Biography

Dr. Rizwan Ullah Khan is an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Effat University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He holds a PhD in Management with specialization in Entrepreneurship from Universiti Sains Malaysia, an AACSB-accredited and globally ranked institution. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, digital transformation, dynamic capabilities, innovation, and sustainable business performance, particularly in emerging economies. Dr. Khan has published extensively in high-impact, internationally recognized journals, including Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Resources Policy. His work employs advanced analytical methods such as Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to examine entrepreneurship, business model innovation, and organizational performance. He has extensive teaching experience at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels and has taught courses in entrepreneurship, strategic management, social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial finance. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Khan has held leadership positions such as Program Manager and Head of Research and Innovation, contributing significantly to curriculum development, research strategy, and academic excellence. Dr. Khan is actively involved in international research collaborations and funded projects, with a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable business development.