FACULTY PROFILE
Waqar Mahmood Khan
Lecturer
M.Phil.English, M.Phil. Communication Studies, BS English, MA Education, MOS(Microsoft)
Mr. Waqar Mahmood Khan serves as a Lecturer in the English Department at the QS-ranked University of Okara, recognized for his impactful academic contributions, innovative research, and student mentorship. His educational journey began in Dubai, UAE, where he completed his initial nine years of schooling before moving to Pakistan. There, he earned his Matriculation (SSC) under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, followed by his Intermediate (HSSC) from the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Bahawalpur. Mr. Khan holds a BS Honours degree in English from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, completed in 2015, and a Master of Arts in Education from the same institution. His dedication to academic excellence was further demonstrated in 2018, when he completed an MPhil in English from the National College of Business Administration & Economics (NCBA&E), Lahore, graduating with a perfect CGPA of 4.0. Most recently, in 2023, he completed an MPhil in Communication Studies from a prominent public sector university. His early academic achievements included an award for General Proficiency at Our Own English High School in Dubai, UAE, in 1998. His expertise in teaching methodologies has been further highlighted by his role as a speaker at the Teachers’ Training Workshop in Bahawalpur in 2019, where he shared valuable insights into effective instructional practices. He has also advanced his professional skills through the "Communication and Interpersonal Skills at Work" course, a collaborative program by the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding. In September 2024, he attended CENTA's Global Teachers' Meet, the world’s largest professional platform for educators, focused on “The Future of Teaching.” Expanding his influence beyond academia, Mr. Khan was invited as a guest judge for the 2024-25 Debate Competition at Cadet College Okara on October 8, 2024, where he received a shield in recognition of his contributions and insightful feedback. In his scholarly pursuits, Mr. Khan has made substantial contributions, publishing numerous research articles in HEC-recognized Y-category journals. Notably, he was the sole South Asian selected by the British Council to present his research, The Role of AI in Language Skill Enhancement: A Case Study of BS English Students in Okara, Pakistan, at the AI Forum of the BBELT Conference in 2024. His impactful research includes co-authoring Double Trauma, Double Infliction: Caruth's Theory and the Paradoxical Entanglement of Pain and Survival in Curfewed Night, published in the X-category Scopus-indexed journal Remittances Review. Further highlighting his commitment to groundbreaking research, Mr. Khan presented his pioneering work, Integrating Critical Discourse Analysis and Genderlect: A Framework for Reshaping Democratic Institutions Towards Gender Equity in Pakistan, at the 4th International Conference on Political Sciences (ICPS) at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur on November 5, 2024. In this study, he advocates for gender equity through the establishment of separate parliaments, courts, and institutions for men and women, aiming to empower genders and reduce gender-based violence through collaborative governance. Mr. Khan’s leadership within the department is evident, having organized and coordinated over 26 departmental events, including seminars, webinars, awareness sessions, and career guidance activities. Currently, he serves as the In-charge of Internal Examinations for the English Literature Department. His commitment to student development led him to establish the Guidance and Empowerment Centre, providing holistic support for students’ academic and personal growth. As a dedicated mentor, Mr. Khan has supervised four MPhil Linguistics scholars who successfully defended their theses in August 2024. He is presently guiding another four scholars nearing thesis completion. Through his dedication to teaching, research, and student empowerment, Mr. Khan has become an esteemed member of the University of Okara’s academic community, fostering a progressive and supportive educational environment.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
| 1 | October 8, 2024 |
Guest judge for the Debate Competition 2024-25 at Cadet College Okara |
| 2 | 2024 |
Speaker at British Council: Role of AI in Language Skill Enhancement: A Case Study of BS English Students in Okara, Pakistan," at the AI Forum of the BBELT Conference 2024 |
| 3 | 2022 |
Secured 1st Position in Content Writing Competition organized by Mashal e Insaniyat https://www.facebook.com/Mashaleinsaniyatfoundation/photos/a.115596877562617/159262029862768 |
PUBLICATIONS :
JOURNAL PAPERS
| 1 | 2024 |
From Textbooks to Tranquility: Peace Education in South Punjab (JMCS Journal) (External link) |
| 2 | 2024 |
Attitude of South Punjab Students Towards English Learning as an Instrument for Earning (External link) |
| 3 | 2023 |
Examining the Narrative Control in Pakistani Political Discourse (External link) |
| 4 | 2022 |
Analyzing Positive Impact of Covid19 Pandemic on Digital Media Literacy in Universities of Central Punjab (External link) |
| 5 | 2022 |
What to choose, Linguistics or Literature? -Analyzing the Predicaments faced by University Students of Okara District Concerning their area of Specialization (External link) |
| 6 | 2021 |
COVID-19- A Blessing in Disguise for the Education Sector of Pakistan (External link) |
JOURNAL PAPERS - PEER REVIEWED
| 1 | September 2024 |
STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR ENGLISH STUDENTS: ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY THROUGH BETTER CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT (External link) |
| 2 | 2024 |
ALife in Limbo: The Dichotomy of Allegiances –Trauma, Identity and Transformation in The American Granddaughter (External link) |
| 3 | 2024 |
Double Trauma, Double Infliction: Caruth's Theory and the Paradoxical Entanglement of Pain and Survival in Curfewed Night (External link) |
| 4 | 2023 |
Examining the Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Language Skill Enhancement: A Case Study of BS English Students in Okara, Pakistan (External link) |
| 5 | 2023 |
The Politics of Representation: Muslim Women in the Western Media -An Islamic Feminist Perspective (External link) |
| 6 | 2023 |
Hegel, Stoker and the Conflict of Worldviews: A Study of Dialectic Triad in Dracula (External link) |
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
| 1 | October, 2024 |
Goi Peace Youth Event “How can we live our lives with freedom and fulfillment?: Methods for shifting our mindsets from scarcity to sufficiency” today! |
| 2 | 5th September,2024 |
Engaging students using multimodal techniques (British Council) |
| 3 | 2023 |
Ebility workshop on Strategies to Build Attention in Children with ADHD |
| 4 | 2023 |
British Council webinar on 'Making it obvious - reflection that work by Maria Jose Galleno' |
| 5 | 2023 |
Series of Sessions on Applied Linguistics in Action (January 10 to January 13. 2023) organized online by Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur |
| 6 | 2022-23 |
Researcher Connect Online training course organized by the British Council from 21st November to 1st December 2022. Researchers Connect is a grant-funded project run through the British Council’s Going Global Partnership program |
| 7 | 2022 |
Lifelong Learning Skills in the 21st Century Classroom by British Council |
| 8 | 2022 |
Gender in language teacher education by British Council |
| 9 | 2022 |
Helping teachers access the online environment by British Council |
| 10 | 2022 |
The British Council World Teachers' Day Online Conference (1st October) |
| 11 | 2022 |
Webinar on Role of NLP in diagnosis of depression, anxiety and personality disorder organized by The Universal Webinars, Pakistan |
| 12 | 2022 |
Ebility webinar on Impact of Positive Reinforcements |
| 13 | 2022 |
Webinar on Effective Communication organized by The Universal Webinars, Pakistan |
| 14 | 2022 |
Ebility webinar on Tips for Positive Discipline |
| 15 | 2022 |
Ebility webinar on Understanding and dealing with Rigid Behaviours in Children with ASD |
| 16 | 2022 |
Ebility webinar on Behaviour Management and Modification |
| 17 | 2022 |
Contributions to Indian Sociology: IEG-SAGE Lecture Series |
| 18 | 2022 |
Getting creative in Low-Resource Contexts organized by British Council |
| 19 | 2022 |
Ebility webinar on Techniques to Build Attention in Children with Autism |
| 20 | 2022 |
Ebility webinar on Instruction Planning for Children with Dyslexia event |
| 21 | 2022 |
How can teacher educators encourage teachers, Speaker: Daniel Xerri (British Council) |
| 22 | 2022 |
How can teacher educators encourage motivation, a sense of identity and resilience? (British Council) |
| 23 | 2021 |
Seminar 'Talking across Generations on Reimagining Education' organized online under UNESCO & YKA India. |
| 24 | 2020 |
Faculty Orientation Training Program organized by Punjab Higher Education Commission in October 2020 |
| 25 | 14th September,2024 |
CENTA Global Teachers' Meet World's largest professional platform for teachers: The Future of Teaching |
MEMBERSHIPS
| 1 | 2022 |
Member of Association of Media and Communication Academic Professionals, Pakistan |
EXHIBITIONS
| 1 | Innovative Pedagogies: Showcasing Future Educators Exhibition ,2024 |
In July 2024, Mr. Waqar Mahmood Khan organized a remarkable exhibition in Lecture Theatre I of Academic Block-I at the University of Okara. The event provided a platform for final-year students to showcase their lesson planners and display their diverse talents. |
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