Lubna Shaheen

I am a dedicated education professional with a Ph.D. in Education Science from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, bringing over 10 years of experience in teaching, educational psychology, educational assessment, curriculum development, policy planning, and program implementation. I specialize in designing data-informed, inclusive, gender responsive and equity-driven education systems that respond to diverse learner needs. I offer strong expertise in leading academic research, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and integrating innovative teaching practices to improve institutional effectiveness. I thrive in dynamic academic and policy environments, where I can contribute to impactful reforms, mentor future educators, and drive evidence-based strategies that strengthen learning outcomes and organizational growth.

• The impact of social media use on tolerance, community peace, and online ethical awareness among adolescents in the United Arab Emirates, Al Ketbi, N., Habes, M., Shaheen, L., Attar, R. W., Tahat, D., & Alhazmi, A. H., 2025, Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1500727, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1500727
• Critical thinking disposition among Pakistani university students: Psychometric profiles for Yoon's critical thinking disposition instrument, Shaheen, L., Abd Hamid, H. S., & Li, S. Y., 2023, Malaysia Online Journal of Psychology & Counselling, 10, 1, 3456, https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/MOJC/article/view/45108/15909
• Validation of self-efficacy for self-regulation of academic writing scale: An EFA and CFA with measurement invariance, Shaheen, L., Abd Hamid, H. S., & Yan-Li, S., 2022, International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 7, 46, 1833, https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEPC.746002
• Does intelligence matter in teaching? Exploring the impact of teachers' intelligence on teaching pedagogies of secondary school science teachers, Rani Gul, M. T., Mumtaz, M., & Shaheen, L., 2021, Multicultural Education, 7, 3, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4647944
• How does occupational stress affect individuals employed in textiles? An exploratory study from Pakistan, Ahmad, A., Hussain, A., Ahmad, A., Shaheen, L., Abrar, U., & Khan, F. A., 2021, Industria Textila, 72, 5, https://doi.org/10.35530/IT.072.05.20204
• Analyzing the impact of teaching methods on students' attitudes and their achievements in mathematics at the secondary level, Shaheen, L., Ayub, A., & Kareem, K., 2018, Pakistan Journal of Educational Research, 1, 2
• Yoon's critical thinking disposition, Shaheen, L., & Abd Hamid, H. S., 2024, Application of Rasch Rating Scale Model, H. S. Abd Hamid, 1723, Mind Metric Solution

• Supervised and mentored 20+ undergraduate and postgraduate students in research projects.
• Taught 05+ cross-disciplinary courses in Educational Psychology, Curriculum Studies, Assessment & Evaluation, and Research Methods with a focus on inclusivity and learner autonomy.
• Published 7+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapter in international journals covering critical thinking, self-efficacy, self-regulation, and socio-emotional learning.
• Led successful acquisition of USD 05M (GPE 2024–2028) for transformative, inclusive and gender-responsive education reform, aligning with SDG4.
• Designed and validated an Analytical Scoring Rubric now used in Balochistan to assess students' academic writing.
• Contributed to Balochistan education sector plan, foundational learning and numeracy policy, school language policy and provincial education policy documents impacting 1M+ learners in Balochistan.
• Delivered keynote and research presentations at 5+ global & local conferences, including the University of Toronto (CICE), and Jakarta Psychometrics Conference.
• Honored with Best Speaker Award (2023), Best employee (PPIU) recognized for strategic contributions to equity-driven education policies and implementation, HRDI-UESTP scholarship for PhD, topper throughout Balochistan in BPSC examination(2016).