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ALUMS Chat: Redefining Business Education with Innovation & Inclusion

ALUMS Chat: Redefining Business Education with Innovation & Inclusion

In our next episode, we are honoured to welcome Dr. Muhammad Adeel Zaffar (BSc Computer Science 2003), Dean of the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), for an inspiring conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of business education.

September 26, 2025

Time:

4:00 pm

LUMS Facebook Page

Dr. Zaffar is a proud LUMS alumnus and a distinguished academic leader who was appointed Dean of SDSB in July 2025. He holds a PhD in Information Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with expertise spanning Business Information Systems, Operations Management, and advanced modelling techniques.

Before returning to LUMS, he taught in the United States at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and UNC Charlotte. At LUMS, he has served as Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Executive Education, and Programme Coordinator in Management Science, shaping both academic programmes and strategic initiatives.

As Dean, Dr. Zaffar envisions SDSB as a forward-looking, agile, and impact-driven school that bridges classroom learning with real-world industry needs, while nurturing inclusive, entrepreneurial, and socially responsible leaders.

Why Join the Conversation?

• Follow Dr. Zaffar’s journey—from a BSc student at LUMS to becoming Dean of SDSB.

• Gain insights into his vision for innovation and inclusivity in business education.

• Explore how SDSB is preparing graduates to lead in an evolving global economy.

• Hear from a homegrown leader shaping the future of Pakistan’s premier business school.

Join us for this thought-provoking episode with Dr. Adeel Zaffar, premiering on the LUMS Facebook page on Friday, 26th September at 4:00 pm (PKT).

Add to Calendar 2025-09-11 15:31:47 2025-09-11 15:31:47 ALUMS Chat: Redefining Business Education with Innovation & Inclusion Dr. Zaffar is a proud LUMS alumnus and a distinguished academic leader who was appointed Dean of SDSB in July 2025. He holds a PhD in Information Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with expertise spanning Business Information Systems, Operations Management, and advanced modelling techniques.Before returning to LUMS, he taught in the United States at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and UNC Charlotte. At LUMS, he has served as Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Executive Education, and Programme Coordinator in Management Science, shaping both academic programmes and strategic initiatives.As Dean, Dr. Zaffar envisions SDSB as a forward-looking, agile, and impact-driven school that bridges classroom learning with real-world industry needs, while nurturing inclusive, entrepreneurial, and socially responsible leaders.Why Join the Conversation?• Follow Dr. Zaffar’s journey—from a BSc student at LUMS to becoming Dean of SDSB.• Gain insights into his vision for innovation and inclusivity in business education.• Explore how SDSB is preparing graduates to lead in an evolving global economy.• Hear from a homegrown leader shaping the future of Pakistan’s premier business school.Join us for this thought-provoking episode with Dr. Adeel Zaffar, premiering on the LUMS Facebook page on Friday, 26th September at 4:00 pm (PKT). LUMS Facebook Page LUMS Drupal 8 adil.sarwar@lums.edu.pk Asia/Karachi public