• tariqali@hsa.edu.pk
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  • B122 (First Floor) Health Services Academy Chakshahzad , Islamabad

Dr. Tariq Mehmood Ali

Associate Professor

Associate Professor (Health Management & Economics)

Disciplines

  • Economic
  • Macroeconomic
  • Economic Development and Growth
  • Microeconomics
  • Health Economics

Biography

Dr. Tariq Mahmood Ali has served in public sector in various capacities over spanning of twenty-seven years. He has also vast teaching experience both at university and college level. Dr. Ali has experience in undergraduate, graduate and post graduate teaching and research. He has taught at the reputed universities in Pakistan including FUUAST, NUML University, Quaid-i-Azam University, COMSATS University, and Health Services Academy, Islamabad. His areas of interest are:

  • Health Economics and Health Financing, Health Policy, Project Management, Human Resource for Health, Health Indicators
  • Public Policy, Planning and Development, Project management,
  • Economic Development and Economic Growth, Empirical Methods, Technological Change
  • Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy analysis, STI Composite Indicators,

Education

  • PhD (Economics), (1st Division), (FUUAST, Islamabad, Pakistan + University of Manchester, UK)
  • M.Sc (Economics), (1st Division)
  • B.A (Stat/Eco), (1st Division)
  • F.Sc(Pre Medical), (1st Division)
  • Matric (Science), (1st Division)

Teaching

  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Health
  • Communicable, Non-Communicable Diseases and injuries
  • Disaster management in health

Background

Currently, Dr. Ali has designed and developed BS, MS, and PhD (Health Management and Economics) programme. These programmes have been approved by the Curriculum Committee and Academic Council of HSA and sent to HEC for NOC. These programs would be commenced for the first time in Pakistan from Fall 2021 at HSA. He is well versed in preparation of PC-I as per guidelines of Planning Commission of Pakistan. He has developed two PC-Is and submitted to Ministry of Health for approval in forthcoming PSDP. He is a focal person for PSDP projects and member of different committees at HSA. 

Dr. Ali has fanatic academic record. He has first division in whole academic career. He has a Bachelor degree in stat, math, economics, an M.Sc in economics and a PhD in economics from University of Manchester, UK and FUUAST, Islamabad, Pakistan. He has been awarded scholarship by HEC to compete his PhD research work at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR), University of Manchester UK. His PhD these entitled “Impact of Science, Technology and Innovation on Economic Growth and Development in Selected East-South Asian Countries”. He attempted to find out the relationship between STI policy and economic growth and development. He has published conceptual and empirical work on a range of issues in science, technology and innovation policy and has worked with or advised international, national and regional/local policy-makers. He is an active commentator on science, technology and economic development policy and has been quoted in a range of publications. He has got specialized training on evaluation of Science and Technology Policies at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, University of Manchester, UK, 2017. He has been won the competitive research grant of amount $3000 US Dollar from STEPI, Korea in 2017.  He has published 12 research papers in international and national peer reviewed journals. He has presented four research papers in international conference as a speaker and attended many conferences as a participant. His name is present in the list of “Productive Scientists of Pakistan” which is published by PCST. He did many diploma and certificate course in health and computer filed.

Publications

  1. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, Mudassar Asrar, and Tariq Bashir (2014). “Technology Achievement Index of Muslim Nations – Ranking and Comparative Study”, Science, Technology and Development, 33 (2), 49-62. [HEC Recognize Journal, Category: ‘Z’]
  2. Tariq Bashir and Tariq Mahmood Ali (2016), “Considering Local Dimensions in Building Knowledge-Based Economy in Pakistan”, In Building Knowledge Based Economy in Pakistan: Learning from Best Practices, (pp 69-93), IPRI, Islamabad and HSF,Germany.
  3. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Adiqa Kausar Kiani and Muhammad Hafeez (2018) “Impact of Trade Liberalization on Employment, Poverty Reduction and Economic Development” Pakistan Economic Review, 1(2), pp. 83-104. [HEC Recognize Journal, Category: ‘Y’]
  4. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, Khaleel Malik, Ronald R Ramlogan, & Tariq Bashir. (2020). Impact of Science Technology and Innovation (STI) on Economic Growth and Development: A Case Study of Pakistan. Review of Politics and Public Policy in Emerging Economies, 2(1), 35-54. [HEC Recognize Journal, Category: ‘Y’]
  5. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, & Khaleel Malik. (2020). An Instrument for Measuring National Readiness and Capacity to Participate in Global Knowledge Base Economy. Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 6(3), 669-692. [HEC Recognize Journal, Category: ‘Y’]
  6. Antohny Nasir, Tariq Mahmood Ali, Sheikh Shahdin, Tariq ur Rahman (2011). “Technology achievement index 2009: ranking and comparative study of nations”, Scientometric, 87(1), 41–62. Springer Verlag, Germany. [ISI Impact Factor: 2.98 (2014)] 
  7. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Ihtsham Ul Haq Padda (2014),”Health Human Capital and Economic Development”, World Applied Sciences Journal, 32 (6): 1015-1023, IDOSI Publications, UAE. [SCOPUS Impact Factor: 0.22(2014)] 
  8. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Tariq Bashir, Adiqa Kausar Kiani (2015). “Assessment of Technological Capabilities of OIC Countries”, Science, Technology and Society, 20(1), 114-131, SAGE Publications, India. [ISI Impact Factor: 0.421 (2015)] 
  9. Tariq Bashir, Tariq Mahmood Ali, Mudassar Asrar, Shakeel Babar (2015). “Performance and Progress of OIC Countries towards Building Technology Development Capacity”, Current Science, 109(5): 878-888, Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences, India, [ISI Impact Factor: 0.926 (2014)] 
  10. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Muhammad Tariq Mahmood, Tariq Bashir (2015),” Impact of Interest Rate, Inflation, and Supply of Money on Exchange Rate Volatility in Pakistan. World Applied Sciences Journal, 33 (4): 620-630, IDOSI Publications, UAE. [SCOPUS Impact Factor: 0.22(2014)] 
  11. Tariq Mahmood Ali (2017),” Technological Achievements and Economic Development: The Significance of Technological Achievement Gap in Selected East and South Asian Countries. STI Policy Review, 8 (1): 113,156 STEPI Publications, Korea. (Avail Research Grant: $ 3000.00 US Dollar)
  12. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Ronald R Ramlogan, Khaleel Malik, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, Tariq Bashir, (2019), STI Policies and Development Challenges: Case Study of Pakistan, Science, Technology and Society, SAGE Publications, India.
  13. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Ronald R Ramlogan, Khaleel Malik, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, Tariq Bashir (2019), R&D Expenditure as an Accelerator of Economic Growth with Special Reference to Developing Countries, Journal of South Asian development, Sage 
  14. Khaleel Malik,Tariq Bashir, Tariq Mahmood Ali, (2020)The importance of university- industry collaboration in developing countries: new insights from Pakistan, Science, Journal Foresight. 
  15. Tariq Bashir and Tariq Mahmood Ali (2016), “Considering Local Dimensions in Building Knowledge-Based Economy in Pakistan”, Paper was presented by Dr. Tariq Bashir in Two Days National Conference on Building Knowledge Based Economy in Pakistan: Learning from Best Practices, Organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in Collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), Germany (Pakistan Office), September 9-10, 2015, Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan 
  16. Tariq Mahmood Ali, Khaleel Malik, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, (2018), “Impact of Research & Development and Innovation on Economic Growth and Development”, Paper was presented by Tariq Mahmood Ali, at one day International Conference Emerging Issues in the Economy of Pakistan: Challenges & Opportunities, organized by School of Economics,  August 16, 2018, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 
  17. Tariq Mahmood Ali,  Khaleel Malik, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, An Instrument for Measuring National Readiness and Capacity to   Participate in Global Knowledge Base Economy, 4th International Research Conference on Economics, Business and Social Sciences, (4th IRC 2019-MY Chapter) “Inclusive Business, Innovation, Society and Economic Growth, Putra Business School, Malaysia and Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan., December 18-19, 2019, Mini Auditorium 2, Putra Business School, UPM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
  18. Tariq Mahmood Ali,  Khaleel Malik, Adiqa Kausar Kiani, Impact of Science Technology and Innovation (Sti) On Economic Growth and Development, A Case Study: Pakistan, 4th International Research Conference on Economics, Business and Social Sciences (4th IRC 2019-MY Chapter), “Inclusive Business, Innovation, Society and Economic Growth, Putra Business School, Malaysia and Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan. December 18-19, 2019, Mini Auditorium 2, Putra Business School, UPM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Computer Skill

  • MS Office (MS. Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point)

  • Data Base Software (MS Access)

  • Excellent Skill in using MS Excel

  • Application: Oxmetrics, Eviews, Stata

International Research Grant

  • Avail $3000 US Dollar from STEPI, Korea

Area of Interest / Research

  • Health Economics and Health Financing, Health Policy, Project Management, Human Resource for Health 

  • Economic Development and Economic Growth, Empirical Methods, Technological Change 

  • Public Policy, Planning and Development, Project management, 

  • Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy analysis, STI Composite Indicators,

Specialized Training In STI Policy

  • 24 hrs training on Evaluation of Science and Technology Policies 24th – 26th May 2017(Executive Course), at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, University of Manchester, UK, 201

  • 40 hrs training on The Art of Foresight and Horizon Scanning (Anticipating, Recommending and Transforming Research and Innovation Futures), 26th June -30th June 2017 at Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, University of Manchester, UK, 2017  

Technical & Professional ( Diplomas/Certificates/Courses)

  • Diploma in Pharmacy (Registered in Register ‘B’), 2010, Punjab Pharmacy Council, Lahore 

  • Diploma in Dental Hygiene, Two Years, College of Medical Technology, PIMS, Islamabad 

  • Diploma in Homeopathic Medical System (DHMS), Four Years, National Council for Homeopathy, Pakistan 

  • Diploma in Dispensing of Drug, Punjab Medical Faculty, Lahore 

  • Diploma in Computer Sciences, Two Years, Rawalpindi College of Computer Science, Rawalpindi 

  • Certificate in Networking & Administration, CTI, Rawalpindi 

  • Certificate in MS Access, Pakistan Computer Bureau, Islamabad 

  • Certificate in SQL-Server, Pakistan Computer Bureau, Islamabad 

  • Certificate in CorelDraw, Pakistan Computer Bureau, Islamabad 

  • Certificate in Physiotherapy, WHO, Pakistan 

  • Certificate in ECG, WHO, Pakistan

Additional Skill

  • Communication-Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with colleagues and students during labs, tutorials and lectures.

  • Flexibility and adaptability -to meet workload requirements

  • Team work- collaborated with colleagues during teaching and assisting and in research projects.

  • Presentation-have the ability to contribute to project reports and technical presentation to industrial and academic research group.

  • Analytical-developed analytical skills during data collection and management for research purpose and ability to contribute to course or method improvement.

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Excellent speaker, debater & compare, have awarded first & second position in many competitions of schools & colleges and university level

  • Player of Badminton

Conference/Workshop/Seminar Organized

Title of Conference/Workshop/Seminar
Organizer Name
Location
DateSponsoring Agency
Consultative Workshop University-Industry Collaborative Interactions Policy and Practical Implications for PakistanPakistan Council for Science and TechnologyIslamabad Hotel, G-6,Civic Centre (Melody Market),Islamabad04-01-2017University of Manchester, UK
One-day Consultative Workshop Policies for Creating Enabling Environment for Encouraging Problem-Solving ResearchPakistan Council for Science and Technology Sector G-5/2, IslamabadPakistan Academy of Sciences, 3-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad11-06-2015IRP, Lahore + PCST, Islamabad
International Conference on Climate Change and Plant Ecology,Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Sector G-5/2, IslamabadNUST, Islamabad04-11-2013Pakistan Council for Science and Technology Sector

Conference/Workshop/Seminar Attended

Title of Conference/Workshop/Seminar
Organizer Name
Venue
DateNature of Participation
Two Days National Conference on Building Knowledge Based Economy in Pakistan: Learning from Best PracticesSchool of Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.School of Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.16-08-2018Contributor
Two Days National Conference on Building Knowledge Based Economy in Pakistan: Learning from Best PracticesIslamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in Collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), GermSerena Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan19-09-2015Contributor
4th International Research Conference on Economics, Business and Social Sciences      (4th IRC 2019-MY Chapter) “Inclusive Business, Innovation, Society and Economic GrowthPutra Business School, Malaysia and Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan.Mini Auditorium 2, Putra Business School, UPM, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDecember 18-19, 2019Contributor

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (more than 18 years)

Teaching Experience (Post Graduate and Graduate Level) at University

  • From 15-07-2020 to date, Assistant Professor (Economics) at Health Services Academy, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation & Coordination, Islamabad

  • From 01-04-2019 to date, Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty Member) at Federal Urdu University of Arts and Science and Technology, Islamabad.

  • From 02-09-2019 to date, Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty Member) at COMSAT University, Islamabad.

  • From 17-02-2020 to date, Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty Member) at National University of Modern Language, Islamabad,

Teaching Experience (Undergraduate Level)

  • From 01- 04-2002 to date, Lecturer, Teaching undergraduate classes at Ali Academy, I-10/1, Islamabad