Dr. Samyia Safdar is a distinguished academic and leader in Business Management, with a wealth of experience spanning research, teaching, and strategic leadership. Currently serving as a Lecturer at Teesside University, she previously held the position of Assistant Professor at Capital University of Science and Technology for five years. During her tenure, she demonstrated remarkable versatility by excelling in teaching, research, and academic leadership.

Her expertise lies in leadership, organizational behavior, project management, and understanding the psychological impacts of crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Safdar has an impressive record of publications in esteemed journals, making significant contributions to advancing knowledge in these critical areas. She has also played a vital role in academic publishing, serving as an editor for respected journals like Frontiers in Psychology and the Jinnah Business Review for four years, while actively reviewing for top-tier Q1 and Q2 journals.

In addition to her academic prowess, Dr. Safdar has held pivotal leadership roles, chairing key committees such as the Research Ethics Committee, the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), Curriculum Review Committee, and the Self-Assessment Report Committee. Her influence extends internationally, having served as a Conference Track Chair at several prestigious International Business Research Conferences. She supervised numerous students including PHDs, Postgraduates, and undergraduates as well.

Dr. Safdar’s strategic leadership skills are evident in her roles as Chair of the Curriculum Review Committee, Strategic Plan Committee, and SAR PhD Committee. She also contributes to shaping academic futures as a Board of Directors member for the MBA program, a Batch Advisor, a Personal Tutor, and a Module Leader for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Her outstanding contributions to education and research have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Chinese Government CSC Award, the Certificate of Most Outstanding Student, and scholarships for academic excellence. She has consistently earned Excellent evaluations for her teaching, research, and dependability, reflecting her unwavering commitment to excellence.

With a proven track record of achievements and a visionary approach to academic and professional leadership, Dr. Safdar stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the field of Business Management. Her continued efforts promise a future of transformative contributions to education, research, and leadership development.

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 August 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 November 2019 to January 2024, Dr. Safdar served as an Associate Editor at the Jinnah Business Review (JBR). 

Reviewer:

• Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
• Leadership & Organization Development Journal
• Current Psychology 
• Corporate Governance 
• Sage Open 
• Administrative Sciences
• Journal of Health Organization and Management 
• Frontier in Psychology
• Social Sciences 

• Managing in Challenging Environment
• Business Policies and Strategies
• Leading Strategic Change
• The Responsible Leader
• Leadership and Management Development
• Productivity Through People
• Managing High Performance Teams
• Manging people in Global Organization
• Managerial Ethics
• International Business and Management
• Post Graduate Research Methods
• Organizational Behavior
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Introduction to Psychology

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

• Chinese Government Scholarship Award for PHD.

• Certificate of Most Outstanding Student in the international degree program at the University of International Business and Economics, China.

• Award for Excellence in Academic Performance from the University of International Business and Economics, China.

• Certificate of completing the Elementary Level of Chinese in 2016 from the University of International Business and Economics, China.

• Merit Certificate for securing a Medal in Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan.

• Certifications of Commendation for contributions to the CUST International Research Conference.

• Certification of Participation in the Faculty Development Plan.

• Shields of Track Chair at the CUST Business Research Conference, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad.

• Excellent evaluation in teaching, research, development, and dependability from the Vice Chancellor.

• Advisor for QS Ranking Evaluation for CUST University, providing strategic guidance in selecting qualified evaluators for the university's QS World University Rankings submission and contributing to the enhancement of the university’s global academic standing.
• External Viva Examiner for postgraduate and Ph.D. dissertations, assessing and evaluating the academic quality and contributions of advanced research work.
• Track Chair at international research conferences, leading the review and organization of research presentations and sessions, ensuring academic quality and relevance of content presented.
• Peer Reviewer for Q1 and Q2 journals, providing expert review for top-tier academic journals and contributing to the advancement of scholarly knowledge in leadership, strategy, and organizational behavior.
• Guest Editor for Frontiers in Psychology, leading editorial activities for special issues, coordinating peer reviews, and shaping the thematic direction of research publications.
• Associate Editor for Jinnah Business Review, contributing to the academic review process and ensuring high-quality research and editorial standards in the field of business research.
• Research Ethics Committee Member, overseeing ethical compliance in research activities, reviewing manuscripts, and issuing clearance letters to ensure adherence to ethical research standards.
• Ph.D. SAR Committee Chair, compiling and documenting key information for the department’s Ph.D. program, producing a comprehensive Self-Assessment Report (SAR) to support program evaluation and development.
• CRC Committee Chair, leading the review and improvement of course content, mapping learning outcomes to academic standards, recommending course materials, and evaluating assessments to ensure academic rigor.
• ORIC Committee Chair at the department level, coordinating departmental activities with the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) initiatives and fostering a culture of research excellence and innovation.
• Member of the Board of Studies (BoS) for MBA, advising on academic matters, proposing new curricula, and contributing to the development of syllabi for MBA programs to align with industry standards and educational best practices.
• Invited Speaker at university seminars, delivering talks that bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing expert insights.
• ORIC Committee Member at the university level, providing strategic guidance on ORIC operations, ensuring high standards for deliverables, and supporting the university’s research and innovation objectives.