Prof. Syed Shahid Mazhar
Professor, Department of Business Management, Integral Business School
Dr. Syed Shahid Mazhar is an alumnus of the Central University of Allahabad, where he obtained a Ph.D. in International Trade and Finance and is UGC-NET qualified. His academic credentials include an MBA in International Business from SHUATS, Allahabad, and an M.Com from Central University of Allahabad, specializing in Accounting and Finance.
He joined Integral University in 2013 and also served as Head of the Department from November 2018 to September 2024. Before joining Integral University, he worked as an Assistant Professor at AKTU-affiliated institutions in Allahabad for five years.
He possesses over 15 years of teaching experience in commerce and business management and has successfully supervised 12 Ph.D. candidates on diverse topics, including export incentives and concessions, venture capital, microfinance, and financial inclusion. His research interests encompass management strategies, mutual funds, and the empowerment of rural women.
Dr. Mazhar has published approximately 50 papers in UGC-approved, Web of Science, and Scopus-indexed journals, focusing on financial inclusion, Islamic financial services, venture capital, corporate social responsibility, and export performance. He has authored books and contributed chapters to edited volumes, addressing emerging trends in business and finance. Additionally, he holds several published patents on innovative topics such as integrating AI for organizational performance, blockchain in inventory management, and securing financial transactions using IoT.
He has played a significant role in curriculum development, faculty board activities, and research committees. Furthermore, he has served on various administrative bodies at Integral University, contributing to the academic and organizational development of the institution.
He is a lifetime member of the Indian Accounting Association and is actively involved in the Lucknow Management Association. He has provided consultancy services for Earthcon Constructions Pvt. Ltd., applying his expertise in management strategies.
Moreover, he has participated in numerous faculty development programs and workshops, enhancing his pedagogical and research skills, and thereby establishing himself as a well-rounded scholar and educator.
