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    +966-13-849-8830

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    mkhan2@pmu.edu.sa

  • Office No:

    F-136

  • Muhammad Siraj Ul Huda Khan

  • Job Title :

    INSTRUCTOR

  • College :

    College of Sciences and Human Studies


  • Department :

    Humanities & Social Sciences


Mr. Khan is a lecturer in the College of Sciences & Human Studies - Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at PMU. Prior to joining the university, he worked in the United Kingdom for the Glasgow City Council as a foreign language teacher at Bella Houston Academy, Scotland.     

In addition, he had occasional projects related to his academic work for the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.    

Throughout his career, Mr. Khan has taught students from diverse cultural backgrounds and nationalities in different countries around the world. He has extensive experience teaching undergraduate-level courses and has organized numerous events for students, including debate and public speaking competitions, research presentations, and discussion meetings. These activities have been managed both virtually and on the university campus.  

A believer in continuous lifelong learning, Mr. Khan has completed various professional development courses and attended several workshops with prestigious institutions such as the University of Arizona, University of Glasgow, University of Karachi, the British Council,  the U.S. Embassy Regional Office, and the University of Cambridge, to name a few.    

Mr. Khan has a deep interest in exploring new countries, understanding different cultures, and meeting intellectually stimulating people. He has traveled extensively across the Gulf region, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the United States.    

His interests in research are varied and focus on topics related to social sciences, including language and culture, global affairs, KSA transformation plan and American life, as well as peace and tolerance studies. Mr. Khan’s research contributions are published in both national and international journals.  

These publications demonstrate his ongoing commitment to contributing valuable insights in the fields of social sciences, global affairs, and diplomatic studies.    

Mr. Khan was invited to many international conferences.  He presented at, and participated in, conferences, symposiums, discussion meetings and forums in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pakistan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.   

Notably, he presented his work at the 46th Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE 2017) in Dallas, Texas. 

Furthermore, Mr. Khan participated in the 2020 World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland. This significant gathering was attended by entrepreneurs, business leaders, representatives  of civic society,  government leaders and university academics with particular interests in the social sciences, who came together to focus on the important global issues of the day at this world renowned meeting in Switzerland.

 

 


 

 


Mr. Khan’s scholarly contributions have been published in both national and international journals. These publications reflect his sustained dedication to advancing knowledge and offering valuable insights in the fields of social sciences, global affairs, and diplomatic studies. He was invited to many international conferences.  Mr.Khan presented at, and participated in, conferences, symposiums, discussion meetings and forums in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pakistan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.   

 

Publications:

1. Khan, M. S. U. H. (2024). Climate change and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Challenges and opportunities. New Horizons, 18(2), 73-85.

2. Sarwat Siraj, & Muhammad Siraj ulH Khan. (2024). The Evolution of Culinary Arts: from Traditional Techniques to Modernist Cuisine. International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, 3(2), 3700–3705.

3. Khan, M. S. u. H., Mumtaz, S., Qudsia, B., & Siraj, S. (2024). Strategic public diplomacy through multilateral engagement: A case study of Pakistan's role in international organizations. Remittances Review, 9(4), 2583-2600.

4. Khan, M. S. U. H., Mumtaz, S., Ali, Z., & Siraj, S. (2024). Political stability and economic outcomes: Analyzing the geopolitical dynamics of governance in mineral-rich nations of the Global South. Policy Research Journal, 3(1), 1–18. 

5. Khan, M. S. U. H., Rasheed, N., Ali, Z., & Siraj, S. (2025). Navigating the storm: The socioeconomic impacts of climate change on Pakistan’s vulnerable sectors. Journal of Media Horizons, 6(1), 29-36. 

6. Khan, M. S. U., Mumtaz, S., Ali, Z., & Hussain, R. (2025). Cultural diplomacy as a soft power tool: A comparative analysis of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The International Journal of Social Sciences and Business, 3(3), 611–625. 

7. Khan, M. S. u. H., Mumtaz, S., Adnan, O., & Ahmed, S. S. (2025). Beyond words: A qualitative exploration of the link between speech disorders and learning disabilities in children. Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works, 3(2), 328–345. 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Khan has taught students from diverse cultural backgrounds and nationalities in different parts of the world, and has got extensive experience teaching undergraduate-level courses. He has trained learners in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States(trainee)and Pakistan before coming to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  

 


 

 

 

 

  • Oral Communication COMM 2311
  • Written Communication, COMM 1311
  • Writing and Research - COMM 1312
  • Critical. Thinking and Problem. Solving, UNIV 1212
  • Technical and Professional Communication, COMM 2312 
  •  Prof. Dev. and Competencies, UNIV 1211 


Mr. Khan’s scholarly contributions have been published in both national and international journals. These publications reflect his sustained dedication to advancing knowledge and offering valuable insights in the fields of social sciences, global affairs, and diplomatic studies.  He was invited to many international conferences.  Mr.Khan presented at, and participated in, conferences, symposiums, discussion meetings and forums in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pakistan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.   

 

Publications:

1. Khan, M. S. U. H. (2024). Climate change and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Challenges and opportunities. New Horizons, 18(2), 73-85.

2. Sarwat Siraj, & Muhammad Siraj ulH Khan. (2024). The Evolution of Culinary Arts: from Traditional Techniques to Modernist Cuisine. International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, 3(2), 3700–3705.

3. Khan, M. S. u. H., Mumtaz, S., Qudsia, B., & Siraj, S. (2024). Strategic public diplomacy through multilateral engagement: A case study of Pakistan's role in international organizations. Remittances Review, 9(4), 2583-2600.

4. Khan, M. S. U. H., Mumtaz, S., Ali, Z., & Siraj, S. (2024). Political stability and economic outcomes: Analyzing the geopolitical dynamics of governance in mineral-rich nations of the Global South. Policy Research Journal, 3(1), 1–18. 

5. Khan, M. S. U. H., Rasheed, N., Ali, Z., & Siraj, S. (2025). Navigating the storm: The socioeconomic impacts of climate change on Pakistan’s vulnerable sectors. Journal of Media Horizons, 6(1), 29-36. 

6. Khan, M. S. U., Mumtaz, S., Ali, Z., & Hussain, R. (2025). Cultural diplomacy as a soft power tool: A comparative analysis of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The International Journal of Social Sciences and Business, 3(3), 611–625. 

7. Khan, M. S. u. H., Mumtaz, S., Adnan, O., & Ahmed, S. S. (2025). Beyond words: A qualitative exploration of the link between speech disorders and learning disabilities in children. Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works, 3(2), 328–345. 

Conferences, symposium, discussion meetings and forums PDUs etc:

  • Invited participant.  June 10, 2023, successfully participated at the First Regional English Language Office (RELO) Symposium. The symposium, titled “Preparing the Students Today for Tomorrow’s World: A Holistic Approach to Language Education,” the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Bahrain.    
  • Invited participant.   November 14, 2022.  Playful Learning as Engaged Learning (reinvigorating and reconnecting students in ESL class) led by Dr. Laura Becher, Hunter College of the City University of New York and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Invited participant.   November 21, 2022.  Playful Learning as Engaged Learning (reinvigorating and reconnecting students in ESL class) led by Dr. Laura Becher, Hunter College of the City University of New York and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Invited participant.  March   2022. Successful completion of the program:  Rethinking Teaching and Learning Online   led by Dr. Laura Becher, Hunter College of the City University of New York and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
  • Invited participant.  2021. Pepperdine & Simpson Universities, California, USA.     (16-hour course) Business English - Teaching about America: The Entrepreneurial Spirit led by Dr. Daniel Sloan, sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Invited participant.   2021. University of Michigan English Language Institute, Michigan, USA, (8-hour course).  Teaching English through American Performing Arts led by Dr.Carmela Romano Gillette and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Invited participant.   2021. Lackey High School, Maryland, USA -. (8-hour course)Teaching English and Environmental Awareness led by Dr.John Wilkinson, Henry and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Invited participant.  December 1, 2021. Participated at the   Webinar on inspiring the next generation of scientists and explorers by National Geographic Learning.
  • Presenter 2014 Presented   at the seventh Annual Conference of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of   Language   Teachers (KSAALT) “Creating Enthusiasm in ELT Classrooms for Arab students.”   Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Presenter June 18, 2020. Faculty Forum Presentation on “virtual competitions and Futuristic Approaches to Higher Education.  There were forty attendees.  Saudi Arabia.
  • Presenter November 20, 2019.  Tolerance Day Activity with Public Relations department at PMU   in collaboration with Core Program. Moderated /organized the discussion on the topic for university students from both campuses. It was a great experience and an honor for me. 
  • Presenter February 18, 2020.     Workshop on Peace and Tolerance on Thursday.  Organized by Public relations office, PMU, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Presenter.  October 20, 2020.   Faculty Forum Presentation on COVID-19 Pandemic and Online Teaching/Events (Presentations/Competition) at PMU, there were forty-five attendees.  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Presenter - January 30- 31, 2021.  Fourth World Islamic Economics and Finance Conference. Presented an accepted research paper deliberating the topic ‘Islamic Banking Business Models after COVID-19.   This is as part of my research interest:  Political Economy, Branch of   Social   Sciences, and Lahore, Pakistan.  
  • Presenter. February 22-25, 2017.    Presented   at the 46th Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE).  “Teaching English as a Second Language to Arabic-Speaking University Students.”  Dallas, Texas, United States.
  • Invited participant.  2018 – 2020 Participated at the discussion meetings of the British research institute, the International Institute for Strategic Studies at the Bahrain office of the institute multiple times in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.  
  • Invited participant - January 19 -25, 2020. Had the honor of participating at the 2020 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos,   Switzerland.
  • Invited participant 2014. Third Bahrain ELT Conference “ELT: Empowering Teachers, Empowering Learners” organized by the British Council March 1, 2014, Kingdom of Bahrain.   

 

 

 

 

 

  • Elected member of a British research institute, the International Institute for Strategic Studies. 2018- Present, based in London with offices in Washington, DC, Berlin, Bahrain and Singapore.
  • TESOL International Association 2022, Alexandria, VA, United States.
  • The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), Texas.  Member-2017-2019, United States.
  • International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) - 2006-2007.      UK.
  • Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers SPELT. 2004- Present (Life Member).  Karachi.
  • King Abdul-Aziz Center for World Culture, ITHRA.  An active member. 2020 – To date. Saudi Arabia
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of Language Teachers (KSAALT). Member 2010-2018. Saudi Arabia