University of Southern Punjab

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Malik

Brief Bio

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Malik is a distinguished educator whose teaching legacy spans six generations, reflecting his status as a teacher by choice and conviction. As a leading educationist and current Chairperson of the Department of Education at the University of Southern Punjab (USP), Multan, he brings more than 45 years of extensive experience in education, psychology, and assessment development. His career is highlighted by a significant tenure at the University of Education, Multan, where he played a vital role in teacher training and academic advancement. 

Dr. Malik’s specialized research focuses on emerging trends in assessment, educational psychology, innovative teaching strategies, and student learning behavior at the university level. He has published over 48 peer-reviewed articles in internationally recognized journals and has successfully contributed to collaborative research initiatives with prestigious institutions, including the University of the Punjab, Lahore, and Bahauddin Zakariya University (B.Z.U.).

Committed to mentoring young scholars at USP, his work continues to inform modern instructional methods and strengthen Pakistan’s academic capacity in improving the teaching and learning process.

Education
PhD in Education
University of Punjab, Lahore
1997
Master of Arts in Education
University of Punjab, Lahore
1977
Bachelor of Arts
University of Punjab, Lahore
1973
Professional Experience
Lecturer
G.C.D/ G Khan
1980 – 1983
Assistant Director
Director of Education Colleges, D/G Khan
1983 – 1988
Lecturer
G.C.D / G Khan
1989 – 1993
Assistant Professor
G.C. Education, D/G Khan
1993 – 2000
Assistant Professor
G.C. Education, Multan
2000 – 2003
Assistant Professor
G. Emerson College Multan
2004 – 2006
D.E.O.
(College), Multan
2006 – 2008
D.E.O / Dy.Director
(Colleges), Attock
2008 – 2012
Associate Professor
Haroon Abad. (Bahawlngar)
2009 – 2012
Associate Professor (Visiting)
Institute of Social Science B.Z.U. Multan
2015 – 2019
Professor of Education
University of Southern Punjab, Multan
Currently Working

Professional associations

Head of the Department and Chairperson, USP, Multan

Research Interests

  • Educational Psychology
  • Innovative Teaching Strategies
  • Curriculum Development and Review Text Book
  • Higher Education 
  • Assessment and Evaluation

Research Impact:

  • Publications: 40
Research
Effectiveness of Peer Tutoring Method in Improving Secondary School Students Chemistry Achievement
2026
Impact of Sector Factors And Teaching Experience On Spiritual Leadership And Workplace Well-Being At The Secondary Level
2026
Teacher’s Intentions and Practices to Adopt Advance Learning Strategies: An Extended Theory of Planned Behavior
2026
The Effect of Socioeconomic Factors on Higher Secondary Students’ Academic Grades
2026
Emerging Leadership Paradigms and Teacher Education in Pakistan’s Public Sector Universities: Position to Pinnacle a Case Study
2026
Analysis of Teachers Coordination with students at School level: A Performance Analysis
2026
PROVISION AND USE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL: ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE
2026
Need Analysis of Free-lance Computer Courses to Enhance Economic Independence of Female Students at Higher Secondary Level
2026
Blended Learning as a Pedagogical Strategy: Exploring Student Perceptions and Learning Outcomes at the Graduate Level
2026
Analysis of Teachers Coordination with students at School level: A Performance Analysis
2026

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Curriculum Development, Changes and Innovations
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Education
  • Quality Education
  • Qualitative Research in Education
  • Trends and Issues in Education

Supervision:

  • PhD: 3, (ongoing)
  • MPhil : 84

Teaching Philosophy

Integration of psychological and philosophical aspects of education.

Awards & Recognition

  • Distinction in SSC, 1968.
  • Distinction in Masters, 1977
  • Distinction in PhD, 1997

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