With over 15 years of experience in both academia and industry, Saqlain brings knowledge and practical insights to his role as a Lecturer in Business and Data Analytics. He teaches a variety of modules for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, focusing on enterprise, innovation, and business analytics. Before joining the University of Plymouth, he served as the Program Leader for (EMBA) and Cluster Head for (Entrepreneurship & Marketing) at SZABIST University, Pakistan. Saqlain has expertise in supervising research projects, ranging from undergraduate to PhD level. He publishes his work in internationally recognized journals and regularly participates in academic events.

Fellow of the HEA (FHEA).

Member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Member of the American Psychological Association (APA).

So far, Saqlain has supervised over 15 undergraduate students, 20 postgraduate students, and 4 PhD dissertations. Currently, he is supervising 10 postgraduate research projects.

Saqlain’s teaching focuses on business management, entrepreneurship, and business analytics. Teaching and imparting knowledge to his students is the most enriching experience for him. He always offers first-line support and a conducive environment to the students for learning, sharing, and enjoying knowledge.

Saqlain is also a visiting lecturer at the International Institute in Geneva (IIG), Switzerland and the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) Hong Kong.

Module leadership/Teaching:

• STO6004 Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity
• STO7009 Business Analytics
• PBS5003C The Challenge Module: Responsible Entrepreneurship in Action
• STO4001 Business and Management External Environment
• MKT4003 Marketing, Enterprise and the Digital Economy
• STO3002 Introduction to Business Research
• ENT200HKU Enterprise and Innovation
• IUG3007 Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity
• MAL2003 Enterprise and Innovation
• STO6004HK Enterprise Innovation and Creativity