Dr. Muhammad Ali
Associate ProfessorMr. Ali is a highly motivated professional with more than 18 years of experience. He has working experience with academia, government and private sector and NGOs. He completed his Master in International Public Policy from University of Tsukuba, Japan in 2013 under Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program and he has also done MBA in finance in 2000 from IBA, University of Sindh, Pakistan. Currently he is serving at USPCAS-W at Mehran UET, Jamshoro as an Assistant Professor. Earlier to this he was affiliated with SZABIST as Assistant Professor and headed MBA and BBA programs. He has also worked in the Monitoring and Evaluation Cell, Planning and Development Department, Government of Sindh, Pakistan, where he was responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the Sindh government’s social and infrastructure development projects. Earlier to this he worked at Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and closely worked with different NGOs and Microfinance Institutes in the country.
Postal Address: USPCAS-W, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro
Phone: +92 301 3557989
Email: [email protected]
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Biography
Mr. Ali is a highly motivated professional with more than 18 years of experience. He has working experience with academia, government and private sector and NGOs. He completed his Master in International Public Policy from University of Tsukuba, Japan in 2013 under Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program and he has also done MBA in finance in 2000 from IBA, University of Sindh, Pakistan. Currently he is serving at USPCAS-W at Mehran UET, Jamshoro as an Assistant Professor. Earlier to this he was affiliated with SZABIST as Assistant Professor and headed MBA and BBA programs. He has also worked in the Monitoring and Evaluation Cell, Planning and Development Department, Government of Sindh, Pakistan, where he was responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the Sindh government’s social and infrastructure development projects. Earlier to this he worked at Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and closely worked with different NGOs and Microfinance Institutes in the country. He is result oriented with a consistent record of achieving results. His key qualifications include Innovative, Learning Behaviour, Team Player, Communication, Analytical Skills, Networking and Coordination.
Education
| ID | Degree Type | Discipline | University | Country | Pass Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctorate | Economics | University of Sindh, Jamshoro | Pakistan | 2024 |
| 2 | Master | Program of Economic and Public Policy Management (PEPPM) School of Humanities and Social Sciences | University of Tsukuba, Japan | Japan | 2013 |
| 3 | Master | MBA (Finance) | University of Sindh, Jamshoro | Pakistan | 2000 |
| 4 | Bachelor | BBA (Hons.) | University of Sindh, Jamshoro | Pakistan | 1999 |
Experiences
| ID | Designation | Organization | Country | Time Periods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro | Pakistan | 01-06-2015 - 19-01-2025 |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | SZABIST – Hyderabad Campus | Pakistan | 23-09-2013 - 01-05-2015 |
| 3 | Program Manager (MBA Program) | SZABIST – Hyderabad Campus | Pakistan | 23-09-2013 - 31-12-2014 |
| 4 | Program Manager (BBA Program) | SZABIST – Hyderabad Campus | Pakistan | 01-01-2015 - 01-06-2024 |
| 5 | Visiting Faculty Member | SZABIST – Hyderabad Campus | Pakistan | 01-06-2013 - 22-09-2013 |
| 6 | Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (RMEO) | Monitoring and Evaluation Cell, Planning and Development Department, Govt. of Sindh | Pakistan | 25-01-2010 - 22-08-2011 |
| 7 | Management Executive | Credit and Enterprise Development Unit (CED) Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) | Pakistan | 24-07-2008 - 18-01-2010 |
| 8 | Network Coordinator | Sindh Microfinance Network | Pakistan | 01-06-2004 - 20-07-2008 |
| 9 | Event Manager of Micro Mela | Micro Credit Partnership of State Bank of Pakistan and Financial Sector Strengthening Program (FSSP – SDC) | Pakistan | 01-01-2005 - 01-01-2008 |
| 10 | Coordinator | Department of Management Sciences, Institute of Modern Sciences and Arts, Hyderabad | Pakistan | 01-04-2002 - 30-05-2004 |
| 11 | Lecturer | Department of Management Sciences, Institute of Modern Sciences and Arts, Hyderabad | Pakistan | 01-01-2001 - 31-03-2002 |
| 12 | Associate Professor | US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro | Pakistan | 19-01-2025 - Present |
Publications
| SNo | Paper Title | Publication Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neoliberal Reformism and the Resilience of the Agrarian Irrigation Bureaucracy: A Case Study of Pakistan | 2025-2026 |
| 2 | A Comparative Analysis of Economic Performance of Farmers under Participatory Irrigation Management vs Non-Participatory Irrigation Management | 2023-2024 |
| 3 | Assessment of Climate Change Impacts and Optimization of Climate Resilient Wheat Practices by Using DSSAT Model in Sindh, Pakistan | 2023-2024 |
| 4 | Crop and Economic Water Productivity of Wheat at Perennial and Non-Perennial Canals in Sindh | 2023-2024 |
| 5 | Extant Literature Review on Understanding of Domestic Violence against Women in Rural Sindh, Pakistan | 2023-2024 |
| 6 | Impact Of Trade, Economic Growth, And Sectoral Value Added On Co2 Emissions: A Time Series Study Of Pakistan | 2023-2024 |
| 7 | Remote sensing applicationsto identify devastated lagoons of the Indus DeltaPakistan | 2023-2024 |
| 8 | Strengthening disaster risk management through early warning systems: a case study of Sindh Pakistan | 2023-2024 |
Courses
Teaching
- Sustainable Development and Water Energy and Food Nexus, teaching to MS – IWRM in the first semester
- Water Laws, Policy and Community, teaching to MS – IWRM, EE, HID, and WASH in the second semester
- Sociology, teaching to BS-Environmental Sciences in the second semester
- Course Coordinator of Graduate Seminar Series
Research Interest
- Sustainable Development & WEF Nexus,
- Poverty Alleviation,
- Rural Development,
- Participatory Development and Participatory Irrigation Management,
- Governance and Local Institutions,
- Power Relations, Trust and Social Capital,
- Gender and
- Willingness to Pay.
Projects
| No | Project Title | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crop Water Productivity Assessment of Major Cropping Systems in Sindh and Punjab | USPCASW, Pakistan |
| 2 | Baseline Study in Ward No. 3 of Thatta City for WASH service | National Rural Support Program and Water Aid Pakistan |
| 3 | Efficient Participatory Irrigation Institutions to Support Productive and Sustainable Agriculture in South Asia: Case Study of Farmers’ Organizations, Sindh, Pakistan | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research |
| 4 | The Impact of Informal Institutions on Participatory Irrigation Management Outcomes | Water Sector Improvement Program, Government of Sindh |
| 5 | Water Scarcity in Lower Sindh – Reality vs Myth: An Exploratory Study of Akram Canal Command Area | Oxfam Pakistan |
| 6 | End-Line Impact Evaluation of Oxfam Project “Women and Marginalized Groups, Natural Resource Management and Peace-building: Unlocking the Potential in the Akram Canal Command Area” | Oxfam Pakistan |
| 7 | Baseline Study on Spate Irrigation in Sindh and Baluchistan at Nae-Gaj Dam Area | MetaMeta, Netherland |
| 8 | Identifying the Likely Impacts of Thar coal-fired Power Plant on the Region’s Ecosystem | Heinrich Boll Stiftung (German Foundation) |
| 9 | Developing Water Safety Plan for Municipal Committee Jacobabad | HANDS and USAID |
| 10 | Impact Assessment/ Performance Evaluation of 14 Small Dams in the Sindh Province | SRP (Irrigation Component) – World Bank |
| 11 | Turning plastic and other waste into green products, to improve the environment and provide poor people of Sindh improved health and livelihoods | TearFund – UKAID |
Supervision
| ID | Program | Discipline | Roll Number | Topic | Pass Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master | HID | 15-MS-HID-09 | Consumer's Willingness to Pay for Municipally Supplied Water Services: A Case Study of Hyderabad City | 2018 |
| 2 | Master | ENVE | 15-MS-ENVE-14 | Performance Evaluation of Drinking Water Interventions in Chachro | 2020 |
| 3 | Master | ENVE | 17-MS-ENVE-06 | Assessment of Climate Change Impacts and Designing of Climate Smart Agriculture Practices for Wheat Crop | 2020 |
| 4 | Master | IWRM | 17-MS-IWRM-07 | Wheat Crop Water Productivity of Perennial and non-perennial Canal in Sindh | 2021 |
| 5 | Master | HID | 15-MS-HID-13 | POTENTIAL For HYDROPOWER GENERATION COMPARATIVE STUDIES with RENEWABLE in SINDH | 2017 |
Other Services
Community Services
Developed, participated and contributed in “Village Canvas” project at Village Karam Khan Nizamani. The project was focused on to engage youth through street art for improving hygiene and environmental conditions of the village. The funding was received from family, friends and community.
Developed and initiated “Mosquito Free 2019”at village Karam Khan Nizamani. In this project with the help of local government and youth we initiated the cleanliness of sewer lines, installation of waste bins, sprays, and community awareness. The funding was received from local government and community. The initiative still continues and this year community is cleaning the sewage water pond.
Capacity Building of 500 farmers in Agriculture Value Chain. The funding was provided by Safco Support Foundation (SSF) and Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC) under project of Microfinance-Plus initiative. The trainings were imparted by students of the center. We are in negotiation of imparting more community trainings on Agriculture, Livestock and Enterprise Value Chain to 10,000 community members.
Administrative Services at Center
- Academic Coordinator
- Member of Admission Committee
- Member of Gender Committee