Dr. ARABELLA BHUTTO (HEC Approved Supervisor)

Email: co.director@admin.muet.edu.pk Mobile: 0092-323-3958029 http://sc.hec.gov.pk/aphds/lists/supdetail.asp?id=11 Dr. ARABELLA BHUTTO (HEC Approved Supervisor) EDUCATION: Ph.D Business and Management (2005 2008) Nottingham University Business School, UK Thesis: The Dynamic Technology Capability (DTC) Model for the Next Generation of Technology Evolution Supervisor: Prof. Chris O Brien, University of Nottingham, UK Award: Scholarship awarded fully by Mehran University of Engineering and Technology granted from the Ministry of Education, Pakistan and partially by the University of Nottingham as 33% waiver in the tuition fee. M.Sc Technology and Innovation Management (2003 2004) Science and Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, UK Thesis: Managing Inter-industry differences: A case study of Nokia Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Davies, University of Sussex, UK Award: Scholarship awarded fully by Mehran University of Engineering and Technology granted from the Ministry of Education, Pakistan. M.E Communication Systems and Networks (2001-2003) Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, PK Thesis: Quality of Service Analysis for Mobile Messaging: SMS, EMS and MMS Supervisor: Dr. M.A. Unar, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, PK Achievement: High score amongst all students (CGPA 3.96) B.E Electronics Engineering (2000) Project: Installing System Management Server 2.0 at MUET Lab Supervisor: Dr. B.S. Chowdhry, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, PK Achievement: Medal of 1 st Position and Merit Certificate PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Co-Director and Associate Professor May 2003 to date Mehran University Institute of Science and Technology Development Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan Administration of Institute relevant tasks including day to day execution of teaching, research and management. Course convener of Postgraduate classes Teaching and Supervising research projects of MS, MPhil and PhD students of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Technology and Innovation Management and Human Resource Management Organizing events, workshops, trainings and seminars Member of Board of Studies of the Institute for MS and MBA programs Member of committees of University (for example: upgrading university ranking, Postgraduate prospectus) Quality controller of the Institute Implementing quality standards, protocols and recommendations given by Lloyds as ISO guidelines Implementing quality standards, protocols and recommendations given by Quality Enhancement Cell of the University and of the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Working as Quality Auditor of other Institutes of the University Co-Principle Investigator of Research project funded by Higher Education Commission on Analyzing University Industry Government Linkages in Pakistan Consultancy project for BOC Edward, Sussex UK to identify various models of collaboration to be used by the company while collaborating with suppliers, customers and competitors Consultancy project for DishWashers Direct, Nottingham UK for process mapping of the company s activities and identifying and proposing appropriate solutions through re-engineering of these activities Contributions to the consultancy project of development of Customer Relation Management Toolkit (CRM) for JISC project, Nottingham, UK 1

Report submitted for Application of Business Process Re-engineering for activities in the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Report submitted for measuring the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the academic activities in Mehran University of Engineering and Technology PC-I scheme submitted and approved by the Education Department, Government of Sindh for the development of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre An extension of Mehran University Institute of Science, Technology and Development Lecturer and Electronics Lab In charge Dec 2002 May 2003 Agro Information Technology Centre Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan Teaching undergraduate students of BSIT for subjects including Electronics engineering and Calculus Guiding and supervising the students projects Managing electronics labs and designing the practical modules Lecturer and Manager Students Affair committee Oct 2000 Nov 2002 Department of Computer Science Isra University, Pakistan Teaching undergraduate students of BSc for subjects including Electronics engineering, Digital Logic, Data Communication and Calculus Guiding and supervising the students projects Managing Girl Students Affair Committee SKILLS AND ABILITIES; Good co-coordination capacity achieved through experiences of managing number of events, workshops and trainings Experienced Team leader and resource manager based on learning achieved through the execution of research projects Good communication skills achieved through interacting with larger number of industrialist and academicians for consultancy and research projects Detailed knowledge of business and management oriented subjects Hands on experience of MS Word, MS Excel, SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science), Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Analytical Network Process (ANP) Capacity of linking scientific and technological developments with the socio-economic development of country Good networking with universities, industries and Government actors Possess skills for managing innovation and knowing in detail the relevant theories, practices, frameworks, tools and techniques Good presenter as delivered presentations to academicians, industrialists and government actors Analytical reader as a reviewer of various national and international research journals Proven writing skills in the form of published reports, research articles, book and book chapter PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS: Publications in International Journals Talpur, H., Bhutto, A. and Rashdi, P.R. (2014), Exploring research trends in Information Technology in Pakistan: A Meta analysis, Academic Research International Vol. 32, pp 111-124. Bhutto, A. Rashdi, P.I.S and Abro, M. (2012), Indicators for the S&T policy in Pakistan: Entering Science, Technology and Innovation paradigm, Science and Public Policy, Vol. 39, No.1. pp 1-12. Shah, A.A., Rashdi, R.S., Bhutto, A. and Shah, A., (2011), The real life scenario for diffusion of renewable energy technologies (RETs) in Pakistan - Lessons learned through the pilot field study under physical community, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp 2210-2213. Rashdi, P.I.S, Abro, Q.M. and Bhutto. A. (2011), The role of academic entrepreneurs experience in building networks, International Journal of Business, Innovation and Research, Vol. 5 No. 2 pp 212-228. 2

Shah, A.A., Qureshi, S.M., Bhutto, A. and Shah, A., (2011), Sustainable development through renewable energy The fundamental policy dilemmas of Pakistan, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp 861-865. Abro, Q.M., Rashdi, P.I.S and Bhutto. A. (2010), Innovations in nanotechnology organizations, International Journal of Innovation and Technology management, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp 377-388. Abro, Q.M., Rashdi, P.I.S and Bhutto. A. (2010), Model for the successful commercialization of nanotechnology in the UK, International Journal of Business, Innovation and Research, Vol. 4, No. 6, pp 614-625. Bhutto, A. and Qazi, M.A. (2009), Does regulation always contribute positively towards technology evolution in the European mobile industry, International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), Vol. 6, No. 4 (December 2009), pp 341-361. Bhutto, A. (2005), Managing inter industry differences: The case study of Nokia, International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management (IJITM), Vol. 2, No. 3 (September 2005), pp 235-257. Publications in National Journals Lashari, J.H., Bhutto, A. and Qazi, M.A. (2014), Research Students Satisfaction in Jamshoro Education City, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 33, No. 4, pp 388-397. Mangrio, W.B., Bhutto, A. and Naqvi, I.B. (2013), Contributions of Science and Technology Parks towards firms performance in Pakistan, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp 391-400. Lashari, J.H., Bhutto, A. and Qazi, M.A. (2013), Timely Post Graduate Degree Completion: A Case Study of Jamshoro Education City, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp 111-120. Abro, Q.M., Bhutto. A., and Memon, N.A. (2011), Customer perception on e-banking: A case study of HBL Jamshoro, Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 30, No. 4, pp 681-688. Books Arabella Bhutto (2010), The Dynamic Technological Capability Model, Lambert Academic Publishing. Asif A. Shah, Arabella Bhutto and S.M Qureshi et al., (2012), Renewable Energy Scenario of Pakistan for sustainable Development, in Global Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy System, IGI Global, United States of America. Conference papers Research Paper Analyzing Triple Helix Relations in Pakistan, Consultative Workshop on University Industry Government Linkages in Pakistan. 22 nd August 2013. Research Paper Identifying lack of proper mechanism in establishing University-Industry-Government linkages in Pakistan, International workshop on Science and Technology Policies and Planning in SAARC countries, Islamabad, Pakistan 10 th 11 th April 2012. Research paper Identifying indicators for the S&T policy in Pakistan by entering new Science, Technology and Innovation paradigm, presented at International workshop on S&T statistics and Policy Making, Islamabad, Pakistan. 5 th 7 th May 2009. Research paper Benefits and risks of A-GPS technology for mobile operators in the UK, presented at fifteenth International working seminar on production economics, Innsbruck, Austria. 3 rd 7 th March 2008. 3

Research paper An AHP based study of the decisions regarding investments in advanced technologies for developments in LBS applications in the UK mobile industry, presented at the Net4MTI conference, University of Nottingham, UK. 21 st 22 nd June 2007. Research paper Regulations enforcing technology evolution in the European mobile industry, presented at the conference Engaged Research in Organization and Management, University of Lincoln, UK. 29 th 30 th March 2007. Research paper Recent developments in management of technology: Education and Training for the IIT/05 Conference, Dubai, UAE. 26 th 28 th September 2005. REVIEWER OF RESEARCH JOURNALS Journal of Research in International Business and Management (JRIBM) International Research Journal of Journalism and Mass communication (IRJJMC) Universal Journal of Marketing and Business Research (UJMBR) Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology Workshops and Trainings Conducted and Attended: Conducted: One day training on Nurture Your Career NYC2014, at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, 26 th March 2014 Conducted: One day training on Team Building, at Jamshoro Power Company Limited (JPCL), 5 th Oct 2012 Conducted: One Week extensive training on Introduction to Statistical Package for Social Sciences at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, 11 th to 15 th June 2012 Attended one day training on Total Quality Management, 31 st December 2011, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hyderabad Attended one day training on Quality and Productivity Improvement Techniques, 26 th March 2011, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hyderabad Attended: Community outreach workshop on Framework for economic growth of Pakistan, University of Sindh, 22 nd September 2011 Conducted: Six Weeks Extensive Training on Introduction to Statistical Package for Social Sciences at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, 7 th March to 21 st April, 2011 Conducted: Business process Re-engineering (BPR) Part II of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology at MUET, Jamshoro, 21 st Dec, 2009 Conducted: Business process Re-engineering (BPR) Part I of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology at MUET, Jamshoro, 13 th June, 2009 Attended: Six days training on Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policy in developing countries, 7 th to 12 th December 2009, COMSTECH, Islamabad Attended: One day International workshop on Legal issues in IT for professionals at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, 6 th April 2009 Attended: One day workshop on Business Process Re-engineering, Nottingham University, 11 th June 2007 Attended: One week training on Advanced Routing Protocol Boot Camp by UNSCOM, Karachi, 3 rd to 7 th March 2003 Attended: One day training on Fiber Optic System specialist by Fiber Tech Communications, Karachi, 9 th May 2002 Research Grant Achieved Co Principle investigator in project, Funded by Higher Education Commission Pakistan, Analysis of University Industry Government Linkage in Pakistan, Funding of Rs. 2,670,128 only. PC I Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre An extension of Mehran University Institute of Science, Technology and Development, Approved by Government of Sindh, Funding of Rs. 195.321 Million only. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Registration number: ELECTRO/5653 Member Alumni Association, Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex, UK Member Alumni Association, Nottingham University Business School (NUBS), UK Member of Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE) Member of Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering Pakistan (IEEEP) 4

PhD Research Supervisor: Asif Shah (2014), Micro Techno Economic Dynamic for poverty alleviation: Study of Sindh, PhD (Science and Technology Policy). Sattar Shah (2015), Impact of Trade Liberalization on the Textile industry of Pakistan, PhD (Science and Technology Policy). MS Research Supervisor: Saif-ullah (2012), Designing examination's information system management: A comparative case study, MS (Science, Technology Policy). Samiuddin Shaikh (2012), Establishing framework for identifying problems faced by the foreign students: The case study of Jamshoro Education city, MS (Science and Technology Policy). Jagul Huma Lashari (2012), A Frame work for satisfaction and Degree Completion of Post Graduate Students: A Case Study of Education City Jamshoro, MS (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy). Sadaf Mushtaq (2013), Re-Designing Learning Methods and Grading Standards in Business Program, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). Nouman Ali Shah (2013), Analysis of customer satisfaction with reference to ATM Services: A case study of various banks in Hyderabad, MS Sajid Merani (2013), Inclination of Business Graduates Towards Entrepreneurship: Case Study Higher Education Institutes of Sindh, MS Hina Naz (2013), Exploring Research Trends in Information Technology in Pakistan, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). Abdul Rehman Shaikh (2013), Improving Physics education in Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools; A case study of Karachi, MS (Science and Technology Policy). Zubair Buriro (2014), Reasons of Preference of Islamic Banking by Customers in Hyderabad, MS Mehwish Brohi (2014), The Post Project Review of USAID Project: A Case Study on Jamshoro Power House Limited Company, MS Ayoub Nizamani (2014), Investigation of Most Frequent Type of Failure in Oil and Gas up Stream Operation: A Case of UEPL, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). Rabail Dharejo (2014), Analysing University, Industry and Government linkages in Software Sector in Jamshoro and Hyderabad, MS Shazma Tahseen (2014), E-Health in Sindh: Study of initiatives, challenges and implications, MS (Science and Technology Policy). Sheena Pitafi (2014), Perception of Final Year Students Towards Career Selection: A Case Study of Jamshoro Education City, MS Sehrish Shoukat (2014), The Analysis of employee Needs: A Case Study of HESCO Hyderabad, MS Quratulain Qureshi (2014), Factors Affecting Transfer of Training at the Workplace (The Case Study of SSGC), MS Sonia Bhayo (2014), Reasons of Preference of Islamic Banks by Customers in Hyderabad, MS Asma Saleem (2014), University-Industry Linkages in Textile Sector, MS (Human Resource Management). Zubair Buriro (2014), Motivating IT Professionals: A Case Study of Education City Jamshoro, MS Syed Obeid Rashdi (2014), Redesigning the MBA Program: Implication for Business Institutes in Hyderabad, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). Amber Naz (2014), Internship Practices and Satisfaction Levels of Students in Developing Their Career Opportunities: The Case Study of MUET, MS (Technology and Innovation Management). Wajahat Jaffery (2014), The Analysis of University Industry Government Linkage of Pharmaceutical Sector in Sindh, Pakistan, MS Khalida Khan (2014), Discrimination and Harassment Faced by the Female Faculty Members in Jamshoro Education City, MS Noureen Bhutto (2014), Interest of Foreign Students of Higher Education Institutes in Tourism in Hyderabad, MS (Science, Technology and Innovation Policy). 5