Samyia Safdar

Dr. Samyia Safdar is a distinguished scholar in the field of Business Management, with a focus on Management. She is currently serving as a Lecturer at Teesside University (TU) since January 2024. Before joining Teesside University, Dr. Safdar was an Assistant Professor at the Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST). Dr. Safdar earned her Ph.D. in Business Management with a major in Management from the University of International Business and Economics in China in 2018. 

Dr. Safdar's academic credentials underscore her deep expertise and continuous pursuit of excellence in business management. Her educational background, coupled with her accolades, positions her as a respected scholar and contributor to her field.

Dr. Samyia Safdar's research interests lie at the intersection of leadership, organizational behavior, and project management, with a particular focus on the dynamics of leadership styles and their impacts on workplace outcomes. Her work explores various aspects of leadership, including abusive, transformational, paternalistic, and ethical leadership, and examines how these styles influence employee behavior, project success, and organizational performance. A key area of her research investigates the dark side of leadership. Dr. Safdar also delves into the positive aspects of leadership in enhancing employee outcomes.

Dr. Safdar has a strong interest in the well-being of employees, particularly in high-stress environments like healthcare. Additionally, her work on public health education during the COVID-19 pandemic underscores her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in organizational settings.

Overall, Dr. Safdar’s research is characterized by a nuanced understanding of leadership and its multifaceted impact on both individual and organizational outcomes, contributing valuable insights to the fields of business management, human resources, and organizational psychology.

As a Topic Editor for Frontiers in Psychology from February 2022 to January 2023, Dr. Samyia Safdar expertly defined the scope of the Research Topic “What Makes Leadership Responsible and Effective? Reinventing Leadership in the COVID-19 Outbreak”. She identified and contacted potential contributors, assessed and provided feedback on abstract submissions, and ensured sufficient contributions for a comprehensive collection. Dr. Safdar oversaw the review process of submitted manuscripts as a handling editor and ensured the completion of the topic by providing an editorial. Concurrently, from February 2020 to January 2024, Dr. Safdar served as an Associate Editor at the Jinnah Business Research Center (JBR). 

1. Managing in Challenging Environment
2. Business Policies and Strategies
3. Manging people in Global Organization
4. Managerial Ethics
5. International Business and Management
6. Post Graduate Research Methods
7. Organizational Behavior
8. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
9. Introduction to Psychology

Dr. Samyia Safdar has received numerous accolades throughout her academic career.

• Among her peers, she was honored with the Certificate of Most Outstanding Student in the international degree program for 2018 graduates, highlighting her exceptional achievements and dedication to her field.

• She was awarded the Prize for Excellence in Academic Performance for the 2014-2015 academic year by the University of International Business and Economics, China.

• Her exceptional performance during her Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration at the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology in Pakistan earned her a Merit Certificate and the Campus Medal. 

• Additionally, Dr. Safdar's scholarly contributions have been recognized with the Best Paper Award at the CUST International Business Research Conference.

• Research Ethics Committee Member (June 2023 - January 2024): Reviewed manuscripts for ethical compliance and issued clearance letters.
• Ph.D. SAR Committee Chair (June 2022 - January 2024): Compiled and recorded information for the department's Ph.D. program, producing a Self-Assessment Report.
• CRC Committee Chair (June 2022 - January 2024): Evaluated course content, mapped learning outcomes, recommended course materials, and assessed exams.
• Member of Board of Studies (BoS) for MBA: (November 2021 - January 2024): Advised on academic matters and proposed curricula and syllabi for MBA programs.
• ORIC Committee Chair, Department of Management Sciences (October 2020 - January 2024): Synchronized departmental activities with ORIC initiatives.
• ORIC Committee Member (March 2020 - January 2024): Provided guidance on ORIC operations and ensured high standards for deliverables.
• Strategic Plan Committee Member (February 2020 - January 2024): Developed a five-year strategic plan focusing on flagship areas, new programs, technology upgrades, and industry-academia collaborations.