With extensive 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 across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, focusing on enterprise, innovation, business analytics, and advanced qualitative research methods. Saqlain is also leading the Sustainable Enterprise and Digital Social Innovation research theme within the Impact Southwest UK Research Group. Before joining the University of Plymouth, he served as the Programme Leader for (EMBA) and Cluster Head for (Entrepreneurship & Marketing) at SZABIST University, Pakistan. He 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.

Research grant:

Co-Investigator- EU Horizon Europe project (Grant agreement ID: 101234185) Social Innovation methods and Tools for Communities Affected by Transitions (SINTACT) funded with €951 900,00 by the European Commission for 2025-2029. The project is coordinated by Sofia University, Bulgaria, with partners from the UK, Romania, Japan, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Morocco, and Vietnam.

External positions:

Director- Plymouth Social Enterprise Network (PSEN)

External Examiner, University of Lincoln

1 Sept 2025 → 30 Sept 2029

Professional memberships:

So far, Saqlain has supervised over 15 undergraduate students, 20 postgraduate students, and 04 PhD dissertations. Currently, he is supervising 10 postgraduate research projects and 02 doctoral-level projects at the University of Plymouth.

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Saqlain has taught in diverse educational settings, with experience in the UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Pakistan. His teaching focuses on entrepreneurship, business management, quantitative research methods, 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
• DBA701HK Advanced Qualitative Research Methods for Doctoral Study