Malik M. Wali Awan

Malik Awan is a 3rd-year Ph.D. candidate (HESA), NSSE Project Associate, Commonwealth Scholar, and Lecturer who believes successful scholarship should be rigorous, relevant, and accessible. His work explores belonging, economics of education, organizational behavior, faculty and student experiences, and the impact of artificial intelligence on critical thinking. He has contributed to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), delivered workshops as the lead trainer with the British Council (UK), taught university students, reviewed conference proposals, organized scholarly programs, and presented research to diverse audiences (ASHE, AERA, AIR, MWERA, and The Learner's Research Network). Having explored higher education across Pakistan, the United Kingdom, China, and the United States, he brings a global perspective to research. His interactive workshops help students and emerging faculty turn promising ideas into focused questions, meaningful contributions, and wider scholarly impact. Hobbies: Traveling, Bird Watching, Gardening and Cooking.