Dr. Muhammad Farooq is Assistant Professor and Head of the School of Professional Advancement & Certifications (SPAC) at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. He also serves as Editor of the Journal of Advanced Research in Management Sciences (JARMS). His expertise spans project management, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, innovation, and Industry 5.0. Dr. Farooq actively leads international research collaborations, professional certification initiatives, and industry–academia partnerships that advance innovation and sustainable development.