Irfan ul Haq
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Irfan ul Haq serves as the Managing Director of the Scientific Societal & Behavioral Research Center (SSBRC), providing the strategic leadership and operational excellence that underpins the center’s mission. With over two decades of seasoned experience in project management, logistics, and academia, he is a cornerstone of SSBRC’s ability to deliver impactful, real-world research.
A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holder of an MBA with Distinction, Mr. ul Haq possesses a unique fusion of strategic vision and meticulous execution. He is directly responsible for steering SSBRC’s strategic direction, managing its resources, and ensuring that all research initiatives—from community-based studies to international academic publications—are conducted efficiently, on time, and to the highest standard of quality.
His own established research portfolio, with numerous publications in areas such as entrepreneurial stress, occupational psychology, and sustainability, grants him an innate understanding of the scholarly process. This allows him to bridge the gap between academic ambition and practical implementation, ensuring that SSBRC not only generates knowledge but does so in a sustainable, well-managed, and strategically sound manner. Under his leadership, the SSBRC is poised for growth, impact, and long-term success.
Publications
Haq, I. U., & Faizan, R. (2025). Affective Machines and Human Empathy: A Systematic Review of Emotional AI’s Impact on Social Interaction and Behavioral Trust. Scientific Societal & Behavioral Journal, 1(2), 88-94. https://doi.org/10.63329/av3nz12319
Faizan, R. & Haq, I. U. (2025). Bridging the Digital Divide: A Systematic Review of the Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Well-being. Scientific Societal & Behavioral Journal, 1(2), 47-55. https://doi.org/10.63329/av3nz12315
Haq, I. U., & Faizan, R. (2025). Entrepreneurial Stress and Structural Support. In A. U. Haque (Ed.), Entrepreneurship: A contemporary perspective (pp. 142-151). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003504351-12
Kaur, H., & Haq, I. U. (2025). Knowledge Hiding and Occupational Stress: A Systematic Review and Sectoral Analysis. Scientific Societal & Behavioral Journal, 1(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.63329/av3nz1231
Haque, A. U., & Haq, I. U. (2025). Types and Kinds of Entrepreneurship. In A. U. Haque (Ed.), Entrepreneurship: A contemporary perspective (pp. 14-22). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003504351-2
Haq, I. U. (2025). The Dual Role of Immigrant Entrepreneurship’s Contributions and Challenges Affecting Social and Personal Well-Being. In: Kot, S., Khalid, B., and Haque, A. U. (eds) New Challenges of the Global Economy for Business Management. EEEU 2024. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4116-1_32
Haque, A. U., Kaur, H., & Haq, I. U. (2025). Factors Contributing to Failures in Intrapreneurship. In A. U. Haque (Ed.), Entrepreneurship: A contemporary perspective (pp. 181-190). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003504351-15
Haq, I. U., Haque, A. U., Kaur, A., & Rahim, N. A. A. A. (2024). Occupational Stress affecting Innovative capabilities and innovative work behavior of migrant entrepreneurs. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 9(2), 238-253. https://doi.org/10.17512/pjms.2024.29.2.12
Haq, I., Haque, A. U., & Rahim, N. A. A. (2024). Entrepreneurial Stress and Mental Well-being: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Comparative Analysis of SMEs in Canada. Forum Scientiae Oeconomia, 12(1), 53–71. https://doi.org/10.23762/FSO_VOL12_NO1_3
Haque, A. U., Haq, I. U., Yamoah, F. A. (2023). Iran’s Challenges in Maintaining Sustainable Development: From the Lens of Ecotourism. In: Yamoah, F. A., and Haque, A. U. (eds) Corporate Management Ecosystem in Emerging Economies . Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41578-4_15
Haq, I. U., & Faizan, R. (2023). Communication Within the Workplace: Systematic Review of Essentials of Communication, International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies, 8(2), 1-18.
Gundona, I., Yamoah, F. A., Haq, I. U. (2023). Assessing the impact of customer engagement on brand performance: The Mediating Role of Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE). In: Yamoah, F. A., and Haque, A. U. (eds) Corporate Management Ecosystem in Emerging Economies . Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41578-4_21
Haq, I. U., Haque, A. U., Yamoah, F. A. (2023). The Reasons Behind Imbalanced Ecosystem of Latin America: A Comprehensive Systematic Review. In: Yamoah, F. A., and Haque, A. U. (eds) Corporate Management Ecosystem in Emerging Economies . Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41578-4_23
Faizan, R., Haq, I.U., Faridi, A., & Baloch, A. (2022). Occupational Stress and Workplace Creativity (WPC): Understanding the Relationship. International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies, 7(2), 1-10.
Haq, I. U., & Faizan, R. (2022). Role and Effectiveness of Five-Performance Indicators (Price, Dependability, Speed, Quality & Flexibility) in Attaining Competitive Edge in the Aviation Industry. International Journal of Applied Business and Management Studies, 7(2), 11-51.
