; dealt with bank clients; marketed bank products; received practical training in deposits, accounts, credits, bills, clearing and remittances. 7. Teaching Experience Tuition (2004) (four months) – Taught Financial Management (FM) to MBA students at APCOMS. Tuition (2003) (six months) – Taught Maths and Physics to students of class 10, 11 and 12. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES / PAPERS International Conferences International Conference: Attended and organized (as Liaison officer) the International Conference regarding First meeting of the Heads of the Coordination Committees (NCCs) to implement SAARC Social Charter, held at Marriot Hotel Islamabad, under the direct supervision of Planning Commission, Government of Pakistan from 7th to 8th March 2006. Research Paper: Attended and presented a research paper titled, ”Measuring Job Satisfaction: An investigation regarding age, tenure and job satisfaction of white collar employees” in International Colloquium on Business and Management (ICBM), held at Bangkok Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand from 19th to 22nd November 2007. Research Paper: Attended and presented a research paper titled,”Job Satisfaction of university teachers within Pakistan” in 1st International Conference on Business and Technology (ICBT), held at the Margalla Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan on 5th and 6th April 2008 and organized by Iqra University, Islamabad Campus. National Conferences Research Paper: “Assessment of organizational success in private sector of Telecom Industry (Rawalpindi/Islamabad) (Mobilink, Telenor and Warid)”, Presented at 5 th National Research Conference held at SZABIST, Islamabad on May 24, 2007. Research Paper: “The Fresh Avenues for Investment in Pakistan”, Presented at 5 th National Research Conference held at SZABIST, Islamabad on May 24, 2007. Page 3 of 5 Journal Research Paper Publications Research Paper: “Is IT industry productive: A performance based investigation of IT sector firms operating in Pakistan”. Published by the International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Canada. (Peer reviewed International Journal). [This research paper is published in International Journal of Business and Management (IJBM), Volume 4, No. 5, May 2009, (ISSN 1833-3850 (Print) ISSN 1833-8119 (Online)), a prestige journal of Canadian Center of Science and Education, 4915 Bathurst St. Unit #209-309 Toronto, ON.M2R 1X9, Canada. This paper can be downloaded from the following website address:http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ijbm/issue/archive] Research Paper: “An empirical study of consumer impulse buying behavior in local markets”. Published by the European Journal of Scientific Research, United Kingdom (UK). (Peer reviewed International Journal). [This research paper is published online in European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), Volume 28 Issue 4 March, 2009. This paper can be downloaded from the following website address: http://www.eurojournals.com/EJSR.htm] Research Paper Accepted for Publication in International Journals Research Paper: “A Test of Retained Earnings Based Firm Valuation Model”. Accepted for publication in Archives Des Sciences (ADS) Journal, Geneva, Switzerland. ISSN 1661-464X. (ISI Indexed Journal with Impact Factor 0.474) (Covered by, Sciences Citation Index (SCI)). HEC Recognized W category Foreign Journal. Research Paper: “Dividend Payout Based Firm Valuation Model: Evidence from Pakistan”. Accepted for publication in Archives Des Sciences (ADS) Journal, Geneva, Switzerland. ISSN 1661-464X. (ISI Indexed Journal with Impact Factor 0.474) (Covered by, Sciences Citation Index (SCI)). HEC Recognized W category Foreign Journal. ForthcomingPapers (For Publication in HEC Recognized InternationalResearch Journals) (Work in Progress) Research Paper: “Financial Performance of Chemical Industry of Pakistan”. For publication in, Asian Academy of Management Journal of Accounting and Finance. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 0.81. HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper: “Assessment of Shareholders Wealth in Chemical Industry of Pakistan”. For publication in, Asian Academy of Management Journal of Accounting and Finance. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 0.81. HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper: “A Holistic Approach Concerning Firm Valuation”.For publication in, Asian Academy of Management Journal of Accounting and Finance. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 0.81. HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper: “Hybrid Theory of Firm Valuation”.For publication in, Academy Of Management Journal. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 5.25.HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper:“Financial Analysis of Food Producers Industry of Pakistan”. For publication in, International Journal of Economics and Finance, Canada. HEC recognized ‘Y’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper:“Comprehensive Financial Analysis of Construction and Materials Industry of Pakistan”. For publication in, International Research Journal of Finance and Economics, United Kingdom (UK). HEC recognized ‘Y’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper:“Value Determination of Pakistan’s Automobile and Parts Industry”. For publication in, International Journal of Business and Social Sciences, United States of America (USA). HEC recognized ‘Y’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper: “Food Producers Industry and Shareholders Wealth: An Empirical Analysis from South Asia”. For publication in, Far East Journal of Psychology and Business, Korea. HEC recognized ‘Y’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper:“Shareholders Wealth Analysis of Construction and Materials Industry of Pakistan”. For publication in,International Business Research, Canada. HEC recognized ‘Y’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper:“Firm Performance Based Shareholders Wealth Assessment of Automobile and Parts Industry: Evidence FromPakistan”.For publication in, South African Journal of Business Management. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 0.146. HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper: “Importance Of Capital Budgeting Process And Decisions: A South Asian Perspective”.For publication in, Asian Business& Management. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 0.61. HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. Page 4 of 5 Research Paper: “Retained Earnings and Dividends Payout Flow Model: A Comprehensive Valuation Approach”. For publication in, Journal of Business Research. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 1.773. HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper: “How managers Perceive and Segregate Finance from Accounts Regarding New Inductions”.For publication in, Asian Journal of Business and Management Sciences. HEC recognized ‘Y’ category International Journal, 2013. Research Paper:“Strategy Formation, Implementation and Control Structure of SMEs in Pakistan”. Journal of International Business Studies. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 4.184. HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. Case Study: “Revitalization of a Small Enterprise from Administrative Setbacks: A Case of Organizational Control and Leadership”. For publication in, Journal of Business Research. ISI indexed Journal with impact factor = 1.773. HEC recognized ‘W’ category International Journal, 2013. RESEARCH INTERESTS Corporate dividend and retention policies Corporate investment and financing decisions Capital Budgeting process and decisions of Corporations Financial modeling and applied research Investment policy development, Portfolio Development and forecasting techniques Development of investment models Management Issues relating organizations ACHIEVEMENTS 2010: I qualified NTS (GAT-Subject Test) held on November 28th, 2010 with “66” accumulative score. My percentile score in the subject of Management Sciences was 84.06 percent and the subject test score was 51 out of 70. 2006: I got scholarship from Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan by passing a competitive exam (GRE) conducted by NTS Pakistan in 2006 for the award of scholarship for M.Phil leading to Ph.D. degree programme. 2005: Third position in MBA second semester 1998: Parade Commander of NCC/WG TRG Passing Out Parade COMPUTER LITERACY Peach Tree Accounting Software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version – 15 and above Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Professional Certification in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Info-Path) and Internet & Intranet from Planning Commission, Government of Pakistan. Computer networking and installation SKILLS: I can effectively communicate with all levels of management in English.I am a good listener and can express my thoughts and point of view effectively in terms of words. SOCIAL WORK: Fund Raising for ShaukatKhanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Blood Donations to Armed Forces Institute of Transfusion and Thalassemia patients, Trees plantation, and rescue services. HOBBIES: I am fond of reading books, research and finance journals, magazines and articles. Research articles in Research databases (online). I am a good swimmer and like body building. Urdu poetry Writing. *******THANK YOU******* Page 5 of 5