Key details
Iqra Abdullah
Lecturer in Human Resources & Organisational Behaviour
Iqra Abdullah’s academic journey began in the United Arab Emirates, where she completed her early education, followed by an undergraduate and a master’s degree in Pakistan. She then pursued her PhD at University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM). Before joining the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ, she had the privilege of serving for seven years at two non-profit universities, contributing to impactful educational initiatives. Her career is driven by a passion for quality education and student empowerment.
Responsibilities within the university
At the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ, Iqra’s responsibilities include teaching, providing tutorial guidance, and engaging in research and scholarly activities. She also contributes to examining and curriculum development, ensuring academic programs remain relevant. Additionally, she handles administrative tasks and supports the smooth running of academic processes at the university.
Research / Scholarly interests
- Employees’ Psychological Well-Being​
- Leadership Behaviours and Styles​
- Personality Psychology ​
- Emotional Intelligence
Recent publications
- Meritocracy or Aristocracy: Appraising the performance appraisal systems​
- Interplay of personality traits, emotional intelligence, and innovative behaviour among the leaders​