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Muhammad Usman Tariq

Muhammad Usman Tariq has more than 16+ year’s experience in industry and academia. He has been working as a consultant and trainer for industries representing six sigma, quality, health and safety, environmental systems, project management, and information security standards. His work has encompassed sectors in aviation, manufacturing, food, hospitality, education, finance, research, software and transportation. He has diverse and significant experience working with accreditation agencies of ABET, ACBSP, AACSB, WASC, CAA, EFQM and NCEAC. Additionally, Dr. Tariq has operational experience in incubators, research labs, government research projects, private sector startups, program creation and management at various industrial and academic levels. He is Certified Higher Education Teacher from Harvard University, USA, Certified Online Educator from HMBSU, Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Lead Auditor ISO 9001 Certified, ISO 14001, IOSH MS, OSHA 30, and OSHA 48. He is member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

Publications

Equity and Inclusion in Learning Ecosystems

Globally, educational institutions increasingly recognise the need for equality and inclusion in creating successful and equitable learning environments. This chapter delves...

Empowering Educators in the Learning Ecosystem

The changing face of education serves as the backdrop for this chapter. Driven by technological breakthroughs, the demand for 21st-century skills, and the need to adapt to the...

Revolutionizing Health Data Management With Blockchain Technology: Enhancing Security and Efficiency in a Digital Era

This chapter thoroughly investigates the revolutionary use of blockchain technology in the administration of medical data. Blockchain integration has become a disruptive force in...

Emerging Trends and Innovations in Blockchain-Digital Twin Integration for Green Investments: A Case Study Perspective

This chapter explores the dynamic interaction between blockchain technology and digital twins in the context of green investing. It examines the revolutionary influence of the...

Emotional Intelligence in Understanding and Influencing Consumer Behavior

This chapter explores how important emotional intelligence (EI) is in determining consumers' behaviour. The psychological foundations of emotional intelligence are examined...

Fintech Startups and Cryptocurrency in Business: Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship

This book chapter explains the significant influence of cryptocurrencies and fintech startups on business models and entrepreneurship by examining their revolutionary junction....

Multidisciplinary Service Learning in Higher Education: Concepts, Implementation, and Impact

This chapter explores the exciting field of transdisciplinary service learning in higher education, providing an in-depth look at its theoretical underpinnings, real-world...

Enhancing Cybersecurity Protocols in Modern Healthcare Systems: Strategies and Best Practices

This chapter explores the crucial responsibility of strengthening cybersecurity measures within the ever-changing context of contemporary healthcare systems. As digitalization...

Advanced Wearable Medical Devices and Their Role in Transformative Remote Health Monitoring

This chapter explores the ever-changing environment of wearable health technology and its critical role in transforming modern healthcare. It goes into the historical history of...

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable and Climate-Neutral Economy in Asia

This chapter explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping Asia move towards a sustainable and climate-neutral economy. The chapter thoroughly examines AI's potential...

Metaverse in Business and Commerce

Incorporating the Metaverse into trade and business represents a paradigm change, changing conventional tactics, and encouraging creative solutions. The Metaverse's...

The Role of Emerging Technologies in Shaping the Global Digital Government Landscape

This chapter explores how new technologies are transforming the face of digital governance worldwide. With a particular emphasis on disruptive technologies like blockchain...

The Transformation of Healthcare Through AI-Driven Diagnostics

This chapter delves into the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on healthcare diagnostics, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and predictability. The thorough...

Empowering Student Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Execution

This chapter explores how university-based innovation centres enable student entrepreneurs to take their ideas from conception to effective implementation. Examining the idea of...

The Discourse of Blue Economy Definitions, Measurements, and Theories: Implications for Strengthening Academic Research and Industry Practice

This chapter discusses the definitions, measurements, and theories of the blue economy for strengthening academic research and industry practice. A critical literature review...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as the Future Workplace Ethics: Theoretical Review

In the fast-changing workplace, there are growing concerns among stakeholders on accommodating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The absence of DEI in labour markets in...