Dr. Jashim Khan | Consumer Behaviour | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at University of Surrey, china

Jashim Khan Sebastin is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles

Academic Achievements

Doctor of Philosophy: Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand (2012) – PhD thesis titled “Cash or Card: Consumer Perceptions of Payment Modes.”

Master of Management (Distinction): Massey University, New Zealand (2005)

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration: Massey University (2004)

Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching: AUT University, New Zealand (2012)

P.G. Certificate in Management Education: University of Surrey, UK (2022) – Awarded 80% average/Distinction

Bachelor of Business Administration: Newport University, USA (2000)

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration: The City College London, UK (1999)

Employment History

Dr. Jashim Khan has held various esteemed academic positions:

Associate Professor of Marketing: University of Surrey, UK (August 2022 – Present)

Director, International Business Management: Surrey International Institute, University of Surrey, UK (February 2020 – Present)

Senior Lecturer: University of Surrey, UK (February 2016 – July 2022)

Lecturer: University of Surrey, UK (August 2015 – February 2016)

Academic Management Highlights

Instrumental in planning the 1+3 International Business Management, Accounting & Finance, International Tourism Management program at Surrey International Institute. Led curriculum development catering to the needs of Chinese students, focusing on employability, resilience, digital capabilities, and sustainability. Convenor of Leadership Entrepreneurship Ability Development (LEAD) SII student-led industry collaboration institute-wide, partnering with major companies. Provided exceptional leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, overseeing the transformation to online teaching at Surrey International Institute. Implemented an electronic attendance system in the VLE platform for all students in the institute, collaborating with the Director of L&T in Guildford.

Professional Experience & Consulting

Dr. Khan’s professional experience includes Conducting workshops and seminars on topics such as collaborative consumption, mixed methods research, and the sharing economy. Organizing and chairing international conferences and scholarly visits. Collaborations with various industries and organizations, including Accenture, Cisco, Wipro, Baidu.com, IBM, and more, fostering research and student development. Collaboration with Plunket Organization in New Zealand and joint efforts in industry cooperation for sustainable cities.

Teaching Excellence & Module Evaluation

Received exceptional Module Evaluation Questionnaire (MEQ) scores, achieving the highest in several modules taught at the University of Surrey. Dr. Jashim Khan’s career spans extensive academic achievements, management excellence, and a robust contribution to curriculum development and industry collaboration, enhancing both student experiences and academic research.