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 Department of English at the QS-ranked University of Okara, where he is recognized for his significant academic contributions, research innovation, and commitment to mentoring students. His educational journey began in Dubai, UAE, where he completed his early schooling before moving to Pakistan. He completed his Matriculation (SSC) under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, and his Intermediate (HSSC) under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Bahawalpur. Mr. Khan holds a BS Honours degree in English from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, earned in 2015, and a Master of Arts in Education from the same institution. In 2018, he furthered his academic achievements by completing an MPhil in English from the National College of Business Administration & Economics (NCBA&E), Lahore, with a perfect CGPA of 4.0. Most recently, he completed an MPhil in Communication Studies from a prominent public sector university in 2023. His early academic excellence was highlighted by the General Proficiency Award he received at Our Own English High School in Dubai, UAE, in 1998. He has since continued to expand his professional skills, including completing the "Communication and Interpersonal Skills at Work" course offered by the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding. In 2019, he was invited to speak at the Teachers’ Training Workshop in Bahawalpur, where he shared insights into effective teaching methodologies. In 2024, he participated in CENTA's Global Teachers’ Meet, the world’s largest professional platform for educators, focusing on the future of teaching practices. As a researcher, Mr. Khan has made substantial contributions to his field. He has published multiple research articles in HEC-recognized Y-category journals and presented his work at prominent international conferences. In December 2024, he presented a model at the 2nd SAER International Conference hosted by Jiangsu University, China, focusing on integrating AI tools and soft skills into the English Literature and Language curriculum to better align academic programs with industry needs. That same year, he was selected as the sole South Asian representative 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. His scholarly contributions also include 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. Adding to his research accomplishments, Mr. Khan presented his study, 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. This work proposed a transformative framework for achieving gender equity through collaborative governance structures and emphasized the importance of separate yet cooperative institutions for men and women. Beyond research, Mr. Khan has proven his leadership capabilities through his role in organizing and coordinating over 26 departmental events, such as seminars, webinars, and career guidance sessions. He currently also serves as the In-charge of Internal Examinations in the English Literature Department. His efforts to support students holistically are exemplified by the establishment of the Guidance and Empowerment Centre, which provides academic and personal development support to students. As a mentor, he has successfully guided four MPhil Linguistics scholars who defended their theses in August 2024, while currently mentoring four additional scholars nearing the completion of their research. Through his dedication to academic excellence, innovative research, and the holistic development of his students, Mr. Khan has become a valued member of the academic community at the University of Okara, contributing to a progressive and dynamic 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 | 2024 |
ANALYZING THE AI TOOLS' IMPACT ON CRITICAL THINKING IN BS ENGLISH STUDENTS AT PAKISTANI UNIVERSITIES (External link) |
| 5 | 2023 |
Examining the Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Language Skill Enhancement: A Case Study of BS English Students in Okara, Pakistan (External link) |
| 6 | 2023 |
The Politics of Representation: Muslim Women in the Western Media -An Islamic Feminist Perspective (External link) |
| 7 | 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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