Assistant Professor, Social Development & Policy
School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Education
- Ph.D. in Policy Analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School, USA
- M.Phil. in Policy Analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School, USA
- MBA (Finance), Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
- BBA (Hons) Finance, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
Academic Leadership & Teaching Roles
- Visiting Professor of Policy and Strategy, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (2018–Present)
- Founding Associate Dean – Industry Linkages, Karachi School of Business and Leadership (2015–2017)
- Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Institutional Reform, KSBL (2014–2017)
- Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Institutional Reform & Founding Head, Policy and Strategy Advisory Unit, IBA Karachi (2013–2014)
Courses Taught
- Public Policy Analysis: Theory and Practice
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Water Economics and Policy
- Corporate Strategy & Strategic Management
- Strategy for Emerging Markets
Professional Experience
- Deloitte Consulting LLP (USA) – Manager, Strategy & Operations (2007–2011)
• National leader in energy and climate strategy consulting.
• Directed Destination 2025, a USD 1M renewable energy vision project.
• Managed climate adaptation and renewable energy programs for USAID and state governments.
• Winner, Deloitte USA National Innovation Quest. - RAND Corporation – Doctoral Fellow (2001–2007)
• Dissertation: Improving decision-making systems for decentralized education delivery in Pakistan.
• Led projects on education reform, energy policy, health risk analysis, and trade regulation.
• Secured research grants from RAND Education and RAND Energy divisions. - Engro Asahi Polymer & Chemicals Limited – Business Analyst & Market Planning Officer (1999–2001)
• Led corporate planning, financial modeling, and project financing for a USD 30M business unit.
• Developed financial feasibilities for expansion projects and structured financing with IFC.
Research Interests
- Institutional Design & Governance Reform
- Energy Transitions and Climate Strategy
- ESG Reporting and Corporate Sustainability
- Political Economy of Education & Decentralization
- Islamic Governance and Statecraft
Executive Education Leadership
- Designed and delivered 50+ executive education programs, generating USD 350,000 in annual revenue.
- Clients included Engro, K-Electric, Toyota Motors Pakistan, Colgate-Palmolive, Novartis, and Mitsubishi Corporation.
Certifications & Credentials
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) – PMI
- GRI Professional Certification – Global Reporting Initiative
- Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) – IFRS
- Sustainability Excellence Associate – ISSP
- Leadership Development Program – Harvard Business School
Awards & Grants
- RAND Education Dissertation Award – USD 40,000
- Deloitte National Innovation Quest Winner – USD 200,000 resources
- Multiple research and policy analysis grants from RAND divisions
Selected Publications
- Bluthenthal, R., Malik, M.R., et al. “Sterile Syringe Access Conditions and Variations in HIV Risk Among Drug Injectors in Three Cities.” Addiction (2004).
- Malik, M.R., et al. “Reexamining Military Acquisition Reform: Are We There Yet?” RAND Arroyo Center (2005).
- Deloitte Consulting LLP. Destination 2025: The Future of Renewable Energy and related series.
