Saima Ghazal

Dr. Saima Ghazal is a Professor at the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab. She specializes in behavioral decision research and psychometrics, with a focus on risk literacy and predictive modeling. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors (ACSHF) from Michigan Technological University and a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Oklahoma.

• PhD: Michigan Tech, USA
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of Oklahoma, USA

Her research explores leadership science and decision-making, emphasizing adaptive assessment tools and technologies to improve informed decision-making. Applications span business, human resources, and consumer protection. She also leads the LeaDE Lab, fostering industry-academia collaboration and student development.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Dean’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Scholarship (Michigan Tech Top 1%)
• Incentive, Performance, and Research Awards by Vice Chancellor, Punjab University

Dr. Ghazal teaches Organizational Psychology, Testing and Assessment (psychometrics), and Statistics. She serves as a HEC-approved Ph.D. Supervisor and is a lead programmer for the international collaborative project RiskLiteracy.org.