Academic and Research Lead
Prof Ishaq Bhatti is the Professor of Finance at La Trobe University and Founding Director of Islamic Banking & Finance programme in Australasian region. He is the winner of National teaching award from Australian Federal Minister of Education -ALTC. Author of more than 180 articles and books (Click)and member of the editorial board of various journals and Routledge USA/UK – book series editor:(Click). He hold/held Professorial positions at Rider, Magdeburg, i-PAG, King Abdulaziz, UAE-Univ., SQU – Oman, Kuwait and Minhaj Universities. His consulting experience include Turkish, Iraqi, Malaysian central banks, IsDB (Jeddah), HEC (Pakistan), Victorian Government, AUSTrade and Saudi capital Market Click)
Medical and Research Lead
Prof. Faridah Amir Ali
MBBS, MSc, MRCGP (Int), FRCGP (Int), FCPS, PhD
Prof. Faridah Amir Ali as the Medical & Research Lead for AAPP. A Professor of Family Medicine, distinguished clinician, researcher and medical educator, she has made significant contributions to primary care, family medicine training and health systems research internationally. She served as Dean, Faculty of Family Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). With her extensive academic, clinical and leadership experience, she provides strategic leadership for AAPP’s medical, academic and research initiatives.
Research & Innovation Lead
Prof. Tayyab Maqsood
PhD, FHEA
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Tayyab Maqsood as the Development & Industry 5.0 Lead for AAPP. A Professor at RMIT University, he is an internationally recognised researcher and academic leader with expertise in digital transformation, innovation, artificial intelligence, smart systems and Industry 5.0. With extensive experience in research, industry collaboration and technology-driven innovation, he will lead AAPP’s strategic initiatives in emerging technologies, industry partnerships and future-focused development..
Engineering Lead
Syed Tanveer (MIEAust.CPEng.NER. APEC Eng IntPE Aus. CAAM)
I have done Master Degree in Engineering Management from Monash Uni.
Currently working as Lead Engineer Asset Strategy and Risk for AGL Renewables in Melbourne. I have 34 years of experience in oil, gas, brown coal fired power plants and renewable generation. Areas of experience include; Wind Power Generation, Engineering Management, Organisational leadership and Asset Management. I have been qualified and trained in; Maintenance Management, Asset Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Management, Scenario Planning, Team, Organisational and Community Leadership. Linkedin
Dental Lead
Dr. Aziz Baluch is a Dental surgeon by profession and have been providing dental services since 2002. He is the dental lead for AAPP , United Leaders Forum, and also an elected member for ANZAPP, ADA and APHA.
Pharmacy Lead
Irfan Khan, professionally a pharmacist. He completed B Pharmacy from Karachi University and Masters from Monash Uni. Irfan has been working in Pfizer pharmaceuticals for the last 19 years. Currently working as Process Validation Specialist.
Education Lead
Noori Ahmed is highly experienced and qualified registered teacher. For over 10 years of teaching and leadership experience in both Primary and Secondary Education sectors in Australia and New Zealand. She is currently leading various educational roles along with teaching. Noori’s education background includes B.Ed. specialising in Teaching degree from the University of Auckland, New Zealand and Information in Communication Technology in Education, Postgraduate degree from Monash University, Australia. She holds many educational Professional certifications. She has won “National Excellence In Teaching Award- Victoria State and Territory Award” by ASG, being top ten teachers in Victoria and top eleven at National level. She has been nominated by City of Whittlesea as “Australian Citizen of the Year” award in 2016.For two consecutive years (2018 and 2019) won “National Teacher Leadership in Student Council” award by Australian Muslim Youth Leadership Association Inc (AMYLA). She was finalist in category of “Woman of the Year” by Australian Muslim Achievement Awards in 2019, Sydney. With her dedication and aspiration, she was successful in winning other major National awards including National Project of the year award and National Community Engagement Award for her workplace by AMYLA (2018 and 2019).
Strategic Partnerships Lead
Irfan Sarwar (MBA, Master in Management & Supply Chain) Management professional with more than twelve years of extensive experience in Business Analysis, Project Management, Business Development, Customer Support and Relations. Worked in corporate sector in Pakistan and Denmark.
Currently working in Victoria Police for last 7+ years, which gave me extensive knowledge and experience of local policing and law enforcement as addition to my professional career.
Actively participate in community engagement and interaction with Pakistani and Muslim community locally and around Melbourne. Executive and pioneer member of Victoria Police Muslim Association.
Media & Journalism Lead
Taimoor Sajid an Engineer by profession and a radio host by passion. The radio work started as a hobby in Dubai before; the passion turned into a profession. Today, after ten years in the media industry, Taimoor proudly represent Pakistan in Australian airwaves through one of the best radio stations in Australia as well as different social media platforms. FB Profile
Finance & Accounting Lead
Arbab Sikandar has joined AAPP because he wanted to give something back to the country of his origin. Personally, he believes in the ideals of equality of opportunities, compassion, unity and empowerment of the people especially women. Arbab Sikandar is Principal of a Melbourne-based public accounting firm. Arbab has degrees in accounting, economics and finance and is a member of CPA Australia (formerly known as Australian Society of Certified Public Accountants) and a licensed tax agent. Arbab has more than ten years’ experience in the taxation, bookkeeping, accounting and finance industry. Arbab has been volunteering for over ten years and is committed to the ideals of social justice, equality of opportunities and spread of education across the globe especially the third world.
Business Professionals Lead
Syed Aqeel Tahir known as Aqeel Shah graduated in Business working for different small business as business consultant and business development manager. He is also the Founder and President “Australia Pakistan Youth Association Inc” and Alumni Administrator Australia “University of Management and Technology“ He has been a recipient of many awards including “Power of Peace Award 2016, Drug Free World Ambassador, United Nations Human Rights Day Ambassador, United Nations Peace Day Ambassador, Special Contribution Award 2014, Distinguished Alumni Award(Multinational Serving) 2014, Special Contribution Award 2014, and Personal Achievement Award(Community Services) 2013” by The Hon. Governor Punjab, Minister of Education, Chairman UMT
Literature and Poetry Lead
Mr Mussadiq Lakhani, a microbiologist as a profession, is a famous Urdu Poet and writer. He is well known among the literary society in Australia.
Nursing Lead
Fajar Amir is a clinical nurse.