Dr. Arfan Arshad is a seasoned academic and IT professional with over 24 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from IIUM Malaysia and is an HEC-approved Ph.D. supervisor. Dr. Arshad has taught across undergraduate to doctoral levels in Pakistan and internationally, including at UMT, Jazan University (KSA), and Jinnah University for Women. His expertise spans Software Engineering, Database Systems, Project Management, and Information Systems.
He currently serves as Assistant Dean (Administration) and Assistant Professor at the School of Systems and Technology, UMT, where he leads academic operations, curriculum development, and AI integration initiatives. As the lead trainer for UMT’s "Generative AI for Higher Education" program, he has delivered 10+ workshops on AI, prompt engineering, and OBE, empowering faculty with practical digital skills. He has also represented Pakistan in international AI and machine le