Muhammad Latif

Dr. Muhammad Latif is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), where he has served full-time for over 25 years. His expertise includes Operations Management, Discrete Event Simulation, and Business Process Modeling. He holds Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) status from the UK Engineering Council and is a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (MIMech.E).

Education & Professional Background:

• Trained as a mechanical engineer with extensive industrial experience.
• External Examiner for UCLAN and Myerscough College (Motor Sport and Engineering courses, 2006–2011).

Research & Teaching:

• Focuses on applying simulation techniques to improve manufacturing and service industry processes.
• Teaches Operations Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Editorial Board member of the Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation and a reviewer for multiple international journals.

Advising & Contributions:

• Supervised five completed PhDs and numerous M/Phil students.
• Developed simulation models for organizations to enhance operational efficiency.