Dr. Sadia Cheema | Management | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Central Queensland University, Australia

Dr. Sadia Cheema is a passionate educator, experienced HR practitioner, and emerging scholar in business management. Currently a Lecturer in HRM at CQUniversity, she brings over a decade of academic and industry experience to her role. Her Ph.D. research at Queensland University of Technology was supported by prestigious awards, including the QUT Postgraduate Research Award and Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence. She has contributed to collaborative research projects with Deakin University, the University of Queensland, and QUT, and has chaired international academic conferences. With demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods, Dr. Cheema is committed to translating research into meaningful academic and organizational impact.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Sadia Cheema holds a Ph.D. in Business Management from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia (2020–2024). She earned her MPhil in Business Administration from the National College of Business Administration and Economics, Pakistan (2016), and an MBA with a specialization in Human Resource Management from the Virtual University of Pakistan (2014). Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts from Baha Uddin Zakariya University, Pakistan (2007).

👨‍🔬 Experience

Dr. Cheema has a blended academic and industry background. She currently serves as a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at CQUniversity (2025–Present). Prior to this, she worked as a Sessional Academic (Lecturer/Tutor) at Queensland University of Technology from 2023 to 2024. Her academic leadership roles include serving as Vice Principal and Administrator at Al-Fattah Group of Schools in Pakistan from 2007 to 2014.

In the corporate sector, she was the Human Resource Manager at PCA Cargo Pvt. Ltd. (2014–2020), where she gained substantial experience in organizational leadership and HRM strategy. Dr. Cheema is also certified by the Institute of Managers and Leaders (Australia & New Zealand), affirming her commitment to professional excellence.

🔍 Research Interest

Dr. Cheema’s research interests lie at the intersection of human resource management, organizational behavior, and business education. She has a strong focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and evidence-based HRM practices. Her work incorporates advanced statistical modeling (e.g., SEM, LMM), and she is skilled in mixed-method approaches including ethnography, discourse analysis, and fsQCA. She is also actively exploring AI-driven pedagogical frameworks and the dynamics of academic performance.

📚 Publications 

Conclusion

Dr. Sadia Cheema demonstrates the hallmarks of an emerging research leader in business and management. Her publication record, interdisciplinary focus, and methodological expertise are strong indicators of research excellence. She balances academic and industry engagement effectively and is making tangible contributions to both theory and practice.

While there is room for growth in terms of first-authored publications and competitive grants, her trajectory suggests that she is on a clear upward path toward becoming a leading figure in her field.