Ahmad Ammar

Mr. Ahmad Ammar holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Singapore, an MS in Computer Science from LUMS, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.

Ahmad Ammar is an operations management researcher and practitioner, specializing at the intersection of operations and emerging technologies. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Operations Management at Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Ahmad’s doctoral research adopts a quantitative, empirically grounded approach to examine the diffusion of electric mobility in emerging economies, with a particular focus on the interaction between technological capabilities, institutions, and policy environments. In parallel, he is also part of an ongoing study examining the paradoxes, externalities, and broader socioeconomic implications of AI diffusion. He has presented his work at international conferences and forums across the Middle East, Germany, China, and Pakistan, and received the Best-Mentored Case Award at the WCA Conference 2023 in Nevada, USA.

Ahmad has been involved in externally funded research projects and has worked closely with industry stakeholders and policymakers to translate analytical insights into actionable frameworks. Alongside his doctoral research, he has practical experience in operations, supply chain management, and technology-enabled process improvement. His industrial background includes senior managerial roles in precision manufacturing and technology-driven production systems, as well as consultancy in supply chain digitalization, facility design, and business process re-engineering for various enterprises. Prior to joining the PhD program, he served in faculty and academic leadership roles at different business schools in Pakistan, where he designed and taught graduate-level courses in operations and supply chain management.