*45+ years of experience as an executive, scientist (Impact Factor 104), educator, and researcher in higher education-related and E&P organizations in domestic and global markets *Member of the Executive Management and Strategic Planning Committee of the National University of Medical Sciences*Alumni of Yale University and current research affiliations with the Smithsonian Institute and Harvard University *Intimate knowledge with hands-on experience in policy formulations and execution of higher education programs including promotion of research, scholarship and financial aid systems, faculty professional development, human resources development and management, and quality assurance*Member of the Executive Management of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan: the apex body for bringing Pakistani institutions of higher learning at par with leading universities of the world (2003-2013).*Awarded 10,000 scholarships/fellowships in 5 years for graduate studies and post-doctoral research in Pakistan and foreign universities through a specifically designed process based on merit, transparency and equal-opportunity *Negotiated and developed partnership with 17 organizations and universities in Europe (8 countries) and Asia-Pacific (5 countries) for students' placements for PhD and post-doctoral research/ exchange opportunities for university faculty *Founded the National Institute of Leadership in Education (NILE) at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan (2011-2012)*Founded the HEC Research Grant Program for universities, the University-Industry technology support program, and International research grant programs with the UK and the USA universities *Improved, and implemented country-wide Quality Assurance policies and regulation: Faculty Recruitment, Tenure Track system, Graduate Programs, Quality Performance Evaluation Standards, National Qualification Framework, etc*Member of International research groups conducting paleontological & geological research in Pakistan, China, and East Africa: 1973-*70 research publications